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PRHSPSC MINS 03-14-2005 City of Federal Way City Council PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, March 14, 2005 5:30 p.m. SUMMARY In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, Jack Dovey, Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager, David Tracy, Municipal Court Judge, Pat Richardson City Attorney, Angelina Allen- Mpyisi, Human Services Manager, Kelli O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator, Mary Faber, Recreation & Cultural Services Superintendent, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant. Guests: Bob Kellogg, H. David Kaplan and Robert McSeveney, Kevin King and Russ Williams, Human Services Commission. Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:32p.m. PUBLIC FORUM Bob Kellogg: Mr. Kellogg spoke regarding French Lake Park and Lakehaven Water and Sewer Districts plans to put wells onto their half of the property that they own. Mr. Kellogg stated that French Lake Park is a good place for a multi-use park. He would like the City of Federal Way and Lakehaven to work together. He will continue to fight for French Lake Park. H. David Kaplan: Stated that he was concerned about French Lake Park for several reasons. 1) It is a small park in a neighborhood where there are no other parks; there is a large population that needs that kind of amenity. Mr. Kaplan read a statement from Barbara Reid who is also in favor of preserving French Lake Park. She would also like more amenities at the park to make it more useful. Mr. Kaplan’s second concern is that French Lake Park has become an off leash dog park. Mr. Kaplan stated that there is an Ordinance against dogs being off leash. This law is not being enforced. The City is leaving themselves open for a large insurance claim if somebody gets bitten and they sue the city. Mr. Kaplan would like there to be an emphasis patrol in that park, and enforce the leash law. Judge Bob McSeveney: Mr. McSeveney is from the City of Kent, and is also on the board of Judicial Administration. Spoke in favor of the judicial position at the City of Federal Way becoming an elected position. He stated that it promotes public accountability and independence, and it allows the public to have a say in whom the judge will be. Mr. McSeveney also stated that there is a proposal in the legislature for funding of an elected judicial position. If it passes, they will pay half of the salary of the judge. COMMISSION COMMENT None APPROVAL OF SUMMARY Council members Dovey and Ferrell moved to accept the February meeting minutes as written. Motion passed. BUSINESS ITEMS Community Center Fireplace Mantle Artwork Proposal Ms. Faber introduced Kath Brewer, Manager of 4Culture and Brian Goldbloom, the artist. Mr. Goldbloom walked through the proposal with the Committee. Mr. Goldbloom stated that he was asked to design the project that would bring an outdoor experience into the interior of the building, which contributes to the larger design concept. Council member Dovey stated that he liked the presentation and is happy with what he saw. Council member Ferrell addressed his concerns regarding the large boulder, which the artist answered. Council member Dovey moved to approve the Community Center Fireplace Mantle Artwork Proposal and place before City Council on April 5, 2005. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Ms. Brewer updated Committee on the City Hall artwork installation. The installation process has begun, and it should take approximately two weeks to install. The dedication is scheduled for April 19 at 5:30p.m. in the City Hall lobby. Sound Transit 317th Roundabout Art Proposal Ms. Faber introduced Carol Valenta, Public Art Program Coordinator for Sound Transit, and Dan Eder project manager for Sound Transits Direct Access Project. Mr. Eder discussed the project. It is a $32 million project, and it is scheduled to open by the end of the year. Ms. Valenta stated that discussions with the City of Federal Way and WSDOT began in 2003. The roundabout will be WSDOT’s property, and they set criteria for the artwork. On PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday March 14, 2005 Summary Page 2 January 31 the artwork proposals were presented, and the selection panel chose Hi Five, an illuminated kinetic sculpture as their primary choice. The Artist is Miles Pepper and his concept centered on a welcoming and farewell theme to travelers as they arrive and depart from Federal Way. The Arts Commission approved the artwork at their February meeting. They do not have WSDOT’s approval at this time. WSDOT is concerned that the artwork may be distracting. Council member Dovey moved to approve the Sound Transit 317th Roundabout Art Proposal and place before City Council on April 5, 2005. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Community Center Fundraising Campaign Ms. Faber reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission received citizen comments encouraging them to consider having a fundraiser for the new community center. The Parks Commission developed a sub-committee. They have met, and a general outline of the program was developed. The community would have the opportunity to purchase pavers, naming rights on a room, and also fund an item in the center, or make a general donation. Council member Dovey asked if there would be guidelines for the naming rights. Ms. Faber answered that yes there would be. Council member Dovey would like to see the cost benefit if the charge for pavers was $50.00 instead of $150.00. Ms. Faber stated that the City does not have a foundation that is setup. She has been working with Northwest Parks Foundation, which was originally setup to do fundraising for King County. They began to offer services and became their own 501c3 for Parks and Recreation facilities and programs. They charge 5% of what we take in over $25.00. They manage the funds. Council member Dovey asked why we needed to use the Northwest Parks Foundation. Ms. Faber answered that it’s a lot of work; we do not have the resources to manage the fund. There was a fundraising campaign for Celebration Park, and several Parks Commissioners assisted staff with the campaign. Ms. Faber stated that no one on the Parks Commission has stepped forward and offered to assist with this fundraising campaign. The 501c3 would be ongoing. Red, White and Blues Fireworks RFP Ms. Faber stated that the budget for the fireworks is $15,000 per year; a two-year contract totals $30,000.00. RFP’s were sent out in February, and two submittals were received. Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. was selected. They have a larger and more varied inventory. Council member Dovey moved to approve the Fireworks RFP from Entertainment Fireworks, Inc. and authorize staff to draft a two-year contract for totaling $30,000.00 and place before City Council on April 5, 2005. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. 