06-06-2023 Council Minutes - RegularCITY ❑F
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers*
June 6, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
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.
City staff in attendance: City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
Mayor Ferrell asked for a moment of silence to remember the recent passing of long-time
community advocates Charlie Hoff and former Councilmember and Planning Commissioner
Hope Elder; both will be missed.
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
City Council Vacancy and Appointment Process: City Clerk Stephanie Courtney provided a
report outlining the vacancy and appointment process for Council position #2 noting deadline
for applications is Thursday, June 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Ferrell extended congratulations to American Idol Winner lam Tongi!
Recent Community Events: Mayor Ferrell reported on multiple events on May 20 including the
Touch -A -Truck Event at Wild Waves; Marine Hills Swim & Tennis Club Parade; Master Na's 7tn
Mayor's Cup; and MSC's Spring into Action Dinner & Auction. He noted the Island Bowl at
Saghalie on May 27; the PRSC Annual General Assembly on May 30; and the Pride Flag
Raising at City Hall on June 1. Other events included the ribbon cutting at Three Trees Yoga
on June 1, South King County Athlete Fund Breakfast was a great event on June 3, and Federal
Way Arts Explosion Gallery on June 3.
Upcoming Events: Channel A TV Ribbon Cutting on June 8; Ribbon Cutting — Black Bear Diner
on June 9; Rising from the Dust: A Community Celebration on June 13 at the PAEC at noon;
Chamber Quarterly Update on June 14; Juneteenth Flag Raising on June 16; Flag Day
Celebration on June 17; and the Make Music Federal Way on June 24 at Town Square Park.
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Mayor Ferrell recognized Mr. Ick Jin Kim as a true friend of Federal Way. Mr. Kim was a tremendous
support with the recent Sister City trip to South Korea. He thanked him for his support as a long-
standing member of the community.
At 7:03 p.m. the Mayor announced the City Council will take a brief recess for a reception to honor
Mr. Kim; the meeting reconvened at 7:15pm
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Felicia Wilson, Regional Library Manager for both Federal Way libraries provided an update on
services, activities, and expanded hours.
Sally McLean Federal Way Public School District, read a letter from Dr. Pfeifer strongly opposing
Council Bill #850 as presented.
Ann Michelle Hart, representing the Federal Way Public Market, shared concerns regarding
unallocated ARPA funds having to be returned to the federal government.
Karen Brugato reported on a very successful Arts Explosion Event. She thanked everyone who
attended, supported, or assisted with the event which had over 700 attendees.
Alex Milsten advocated for better support for queer and transgender youth as well as the
decriminalization of sex workers.
Amy Desimone spoke in concern with a vacant house in her neighborhood that is an attractive
nuisance. She asked the city for assistance in addressing the safety issue.
Ron Kaler shared his views and spoke in opposition of celebrating Pride Month.
Ken Blevens shared concerns about an increase of the drug addicted population in the summer
months. He believes political issues should not be spread into schools.
Lana Bostic wished those who celebrate a happy Pride Month and applauded the Arts Commission
for the successful Arts Explosion event. She also requested Council do a land acknowledgement.
McKenzie Darr, a Development Manager with Grand Peaks who has a planned development for
Kits Corner, shared concerns about the impact of the parks impact fee and the school impact fees
on development.
Betty Taylor recognized that National Gun Violence Awareness Day was June 2. Requested a
community event dedicated to gun violence awareness.
Allison Fine thanked the Council for recognizing Hope Elder. She expressed concerns with the
residency requirement for councilmember applicants and shared frustration with earlier public
comments that were offensive.
Anna Patrick wished a happy Pride Month to those who celebrate and urged the community to have
more understanding and grace with one another.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayoral Proclamation: Pride Month — June 2023
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Mayor Ferrell read and presented the proclamation to Allison Fine, who founded Federal
Way Pride in 2019, and spoke to the importance of fighting to allow everyone to live
their authentic life.
b. Proclamation: Juneteenth — June 19
Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson invited Diversity Commissioners Trenise Rogers,
Tirzah Idahosa, Shermoin Clardy, and Saudia Abdullah to the podium as she read the
proclamation. The Commissioners thanked the Council for the proclamation and spoke to
the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion.
