HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-2003 Item III-BThe regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee was held
May 27, 2003 in the Council Conference Room. Those members in attendance were
as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Borden, Sue Singer and Stacey Brothers
STAFF PRESENT: Paul Krauss, Daryl Faber, David Osaki, Shirley Aird, Shelley David,
and Patti Zook
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Borden at 5:00 p.m.
ACTION:
1. Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2003 Meeting
Councilmember Brothers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to approve the
minutes. Chair Borden concurred.
2. Surplus Items
Councilmember Brothers made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Singer, to approve the
surplus. Chair Borden concurred.
3. Ordinance No. 5765 — Criteria for Determining Recreation Scholarships
Parks and Recreation Director Faber advised that the program changes are so that the
guidelines used for offering programs to low income residents are the same guidelines as those
used by the School District. Councilmember Brothers asked about impacts to the general fund
and Parks and Recreation Director Faber said the level of funding will not change.
Councilmember Brothers wondered if an affidavit of need is required or does the City accept
registrant's word. Parks and Recreation Director Faber said that the City has always accepted
someone's stated need for reduced fee.
Councilmember Singer asked about United States legal residency requirements and Parks and
Recreation Director Faber said the School District and the City will continue the same leniency
in residency requirements as before.
In response to Chair Borden concerns, Parks and Recreation Director Faber does not believe
these changes to the general recreation program will affect senior citizens.
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brothers to recommend
approval. Chair Borden concurred.
4. Resolution No. 3615 — Accept Cultural Development Grant
Councilmember Singer made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Brothers, to recommend
approval. Chair Borden concurred.
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DISCUSSION
Human Services Applications
DV Advocate David showed a video detailing the Domestic Violence Victim Support Team from
the Seattle Police Department. She provided comprehensive information on this volunteer
organization and distributed a description of the program.
Councilmember Brothers inquired about the budget impact for the program manager position.
He asked about number of volunteers for the program. DV Advocate David said the position is
a paid position for the first year and is part-time about 25 hours per week. They can use as
many volunteers as possible. Last year there were 300 verbal calls and there is need to follow
up on each verbal call. The volunteers can assist in preventing escalation of the situation. The
weekends and evenings experience the highest number of calls. She provided examples of
how the volunteers assist police officers. Volunteers are equipped with the resources to
provide assistance to the victims. The victims are made aware of the various processes and
procedures as they relate to their situation. She confirmed that no victim resources are
available on the weekend. Councilmember Brothers stated that the described program sounds
good.
DV Advocate David described the services that she provides to victims. Chair Borden
requested additional information on the incidents and DV Advocate David will provide this
information to the Committee.
2. CDBG Funds for Replacement of Wading Pool at Les Gove Park
Parks and Recreation Director Faber again stated the need for replacing the pool and that the
`aquatic playground' is considered a capital project. He compared the benefits of the spray pool
to the existing wading pool.
Councilmember Singer asked about the possibility of alternative funding sources. She
wondered about partial funding from water quality. Parks and Recreation Director Faber said
that King County might be a source for funding, but they usually the funds are allocated for ball
parks. The City could apply for outside help, or do the spray pool on a smaller scale. The City
will receive $30,000 from water quality program based on the amount of water savings from a
new facility.
In response to Chair Borden questions, Parks and Recreation Director Faber presented
information on the significant amount of water the City will save with the proposed spray pool.
Councilmember Brothers commented that for the cost of $160,000 for the spray pool, he needs
to see demonstrated savings to the City in order to okay the project. He questions such a
project in the current economic times. Chair Borden spoke about economy of scale for the
project.
Parks and Recreation Director Faber offered that he will check with Water Odyssey, which
prepared the colored drawings in the packet, about cost difference in the different size aquatic
playgrounds. He will solicit ideas from different companies and anticipates the project would go
through the bid or RFP process. He will forward the information to the Committee.
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Councilmember Singer suggested contacting service clubs and seek funding opportunities from
them. Chair Borden agreed with the need to look at other funding sources.
Planner Aird confirmed that the Committee is interested in funding the project, but not at the
$160,000 level.
3. Tree City USA
Parks and Recreation Director Faber referred to the application in the agenda packet and said
that the Tree Board which is citizen based is now forming. The City has a tree ordinance in
effect. He spoke about educating citizens of how and what to plan, and how to maintain. Chair
Borden wants the tree ordinance reviewed to see if changes are needed.
Councilmember Singer asked about a public tree care policy and Parks and Recreation Director
Faber said that there is not a system wide program for this.
Councilmember Brothers wondered how to coordinate the Tree City USA program and the
Neighborhood Matching Grant programs for neighborhoods that have expressed an interest in
having additional trees. Parks and Recreation Director Faber said there are NMG grants
available for implementation of the tree program.
INFORMATION:
1. Capital Facilities Plan — Follow Up
Materials in the agenda packet are for informational purposes and Lanny Petitjean, Grant
Accountant, prepared the spreadsheet. Chair Borden says it is interesting to see what was
accomplished.
Planner Aird presented information on the costs to provide sidewalks, curb cuts and gutters.
Public Works staff is working on a City-wide inventory for planning purposes. The Capital
Facilities Plan for 2005 will contain a regular program to provide sidewalks, curb cuts and
gutters.
Councilmember Brothers gave an example of using $15,000 from CDBG and prioritizing need
of sidewalks based on low income on the census tracts. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss would like to see the program do enough to make it worthwhile
for the community.
2. Staff Memorandum regarding Woodinville Comprehensive Plan — Low Impact
Development
Materials in agenda packet are in response to information Councilmember Singer
received. Staff wants to reaffirm what the Committee wants to process. Committee
has expressed a desire for the environmental chapter of Comprehensive Plan to focus
more on vegetative or native plants.
Chair Borden confirmed that the information contains some interesting ideas and she
would like to talk about them at the next meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further items to come before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at
6:05 p.m.
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