01-16-2024 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers
January 16, 2024 — 6:30 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar,
Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Paul McDaniel, Councilmember
Susan Honda, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and
Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call, City Clerk Stephanie Courtney, and City
Administrator Brian Davis.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. CEREMONIES & RECOGNITION
Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced and provided background information on four (4)
new Police Officers. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office and congratulated the
Officers.
Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced Lieutenant Bryan Kingele who has been promoted
on January 1, 2024, noting he was a member of the original formation of the Police
Department in 1996. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office and congratulated
Commander Klingele.
Mayor Ferrell invited MLK Jr. Committee Chair Ron Walker to come forward to present
the 2004 Student Essay and Art Contest Award. Chair Walker presented student Gabriel
Cruz with a certificate of recognition and congratulated him.
Mayor Ferrell read and presented a plaque in recognition of Councilmember Honda and
her six (6) years of service in leadership roles on the City Council. Councilmember Honda
thanked Mayor Ferrell and noted it is an honor to serve, and noted changes that have
been made over the years.
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4. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
Mayor Ferrell thanked FUSION for the providing cold weather shelter recently during the
record low temperatures. Public Works Director EJ Walsh provided a brief update on the
current cold weather and road conditions.
Mayor Ferrell highlighted recent events in the community including a Steel Lake Block
Watch meeting on January 11; the Korean -American Day Celebration at the Highline
Performing Arts Center on January 13; and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at
the Performing Arts and Event Center on January 15, thanking the Diversity Commission
and staff for a great event.
He noted the 2024 Council Retreat will be held at Dumas Bay Centre on Saturday,
February 3. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. The
annual State of the City Address will be Thursday, February 15 at the Performing Arts and
Event Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ronald Swift spoke regarding concerns with the city's app-based reporting system, Eyes
on Federal Way.
Geoffrey Tancredi is concerned with the lack of transparency with the school board and
their meetings.
Raul Baird and Barbara Fey spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Lions Club; they
announced a celebration on March 23 for the Club's 70th anniversary.
Gary Smith addressed traffic and speeding concerns on 28th Ave S near Steel Lake Park.
Anna Patrick spoke on Council Bill #873, questioning what can be done to mitigate impacts
on neighborhoods.
Melissa Hamilton reported a Block Watch Meeting she recently hosted at her home and
thanked the Diversity Commission for their work on the MLK Day event.
Allison Fine requested additional support for the Diversity Commission as they prepare for
the Federal Way Community Festival, formally known as the Flavor of Federal Way.
Councilmember McDaniel left the meeting briefly at 7:24 p.m.; he returned at 7:25 p.m.
Betty Taylor shared Mayor Ferrell and Chief Hwang will be visiting her apartment complex
on January 24 and she personally invited the City Council to attend.
Mayor Ferrell shared about an upcoming Business Safety Summit taking place
February 21 st via Zoom.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Korean American Day — January 13
Councilmember Tran read and presented the proclamation to the President of the
Korean American Day Celebration Foundation, Sandra Englund and Board Members.
Ms. Englund thanked Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Susan Honda for attending
the event and introduced those in attendance.
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7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS):
Councilmember Walsh reported on items that came out of Committee and are on the
agenda for final approval. The next meeting will be February 13.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Councilmember Dovey reported the next
meeting will be Monday, February 5.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC):
Councilmember Tran noted there was no Committee meeting in December; the next
meeting will be January 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported
on the most recent meeting where bylaws were discussed, one grant application was
reviewed, and they received reports from past grant awardees.
