11-21-2023 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
November 21, 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 (remote), Councilmember Paul McDaniel,
Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City staff in attendance: Assistant City Attorney Kent van Alstyne, Deputy City Clerk Jennifer
Marshall, and City Administrator Brian Davis.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
Mayor Ferrell noted Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson has not yet joined the meeting, and
will be participating remotely.
3. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
Public Safety Report
Chief of Police Andy Hwang overviewed current crime statistics and highlighted some
successes from the department including the use of mobile surveillance trailers, graffiti
abatement, illegal encampment initiative, and noteworthy arrests.
Recent Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on his attendance at the Paint the Plow Event; Family Movie Night at the
Knutzen Family Theatre, the Memorial Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. He reported on
presenting funds to the MSC & FW Senior Center Food Banks on November 16.
Upcoming Events in the Community
Mayor Ferrell announced upcoming events in the community including a holiday movie, the
annual Jingle Bell Brunch at the Community Center, and the Tree Lighting at Town Square Park.
City Council Meeting Schedule
Mayor Ferrell noted the second meeting in December is canceled.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Miguel Maestas requested ARPA funding for El Centro de la Raza literacy programs.
Janet Torres Garcia and Denisa Aitonean provided information on the financial empowerment
programs offered through El Centro de la Raza.
Craig Patrick suggested the community reach out to state representatives and legislators to share
concern regarding the current crime statistics.
Anna Patrick agreed with the previous speaker, and spoke regarding King County jails.
Melissa Hamilton addressed the City's legislative priorities and urged the Council to prioritize crime.
Mark Christie thanked staff and provided positive feedback regarding the city's approach to
homelessness.
Susan Strong reported cement bollards installed in front of a convenience store to protect from
burglary.
Gordon Wallace attended the financial literacy program and shared the positive impact the program
has made.
Tirxah Idahosa would like to see the city use the opioid settlement funds for addiction prevention
programs. As a member of the Diversity Commission, she requested Council move forward to fill
open vacancies.
Councilmember Tran left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.; he returned at 7:36 p.m.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Councilmember
Walsh reported on the November 14 meeting. He thanked Shelley Pauls and "We Love Our City"
for the donations to the food bank.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Councilmember Dovey shared the next meeting
will be December 4; this will be the final committee meeting of the year.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — Councilmember
Tran noted two ordinances on the agenda were forwarded from FEDRAC.
Council President Kochmar left the meeting at 7:42 p.m.; she returned at 7:48 p.m.
Councilmember McDaniel briefly left the meeting at 7:47 p.m.; he returned at 7.48 p.m.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — no report.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report — Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated Tukwila
Councilmember Hougardy who recently received the Women of Excellence award, and noted she
was excited to be appointed to the Women in Municipal Leadership Board.
Council President Report — Council President Kochmar thanked Mayor Ferrell for securing funds
for the local food banks. She encouraged generous support for those in need.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: November 8, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Street Light Infill Project, 85% Design and Authorization to Bid
c. Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Program Project: S 304th (Pacific Hwy S to 28th
Ave S)
d. Adaptive Traffic Signal Control - City Center Phase 2 - Project Acceptance
e. Citywide Pedestrian Safety Improvements - Approval to Award
f. 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid
g. Citywide Adaptive Signal Control System - ITS Improvements Phase 1,2, and 3 -
Project Acceptance
h. 2022 Storm Pipe Repair Project - Project Acceptance
Former Bridges Barn Demolition - Project Acceptance
j. Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with WSDOT
k. Authorization to Enter into an Interlocal with King County for Conservation Futures Tax
Levy (CFT) Grant
I. 2024 Diversity Commission Work Plan
m. Community Fireworks Display for the Red, White & Blues Festival Contract
n. Staffing Position Control Change at the Federal Way Community Center
o. Systems for Public Safety Agreement - Amendment 3
p. Internet Crimes Against Children ("ICAC") - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between Seattle PD and Federal Way PD for Funding for Officer Support
Activities/Training
q. Pierce Transit Extra Duty Police Services Interlocal Agreement Amendment 4
r. Jail Services Agreement SCORE Jail - Amendment"1
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(A) THROUGH (R); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MCDANIEL. The motion passed 6-0 as
follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Ordinance: Amendments to Wild Waves Concomitant Development Agreement*
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Community Development Director Keith Niven overviewed the proposed amendments to the
current Wild Waves Concomitant Development Agreement which was implemented in 1998. If
approved, this would be the fourth amendment to the original document.
