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PRHSPSC MINS 06-13-2005 City of Federal Way City Council PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday, June 13, 2005, 5:30p.m. SUMMARY In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, Jack Dovey, Deputy Mayor Kochmar, David Moseley, City Manager, Anne Kirkpatrick, Director of Public Safety, Amy Jo Pearsall City Attorney, Iwen Wang, Director of Management Services, Angelina Allen-Mpyisi, Human Services Manager, Kelli O’Donnell CDBG Coordinator, Donna Hanson, Director, Kurt Reuter, Park Operations Superintendent, Betty Sanders, Park Planning Coordinator, Steve Ikerd, Property Services Manager, Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant. Guests: Bob Kellogg, Barbara Reid, H. David Kaplan, Gloria Elliott, Tom Elliott, Friends of French Lake Park; Ron Secreto Human Services Commission; Morgan Llewellyn, Llewellyn Real Estate; David Ochs, David Ochs, Jr. Boy Scout Troup 361; Julie Seitz, Amy Hanawalt, Nancy Chapman, Donny Payne, Janet Honan, Marylyn Gates, Cynthia Thompson, Barbara and Al Glenewinkel, Scott Penwell, Stephanie Spence, Elaine Lessler, Sally and Harrell Hurst, Shaun Kelley, Ed Burkhardt, Sandra Kelley, Linda Hickling, Erin Brown, Park Pals; Marilyn Kellogg, Chris Murdock, Janet Russell, Alma Bennett, Michael Gintz, Alexis Patten, Tammy Lindsley, Suzanne O’Brien, Katherine Anderson, Shirley Lorenze, Kevin Morris, Shawna Malcolm, citizens; Davina Mackenzie, Park Loyals. Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m. PUBLIC FORUM Morgan Llewellyn: Mr. Llewellyn urged the Committee to look forward into the future and purchase the Kilworth Property. The time is now to get that property. This is an unprecedented opportunity. Erin Brown, Amy Hanawalt, Marylyn Gates, Scott Penwell, Tammy Lindsley, Donny Payne, Harrell Hurst, Nancy Chapman, Shirley Lorenze, Kevin Morris, Shawna Malcolm, Michael Gintz, Shaun Kelley, Alexis Patton, Julie Seitz, Davina MacKenzie, Ed Burkhardt, Linda Hickling, Sally Hurst, Kathryn Summer: All spoke in favor of an off-leash dog park in Federal Way. Christopher Ochs: Mr. Ochs is a First Class Boy Scout. He is working on a citizenship merit badge. He attended the meeting to learn about Civic duties. He chose to learn about French Lake Park, and wanted to thank all of the citizens that he learned from. Bob Kellogg, Barbara Reid: Opposes use of French Lake Park as an off-leash dog area. H. David Kaplan: Spoke in favor of a compromise. He suggested creating a fenced gated area that is exclusively for off-leash dogs, using the remaining area as a general use park. Marilyn Kellogg: Ms. Kellogg stated that many people wanted Federal Way to become their own City so they could govern their own community, and not have the County do it for them. Many of her neighbors were surprised to hear that a problem with a chronic barking dog had to go through King County and not City of Federal Way officials. Ms. Kellogg believes that if the City Code Compliance Officer had the responsibility to resolve this problem, the situation would have been resolved much sooner. A city of 85,000 people needs its local laws enforced locally. Council member Burbidge clarified that the notices posted at the park are not official. COMMISSION COMMENT - None APPROVAL OF SUMMARY Council members Dovey and Ferrell moved to accept the May meeting minutes as written. Motion passed. BUSINESS ITEMS French Lake Park – Future Plans Ms. Sanders reported that this item came to staff’s attention from residents that requested that staff review the Park Capital Plan, and the sequence of projects that are listed on that plan. French Lake Park is listed for master planning in the year 2009-2010. Ms. Sanders reviewed the background history of French Lake Park. A Maintenance Agreement was developed between Lakehaven and the City of Federal Way. Lakehaven has agreed that the City may continue to use the Parcel as a public park. Lakehaven may revoke authority for public use of any or all of Parcel B for park purposes with 30 days notice. Ms. Sanders pointed out that the Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission is not comfortable asking Council Committee to take action tonight without the Parks Commissions input. Council member Dovey stated that he preferred to take action, and not bring this back to the Parks PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday June 11, 2005 Summary Page 2 Commission. This has been going on for too long, and a decision needs to be made. Council member Ferrell was in agreement. This item was discussed at a previous Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Ms. Sanders stated that what was discussed was the long range planning that needed to happen. They did not discuss immediate action that could take place, and that is what staff wanted to discuss with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Council member Dovey stated that it is very apparent that there is a need for a dog park in Federal Way. It seems logical to make this an off-leash dog