PRHSPSC MINS 12-09-2002
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, December 9, 2002
4:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Linda Kochmar, Michael Park and Mary Gates. Council
member Faison, Staff: David Moseley, City Manager, Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager, Chief
Kirkpatrick, Director Public Safety, Brian Wilson, Deputy Director of Public Safety, Commander Neal, Public
Safety, Karen Kirkpatrick, Assistant City Attorney, Kelli O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator, Kathy McClung,
Director Community Development, Jennifer Schroder, Director Parks and Recreation, Steve Ikerd Property
Services Manager, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant.
Guests: Karen Pettingell, Chair Human Services Commission, C.T. Purdom, Chair Parks & Recreation, Julie
Grant, Human Services Commission.
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
Council member Gates motioned to add Aggressive panhandling and Sexual Predator Housing to the agenda. Park
seconded. Motion passed.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
COMMISSION COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council members Park and Gates approved the November 12 meeting minutes as written. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Authorization for Human Services Commission to Advertise for Concept Papers for a CDBG Employment
Program
O’Donnell reported that back in September 2002, the City Council adopted the 2003 CDBG proposed use of funds.
The City of Federal Way has been notified that the Community Housing Assistance Program – Ocean Ridge
Apartments Child Care project, which was funded for $99,999, is canceling the project. This $99,999 will be
returned to the City of Federal Way. In addition the commission is expecting to receive some additional funds for
2003 due to the 2000 Census figures. Human Services will not know the exact amount until early next year. When
the contingency plan was adopted for 2003, the amount of the applications for capital funds was close to the funds
that were available. Therefore, the commission did not have a contingency plan for additional capital funds. The
contingency plan that was in place stated that if Human Services does receive additional capital funds, it will go to
2004, unless Human Services Commission requests new applications for funds and/or additional Council action is
taken to allocate funds. O’Donnell reported that the commission had noted a need for employment services during
the 2003-04 Human Services General Fund allocation process. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program allows for capital funds to be utilized for employment services by an eligible Community Based
Development Organization (CBDO). The commission would like authorization to request concept papers from
eligible CBDO. Human Services Commissioner Grant stated that the Human Services Commission would like to
pursue an employment program that is operated in Federal Way, and serves Federal Way clients exclusively. The
Multi-Service Center is an eligible Community Based Development Organization in Federal Way with experience
in employment programs. Grant stated that this would be a pilot program, and it is a short-term proposal. Council
member Gates asked that since this is a pilot program, does the commission have measures of success in place.
Gates also stated that the commission needs to be careful that funding for this program does not get cut after the
first year. O’Donnell stated the commission would like to request a concept paper for an employment program
specific to Federal Way’s residents and business community. This program will aid low to moderate-income
families, and it is a high priority for the commission. Chair Kochmar asked if participants would need to provide
proof of income level to participate in the program. O’Donnell answered yes. Gates stated that the commission
needed to be sure that this program is non-duplicative of state or county programs. Council member Park agreed
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with Council member Gates regarding ensuring that this is not a duplicative program. Park moved to authorize
the Human Services Commission to request concept papers regarding an employment program eligible
under 24 CFR 570.204, and all applicable Community Development Block Grant Program Regulations and
King County CDBG Consortium policies, to be offered in the City of Federal Way to eligible residents from
qualified Community Based Development Organizations. To be forwarded to the City Council for
consideration at the December 17, 2002 meeting. Gates seconded. Motion passed.
Update on 2001 HomeSight First Homes Program and the Resolutions of 1995 Federal Way Youth and
Family Services (FWYFS) Breach of Contract
O’Donnell reported that in 2001, the City of Federal Way allocated $150,000 to the HomeSight – First Homes
Program for down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers in Federal Way. King County has been in
negotiations with HomeSight since 2001 for the contract for these services. HomeSight has been trying to work out
a way to secure the liens in their name, so they will be eligible for other federal funds for low interest money to
loan out. Staff has sent out a letter notifying HomeSight that the city may cancel the project if an agreement
cannot be reached soon. O’Donnell also reported that funds were allocated in 1995 to Federal Way Youth and
Family Services (FWYFS) for the purchase of property for social services. The County has a change of use
restrictions for property purchased with CDBG capital dollars. FWYFS decided they did not need that property any
longer. They sold the property before the change of use restrictions was expired. FWYFS discontinued using the
property in August of 2001. FWFYS has merged with Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation (VCCC) in
December 2001. King County is in negotiations with VCCC to resolve this matter. Any monetary settlement with
VCCC will be returned to Federal Way to reallocate to a future CDBG project.
Amendment to extend Professional Commercial Cleaning, Inc. (PCCI) Janitorial Contract
Ikerd reported that PCCI has been providing janitorial services to City Hall since January 2000, for an annual cost
of $22,564.00. The contract is expiring at the end of December. Ikerd would like to extend their contract for
another two years. There is a small increase in the cost due to an increase in the Prevailing Wages. Gates moved
to recommend to Council a “do pass” to authorize the City Manager to accept this amendment to extend
PCCI contract for an additional two years for an annual cost of $23,152 and a grand total of $46,304 and to
place this item before Council on December 17, 2002. Park seconded. Motion passed.
Aggressive Panhandling
City Manager Moseley updated the committee on a major emphasis that the Public Safety Department has
undertaken regarding the transient population living in the City of Federal Way. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that
there is a connection between the transients and panhandling. Commander Neal is overseeing the operation of the
Transient Camp Reduction Effort. Kirkpatrick stated that Neal has been preparing a Power Point Presentation,
and the department would like to show the presentation at a future City Council meeting. Commander Neal stated
there is difference between aggressive panhandling or standing on a corner and asking people for money. He
stated people have the right to stand on a corner and ask for money. Commander Neal then provided a brief
synopsis of what the department has done and what they are doing, and what they will be doing regarding this
program
Sexual Predator Housing
Moseley stated that the City was notified that one of the locations for a level 4 sexual predator housing is right
outside of the Federal Way city limits. Assistant City Matheson will be heading up a team to review the criteria for
this type of housing, to ensure that the site meets all of the required criteria. Moseley stated that there is some
indication that the site may not meet all of the criteria. Moseley stated that they would have factual information to
present at an upcoming public meeting that DSHS will be holding in January. Two out of the three sites selected
are in South King County. The third site is located in Carnation. DSHS would like to make a decision in March
or April, which is not a lot of time. Kochmar stated there were approximately 100 people at the last meeting. A
non-profit organization is being formed, and people are donating money for a legal defense fund. Kochmar also
stated that the citizens want to know what the City of Federal Way and Auburn are going to do to help them.
Miscellaneous
Moseley reported that interest has been expressed to provide additional funding to the local food bank. Moseley
has spoken with Iwen Wang and Lydia Assefa-Dawson, and there are some year-end savings in the Human
Services budget that could be used.
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PENDING ITEMS
• Internet Safety
NEXT MEETING
January 13, 2003, 4:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 5:13p.m.