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Home My WebLink About06-20-2023 Council Minutes - Regular4% CITY ❑F A Z L Federal Way Centered on Opportunity CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall - Council Chambers June 20, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Council President-Kochmar called the meeting to -order at 6:31 p.m. City officials in attendance: Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey. City staff in attendance: 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 as he is out of town; Deputy Mayor Honda participated in the meeting remotely. 3. EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT Red, White and Blues Festival at Celebration Park - Parks Director John Hutton reported on the upcoming community event at Celebration Park on July 4. The event is free and family - friendly. Council President reported on recent events in the community including the Rising from the Dust: A Community Celebration held on June 13 for the former Target building; and the Juneteenth Flag Raising at City Hall on June 16; Deputy Mayor Honda provided updates on the Flag Day Celebration at the King County Aquatic Center on June 17 and the Make Music Federal Way Event at Town Square Park on June 24. Hearing no objection, Council President Kochmar moved the Municipal Court Art Show Awards up on the agenda. Arts and Events Coordinator Cassie Swan spoke to the Municipal Court student art contest and introduced Judge Dave Larson and Judge Brad Bales who congratulated and presented certificates to the Elementary and Middle School students. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 June 20, 2023 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Cheryl Monk requested that the City consider evaluating the contract with Waste Management to increase the recycling service to weekly. Joon Baek proposed a solution to prevent needle sticks on workers who are responsible for collecting discarded needles. Kevin Morris spoke on crime in Federal Way, claiming there are more first-time gun owners and more concealed carriers. Mary EhI_is, president of the Historical Society of Federal Way, shared details on the new interactive museum exhibit `Before the Internet' on June 29. AnnMichelle Hart expressed gratitude to the council for the Rising from the Dust event and the opportunity for community members to be involved in the downtown formation. Jan Barber and Stacey O'Shea shared details on the Make Music Federal Way Day and the Make Music Federal Way Festival taking place June 21 and June 24. They also reported on upcoming event and the Federal Way Library and Maker's Space. Geoffrey Tancredi acknowledged the contributions of former councilmember Erica Norton. Susan Strong reflected on the state of the City and issues with homelessness, addiction and crime. Nancy Justice expressed concerns regarding the Safeway located on South 320th Street. Her concerns include trespassing, illegal activity, and overnight campers. Dara Mandeville urged council to use their best judgement when appointing the next councilmember; she expressed frustration and would like more focus on public safety. Barbara Marsh expressed a desire to build an ADU in her backyard for her adult son with special needs. She hopes the council will vote to help make this a more affordable process for people. Anna Patrick asked council to consider permanent supportive housing that would work for our city noting there is more to supportive housing than just housing homeless. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: Make Music Federal Way Deputy Mayor Honda read and Councilmember Walsh presented the proclamation to Jan Barber and members of the Federal Way Lions Club, along with a representative from the Federal Way School of Music and the Federal Way Public Libraries. b. Recognition of Municipal Court Student Art Contest Winners — Judge Larson and Judge Bales — presented earlier in the meeting. 6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Councilmember Walsh reported the next meeting is July 11 at 5:00 p.m. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 20, 2023 Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Councilmember Dovey reported the next meeting is July 10, due to the holiday. Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) Councilmember Tran reported the next meeting is July 27 at 5:00 p.m. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the committee is down one member; the next meeting is July 12 at 10:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report Deputy Mayor Honda spoke to the dangers of fireworks on July 4 and noted she is currently in Spokane attending the AWC Conference. Council President Report Noted she and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson will be attending the last 3 days of the AWC Conference. She reported on an informal meeting with the School Board at a local coffee shop. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: June 6, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes b. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School - Request for Additional Funds c. Request to Transition the Housing Repair and Minor Home Programs to Third -Party Vendor(s) and Solicit Proposals d. Jail Services Interlocal Agreement - Kent City Jail e. Police Services Agreement with Commons Mall, MGP XI Commons West, LLC f. Police Services Agreement with Commons Mall, MGP XI Commons FW, LLC g. City Access Control Upgrade RFP Award h. Interlocal Agreement with Public Health of Seattle -King County for the South King County Mobile Medical Program i. South King Housing Partners (SKHHP) 2024 Work Plan and Budget King County Regional Agreement Opioid Abatement Council Interlocal Agreement k. Security Services for Parks & Facilities Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Plan (PROS) update, Brooklake & Steel Lake Master Plans m. Resolution: Intent to Designate the Community Business Zone a Residential Target Area for Purposes of the City's Multifamily Tax Exemption Program and Setting a Public Hearing on July 18/APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-842 DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH M; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 20, 2023 8. PUBLIC HEARING Council President Kochmar opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. a. Resolution: 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) /APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-843 City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez provided a report on the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), noting the program is updated annually and a requirement of grant funding. No public comments were received. