PRHSPSC MINS 10-11-2011City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERV ICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
5:30 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Jeanne Burbidge, Council member Mike Park.
Council member Roger Freeman is excused.
Staff Members in Attendance: Brian Wilson, Chief of Police, Cary Roe, Director Parks, Public Works and
Emergency Management, Amy Jo Pearsall, Assistant City Attorney, Steve Ikerd Parks & Facilities Manager, and
Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guest: Susan Honda, Chair Arts Commission
Chair Burbidge called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m.
Public Comment: None.
Commission Comment: Ms. Honda stated that the reception for the Arts Alive show is scheduled to take place on
Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30pm. The winners will be introduced at the City Council meeting.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY
Council member Park moved to approve the September meeting summary. Council member Burbidge
seconded. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Grant Money for 2011 Uniforms
Chief Wilson stated that they are asking for approval to accept grant money for inclement weather motorcycle riding
gear. The funding will cover six individualized wet weather uniform riding gear. This will outfit the 6 motorcycle
officers in the Traffic Unit. The amount of the grant is $4,200.00. Council member Park moved to forward this
request, to accept WTSC grant funds for the purchase of inclement weather motorcycle riding gear, to the
full Council, consent agenda on October 18, 2011, for approval. Chair Burbidge seconded. Motion Passed.
Fencing Bides Lakota Park
Steve Ikerd reviewed the project that will be taking place at Lakota Park utilizing mitigation funds that have been
approved in the current budget. The fence and backstops are going to be replaced. The fence will be moved closer
to Dash Point road, which will enlarge the field and provide more play area. By moving the field over, they will also
be able to fit in an additional soccer field. Irrigation will also be installed. Staff has met with the Federal Way
School District, and they are in support of the project. Council member Park moved to forward the
authorization of a bid award for Lakota fencing in the amount of $44,446.00 to All Around Fence Company
and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement to the full council October 18, 2011 consent agenda for
approval. Chair Burbidge seconded. Motion passed.
Other: Council member Burbidge discussed the upcoming Diving Trials that will be held at the King County
Aquatics Center. She would like banners to be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
Chief Wilson reported that there will be a briefing on Animal Services at the next FEDRAC meeting.
Council member Burbidge stated that Federal Way received good comments at the meeting that was held to discuss
gang violence.
NEXT MEETING
November 8, 2011.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:45p.m.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday September 13, 2011 Summary
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