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Home My WebLink About06-07-2022 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Hall — Council Chambers* *remote attendance option available via zoom June 7, 2022 — 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, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Erica Norton, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey. City staff in attendance: Interim City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT ® Active Shooter Preparedness Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter provided a presentation highlighting the core function of Law Enforcement which is to protect people from violent predators and defined "active shooter event" as ongoing gunfire directed at people. He provided historical examples of responses to active shooting incidents over the years and across the county. He noted the modern police strategy is rapid intervention to contact the shooter and stop the shooting; enable EMS and rescue crews the ability to assist the hurt and wounded; search and secure the facility; and investigate the crime scene. Deputy Chief Sumpter noted unfortunately Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission requires zero hours of Active Shooter Training for police officers, which leads agencies to provide training themselves. In addition, the Washington State Attorney General's Model Policy for all Washington State Law Enforcement Agencies regarding critical decision making is the opposite of what is needed in an active shooter incident. He noted Washington needs a culture of legal clarity and support for law enforcement in their core function as protectors against violence. The department has a good working relationship with the school district and stated in the year preceding the pandemic, Federal Way Officers went into virtually all schools, all public schools, and larger private school and engaged with their staff on active shooter training. There is regular contact with the school district and there is a school resource office in all Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 June 7, 2022 high schools. Council thanked Deputy Chief for the presentation, asked questions regarding implantation of resource officers in middle schools and or the need for metal detectors in school. The Mayor and Council thanked Deputy Chief Sumpter and the departments for their efforts to protect the citizens and the schools in the city. ® Recent Community Events Mayor Ferrell noted the South King County Scholar Athlete Fund Silent Auction and Lunch on May 21 at the Performing Arts and Event Center was successful. He reported on the Multi -Service Center (MSC) 21st Annual Crab Feed & Auction in Renton on Lake Washington on June 4 and Blue Poppy Days on May 21. Deputy Mayor Honda provided more information on Blue Poppy Days which was attended by a record setting number of over 2,000. She thanked the Arts Commission and the Rhododendron Garden for bringing this event back. PRIDE Flag Displays Mayor Ferrell referenced the PRIDE _ flag at City Hall and throughout the city which celebrates the month of June as Pride Month. He asked for the Pride Month Proclamation to be moved up the agenda. Proclamation: PRIDE Month — June 2022 Councilmember Norton was pleased to read and present the proclamation to Allison Fine, Vice -Chair Diversity Commission & Founder of FW Pride and her guest, Donte Peoples. Ms. Fine thanked the Mayor and Council for raising the Pride flag for the fourth consecutive year. She founded Federal Way Pride with monthly community events throughout the year. She provided Mr. Peoples background as a Special Olympian and thanked him for attending tonight and being authentic. Mayor Ferrell acknowledged State Senator Claire Wilson in attendance. m Juneteenth Events Mayor Ferrell reported on the many community events celebrating Juneteenth including the Flag Raising June 17 at City Hall at noon; Juneteenth at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and the Juneteenth Walk on the BPA Trail, starting and ending at Celebration Park on Monday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mayor Ferrell asked the Juneteenth Proclamation also be moved up the agenda to coincide with the discussion of upcoming Juneteenth events. Proclamation: Juneteenth — June 19tn Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the proclamation Chair of the Diversity Commission Trenise Rogers and Federal Way Black Collective Representative Evan Cook. Ms. Rogers accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing liberation Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 7, 2022 of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, two -years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by then President Abraham Lincoln. Ms. Rogers also noted the many contributions of former slave John Conna in this community, and area, and looks forward to a community effort to recognize his efforts. • Shopping Cart Program Report Community Development Department Director Brian Davis provided information on the city's shopping cart recovery program which began in 2018 and includes gathering abandoned carts along the rights -of -way, City -owned properties and private properties, with property owner consent. The carts are taken to a recovery location and the store management is contacted. Retailers may claim the carts for a $25 fee, which is used to offset the cost of the program including staff time. Carts that remain unclaimed