09-06-2022 Council Packet - RegularCITY OF
I Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers*
*remote attendance option available via zoom
September 6, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
The Mayor and Council encourage you use one of the following ways to participate in the meeting remotely if you
are unable to attend in person:
• Watch the meeting live via Zoom, Federal Way YouTube Channel, or FWTV Channel 21 (via Comcast)
• Call in and listen to the live meeting: (888) 788-0099 or 253-215-8782
• Public Comment may be submitted in -person or online here; written comments are accepted here.
• Zoom meeting code: 363 503 282 and passcode: 738163
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
• Recent Events: Amazon Fresh Ribbon Cutting (8/11); Movies at Town Square Park — "Jungle
Cruise" (8/13); Performing Arts & Event Center 5th Anniversary Event (8/19); Lions Club Car
Show (8/27)
• King County Landmarks Commission — Camp Kilworth Update
• Report on Licensing Requirements for Hotels and Motels (Ord. 22-927) — Brian Davis, Interim
City Administrator
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
RULES: In accordance with State Law, the City of Federal Way prohibits any testimony regarding any campaign for
election or promotion of, or opposition to, any ballot proposition during the public comment. City Council Rules of
Procedure prohibit any personal, impertinent, threatening or slanderous remarks during public comment.
The Mayor may interrupt comments that continue too long or violate the rules of conduct. No speaker may convey
or donate their time for speaking to another speaker. The Mayor has the authority to preserve order at all meetings
of the Council, and to cause the removal of any person from the meeting for being disorderly. All individual comments
are limited to 3 minutes each.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Constitution Week — September 17-23
b. Proclamation: National Recovery Month — September 2022
The City Council may add items and take action on items not listed on the agenda.
Regular Meetings are recorded and televised live on Government Access Channel 21.
To view Council Meetings online please visit www.cityoffederalway.com.
Presentations continued...
c. City of Federal Way Regional Labor Study - Dr. Ali Modarres, University of
Washington -Tacoma
d. Update from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Analyst, Kia McGlone
e. Update regarding King County Grant for Small Business and Community Groups
Impacted by COVID-19 — Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
• Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
• Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report
• Council President Report
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members and
brought before full Council for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: August 9, 2022 Regular and Special Meetings
a. Authorization of State Opioid Settlement Agreement
• Staff Report: Ryan Call, City Attorney
b. City Council ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Priorities
• Staff Support: Brian Davis, Interim City Administrator & Steve Groom, Finance
Director
10. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council may add items and take action on items not listed on the agenda.
Regular Meetings are recorded and televised live on Government Access Channel 21.
To view Council Meetings online please visit www.cityoffederalway.com.
CIT
Federal Way
PROCLAMATION
"Constitution Week"
WHEREAS, September 17, 2022 marks the two hundred and thirty-fourth
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent
document and the anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, Public Law #915 signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in
1956 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of
the United States of America designating September 17th as Constitution
Day;
WHEREAS, celebrations are to emphasize citizens' responsibilities for
protecting and defending the Constitution as we preserve it for posterity; to
inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America's great
heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and to encourage the study of
historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September
1787.
NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned Mayor and City Councilmembers
of the City of Federal Way do hereby proclaim September 17 - 23, 2022 to be
"Constitution Week" in Federal Way, ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals
the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 and reflect on our heritage of
freedom.
SIGNED this 6th day of September, 2022
FEDERAL WAYNIA YOR AND CITY COUNCIL
14'<Ferrell, Nia oy r
Susan Honda, Deputy Mayor
Erica Orton Councilme er
J Walsh, Councilmember
Linda Kochmar, Council President
CIT
Federal Way
PROCLAMATION
"National Recovery Month "
WHEREAS, behavioral health is an essential part of one's overall health and wellness; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a profound effect on mental
health and substance use, with increasing numbers of people experiencing anxiety, depression, and
loneliness; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 575,000 people in King County are affected by these conditions; and
WHEREAS, preventing and overcoming mental and substance use disorders is essential to achieving
healthy lifestyles for individuals, families, and entire communities; and
WHEREAS, connection and community are critical components of recovery in our local area and
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, we must encourage relatives, friends, and neighbors of people with mental and/or
substance use disorders to recognize the signs of a problem, and guide those in need to appropriate
treatment and recovery support services; and
WHEREAS, prevention of mental health and substance use disorders works, treatment is effective,
and recovery is possible; and
WHEREAS, to help more people achieve and sustain recovery, the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), King County, and
the City of Federal Way invite all residents to participate in recognizing National Recovery Month;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned Mayor and City Councilmembers of the City of Federal
Way do hereby proclaim the month of September 2022 as National Recovery Month and call upon
the people of Federal Way to observe this month with programs and activities to support National
Recovery Month.
SIGNED this 6th day of September, 2022
FEDERAL WAY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
onda, ❑ tyMayor V Erica orlon Councilme�ber
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17 Walsh, Councilmember
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Li da Kochmar, Colincil President
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 6, 2022
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REGIONAL LABOR STUDY
POLICY QUESTION: N/A
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ® Other
STAFF REPORT BY:
DEPT:
Attachments: 1. Regional Labor Force Study Federal Way Report
2. City of Federal Way Survey Questions
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: N/A
ITEM #:
5c
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A Sr �� DIRECTOR APPROVAL: $f /22
Committee Council hnicil/Date /
Initial/Date Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
Emme
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: N/A
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL
ACTION:
❑
APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑
DENIED
First reading
❑
TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑
MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED
- 4/2019
RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 1, 2022
TO: City Council
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Brian Davis, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Federal Way Regional Labor Study
The City partnered with the University of Washington -Tacoma in July 2021 to conduct a
regional labor study at a cost of $10,000 in budgeted economic development funds.
