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2020-11-17 Council Minutes - RegularCITY 017 1;6deral Vlll�y CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Remote Meeting November 17, 2020 — 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 Leandra Craft, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda Kochmar. IWOOTOM; 7; 11; r-351 0"111 irzi; 1! 11 i � a 100", 1 UMTile reirtim rse,•TOr-8111triorize• VAp, rises reiaieu it UIV),y, 1 Bj_ 1"5 W' t -01, a 2020 budget amendment to Council in December to balance the funds. FERT-WI - #T T have to be made and received by November 30 to be reimbursable. 11111111; 1 !!1 � � � � I•I � � Irawmalleff-WRIMM Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page I of 12 November 17, 2020 Johnson stated he has reached out and not received an answer; he doesn't believe they are considering an extension. b. Proclamation: American Indian Heritage Month — November 2020 MEEZOMM He noted the City's 30-year time capsule event was a success with over 100 folks gathered, socially distanced and with face coverings. Among those in attendance were the City Council, the Federal Way Historical Society and many local and regional leaders. He noted a monument will be placed on a rock at the Performing Arts and Event center which will reference the capsule. The Mayor also encouraged everyone to attend the Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting on November 19 at noon; please send in your questions and he will be available along with the department directors to provide updates. M- 9 FR70RWI - I - -- 9 1- - ATVA 5. He met with 5 different classes via zoom and was asked some great questions by students. As a reminder, the second December City Council Meeting is canceled for a holiday break for the Council and staff. Mayor Ferrell noted Sound Transit has responded to the joint concerns of himself, the Council and the local community regarding the proposed artwork. Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff has agreed to start the process over and engage the community for the -.rtwork at the new Link Light Rail Station. Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety,Committee (PRHSPSI: Chair Kochmar reported the next meeting will be December 8 at 5:00 p.m. TeMe 1 -6m on November 2 and the items on tonight's agenda. He noted the next meeting will be held December 7 at 5:00 p.m. Ri Cgiii L • .Arl - 92 9 , - •- - you I VIRUS 9 X i i N M, F rw WaTel I -11110211111 • Ems LTAC is December 9 at 10:00 a.m. She noted she attended the PIC meeting where new Boards and Commission appointees were discussed. Regional comiMtoes R -Oouncilmember Moore had no report. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 12 November 17, 2020 Count[] President Bgpo�,!I�: Council President Honda reported on a phone conversation she had with the artist (Sound Transit Link Station) who stated he is open to input. She also in these difficult times. She was pleased to be reappointed to the Board of Health and attended a briefing where Director Patty Hayes provided updates. She and Councilmember week and is looking forwarding to informative seminars. r, W111r.1y"ZWOKO-191A I ky, I =1 k" k Lorie Lucky expressed concerns about the SCORE facility. Lyn Idahosa shared that she too has concerns regarding the SCORE facility and how it is managed and how our citizens are treated at that facility. Ms. Idahosa also asked Council how they give thoughtful consideration to the Black Community in Federal Way when making decisions. I -se - so -1 a a- I Alison Fine congratulated Councilmember Craft and echoed concern regarding the treatment at the SCORE Jail facility and urged council to not put financial decisions before humanity. Ms. Fine also shared her support for the Covid precautions being taken by the City at the Community Center, and noted while her family also misses the opportunities at the Community Center, safety is the current priority. The City Clerk read comment from Zena Courtney requesting that the Community Center Pool not be closed. (3) beds to use as needed. a. Minutes — November 4 Regular and Special Meeting b. Citywide Adaptive Traffic Signal Control — ITS Improvements— Phasel & 2 and Phase 3 Authorization to Transfer Funds and Expenditure Increase of the Project c. 2020 Pavement Markings — Citywide Project Acceptance d. SW 320th Street Preservation Project — Bid Award e. SW 356 th Street Preservation Project — Bid Award f. Horizontal Curve Warning Signs — Bid Award g. South 348th Street Entrance Sign — Final Acceptance Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 12 November 17, 2020 h. vice-s-.Iontrazt sc-qre-J44 — PULLED i. Agreement between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the FWPD to provide Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Liaison j. Agreement between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the FWPD to provide Grant Funding for Traffic Enforcement k. Kiewit Bridge and Marine Extra Duty Police Services Agreement Regency Cleaners — "Goods & Services" Agreement for Police Uniform and Plainclothes Dry Cleaning COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH G AND I THROUGH L ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes ''ounciimemDeri,iioorestaTearie,o-I concerns and asked for more information regarding this contact and the facility's history and oper lawsuits. CO11,1CILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. Councii eiresicient noncia aSKea Tor cianiltCILIUI I C1,J LU TMZ=IT Ryan Call clarified it is a motion to table. pending lawsuits and any specifics regarding jail audits of SCORE and other facilities. Council also discussed sending this item back to Committee to be further discussed before it coming back to Cou-icil for action. ff# M-NIMF-Araro on mily's 0 the department may have a difficult time if they do not have these three additional beds. Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes The Mayor announced this item was tabled. He would discuss this at agenda setting and more information will be brought back to Council. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 12 November 17, 2020 a. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of 2021-2022 Biennial Budget (Public Hearing per RCW 35A.34 ... continued from November 4, 2020) fiy Councilmembers. 111061461, At 8:36 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would take a brief recess for approximately 9 minutes. He reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Discussion continued regarding the desire to fund a Diversity and Inclusion positon who would oversee all aspects of the the city including purchasing, training, hiring, and overall city vision. The request is to add a sustainable position that is not short term. I In ff-IM12MIS MUNSON greatest value to the City. FA*4 21 OF-M BYAT&161 0 IM zKol 011 63W I I A a I ago RZT-32 nelwgfi� Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes 11 1 1 11WITE 1127 MINIMUM 11�= •E 1; � b4 PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of 2021 Property Tax Levy — (Public Hearing per RCW35A.34 ... continued from November 4, 2020) Finance Director Ade Ariwoola highlighted the previous public meetings where the properN tax and budget were discussed and noted the council passed the Substantial Ne Resolution on November 4. Old property rate is 0.97655 per $1,000 of assessed valuati and the new rate is 0.90225 per $1,000 assessed valuation. The Property Tax Levy must certified and submitted to King County by December 2. 1 COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 12 November 17, 2020 Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes C. PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution/Adoption of the 2021-2026 Revision to t Transportation Improvement Plan and Arterial Street Improvement Plan i be awarded. The projects added to the TIP include: • S 288t' St: Military Rd S to 34 th Ave S, an4 • S 288t' St: 16t' Ave S to 34 th Ave S 64ma We -6 lie see, 0 • Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes PUBLIC HEARING: Federal Way Link (FWLE) Development Agreement — 11ter9tion No 1 the Transit Way Agreement was executed in 2019 with the city adopting the Projei Development Agreement and permitting the project as a Design -Build project. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 12 November 17 2020 Mr. Medlen noted having the city take the lead on this project will allow the city to build a better In response to a question, EJ Walsh, Public Works Director noted these funds would be restricted for this purpose and would not be included in general fund or used for other purposes. The amount proposed has been peer reviewed and reviewed by staff. The Council thanked Mr. Medlen and Mr. Walsh for their presentation and asked various clarifying questions. No public comment was received. I OMNI - go 0 a 0 0 '11M Ile 91 Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes e. PUBLIC HEARING: 2021-2022 Human Services General Fund Grant Recommendations complete and submitted on time. --- application. The Commission provided two sets of recommendations, with one set of recommendations including an increase in funding which is not currently proposed in the 2021-2022 budget. el Councilmembers thanked Ms. Bridgeford and the Human Services Commission for all th hard work and asked clarifying questions. In response Ms. Bridgeford stated pa areas where gaps in funding are found. Public Comment: gyrithig RitkWagggtan provided comments as a Human Services Commissioner. She 1Q:1i 761el J�e J ri wire 1jimneW n ej VIIIIIJOEMIll 0 0 1 1 - I i 1 0 .•0 -14 11JOHMW is 1J'q1K197ZKV-9J loll Ill q17-1q MILOW-41 [a, rg pill is W'411 4 14 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 12 November 17, 2020 willing to assist staff with the next process and address any signification barriers applicants may have. BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously- as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes III TAA passed i • • Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes fPUBLIC HEARING: Program Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant ,BActionPlan SaraffWrl •. • ` • is • . • ` ♦ • • ±' • • . • • • i rj Y Action Plan. She noted the Annual Action Plan is a resource for communities to see how proposed impact. strengthen Ms. Bridgeford provided the 2021 objectives which include: improve and expand affordable housing options; expand businesses to create jobs; address and prevent homelessness; •hb •: •'• I1• administer the CDBGprogram.:i Plan is decrease.presented based on the 2020 award amount of $735,417, with a contingency for increase or to aeiays in Tne noTel• • ` r •ZS'1F111 IIIJL •` `• LIJ • i• •. for the PAEC in 2021. These funds have been temporarily added to the housing repair program in the amount of $231,161.60. Thesefundswill bediscussed and brought to Council at a later date, and include a public process. Council President Honda thanked Ms. Bridgeford for her work and also recognized Jeri-Ly Clark for her work on the housing repair program. I Cvnthia kicks-Maccotan thanked the City Staff for making the Annual Action Plan concise and easy tounderstand. