PRHSPSC MINS 09-13-2016City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday September 13, 2016
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Koppang, Committee members Moore and Assefa- Dawson.
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Andy Hwang, Chief of Police, John Hutton, Parks Director, Jeff
Watson, Community Services Manager, Rob Ettinger Dumas Bay Centre Manager, Ryan Call, Assistant
City Attorney, Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to the Council and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative
Asst. H.
Guests: Richard Pierson
Chair Koppang called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
Public Comment: Richard Pierson, a 40 year resident of Northlake, moved to the area for the
naturalness of Federal Way. Mr. Pierson talked about a project that he has been working on for over a
year. It's called the Northlake Conservation Reserve Project. He also urged the committee to consider a
moratorium on the corporate parks zoning permitting.
Commission Comment: None
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Moore moved to approve the July minutes as written. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2016/2017 Diversity Commission Work Plan
Mr. Watson reviewed the four major items on the Diversity commissions 2016/2017 work plan. No
discussion was held. Committee member Moore moved to forward the 2016 -2017 Diversity
Commission Work Plan to the September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee
member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Committee member Moore inquired about the Freeman Award. Mr.
Watson answered that it is not on the work plan because it is considered an ongoing item. Motion
passed.
First Amendment to Cedar Building Services, Inc.
Mr. Ettinger stated that Cedar Building Services has been providing janitorial services at Dumas Bay
Centre since 2013. They have done an excellent job at the Center, and able to stay under budget. There is
an increase in compensation on the contract due to the increase in prevailing wage. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the proposed agreement to the September 20, 2016 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
Interagency Agreement Between the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force Acting Through the City of Seattle Police Department and Federal Way Police
Chief Hwang stated that this is managed by the Seattle Police Department. They assist law enforcement
with cybercrimes and child pornography. These investigations can be very complicated, and involves
people that are out of state. The Department of Justice has these tasks forces setup to assist local law
enforcement agencies. There is no cost to the City of Federal Way. Committee member Moore moved
to forward the Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force Acting through the City of Seattle Police Department and Federal Way Police
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Department to the September 20, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
Drug Enforcement Administration Asset Forfeiture Sharing MOU and Stat and Local HIDTA
Task Force Agreement
Chief Hwang stated that this is a regional collaboration that targets mid -level drug dealers. A Detective is
assigned to this task force. The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) pays for the Detective to be a
member of the task force. The asset forfeitures are shared equally between the participating agencies.
This Agreement reimburses FWPD for the Officer's overtime up to $17,753.00. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the Drug Enforcement Administration MOU and State and
Local HIDTA Task Force Agreement between the City of Federal Way / Federal Way Police
Department and U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to the September
20, 2016, City Council consent agenda. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
2016 Target Community Engagement Funds Grant
Chief Hwang stated that Target asked them to apply for the Community Engagement Funds Grant in the
amount of $1500.00. The grant funds will be used to purchase stickers, pencils, magnets and other items
that will be handed out to kids and adults. There are no matching funds or reporting requirements.
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the request to apply for the $1,500 Target
Corporation Grant for the Federal Way Police Departments Crime Prevention Program, to the
September 20, 2016 City Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore
seconded. Motion passed.
Parks Asphalt Trail Repairs
Mr. Hutton stated that this project has been a major priority for the Parks Commission for several years.
Many of the trails and pathways in the parks have been damaged by roots. Committee member Assefa-
Dawson asked why this is a Parks Department project since it is an asphalt overlay. Mr. Hutton stated
this project is for small walking trails in the parks. Mr. Call added that these do not have the same build
standards as the roads have. Roads are much more expensive. Chair Koppang added that Parks staff does
not have the time or resources to do this on their own. They will be able to contract it out at a reasonable
cost. Committee member Moore asked where the companies that submitted bids are based out of. Mr.
Hutton was unsure; Committee member Moore would like a follow -up to this question. Committee
member Moore moved to forward the authorization of a bid award for asphalt trail repairs in the
amount of $145,488.18 to Tony Lind Paving and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement
and forward to the September 20, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
The following items are related to the Town Square Park project, accepting the projects as complete,
and filing the paperwork with the State to release the retainage to the contractors.
Eastern States Paving, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Eastern States Paving, Inc.
contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $1,876.50 retainage to the full
Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion
Passed.
Fieldturf USA, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the Fieldturf USA, Inc. installation of the
playground safety surface at Town Square Park as complete and forward the authorization of staff to
release their $4,111.45 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval.
Committee member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
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Landscape Structures, Inc. Retainaae Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Landscape Structures, Inc.
installation of the Zipkrooz and Oodle Swing at Town Square Park as complete and forward the
authorization of staff to release their $1,792.05 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion Passed.
Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. Retainne Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the Northwest Playground Equipment,
Inc. installation of the Activo Bambino and Spring Toys at Town Square Park as complete and forward
the authorization of staff to release their $1,467.18 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016
consent agenda for approval. Committee member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
Metro Group, LLC Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Metro Group, LLC contract
as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $4,278.10 retainage to the full Council
September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion Passed.
American Guaranteed Roofing & Construction Retainaae Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the American Guaranteed Roofing &
Construction contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $15,036.75
retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
Global Contractors, LLC Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Global Contractors, LLC
contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $3,561.25 retainage to the full
Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion
Passed.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON EMERGING ISSUES
Committee member Moore stated that he would like to submit to the committee a press release from
Senator Mark Miloscia on homelessness and his plans. He thinks this is something that should be shared.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge added that there seems to be a push to provide immediate housing and it's
impacting Federal Way to some degree. There is an attempt to have a larger impact on the causes of
homelessness and believes that they need to look at all of the perspectives for discussion.
Committee member Moore request to have an update on the homeless encampments at the October
meeting.
Committee member Moore requested an update on the Violence Coalition Committee. Mayor Burbidge
stated that she did not want to ask for a big presentation, when the committee is just getting started.
PENDING ITEMS
Festivals — Chair Koppang stated that he received an email from a member of the Federal Way
Symphony regarding holding a festival at Town Square Park. Deputy Mayor Burbidge said she spoke
with her this morning regarding the event. Town Square Park is a new park and there are policy
discussions and decisions on the use of the Park that need to take place. Mr. Hutton stated that the event
does need to be fully vetted. The discussions have been very preliminary.
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Committee member Assefa- Dawson inquired about a Cultural Festival. This is on the Diversity
Commissions Work Plan.
NEXT MEETING
October 11, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:54p.m.