PRHSPSC MINS 07-14-2003
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, July 14, 2003
4:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Linda Kochmar, and Mary Gates, Mayor Jean Burbidge, Staff:
David Moseley, City Manager, Donna Hanson, Assistant City Manager, Anne Kirkpatrick Director of Public
Safety, Karen Jorgenson, Assistant City Attorney, Jennifer Schroder, Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services, Mary Faber Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent, John Gamache, Knutzen Family Theatre
Coordinator, Rob Ettinger, Dumas Bay Centre Coordinator, Kelli O’Donnell, Human Services Coordinator, Mary
Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant.
Guests: C.T. Purdom, Chair Parks & Recreation
Excused Absence: Council member Jack Dovey
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
COMMISSION COMMENT
C.T. Purdom, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission reported on his recent trip to Denver with the City
Council, and City Manager. They toured five Community Centers. Purdom stated it was very enlightening to
listen to the staff at those facilities. The key question asked at each facility was “what would you change?” The
staff members stated they would increase the size of the leisure pool and the fitness areas.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council members Gates and Kochmar motioned to approve the June meeting minutes as written. Motion
passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Dumas Bay Centre/Knutzen Family Theatre Marketing Program
Faber introduced John Gamache, Knutzen Family Theatre Coordinator, and Rob Ettinger, Dumas Bay Centre
Coordinator to the Committee. Staff presented the two-year marketing plan for the facility. The power point
presentation showed how they would present these facilities to the greater community and beyond, to bring
business to the facility. Chair Kochmar asked that staff keep in mind that the City does not have an outdoor
amphitheatre, and she would like to move this forward sometime in the future. Gates suggested that perhaps the
new Community Center would have a plaza that could be used as a venue for an outdoor concert. This would
allow staff the opportunity to see if this type of venue would be successful.
Arts Commission Member Replacement
Faber reported that Joe Martinez has moved out of the Federal Way area. Martinez has verbally discussed this
with the Chair of the Arts Commission. The commission has not received a formal resignation in wr iting.
Martinez has four unexcused absences in 2003. Faber has spoken with Martinez to confirm this. At the July 3,
2003 Arts Commission meeting the Commission passed a motion to recommend to Council that Joe Martinez be
removed from the Commission, and Alternate member Ted Nelson be appointed to member status. Gates moved
to recommend to Council a “do pass” to remove Arts Commissioner Joe Martinez from the Commission and
appoint Ted Nelson as a voting member of the Arts Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner
Joe Martinez through December 31, 2004, and forward to Full Council on August 5, 2003. Kochmar
seconded. Motion passed.
Interagency Agreement between State of Washington, Washington State Patrol, City of Federal Way
Department of Public Safety to Train Narcotics Canine Team Training
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Kirkpatrick stated that this is a request that allows the agency to enter into an agreement that Washington State
Patrol train the new canine handler. The training is for five weeks at the Shelton State Patrol Academy. This
covers the cost of the training and food and lodging. This canine will be trained to sit when he finds drugs. Gates
moved to approve and accept this request for an Interagency Agreement between State of Washington,
Washington State Patrol, and the City of Federal Way Department of Public Safety for Narcotics Canine
Team Training, and forward to full council for consideration at its August 5, 2003 meeting. Kochmar
seconded. Motion passed.
MOU between Bellevue Police Dept., Federal Way Dept. of Public Safety, Kirkland Police Dept., Tacoma
Police Dept., and Washington State Patrol to provide framework for the use of HGI Stinger-equipped Bait
Vehicles by the Parties of this MOU.
Kirkpatrick reported that the MOU would allow the department to use their bait car. A bait car is a car that the
department puts into the community, hoping that it will be stolen. The car has a global positioning system, which
is monitored by the State Patrol communication dispatch center. Once the car is stolen, it immediately triggers to
the communication center in Olympia. The Washington State Patrol will contact our Department telling them that
the car is in motion, and will give them directions to where the car is. The Public safety department also has the
ability to stop the engine via remote control. The cost associated with this car is gasoline and an extra battery.