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Walsh reported the next committee will be June 13.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Councilmember Dovey reported on the committee meeting held on June 5; ADU's were
discussed. The next meeting will be July 10 due to the holiday.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
Councilmember Tran thanked Council President for stepping in and conducting the meeting on
his behalf. The next meeting will be June 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the next meeting is June 14 at 10:00 a.m.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report
Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the
AWC Large City Advisory and Seattle -King County Public Health. She noted upcoming events
in the community including the 34th Annual Flag Day event on June 17.
Council President Report
Council President Kochmar reported on various events in the community and encouraged
attendance at the annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. She presented artwork that
represents Federal Way that is being sent to Senator Murry, Senator Cantwell, and
Congressman Smith.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: May 16, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Monthly Financial Report — April 2023
c. AP Vouchers 04/15/23 — 05/15/23 & Payroll Vouchers 04/01 /23 — 04/30/23
d. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
e. Purchase of Portable Handheld Radios
f. King County I -Net Customer Services Contract Amendment 1
g. Tourism Enhancement Grant 2023 Round 2 — July — December 2023
h. Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Agreement
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A
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THROUGH H; 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 Councilmemberpovey yes
Mayor Ferrell announced the council would take a brief recess, at 8:43 p.m. the meeting was
reconvened.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Resolution: Intent to Renew Steel Lake Management District (SLMD) Number
1/APPROVED RESO. NO. 23-840
At 8:43 p.m. Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing regarding the Intent to Renew Steel Lake
Management District (SLMD) Number 1.
Water Quality Specialist Dan Sternkopf presented information on reforming the Steel Lake
Management District which includes coordination between staff, residents, a Parks
Department representative and other property owners on the lake. The Management District
is established for a period of ten years. The petition sufficiency requirement was met.
Public Comment:
Margaret Rehyner spoke in support of the Management District. As a lake resident and
member of the SLMD she thanked Mr. Sternkopf for all his work.
Tory Dezutter spoke in support of the Management District. As a 34-year resident and
member of the SLMD, he provided additional insight on the success of the program.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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 Councilmemberpovey yes
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROSED 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
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: Amendments to the 2023 Fee Schedule/APPROVED RESO. NO. 23-841
Finance Director Steve Groom provide details on the amendments proposed to the 2023
fee schedule. He noted the most significant changes were to incorporate park impact fees.
Council thanked Director Groom and asked clarifying questions.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPSED RESOLUTION; SECOND BY
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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
10. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #85210rdinance: Various Code Amendments Relatinq to City Board
and Commissions
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
TECHNICAL CHANGES TO VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 REGARDING CITY
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES; AMENDING FWRC 2.45.020, 2.45.030,
2.45.060, 2.50.010, 2.50.030. 2.50.040, 2.50.050, 2.55.010, 2.55.020, 2.55.030, 2.55.040,
2.60.010, 2.60.040, 2.60.050, 2.60.060, 2.62.010, 2.62.030, 2.62.040, 2.62.050, 2.65.010,
2.65.030, 2.65.040, 2.65.050, 2.70.010, 2.70.020, 2.70.030, 2.75.010, 2.75.020, 2.75.050,
2.75.060, 2.80.010, 2.80.030, 2.80.050, 2.80.060, 2.80.070, 2.85.010, 2.85.020, 2.85.030,
2.85.050, 2.90.010, 2.90.020, 2.90.050, AND 2.90.060; AND REPEALING FWRC 2.45.010,
2.45.040, 2.45.070, 2.50.020, 2.60.020, 2.60.030, 2.62.020, 2.65.020, 2.70.040, 2.75.030,
2.75.040, 2.75.070, 2.80.020, 2.80.040, 2.80.080, 2.85.040, 2.90.040, AND CHAPTER.
2.57 FWRC. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 90-72, 91-84, 91-93, 92-139, 92-141, 92-
157, 93-186, 93-203, 94-216, 95-253, 96-258, 96-272, 96-280, 96-281, 96-282, 96-283, 97-
285, 98-312, 98-322, 00-366, 01-409, 03-439, 04-477, 05-501, 06-531, 09-591, 10-669, 12-
723, 12-725, 13-748, 14-765, 14-767, 14-774, 19-871, 22-939 AND 23-947).
Assistant City Attorney Joanna Eide presented information regarding various code
amendments to better align the various boards and commissions. This information as
presented in greater detail at a City Council Special Meeting on May 2, 2023.