Notable statistics from 2016-2021 include the following:
1. Government, Healthcare, retail, and professional private business sectors remain
the largest in Federal Way.
2. Arts, Accommodations/food services, and "other services" sectors remain the
lowest paid sectors, and all have experienced a 10-25% loss of jobs since 2016.
3. Lower paying service jobs have experienced a decline between 10-20% since
2016 (Manufacturing, Food services, Transportation/warehousing, wholesale
trade, management and utilities).
4. The information and Professional/Scientific/Technical sectors have experienced
the highest job growth rates since 2016, but lag behind national growth rates for
cities of similar sizes.
5. In Calendar year 2021, 79% of unique job postings required 1 year or less
experience, and 70% of jobs required only High School / GED education.
Dr. Ali Modarres of UW-Tacoma will present the findings of the report, a copy of which is
attached.
Rev. 7/18
PIIIM�Tlo,
WASHINGTON I TA A W 14
Assessing the Local Economy and Patterns of Job Postings
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
This report focuses on a set of labor analyses based on data provided by EMSI. This is followed by
selected analytics related to job postings during the calendar years 2020 and 2021. Given the impact of
COVID-19 on the economy, this report provides an analysis of the economy of Federal Way as it has
begun to recover from the global pandemic.
Section I: Economic Landscape
Using data from the last five years, population growth is outpacing job growth, with the expectation that
this pattern will continue over the next five years (Figure 1). This is not unusual, since this pattern can be
observed in other smaller cities in a metropolitan area.
The highest levels of job growth (2016-2021) have occurred in government, healthcare and social
assistance, retail, construction, and Professional/technical/scientific (Figure 2). The first three exceed
the national average for the number of jobs in cities of comparable size. Percentagewise, information,
Professional/technical/scientific, and retail have witnessed the largest growth (Figure 3). As information
related jobs have grown from 2016 to 2021, Federal Way has approached the national average in this
sector (again for cities of comparable size). That is not the case for professional, technical, and scientific
jobs. By the size of their employment, government, healthcare and social assistance, and retail are the
top sectors, and all three witnessed growth between 2016 and 2021 (Figure 4). Given the size and
growth of healthcare and social assistance, this sector, along with information technology, could
become the major economic characteristic of Federal Way, followed by retail. It is important to pay
attention to the declining employment opportunities in lower paying service jobs, such as
accommodation and food services.
The location quotient, which provides a quick assessment of the level of concentration, identifies the
same three large employment sectors (government, healthcare and social assistance, and retail) as
highly concentrated for a city the size of Federal Way (Figure 5). Analyzing jobs from the perspective of
wages provides an additional glimpse into the emerging economy of the city (Figure 6). Except for
Healthcare Support, all jobs paying less than $20 per hour (on average) declined between 2016 and
2021 (Figure 6). Higher income category jobs, on the other hand, have grown. This paints a picture of
declining service jobs and growth of more employment opportunities in higher paying professional
categories. Many of the high paying jobs, however, are small in their employment size, except for
healthcare and social assistance jobs (Figures 6). It is noteworthy that government and retail sectors are
the largest contributors to the gross regional economy (Figure 7), even though retail is not necessarily
high -income generating sector. The two sectors are followed by the information sector, which also
provides the largest income for its employees (Figure 8). This might be an economic development
opportunity for Federal Way to explore further (Figure 9). That said, should retail employment
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opportunities decline further, Federal Way may have to consider its land use and alternative
employment potentials for its residents. At this point, retail seems to continue to grow, albeit that the
rate of growth remains low.
Federal Way
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Section II: Job Postings
Jobs posting analytics allow us to explore the overall changes in the labor market. While job postings are
typically a good indicator of labor demands, the last two years (as we have gone through the ups and
downs of the pandemic and its impact on the economy) can be highly illustrative of the continuing labor
needs of Federal Way and some of the unusual changes/shifts it might have faced.
To perform this analysis, we examined all the job postings for the city and compared January to
December 2020 (CY (Calendar Year) 2020) period with January to December 2021 (CY 2021). During CY
2020, there were a total of 40,086 postings, with 11,315 being unique (translating to posting intensity of
4:1). During CY 2021, there were a total of 59,959 postings, with 14,945 being unique (translating once
again to posting intensity of 4:1). Clearly, the job market expanded from 2020 to 2021, fitting the growth
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patterns that started in 2018 (Figure 10). While many jobs posted in 2020 offered annual incomes below
$35K, a sizable number offered $60K or higher (Figure 11). This pattern, with a slight shift to higher
incomes, was repeated in 2021. This is another indication that Federal Way has a bifurcated economy of
emerging professional and high paying jobs, along with sizable services and retail jobs that offer lower
incomes. Combining the two, posted jobs in Federal Way have maintained an hourly average wage of
about $20 (or an annual income of about $40K) (Figure 12). Surprisingly, more than 40% of jobs in 2020
and 2021 did not require any education, with some asking for high school education (Figure 13). About
60% also did not mention or require any job experience (Figure 14). This might suggest that the majority
of posted jobs were targeting low -skilled and/or entry level workers. In both years, Amazon was the
major source of employment (Figure 15). However, it is not surprising that the healthcare sector was the
second largest recruiter in the city. After all, this is a growth sector for Federal Way, further accentuating
the current economic landscape, as well as wage earning potentials. This pattern emerges also in the
top-20 posted occupations in both years (Figure 16). Registered nurses and retail salespersons were in
high demand in the city. That is the bifurcated employment and economic landscape mentioned earlier.