Regional Committees Report: Councilmember Honda reported on upcoming regional
meetings including the Public Issues Committee, South County Area Transportation Board
Meeting and her participation with the National League of Cities Women in Government.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar noted she would like to see
Neighborhood Connection Meetings scheduled in 2024; she would also like to talk to the
city lobbyist regarding the Federal Legislative Priorities.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: January 2, 2024 Regular and Special
b. Global Kitchen dba K Catering: Amendment 2 — Amended Term, Services &
Compensation for Dumas Bay Centre
c. Axon Contract — Amendment 1
d. Arts Commission 2024 Contract for services Funding Recommendations
e. Arts Commission 2024 Work Plan
f. 2024-2026 Parks and Recreation Program Guide
g. Community Center Pool Chemical Contract Amendment
h. 2023-2025 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program Implementation Agreement
with the City of SeaTac
i. 21 st Ave S at S 320th St Signal and Pedestrian Improvements — Project Award
Military Road S Preservation Project — Bid Award
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (A)
THROUGH (J); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
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9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Council Confirmation of Committee Chair Appointments
Council President Kochmar read the list of Council Committee appointments and
Regional Committee Appointments for 2024 and 2025.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed
6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
present
b. RESOLUTION: Amending Council Rules of Procedure to Eliminate the Position of
Deputy MayorIAPPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 24-851
City Attorney Ryan Call provided a resolution for Council consideration which
revised current Council Rules of Procedure by eliminating the Deputy Mayor
position; as directed at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
present
10. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #8741Authorizina Condemnation of Certain Propertv for the Pureose
of Constructing the Joint Use Operations and Maintenance Facility
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING THE JOINT USE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY
ALONG 28TH AVENUE S FROM S 312TH STREET TO SOUTH 308TH LANE
INCLUDING THREE PROPERTIES ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF 308TH LANE;
DESCRIBING THE PUBLIC USE AND NECESSITY OF SUCH PROPERTY; DIRECTING
STAFF TO EXHAUST REASONABLE NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE SUCH
PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF THE PROPERTY; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND
PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION IF
ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL.
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler presented information on the proposed
ordinance authorizing condemnation, if needed as final action for the Joint
Maintenance and Operations Facility.
No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the
ordinance title into the record.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Second Reading/Enactment
b. Council Bill #87210rdinance: Adoption of State Mandated Building and
Construction Codes/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 24-980
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE AND RELATED
MATTERS; AMENDING FWRC 13.16.020, 13.16.030, 13.20.050, 13.20.090, 13.22.020,
13.22.030, 13.26.020, 13.26.030, 13.28.020, 13.28.030, 13.31.020, 13.31.030, 13.34.020,
13.34.030, 13.38.020, 13.41.020, 13.43.020, 13.43.030, AND ADDING CHAPTER 13.47
FWRC, INCLUDING SECTIONS 13.47.010, 13.47.020, AND 13.47.030 (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 01-389, 04-465, 07-563, 09-595, 10-665, 13-743, 15-793, 17-830AND
21-910).
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
c. Council Bill #8731Ordinance: Licensing Permanent Su000rtive Housin❑ and
Transitional Housing, and Emergency Housing and Shelter/APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 24-981
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
LICENSING OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SHELTER, AMENDING FWRC
12.35.070 AND 12.35.080 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-929).
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH.
Council asked clarifying questions regarding questions raised during public
comment earlier in the meeting. City Attorney Call and Community Development
Director Niven provided response and reiterated the scope of the ordinance as
proposed.
The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
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11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey acknowledged the passing of a friend and community member who
will be greatly missed.
Councilmember Walsh commended the Diversity Commission and staff on the
outstanding MLK Jr. Celebration.
Councilmember Tran provided detailed information on King County Department of Social
and Health Services' (DSHS) new Mobile Community Unit which provides services at
remote locations including the King County Regional Library and Multi -Service Center.
Councilmember Honda reported on attending the Korean American celebration and
congratulated a local Eagle Scout for his accomplishment. She referenced a program on
TV-W regarding pursuits and supports a part-time event planner to help with events that
are planned and largely staffed by city volunteer commissions.
Councilmember McDaniel reported he enjoyed attending the Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson provided information on Section 8 Housing for those
under 50% Average Median Income (AMI) and under 30% AMI receiving preference. She
also enjoyed the MLK event and recently went to Olympia to support teaching financial
literacy in schools.
Council President Kochmar asked about the current staffing level in the Police
Department.
Chief Hwang noted with the number of recent retirements and positions in the training
pipeline they will be close to preferred levels of staffing in the first quarter of the year.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Attest:
ep anie Courtney, C In
City Clerk
Approved by Council: Oa1061202V
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