05/12/2026 Parks/Recreation/Human Services & Public Safety Committee

The City of Federal Way Parks/Recreation/Human Services & Public Safety Committee met on May 12, 2026, to discuss several agenda items including the city flag policy, the school resource officer interlocal agreement, the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, and the City Hall elevator modernization project. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to public comments and committee discussion on the flag policy, with diverse opinions expressed regarding the raising of various flags representing different community groups. The committee debated whether to maintain the current restrictive policy or adopt a more inclusive approach allowing temporary flags for cultural and civic events, with concerns about political implications and the need for clear guidelines. A motion to forward a resolution to change the flag policy was introduced but later withdrawn, with plans for further one-on-one discussions to draft a clearer policy. The committee approved the 2026-2027 school resource officer interlocal agreement and authorized staff to reject the single bid for the City Hall elevator modernization project and re-solicit bids due to budget overruns. The CDBG Annual Action Plan was presented with discussions on funding allocations, project readiness, and the possibility of using CDBG funds for city capital projects to improve timeliness of expenditures. The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center provided a positive quarterly update on attendance and revenue. Overall, the meeting focused on procurement-related decisions for the elevator project and school resource officers, budget allocations for community development, and policy deliberations on flag displays.