01-02-2024 Council Packet - RegularCITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall — Council Chambers*
January 2, 2024 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CEREMONIES & RECOGNITION
a. Ceremonial Oath of Office by King County Superior Court Judge LeRoy McCullough
• Position 1: Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
b. Ceremonial Oaths of Office by Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson
• Position 3: Councilmember Susan Honda
• Position 5: Councilmember Jack Walsh
• Position 7: Councilmember Linda Kochmar
c. Election of Council President & Oath of Office
d. Election of Deputy Mayor & Oath of Office
The City Council will recess briefly for a reception to honor the newly elected Councilmembers.
4. MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
• Report on the 2024 Legislative Agenda Breakfast hosted at the Federal Way
Community Center on December 18.
• Upcoming Events: 2024 Council Retreat at Dumas Bay Centre on Saturday,
February 3; MLK Jr. Event on Monday, January 15 at the Performing Arts and
Event Center at 10:30 a.m.
• Mayor's State of the City Address at the Performing Arts and Event Center on
Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
RULES: In accordance with State Law, the City of Federal Way prohibits any testimony regarding any campaign for election
or promotion of, or opposition to, any ballot proposition during the public comment. Council Rules prohibit any personal,
impertinent, threatening or slanderous remarks, and no speaker may convey or donate their time for speaking to another
speaker. All individual comments are limited to 3 minutes each.
The Mayor may interrupt any speaker whose comments continue too long, relate negatively to others, disparage people
based on race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or other protected status, or are otherwise unconducive to a civil
meeting. The Mayor has the authority to preserve order at all meetings of the Council, and to cause the removal of any
person from any meeting for disorderly conduct.
The City Council may amend this agenda and take action on items not currently listed. Regular Meetings are recorded and
televised on Government Access Channel 21 and viewable on FW YouTube. For more information, or to view agenda materials
and access public comment sign-up options, please visit www.citvoffederalway.com. To request accommodations or assisted
listening devices, please contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting. *Remote attendance available via Zoom meeting code: 363
503 282 and passcode: 738163; or https://cityoffederalway.zoom.us/i/363503282?pwd=VmIocGOrdFVVTURaQnloRUIQOTQ4ZzO9
6. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
• Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
• Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report
• Council President Report
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members
and brought before full Council for approval, all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: December 5, 2023 Regular and Special Meetings; December 18, 2024
Legislative Breakfast Summary
b. Citywide Variable Lane Use Control — Project Acceptance
c. Middle Housing Grant and Interlocal Agreement
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Arts Commission Appointments
b. Youth Commission Appointment
c. Lodging Tax Advisory Commission Appointments
9. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #872/Ordinance: Adoption of State Mandated Building and
Construction Codes
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE AND RELATED
MATTERS; AMENDING FWRC 13.16.020, 13.16.030, 13.20.050, 13.20.090, 13.22.020,
13.22.030, 13.26.020, 13.26.030, 13.28.020, 13.28.030, 13.31.020, 13.31.030, 13.34.020,
13.34.030, 13.38.020, 13.41.020, 13.43.020, 13.43.030, AND ADDING CHAPTER 13.47 FWRC,
INCLUDING SECTIONS 13.47.010, 13.47.020, AND 13.47.030 (AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 01-389, 04-465, 07-563, 09-595, 10-665, 13-743, 15-793, 17-830 AND 21-910).
Presentation: Scott Sproul, Building Official
Public Comment — 3 minutes each
b. Council Bill #873/Ordinance: Licensing Permanent Supportive Housing and
Transitional Housing, and Emergency Housing and Shelter
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
LICENSING OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SHELTER, AMENDING FWRC
12.35.070 AND 12.35.080 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-929).
Presentation: Keith Niven, Community Development Director
Public Comment — 3 minutes each
The City Council may amend this agenda and take action on items not currently listed. Regular Meetings are recorded and
televised on Government Access Channel 21 and viewable on FW YouTube. For more information, or to view agenda materials
and access public comment sign-up options, please visit www.citvoffederalway.com. To request accommodations or assisted
listening devices, please contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting. *Remote attendance available via Zoom meeting code: 363
503 282 and passcode: 738163; or https://cityoffederalway.zoom.us/i/363503282?pwd=VmIOcGOrdFVVTURaQnlORUIQOTQ4ZzO9
Second Reading/Enactment
c. Council Bill #871/Ordinance: Update to Indemnification Policy
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES; AMENDING FWRC
2.05.030, 2.05.040, 2.05.050, 2.05.060, 2.05.070, 2.05.090, 2.05.100, AND 2.05.120.
