07-05-2022 Council Minutes - Regular,� Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance option available via zoom
July 5, 2022 — 6: 30 p.m.
1. 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: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
Mayor Ferrell noted the Public Hearing advertised for this meeting would likely be postponed by
Council action, to the August 9, 2022 regular meeting. This item is related to the development of
the former Bally's property.
Council concurred to address this item out of order.
PUBLIC HEARING (8a)
a. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Development Agreement for former
Bally's property
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO POSTPONE THE 2021 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PUBLIC HEARING TO THE AUGUST 9, 2022
REGULAR CITY 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
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Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
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3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
• Fireworks Enforcement Update
Deputy Chief Kyle Sumpter was pleased to report that while the final numbers including the
total for today (July 5) the report shows calls for service for both the Police Department and
the Fire Department are significantly lower in 2022 than in the previous 5-year time period.
Deputy Chief also noted the annual Red, White and Blues Festival at Celebration Park was
the most family -friendly in recent memory with zero events to report.
Mayor Ferrell and Council thanked Deputy Chief Sumpter and the Police Department for
their work at the event and throughout the holiday weekend.
Red, White and Blues Festival Report
Parks Director John Hutton agreed with Deputy Chief Sumpter and noted the return of the
Red, White and Blues Festival was a huge success and enjoyed by many. He thanked the
Police Department staff for their presence and assistance; he also acknowledged the great
entertainment and kids activities. Mr. Hutton also reported on a very successful Miles for
Miso Run, benefiting Mesothelioma also happens every July 4. He thanked everyone who
volunteered and for the 150 runners who participated.
• Movies at Town Square Park
Parks Director Hutton announced the upcoming Movies at Town Square Park. Disney's
"Encanto" will play on July 23 and the "Jungle Cruise" will play on August 13. Movie night is
a free, family -friendly event.
• Recent Community Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on the June 15 Chamber Quarterly City Update and noted the
Juneteenth Flag Raising and Events the weekend of June 17-20.
• Upcoming Events
Mayor Ferrell noted the Council reschedules the first meeting in August to allow
Councilmembers to participate in National Night Out events in neighborhoods across the
city on Tuesday, August 4. The second meeting in August is cancelled for summer break.
He noted the only City Council meeting in August will be August 9, 2022.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Dave Harrelson, 35-year resident, spoke in support of developing a Public Market which would be
available year-round to create central gathering place; a tourist attraction and a place to sell local
products. He asked Council to consider a public market when discussing downtown re-
development.
Greg McCann, 25-year resident, spoke in support of developing a Public Market; surveys were
collected at the Red, White and Blues festival with overwhelming support a public market. He spoke
on behalf of a non-profit group which is fundraising and applying for grants to fund the next steps.
Ideally a Public Market would be opened along with the Light Rail Station.
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Jan Barber, resident, reported the Lion's Club sponsored event "Make Music Federal Way" was a
success. She spoke in concern with the development on the former Bally's site including concern
with increased traffic and crime. She referenced a previously submitted petition from many of her
neighbors outlining their concerns.
Betty Taylor, resident, is concerned with speeding near her home at Traditions Senior Housing.
She would like the city to look at installing speed bumps to slow down traffic.
Carolyn Davis, resident of Colonial Forrest, spoke in concern of increasing crime and vandalism
over the last 30-years. She asked the property be developed into condominiums and not
apartments.
Geoffrey Tancredi, 25-year resident, spoke in continued concern about homeless encampments in
the city. He would like to see the city address this issue and get drug addicts into treatment.
Ken Blevens, 50-year resident, spoke in continued concern regarding encampments in the city and
is frustrated homeless individuals are being dropped off in the city. He provided information on a
coffee shop with safety concerns for early morning employees; he would like the laws changed. He
requested an update on the shopping cart issue.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Update on Declaration of Emergency
City Attorney Ryan Call provided a brief update on the Mayor's action to rescind the Declaration
of Emergency which was issued at the beginning of the pandemic, to ensure the city would
continue to function. If action had been needed under this declaration; those items would have
come back to Council for ratification. This process was not utilized since the pandemic did not
hinder the city functions as Council meetings continued to be held remotely. Attorney Call read
the declaration into the record which acknowledges there is no longer a threat and city staff are
directed to follow the normal process of procurement.