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Selection of Applicants to Interview for Vacant Council Position No. 2 COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO SELECT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BE INTERVIEWED FOR COUNCIL POSITION NUMBER 2 AT THE JUNE 26, 2023 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: SAUDIA ABDULLAH, GORDON BOCK, LANA BOSTIC, KAREN BRUGATO, PAUL MCDANIEL, TOM MEDHURST, AND ANNA PATRICK; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. Deputy Mayor Honda stated she would not support the motion and believes all 18 candidates should be interviewed. The motion passed 5-1 (Deputy Mayor Honda dissenting) as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda no Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes 10. ORDINANCES First Reading a. Council Bill #853/Ordinance: View Protection Code Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO INCORPORATING VIEW PROTECTION AS A ZONING OVERLAY AFFECTING LIMITED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY CENTER CORE Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 20, 2023 (CC-C) AND CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F) ZONES; AMENDING FWRC 19.05.150, 19.190.010, 19.190.020, 19.190.060; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 19.245 FWRC, INCLUDING SECTION 19.245.010. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 96-270, 07-559, 08-583, 08-585, 09-593, 09- 597, 09-610, 12-727, 20-898). Community Development Director Keith Niven provided information on the code amendment regarding view protections in the downtown area, specifically the City Center Core and City Center Frame Zones. No public comment received. Council thanked Mr. Niven for his presentation. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JULY 5, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes b. Council Bill #854/Ordinance: Title 18 Accessory Dwelkia Unit (ADU) Code Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AMENDING FWRC 18.55.040. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-41, 97-291, 98-309, 98-330, 01-381, 07-554, and 09-610) Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen presented information regarding the code amendment for Title 18 regarding accessory dwelling units (ADU); this amendment will expand ADU eligibility. No public comments were received. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JULY 5, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes c. Council Bill #855/Ordinance: Title 19 Accessory Dwellina Unit (ADW Code Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; AMENDING FWRC 19.05.010, 19.05.040, 19.15.020, 19.30.085, 19.95.060, 19.105.010, 19.130.240, 19.195.180, 19.200.180, 19.250.170, 19.265.010, 19.270.030; AND REPEALING FWRC 19.265.020. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 91-87, 95-245, 95-249, 96-265, 00-375, 02-424, 06- 533, 07-545, 08-585, 09-593, 09-605, 09-607, 10-651, 11-70Q 12-724, 13-754, 15-804, 18-850 and 22-932) Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 20, 2023 Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen provided information regarding the Title 19 code amendments to encourage and remove regulatory barriers for ADUs. Public Comment: Kathy Williams (virtual) questioned fire code regulations for ADUs. Tony ❑iwan (virtual) shared support for ADUs in communities; as a builder in the area, he complimented the Federal Way permit staff. Council thanked Ms. Skadsen for the presentation and asked clarifying questions. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JULY 5, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAIN. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Second, Reading/Enactment d. Council Bill #852/Ordinance: Various Code Amendments Relating to City Boards and Commissions/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 23-960 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO TECHNICAL CHANGES TO VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 REGARDING CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING FWRC 2.45.020, 2.45.030, 2.45.060, 2.50.010, 2.50.030. 2.50.040, 2.50.050, 2.55.010, 2.55.020, 2.55.030, 2.55.040, 2.60.010, 2.60.040, 2.60.050, 2.60.060, 2.62.010, 2.62.030, 2.62.040, 2.62.050, 2.65.010, 2.65.030, 2.65.040, 2.65.050, 2.70.010, 2.70.020, 2.70.030, 2.75.010, 2.75.020, 2.75.050, 2.75.060, 2.80.010, 2.80.030, 2.80.050, 2.80.060, 2.80.070, 2.85.010, 2.85.020, 2.85.030, 2.85.050, 2.90.010, 2.90.020, 2.90.050, AND 2.90.060; AND REPEALING FWRC 2.45.010, 2.45.040, 2.45.070, 2.50.020, 2.60.020, 2.60.030, 2.62.020, 2.65.020, 2.70.040, 2.75.030, 2.75.040, 2.75.070, 2.80.020, 2.80.040, 2.80.080, 2.85.040, 2.90.040, AND CH. 2.57 FWRC. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 90-72, 91-84, 91-93, 92-139, 92-141, 92-157, 93- 186, 93-203, 94-216, 95-253, 96-258, 96-272, 96-280, 96-281, 96-282, 96-283, 97-285, 98-312, 98-322, 00-366, 01-409, 03-439, 04-477, 05-501, 06-531, 09-591, 10-669, 12- 723, 12-725, 13-748, 14-765, 14-767, 14-774, 19-871, 22-939 AND 23-947). The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported receiving comments from the Diversity Commission stating opposition to the code amendment. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 20, 2023 11. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Dovey, Councilmember Tran and Council President Kochmar had no report. Councilmember Walsh reported on a wonderful Flag Day event at the King County Aquatics Center. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported on community events she attended and thanked community member and Diversity Commissioner Tirzah Idahosa for the Juneteenth event; she looks forward to the event growing each year. She acknowledged World Refugee Day and reflected on her personal story of immigrating to the US. Deputy Mayor Honda encouraged attendance at the Historical Society event and thanked the Society for saving the city's history. She asked the Council and community to show their support by becoming members. She reported on events she attended and looks forward to the Make Music Federal Way event. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Attest: 0PAM Steph nie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 20, 2023