HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-2021 Council Minutes - SpecialFederal Way CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES City Hall — Council Chambers December 7, 2021 — 5:00 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Erica Norton, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Linda Kochmar. City Councilmember Martin Moore joined the meeting at 5:05 p.m. City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney 2. PLEDGE OF ALLIGANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. STUDY SESSION a. A Tech Hub Action Plan Tim Johnson, Economic Development Director acknowledged and thanked multiple Economic Development Interns and members of his staff who were in attendance and who worked on this project. Mr. Johnson referenced printed material Council received and provided information on various case studies. He stated the study included various cities across the United States, along with one city in South Korea and one city in England. He noted the 8 Steps,to Success required the following actions: ■ Local Elected Officials — Initiate • Engage and work with University ■ Engage and work with Private Sector • Invest in Infrastructure ■ Ensure Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ■ Promote ■ Convene Constant & Consistent Commitment Director Johnson noted goals for Federal Way are based on ambition. These include the ability to become the city with the fastest internet speeds in the state of Washington, to Federal Way City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 2 December 7, 2021 become the most advance Smart City in the Pacific Northwest, produce the finest Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest, most connected city to higher education in the nation and become the "Global Center for Disruptive Technologies". Councilmembers thanked Mr. Johnson and his team for all the work put into this presentation and printed materials. Clarifying questions were asked regarding community needs of diversity and inclusion, timeline for success, cost estimates, definition of "disruptive technology", and if the plan includes providing internet as revenue generation for the city to its residents. Mr. Johnson addressed each question and noted he believes the largest cost is the investment in infrastructure. He also stated accomplishing these goals would take a concentrated effort of the elected leaders for the next decade, however he believes much can happen in phases over the next 3-5 years, if funding is available. Councilmembers noted this would be a good topic to discuss at the upcoming City Council Retreat. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:48 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would recess into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for approximately 20 minutes. a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) 5. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Attest: qAwu� &- Ste a ie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: 0110q r� Federal Way City Council Special Minutes Page 2 of 2 December 7, 2021