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 12 November 17, 2020 ' - • i it - • •, • ,. - • .. • • • Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes • - • - •: r ---• • --s ` - 0 a] r •_. _• r r DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEF DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: I Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS • - • • .. • • MOTOR[ tyj • • •. •�II OVUM •- i go as •- i .• oil -• UnionIiIIIIA this time, the proposing "roll-over"• • cover2020 to December 31, 2020. .. wage increase for the COLA totals40 lip COUNCIL 1 i • r + MOVED APPROVAL OF PROPOSED 1 1 COLLECTIVE unanimouslyBARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL WAY POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed •l'. • Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes i Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Council thanked Mr. Vadino and Mr. Flygare for their presentation and added additional items they would - to see addressed including addressing i • • e' 'f • expansion • '.: broadband • support • businesses • schools. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 9 of 12 November 17, 2020 Mayor Ferrell noted this item will be back on the December 1 agenda for Council consideration and approval. 8. ORDINANCES First Reading a, Council Bill #790 ORDINANCE: Transportation Impact Fee Code Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES; AMENDING FWRC 19.91.030 THROUGH 19.91.110 AND 19.91.140 THROUGH 19.170. (Amending Ordinance Nos.09-627, 10- 658, and 16-822) Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer presented information along with consultant Sarah Keenan. Ms. Keenan provided the background and detailed information regarding the proposed adjustment to the transportation impact fees. Additional information from neighboring jurisdiction rates were provided during the presentation. Mr. Perez noted this amendment was reviewed at both the Planning Commission and the Land Use/Transportation Committees. No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. COUNCILMEMBER U TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE DECEMBER 1, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes b. Council Bill #791 ORDINANCE: Federal Wav Link Extension Alteration No. 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING CHANGE TO THE FEDERAL WAY LINK EXTENSION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND SOUND TRANSIT. The staff presentation was provided during the Public Hearing. No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE DECEMBER 1, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCIL E BER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes c♦ Council Bill #792 ORDINANCE:2021-2022 Biennial Budget AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, ADOPTING THE 2021-2022 BIENNIAL BUDGET. The staff presentation was provided during the Public Hearing. No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes " Page 10 of 12 November 17, 2020 •r; r • • r • r • - • r • r - • •- • r - •r • r • Li••- • r implemented • i not •'.. to be giving employeespay withoutwent a The Council discussed giving a partial COLA (less than the 3%) and utilizing the remaining savings to fund another needed position, such as help in IT department. Councilmember Tran agreed to the suggested compromise. •010 Lid I I J1 14 Ji 1:1:4 U11 10.010 1 ill LOINall • • r • 10 0 LU61• • 03 Zj• will ii NO 1 Nil • r - -• • • - r. • • r amendmentThe passed d.. • i l'.. . CouncilPresident • d CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson Councilmember Barso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft y Councilmember mime SIR • „ r - � � • •- • r - r r . • •: • r • • • '• • • • Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Councilmember Moore Councilmember Kochmar yes Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 11 of 12 November 17, 2020 ren-i-TE&MIUM W-&-7-FMWTr=r1-f1 MIN1797mm=f ,t—aT mayor for putting together the Legislative Agenda and working with Policy Advisor Bill Vad7nol include the copper wire theft pilot program. M RANII 0 T W-11U:Z: $111 loll 11111 rZKOJESI I VIIIIIII Sir • - solo 110ris 1115 Her ForN u arl11, throughout the city. She reminded everyone about the importance of self -care with the new C09VI related orders in place. 19q#qMRW;-W %XAW• I I the meeting. She thanked Councilmember Craft for her words about self -care reiterating its importance. Council President Honda expressed gratitude to Iflayor Ferrell and the City Council for their go work. She noted there may be guidelines related to COVID that we do not understand or agree wit but requested everyone be careful and safe. She also reminded everyone to take care of th neighbors and check in with others. I ilf+ "D DOINURVALANi Attest: $,*hhnie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: ['2-,) Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 12 of 12 November 17,2020