07-18-2023 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers
July 18, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
1. 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 Paul McDaniel,
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.
3. CEREMONIES & RECOGNITION
a. Introduction & Swearing -In of New Police Officers- Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced
five new entry-level Police Officers including Officer Joshua Jackman, Officer Joshua
Lee, Officer Joshua Power, Officer Adam Taylor, and Officer Tiana Woo. Mayor Ferrell
administered the Oath of Office and congratulated the Officers.
b. Certificates of Recognition for Federal Way Little League Seniors — Mayor Ferrell read
and presented the Federal Way Little League Seniors with Certificates of Recognition
for winning the State Championship and are heading to Regionals in California.
At 6:48 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the City Council will take a brief recess for a reception
to celebrate the Federal Way Little League Senior team. The meeting was reconvened at 7:04
p. M.
4. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
Community Center Update — City Administrator Brian Davis and Parks Director John Hutton
provided an update on repairs needed at the Federal Way Community Center.
King County Elections — Mayor Ferrell noted King County will have an Election Center open at
City Hall for anyone needing assistance with casting a ballot for the Primary Election. The center
will be open on July 29, July 31, and August 1 on the first floor, Patrick Maher Room.
Recent Events — Mayor Ferrell reported on the King County Fair Opening Ceremony on July
13, and his attendance at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new business.
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Upcoming Events in the community include the Summer Sounds Concerts at Steel Lake Park
on Wednesdays; Dick's Drive -In Opening Day on July 27, and the 67th Annual Kiwanis Salmon
Bake at Steel Lake Park on Friday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m. He noted this year's Movies in the Park
will feature Ant Man & The Wasp: Quantumania at Town Square Park on Saturday, July 29. He
will be visiting various neighborhoods with the Police Chief for National Night Out on August 1,
and noted the annual FUSION Gala will be held at Dumas Bay Centre on August 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Ferrell asked Council President Kochmar and Deputy Mayor Honda to report on the City
Council and School Board Meet & Greet on July 15. The event was well attended and positive
comments were received; a similar event will be scheduled again.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Matt Johnson explained the definitions of political hypocrisy, a lame duck society and fascism.
Doug Johnson shared about the Federal Way Community Caregiving Network upcoming
annual fundraiser; the organizations primary objectives are housing, rent assistance and
community meals.
Trudy Davis, Federal Way resident and School Board Member congratulated the new police
officers and the youth baseball team. She addressed the homeless population and brought
awareness to scams occurring through panhandling.
Anna Patrick desires to see more accountability for youth diversion programming in order to
better address the violence in schools.
Geoffrey Tancredi is concerned with aggressive driving and shared concerns with retail break-
ins across the city.
Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan encouraged the council to approve the Human Services Commission
recommendations for funding youth programming with ARPA.
Isaiah Maccotan spoke to the impact of youth programming and requested that the Council fully
fund the youth programs at $150,000.
Ken Blevens supports funding youth programs with reporting requirements. He noted an
increase in encampments and believes it is due to recent clearing in Tacoma and Seattle. He
acknowledged the increase of police officers.
Evan Nelson, mentor with the Game of Life, shared how the program and the youth have been
affected by the pandemic. He urged council to keep the ARPA funding for Youth Programs at
$150,000.
Justin Niuguna advocated the need for youth programs and encouraged the council to fund
these grants at $150,000. He shared his personal experience and his life -changing successes
through youth mentorship.
Winston Bell the Executive Director of Game of Life thanked the Council, South King Fire and
Rescue, and the School District for their partnership. He advocated for youth programming and
expressed a strong desire to see the young people raised in Federal Way remain here, and
eventually take on leadership roles in the city.
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Betty Taylor disagrees with the Council Committee recommendation for grant allocations. She
is upset the work that the Human Services Commission did wasn't approved.