2005 Human Services Commission Work Plan Ms. Allen-Mpyisi presented the 2005 Human Services Work Plan. There are approximately nine items on their work plan. One of their main items is the decision to become a direct entitlement or stay in the King County Consortium for another three years. Another item will be the adoption of the new Housing and Human Services Consolidated Plan. A new item is a Human Services Commissioners roundtable discussion. Council member Ferrell moved to recommend that the full City Council accept the 2005 Work Plan and place this item on the April 5 consent agenda. Council member Dovey seconded. Motion passed. Emergency Feeding Program Ms. Allen-Mpyisi reported that The Church Council of Greater Seattle (CCGS) notified the City of Federal Way that they were discontinuing the program, and withdrew their 2005-2006 application for funding. Former staff of the CCGS Emergency Feeding Program has formed a new non-profit Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County, and have requested continued funding of the program. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi stated that there had been concerns regarding the management of the program. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi and Ms. O’Donnell conducted a site visit in January. After the visit a letter was sent to the Emergency Feeding Program (EFP) stating staffs concerns about the program. Staff conducted a follow-up meeting in February, and it was determined that the new EFP had made progress in meeting the deficiencies. Continued funding through the 2005-2006 Human Services General Fund is being proposed because hunger in Federal Way is a problem. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi did some research, and in talking with other agencies discovered that if a Federal Way resident is unable to receive emergency food in the City, they travel to Auburn, Des Moines and Kent to receive assistance. CDBG is not being recommended for funding because one of the conditions they had for funding was to add an additional distribution site in Federal Way. This will be difficult to meet and the required record keeping systems are not in place. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi reported that staff would like the 2005 CDBG funds in the amount of $10,000.00 to be allocated to the Multi-Service Center’s Food Bank Program. Council member Ferrell recused himself because he is a Multi-Service Center Board member. Council member Dovey wants to put all of the money into Federal Way. Why are we exporting our money? Ms. Allen-Mpyisi answered that the EFP is based out of Seattle, but they do have distribution sites setup in Federal Way. They want to expand their emergency services. Ms. O’Donnell stated that the money is leveraging other funds. It brings in FEMA money and state money that we would not receive. This is a one-year recommendation. Council PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday March 14, 2005 Summary Page 3 member Dovey would like staff to evaluate this next year. Council member Dovey moved to recommend funding the new Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County through the Human Services General Fund in the amount of $7,800.00, subject to the conditions outlined, and the Multi-Service Center Food Bank Program is recommended for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program in the amount of $10,000.00. Council member Burbidge seconded. Motion passed. Direct CDBG Entitlement Update Ms. O’Donnell reviewed the Final –Funding Reductions to 2005 CDBG Program. There has been a 5.6% cut from Congress. In addition to the 5.6% cut there has been an increase in the cost of the County administration of the CDBG program. The Federal Budget for CDBG is declining. In 2003 we received $896,000, and in 2005 $818,405. The Presidents budget is proposing to eliminate the CDBG Program with the Strengthening America’s Communities Initiative. There are three options to consider at this time: 1) The City self-administers the CDBG program as direct entitlement, 2) The City joins the King County CDBG Consortium and partners with the County to administer the program and splits administration funds available to administer the program, 3) The City gives the CDBG funds to the King County CDBG Consortium to administer the program. Ordinance Criminalizing the Making or Having of Burglary or Vehicle Theft Tools Ms. Richardson stated that there are many times that people are prowling vehicles, and it is very difficult to charge them with vehicular prowl. By being in the area, and having specific tools that could be used to commit vehicular theft, law enforcement would be able to stop these crimes before they occur. This Ordinance would give the City more prosecution and enforcement power. Council member Burbidge asked how this Ordinance would differentiate between those that have the tools, because it is for their business or they’re using them for vehicular prowl. Ms. Richardson stated that a locksmith will have these tools, but they are in a business and you would expect a locksmith to have those tools. If there is a person in a parking lot, and they have these types of tools, but do not have the business logo or a reason to have these tools, or the car owner is not in the parking lot with that person, then they are more than likely looking to commit vehicular theft. Council member Dovey moved to move approval pf the amendment to the Federal Way City Code, Chapter 6, Criminal Code, and forward to full Council for consideration at the April 5, 2005 City Council meeting. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Proposed Ordinance Modifying FWCC 2-311(b) to Convert the Appointment Municipal Court Judge Position to an Elected Position Ms. Richardson stated that she created two issues for Council to look at. 1) Draft proposed Ordinance that converts the position. It does not identify or specify any of the hours. 2) What would be the cost effect of changing the judicial hours? If the City chooses to maintain the judges hours that we currently have whether the judge is appointed or elected, there is no difference. If the City chooses to have one full-time elected judge and reduce the commissioner hours there is an increase of $10,000 to the budget. Council member Ferrell would like the elected position to be full time. Council member Ferrell moved to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance and forward to full Council for consideration, and direct staff to draft a resolution establishing 40 numbers of judicial hours commencing January 1, 2006. Council member Dovey seconded. Because the Mayor would not be in attendance at the March 15 Council Meeting, discussion was held on whether or not this should be on the March 15 agenda. Council member Ferrell stated this item should be on the March 15 City Council agenda. Council member Ferrell submitted a letter for the record from the State Court Administrator. He feels that this is important and a monumental step for our community. Council member Dovey added that when we do the next biennium budget we will need to cut $9,000 from the budget, and Council needs to be prepared to remember that. Motion passed. PENDING ITEMS – What is the City of Federal Way paying King County Animal Control. Lakehaven ANNOUNCEMENTS -None NEXT MEETING - April 11, 2005 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 7:04p.m.