park on a trial basis. Council member Ferrell thanked everyone that came to speak publicly about the issue on both sides. He agrees that something needs to happen short term. It bothers him that people are being forced to be lawbreakers. Deputy Mayor Kochmar stated that she is in the park quite a bit, and it seems to be a use that has developed over time. She thanked the community for stepping forward and policing the parks. She also agreed that that this should be done on an interim basis, and brought back to the Parks Commission for their review. Council member Dovey stated that when this goes forward to full Council, the citizens needed to be aware that this could change in the future. Council member Dovey motioned to accept option 2, Council member Ferrell seconded. Council member Ferrell moved to amend the motion. Council member Dovey withdrew his motion. Council member Ferrell moved to allow off-leash use of French Lake Park on a trial basis during the interim for a period of 12 months, while the Park Plan is being prepared. Have this matter forwarded to full council on June 21, 2005 and forwarded to Parks and Recreation Commission at their August 4 meeting. Toward the end of that period, in concert with the Park Plan, conduct an analysis of whether this trial has been successful, and whether the use should be continued, discontinued, or moved to another location. Council member Dovey seconded. Motion passed. Council member Burbidge appreciated the testimony this evening. It is clearly an issue that needs to be dealt with very seriously and carefully. The suitability of the park, Lakehaven’s future plans and the potential costs all need to be taken into consideration. Council member Dovey moved to move item F. and place it before item B. Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Animal Control Discussion Ms. Wang introduced Walter Washington From King County Animal Control. Ms. Wang provided some history and background information about the City’s Animal Control Services. She stated that there are 38 cities in King County. 33 of those cities are contracting with King County Animal Control. The agreement provides that King County will issue and receive all animal license fees generated in Federal Way. The Agreement also requires the city to adopt animal control codes that are the same as King County. The system covers over 2,200 square miles. There is an estimated cat and dog population of 760,000. Approximately 138,796 are licensed. Because the service is countywide, the level of service performed is limited. King County Animal Control has stated they could provide an enhanced level of service. For $60 an hour, the City of Federal Way could have a dedicated officer in Federal Way during the contracted hours. Ms. Wang also stated if there is specific enforcement issues, King County Animal Control could be contacted to provide special code enforcement at no additional cost to the city. The estimated setup cost for operating our own animal control is $100,000. The projected annual operation cost is $250,000 per year. Mr. Washington stated there are seven animal control officers for all of King County. He explained the process for responding to service calls. Mr. Washington explained the shared officer program. Two cities would enter into an agreement to sponsor dedicated services. This would enable the city to call their own officer, and they would receive a quicker response. The city would pay for the Employee; the county would provide the trucks, shelter and everything else. The city does not have to partner with another city; they could pay the whole bill for their own officer. The officer would report to King County Animal Control, and be dispatched to the City of Federal Way. Authorizing Resolution for Grant for West Hylebos Boardwalk Ms. Sanders stated she has started the process to apply for a grant for the West Hylebos Boardwalk. The Authorizing Resolution is a required part of the application. Council member Dovey moved to authorize a resolution to apply to IAC for funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the amount of $250,000 for design and construction of the West Hylebos Wetlands Boardwalk and forward to City Council on June 21 for approval. Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Agreement between the City of Federal Way and Public Health-Seattle & King County for the Medicaid Administrative MATCH Program Ms. Allen-Mpyisi reported that the Birth to Three Developmental Center Executive Director approached staff asking if the City would be interested in participating in the Medicaid Administrative MATCH program, which would allow them to use their Human Services General Fund grant award as matching funds to earn Medicaid Administrative MATCH funds through the Medicaid Administrative MATCH Program. If the City allowed Birth to Three to use these funds, the City would have the ability to leverage the grant and receive a 1:1 match through the Medicaid Administrative MATCH program. This would allow Birth to Three to expand and enhance