06-21-2022 Council Minutes - RegularCIT
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance option available via zoom
June 21, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council President Kochmar called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Council President Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Erica Norton,
Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City officials attending remotely: Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-
Dawson
City staff in attendance: Interim 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 and Councilmember Tran's absence; and
acknowledged Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson were participating
remotely.
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
No report was provided.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Cheryl Hurst reported on the recent 8th March of Diapers, diaper drive which collected 10,699
diapers and 6,624 wipes from the Fred Meyers event in Federal Way. These diapers along
with all other donations collected in Federal Way and 12 other local cities will support needs in
18 non-profit organizations. She thanked the Mayor, Council and Bill Vadino for their support.
Ken Blevens displayed items found in homeless camps as an example of what is littering the
city. He is concerned homeless, drug -addicted individuals are being brought to the city and
dropped off from other areas. He would like to see shopping cart thefts charged to hold people
accountable and into treatment.
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After discussion and information provided by Interim City Administrator Brian Davis and
City Attorney Ryan Call, Councilmember Walsh noted this will be added to the next
PRHSPS (Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Council Committee) agenda.
Gecffrey Tancredi, resident, is concerned with the former Top Foods parking lot and the
amount of RV's currently parked at the site. He also spoke in concern with the increasing
amount of drug -addicted homeless individuals in the city and would like the Council to be more
responsive.
Anna Patrick shared concerns regarding the amount of shopping carts littered throughout the
city. She feels shopping carts located off the store property is theft and should be prosecuted.
Betty Taylor urged the Mayor and Council to recognize Cheryl Hurst for her volunteerism on
behalf of those in need, specifically children within the city and region.
F[aabeth Kim shared her personal story as Miss Washington Universe. She is pro -healing and
urged people to reaching out to neighbors who are hurting and offer help and support. She is
excited to compete in Georgia and spread her positive message.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Fireworks Reminder for the 4th of July Holiday
Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter provided the annual reminder personal fireworks of any kind,
are prohibited in the city limits. He referenced reasons for the ban include the noise,
pollution, and safety for life and property. He reported a 14-year old playing with fireworks
in the park was transported with serious injuries and loss of a hand.
Deputy Chief noted in addition to the 24 other cities in Washington with a total ban,
unincorporated King County also now bans fireworks as of 2022. He encouraged multi-
family properties and HOA's to support and encourage compliance with this law and enact
property rules/covenants that ban firework with established penalties for violations.
He reported on the extra duty patrols which will be out in the neighborhoods and
encouraged anyone with a chronic firework offending neighbor to call him directly and he
will make sure an officer makes a visit.
Council President encouraged everyone to attend the Red, White and Blues Festival on
July 4 at Celebration Park which opens at 4:00 p.m. and fireworks at dusk.
b. Proclamation: Make Music Federal Way Day —June 21st
Council President Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Geoffrey Tancredi who
accepted on behalf of Jan Barber and the FW Lions Club. Ms. Barber was unable to attend
the meeting as she is currently at Town Square Park for this event. Council President
Kochmar acknowledged this wonderful event.
Councilmembers joined in thanking Jan Barber and the Federal Way Lions Club who have
hosted this national event each year, even through the pandemic and inclement weather.
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6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Walsh
noted items on the Consent Agenda were reviewed at the previous committee meeting. He
reported the next meeting will be July 12 with the shopping cart discussion on the agenda.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Dovey reported the committee will be
reviewing the school impact fees set by the district and discuss how to mitigate these fees to
help grow the downtown. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): No report
provided.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Chair Assefa-Dawson reported on the June 8
meeting where they reviewed an application for funding; the recommendation is going through
FEDRAC and then to Council for approval. The next meeting will be July 6.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her
attendance at various regional meetings including Public Issues Committee (PIC) on June 8;
AWC Large City Advisory Committee also on June 8; and the Chamber Quarterly Meeting.
She thanked staff for facilitating the first hybrid meeting for the South Country Area
Transportation Board SCATBrd at City Hall; she noted many voiced praises for the technology
and staff. She reported on a program for riders under the age of 18 to use bus service for free;
and also noted Sound Transit is looking into a program to shuttle people from their residence
to the light rail station. She reported on her recent trip to Washington DC with Council President
Kochmar and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson for the National Association of Women
Legislators.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar is looking forward to the next Land
Use meeting where they will be discussing the missing "middle" housing; she also noted the
shopping cart issue will be discussed at the next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public
Safety Meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: June 7, 2022 Regular and Special Meetings
b. 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project Acceptance
c. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid
d. 2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project -Reject all bids and Authorization to Rebid
e. Arts Commission and Federal Way Performing Arts Foundation MOU
f. Internet Crimes Against Children ("ICAC") Interlocal Agreement between the Seattle
Police Department and Federal Way Police Department
g. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for Fiscal Year (FY)
2021
h. Agreement Between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and the
Federal Way Police Department to Provide Grant Funding for Traffic Enforcement
COUNCILMEMBER NORTON MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH H ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilrnemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution: 2023-28 Transportation Improvement Project (TIP)/APPROVED
RESOLUTION NUMBER 22-830
Council President Kochmar opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez provided information on the 2023-2028 Transportation
Improvement Plan. Mr. Perez noted the plan, which is updated annually, outlines a 6-
year plan for transportation -related capital project and must be "financially constrained"
and conform to air quality requirement as a requirement for grant eligibility.
