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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2023 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall — Council Chambers March 21, 2023 — 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey. Councilmember Erica Norton was excused. City staff in attendance: City Administrator Brian Davis, Assistant City Attorney Joanna Eide, and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT St. Patrick's Day Flag Raising at City Hall Mayor Ferrell introduced community member Craig Patrick who spoke about the flag raising event, and other community activities celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Report on March of Diaper Drive Mayor Ferrell introduced community member Cheryl Hurst who provided a report on the annual diaper drive that supports the community and region. She thanked community participation, including the Twin Lakes Fred Meyers store; she reported collecting 11,891 diapers and 4,292 wipes. National League of Cities (NLC) Conference, Washington D.C. Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Washington D.C. He will be attending along with multiple members of the Council on March 26-29; the city delegation is looking forward to meetings with representatives in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 6 March 21, 2023 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Vivian Alexander shared about a recent fire at the O'Reilly auto parts store. She is concerned about the bus stop located just outside being occupied by those not utilizing the bus. Susan Strong spoke on recent ordinances passed by the City of Lakewood addressing drug use and camping on public property. Ken Blevens brought to attention some new encampments he has seen around the city, and asked the mayor to bring attention to the growing encampments on the border of the city in unincorporated King County. He welcomed the Boy Scout Troop in the back of the room who were attending the meeting. Alex Milsten informed the council of a Friday fish fry held at St. Vincent de Paul church. He also shared that the Youth Commission is raffling off a gift basket to support a community center scholarship. Betty Taylor made a request to have the city sponsor a National Night Out event at a city parks; she also requested the city create a party planning committee. Jan Barber promoted a Make Music Federal Way fundraiser breakfast taking place Saturday, April 22 from 8am-10am and noted her excitement for the upcoming 5t" Annual Lions Club Make Music event. Sania Leuelu shared how he is serving the Pacific Islander community. He spoke about the Island Bowl — an all-star rugby game at Saghalie on May 27 which will include a job fair. He also mentioned that Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month is in May. Anna Patrick addressed the King County property at the top of Peasley Canyon Road that is being cleared out and littered with abandoned cars. She also shared her concern regarding information reported at a King County meeting stating 50% of youth referred to the Community Pathways Programs have zero follow-up. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Ceremonial Police Department Promotional Swearing -In Police Chief Hwang introduced Commander Kyle Buchanan and his family noting his many accomplishments and accolades during his work on the force. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office, and congratulated Commander Buchanan. b. Proclamation: lam Tongi Day, March 21 Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson read and presented the Proclamation to Decatur High School student and American Idol contestant lam Tongi who thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and provided words of encouragement to other young people. At Council request, lam performed a song. At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would recess for a brief reception for approximately ten (10) minutes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:44 p.m. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 6 March 21, 2023 6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Councilmember Walsh reported the Committee met a week ago and moved items forward for Council approval; the next meeting will be April 11. Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Councilmember Dovey reported the next meeting will be April 5, and noted the items on the Consent Agenda that were forwarded from this committee. Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) Councilmember Tran reported the next meeting is next Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the next meeting is April 12; she also met with the newly appointed members of the Committee. Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the Regional Transit Committee and the Board of Health where they discussed youth and child access to cannabis. She noted the Broadband Committee continues their work on a draft report to Council, due next month. She further provided updates from the Public Issues Committee (PIC) and the South County Area Transportation Board (SKATBd) meetings. Council President Report Council President Kochmar noted her excitement to attend the NLC Conference in Washington D.C. to lobby for federal funding for city projects. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: March 7, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes b. Approval to Submit NPDES Annual Report — pulled and approved separately. c. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Project Bid Award d. Demolition of Bridges Barn Structure — Authorization to Bid e. Selecting Docketed Proposals to Amend the Comprehensive Plan for 2023 Further City Review f. Initiation of Development Agreement for Kitts Corner g. Initiation of Development Agreement for Wild Waves h. 2022 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, C THROUGH H; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton - excused Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 6 March 21, 2023 Item b: Approval to Submit NPDES Annual Report Deputy Mayor Honda asked clarifying questions regarding the Hylebos and Capital Improvements. Public Works Director EJ Walsh responded to the questions raised and noted SWM fees are not projected to increase. