10-04-2022 Council Minutes - Regular,� Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance option available via zoom
October 4, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 the Taste of Federal Way on September
24; he enjoyed all the great food and community who attended the event at the Market. He also
reported on the Chamber Prosperity Breakfast on September 29; he thanked Chamber CEO
Rebecca Martin for the event, which was held at the PAEC.
Upcoming Events: Mayor Ferrell announced there was a new date for the Mayor's Day of
Concern Food Drive; it will be held on Saturday, October 8 at the Twin Lakes Fred Meyers. He
further noted Waste Management will be picking up collections as they have done for many
years. All food collected will go to support those in the community who are in need.
Broadband/Internet Study Town Hall Meetings: Mayor Ferrell provided information on two open
houses scheduled in -person at City Hall and via Zoom on October 11 and October 13. He
further encouraged the community to participate in the Broadband Internet Survey which can
be found on the city's website.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Cindy Ducich shared about a grant the Mirror/ Sound Publishing was hoping to implement, with
matching ARPA donations, for small businesses to aid with economic growth in the community.
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Sabrina Ettinaer shared a newspaper heading from June referencing inclusivity. She
questioned the legal validity for not including a menorah as part of the City's holiday
celebrations, and referenced cities who have added a menorah to their holiday celebrations.
Ann Michelle Hart spoke on behalf of the Public Market, sharing about some of the needs that
the market currently has as well as how they are applying for various grant programs.
Ken Blevens shared about a conversation he had with a Metro bus driver in Federal Way; he
shared his support for a revised shopping cart ordinance. He expressed his frustration with
Seattle and King County decisions that have negative effects on this community.
Geoffrey Tancredi urged Council to re -develop and revitalize the Pacific Highway South area;
sharing a historical synopsis of Highway 99 (Pacific Highway). He envisions the area as an
economic hub or international district.
Lana Bostic supports the rezone of the former Bally's property and inquired about shopping
carts that were purposely lined along South 320th Street. She voiced concerns over a mailing
she received from Stand -Up Federal Way, which used pictures of homeless individuals; she
questioned if permission was given by the folks featured in the mailings.
Tirzah Idahosa voiced concerns about the amount of time it is taking to allocate ARPA funds
and shared her thoughts on where the funds should be dispersed. She urged the elected
officials provide information to the community and ensure any disbursement is equitable and
diverse.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month — October 2022
Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the proclamation to Janet Chance, a Domestic
Violence Crime Victims Advocate. She spoke to Ms. Chance's leadership in the city and the
region. Ms. Chance thanked the Mayor and Council noting domestic violence is a serious
crime that happens behind closed doors. She stated they continue to partner with the
Federal Way School District to educate our children about domestic violence and dating
relationships.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS):
Councilmember Walsh reported the next meeting will include a discussion regarding a
proposed shopping cart ordinance.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): Councilmember Dovey reported on the
Committee noting they are closely tracking the airport expansion project (beginning in 2023)
and will make sure Federal Way residents are represented regarding any additional activity
in the area.
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee: Councilmember Tran
reported the meeting was held September 27 and forwarded items b-g on the Consent
Agenda for final Council approval. He noted the August Committee meeting was canceled
and as such there are two months of vouchers and financial reports to approve on this
agenda. The next meeting will be October 27 in Chambers.
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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Councilmember Assefa-Dawson did not have
an LTAC report. She provided information on the WRIA-9 Watershed Resource Inventory
Area and two Federal Way projects that aid Salmon recovery work in the area.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report: Deputy Mayor Honda reported on the
AWC Large Committee meeting held last week; City Action days are coming up. She
reported on the Broadband Task -Force and the city survey which is posted on the website
with hard copies are available at City Hall. She congratulated the Bonsai Garden on their
331 Anniversary and shared her experience and concerns of touring the Sound Transit
OMF facility in Bellevue. She encouraged Council to sign up for Boards and Commission
through SCA.