The top recruiting industries also show the same two sectors (Figure 17). Nursing and warehousing were
listed among the top desired skills (Figure 18), as well.
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Figure 11: Advertised Salaries
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Top Occupations, Jan -Dec 2020
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It is clear from the existing data that the City of Federal Way is building a more robust economy based
on healthcare and social assistance, while maintaining its retail sector, even though the growth in the
latter is relatively low. At the same time, information and professional/technical sectors are rapidly
growing, albeit that they are still small in size. This presents the city with a unique opportunity to build a
unique urban experience that focuses on live, work, and play principals that grow a balance of
professional and service jobs, offering urban amenities and shopping/entertainment, and reducing the
level of commuting. Federal Way has an enviable geography that benefits from proximity to Seattle,
Bellevue, and Renton economic agglomeration, complementing their tech sector through small and
medium companies. Federal Way could easily become the entrepreneurial and business incubation zone
for a professional population that could produce higher expendable income for supporting its retail,
entertainment, and the arts sectors. Federal Way is also close to the Port of Tacoma and Sea-Tac, which
gives it national and international connectivity. The city is also blessed with a diverse population that is a
point of attraction for the younger professional population and many small and mid -size, particularly,
tech companies. These are opportunities that need to be tapped to build an even stronger and more
diverse economy, turning Federal Way into a major employment center and a regional destination.
10
Report provided by
UW Tacoma Office of Community Partnerships' Center for Applied Urban Research (CAUR)
City of Federal Way: Regional Workforce Survey
Dear Residents,
Office of Community Partnerships at University of Washington Tacoma is helping conduct a survey on
behalf of the City to develop a better understanding of its residents. The information you provide will
help us plan for a more targeted economic development strategy. In particular, this will help us attract
economic sectors that expand employment opportunities in the City and are suitable for our current and
future residents.
This survey is anonymous. No personal information, other the ZIP code of your residence, is asked. We
hope that you take the time to answer the questions in this survey.
It should not take more than 5-10 minutes.
Q1 What is the current ZIP Code of your primary residence?
Q1 How long (years) have you lived in Federal Way?
0 years
• 1 years
• 1-5years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10+ years
Q2 Do you rent or own your place of residence?
• Rent
• Own
Q3 What is your age?
Less than 20 years old
• 20 - 29 years old
• 30 - 39 years old
• 40 - 49 years old
® 50 - 59 years old
O 60 - 69 years old
® 70 years old or older
Q4 What is your marital status?
• Single (never married)
• Married or in a domestic partnership
• Widowed
• Divorced
• Separated
Q5 Please answer this question if you are married or are in a domestic partnership. Does your partner
work? Note: All household members 18 years and older are asked to please fill out a separate survey.
• Yes (If Yes, please ask you partner to respond to this survey separately.)
• No
Q6 Do you have primary responsibility for any dependents who live with you?
• Yes
• No
Q7 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, how many dependents? If you answered "No", skip to
the Educational Assessment question below.
Q8 If you answered the question above (# of dependents), does dependent care impact your ability to
work and/or influence your choice of employer/job? If you answered "No", skip to the Educational
Assessment question below.
• Yes
• No
Q9 Educational Achievement (select all that apply to you)
• Less High School
• High School or equivalent
• Some college
• Community College or Trade School (two-year program)
• BA or BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• BA or BS in non -STEM
• MA or MS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• MA or MS in non -STEM
• Doctorate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Doctorate in non -STEM
Q10 Do you hold a professional certification?
• Yes
• No
Q11 If you hold a professional certification, which one?
Q12 Are you affiliated with the military?
Yes
• No
Q13 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, which best describes you?
• Active
• Reserve
• Veteran
• Spouse
• Other
Q14 If you selected "Other" to the question above, please describe.
Q15 What is your employment status? Select the one that best fits you.
• Employed
• Self-employed
• Unemployed
• Fulltime dependent care provider
• Retired
• Q16 Where do you work?
• Within Federal Way
• Outside Federal Way
■ Does Not Apply
Q17 If you work outside Federal Way, what ZIP Code do you work in?
Q18 Primary means of travel to work? Select all that apply.
• Drive/car
• Motorcycle
• Carpool/Vanpool
• Metro bus
Dial -a -ride
• Train
Other transit services
• Bike
• Walk
Work-at-home/Telework full-time/part-time
• Does Not Apply
Q19 What is your average one-way commute? (In minutes)
0 (telecommute or work -at-home)
• Less than 5 minutes
• 5 - 9 minutes
• 10 - 19 minutes
20 - 24 minutes
25 - 29 minutes
• 30 - 39 minutes
• 40 - 49 minutes
• 50 - 59 minutes
One hour or more
Q20 If you are currently working at home, due to COVID-19 pandemic, once it is deemed safe to return
to normal work activities, do you plan to continue to telecommute/work from home?