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He noted the requested changes include: changes to permitted uses by removing acreage
limitation on hotels and/or warehouses; clarification to hours of operation; traffic, mitigation, and
impact fees; and to extend the term through 2053.
Public Comment:
Jody Kneupper, Wild Waves Park President, supports the amendment and feels this will allow
for park growth.
One written comment from Margaret Tero was received in opposition to the amendment and
forwarded to City Council prior to the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
b. First Amendment to the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual
Action Plan
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach presented details on the proposed first amendment
of the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
No public comments were received.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY COUNCIL
PRESIDENT KOCHMAR. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2023
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; SECOND BY COUNCIL
PRESIDENT KOCHMAR. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
c. Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action
Plan
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m.
Human Services Coordinator Kim Bachrach noted the overview of the program was the same
as the previous item and outlined the proposed allocations.
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No public comments were received.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson excused Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson jointed the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Notification of Emergency Procurement and Authorization to Repair and Replace
Vehicles and Equipment due to vandalism and theft at Steel Lake Maintenance
Facility
Public Works Director EJ Walsh reported on a recent burglary at the Steel Lake Maintenance
Facility totaling approximately $213,793. Due to the significance of the theft, Mayor Ferrell
signed an emergency declaration allowing for replacement of critical equipment necessary for
emergency responses and essential functions. Director Walsh is currently seeking Council
authorization for the approved emergency procurement, as well funds to cover the remaining
losses.
Parks Director John Hutton reported Mayor Ferrell directed staff to secure the facility with onsite
security, which has been contracted on an interim basis. Ongoing funding for security will need
to be identified.
Councilmembers suggested looking at remaining ARPA funds, and agreed to hold this
discussion until that point in the agenda.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
AND AUTHORIZATION TO REPAIR AND REPLACE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AT THE STEEL
LAKE MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR THE LOSS AMOUNT OF $213,793; 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
Councilmember McDaniel yes
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPROVE ON -SITE SECURITY FOR THE STEEL
LAKE FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,440; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY.
In response to Council questions, Finance Director Steve Groom assured that the funding for
security could be identified. City Administrator Brian Davis agreed, noting this is a high priority
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need to ensure both Parks and Public Works to continue their level of service for the community.
Councilmember Tran indicated concern with the cost and does not support the motion.
Councilmember Dovey suggested the request is not sufficient to cover the need, and suggested
the amount be increased.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO BROADEN THE
MEASURES TO INCLUDE `SECURITY AND HARDENING OF THE TARGET' FOR TOTAL
AUTHORIZATION OF $250,000; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH.
Council President Kochmar suggested a friendly amendment to include "up to but not to exceed
$250,000" in the pending motion. The maker of the motion and the second accepted the friendly
amendment.
Amendment clarified:
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO BROADEN THE
MEASURES TO INCLUDE `SECURITY AND HARDENING OF THE TARGET' FOR UP TO BUT NOT
TO EXCEED $250,000; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH The amendment passed 5-2 (Tran
and McDaniel dissenting):
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran no
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel
no
Main Motion, as amended:
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AUTHORIZE UP TO BUT TO NOT EXCEED
$250,000 FOR `ON -SITE SECURITY AND HARDENING OF THE TARGET' FOR THE STEEL LAKE
MAINTENANCE FACILITY; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The main motion as
amended passed 5-2 (Tran and McDaniel dissenting):
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran no
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel
no
b. 2024 Legislative Agenda
Policy Advisory Bill Vadino introduced State Lobbyist Jim Hedrick who provided information on
the state legislative schedule for 2024. Mr. Vadino overviewed the proposed legislative
priorities.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA;
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
Councilmember McDaniel yes
At 9:40 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would take a brief recess; he reconvened the
meeting at 9:49 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO EXTEND THE
MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M.; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
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Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
c. ARPA Grants for Financial Literacy and Workforce Development
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford reported the city received eleven (11)
applications in response to the Financial Literacy & Workforce Development RFP. Following
review by the Human Services Commission four (4) applications were recommended for
consideration for the $650,000 previously allocated by the Council with ARPA funds.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ALLOCATE $450,000 FROM ARPA TOWARDS THE
LOSSES AT THE STEEL LAKE MAINTENANCE FACILITY (EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SECURITY
MEASURES); $100,000 FOR THE CURRENT CITY FINANCIAL PROGRAM, $50,000 FOR THE
WASHINGTON STATE CREDIT UNION FINANCIAL PROGRAM AND $50,000 FOR FUSION
POVERTY BAY CAFE JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM; COUNCILMEMER WALSH SECOND.
