08-13-2024 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers
August 13, 2024 - 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,
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 Administrator Brian Davis, Assistant City Attorney Kent van
Alstyne, and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
Mayor Ferrell recognized staff members Thomas Fichtner, Xiao Guo, and Leif Ellsworth for their
outstanding response to the worldwide technology CrowdStrike outage on July 19.
He reported on attending along with many Councilmembers, the ground -breaking for the new Joint
Use Operations & Maintenance Facility on August 5. He provided details on other regional events
including the Kiwanis Salmon Bake, FUSION Gala, and the Federal Way Community Festival.
Upcoming local events include the Lion's Club Car Show, the Run with the Cops 5K, and the free
back to school haircuts at Town Square Park.
The Mayor overviewed the upcoming 2025-2026 biennial budget meetings which begin in
September and continue through November.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Craig Patrick is seeking volunteers to assist the next clean-up project at the West Hylebos
Park on September 14.
Trenise Rogers would like to see increased city assistance and connection to minority owned
small businesses.
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Geoffrey Tancredi shared ongoing concern with state legislation that is affecting
neighborhoods, citing HB1220 as an example.
Bob Darripan promoted the Lions Club Car Show and working with other service groups in
the city.
Selina Taylor presented a plaque of appreciation to Police Officer Sarah Montjoy who
assisted at the scene when her son was shot and killed on September 26, 2021.
Officer Montjoy accepted the appreciation plaque; Chief Hwang provided details regarding
the circumstances of Officer Montjoy's assistance that night.
Mayor Ferrell announced a brief recess at 7:09 for approximately 5 minutes. The meeting
reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
Anna Patrick spoke in concern with state legislation, specifically HB 1220 and HB 1110.
Quentin Morris thanked the police department for his recent ride -along.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: 90th Anniversary of the MRSC
Councilmember Honda read and presented the proclamation to Jon Rose, MRSC Finance
& Administration Manager. Mr. Rose thanked the Mayor and Council, acknowledging the
city as a valuable partner. MRSC was founded in 1934 and assists local municipalities as
a trusted advisor.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Walsh reported the next meeting will be September 10.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Councilmember Dovey reported the next
meeting will be September 9, due to the holiday, and referenced legislation regarding
parking of recreational vehicles.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
Councilmember Tran reported on items that were forwarded by the committee at their July
23 meeting. He noted the August meeting is canceled and the next regular meeting will
be September 24.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the
August meeting is canceled, the next meeting is scheduled for September 10th where
TEG applications will be reviewed. She promoted free workshops for small business
owners and non -profits.
Regional Committees Report Councilmember Honda thanked the neighborhoods
participated in National Night Out and the Commissioners who spoke during the special
meeting. She provided a report on the Senior Advisory Commission and other regional
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meetings she has attended.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar appreciated the feedback from
the Commissioners and agrees with the suggestion of a city parade. She reported on the
Kiwanis Salmon Bake, requested a crime report at the next meeting, and provided
information on the next community meeting with School Board members.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — June 2024
c. AP Vouchers 06/18/2024 — 07/15/2024; Payroll Vouchers 06/01/2024 —
06/30/2024
d. 2025 WA Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs Body Worn Camera Grant
Interlocal Agreement
e. Copier and Printer Maintenance Agreement
f. Purchase of Manage Detection and Response Services
g. ARPA Grant Funds Reallocation
h. Resolution: Federal Way Investment Policy Update/Approved Reso #24-861
i. Initiation of Development Agreement Negotiations for Sound Transits Operations
and Maintenance Facility South
Councilmember Honda pulled Consent item g/ARPA grant funds reallocation.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) - (F), (H) AND (1); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
g. ARPA Grant Funds Reallocation
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
Finance Director Groom provided a brief presentation, noting this will maximize the
federal ARPA money which needs to be obligated by the end of the year. He noted
twelve (12) other cities have already completed this process, which is allowable
under the Treasury rules and will also help with future audits.
Councilmember Honda requested the list and status of 52 remaining ARPA
projects be noted in the monthly financial reporting to ensure they are funded and
completed; Councilmembers concurred.
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COUNCIL PRESIENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF [CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G]
ARPA GRANT FUNDS REALLOCATION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Ordinance/2023-2024 Biennial Budget Amendment (per RCW 35A.34.130)
At 7:53 p.m. Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Steve Groom stated this public hearing follows RCW 35A.34.130
and authorizes information not known at the time of budget adoption including prior
year carry -forward and new grants or other funding. Director Groom provided
details of the adjustments included in the budget amendment.
No public comment was received. Mayor Ferrell noted action on this ordinance will
occur later in the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda yes
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Assessment Lien for Abatement at 1235 SW 313' Street
Code Compliance Supervisor Christina Dunlap provided information on the
property abatement which will be filed as a lien on the property with the county.