• Yes, Full-time
• Yes, Part-time/hybrid schedule
• No
• Don't Know
• Does Not Apply
Q21 Do you consider yourself a tech worker?
• Yes
• No
• Do Not Know
• Does Not Apply
Q22 If you are currently employed, what is your job title?
Q23 In what sector are you working? If you are currently unemployed, please select the sector that
applies to your previous work.
• Utilities
• Construction (Not technology related)
• Retail/Wholesale Trade
• Transportation and Warehousing (Not technology related)
• Technology Sector
• Construction
• Biotech
• Energy
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Information/Communication
• Healthcare
• Other Professional, Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Services
• Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Management (16)
• Administrative and Support
• Education
• Health Care (Not technology related)
• Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
• Public Administration
Other
Q24 If you selected "Other" to the question above, please describe.
Q25 Please select representative job skills or list them in the space below:
• Data analysis/visualization
Programming/coding
Information Communication
• Policy analysis or creation
• Skilled trade or specialty
• Staff management
• Auditing
• Assessment
• Customer experience
• Other
Q26 If you selected "Other" to the question above, please describe.
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September h, 2022 . . . . ...........ITEM #: .-7a - -
. ...........
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council approve the draft minutes for the August 9, 2022 Regular and
Special Meetings?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stephanie Courtne , City. Clerk DEPT: Mayor's Office
Attachments:
Draft minutes for the August 9, 2022 Regular and Special Meetings
Options Considered:
1. Approve the minutes as presented.
2. Amend the minutes as necessary.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: N/A
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A
Committee
Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
N/A CITY CLERK APPROVAL:
Council
Initial/Date
ImIralfDam
N/A N/A N/A
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the minutes as presented. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2019 RESOLUTION #
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance available via zoom
August 9, 2022 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 lead the pledge of allegiance.
3. STUDY SESSION: A SNAPSHOT OF HOMELESSNESS AND SERVICE
PROVIDERS
Mayor Ferrell welcomed all the partner agencies in attendance.
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford introduced the individuals representing these
partner agencies and indicated they would provide updates to the Council on current levels of
service and identified gaps. She noted the focus is to address the increased risk of housing
instability, increasing rent costs, and childcare needs with the potential investment of ARPA
funding.
a. Service Continuum and Gaps and Needs
Leo Flor, Director at King County Department of Community and Human Services, provided
an update and answered questions regarding the Health through Housing program which
is utilizing the former Extended Stay Hotel purchased by King County.
Alexis Mercedes Rinck with King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA)
provided a brief overview of what the agency's role and scope. She highlighted data related
to individuals experiencing homelessness; needs and outreach; and identified gaps.
Federal Way City Council Special Minutes Page 1 of 2
August 9, 2022
Robin Corak, Multi -Service Center CEO, overviewed the top issues identified in the 2019
MSC Community Needs Assessment. She spoke on the various causes of homelessness
which are outside of any health/chemical dependency issues. Ms. Corak provided
information on the housing programs offered through the Multi -Service Center and changes
made to current programs in response to previous concerns.
David Harrison, FUSION Executive Director, reported on the transitional homes and
individual rooms designed for emergency shelter for families. He would like to see more
funding for behavioral health in effort to break generational homelessness.
Bill Hallerman, Catholic Community Services, reported on Catholic Community Services
(CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) programs and the expansion over the last
three years in South King County with more programs and assistance for those needing
services due to the COVID pandemic. He provided information on a new program partnering
with UW Medicine and Public Health
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Collective Bargaining Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
At 6:14 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would recess to Executive Session for the
purpose of Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) for approximately 16
minutes.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Attest:
Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council.
Federal Way City Council Special Minutes Page 2 of 2
August 9, 2022
CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL DA�
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance option available via zoom
August 9, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:34 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
Recent Community Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on recent events in the community including the Kiwanis 66th Annual
Salmon Bake held at Steel Lake Park on July 22; Movies at Town Square Park on July 23
which showed Disney's Encanto; National Night Out in neighborhoods across the city on
August 2; and the African American/Black Community meeting held on August 4.
Upcoming Events
Mayor Ferrell reported Amazon Fresh will have a Ribbon Cutting on August 11 at 6:45 a.m.
at the Commons Mall. The next movie at Town Square Park will be "Jungle Cruise" on
August 13 at dusk, estimated at 8:45 p.m. The Performing Arts and Event Center will be
celebrating the 5th Anniversary with an event on August 19 and the Lion's Club will be
hosting their annual Car Show at the Commons Mall on August 27.
Mayor Ferrell referenced the upcoming 2023/2024 Biennial Budget Meetings which will be
held in Council Chambers and televised on FWTV Channel 21 and FW YouTube channel.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8
August 9, 2022
Gillian Milstein shared concerns about homelessness and drug use aboard the light rail system that is
soon coming to Federal Way. She shared stories of some of the negative experiences she has had
while using the light rail recently.
Roomer Flygare expressed his desire to see a Public Market in Federal Way and shared the steps taken
to date.
Mary Ehlis celebrated the future of Camp Kilworth through the purchase of the property by Forterra.
There will be a Public Hearing on August 25 with the King County Historical Landmarks Commission to
consider of Camp Kilworth as a potential historical landmark.
Ann Mich--lle Hart shared public markets have impact beyond money; along with goods and services
they provide a source of community pride.
Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan reported Virginia Mason recently secured a $2 million grant to expand their
youth violence prevention program to have greater impact in South King County. As a Human Services
Commissioner she offered the Commissions assistance with evaluating ARPA grant requests.
Suzanne Vargo shared her belief public concerns were not adequately addressed regarding the Joint
Maintenance Facility at Steel Lake. She expressed a desire to have Council discussion prior to Public
Comment on the agenda.
Anna Patrick shared concern with the amount of subsidized housing in Federal Way; she is concerned
the burden it places on the tax -payers. She also questioned the increase in the homeless community
and the referrals that come into the city from other jurisdictions.
Susan Strong gave a first-hand account of the August 8 shooting on South 320th Street. Ms. Strong
shared how crime has changed over her time as a resident.
Lamont Styles shared his vision to see more investment in the people of Federal Way. He would like to
explore non -police -oriented solutions to community concerns regarding non-violent and behavioral
health.
Juan Luis Juarez Ramos shared how he has fought hard to avoid the same struggles his family
members have faced with substance abuse; he encouraged Council to provide more opportunities for
the youth.
Dara Mandeville referenced a newspaper article regarding the tragic death of a 23-year old woman in
Seattle and she expressed concerns about the King County Health through Housing (Extended Stay)
and asked for an update on licensing requirements.
Mayor Ferrell requested a staff presentation at the next council meeting regarding the result of
Council Bill 820, which Ms. Mandeville referenced.
Ian Morrison, representing Merlone Geier Management who owns the Commons Mall, applauded the
city and school district for removing the school impact fees for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. He
requested the Council consider taking action to provide predictability for these fees over the life of the
project for major transformative projects, such as a mall redevelopment.
Josh Kim expressed concerns regarding crime rates in Federal Way; specifically addressed crime and
illegal activity along Pacific Highway.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney referenced (6) written comments* received prior to the meeting in
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August 9, 2022
opposition to siting the Joint Maintenance Facility at Steel Lake Park Annex from: Susan Overton; Holly
Rose; Rachel Routt-Utrera; Alex Anthony; Victoria Zeitler; and Kathleen Zabel.
*All written comments are forwarded to the Mayor and City Council and uploaded to the meeting materials found
on the city website.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: National Farmer's Market Week — Federal Way Farmer's Market
Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the proclamation to Market Volunteer and sponsor
Vickie Chynoweth. Ms. Chynoweth thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of the Farmers
Market, the local farmers and craftsmen who participate in the weekend market.
b. Recognition of Outstanding Effort in Support of the Inclusion Program
Parks Deputy Director Jason Gerwen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Shelly Cain
for her outstanding support and volunteer efforts to raise funds for the Inclusion Program's
Friendship Theatre. Ms. Cain expressed gratitude for the program and the staff who worked
through COVID to keep the participants in the inclusion program connected. She shared the
many activities her son and others participated with via Zoom and socially distanced when
they were able. She was pleased to be able to support the program and thanked the Mayor
and Council for their support of the inclusion program.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Walsh noted
the August meeting is canceled and the next meeting would be September 13. The Committee
continues to work on issues such as shopping cart theft.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Dovey noted the next meeting will be
September 12, due to Labor Day. He highlighted the items on the Council agenda that passed
through Committee including the recommendation regarding school impact fees.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): Chair Tran reported
on the July 26 committee meeting and the items forwarded to Council for final approval. He
recognized and thanked the Finance Department staff led by Director Steve Groom noting the city
recently passed another financial audit. He noted the August meeting has been canceled and the
next meeting would be in September.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the LTAC
meeting for tomorrow has been canceled; the next meeting will be September 14.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda reported the Senior
Advisory Commission will be meeting next Wednesday at City Hall; the third printing of the Senior
Brochure is currently being printed. She noted members of the Council will be attending the AWC
Budget Conference in Leavenworth. She reported on her visits to neighborhoods for National Night
Out and noted this is the only Council meeting in August.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar acknowledged the wonderful community
and hard-working staff. She was pleased with the updates on Camp Kilworth, National Night Out,
and Friendship Theatre through the Inclusion Program. She encouraged continued conversations
about preparing for Light Rail in the downtown and the potential increase in crime.
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 8
August 9, 2022
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: July 19, 2022 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Monthly Financial Report — June 2022
c. AP Vouchers 06/16/2022-07/15/2022 & Payroll Vouchers 06/01 /2022-06/30/2022
d. Tourism Enhancement Grant Recommendation 2022
e. Purchase Five (5) Copiers Using Replacement Reserves
f. 2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project Bid Award
g. 27th Ave SW at SW 344th St. Compact Roundabout 30% Design Report
h. Redondo Creek Culvert Replacement 30% Design Report
2022 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Revision
Global Kitchen LLC DBA Kay Catering Contract Amendment 1
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH J ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. 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
a. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Development Agreement for the former Bally's
Property
At 7:42 p.m. Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing and read into the record the procedures to be
followed.
Mayor Ferrell noted this process has the Council acting in a Quasi -Judicial capacity. He
posed the following questions to the Councilmembers:
Do any of the Councilmembers have an interest in the property or application, or own property
within 300 feet of the property subject to the application?
• Do any of the Councilmembers gain or lose any financial benefit as a result of the outcome of
this hearing?
Are there any Councilmembers who cannot hear and consider this matter in a fair and
objective manner?
Has any member of the Council engaged in communication outside this hearing with
opponents or proponents on the issue to be heard?