Ms. Eide noted the general changes include the consolidation and reorganization of
code sections, updated titles, and consistency of language. Additionally, the
commission purposes and goal statements were updated; roles were clarified; and new
sections regarding civility and decorum were added. Language regarding quorum and
membership levels was also adjusted to reflect current practices and consistency.
Council thanked Ms. Eide and asked various clarifying questions.
No public comments were given.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE JUNE 20, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. 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
Second Reading/Enactment
b. Council Bill #848/Ordinance: Amendments to the Citv Comprehensive Plan and
Parks, Recreation Open Space Plan (PROS Plan)IAPPROVED ORDINANCE NO.
23-956
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN AND THE FEDERAL WAY
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHAPTER 6, CAPITAL FACILITIES, TO INCORPORATE TWO
NEW FUTURE PARKS AND TO FACILITATE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK IMPACT
FEE. (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, 22-938, AND 23-954)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; 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
c. Council Bill #849/Ordinance: Park Impact Fee Zoning Code
Amendment/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 23-957
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARK IMPACT FEE; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
19.92 TO TITLE 19 OF THE FEDERAL WAY REVISED CODE, INCLUDING
SECTIONS 19.92.010, 19.92.020, 19.92.030, 19.92.040, 19.92.050, 19.92.060,
19.92.070, 19.92.080, 19.92.090, 19.92.100, 19.92.110, 19.92.120, 19.92.130,
19.92.140, 19.92.150, AND 19.92.160.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record,
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; 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
d. Council Bill #8501Ordinance: Housing Action Plan Implementation Code
Amendments/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 23-958
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON; RELATING TO
INCORPORATING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC), CITY
CENTER CORE (CC-C) AND CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F) ZONES TO BOOST
HOUSING PRODUCTION; AMENDING FWRC 19.95.020, 19.95.030, 19.95.040,
19.95.050, 19.110.010, 19.220.050, 19.225.070, AND 19.230.060; ADDING NEW
SECTIONS FWRC 19.95.045, 19.95.047, AND 19.95.057; AND REPEALING FWRC
19.95.065. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-43, 93-170, 95-249, 96-270, 97-291, 97-293, 97-
306, 02-424, 06-515, 06-542, 07-554, 07-559, 08-585, 09-600, 10-678, 12-727, 12-735, 14-
757, 16-822, 17-834).
Community Development Director Keith Niven provided an overview of the discussion at
the study session earlier in the evening. The issue Council continued to discuss was in
regards to the city's Inclusionary Housing Requirement.
Mr. Niven provided the various options which are currently available to the Council. The
Council continued to debate and provide their preference on the options presented.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WITH THE
REDUCTION OF THE PERCENTAGE OF THE REQUIRED AFFORDABLE UNITS FROM 5% TO
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4% ROUNDED DOWN, AND THE CHANGE IN THE DURATION OF THE AFFORDABILITY
REQUIREMENT FROM `LIFE OF THE PROJECT' TO 50-YEARS; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed 4-2 (TRAN AND Assefa-Dawson dissenting) as
follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran no
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson no Councilmemberpovey yes
e. Council Bill #851/Ordinance: 2023/2024 Biennial Budget Adjustment/APPROVED
ORDINANCE NO. 23-959
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (Amending Ordinance No. 22-941)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; 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 Councilmemberpovey yes
11. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson shared her struggle with hearing exclusionary opinions and hateful
words during public comment.
Councilmember Tran and Council member Walsh had no reports.
Councilmember Dovey reported on a conversation with a local banking executive who seemed
interested in connecting financial training opportunities to the community.
Deputy Mayor Honda reported on multiple local events including the Farmer's market, Phenomenal
She Clothing Drive, Arts Explosion, and the Rhododendron Garden. She extended her heartfelt
condolences for the loss of her friends *and community members Charlie Hoff and Hope Elder; she
shared special memories of each of them.
Council President Kochmar reported on meeting with Wal-mart executives noting the stores are
investigating the installation of locking mechanisms for their carts; they expressed interest in having
their associates participate in community clean-up or litter events. She was pleased to note the new
Korean Counsel General is a female. ,
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Attest:
5 e h nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 0( (4i)lja3
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