PRHSPSC MINS 02-13-2018City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS RECREATION HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday February 13, 2018
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Johnson, and Committee members Koppang and Moore
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Honda
Staff Members in Attendance: Eric Rhoades, Assistant City Attorney, Andy Hwang, Chief of Police,
Cathy Schrock, Support Services Manager, John Hutton, Parks Director, Steve Ikerd, Parks Deputy
Director, Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford CDBG/HS Coordinator, Jeri -
Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant, and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Asst. II.
Guests: Ashley Cormier, Washington CAN
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:03pm
Commission Comment: None
Public Comment: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Koppang motioned to approve the January 9, 2018 minutes as written.
Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
2018/2019 Diversity Commission Work Plan
Mr. Watson reported that in January the Diversity Commission adopted its work plan for the 2018/2019
period. Mr. Watson reviewed the work plan with committee. The work plan includes their values,
mission statement, and four major items. They are working with Advancing Leadership on a Cultural
Fair, which is a new event on the work plan. The fair will take place in August. The name of the event is
"Flavor of Federal Way". A page was missing from the work plan, and the committee wanted to see the
complete plan before they voted on it. Committee member Moore motioned to move this item to the
end of the committee business agenda. Committee member Koppang seconded. Motion passed.
Tony Lind Paving
Mr. Ikerd reported that the city contracted with Tony Lind Paving to repair worn and root damaged
asphalt at seven sites. The repairs were completed at the end of 2017. The City Council must accept the
work as complete to meet the state agencies requirements. There are still some locations that need
repairs, but we did not have enough funding in the budget. Committee member Koppang moved to
forward the acceptance of the Tony Lind Paving asphalt path repair work as complete and
forward the authorization to the February 20, 2018 City Council consent agenda for approval.
Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Federal Way and the South King Fire and Rescue
District to Occupy a Portion of City Hall
Mr. Ikerd reported that the South King Fire and Rescue (SKFR) District has rented space at City Hall
since 2004. They provide fire code safety inspections and plan review permits for the citizens of Federal
Way. Their lease has expired, and both city staff and the SKFR District would like to renew it for another
ten years. Chair Koppang inquired if there had been any discussion regarding purchasing the small piece
of property that they own and incorporating part of the lease payment to pay for that. Mr. Hutton
answered that there has not been any discussion regarding that. Committee member Moore moved to
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forward the proposed Interlocal Agreement between the City of Federal Way and South King Fire
and Rescue relating to office space in the Federal Way City Hall building to the February 20, 2018
consent agenda for approval. Committee member Koppang seconded. Motion passed.
Fifth Amendment for Tree Services
Mr. Ikerd stated that the Parks Department currently has an agreement with Thundering Oak Enterprises
to perform tree services. There have been so many tree issues, that the contract ran out of money. Staff is
asking to add an additional $66,000.00. The contract will expire at the end of 2018. Committee member
Koppang moved to forward the proposed Fifth Amendment between the City of Federal Way and
Thundering Oak Enterprises to the February 20, 2018 consent agenda for approval. Committee
member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Agreement for Shelter and Related Services
Ms. Schrock stated that the Police Department has been renewing this contract every year since 2010.
Since 2010 there haven't been very many changes; each year there has been small daily incremental
changes to the daily animal fee. This year is the first year that they implemented a few more cost
recovery changes. For the past four years the Police Department has reduced the annual costs. The
Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is the only viable option for the Department. The city is
issuing an average of 2,000 pet licenses a year. Committee member Koppang moved to forward the
Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Agreement for Shelter and related Services to the
February 20, 2018 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded.
Motion passed.
Agreement between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Federal Way
Police Department to Provide Grant Funding for Traffic Enforcement
Chief Hwang stated that they are seeking approval to enter into an agreement WTSC to accept $3,000 in
grant funds for traffic enforcement. The department received Council approval on November 21, 2017 to
enter into an agreement with WTSC for $29,000. They now want to give the department an additional
$3,000. These funds help with traffic enforcement in many areas such as impaired driving, seat belt use,
distracted driving, and Target Zero Teams. Committee member Koppang moved to forward the IAA
between the WTSC and the Federal Way Police Department to the February 20, 2018 City Council
consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Additional discussion was held.
Committee member Moore would like to see some statistics and data on how this grant helps with
collisions. Chief Hwang stated that traffic enforcement works. When they do more traffic enforcement
campaigns, the numbers drop. Chief Hwang stated that if they can get additional funding for traffic
enforcement, then they will take it. Motion passed.
Goods and Services Agreement for Installation and Electrical Repair of Police Vehicle Emergency
Equipment
Chief Hwang stated they have used this vendor for many years. They install and repair police vehicle
equipment. Some of the equipment includes prisoner and canine containment cages, lighting and push
bumpers. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020. The total cost
should not exceed $300,000 per year. Committee member Moore moved to forward the Goods &
Services agreement with Systems for Public Safety, Inc. for the installation and electrical repair of
Police Vehicles, to the February 20, 2018 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee
member Koppang seconded. Motion passed.
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Goods and Services Aereement for Police Uniforms, Alterations and Repairs
Chief Hwang reported Bratwear Sound Uniform Solutions produces and repairs and alters jumpsuits,
jackets and pants for the Officers. The total expenditure will not exceed $50,000.. Committee member
Koppang moved to forward the Goods and Services Agreement with Bratwear Sound Uniform
Solutions for Police Uniforms, repairs and alterations to the February 20, 2018 Council consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
2018/2019 Diversity Commission Work Plan - Continued
Deputy Mayor asked what the budget is for the MLK event. Mr. Watson answered that its $5,000. This
year it was held at the PAEC at no cost. They will revisit on whether or not it can be held at the PAEC in
2019. Committee member Moore requested that the 2018/2019 Diversity Commission Work Plan be
presented at the next City Council meeting. Committee member Koppang moved to forward the
2018-2019 Diversity Commission Work Plan to the February 20, 2018 City Council Business
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON EMERGING ISSUES
Update on Rental Inspection Program
Ashley Cormier is the Federal Way organizer from Washington CAN. Ms. Cormier was at the meeting to
discuss a rental inspection ordinance and why it is needed in the City of Federal Way. She stated that
there is a big problem in Federal Way for a lot of renters. Many people are paying high rent and dealing
with substantial conditions. The ordinance will create an oversite department, which is fully funded by
the landlords. Each landlord in Federal Way has to be registered within the city. There is a fee that they
would have to pay based on the size of units that they have.
A very robust discussion was held.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:17p.m.
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