Council President Report: Council President Kochmar commented on the tax notification
sent by the County with assessments showing an increase. She explained the city's
limitation to collecting no more than 1 %. She also encouraged everyone to give to the food
drive either in -person or through curbside pick-up with Waste Management.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: September 20,2022 Regular and Special Meetings; September 23, 2022
Special Meeting, and September 26, 2022 Special Meeting
b. AP Vouchers 07/16/2022 — 08/15/2022 & Payroll Vouchers 07/01/2022 - 07/31/2022
c. Monthly Financial Report — July 2022
d. AP Vouchers 08/16/2022 — 09/15/2022 & Payroll Vouchers 08/01 /2022 - 08/31 /2022
e. Monthly Financial Report —August 2022
f. Generator Maintenance Repair — State Contract
g. Purchase of Canon Large Format Plotters
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
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Allocations
Interim City Administrator Brian Davis provided an overview of the discussions and
consensus made on a number of items presented at the Special Meeting on August 23
regarding ARPA allocations. He noted the outstanding items yet to be finalized include
Celebration Park turf, demolition of the Target building, a contingency fund, and Public
Market Study. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson requested a Conna Family recognition be
added to the list of requests.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AUTHORIZE USE OF ARPA FUNDING,
ELIGIBLE FOR USE UNDER LOST REVENUE GUIDELINES, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$7,703,853 AS OUTLINED IN THE PRESENTED STAFF REPORT; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson asked for clarification on the motion. Council President
Kochmar provided clarification, referring to the discussions held at the previous Study
Session.
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
9. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #8291 Amending Eligibility for Youth Commission
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AMENDING FEDERAL WAY
REVISED CODE 2.6.040 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 92-139, 92-157, 96-
282, AND 14-774).
City Attorney Ryan Call noted this Ordinance was brought back at the direction of
the Council at the September 20 City Council Meeting in an effort to expand the
eligibility of the Youth Commission. This code amendment will increase the eligibility
to include students who live in the city limits as well as those those who live outside
the city, but attend a public or private school located in the city. It will also expand
the grade limitations to freshman through senior.
No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the
record.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
OCTOBER 18, 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 Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
b. Council Bill #830/Establishing an Urban Forestry Fund
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN URBAN FORESTRY FUND;
ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 3.50 FWRC.
Community Development Director and Interim City Administrator Brian Davis
presented this Ordinance as a housekeeping item that will create an Urban
Forestry Fund for developers to pay into if they are unable to meet code
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requirements. It provides an option to replace the value of the trees in an
alternate location in the city.
Mr. Davis clarified this has never happened, and is unlikely; as the developer
would have to demonstrate why the requirement could not be met. An arborist
would determine the value of the trees projecting over a span of 2-years, to
calculate an off -set value for trees to be replanted in a replacement location.
No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into
the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
OCTOBER 18, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER LYDIA. 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
Second Reading/Enactment
c. Council Bill #828/ 2021 Camp Plan Amendment and Development Agreement
for the former Bally's Property APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 22-938
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE
COMPREHENSIVE -PLAN—DESIGNATION AND ZONING OF 6-00 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 1ST AVENUE SOUTH AND
SOUTH 328TH STREET, PARCEL NUMBER 172104-9038, FROM OFFICE
PARK (OP) TO MULTI FAMILY (RM 1800), AND ADOPTING AN ASSOCIATED
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 95-248,
96-270, 98-330, 00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 05-490, 05-491, 05-
492, 07-558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736, 13-745, 15-796, 15-798, 18-843, 19-866
AND 21-907)
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
SECOND BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR. 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
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson had no report_
Councilmember Norton noted she enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Center with her husband
and Councilmember Walsh.
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Councilmember Tran had no report.
Councilmember Walsh spoke to the increased need for food donations for both the Senior
Center and MSC; he will take part in the Mayor's Day of Concern Food Drive this Saturday,
which supports the Multi -Service Center food bank.
Councilmember Dovey thanked a local resident Liz Gregory who picks up litter as she walks
her dog; he thanked all the volunteers who help to clean up the community.
Deputy Mayor Honda encouraged residents to look at the budget and come to the budget
meetings to ask questions. She acknowledged those in Florida and the East Coast who are
dealing with devastation and need help.
Council President Kochmar she supports a community litter pick up idea as suggested by
Councilmember Dovey; she encouraged the service clubs get involved. She spoke in concern
with Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how she would like more resources for young
people so they are able to recognize when it happens.
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There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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Approved by Council:
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