03-21-2023 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers
March 21, 2023 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor
Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Hoang Tran,
Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
Councilmember Erica Norton was excused.
City staff in attendance: City Administrator Brian Davis, Assistant City Attorney Joanna Eide, and
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
St. Patrick's Day Flag Raising at City Hall
Mayor Ferrell introduced community member Craig Patrick who spoke about the flag raising
event, and other community activities celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 17.
Report on March of Diaper Drive
Mayor Ferrell introduced community member Cheryl Hurst who provided a report on the annual
diaper drive that supports the community and region. She thanked community participation,
including the Twin Lakes Fred Meyers store; she reported collecting 11,891 diapers and 4,292
wipes.
National League of Cities (NLC) Conference, Washington D.C.
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the upcoming National League of Cities (NLC)
Conference in Washington D.C. He will be attending along with multiple members of the
Council on March 26-29; the city delegation is looking forward to meetings with representatives
in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Vivian Alexander shared about a recent fire at the O'Reilly auto parts store. She is concerned about
the bus stop located just outside being occupied by those not utilizing the bus.
Susan Strong spoke on recent ordinances passed by the City of Lakewood addressing drug use
and camping on public property.
Ken Blevens brought to attention some new encampments he has seen around the city, and asked
the mayor to bring attention to the growing encampments on the border of the city in unincorporated
King County. He welcomed the Boy Scout Troop in the back of the room who were attending the
meeting.
Alex Milsten informed the council of a Friday fish fry held at St. Vincent de Paul church. He also
shared that the Youth Commission is raffling off a gift basket to support a community center
scholarship.
Betty Taylor made a request to have the city sponsor a National Night Out event at a city parks;
she also requested the city create a party planning committee.
Jan Barber promoted a Make Music Federal Way fundraiser breakfast taking place Saturday, April
22 from 8am-10am and noted her excitement for the upcoming 5t" Annual Lions Club Make Music
event.
Sania Leuelu shared how he is serving the Pacific Islander community. He spoke about the Island
Bowl — an all-star rugby game at Saghalie on May 27 which will include a job fair. He also mentioned
that Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month is in May.
Anna Patrick addressed the King County property at the top of Peasley Canyon Road that is being
cleared out and littered with abandoned cars. She also shared her concern regarding information
reported at a King County meeting stating 50% of youth referred to the Community Pathways
Programs have zero follow-up.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Police Department Promotional Swearing -In
Police Chief Hwang introduced Commander Kyle Buchanan and his family noting his many
accomplishments and accolades during his work on the force. Mayor Ferrell administered the
Oath of Office, and congratulated Commander Buchanan.
b. Proclamation: lam Tongi Day, March 21
Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson read and presented the
Proclamation to Decatur High School student and American Idol contestant lam Tongi who
thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and provided words of encouragement to
other young people. At Council request, lam performed a song.
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would recess for a brief reception for
approximately ten (10) minutes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:44 p.m.
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6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Walsh reported the Committee met a week ago and moved items forward for
Council approval; the next meeting will be April 11.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Councilmember Dovey reported the next meeting will be April 5, and noted the items on the
Consent Agenda that were forwarded from this committee.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
Councilmember Tran reported the next meeting is next Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the next meeting is April 12; she also met with the newly
appointed members of the Committee.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report
Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the
Regional Transit Committee and the Board of Health where they discussed youth and child access
to cannabis. She noted the Broadband Committee continues their work on a draft report to Council,
due next month. She further provided updates from the Public Issues Committee (PIC) and the
South County Area Transportation Board (SKATBd) meetings.
Council President Report
Council President Kochmar noted her excitement to attend the NLC Conference in Washington
D.C. to lobby for federal funding for city projects.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: March 7, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Approval to Submit NPDES Annual Report — pulled and approved separately.
c. 2023 Asphalt Overlay Project Bid Award
d. Demolition of Bridges Barn Structure — Authorization to Bid
e. Selecting Docketed Proposals to Amend the Comprehensive Plan for 2023 Further
City Review
f. Initiation of Development Agreement for Kitts Corner
g. Initiation of Development Agreement for Wild Waves
h. 2022 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS A, C THROUGH H; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The
motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton - excused
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Item b: Approval to Submit NPDES Annual Report
Deputy Mayor Honda asked clarifying questions regarding the Hylebos and Capital Improvements.