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM B ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton excused 8. ORDINANCES First Reading a. Council Bill #845/2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments- Rivera Property Site Specific Request and Public Works Text Amendments Non -Motorized Transportation AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING OF 1.26 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 1 ST AVENUE SOUTH AND SOUTH 328TH STREET, PARCEL NUMBER 052104-9204, FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO) TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC); AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 3, TRANSPORTATION, TO INCLUDE VARIOUS CITY-WIDE NON - MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 95-248, 96-270, 98- 330, 00-372,01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 05- 490, 05-491, 05-492, 07- 558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736, 13-745, 15-796, 15-798, 18- 843, 19-866, 21-907, AND 22-938) Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki presented information on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments which include one citizen request for zoning change, and one Public Works Comprehensive Non -Project Text Amendment. She provided the timeline for these amendments including the presentations and input to date. Council thanked Ms. Kamieniecki for the report and asked a clarifying question to which City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez responded. No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE APRIL 4, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes Councilmember Norton excused b. Council Bill #8461Communit Business BC Code Amendments for School Uses Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 6 March 21, 2023 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO HEIGHT OF MINOR AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR SCHOOL USES IN THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING FWRC 19.220.040 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 93-170, 96-270, 97-291, 01-385, 01-399, 03-443, 07-559, 08-585, 09-604, 09-605, 11-700, AND 12-735.) Community Development Director Keith Niven provided a report on the proposed code amendments for school uses, specifically the height of the new stadium lighting. He noted the city hired a consultant that confirmed the taller lights provide more direct light and therefore create less negative effect on the surrounding neighborhoods. Council thanked Director Niven for this presentation and asked various clarifying questions regarding neighborhood notification and the expected timeline for the stadium completion. No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE APRIL 4, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton excused Second Reading/Enactment: c. Council Bill #8431Desianatina the Preferred 0mrations and Maintenance Facilitv Site and Authorizina Property Acauisition/Option 1 — Expansion of existing facility. east of 28th Ave S/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 23-953 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A JOINT USE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND DIRECTING STAFF TO EXHAUST REASONABLE NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTIES. The City Clerk read the ordinance title. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Norton excused 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Dovey had no report and stated he is looking forward to going to D.C. to lobby. Councilmember Walsh referenced a recent visit to Seattle and recognized how much Federal Way contrasts in terms of the homeless and graffiti; he thanked staff for their exceptional efforts in police enforcement and maintaining the city. He noted Parks Appreciation is next month and he looks forward to that annual clean-up event. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 March 21, 2023 Councilmember Tran had no report; he wished safe travels to his colleagues who are traveling to Washington D.C. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she would like to propose a modification to the city tag line to add "for all" to say Federal Way - Centered on Opportunity for All. Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated Councilmember Norton who helped deliver a baby earlier this evening, and reflected to receiving her cap from nursing school. She reported on attending the Communities in Schools breakfast at Thomas Jefferson High School and thanked the Federal Way High School culinary students for the breakfast. She was pleased to note the South King County Tool Library has been so successful they are opening another branch in Auburn. She is looking forward to traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with national colleagues. Council President Kochmar also reported on the meetings currently scheduled in D.C. and those they are working on confirming. She commented on recent policing issues in the country and is proud of how well training the Federal Way Police Department remains; she asked for continued support of the department from the Council and the community. She reported on the request for state and federal funding for turf fields for Celebration Park and how that would positively affect the playability and lessen the burden of field maintenance. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. Attest: *&tt� " Stcyphdnie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: 0q -Vq a02-3 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 6 March 21, 2023