Councilmembers debated various iterations of allocating the $650,000 of ARPA funds.
Councilmembers thanked the Human Services Commission and expressed a desire to fund the
Human Service programs sufficiently for success. Council continued to debated and asked
various questions of city staff.
Council President Kochmar suggested a friendly amendment to modify the motion and remove
the split between the Washington State Credit Union and the FUSION Job Training Program,
to allocate the entire $100,-000 to the FUSION Jobs Training Program. The maker of the motion
and the second agreed.
Councilmember Tran reiterated his opposition to on -site security as he does not believe there
is a need.
Motion restated.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ALLOCATE $450,000 FROM ARPA TOWARDS THE
LOSSES AT THE STEEL LAKE MAINTENANCE FACILITY (EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND SECURITY
MEASURES); $100,000 FOR THE CURRENT CITY FINANCIAL PROGRAM, AND $100,000 FOR
THE FUSION POVERTY BAY CAFE JOBS TRAINING PROGRAM; COUNCILMEMER WALSH
SECOND. The motion failed 4-3 (Honda, Assefa-Dawson, McDaniel, and Tran dissenting):
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran no
Deputy Mayor Honda no Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson no Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel no
COUNCILMEMBER MCDANIEL MOVED TO ALLOCATE $250,000 OF ARPA MONEY TO FUND
REPLACEMENT OF THEFT, SECURITY, AND HARDENING OF THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY;
AND $100,000 EACH FOR CASA LATINA, FUSION, YWCA, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
WORKSHOP; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN.
Council discussion continued regarding the need for security at the Steel Lake Maintenance
Facility and how it can be funded.
Deputy Mayor Honda suggested a friendly amendment to allocate $400,000 (for security
measures) and reduce the Financial Literacy and Workforce Grants to $50,000 for each of the
four organizations. The maker of the motion declined the friendly amendment.
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Councilmember Dovey proposed a friendly amendment for $350,000 (for Steel Lake
Maintenance Facility) replacement of tools, equipment and security measures with the balance
of $300,000 allocated evenly at $75,000, between the four organizations. The maker of the
motion declined the friendly amendment.
After continued debate, Councilmember McDaniel proposed an amended motion,
Councilmember Tran (second of the main motion) agreed.
Amended motion:
COUNCILMEMBER MCDANIEL MOVED TO ALLOCATE $325,000 OF ARPA MONEY TOWARDS
THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY REPAIRS, REPLACMENT OF THE TOOLS,
SECURITY, AND HARDENING; AND USE THE REMAINING $325,000 DIVIDED FOUR WAYS
EVENLY AT $81,250 FOR CASA LATINA, FUSION, YWCA, AND THE CITY FINANCIAL LITERACY
WORKSHOP; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion as amended passed 6-1 (Assefa-
Dawson dissenting).
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson no Councilmemberpovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
9. ORDINANCES — FIRST READING
a. Council Bill #868/Ordinance: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FEDERAL
WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP;
DESIGNATING A DOWNTOWN ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY; CHANGING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES
LOCATED NORTH OF S 316TH STREET BETWEEN PETE VON REICHBAUER WAY S AND 23RD
AVE S, FROM CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F) TO CITY CENTER CORE (CC-C); AND CHANGING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING OF 19.05 ACRES OF LAND
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF S 320TH STREET, EAST OF 1-5, FROM MULTI -FAMILY
(RM2400) TO COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE (CE). (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 23-954,
23-956 AND 23-967)
Senior Planner Chaney Skadsen overviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Community Development Director Keith Niven answered Council questions regarding
architectural overlay and questions specific to the South King Fire property rezone.
