PRHSPSC MINS 09-14-2021
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City of Federal Way
City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members Participating Via Zoom: Chair Kochmar, Committee member Baruso Assefa-
Dawson
Council Member Participating Via: Council President Honda and Council member Craft
Staff Members Present: Judge David Larson, Joanna Eide, City Attorney, Chief Andy Hwang,
Commander Casey Jones, Sarah Bridgeford, Human Services Manager, Jason Gerwen, Parks Deputy
Director and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative Assistant II.
Guests: Representative Lauren Davis and Representative Jamila Taylor
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:00pm
Public Comment: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Baruso motioned to approve the July 13, 2021 minutes as written. Chair
Kochmar seconded. Motion passed.
Resolution Supporting the Court’s Efforts to Address Addiction and Mental Illness with the
Sequential Intercept Model
Judge Larson introduced Representative Jamila Taylor and Representative Lauren Davis. Judge Larson
reviewed the Sequential Intercept Model. The model takes a more organized and structured approach to
intervention with people as they are coming in and out of the criminal justice system. The model refers to
a stepped process for addressing behavioral health issues in different stages of the criminal justice
system. There are currently six intercepts starting with Intercept zero, which could be Community
Services, Intercept one is law enforcement, Intercept three is Jail/Courts, Intercept four is Reentry and
Intercept Five is Community Corrections. The current system is very fragmented. Right now, under the
law they police could set up a lead program, the jail could setup a jail reentry and the courts could setup
therapeutic interventions. None of them under the law are required to cooperate; the programs are setup
separately. There needs to be a shift from a system-based approach to a program-based approach. Judge
Larson is advocating for a participant-based approach where they’re looking at the participants
themselves and the impacts and benefits to them. The Sequential Intercept Model will allow them to
organize resources in a more efficient and effective way so that ultimately there will be a regional
resource network approach. The grant that they are applying for is doing a demonstration project of how
this model might work. After the presentation from Judge Larson and Representatives Davis and Taylor,
there was a question and answer session with the Committee members, Council President Honda and
Council member Craft. Judge Larson stated that they are expecting to get the grant money at the end of
the year and be able to start the Sequential Intercept model. Committee member Baruso moved to
forward the proposed resolution to the September 21, 2021 City Council meeting. Committee
member Assefa-Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Summary
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CDBG-CV2 Contract with WA State Department of Commerce
Staff Bridgeford provided the background information. As part of the CARES Act there were three
allocations made to CDBG. To prevent, prepare for and respond to the Coronavirus. The Department of
Commerce made the decision to provide a portion of its funding in CV2 to entitlement communities
across the state. The grant funds are prioritizing housing and stability and projects that were previously
funded with CV1 and CV3 funds. Rent assistance continues to be a priority; King County will be the
largest rent assistance provider for the City of Federal Way. The City applied for and was awarded
$224,366.00 in CDBG-CV2 funds. The two projects that qualify are the Catholic Community Services
and the Multi-Service Center. Both projects would receive half of the funds. They will provide rent
assistance to low- and moderate-income households in the City of Federal Way that are behind rent and
had financial impact due to COVID-19. This should help a minimum of 39 households. Committee
member Baruso moved to forward the proposed Agreement to the September 21, 2021 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Assefa-Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
Lease Agreement between Twin Lakes Plaza, LLC and the City of Federal Way for Twin Lakes
Substation
Chief Hwang provided the background information. Twin Lakes Plaza, LLC will be charging $665 per
month ($7,850.00 per year) to lease this space. This is a two-year contract. The space is utilized by the
west end officers for administrative tasks and provide assistance with law enforcement issues around the
Twin Lakes area. Committee member Baruso moved to forward the proposed Agreement to the
September 21, 2021 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Assefa-Dawson seconded.
Motion passed.
Interlocal Agreement between City of Federal Way and Federal Way Public Schools for School
Resource Officers
Commander Jones provided the background information. The Federal Way Police Department has
partnered with the Federal Way School District (FWSD) to provide school resource officers (SRO) since
1998. They started this program at Federal Way High School; they now have SRO’s at all four high
schools. Requirements have changed due to state-wide mandates and legislation. All SRO’s go through
specified training in order to be certified as an SRO. The FWSD reimburses the city at 75% of the
officer’s salary. This is a one-year contract. Another requirement is community input in the form of
meeting with the school district and having community sessions. This provides an opportunity for
students and parents to provide feedback regarding the SRO program. The FWSD is involved in the
interview process for the selection of the SRO’s. Committee member Assefa-Dawson moved to
forward the proposed Agreement to the September 21, 2021 consent agenda for approval.
Committee member Baruso seconded. Motion passed.
King County Registered Sex Offender Cost Reimbursement Agreement
Chief Hwang provided the background information. This is an overtime cost reimbursement agreement
with King County for verifying current addresses and residencies for registered sex offenders. Currently
there are approximately 200 registered sex offenders in Federal Way. 3-5 of those registered are
considered level 3 sex offenders who are most likely to reoffend. The officers will make contact with
every registered sex offender in the community to make sure they’re in compliance with the law. They
will visit level one sex offenders once a year, level two every six months and level three every three
months. The maximum amount for officer overtime reimbursement is $16,841.98. Committee member
Assefa-Dawson moved to forward the proposed Agreement to the September 21, 2021 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Baruso seconded. Motion passed.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Summary
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Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) / U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Agreements
Chief Hwang provided the background information. There is a regional Valley Narcotics Enforcement
Team that is stationed in an undisclosed location in Federal Way. The FWPD has a detective that is a
task force officer that is signed to this VNET team. This contract covers over-time expense for the
detective. This is a one-year contract that is renewed every year. Committee member Baruso moved to
forward the proposed Agreement to the September 21, 2021 Council consent agenda for approval.
Committee member Assefa-Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
Bid Acceptance – Roofing, Replacement at Saghalie Restroom Buildings & Steel Lake Annex-
Barn
Staff Gerwen provided the background information. Staff was authorized by City Council to request bids
for the roofing replacement at Saghalie restroom buildings and the Steel Lake Annex Barn. $170,000.00
was budgeted for the project. There was one responsive bidder and the bid came in at $155,139.82. The
roofs will be replaced with metal roofing and will have a life span of 50 years. Committee member
Assefa-Dawson moved to forward the bid acceptance for the roofing replacement as presented by
staff to the September 21, 2021 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Baruso seconded.
Motion passed.
HVAC Service Contract Amendment
Staff Gerwen provided the background information. Staff solicited bids for services in 2019 and
MacDonald Miller was the successful bidder. They have been successfully managing the scope of
services. Staff is very happy with their quality of work and communication. The Scope of Services have
been changed to update the City Hall Building and Community Center to MERV 13 filters based on CDC
ventilation recommendations. The adjusted compensation is $289,673.10 for three years for a total
contract amount of $496,473.10. Committee member Baruso moved to forward the proposed
Amendment to the September 21, 2021 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa-Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
Janitorial Service Contract Amendment
Staff Gerwen provided the background information. This is a contract amendment to extend the term, add
services and adjust the compensation to the Janitorial Service contract. Staff purchased Clorox machines
with CARES money. The janitorial contractor has been using the machines to clean the facility five times
a week since the City Hall building reopened. This is a very labor intensive service. Committee member
Assefa-Dawson moved to forward the proposed amended Agreement to the September 21, 2021
Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member Baruso seconded. Motion passed.
Other
None
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
October 12, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.