are disposed of, after a waiting period. Mr. Davis then answered multiple questions raised at the Land Use and Transportation Council Committee in May 2022 on this subject. Questions included potentially requiring the retailers to enact security measures on carts, a comparison of shopping cart programs and fees in other cities in the region, and if the carts can be returned to the stores without a fee. In response to the question if the city can make it illegal for carts to leave the property, Mr. Davis noted, based on attempts by the Police, the stores prefer to take the loss of the cart than press charges, which makes prosecution difficult. Council thanked Mr. Davis for the report and asked clarifying questions and shared stories of personal experience of witnessing widespread retail theft in the city. Mayor Ferrell asked to take the final proclamation on the agenda, at this time. Proclamation: National Gun Violence Awareness Day — June 3rd Councilmember Tran read and presented the proclamation to Federal Way resident Betty Taylor and her family. The Taylor family lost Ezra Taylor, 26, who was killed by gun violence in September 2021, as a bystander in Des Moines. Ms. Taylor and her daughter Selena thanked the Mayor and Council for acknowledging Gun Violence Awareness Day and provided insight into Erza's life and how they are now honoring him and empowering the community. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Alexandre Kisten, resident of Federal Way, stated the benefits that mixed use zoning could have for Federal Way. Ken Blevens spoke regarding the City's Shopping Cart Program stating that stolen carts litter Federal Way and that the current program victimizes retailers. Geoffrey P. Tancredi shared a recent experience at Target where he witnessed theft taking place. He also thanked the police for helping to keep bus stops clear for those utilizing public transportation. He suggested use of a trolley car to and from the Light Rail station and up South 320th Street; he also requested an update on a joint meeting with the city and the Federal Way Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 7, 2022 School District. Deputy Mayor Honda stated she is hopeful a joint meeting in some form will happen before the end of the year. Kevin Morris thanked Deputy Chief Sumpter for the earlier presentation and wanted it publicly known that he is requesting records from the school district specifically addressing FWPS safety security and the administration of discipline. He also noted his concern for his 7th grade son. Nancy Justice lamented the normalcy of seeing addicts pushing carts around the city and feels more should be done. She would like the cart program modified to not victimize the retailers who are also losing theft of merchandise at alarming rates. Lamont Styles provided insight on the presentations provided in the meeting including housing options in the city. He feels concerned active shooter drills are now the normal in schools, which used to be tornado drills and would like to see more action and partnering within the community for youth services and programs. Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan, a Federal Way resident, shared a King County study regarding firearm safety and a report that firearms are the leading cause of deaths by suicide in youth. She also noted statistics increase for male youth; members of the BIPOC community; or living in Seattle or South King County. She asked everyone to lock up their firearms. Anna Patrick also supports the "lock it up" campaign. She shared her concerns regarding youth this upcoming summer and her desire to see more safe spaces and programs for youth. She is also supportive of a joint city and school district meeting and community discussion. Written comment received from Sabrina Ettinger was forwarded prior to the meeting to the Mayor and City Council; written comments are also uploaded to the city website. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: National Gun Violence Awareness Day/June 3rd-this item was taken earlier in the meeting b. Proclamation: Juneteenth/June 19th-this item was taken earlier in the meeting c. Proclamation: PRIDE Month/June 2022 - this item was taken earlier in the meeting d. Waste Management Annual Report Waste Management Public Sector Manager Han Kirkland reviewed their annual report and shared the company's 2021 successes in Federal Way including the Green4Good Community Grants, "Go Paperless" Campaign, and their support of sustainability efforts. 6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Walsh reported the next committee meeting is scheduled for June 14. Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Dovey noted the committee meeting action taken at the last meeting will come to the Council June 21 agenda for final action. He Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 7, 2022 anticipates the next committee meeting will include discussions related to development impact fees. Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): Chair Tran reported the items from their May 24 committee meeting are included on this agenda; he highlighted Consent Agenda Item f which is adding a budget neutral position. The next FEDRAC meeting will be held June 28. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Chair Assefa-Dawson Lydia noted they have a balanced committee and looks forward to their meeting on June 8. Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda shared she will be attending the AWC Conference in Vancouver, Washington along with Council President Kochmar and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson. She plans to attend the AWC Large City Meeting tomorrow night and the PIC Meeting via Zoom. She is pleased the Joint Use Operation and Maintenance Facility Site Selection item was moved to Council Business (on the June 21 Council agenda); she does not support this facility on park property and believes more public comment should be heard. Council President Report: Council President Kochmar reported on attending a meeting on Middle -Housing with Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Walsh. She noted the take -away was the need for diversity in housing options. She thanked Historical Society member Diana Noble-Gulliford for bringing the recognition of John Conna forward. 7. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: May 17, 2022 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes b. Monthly Financial Report —April 2022 c. A/P Vouchers 04/16/2022 — 05/15/2022 & Payroll Vouchers 04/01 /2022 — 04/30/2022 d. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Federal Way Public Schools for Saghalie Track Replacement e. Saghalie Track Replacement Proposal Acceptance f. Authorization to add one (1) Senior Traffic Reviewer Position COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH F ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; 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 Councilmember Norton yes 8. ORDINANCES First Reading a. Council Bill #826/ 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF -FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDING THE 2021-2022 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20- 903, 21-916, AND 21-924) Finance Director Steve Groom provided three reasons a budget amendment is necessary: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 7, 2022 • Council -approved contracts or projects; New grants or revenues, including ARPA funding; and • Allocating 2021 budgeted items which will be paid in 2022. He noted this is a housekeeping opportunity to circle back and include these types of items, which occur throughout the year, into the adopted budget. Mr. Groom noted staff recommendation is approval of the ordinance updating 2022 budget with current information. Public Comment — 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 JUNE 21, 2022, 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 Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes Councilmember Norton yes Second Reading/Enactment b. Council Bill #824/ Sidewalk Repair. Construction and/or Reconstruction and Assessments/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 22-934 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, MODIFYING THE CITY'S SIDEWALK CODE TO PROVIDE PROCESSES FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR, RECONSTRUCTION, AND/OR CONSTRUCTION; ADDING NEW SECTION FWRC 4.40.025 TO CHAPTER 4.40. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JUNE 21, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING FOR 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 CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes Councilmember Norton yes c. Council Bill #825/Amendment to New Cinaular Wireless PCS, LLC Franchise Ordinance/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 22-935 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AMENDMENT TO OCCUPY RIGHTS - OF -WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REMOVING TWO SITES AND ADDING ONE NEW SITE TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED SITES. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-818) City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record. Councilmember Dovey noted he would again be recusing himself from this vote. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 7, 2022 COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE JUNE 21, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NORTON. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows: Council President Kochmar yes Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Norton yes 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Walsh yes Councilmember Dovey recused Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported on attending Monday night's LUTC meeting remotely. Councilmember Norton thanked the community members who are working with her and the City to support underserved senior citizens and youth. She noted that Park 16 is putting on a community safety event on June 26. Councilmember Tran had no report. Councilmember Walsh had no report. Councilmember Dovey shared, in response to a discussion with State Representative Taylor and State Senator Wilson at the last meeting with the FW Black Collective, he asked for information to clarify where ARPA funds have been allocated to Federal Way organizations directly from the state. Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated the 2022 high school graduates. The Federal Way Soroptimist Club is hosting a 35th annual Flag Day celebration at the farmers market. She gave an account about a recent building fire she witnessed and thanked the emergency responders. Council President Kochmar thanked our police officers on behalf of our citizens. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. Attest: �90*t�&tw�l Neplllanie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: %/al /M24, Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 7, 2022