PRHSPSC MINS 03-08-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERV ICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
5:30 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Council member Michael Park, and
Council member Roger Freeman
Staff Members in Attendance: Cary Roe, Director of Parks, Public Works & Emergency Management, Amy Jo
Pearsall, Asst. City Attorney, Brian Wilson, Chief of Police, Bryant Enge Administrative Services Director, Steve
Ikerd Parks & Facilities Manager, Rob Ettinger, DBC Conference Coordinator, Lynnette Hynden, Human Services
& Community Affairs Manager, and Debbie Lusebrink, Administrative Assistant I.
Guest: Rita Cipalla, Cipalla Communications, Susan Honda, Arts Commission Chair, Fred Konkell, Parks
Commission Chair
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:35p.m.
Councilmember Park moved to change Item D to Item B on agenda and add to agenda NSP3 and make it
iItem E on Agenda. Chair Burbidge seconded, motion passed. There were two item C’s on the agenda,
therefore, agenda should be Items A-F, not A-E with addition.
Public Comment: None
Commission Comments: Mr. Konkell stated that the Parks Commission has an item on the agenda, and the
Commission could not act on that agenda item, because they did not have a quorum for the March Parks Commission
meeting. He stated that when this item was originally brought up to the Commission there was not any opposition.
He also stated that there will be some vacancy’s opening up soon on the Commission.
Ms. Honda stated that there is a new sculpture down at Dumas Bay Centre. The Arts Commission is sponsoring an
event at the Knutzen Family Theatre, Becci Crow is coming back to speak about her Panda trip to China. Her
artwork will also be hanging in the Gallery. The tickets are $10 and those 18 and under are free. Ms. Honda also
stated that the Diversity Commission distributed books on diversity to four elementary schools.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council member Park moved to approve the February meeting summary. Council member Burbidge
seconded. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Amend Federal Way Revised Code Title 9 Regarding Animal Services
Chief Wilson stated that they have been providing animal control services for six months. While reviewing the code,
they came across some opportunities to revise the code so that it will reflect their current operation. They are
amending Chapters 9.05, 9.18, and 9.25. These changes are 1) to add a definition of bite, 2) change the definition of
a hobby cattery, expand definition of animal cruelty, 3) add “poop/scoop” law, 4) add parks to list of places where
aggressive dogs constitute a nuisance, 5) clarify when and how the animal services authority may abate nuisances,
and 6) clarify how a dangerous dog would be confiscated. Council member Park moved to forward the proposed
ordinance to First Reading on March 15, 2011 City Council meeting. Chair Burbidge seconded. Motion
passed.
Councilmember Freeman arrived.
Dumas Bay Centre Marketing and Communications Plan Update
Dumas Bay Centre (DBC) Coordinator Rob Ettinger stated that $70,000 was approved by Council to provide
marketing updates at DBC. The new website was unveiled in the spring. With the new Marketing Plan they are
hoping to achieve the following performance measures: Secure 1-2 anchor clients, Increase day rental revenues by
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10%, Increase overnight stays by 10% and increase social events by adding 10-20 events. A public meeting was held
in October, with 10-15 people in attendance. The marketing ideas were presented at that meeting. Mr. Ettinger
introduced Rita Cipalla from Cipalla Communications. Ms. Cipalla reviewed the Marketing approaches that were
taken. They have renamed the conference rooms, and developed a new logo that brought out the gazebo and water.
They want to reach out to the business audience and social audience. They have started to advertise on
mywedding.com, and the Bravo Event page. Mailers will be sent out in Spring and Fall. Councilmember Park asked
when this would be completed. Ms. Cipalla answered in the end of April or early May. Councilmember Park stated
that if it was completed in April, it would provide more opportunities. Mr. Ettinger stated that Fall is a very busy
time for them, and it tends to slow down in November and December. Council member Park asked if staff is asking
users of the DBC how they learned of the Centre, Mr. Ettinger answered that they are. They will receive monthly
reports regarding the web and to track progress.
Community Development Block Grant Direct Entitlement
Ms. Hynden stated that whether or not the City should become a direct entitlement has been an ongoing question for
the past four years. The City of Federal Way’s Joint agreement with King County expires at the end of 2011. To
help make the decision, consultants were hired, and Ms. Hynden has met with HUD officials, as well as other
agreement cities. She also participated in many stated wide discussions about how other jurisdictions operate. Ms.