Alex Miisten enjoyed attending the coffee with Council and the School Board, and hopes to see
the ARPA recommendation of $150,000 for youth programming approved.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. South King Fire and Rescue Update
South King Fire and Rescue Captain, Brad Chaney provided an update on the department,
staffing levels, their accomplishments and the various resources that are available in the
event of emergencies.
b. Proclamation: National Disability Independence Day — July 26
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson read and presented the proclamation to Emerson Sekins,
Executive Director of NW Access Fund. Mr. Sekins thanked the Mayor and Council and
highlighted the importance of federal protections and steps taken to ensure access for all.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Councilmember
Walsh thanked Councilmember Assefa-Dawson for chairing the last meeting; there is no August
meeting; the next meeting will be September 12.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Councilmember Dovey thanked
Councilmember Tran for chairing the last meeting; he appreciates the opportunity to attend
remotely when out of town. The next meeting will be August 7.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) - Councilmember
Tran reported the next meeting is July 25.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Councilmember Assefa-Dawson had no report.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report - Deputy Mayor Honda reported on her
attendance at various regional meetings including AWC Public Issues Committee (PIC) and
South County Area Transportation Board meeting. She attended an AWC webinar on public
safety and retail crime; noting an interest to invite the speaker to present to the Council. She is
currently attending the NLC Conference in Tacoma.
Council President Report — Council President Kochmar requested an update on the shopping
carts, sidewalk ordinance and the fentanyl ordinance. In appreciation for the fire department
presentation, she shared a harrowing life-saving incident she witnessed at Redondo.
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a. Minutes: July 5, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Global Kitchen dba Kay Catering: Amendment 1 - Additional Compensation for Dumas
Bay Centre Catering Services
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c. Parking Lot Sweeping Request for Proposal (RFP)
d. Law Enforcement ISO ClaimSearch Access — Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
e. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of Federal Way for
Continued Leasing of Office Space for the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATT)
f RPA Grants fer Hows,ng Stability Q_ ga-r,4 door s/pulled and approved separately
g. Resolution: Accepting Transportation Grant — City Center/approved Res. No. 23-844
h. Authorization to Apply for Transportation Safety Grant
Former Bridges Barn Demolition Project — Approval to Award
South 288th Street Road Diet Project Phase I - Authorization to Award
k. Authorization to Accept King County Flood Reduction Grant
Councilmember Dovey pulled item f/ ARPA Grants for Housing Stability & Basic Needs
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A
through E, and G THROUGH K; 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 McDaniel yes
Consent Item f:
Council thanked the city staff and commissions for their hard work in assisting with grant funding
recommendations for the federal dollars (ARPA) the city received, and asked for a brief presentation
outlining these grants.
Sarah Bridgeford, Community Services Manager provided an overview of the ARPA Grants for Housing
Stability and Basic Needs and recommendations from the Human Services Commission including the
funding structure, process and compliance. As ARPA funds are one-time additional questions were
asked that focused on readiness and future stability.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED ADOPTION; 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 Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
9. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:46 p.m.
a. ORDINANCE: Intent to Designate the Community Business Zone a Residential Target
Area for Purposes of the City's Multi -family Tax Exemption Program*
Community Development Director Keith Niven provided a report regarding amending Title
3 to expand the Multi Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) to the Community Business (BC) Zone
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as recommended by Heartland consultants. He noted expanding MFTE would allow and
encourage redevelopment of increased urban -level density in an effort to boost housing
production.
Director Niven referenced one public comment received in response to council questions
and explained what the exemption is, how it is beneficial, and the parameters on what
projects qualify. He also noted the city will still collect one-time sales tax on development
projects.
Public Comment:
Anna Patrick spoke in favor of MFTE but suggested that we partner with South King Housing
and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) for monitoring purposes.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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 McDaniel yes
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: Policy on Naming City Property/approved Res. No. 23-845
City Administrator Brian Davis presented a draft policy outlining the naming of city property
including buildings, structures, and real property. He clarified the policy would not cover
historically significant property that is already named, commissioned public art that is
already named, rights -of -way and streets, or rooms within city hall.
He detailed the application process, approval criteria, and the change made at Council
Committee to include input of a City Commission.
Council thanked Administrator Davis and asked clarifying questions on time -limits for names
and inventory tracking.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON.
Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson noted apprehension over the policy and the lack of a guidance on
what is an appropriate ask. Councilmember Dovey stated he believes the bar should be set fairly high
to name (or re -name) something.
The motion passed 5-2 (Dovey, Assefa-Dawson opposed) as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson no
Councilmember McDaniel yes
b. ARPA Grants for Youth Programming
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey no
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford and Human Services Coordinator
Kim Bachrach presented information regarding the ARPA Grants for Youth
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Programming.
