PRHSPSC MINS 10-09-2018City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday October 9, 2018
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Johnson, Committee members Koppang and Moore.
Staff Members in Attendance: Eric Rhoades, Assistant City Attorney, John Hutton, Parks Director,
Chief Andy Hwang, Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter, Jeff Watson, Human Services Manager, Ade Ariwoola,
Finance Director Yarden Weidenfeld, Senior Policy Advisor, and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative
Assistant II.
Guests: Chair Bobby Jennings and Co -Chair Winston Bell from Federal Way Youth Action Team
(FWYAT), Chair Dr. Bob McKenzie from Chiefs Call/Chiefs Advisory Group
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:03pm
Commission Comment: None
Public Comment: Lyn Idahosa, Federal Way Collective spoke in favor of having a Police
Accountability Review Board or Citizen's Oversight Board. It would be an effective way to get things
done and allow citizens to have their voices heard. Citizens would feel like they are making a change in
the City. She is aware that there is an Advisory Board, but she thinks that there should be something else
implemented.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Moore motioned to approve the September 11, 2018 minutes as written.
Committee member Koppang seconded. Motion passed.
First Amendment for the Parks and Recreation Program Guide
Staff is requesting approval of a first amendment to extend the term an additional five years and increase
compensation an additional $148,500.00 for a contract total of $196,378.60. The Parks and Recreation
Guide is the main marketing tool for the Parks and Recreation Department, and it's produced three times
a year. Committee member Moore moved to forward the proposed first amendment to the October
16, 2018 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Koppang seconded. Motion passed.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Academy Facility Use Agreement
Federal Way Police Motor Officers are required to obtain their certification annually. This certification
takes place at the Washington State Patrol Academy facility. The cost is $300.00 to use the facility.
Committee member Koppang moved to forward option 1 to the October 16, 2018 consent agenda
for approval. Committee member Moore seconded.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON EMERGING ISSUES
Federal Way Youth Action Team Program Proposal (FWYAT)
Mr. Jennings, Chair of FYWAT gave a Power Point presentation on FWYAT. FWYAT is a
collaboration of local community members that include parents, youth and representatives from
organizations in Federal Way. Mr. Jennings provided an overview of the program, and discussed
programs needed to fill the gaps, the program budget and the additional resources needed. Chair member
Johnson disclosed that he is on the board of the Federal Way Youth Action Team. A long discussion was
held.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Summary
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Chiefs Call/Chiefs Advisory Group
Chief Hwang stated that the Chief's Advisory Group has been in existence for 13 years, and as a police
department they understand the importance of building a partnership with the community. It's central to
the community's success. They are constantly building relationships to earn trust in the community. Dr.
McKenzie, Chair of the Advisory Group stated that in 2004 a group of citizens were willing to work
internally to get as much information to the Chief and also get information from the Chief to pass onto
the community. The group consists of ten members. It's an opportunity for citizens of a diverse group to
come together and communicate directly with the Police Chief. These meetings are held on a quarterly
basis. The committee discussed the possibility of expanding the group and having each Council member
nominate someone to serve on the Chief's Advisory Group. Participants on the group must pass a
background check, and are encouraged to attend the Citizen's Police Academy. A long discussion
continued.
Homelessness Task Force Update
Mr. Weidenfeld provided a brief update on what has occurred at the task force meetings. The four task
groups are still meeting. Task group 1 is looking at the state of homelessness and the root causes of
homelessness. Task group 2 is looking at the housing and day services, emergency response and
outreach. Task group 3 is working on the quality of life, public health and safety issues. They are also
looking at the issues of trash and shopping carts. Task group 4 is looking at other services available in the
city. They are also looking at a central resource center where all of the community resources could be
listed. Chair Johnson asked if the final report would be available before they vote on the budget. Mr.
Weidenfeld answered that he has spoken with the Mayor, and there should be more funding available in
2020 and that Council has the ability to amend the budget. He stated that some of the recommendations
from the task force will not necessarily cost money.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
November 13, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:57p.m.