Hynden looked at the size of our city, the projects that we do, and potential projects that could be done with the
CDBG dollars. The consultant was unable to find any firm evidence of whether or not the city should go to direct
entitlement. Ms. Hynden stated that what it comes down to is relationships, and whether or not they are getting good
customer service, and whether or not they can achieve what they need to achieve for the size of our city, and the
entitlement that is received. Ms. Hynden stated that over the last few years, there has been a problem with good
customer service. There are startup costs to become a Direct Entitlement. There is a Consolidated Plan range, and it
is also a highly public process that must be adhered to. Council member Park asked what the current status is with
CDBG. Ms. Hynden answered that we are not funded for 2011; the Federal Government has not passed the
appropriations to fund 2011. Right now there is a proposed 60% cut. Council member Park asked if it was cut
significantly would you still support Direct Entitlement. Ms. Hynden stated that the significant change for her would
be to have a collaborative approach and be able to work the dollars. Michael Park asked if some cities pull out, will
the King County Consortium Admin. Dollars be reduced. Ms. Hynden answered that they would lose an FTE, and
possibly an FTE and a half. It depends on what Redmond and Kirkland decide to do. Council member Park asked
about the startup costs. The consolidated plan would range anywhere from $25,000-$40,000, and she expects that for
the City of Federal Way it will be on the higher range. There are also other assessments that will need to be done,
and those tend to run from $5,000-$10,000. There is a tracking system that will need to be supported by IT. Council
member Park asked if council changes the policy what positions would need to be hired? Ms. Hynden stated her
recommendation would be to bring on a consultant before they commit to hiring an FTE. At minimum there will be
a need for a part-time staff person. Council member Park asked where the funding would come from for a part-time
staff person. Mr. Enge answered that they have not identified a resource to pay for this position. Ms. Hynden stated
that the startup costs are reimbursable; the FTE position will need to find a resource for funding. Council member
Burbidge would like to move forward with this, to the next Council meeting. Mr. Enge stated that he believed they
would have sufficient time before the next Council meeting to sit down with the Mayor and finalize a plan to move
forward. Council member Park stated he would like to see a plan on where the funding for the start-up costs will
come from, and if any additional FTE’s are needed, how would those position(s) be funded. Council member Park
moved to forward the Community Development Block Grant Direct Entitlement without a recommendation
to the March 15, 2011 business agenda. Council member Freeman seconded. Motion passed.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 – Request for Proposals
Ms. Hynden reported that this is the third round of the Neighborhood Stabilization recovery program. This is to form
a partnership with the Habitat of Humanity to further stabilize neighborhoods that have been damaged by the
economic effect on properties that are foreclosed, abandoned or vacant. For the past three years there has been an
average of 250 completed foreclosures of housing units per year. There are 400 a month that are coming in and out
of that cycle. The Department of Commerce has identified two tracts in Federal Way. The minimum funding
available is $500,000. Council member Park asked if there was an action plan for how we will utilize the money.
Ms. Hynden answered that a meeting is scheduled with Habitat for Humanity to begin putting together a plan.
Council member Freeman moved to forward option 1, as written and recommended by staff that the City of
Federal Way will partner with Habitat for Humanity to submit an RFP for the NSP3 funds available to the
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city based on the identified high needs/risk our two census tracts face within the city limits. This request is
moved forward to the March 15, 2011 consent agenda for approval. Council member Park seconded. Motion
passed.
Naming of the Brooklake Overlook/Spur in Honor of Thais Bock
Mr. Ikerd stated that the spur overlooks Brooklake. Mark and Adele Freeland submitted a letter to the Mayor
requesting to name the Brooklake Spur of the West Hylebos Wetlands Boardwalk in honor of Thais Bock. Ms. Bock
was very well known in the birding world, and was founder of the Rainier Audubon Society. Ms. Bock played an
imported role in the preservation of the West Hylebos Wetlands. Council member Park moved approval of the
naming of the Brooklake overlook/spur in honor of Thais Bock and authorization given for a memorial
plaque to the full Council March 15, 2011 consent agenda for approval. Council member Freeman seconded.
Motion passed. Council member Burbidge added that Thais was a very special community member and contributed
a great deal. She stated that she was also a photographer and would like to have her photo’s displayed in the Art
Gallery.
NEXT MEETING
April 12, 2011 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:52p.m.