Ms. Bridgeford provided information on the use of ARPA funding for social services,
including the proposals on tonight's agenda. The Human Services Commission received
12 complete applications for Youth Programming with requests totally nearly five million
dollars ($4,942,202.90); and zero applications were received for financial literacy
programs.
The commission recommendation included allocating $200,000 that was allotted for
financial literary be applied equally among the recommended eight grand awards for a
total of $150,000 each to 8 organizations.
The Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Council Committee modified the
recommendation to reduce each grant back to $125,000 and retain the $200,000 for
financial literacy, allowing the reopening of the financial literacy grant application.
Council thanked Ms. Bridgeford and Coordinator Bachrach for the information presented
and asked clarifying questions on outreach to financial institutions, scoring matrix for
grants. She explained the real value of setting a floor amount for grant awards, and
barriers smaller grants can create.
Ms. Bridgeford noted financial literacy is found in many of the youth programming, and
also suggested the future Request for Proposal (RFP) for Employment and Education
grants ($650,000) incorporate a priority to include financial literacy.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO WAIVE COUNCIL RULES AND EXTEND THE
MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M.; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion carried
unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GRANTS AS OUTLINED
AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO THAT END; SECOND BY
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR.
Point of clarification was made noting the motion on the floor reflects the Committee's
recommendation of $125,000 to each of the 8 agencies.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO AMEND HIS MOTION TO ALLOCATE $150,000 FOR
EACH ORGANIZAITON INCLUDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF KING COUNTY, BUILD 2
LEAD, EL CENTRO DE LA RAZA, KING COUNTY SEXUAL ASSUALT RESOURCE CENTER,
MULTI -SERVICE CENTER, PHENOMINAL SHE, PROGRESS PUSHERS, AND VALLEY CITIES
COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION; SECOND BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR.
Deputy Mayor Honda recused herself as she sits on the Boys and Girls Club Board.
The amendment passed 5-1 (McDaniel opposed, Honda recused) as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda recused Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel no
The main motion as amended passed 5-1 (McDaniel opposed, Honda recused) as follows:
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Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda recused Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel no
11. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #856/Ordinance: Multi -Family Tax Exemption EXDansion to
Community Business Zone
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
EXPANDING THE CITY'S MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNIT LIMITED PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM TO THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE; AMENDING
FWRC 3.30.010, 3.30.020, AND 3.30.030 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 03-438,
09-600, 09-606).
Mayor Ferrell noted the staff report was presented earlier in the meeting during
the public hearing. No additional public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
AUGUST 8, 2023 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 McDaniel yes
b. Council Bill #857/Ordinance: Renewina Lake Manaaement District Number 1
for Steel Lake and settina September 19. 2023 as the Public Hearina for the
Assessment Roll for the District
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RENEWING
LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR STEEL LAKE AND SETTING A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE
DISTRICT.
Water Quality Program Supervisor Kevin Du presented information on the
renewal process for the Steel Lake Management District. He noted that this
ordinance if passed, will renewing the LMD and set the public hearing date on
the assessment roll for September 19.
Council thanked Mr. Du for the presentation and his patience for the long
meeting. No public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
AUGUST 8, 2023 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 McDaniel yes
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12. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey thanked Deputy Mayor Honda and Council President Kochmar for
organizing the meet and greet with the school board; he received great comments and ideas
from many who attended.
Councilmember Walsh echoed comments about the meet and greet with the school board. He
also supports installing signs discouraging panhandling and would like an emphasis on jay-
walking.
Councilmember Tran had no report.
Councilmember McDaniel also enjoyed the meet and greet, and reflected on interesting
conversations. He stated a reoccurring theme was the desire to have more opportunities to
connect with Council.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson agreed the casual meet and greet event was great; she
inquired as to how it was publicized and if the location could rotate to other local businesses
next time.
Deputy Mayor Honda reported on attending a countywide birthday party for young ladies turning
18 and aging out of foster care this year; she thanked Dr. Ellington, founder of Eileen & Callie's
Place, a Kent -based nonprofit. She is looking forward to the July 28 Kiwanis Salmon Bake at
Steel Lake Park; good weather is guaranteed. She provided information on National Night Out
on Tuesday, August 1; noting the next Council meeting will be August 8 to allow the Council to
participate and visit neighborhoods.
Council President Kochmar noted her excitement for the upcoming Salmon Bake and
encouraged everyone to purchase tickets online. She noted she will not be at the August 8
City Council meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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