Public Comment:
Fire Chief David VanValkemburg spoke in support of the rezoning indicating it will allow the
department to surplus the property.
Evan Schneider spoke in support of the rezone.
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 5, 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 #869/Ordinance: Code Amendments Reladn-q to City Center -Core and City
Center Frame
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE CITY CENTER CORE
(CC-C) AND CITY CENTER FRAME (CC-F) ZONES AND ADOPTION OF A DOWNTOWN
ARCHITECTURAL OVERLAY; AMENDING FWRC 19.05.040, 19.05.060, 19.05.160, 19.110.080,
19.115.020, 19.115.050, 19.115.060, 19.115.070, 19.115.090, 19.120.030, 19.125.060, 19.190.010,
19.225.010, 19.225.015, 19.225.020, 19.225.030, 19.225.040, 19.225.050, 19.225.055, 19.225.060,
19.225.070, 19.225.075, 19.225.080, 19.225.090, 19.225.100, 19.225.105 19.225.110, 19.225.120,
19.225.130, 19.225.140, AND 19.230.030; ADDING FWRC 19.245.020 AND 19.110.025; AND
REPEALING FWRC 19.130.150. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 93-170, 96-270, 96-271,
97-291, 97-296, 97-300, 99-333, 00-363, 01-382, 01-385, 01-390, 01-399, 02-424, 03-443, 05-506,
06-515, 06-542, 07-554, 07-559, 08-585, 09-593, 09-604, 09-605, 09-610, 09-630, 09-633, 10-678,
12-724, 12-727, 12-735, 13-750, 13-754, 14-778, 15-797, 17-834, 18-844, 18-850, 20-898, 21-921,
22-929, 22-930, 22-932, 23-949, 23-958, 23-961, AND 23-963)
Community Development Director Keith Niven presented information on the proposed
ordinance which is a companion to the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. This update will
result in development standards to better reflect Council's urban vision for the city center
and downtown.
No public comment was received. Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance
title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 5, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
c. Council Bill #870/Ordinance: Amendments to Wild Waves Concomitant Develooment
Aareement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDING THE ENCHANTED PARKS, INC. CONCOMITANT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 98-310 AND 17-840).
No additional presentation was made on this item. Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read
the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 5, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH.
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Deputy Mayor Honda expressed concerns regarding the warehouse portion of the
amendment fearing the full property could be turned into warehouses. Community
Development Director Keith Nivens responded there is nothing in the proposed
development agreement that would preclude that type of development.
Council discussion continued regarding a potential future development of a hotel and
concern with increased road noise in the area if warehouses were developed. Council also
shared their appreciation for the park as a regional attraction for the city.
Wild Waves Owner John Stock spoke in support of the amendment. Council asked staff
additional clarifying questions regarding SEPA review and permitting timeline.
Councilmember Dovey called the question; Council concluded debate. The main motion
passed 6-1 (Honda dissenting).
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda no Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
ORDINANCES — SECOND READING/ENACTMENT:
d. Council Bill #866/ Ordinance: 2023-2024 Biennial Budget Midyear
Amendment/APPROVED ORDINANCE 23-974
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET (Amending Ordinance Nos. 22-941, 23-959
and 23-966).
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall 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 Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
e. Council Bill #867/ Ordinance: 2024 Property Tax Levy_/APPROVED ORDINANCE 23-
975
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO FIXING
THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR 2024.
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed 6-1 (McDaniel dissenting):
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel no
f. Council Bill #865/Ordinance: Ordinance relating to a Concomitant Zoninq Agreement
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Amendment for the WinCo Food Prope IAPPROVED ORDINANCE 23-973
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE WINCO FOODS CONCOMITANT ZONING
AGREEMENT TO REMOVE THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CONCOMITANT ZONING
AGREEMENT TO THE WINCO FOODS PROPERTY. (Amending Ordinance No. 91-99)
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall 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
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey, Councilmember Tran, Councilmember McDaniel, and Councilmember
Assefa-Dawson provided no report.
Councilmember Walsh wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and noted a singing event he
is participating in.
Deputy Mayor Honda welcomed Councilmember Assefa-Dawson home and wished everyone
a safe Thanksgiving
Council President Kochmar congratulated her granddaughter's soccer team who made it to the
state championship.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 11:34 p.m.
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