its services to Medicaid- PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE Monday June 11, 2005 Summary Page 3 eligible clients in Federal Way. The City would enter into a separate contract with Birth to Three referencing the proposed agreement with Public Health Seattle-King County. Birth to Three would still be required to adhere to the terms of their contract with the City. Council member Dovey moved to recommend that the City enter into an agreement with Public Health Seattle-King County to enable Birth to Three Development Center to use its Human Services General Fund award totaling $21,000 to earn Medicaid Administrative MATCH funds through the Medicaid Administrative MATCH program, and forward to the full City Council and place this item on the June 21consent agenda. Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Joint Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Ms. O’Donnell stated that City staff along with city staff from Renton and Shoreline has been negotiating with King County to form an Interlocal agreement to stabilize the County costs of administering the program charged to the cities and retain as much local control as possible. Ms. O’Donnell stated that the City Attorneys office has reviewed the agreement, and is making some technical changes to the agreement. Staff from the cities of Federal Way, Renton and Shoreline also would like to strengthen the language regarding the amount of money that the City would keep. During the process they realized that they had not discussed future changes to public service limits. Ms. O’Donnell requested that if an acceptable agreement can be reached, that committee would consider authorizing the Interlocal Agreement to go forward, with the final Interlocal Agreement being presented at the July 5 City Council meeting. Council member Dovey requested that Ms. O’Donnell give a brief presentation of the Interlocal agreement at the July 5 Council meeting. This item is to be placed on the business agenda. Council member Dovey moved to authorize the City Manager to sign an Interlocal agreement regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for continued participation in the King County CDBG Consortium for the 2005- 2008 period that incorporates the elements of the Joint Agreement Cities counter proposal to King County outlined in the April 25, 2005, memorandum to the Human Services Commission from Angelina Allen-Mpyisi and forward to the full City Council for consideration at the July 5, 2005 City Council meeting. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed. Steel Lake Park Concession Bid Award Mr. Reuter reported that a Request for Proposal was advertised for concessionaire services at Steel Lake Park on June 4, 2005. One proposal was received from H&P Concessions. References have been checked. Two local Federal Way residents operate H&P Concessions. The contract is a one-year agreement with the ability to extend the term. Council member Ferrell moved to authorize the City Manager to enter in to an Agreement for Park Concessionaire Services with H&P Concessions for the 2005 summer season at Steel Lake Park and forward to Full Council for approval on June 21, 2005. Dovey seconded. Motion passed. Information Only – Pocket Bikes/Mini-motorcycles Chief Kirkpatrick thanked Christopher Ochs, she stated he was extremely sharp and very articulate. Pocket Bikes do meet the definition of a motorcycle as outlined in RCW 46.04.330, but they do not meet many of the equipment requirements for motorcycles that may be legally operated on roadways. They are not legal to be ridden anywhere on public streets in Federal Way. Because they are so popular, they receive many service calls about them. The department takes an enforcement action perspective. Their goal is to solve the problem through education. They prefer not to cite people. There is an enforcement option where they will cite adults if they do not get compliance from them. They do not ticket children. A child is someone that is 15 years or younger. In this case they will confiscate the bike and talk to their parents. Council member Dovey feels the City of Federal Way should take a strong position on this issue. Council member Ferrell agreed with Council member Dovey, but feels that it is important to educate the community. It needs to be outlined very clearly that they are not legal. The bikes are legal on private property. There are businesses in Federal Way that sell these bikes, and need to educate them that these are illegal. They need to be notified. Council member Burbidge questioned whether or not this is the City’s role to educate these businesses. Ms. Pearsall answered that there are liability issues if we take on this role. How would we enforce it? Deputy Mayor Kochmar suggested having police officers speak at the schools. Committee requested that staff add the Rules of pocket bikes to the next City newsletter. PENDING ITEMS - None ANNOUNCEMENTS -None NEXT MEETING – July 11, 2005 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 7:58p.m.