In response to each question, Councilmembers answered no. Council President Kochmar,
Deputy Mayor Honda, and Councilmember Walsh each disclosed they had been asked
general questions such as the status of the process by community members, however noting
of significance was discussed.
City Attorney Call confirmed all public comments made at public meetings previously have
been included in the record.
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 8
August 9, 2022
Mayor Ferrell asked the audience if there were objections to this hearing; hearing no
objections, he asked Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki to begin the staff presentation.
Ms. Kamieniecki provided the background and history on the property and this project. The
request is to rezone from Office Park (OP) to Multi -Family (MF). She provided an overview
of the public comments received noting concerns with traffic, safety and increased crime.
She stated the Planning Commission recommendation following a public hearing was to
include a development agreement pursuant to FWRC 19.85 to cover homeownership
opportunities and other items deemed appropriate by the City Council.
Issues negotiated between city planning staff and the developer and incorporated into the
Development Agreement include market -rate townhomes, which allows for each home to be
sold individually; dedicated garage parking for each townhome; access to open space; and
an "amenities" building.
Development Agreements run with the land and will be in effect for 10-years from the effective
date, even if the property ownership changes. Development Agreements also require a public
hearing before the City Council. Ms. Kamieniecki stated based on the analysis, findings and
conclusions, staff is recommending approval of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Rezone and Development Agreement.
Mayor Ferrell thanked Ms. Kamieniecki and asked the applicant to present information.
Eric Labrie, ESM Consulting Engineers, spoke on behalf of the property owner. He spoke to
the rezone request, which is consistent with adjacent zoning and improves a long-term
blighted area once held by Bally's Athletic Club. He provided information on the plan for the
property and answered questions.
Liz Soldano spoke on behalf of Intracorp providing information on a possible design for this
project, which includes 2,3, and 4-bedroom townhomes over a garage. She noted by
developing the property into townhomes that can be sold, the project is supporting the City's
Housing Action plan to add "missing middle" housing.
At 8:26 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would take a brief recess. He also announced due
to the late hour, the ARPA Discussion under Council Business on the agenda, would be rescheduled
to the next regular meeting; it was not calendared for action at tonight's meeting. The Mayor
reconvened the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Public Comment:
Kenneth Pratt shared concerns about the proposed rezone, specifically around traffic and
school bus safety. Mr. Pratt also expressed favor for owner occupied units opposed to
rentals.
Alexandre Milsten advocated for the former Bally's property to be zoned as mixed use.
Carolyn Davis expressed concerns regarding parking and traffic congestion that were noted
during the presentation.
Jan Barber expressed worry about the amount of traffic that would be produced from the
addition of potentially 145 residential units.
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August 9, 2022
James H. Kim collected petition signatures opposing the rezoning. He claims that many
residents in the in the area are opposed to a zoning change. He proposed the zoning be
changed to weekend farming or urban farming.
No further public comments were received.
Council thanked the presenters and the public for their testimony and asked clarifying
questions of Ms. Kamieniecki, Mr. Labrie and Ms. Soldano regarding parking, traffic, the
option of mixed -use, and the likelihood of the townhomes being sold or rented.
Community Development Director Brian Davis clarified traffic impact is not a requirement of
a zoning change rather the hearing is to determine zoning. A site plan for a specific project
would be filed following a rezone approval which would be tied to a traffic study.
Mr. Labrie stated the developers have agreed to build the project as individual townhomes
which can be sold. He acknowledged, due to unknown market conditions at the time of
completion; it is not feasible to predetermine when the units would be sold.
Additional questions were asked and answered regarding affordable housing and ADA
requirements. City Attorney Call noted the development agreement proposed is the result of
negotiations between the developer and the city; any additional changes would need to be
renegotiated; which may not be possible.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2021
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMER
BALLY'S PROPERTY TO THE SEPTEM-RER 662-02-2 COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORTON.
Councilmember Tran offered a friendly amendment to continue the public hearing to the
September 20, 2022 meeting as he will not be in attendance on September 6, 2022 meeting.
Councilmember Dovey accepted the modification.
Clarified motion for the record
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2021
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMER
BALLY'S PROPERTY TO THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORTON.
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
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. 2022-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the FW Support Services Assoc.
Human Resources Manager Vanessa Audett presented a summary outlining the changes
for the proposed 3-year contract through 2024. The contract conforms with previously
provided Council direction and authority, and was ratified by the union.
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 8
August 9, 2022
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2022-2024
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL WAY SUPPORT SERVICES
ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; 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
b. Approval of Interim City Administrator Appointment
Mayor Ferrell stated interim appointments are for 6-months; he commended Interim City
Administrator Brian Davis for all of his work and is requesting the appointment be extended
an additional 6-months.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF MAYOR FERRELL'S APPOINTMENT OF
BRIAN DAVIS AS INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. 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. Resolution: School Impact Fees/APPROVED RESO. #22-831
Planning Manager Keith Niven provided background on school impact fees which are
calculated and proposed by the school district. The city was notified by the school district
that the updated school impact fees calculation has resulted in zero impact fees for the
remainder of 2022 and for 2023.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; 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
d. Resolution: City of Federal Way Interfund Loan/APPROVED RESO. #22-832
Finance Director Steve Groom provided a brief report on this item. He noted an interfund
loan is the city borrowing from itself, which is preferable over using an outside lender.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; 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 Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
e. City Council Discussion on ARPA Priorities
This item was rescheduled to the next regular Council meeting on September 6, 2022
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8
August 9, 2022
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Tran, Councilmember Walsh, Councilmember
Dovey and Council President Kochmar had no report.
