2020-07-07 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Remote Meeting
July 7, 2020 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting held remotely to order at 6:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Greg Baruso, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda Kochmar.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
July 4th Public Safety Report
Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter provided a report and answered Council questions
regarding firework enforcement over the holiday. He reiterated that he would
like to see a community campaign next yearthat engages multi -family housing,
homeowners associations and local civic organizations posting signs
discouraging the use of personal fireworks.
Status Update on CARES Act Distribution
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola updated Council on the process to -date. He
thanked staff members for their assistance on this project and noted the
deadline to apply for a business grant is July 15.
In response to questions raised Mr. Ariwoola noted after July 15 the
applications will be downloaded and screened to make sure the requirements
are met. The turnaround time is based on the number of applications received
and how long the process takes to review each one.
Mayor Ferrell also reported on the Business Resiliency Task Force and
Community Continuity Task Force meetings which have been occurring via
Zoom with community and business members. Councilmember Kochmar
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7
July 7, 2020
suggested the Mayor reach out to large businesses such as Amazon as the
business climate has recently changed in the City of Seattle.
Reopening of City Hall and city facilities
Parks Director John Hutton updated the Council on the procedures and
protocols in place for keeping city facilities clean and sanitized. Temperature
scanners have been ordered for all locations and all facilities will also follow
the Governor's mandate of mask or face coverings. The City Hall janitorial
contract has also been added to in order to increase cleaning. He provided
specific updates regarding the Community Center, Dumas Bay Centre, and the
Performing Arts and Event Center.
Council President requested to be a part of the discussion for Council
Chambers and adjustments that need to be made for Council return to the
dais.
Sound Transit Update
Public Works Director EJ Walsh reported on recent announcements made by
Sound Transit regarding declining revenues from COVID-19. He referenced
his email from earlier in the day which provided more specifics, however noted
due to funding shortfalls projects which are not already 100% funded will be
pushed out to summer 2021.
The Federal Way Link Extension and station are fully funded and will not be
impacted, however other projects in the region not fully funded will continue in
their current process and be reevaluated before moving forward. This includes
the Tacoma Dome Link Extension and the Operations and Maintenance
Facility —South (OMF) project. Sound Transit has assured city staff they will
contact Federal Way homeowners with this information and provide timely
updates.
b. Council Committee Reports
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair
Kochmar reported the next meeting is July 14 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. She noted the
League of Women Voters has expressed interest in speaking at the next meeting.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Chair Koppang noted the last
committee meeting was well attended and items discussed will be on the consent
agenda at the next meeting regarding roads and annexation. Airport issues and
Sound Transit updates have been added to the agendas moving forward. The next
meeting is August 3 via Zoom.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — Chair Tran
reported on the June 23 meeting during which the COPS grant of $750,000 was
discussed and forwarded to Council. He noted this hiring grant allows Federal Way to
improve the ratio of officers to 1.4 per 1,000 residents. He also noted the Committee
forwarded LTAC funding recommendation to Council.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Assefa-Dawson thanked
Councilmember Tran for the report on the LTAC grant funding. The July meeting has
been canceled and the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, August 12.
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7
July 7, 2020
Regional Committees Report (PIC) — Councilmember Moore reported the next
meeting is July 8 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Council President Report — Council President Honda supports writing letters to
encouraging businesses to relocate to Federal Way who is more business friendly
than other larger cities who are enacting restrictive policies. She would love to
increase the job availability in the community to help with commuting. She reported on
the annual meeting of the National League of Cities which was helpful but limited due
to the online platform.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Allison Taylor spoke regarding the COPS grant on the agenda. She voiced her desire to see salary
savings from current police department vacancies be re -allocated and re -distributed to fund
community programs or social workers to support the community.
The City Clerk read a letter from Carson Hill regarding police accountability.
Mayor Ferrell asked Police Chief Andy Hwang to respond to the comments regarding the
Federal Way Police Department. Chief Hwang briefly reported on the department's national
accreditation, including the process and procedures and independent audits the department
goes through. He also spoke to the current staffing level, reallocation of officers due to school
and mall closures from COVID-19, and the expectation of the COPS Grant.
Mayor Ferrell noted he will be hosting a community forum later this month which will address
some of these issues and more. Council thanked Chief Hwang for his comments and asked
additional questions regarding social workers or resources available to officers on calls;
increase in mental health calls for service due to the pandemic; and the amount of training
each officer receives per the grant requirements.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
b. Vouchers — May 2020
c. Monthly Financial Report — May 2020
d. Tourism Enhancement Grant Recommendation for July -December 2020
e. 2020 COPS Hiring Program Grant
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH E ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
a. 2019/2020 Biennial Budget Amendment
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola presented an overall financial update prior to presenting
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7
July 7, 2020
the budget amendment. He included an update on major revenues including sales tax,
property tax, building permit fees, traffic safety, utility tax, and Proposition 1. Included was
a brief explanation of how Federal Way is in a better position than most neighboring cities
and what to watch for in 2021.
Mr. Ariwoola presented the 2019/2020 Budget Amendment and noted the amendment
meets the state requirement and all funds, with the exception of one, meet the reserve
requirement. He concluded by noting 2020 will be easier than 2021 where with the
continued pandemic the city will face increased challenges.