The Council thanked Mr. Call for the presentation and updated information. The Council also
thanked the Mayor for rescinding the declaration and not waiting for the Governor to order
such.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Walsh reported the
next meeting will be July 12 and will include a discussion on the shopping cart situation. He noted he
has reached out to large retailers in the city including Safeway, Costco, Walmart and Home Depot to
discuss this issue.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Dovey reported the next meeting will be July
11. He noted the agenda is full and highlighted discussions on downtown impact fees and school
impact fees.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): Chair Tran reported on
the June 28 meeting noting items passed committee are on the Consent agenda for final approval. The
next meeting will be July 26 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Chair Assefa-Dawson reported the June meeting where
the committee recommended approval of a grant, which is on the Consent agenda for final approval.
The next meeting will be scheduled for July 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda reported the next PIC meeting
would be July 13 on Zoom. She provided a report on the AWC Conference including a walking tour of
Vancouver's waterfront which showcased their long-term vision and effort for redevelopment. She
noted AWC's upcoming Budget Workshop will be held in Leavenworth with focus on the role elected
officials have in the budget process.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar also provided a report from the AWC
Conference. She noted the walking tour of the downtown highlighted the need for thoughtful re-
development and she would like to see the city look into federal funds such as the Main Street Program
to create and develop an identifiable downtown and main street for Federal Way.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. AP Vouchers 05/16/2022 — 06/15/2022 & Payroll Vouchers 05/01/2022 - 05/31/2022
c. Monthly Financial Report — May 2022
d. Increase in Funding for Parks Equipment Replacement
e. Safe City Avigilon Server
f. Purchase of Portable Surveillance Camera Trailers
g. Tourism Enhancement Grant Recommendation 2022 — Evergreen District Barbershop
Harmony Society
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH G ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA; 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
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
8. PUBLIC HEARING
This public hearing was postponed to the August 9, 2022 City Council meeting by Council
action earlier in the meeting.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Youth Commission Appointment(s)
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COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO APPOINT JUSTIN LOWY AND ALEXANDRE MILSTEN
AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION WITH TERMS TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 1,
2022 AND EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2024; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
b. Senior Advisory Commission Appointment(s)
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT VICKY FOREMAN AND CHERYL VOLHEIM AS
VOTING MEMBERS TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY COMMISSION WITH TERMS TO BEGIN
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 AND EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2025; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
c. Diversity Commission Appointment(s)
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVEDTHE APPOINTMENT OF SHERMOIN CLARDY AS VOTING
MEMBER WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2025; LISA WALLACE AS VOTING MEMBER WITH
A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2023; TRACY MEYERS AS VOTING MEMBER WITH A TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY 31, 2023; AND SAUDIA ABDULLAH AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER WITH A TERM
TO EXPIRE MAY 31, 2025; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. 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
d. Joint Use Operation and Maintenance Facility Site Selection (continued from June 21,
2022 Regular Meeting)
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler reviewed the presentation given at the
previous meeting on June 21, 2022 and added additional information regarding questions
raised.
She provided the details of the programming and space requirements for the joint
maintenance facility and highlighted the timeline of the process to -date. In addition to the
sites previously identified; she added estimated cost information on sites identified by
members of the Council at the previous meeting.
Parks Director John Hutton provided information on the mitigation of moving the current
skate park across the street and upgrading the Lakota Park (312th) ballfields with lights and
irrigation which would create more availability for ball fields if Site 2 was selected as the
preferred alternative.