Councilmember Norton requested a town hall meeting to discuss concerns in the community
regarding drug addicted homeless.
Deputy Mayor Honda shared her concern with the increased gun violence statistics reported in
the United States. She provided information regarding the Boys and Girls Club back to school
event.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Attest:
Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council:
Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 8
August 9, 2022
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 6, 2022
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: WA ATTORNEY GENERAL OPIOID CASE SETTLEMENT PARTICIPATION
ITEM #:
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council authorize participation in the settlement agreement with three
opioid distributors negotiated by the Washington State Attorney General?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution Z Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Ryan Call, City Attorney DEPT: Law
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
Options Considered:
1. Approve participation in the proposed settlement.
2. Do not approve participation in the proposed settlement.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1.
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A DIRECTOR APPROVAL: 2K,2Z
Committee Coi c� Initial/Date
Initial/Date Initl' IDale
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of City participation in the settlement agreement negotiated
by the WA AG with opioid distributors and authorize execution of all required documents. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2019 RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 6, 2022
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Ryan Call, City Attorney
SUBJECT: WA AG Opioid Lawsuit Settlement Proposal
Financial Impacts:
The City would receive a percentage share of $215 million split between WA state
municipalities based on historical impacts caused by the opioid crisis as described in the One
Washington MOU previously executed by the City.
Background Information:
Dissatisfied with the amount of money that would accrue to Washington State under a
national settlement with AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson Health, the
Washington Attorney General pursued independent legal action leading to this negotiated
settlement. The three defendants have agreed to the proposed settlement contingent on all
litigants agreeing as well as at least 90% of all cities in Washington with a population over
10,000 agreeing. 90% of all cities must agree by September 23, 2022 in order for the
settlement to take effect.
Under the agreement, $215 million will be available to cities based on the allocation
agreement (One Washington MOU) over a period of 17 years — with the first installment
occurring December 1, 2022. The allocation agreement lists the City portion to be
0.3061452240% or roughly $658K.
The City can spend the money on approved opioid-related expenses or can choose to pool its
money with other entities.
This settlement does not address actions against Purdue or Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals,
which are both in bankruptcy proceedings, nor does it include Johnson & Johnson, against
which the AG has pending litigation.
Rev. 7/18
Exhibit F
Subdivision Settlement Pm- iei ation Form
Governmental Enti :
State:
Authorized Official:
Address 1:
Address 2:
qt., State, Zip -
Phone:
Email:
The governmental entity identified above ("Governmental Entity"), in order to obtain and in
consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to the Settlement
Agreement dated May 2, 2022 ("Distributors Washington Settlement"), and acting through the
undersigned authorized official, hereby elects to participate in the Distributors Washington
Settlement, release all Released Claims against all Released Entities, and agrees as follows.
The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed the Distributors Washington
Settlement, including the Distributor Global Settlement Agreement dated July 21, 2021
("Global Settlement") attached to the Distributors Washington Settlement as Exhibit H,
understands that all terms in this Participation Form have the meanings defined therein,
and agrees that by signing this Participation Form, the Governmental Entity elects to
participate in the Distributors Washington Settlement and become a Participating
Subdivision as provided therein.
2. The Governmental Entity shall, within 14 days of October 1, 2022 and prior to the filing
of the Consent Judgment, secure the dismissal with prejudice of any Released Claims that
it has filed.
4. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terms of the Distributors Washington Settlement
pertaining to Subdivisions as defined therein.
5. By agreeing to the terms of the Distributors Washington Settlement and becoming a
Releasor, the Governmental Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein, including,
if applicable, monetary payments beginning after December 1, 2022.
6. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives through the Distributors
Washington Settlement solely for the purposes provided therein.
7. The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the Washington Consent
Judgment Court for purposes limited to that court's role as provided in, and for resolving
disputes to the extent provided in, the Distributors Washington Settlement. The
Governmental Entity likewise agrees to arbitrate before the National Arbitration Panel as
provided in, and for _resolving disputes to the extent otherwise provided in the
Distributors Washington Settlement.
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8. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce the Distributors Washington Settlement
as provided therein.
9. The Governmental Entity, as a Participating Subdivision, hereby becomes a Releasor for
all purposes in the Distributors Washington Settlement, including, but not limited to, all
provisions of Section XI of the Global Settlement, and along with all departments,
agencies, divisions, boards, commissions, districts, instrumentalities of any kind and
attorneys, and any person in their official capacity elected or appointed to serve any of
the foregoing and any agency, person, or other entity claiming by or through any of the
foregoing, and any other entity identified in the definition of Releasor, provides for a
release to the fullest extent of its authority. As a Releasor, the Governmental Entity
hereby absolutely, unconditionally, and irrevocably covenants not to bring, file, or claim,
or to cause, assist or permit to be brought, filed, or claimed, or to otherwise seek to
establish liability for any Released Claims against any Released Entity in any forum
whatsoever. The releases provided for in the Distributors Washington Settlement are
intended by the Agreement Parties to be broad and shall be interpreted so as to give the
Released Entities the broadest possible bar against any liability relating in any way to
Released Claims and extend to the full extent of the power of the Governmental Entity to
release claims. The Distributors Washington Settlement shall be a complete bar to any
Released Claim.
