PRHSPSC MINS 11-12-2002
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
4:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Linda Kochmar, and Mary Gates. Staff: David Moseley, City
Manager, Chief Kirkpatrick, Director Public Safety, Karen Kirkpatrick, assistant City Attorney, Mary Faber,
Superintendent, Recreation and Cultural Services, Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Human Services Manager, Kelli
O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator, Kathy McClung, Director Community Development, Mary Jaenicke,
Administrative Assistant.
Excused: Council member Michael Park
Guests: Karen Pettingell, Chair Human Services Commission, C.T. Purdom, Chair Parks & Recreation, H. David
Kaplan, citizen.
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
H. David Kaplan spoke regarding the Human Services budget proposal. He would like to avoid another Oxford
House situation. He stated that funding should be contingent on the city knowing a definite site, that the city is
aware of the zones, and a public meeting be held before funding is granted.
COMMISSION COMMENT
C.T Purdom, Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission stated that the commission has held public meetings
regarding the Hylebos Trail. An additional public meeting has been scheduled. In the near future the commission
will be bringing recommendations to the committee. A survey has been developed. When the survey is completed,
it will be available on the website.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council members Gates and Kochmar approved the October 14 meeting minutes as written. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2003 General Funding Recommendation for Human Services
Assefa-Dawson reported on their recommendation for the 2003 funding for Human Services. The commission
received $718,000 in requests for funding. Initially the commission was working based on $400,000 of funding
available. The Council budget has $412,500 available in additional funding. In addition, the city has funds from
Employee contribution and Defendant Deferral in the amount of $33,338 year-to-date for a total of $445,838. The
Human Services Commission has a funding recommendation totaling $445,838. The Commission also has a
contingency plan in the amount of $14,000 to fund three programs that are not in the original recommendation and
to fully fund one additional program. The funds for the contingency plan will come from employee donation and
defendant deferral between now and the end of the year. Assefa-Dawson reviewed the priorities for the additional
funding. They are 1) an additional $5,000 for King County Sexual assault Resource Center, 2) $2,000 for Catholic
Community Services, 3) $2,000 for FUSION, and 4) $5,000 for Children’s Therapy Center. Assefa-Dawson stated
that childcare subsidy is a need that is not being met. The Human Services Commission is funding a childcare
subsidy program through ACAP for $8,000. Council member Gates asked if this was funding in Auburn or
Federal Way. Assefa-Dawson answered that they are located in Auburn. Gates stated that in the future that we
may need to look at funding childcare in Federal Way through the CARES program. We are unsure how many
Federal Way residents are using the ACAP resource. Gates stated that ACAP is a wonderful program, but we have
a responsibility to the citizens of Federal Way. Gates moved approval of the 2003-2004 Human Services
Commission’s general fund recommendation including employee donation and defendant deferral in the
amount of $445,838, with a contingency plan of up to $14,000 based on donations collected between now and
the end of the year. This recommendation is forwarded to the full City Council for approval on December 3,
2002. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES
& PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, October 14 Summary
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Seattle & King County Public Health Women Infant Children (WIC) Healthy Habits Grant Authorization
Faber reported this is a recommendation to authorize the City manager to enter into an agreement with Women
Infant and Children (WIC). Faber stated that this program is typically used for medical health services. They are
now expanding their program to women who are eligible to get involved in healthy recreation programming. The
participant will be able to register themselves or their children into recreational fitness programs. WIC will
provide a subsidy for that type of recreational activity. This is an opportunity for the City to help serve low-income
families and promote health, fitness and well-being. Gates moved to recommend to Council a “do pass” to
authorize the City Manager to accept this agreement, and to place this item before Council on December 3,
2002. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
Capital One Services, Inc., Donation to Federal Way Police Department
Chief Kirkpatrick stated the Capital One Services Company has given the Public Safety Department a grant in the
amount of $1,020.48. This grant will be used to purchase two Sony Digital Cameras. These cameras will be used
to by Detectives and Police Support Officers at major crime scenes. Gates moved to approve the acceptance of
this donation of cameras from the Capital One Services Company and forward to Council on December 3,
2002. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
DUI/Seat Belt Overtime Funding for the “Drive Hammered-Get Nailed” Campaign
Chief Kirkpatrick stated that this is a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. This grant is to
cover overtime cost for officer time for DUI and seat belt enforcement for the Holiday Season. The targeted
emphasis enforcement will begin November 18 and extend through December 1, 2002. The department is eligible
for an $8,000 grant. Gates moved to approve to accept the funds from the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission in the amount of $8,000. The additional enforcement will increase the safety of our citizens by
increasing seat belt usage and removing intoxicated drives off our streets. Forward to Council on December
3, 2002. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
PENDING ITEMS
• Internet Safety
NEXT MEETING
December 9, 2002, 4:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:28p.m.