He provided the prioritization criteria used for the TIP, highlighted both the completed
projects which will come off the plan, and the proposed new projects which are being
added to the plan. Projects range from intersection improvements, City Center Access,
corridor improvements, non -motorized improvements and overlay improvements.
Council thanked Mr. Perez for his presentation and for his 26 years of service and all
of the grant dollars he has worked to secure over the years.
Public Comment:
Geoffrey Tancredi inquired about the skatepark which is not part of the TIP program.
Ken Blevens thanked and congratulated Mr. Perez on his longevity with the city.
COUNCILMEMBER NORTON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Councilmember Tran excused
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION for the TIP;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Joint Use Operation and Maintenance Facility Site Selection
Council President Kochmar noted this item will be presented for information only. There
will be no action taken, and this item will be continued to the next meeting when the full
Council present in -person for a full discussion.
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Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler provided information regarding selection of
the preferred site for the new Joint use Operations and Maintenance Facility, and request
to authorize $250,000 in expenditures from unallocated capital improvement funds to
advanced preliminary design.
Ms. Winkler provide background on this project with references to presentations made
initially in May 2020, returning to Council in May 2021 with programming results and
confirmed criteria for site selection. Between May 2021 and February 2022, the Site
Evaluation report was finalized and due diligence on potential property acquisition was
completed. The Council was updated on the final site selection report and next steps in
May 2022, with the selection of the preferred site projected to be June 2022.
She reviewed the programming requirements including a 10 to 12-acre site for an
Operations and Maintenance Building, shop, parking and covered and open storage. The
criteria for the property search was ideally located the west side of 1-5, centrally located
and compatible with surrounding uses.
Site 1 included the existing site with an expansion to nearby properties; Site 2 included city
owned property south of S 312th Street which would require mitigation of lost park
amenities; and Site 3 is undeveloped private property with wetland mitigation and higher
acquisition cost.
In summary, staff is recommending Site 2 — Steel Lake Park Annex as the preferred site
with an estimated total cost of $34M. Alternatively, Site 1 has an estimated cost of $41 M;
and Site 3 is estimated at $50M. Site 2 has the least total estimated cost on a level site
that has no property displacement, compatible surrounding use, and park impacts can be
mitigated.
Council President Kochmar thanked Ms. Winkler for her presentation and again noted this
is the opportunity for the citizens to hear this presentation. Council asked the community
to weigh in with their opinions and to contact the Council or come to the next meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM TO THE JULY 5, 2022 COUNCIL
MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
10. ORDINANCES
Second Reading/Enactment
Councilmember Tran excused
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
a. Council Bill #826/ 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Amend_ ment/APPROVED
ORDINANCE NUMBER 22-936
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)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER NORTON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran excused
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Norton thanked the community for their help with a project she is working on. She
enjoyed the Juneteenth festival on Saturday with many local items and food; she also enjoyed the
Juneteenth flag raising for the African -American community.
Councilmember Walsh thanked all the wonderful volunteers in the community including Cheryl Hurst
with the diaper drive. He volunteers at the Senior Center Food Bank and noted there are literally
hundreds and hundreds of people who volunteer their time in Federal Way.
Councilmember Dovey shared his appreciation for the local Boy Scouts Troop who are working on
projects in the community. He recently met a scout from Troop #336 who had completed a project
at the Panther Lake Walking Trail.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she is currently attending the AWC conference and is
looking forward to hearing information on many great topics.
Deputy Mayor Honda reported the 331 Annual Flag Day was held Saturday June 11; she thanked
everyone who made it a successful celebration. She again thanked staff for setting up the Chamber
to facilitate a hybrid regional meeting earlier today; and encouraged citizens to contact the Council
with their opinions on the Maintenance Yard. The Kiwanis Salmon Bake is scheduled in -person on
July 22"d at Steel Lake Park from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She sadly noted George Weyerhaeuser
recently passed away, she thanked him and his family for the many contributions to the city and
region.
Council President Kochmar noted she is also a Kiwanian and is selling tickets for the Salmon Bake.
She thanked the wonderful community and the ability of everyone to work hard on tough issues,
taking one bite at a time. She encouraged community feedback to the Council and thanked Miss
Washington Universe for attending tonight's meeting.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
p.m.
Attest:
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City Clerk
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