Council thanked Ms. Dunlap for the presentation and asked clarifying questions.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT LIEN
ON THE TAYLOR PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,287.29; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
b. Proposed 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Federal Way
Police Officer Guild
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Human Resources Director Vanessa Audett provided information on the proposed
Police Officer Guild contract and outlined details on the 3-year contract which
conforms with direction previously provided by Council.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2025-2027
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE POLICE OFFICERS GUILD, AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
c. SR-99 FWHS Pedestrian Safety — 85% Status and Authorization to I4Award
Senior Traffic Engineer Jason Kennedy clarified this item is to authorize the project
award. He defined the scope of the project and identified the funding sources,
which includes a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AWARD THE MEDIAN FENCING PROJECT ON
PACIFIC HIGHWAYS (S 304T" STREET TO S 308T" STREET) TO SOUTH SOUND
FENCING, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,986 AND APPROVE A CONTINGENCY OF
$3,000 FOR A MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $46,986; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
d. Proposed Settlement Agreement Regarding the LeMaster Lawsuit
Assistant City Attorney Kent van Alstyne provided information on the mediated
settlement of this lawsuit that resulted from a trip and fall near Pacific Highway.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
IN THE MATTER OF LEMASTER V. CITYOFFEDERAL WAYIN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
e. Jet Cities Chorus Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Community Relations Liaison and Parks Department Contract Administrator Autumn
Gressett provided information on this MOU between the city and the Resident Artist
Organization — Jet Cities Chorus.
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Council thanked Ms. Gressett and asked clarifying questions.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously
as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
f. Federal Way Symphony Orchestra Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Community Relations Liaison and Parks Department Contract Administrator
Autumn Gressett highlighted a minor change to the Resident Artist MOU to correct
the signatory on the agreement from OVG as the city's agent, to the city. This
clarifies the city's role and responsibility in the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously
as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
g. Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Ms. Gressett noted similar to the previous MOU, the signatory on the agreement
was updated from OVG as the city's agent, to the city. This clarifies the city's role
and responsibility in the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously
as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
h. Federal Way Chorale Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Ms. Gressett noted similar to the previous MOU's, the signatory on this agreement
was also updated from OVG as the city's agent, to the city. This clarifies the city's
role and responsibility in the agreement.
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COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
10. ORDINANCES
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
First Reading
a. Council Bill #881/Ordinance: 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 22-941, 23-
959, 23-974 and 24-986)
The presentation was made during the public hearing; no additional information was
presented or discussed. No public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
b. Council Bill #882/Ordinance: Setting Municipal Court Judge Salary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
FIXING THE SALARY OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES; AMENDING FWRC 2.29.050
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 99-339, 01-397, 05-484, and 05-494).
City Administrator Brian Davis overviewed the proposed ordinance that aligns the
Municipal Court Judge salary with the District Court Judge salary. No public
comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT.;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
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c. Council Bill #883/0rdinance: Revising FWRC 8.50,010 Relatin q. to Parkin
Recreational Vehicles on Cty_5treets
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PARKING ON CITY STREETS; AMENDING FWRC
8.50.010. (Amending Ordinance no. 24-983)
Assistant City Attorney Kent van Alstyne provided information on the proposed
legislation relating to recreational vehicles on city streets in residential areas. Mr.
van Alstyne noted a companion ordinance will follow (at a future meeting) with
proposed changes to Title 19, to make it easier for residents to park RV's legally
on their own property. Due to the effective dates, Council Bill #883 and the
companion ordinance will essentially become effective simultaneously, if both are
passed by Council.
Mr. van Alstyne highlighted a change made at Council Committee to include a 48-
hour exception to allow residents to load and unload in front of the RV operators
home.
Council thanked Mr. van Alstyne for the presentation and asked clarifying
questions. Council debated the addition of a 48-hour exception for residents, and
the enforceability of it. Councilmember McDaniel, Honda and Assefa-Dawson
stated the reasons they would not be supporting the ordinance.
No public comment was received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance
title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH.
COUNCILMEMBER MCDANIEL MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE THE 48-
HOUR CLAUSE [FROM THE PROPSED ORDINANCE]; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
HONDA.
Council continued to debate, and asked for more discussion and input from
residents before second reading of this ordinance.
The motion to amend failed 3-4 as follows:
Council President Kochmar
no Councilmember Tran no
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh no
Councilmember McDaniel
yes Councilmemberpovey no
Councilmember Honda
yes
The main motion passed 4-3 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson no Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember McDaniel no Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda no
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11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson had no report.
Councilmember McDaniel enjoyed the Community Festival.
Councilmember Honda reported on the recent service club meeting, the annual Salmon
Bake, and promoted the upcoming 33rd Annual Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament.
'Councilmember Tran acknowledged his upcoming birthday, noting he continues to enjoy
his retirement.
Councilmember Walsh thanked the Commissioners who attended the special meeting and
noted his support of a city parade.
Councilmember Dovey reported on the charity speed croquet tournament.
Council President Kochmar had no report.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:10
p.m.
Attest:
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City Clerk
Approved by Council: Qq-03-a�04
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