PRHSPSC MINS 07-11-2005
City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Monday, July 11, 2005
5:30 p.m.
SUMMARY
In attendance: Council Committee members Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, Jack Dovey, Deputy Mayor
Kochmar, David Moseley, City Manager, Derek Matheson, Assistant City Manager, Anne Kirkpatrick, Director of
Public Safety, Karen Kirkpatrick City Attorney, Iwen Wang, Director of Management Services, Kelli O’Donnell
CDBG Coordinator, Donna Hanson, Director PRCS, Mary Faber, Recreation & Cultural Services Superintendent,
Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant.
Guests: H. David Kaplan, Jean Warmbo, Helen O’Brien, Steven Schrantz, Victoria Doyle, Jack Huster, Sally Hurst,
Citizens; Bonnie Knight-Graves, Arts Commission.
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m.
Council member Dovey moved to add item D, which is Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory Funding to
the agenda. Council member Ferrell seconded. Motion passed.
PUBLIC FORUM
H. David Kaplan: Mr. Kaplan stated that this was the worst year ever for fireworks. He suggested the city
implement an education program on fireworks. There are many ways to educate the community.
H. David Kaplan, Jean Warmbo, and Helen O’Brien: Spoke regarding the severe breaking and entering, and
vandalism that is occurring in their neighborhood. They have scheduled a neighborhood watch program meeting on
July 13 at 7:00pm at the 320th Library. They would like to have a representative from the Police Department at that
meeting. They want to know what citizens can do to make their homes safer, and what can the police do for the
citizens.
Steve Schrantz and Victoria Doyle: Spoke in support of restoring Dumas Bay Park, and bringing back the bird
wildlife sanctuary that was once there. It was also stated that a vacant lot adjacent to the park has been sold to a
builder. All building codes need to be adhered to.
Chief Kirkpatrick stated she would be updating Council at the July 19 meeting regarding the fireworks. During the
24-hour period the Public Safety Department handled 336 total calls for service. There were 110 firework
complaints. 36 warnings were issued, 35 they were unable to locate, and 39 calls were for an area check only. They
collected 55 pounds of fireworks.
COMMISSION COMMENT
Bonnie Knight-Graves: Chair of the Arts Commission updated the committee on summer projects that the
Commission was currently working on. One of those projects was the 4th of July celebration. The other project
currently running is the Summer Sounds on the Beach concert series.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council members Dovey and Ferrell moved to accept the June meeting minutes as written. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Proposed CDBG Allocation Process
Ms. O’Donnell reported that the City Council recently adopted the Interlocal Agreement for the 2006-2008
application for CDBG. This was a very lengthy process that delayed the normal allocation process. Under the new
agreement, the City will be limited to two stand-alone capital projects with only one that can be a construction
project and one that is not construction. They can also allocate funds to projects that are currently underway. Staff
is recommending to not open applications for 2006 CDBG capital projects. There are two projects that are currently
funded that will likely be funded for 2006. Those two projects are improvements at the new Federal Way
Community Center that would benefit seniors, and the Employee Development Services program at the Multi-
Service Center. Council member Ferrell is a member of the board at the Multi-Service Center and recused
himself. Council member Dovey moved to forward option 1 which is to not open for applications for 2006
CDBG capital projects. Identify existing projects that qualify for funding, and forward to the full City
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Monday July 11, 2005 Summary
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Council for consideration at the July 19, 2005 City Council meeting. Council member Burbidge seconded.
Motion passed.
2005 Dry Cleaning Project
Chief Kirkpatrick reported that an RFP for dry cleaning services was issued on May 21, 2005. Three proposals were
received. The proposals were evaluated, and Bel Custom Cleaners was the most responsive and provided the lowest
bid. However, Bel Customs Cleaners did not receive favorable references. The Departments current cleaners,
Regency Cleaners was also responsive, but their bid was slightly higher. Regency Cleaners has provided acceptable
services and has been responsive to the department’s requests. The Department is requesting to use Regency
Cleaners. Council member Ferrell moved to follow the recommendation of staff analysis and recommend that
the City enter into a two-year contract with Regency Cleaners, and forward to full council at the July 19,
2005 regular meeting to authorize the City Manager to enter into a new two-year contract (August 1, 2005
through August 1, 2007) with Regency Cleaners. Council member Dovey seconded. Motion passed.
Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2-54 of the Federal Way City Code to provide
for the Certification of 7 candidates on the police Eligibility Record
Ms. Kirkpatrick stated that this proposed Ordinance is to amend the current Federal Way City Code to allow
certification of seven candidates on the police eligibility register. There has been minimal change to the Code
language. The current Code certification rule is for five candidates, and they are changing it to seven candidates to
comply with current law. Council member Dovey moved to recommend approval of the proposed Ordinance
and forward to full Council for the first reading at the July 19, 2005 City Council Meeting. Ferrell seconded.
Motion passed.
Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory Funding
Ms. Faber stated that Centerstage presented a proposal, and indicated that they were interested in managing Knutzen
Family Theatre operations. Their proposal included moving into the Theatre, managing the Theatre and eliminating
the rent. Staff spent a number of months reviewing their financial information, meeting with them and discussing
different options. City of Federal Way staff was concerned about their financial stability, and their capability of
managing the Knutzen Family Theatre operations. Staff has learned that Centerstage is not financially stable at this
time. A one-year increase in funding to support Centerstage to assist with the budget gap would allow Centerstage to
regain its financial stability under the new leadership. The Arts Commission decided to recommend to Council to
increase Centerstages Contract For Services award amount from $8,000 to $18,000 for 2005, and adding $5,000 to
their award amount in 2006. Council member Dovey asked if the Arts Commission would be coming back in two
years asking for additional funding for their Cultural Plan? Ms. Faber answered that the Arts Commission felt very
comfortable that they could still do their Cultural Plan. Council member Dovey moved to provide an additional
$10k of funding through the Contract for Services Cultural Arts Programs for 2005 (the total contract would
be $18,000) and $5,000 in 2006 as a one-time solution to assist with stabilizing the CS budget, and forward to
the full City Council on July 19 for approval. Ferrell seconded. Motion passed.
PENDING ITEMS
Fireworks will be added to pending items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. David Kaplan stated he would be willing to assist with the written materials, if Council decided to implement an
education program for fireworks.
NEXT MEETING – August 8, 2005 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 6:30p.m.