Council member Gates suggested switching the bait car with the other cities bait car, so that car does not become
known in the City. Kirkpatrick stated she would forward this idea onto Commander McCall. Gates motioned to
approve and accept this request for a MOU between Bellevue Police Dept., Federal Way Dept., of Public
Safety, Kirkland Police Dept., Tacoma Police Dept., and Washington State Patrol, and forward to full
Council for consideration at its August 5, 2003 meeting. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
West Hylebos Creek Trail Feasibility Project
Schroder reported that CH2MHILL, along with Bruce Dees and Associates was selected to explore the feasibility
for a trail within the West Hylebos Creek Basin area. The Parks and Recreation department held two public
meetings to solicit input from the community and from the property owners whom would be directly impacted by
the trail. A direct mailing to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed area of the West Hylebos Basin was
also sent. The feedback has not been favorable. People were concerned about having a trail in a secluded area, and
the transients in that area. Staff was concerned about the sensitivity of the area. The trail would be too narrow and
staff was also concerned about safety. The Parks and Recreation Commission wanted to know the community’s
interest and needs for trails. A web survey was conducted, and the conclusion of that survey is that there is still a
strong interest of trails in the community. The commission reviewed the results of the public meetings and the
web survey and recommended that the city not pursue a trail within the West Hylebos Creek. The Parks
Commission is in support of stream restoration and acquisition and preservation of this area. Council member
Gates requested that the recommendation be changed to say that a trail system would not be pursued at this time.
Gates motioned to recommend a “do pass” to the City Council to accept the Parks Commissions
recommendation to not pursue a trail system at this time in the West Hylebos Creek and forward to full
Council at its August 5, 2003 meeting. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
Community Gardens Proposal Follow Up
Schroder reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission had reviewed the request for a Community Garden
from Barbara Reid. This project was originally presented by Reid to the Parks and Recreation Commission in
September 2002. After a discussion, the commission decided to recommend to council committee that no further
action be taken regarding this program. Reid was informed of the commission’s decision and their reasoning
behind this decision. The commission’s decision and recommendation was never forwarded to Council
Committee. The Parks and Recreation Commission would like to move forward in writing to the Council
Committee that no further action is taken regarding this program. The commission has reported back to Reid their
decision. Staff has researched this type of program with cities that currently have this type of program. This is a
costly program to setup and it is not in the budget at this time. If Council decides that this is something they would
like the commission to consider doing, this program would have to be moved forward as a new program in the next
budget cycle. Chair Kochmar requested that Schroder send Reid and H. David Kaplan a letter with a copy of this
memo. Gates stated that a facility they toured in Colorado had pea patches that people could rent. This is
something to think about in the future. A community center has parking, water and restroom facilities. Purdom
stated that a pea patch/community garden is a good concept, but it is not something that could be done at this time.
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Federal Way’s Festival Days Memorandum of Understanding
The 2003 Federal Way’s Festival Days will take place the weekend of August 22, 23 and 24. Schroder stated that
the attached MOU still has some details that need to be worked out. The structure of the format is the same as in
past years. The fun run, parade route and beer garden details need to be finalized. Staff is requesting that the
document be approved in draft form and authorize the City Manager to approve and sign the agreement when the
final form is completed. Gates does not like the concept of a beer garden. Hansen stated that the City Manager’s
office received notice on Friday that the organizers had decided to go on with the beer garden. City Manager
Moseley met with them and recommended that they not do a beer garden. Both Hansen and Reuter have placed
calls asking if there would be a beer garden, and they have not been called back. Mayor Burbidge asked if the City
would be considered a co-sponsor of the beer garden. Jorgenson stated that we are not co-sponsoring the beer
garden, but the reality is that we are linked to the event. Appleby’s does need to provide proof that the City of
Federal Way is named on their insurance. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the beer garden, and how the
City of Federal Way could separate themselves from the beer garden. The beer garden is on private property with
an existing liquor license and sponsored by a private company. The Council committee stated they do not want a
beer garden associated with this event. Schroder stated that the park staff and police would not be providing
services at the SeaTac Mall. Gates moved to recommend a “do pass” to the City Council authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Federal Way’s Festival Days Memorandum of Understanding when finalized,
provided that the Memorandum of Understanding and the related publicity adequately separates the City of
Federal Way from the activities occurring on Private Property, and to place this item under consent on the
August 5, 2003 agenda. Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
Transfer of West Hylebos State Park
Schroder reported that a copy of the Mayors signed letter to State Parks regarding the interest to take over the
property was placed in their mailboxes.
Kenwood Pits
The documents have been signed for the property transfer, and they are waiting for King County to record it.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chair Kochmar reported that she met with staff from King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, and they
would like to remind the police to be sure to refer victims of sexual assault. Kochmar requested that Schroder pass
this onto Chief Kirkpatrick.
Kochmar stated that the local youth soccer teams feel as if they are not getting adequate time available to them at
Celebration Park. She stated that the complaint is not coming from the premier teams, but rather from the
recreation teams. Schroder stated that the recreation department does not set their schedules, but she would pass
this information onto George Pfeiffer.
Schroder reported that the Request for Bid for the renovation of the sand fields at Steel Lake were sent out on July
9, and will close on July 23. Schroder stated that the Parks department would like to present this to Council for bid
award on August 5. To begin construction in a timely manner, the council committee approved placing the time
before full Council on August 5, 2003.
NEXT MEETING
August 11, 2003, 4:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 5:05p.m.