10. The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating
Subdivision as set forth in the Distributors Washington Settlement.
11. In connection with the releases provided for in the Distributors Washington Settlement,
each Governmental Entity expressly waives, releases, and forever discharges any and all
provisions, rights, and benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of the
United States or other jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar,
comparable, or equivalent to § 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
General Release; extent. A general release does not extend to claims that
the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or
her favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by him or
her would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or
released party.
A Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it
knows, believes, or assumes to be true with respect to the Released Claims, but each
Governmental Entity hereby expressly waives and fully, finally, and forever settles,
releases and discharges, upon the date the Distributors Washington Settlement becomes
effective pursuant to Section II.B of the Distributors Washington Settlement, any and all
Released Claims that may exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or
suspect to exist, whether through ignorance, oversight, error, negligence or through no
fault whatsoever, and which, if known, would rnateiiaily aLMUct the Governmental
Entities' decision to participate in the Distributors Washington Settlement.
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12. Nothing herein is intended to modify in any way the terms of the Distributors
Washington Settlement, to which Governmental Entity hereby agrees. To the extent this
Participation Form is worded differently from Exhibit F to the Distributors Washington
Settlement or interpreted differently from the Distributors Washington Settlement in any
respect, the Distributors Washington Settlement controls.
I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Participation Form on behalf of the
Governmental Entity.
r
Signature:
Name: `.
Title:
Date:
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 6, 2022 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL ARPA PRIORITIES
POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council approve the ad hoc committee's recommendation of
expenditures to be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business 0 Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Brian. Davis, Interim City Administrator DEPT: Administration
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo
2. Council Ad Hoc Committee's ARPA Priority List
Options: 1. Approve the Ad Hoc Committee List
2. Approve a modified list
3. Do not approve the list and provide direction to Staff
..... ... ........
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1 /
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A 1124- DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee Council Initial/Date 111
Initial/Date Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the Council Ad Hoc Committee's ARPA Priority list.
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED — 11/2020 RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 1, 2022
TO: City Council
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Brian Davis, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Council ARPA Priorities
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 to
provide additional financial relief in the wake of COVID-19. ARPA includes a significant
amount of funds for state and local government fiscal recovery. ARPA relief to Federal
Way totals $19.2 million. Since March 2021, the Council has approved roughly $9.2
million in expenditures. The remaining $10 million has been discussed at numerous City
Council meetings and by a subcommittee of the Council formed for the purpose of
prioritizing ARPA expenditures. Council President Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Honda, and
Councilmember Tran served as members of the committee, whose recommendation was
forwarded to the Council last July.
Rev. 7/18
ARPA Planning
Cat # Category Name / Project Name
Council Approval $
Council
Approval
date
Proposed
Total
1 Public Health & Economic Impacts
Chamber of Commerce
750,000
750,000
FW Mirror marketing grant proposal
300,000
300,000
-
1,050,000
1,050,000
7 Administrative costs of ARPA program
7.1 Part-time Grants Coordinator S McIntyre,
300,000
6/15/21
300,000
7.1 Grant -writing services
400,000
6/15/21
(400,000)
-
ARPA admnistrative costs
650,000
650,000
700,000
250,000
950,000
4 Essential/Hazard Pay
227,450
6/1/21
227,450
227,450
-
227,450
5 Broadband/infrastructure
5.17 CERB grant rec'd 11/18/21
50,000
9/7/21
50,000
50,000
50,000
6 Government Services (Lost Revenue)
PD Vehicles - 2021
PD Vehicles - 2022
Parks Trailer Lease
Pool Slide of $500k
Pool slide addition of $484,791.60
Retention bonus $5k/emp + $290k longe
Two 5-yard trucks
Material Stacker
Material (salt)
Streetlights
Celebration Park Turf of $11.5M
373rd Roundabout of $3.5M
Demolition of Target building
OCourt - replace Justware
Prosecutor software
Darktrace 45+15
Disaster Backup
Password Mgmt System
City hall HVAC
Saghalie Park sport track
FWCC HVAC upgrades
PAEC HVAC upgrades
PAEC laptops w desk conv
City hall touchless fixtures
Social Services support
Arts Commission
Contingency
Lost Revenue
Total
1,702,000
10/19/21
370,000
10/19/21
300,000
10/19/21
500,000
12/7/21
484,792
3/1/22
3,899,000
3/1/22
760,000
3/1/22
145,000
3/1/22
90,000
3/1/22
8,250,792
9,228,242
(100,000)
2,150,000
900,000
800,000
600,000
137,000
80,000
60,000
30,000
10,000
155,329
150,000
116,874
69,650
20,000
10,000
3,000,000
15,000
484,792
8,688,645
1,702,000
370,000
300,000
500,000
484,792
3,799,000
760,000
145,000
90,000
2,150,000
900,000
800,000
600,000
137,000
80,000
60,000
30,000
10,000
155,329
150,000
116,874
69,650
20,000
10,000
3,000,000
15,000
484,792
16,939,437
9,988,645 19,216,887
1 Original request $1.5 million
z Via grant application process. Can include Progress Pushers, Game of Life, Lakehaven and other community requests
8/31/2022 1 of 1 American Rescue Plan Act - potential spending v07-14-2022