PRHSPSC MINS 09-08-2015
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City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday September 8, 2015
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Honda, Committee members Duclos and Moore
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, Police Chief Andy Hwang, John Hutton,
Parks Director, Ryan Call, Assistant City Attorney, and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Asst. II.
Chair Honda called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
Public Comment: None
Commission Comment: None
Committee member Duclos moved to add Adelaide Park Play Structure as item A to the agenda.
Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Adelaide Park Play Structure
Mr. Hutton reported that Adelaide Park play structure has gone through the Parks and Recreation
Commission, and they have chosen a play structure and swing set. The structure will fit in the foot print
of the previous play structure. We have KCDA pricing, and have notified them to be placed on their
installation schedule. The installation will occur between November and February. The total cost for the
project is $110,913.80. This includes the play structure, installation swing set and wood chips. This is
below our budgeted price. This structure should last 15-20 years. Committee member Moore asked if the
play structure was wheel chair accessible. Mr. Hutton stated that there is a ramp that wheelchairs can
use. Mr. Hutton added that all of our playground equipment that we purchase is ADA compliant. Mr.
Moore asked how the conversation went with the commission regarding Chair Honda’s request for the
play structure that was accessible for everyone. Mr. Hutton answered that the commission chose other
design elements for this park. Chair Honda asked if a swing for a child that is disabled could be added to
the swing set. Mr. Hutton answered that the swings on a swing set have to be identical. You cannot have
two different styles. Committee member Moore would like there to be a swing set that is accessible for
kids with disabilities, and would like to know how much more that would cost. Mr. Hutton answered
that staff would look into it.
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Duclos moved to approve the July minutes as written. Committee member
Moore seconded. Chair Honda abstained. Motion passed.
DEA – State and Local HDTA Task Force Agreement – Information Only
Chief Hwang reported that the Department has a Detective assigned to the DEA Task Force, and they
would like to continue with this. The city pays for his salary and benefits, and the DEA pays for the
reimbursement of his vehicle and overtime. The agreement is effective October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016. The total amount of the reimbursement is $17,548.00.
KC RSO Cost Reimbursement Agreement
Chief Hwang reported that each year the state provides funding for checking on registered sex offenders .
There are three levels of sex offenders. Level 1offenders are checked every twelve months, level 2
offenders are checked every six months, and level 3 offenders are checked once every three months. The
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Summary
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majority of registered sex offenders in Federal Way are level one. The maximum amount of the grant is
$37,554.65. Committee member Duclos moved to forward the RSO Overtime Cost Reimbursement
Agreement between the Federal Way Police Department and the King County Sheriff’s Office to
the September 15, 2015 Council agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion
passed.
Agreement with Public Health Seattle/King County to Provide Distracted Driving Enforcement
Funding
Chief Hwang stated that the department has been partnering with the Washington State Traffic Safety
Commission for many years for distracted driving and DUI enforcement. The Public Healt h of Seattle
King County also partners with them. The Public Health of Seattle King County received funding from
WTSC, and they would like to give the department $4,000 to go towards the Distracted Driving
Campaign. Chief Hwang stated that it’s a continuous work in progress. Fatalities are on the rise due to
the introduction of the Smart Phone. The emphasis patrols are making a difference and they are
continuing to educate people. More tickets are being written this year, than last year. Committee
member Duclos moved to forward the Public Health Agreement for distracted Driving
Enforcement to the September 15, 2015 City Council Consent Agenda. Committee member Moore
seconded. Motion passed.
Purchase Replacement Vehicle for Special Investigation Unit Using State Seizure Funds.
Chief Hwang stated that they are requesting to replace an undercover vehicle using State Seizure funds.
The current vehicle is a 14 year old minivan, and the maintenance costs are increasing. They’ve want ed
to replace this vehicle for quite some time, but haven’t always had the seizure funds to do this. The
account is up to $43,000, and they are asking to spend just a little bit over $23,000.00. There are a total
of nine seizure vehicles within the agency. This vehicle will be used for surveillance. The vehicle being
replaced will be sold at an auction. Committee member Duclos moved to forward the Replacement
Vehicle Request to the September 15, 2015 City Council Consent Agenda. Committee member
Moore seconded. Motion passed.
Amendment to FWRC 6.35.030 Relating to Pedestrian Interference
Mr. Call reported that a citizen reviewed the city’s code and asked the City to consider increasing the
distance from ATM’s from 15 feet to 25 feet. Mr. Call looked at 20 jurisdictions, and the majority did
not have an ordinance for this. Of the four that did, one city requires that you catch someone using the
ATM and being solicited at the same time. The others had 15 – 25 feet. They chose to do the largest
buffer that another jurisdiction is using. The significance of the size of the buffer is that you can’t
criminalize just the act by itself; the idea is that the closer someone is to the ATM; there is an intent to
intimidate someone that is using the ATM. That intent would have to be prove n. Duclos asked if there
are signs telling people? Mr. Call answered no; for the most part these are on private property. To prove
the crime there would need to be a victim. It will be one of the more difficult ones to prove. The
constitutionality of this has not been tested. Committee member Duclos moved to forward the
proposed ordinance for First Reading on September 15, 2015. Committee member Moore
seconded. Motion passed.
NEXT MEETING:
October 13, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:34p.m.