Citizen Comment — no comments were provided.
Council thanked Mr. Ariwoola for his presentation and information presented. Mayor
Ferrell indicated action on this item will take place under first reading of the ordinance
under Agenda Item 8a.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER
KOPPANG SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Baruso
Councilmember Kochmar
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Tran yes
yes
a. Arts Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT KIMBERLY BOWMAN AS A VOTING
MEMBER OF THE ARTS COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022;
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Baruso
Councilmember Kochmar
b. Ethics Board Appointment
No action was taken on this item.
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Tran yes
yes
c. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT MICHAEL CAMPSMITH AND GEORGE
VADINO TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE APRIL 30,
2023; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
d. Human Services Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT SOFIA MAYO TO THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION WITH TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2022; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7
July 7, 2020
DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
e. Shelter Grant Opportunity — King County
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford reported the Department of Commerce
recently released a grant application for shelter funding. She noted the city currently does
not have a shelter that fits the eligibility requirements of a low -barrier shelter that can add
capacity as of December 2020.
This specific grant allows for jurisdictions to apply jointly in that the city is able apply with
or in support of King County. If successful, a shelter in King County could be used to serve
the region. The deadline to apply is July 17.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PARTICIPATING IN A COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION WITH KING COUNTY FOR SHELTER
FUNDING; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND.
Council President Honda and the Councilmembers thanked Ms. Bridgeford for all of
her hard work during this trying time and recognizing the increase need for human
services and homelessness in the city and region.
The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar yes
8. ORDINANCES
a. First Reading: Council Bill #7791201912020 Biennial Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18-860,19-
867 AND 19-881)
The staff report was presented during Public Hearing item 6a.
Citizen Comment — no comments were received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JULY
21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
b. First: Reading: Council Bill #780/South 320th Street Annexation
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page S of 7
July 7, 2020
ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-ONE (21) ACRES KNOWN AS THE "S. 320TH
STREET ANNEXATION," INTO THE CITY PURSUANT TO RCW 35A.14.120; ASSIGNING
ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATIONS UPON ANNEXATION;
REQUIRING ASSUMPTION OF A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF CITY INDEBTEDNESS
AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Planning Manger Doc Hansen presented the information regarding the South 320th
Street/South 316th/32nd Avenue annexation. Mr. Hansen stated the owners of the
property submitted a Notice of Intent to Annex petition on September 26, 2019. The
total property included totals 21.44 acres across 7 parcels.
The subject property is located north and adjacent to Sout 320th Street; East of
Interstate -5; West and adjacent to 32nd Avenue South and south of S 316th Street.
Following the 60% petition on December 20, 2019 the City Council held a public
hearing on March 17, 2020 approving a resolution to send the potential annexation to
the King County Boundary Review Board (BRB) for review. The BRB approved the
annexation on June 1, 2020. The annexation will be complete with filing of the signed
ordinance after enactment.
Citizen Comment — no comments were received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JULY 21, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
C. Second Readina/Enactment: Council Bill #778/Establishing the Mavor's
Emergency Powers/APPROVED ORDINANCE #20-889
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
MAYOR'S EMERGENCY POWERS; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.09 TO THE FEDERAL
WAY REVISED CODE INCLUDING SECTIONS 2.09.010; 2.09.011; 2.09.012; AND 2.09.013.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Baruso
Councilmember Kochmar
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Tran yes
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson reported she has been working with SCA Black Elected Officials on
a Racial Equity and Justice series this coming Friday. She is hopeful councilmembers will attend to
learn and discuss the history and journey in our county of racial disparities and discrimination.
Councilmember Baruso thanked staff for another great Zoom meeting. He thanked the Mayor for
meeting with him and CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson to discuss important issues and being open,
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7
July 7, 2020
he looks forward to working with him in the future. He asked those who can to wear masks and be
compassionate to those who cannot. He also cautioned against what he feels is a recent uptick in
speeding.
Councilmember Tran spoke regarding the new mandate from the Governor to wear masks or facial
coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. He also noted due to budget cuts, the local DSHS
office in Federal Way will be closed every Monday in July for furlough.
Councilmember Koppang acknowledged while it is not the first day of the year, it is the beginning of
the second half of the year and he is hoping for a better second half. He reminded the Council of
good work they are doing and will continue to do in addressing difficult issues.
Councilmember Moore provided no report.
Councilmember Kochmar reported on the upcoming Kiwanis Salmon Bake which has been a tradition
in our community for 64 years. She noted this year you order your dinners and pick them up at a
scheduled time; all proceeds go to the Food Bank. She noted tickets are available for $20 each
through July 20.
Council President Honda reported Council began the night at 4:30 p.m. with interviews for multiple
commission vacancies. She appreciates those who have applied and congratulated those who were
appointed. She directed those interested in serving on a volunteer commissions to check the city
website for openings. She attended the Lion's Club Make Music event at Jimmy Mac's Roadhouse.
She also encouraged the community to purchase dinner tickets for the 64th Annual Kiwanis Salmon
Bake with proceeds supporting the .Food Bank. In closing she asked everyone to be kind to one
another.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Attest:
S4�hanie Courtney U
City Clerk
Approved by Council: o'1 -2,1 -UW
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7
July 7, 2020