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Home My WebLink About06-21-2022 Council Minutes - RegularCIT Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall — Council Chambers* *remote attendance option available via zoom June 21, 2022 — 6:30 p.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Council President Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. City officials in attendance: Council President Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Erica Norton, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey. City officials attending remotely: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson City staff in attendance: Interim City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Kochmar led the flag salute. Council President Kochmar excused Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Tran's absence; and acknowledged Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson were participating remotely. 3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT No report was provided. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Cheryl Hurst reported on the recent 8th March of Diapers, diaper drive which collected 10,699 diapers and 6,624 wipes from the Fred Meyers event in Federal Way. These diapers along with all other donations collected in Federal Way and 12 other local cities will support needs in 18 non-profit organizations. She thanked the Mayor, Council and Bill Vadino for their support. Ken Blevens displayed items found in homeless camps as an example of what is littering the city. He is concerned homeless, drug -addicted individuals are being brought to the city and dropped off from other areas. He would like to see shopping cart thefts charged to hold people accountable and into treatment. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 6 June 21, 2022 After discussion and information provided by Interim City Administrator Brian Davis and City Attorney Ryan Call, Councilmember Walsh noted this will be added to the next PRHSPS (Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Council Committee) agenda. Gecffrey Tancredi, resident, is concerned with the former Top Foods parking lot and the amount of RV's currently parked at the site. He also spoke in concern with the increasing amount of drug -addicted homeless individuals in the city and would like the Council to be more responsive. Anna Patrick shared concerns regarding the amount of shopping carts littered throughout the city. She feels shopping carts located off the store property is theft and should be prosecuted. Betty Taylor urged the Mayor and Council to recognize Cheryl Hurst for her volunteerism on behalf of those in need, specifically children within the city and region. F[aabeth Kim shared her personal story as Miss Washington Universe. She is pro -healing and urged people to reaching out to neighbors who are hurting and offer help and support. She is excited to compete in Georgia and spread her positive message. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Fireworks Reminder for the 4th of July Holiday Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter provided the annual reminder personal fireworks of any kind, are prohibited in the city limits. He referenced reasons for the ban include the noise, pollution, and safety for life and property. He reported a 14-year old playing with fireworks in the park was transported with serious injuries and loss of a hand. Deputy Chief noted in addition to the 24 other cities in Washington with a total ban, unincorporated King County also now bans fireworks as of 2022. He encouraged multi- family properties and HOA's to support and encourage compliance with this law and enact property rules/covenants that ban firework with established penalties for violations. He reported on the extra duty patrols which will be out in the neighborhoods and encouraged anyone with a chronic firework offending neighbor to call him directly and he will make sure an officer makes a visit. Council President encouraged everyone to attend the Red, White and Blues Festival on July 4 at Celebration Park which opens at 4:00 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. b. Proclamation: Make Music Federal Way Day —June 21st Council President Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Geoffrey Tancredi who accepted on behalf of Jan Barber and the FW Lions Club. Ms. Barber was unable to attend the meeting as she is currently at Town Square Park for this event. Council President Kochmar acknowledged this wonderful event. Councilmembers joined in thanking Jan Barber and the Federal Way Lions Club who have hosted this national event each year, even through the pandemic and inclement weather. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 6 June 21, 2022 6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Walsh noted items on the Consent Agenda were reviewed at the previous committee meeting. He reported the next meeting will be July 12 with the shopping cart discussion on the agenda. Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Dovey reported the committee will be reviewing the school impact fees set by the district and discuss how to mitigate these fees to help grow the downtown. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11 at 5:00 p.m. Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): No report provided. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Chair Assefa-Dawson reported on the June 8 meeting where they reviewed an application for funding; the recommendation is going through FEDRAC and then to Council for approval. The next meeting will be July 6. Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including Public Issues Committee (PIC) on June 8; AWC Large City Advisory Committee also on June 8; and the Chamber Quarterly Meeting. She thanked staff for facilitating the first hybrid meeting for the South Country Area Transportation Board SCATBrd at City Hall; she noted many voiced praises for the technology and staff. She reported on a program for riders under the age of 18 to use bus service for free; and also noted Sound Transit is looking into a program to shuttle people from their residence to the light rail station. She reported on her recent trip to Washington DC with Council President Kochmar and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson for the National Association of Women Legislators. Council President Report: Council President Kochmar is looking forward to the next Land Use meeting where they will be discussing the missing "middle" housing; she also noted the shopping cart issue will be discussed at the next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Meeting. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: June 7, 2022 Regular and Special Meetings b. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project Acceptance c. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid d. 2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project -Reject all bids and Authorization to Rebid e. Arts Commission and Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation MOU f. Internet Crimes Against Children ("ICAC") Interlocal Agreement between the Seattle Police Department and Federal Way Police Department g. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 h. Agreement Between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the Federal Way Police Department to Provide Grant Funding for Traffic Enforcement COUNCILMEMBER NORTON MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH H ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 6 June 21, 2022 Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilrnemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton yes 8. PUBLIC HEARING a. Resolution: 2023-28 Transportation Improvement Project (TIP)/APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 22-830 Council President Kochmar opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez provided information on the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan. Mr. Perez noted the plan, which is updated annually, outlines a 6- year plan for transportation -related capital project and must be "financially constrained" and conform to air quality requirement as a requirement for grant eligibility. He provided the prioritization criteria used for the TIP, highlighted both the completed projects which will come off the plan, and the proposed new projects which are being added to the plan. Projects range from intersection improvements, City Center Access, corridor improvements, non -motorized improvements and overlay improvements. Council thanked Mr. Perez for his presentation and for his 26 years of service and all of the grant dollars he has worked to secure over the years. Public Comment: Geoffrey Tancredi inquired about the skatepark which is not part of the TIP program. Ken Blevens thanked and congratulated Mr. Perez on his longevity with the city. COUNCILMEMBER NORTON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Norton yes Councilmember Tran excused Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Dovey yes COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION for the TIP; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton yes 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Joint Use Operation and Maintenance Facility Site Selection Council President Kochmar noted this item will be presented for information only. There will be no action taken, and this item will be continued to the next meeting when the full Council present in -person for a full discussion. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 6 June 21, 2022 Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler provided information regarding selection of the preferred site for the new Joint use Operations and Maintenance Facility, and request to authorize $250,000 in expenditures from unallocated capital improvement funds to advanced preliminary design. Ms. Winkler provide background on this project with references to presentations made initially in May 2020, returning to Council in May 2021 with programming results and confirmed criteria for site selection. Between May 2021 and February 2022, the Site Evaluation report was finalized and due diligence on potential property acquisition was completed. The Council was updated on the final site selection report and next steps in May 2022, with the selection of the preferred site projected to be June 2022. She reviewed the programming requirements including a 10 to 12-acre site for an Operations and Maintenance Building, shop, parking and covered and open storage. The criteria for the property search was ideally located the west side of 1-5, centrally located and compatible with surrounding uses. Site 1 included the existing site with an expansion to nearby properties; Site 2 included city owned property south of S 312th Street which would require mitigation of lost park amenities; and Site 3 is undeveloped private property with wetland mitigation and higher acquisition cost. In summary, staff is recommending Site 2 — Steel Lake Park Annex as the preferred site with an estimated total cost of $34M. Alternatively, Site 1 has an estimated cost of $41 M; and Site 3 is estimated at $50M. Site 2 has the least total estimated cost on a level site that has no property displacement, compatible surrounding use, and park impacts can be mitigated. Council President Kochmar thanked Ms. Winkler for her presentation and again noted this is the opportunity for the citizens to hear this presentation. Council asked the community to weigh in with their opinions and to contact the Council or come to the next meeting. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO THE JULY 5, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Norton yes 10. ORDINANCES Second Reading/Enactment Councilmember Tran excused Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Dovey yes a. Council Bill #826/ 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Amend_ ment/APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 22-936 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDING THE 2021-2022 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20- 903, 21-916, AND 21-924) City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 June 21, 2022 COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NORTON. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton yes 11. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Norton thanked the community for their help with a project she is working on. She enjoyed the Juneteenth festival on Saturday with many local items and food; she also enjoyed the Juneteenth flag raising for the African -American community. Councilmember Walsh thanked all the wonderful volunteers in the community including Cheryl Hurst with the diaper drive. He volunteers at the Senior Center Food Bank and noted there are literally hundreds and hundreds of people who volunteer their time in Federal Way. Councilmember Dovey shared his appreciation for the local Boy Scouts Troop who are working on projects in the community. He recently met a scout from Troop #336 who had completed a project at the Panther Lake Walking Trail. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she is currently attending the AWC conference and is looking forward to hearing information on many great topics. Deputy Mayor Honda reported the 331 Annual Flag Day was held Saturday June 11; she thanked everyone who made it a successful celebration. She again thanked staff for setting up the Chamber to facilitate a hybrid regional meeting earlier today; and encouraged citizens to contact the Council with their opinions on the Maintenance Yard. The Kiwanis Salmon Bake is scheduled in -person on July 22"d at Steel Lake Park from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She sadly noted George Weyerhaeuser recently passed away, she thanked him and his family for the many contributions to the city and region. Council President Kochmar noted she is also a Kiwanian and is selling tickets for the Salmon Bake. She thanked the wonderful community and the ability of everyone to work hard on tough issues, taking one bite at a time. She encouraged community feedback to the Council and thanked Miss Washington Universe for attending tonight's meeting. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. p.m. Attest: ?�"Rx S h nie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council:IJ� Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 6 June 21, 2022