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In response to questions from Council, Public Works Director EJ Walsh noted the original
direction from Council at the start of this process, was to scope "like for like" and amenities
such as in-house fueling and fleet maintenance, added as optional alternatives. Council
expressed interest in adding the alternatives in at the beginning for a complete estimate of
the project.
Public Works Director Walsh and Finance Director Groom spoke to questions regarding the
aspects of a funding package for this project. Councilmembers expressed concern over the
additional time and cost of a condemnation process which might be included if Site 1 was
selected.
Council President Kochmar and Deputy Mayor Honda expressed opposition to Site 2 and
the loss of any park space, or relocating the current skate park to the already over burdened
Steel Lake Park. Councilmember Norton suggested the city require new developments
include open green spaces in their downtown projects to increase the number of parks in
the area.
Multiple Councilmembers spoke in support of Site 2 as the most conservative option for the
facility and were not supportive of the other two options which would raise the cost
significantly.
Director Walsh also provided the financial information on the suggestion to retain the current
site and redevelop that site to park property. The current proposal included the proceeds of
the sale of Site 1 to fulfill the Parks' share of the new facility cost, and if the property was
not sold, that shortfall of revenue would be covered by the general fund.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO SELECT "SITE 2" (SW CORNER OF S 312TH ST AND
28TH AVE S) AS THE SITE OF THE NEW JOINT USE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE $250,000 IN EXPENDITURES FROM UNALLOCATED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUNDS TO ADVANCE PRELIMINARY DESIGN; COUNCILMEMBER NORTON
SECOND.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED [TO AMEND THE MOTION] TO POSTPONE THE
VOTE TO THE JULY 19, 2022 REGULAR MEETING; DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA SECOND.
Councilmembers concurred to extend this issue to the next Council meeting in order to
answer the remaining questions raised at this meeting.
The motion to postpone passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Davey yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson shared information from the AWC conference regarding first
responders pairing with mental health professionals; and discussions on the "Missing Middle" housing.
While in Vancouver she toured a development of 20-tiny houses which are fully staffed 24/7 with
connected services for homeless individuals. She attended the Red, White and Blues Festival and
thanked the Parks and Police Departments for ensuring the event was enjoyable for all.
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Councilmember Norton congratulated the Parks Department for the wonderful July 4 event noting;
this was her first large city event and she was pleased with the safe community feeling. She thanked
everyone who participated in the Juneteenth events and thanked Evan Cook who is assisting with the
Community Violence Prevention Meeting which meets the first Thursday of the month and is open to
all. She thanked everyone who has been involved with this effort.
Councilmember Tran noted he was sorry to miss the July 4 event; he was out of town with family for
the holiday. He thanked the Mayor and Council for accommodating his travel schedule.
Councilmember Walsh also extended kudos to the Parks and Police Departments for the wonderful
event on July 4. He thanked his colleagues for working together and even when they disagree, they
are not disagreeable. He also thanked the community who attend meetings and provide feedback to
the Council.
Councilmember Dovey passed an incident on Highway 99 with multiple fire trucks and police cars,
that turned out to be a fundraiser for the Multi -Service Center; he was pleased to see such involvement
in supporting the community. He highlighted a grant approved on the Consent Agenda which supports
a local Barbershop Group, and also shared his enjoyment at the July 4 event where he connected
with many friends and neighbors.
Deputy Mayor Honda noted tickets are on sale for the 66th Annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake
Park; an alternative hot dog dinner is also available. She was pleased to see the "Coffee with a Cop"
program return last Wednesday; she thanked the officers who participated. She thanked everyone
who applied for the Commission appointments and noted there are many remaining openings,
especially needed are Youth Commissioners. She noted there is only one Council meeting in August;
and National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2.
Council President Kochmar thanked Councilmember Dovey who purchased multiple Salmon Bake
tickets to give to friends and family. She commented on the Annual Northlake Parade, currently in its
715t year; and she thanked the Police Department and Parks Department staff for all their hard work
on a wonderful community event on July 4.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
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