Public Works Director EJ Walsh responded to the questions raised and noted SWM fees are not
projected to increase.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM B ON THE CONSENT AGENDA;
SECOND BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as
follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton excused
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #845/2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments- Rivera Property Site
Specific Request and Public Works Text Amendments Non -Motorized Transportation
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 1.26
ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 1 ST AVENUE SOUTH AND SOUTH
328TH STREET, PARCEL NUMBER 052104-9204, FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO)
TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC); AND AMENDING THE TEXT OF COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN CHAPTER 3, TRANSPORTATION, TO INCLUDE VARIOUS CITY-WIDE NON -
MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. (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, 21-907, AND 22-938)
Associate Planner Natalie Kamieniecki presented information on the 2022 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments which include one citizen request for zoning change, and one Public
Works Comprehensive Non -Project Text Amendment. She provided the timeline for these
amendments including the presentations and input to date.
Council thanked Ms. Kamieniecki for the report and asked a clarifying question to which
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez responded.
No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE APRIL 4, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember Norton excused
b. Council Bill #8461Communit Business BC Code Amendments for School Uses
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO HEIGHT
OF MINOR AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURES FOR SCHOOL USES IN THE COMMUNITY
BUSINESS (BC) ZONING DISTRICT; AMENDING FWRC 19.220.040 (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 93-170, 96-270, 97-291, 01-385, 01-399, 03-443, 07-559, 08-585,
09-604, 09-605, 11-700, AND 12-735.)
Community Development Director Keith Niven provided a report on the proposed code
amendments for school uses, specifically the height of the new stadium lighting. He noted
the city hired a consultant that confirmed the taller lights provide more direct light and
therefore create less negative effect on the surrounding neighborhoods.
Council thanked Director Niven for this presentation and asked various clarifying questions
regarding neighborhood notification and the expected timeline for the stadium completion.
No public comment was received. The City Clerk read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE APRIL 4, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as
follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton excused
Second Reading/Enactment:
c. Council Bill #8431Desianatina the Preferred 0mrations and Maintenance Facilitv Site
and Authorizina Property Acauisition/Option 1 — Expansion of existing facility. east of
28th Ave S/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 23-953
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING
FOR THE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A JOINT USE OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND DIRECTING STAFF TO EXHAUST
REASONABLE NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE SAID PROPERTIES.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton excused
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey had no report and stated he is looking forward to going to D.C. to lobby.
Councilmember Walsh referenced a recent visit to Seattle and recognized how much Federal Way
contrasts in terms of the homeless and graffiti; he thanked staff for their exceptional efforts in police
enforcement and maintaining the city. He noted Parks Appreciation is next month and he looks
forward to that annual clean-up event.
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Councilmember Tran had no report; he wished safe travels to his colleagues who are traveling to
Washington D.C.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she would like to propose a modification to the city tag line to
add "for all" to say Federal Way - Centered on Opportunity for All.
Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated Councilmember Norton who helped deliver a baby earlier this
evening, and reflected to receiving her cap from nursing school. She reported on attending the
Communities in Schools breakfast at Thomas Jefferson High School and thanked the Federal Way
High School culinary students for the breakfast. She was pleased to note the South King County Tool
Library has been so successful they are opening another branch in Auburn. She is looking forward to
traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with national colleagues.
Council President Kochmar also reported on the meetings currently scheduled in D.C. and those they
are working on confirming. She commented on recent policing issues in the country and is proud of
how well training the Federal Way Police Department remains; she asked for continued support of the
department from the Council and the community. She reported on the request for state and federal
funding for turf fields for Celebration Park and how that would positively affect the playability and
lessen the burden of field maintenance.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Attest:
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Stcyphdnie Courtney
City Clerk
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