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 89-05, 09-600, 10-666 and 10-669)
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending/Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Sale or Lease of Property Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council may amend this agenda and take action on items not currently listed. Regular Meetings are recorded and
televised on Government Access Channel 21 and viewable on FW YouTube. For more information, or to view agenda materials
and access public comment sign-up options, please visit www.citvoffederalway.com. To request accommodations or assisted
listening devices, please contact the City Clerk prior to the meeting. *Remote attendance available via Zoom meeting code: 363
503 282 and passcode: 738163; or https://citvoffederalway.zoom.us/i/363503282?pwd=VmlocGOrdFVvTURaQnloRUIQOTQ4Zz09
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024 ITEM #: 7a
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council approve the draft minutes for the December 5, 2023 Regular and
Special Meetings and December 18, 2023 Special Meeting/Legislative Agenda Summary?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stephanie Courtney, City Clerk DEPT: City Clerk
Attachments:
December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes
December 5, 2023 Special Meeting Draft Minutes
December 18, 2023 Special Meeting/Legislative Agenda Draft Summary
Options Considered:
1. Approve the minutes as presented.
2. Amend the minutes as necessary.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: N/A
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A
N/A DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee
Council lnisiallliale
Initial/Date
Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
N/A
N/A N/A
Committee Chair
Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the minutes as presented. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2019
RESOLUTION #
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CITY of
Federal Way
Centered on opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers
December 5, 2023 - 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
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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 Attorney Ryan Call, City Clerk Stephanie Courtney, and City
Administrator Brian Davis.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop # 361 presented the colors and led the flag salute.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD AN
ITEM FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR KING COUNTY SHELTER GRANT AS
ITEM 7(i) TO COUNCIL BUSINESS; 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
3: MAYOR'S EMERGING ISSUES AND REPORT
Mayor Ferrell provider a reminder of the 2024 Legislative Breakfast on Monday, December 18
beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Federal Way Community Center. The City Council will be meeting
with 30th District Legislators to discuss important issues.
The Mayor reported on successful holiday events including the free family movie at the
Performing Arts and Event Center on November 25; the Jingle Bell Brunch on December 2; and
the Annual Tree Lighting at Town Square Park on December 2. Cookies with Mrs. Claus is
scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at the Community Center.
The next scheduled City Council meeting in December is cancelled per Council Rules of
Procedure, and noted City Hall closures in observance of the holidays.
Mayor Ferrell reported the City Council Annual Retreat has been scheduled for Saturday,
February 3 at Dumas Bay Centre. He referenced various meetings and visits in the last few
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weeks, and reminded everyone of pedestrian safety.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Owen Russell spoke on behalf of four local Boy Scout troops; sharing about an upcoming
Christmas tree recycling event.
Susan Strong addressed the Day Center and questioned how to help the homeless while
maintaining the safety of the City.
Trenise Rogers encouraged additional engagement of youth in government and shared the
challenges on the Diversity Commission due to vacant positions.
Keena Smith shared about Contagious Christian and their outreach program for homeless.
Mary Ehlis announced the Historical Society's Annual Holiday Open House at Steel Lake Annex.
Mark Christie expressed displeasure with the Federal Way School Board and believes they are not
conducting open public meetings.
Mary Gates spoke on behalf of the Arts Foundation sharing their name change to Arts Foundation
Federal Way.
George Bannan shared his passion for helping the homeless and is concerned with efforts to limit
panhandling near Rite Aid.
Geoffrey Tancredi shared his experiences, as a member of a non-profit group, has spoken to drug -
addicted individuals living in encampments.
Laura Leah Jackson expressed concern that she is a targeted individual and deals with extreme
social isolation.
Three remote commenters, who did not sign-up to speak or provide a name for the record, were
interrupted by the Mayor, for remarks considered hate -speech and in violation with the Council
Rules of Procedure — Public Comment Section 5.1.
Written comments were received from Roland Whitehurst. Brett Thomas, and Ann M. Gygi.
Comments were provided to Council via email prior to the meeting.
5. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) - Councilmember
Walsh reported the next committee meeting will be January 9.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) - Councilmember Dovey reported the next
committee meeting has been rescheduled to January 8, 2024, due to the holiday.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) - Councilmember
Tran reported on the previous committee meeting and noted the December meeting is canceled.
The next meeting will be January 23.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the
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committee did not meet this month; the next meeting is scheduled for January 10.
Deputy Mayor & Regional Committees Report - Deputy Mayor Honda provided information
on AWC classes for newly elected and re-elected officials. She reported on meeting with the
Edmonds City Council and staff, thanking staff for the information presented. She provided an
overview of the regional Boards and Committees she attends.
Council President Report
Council President Kochmar represented the at the Korean Youth Symphony sharing they are
excellent group doing a lot of volunteer. She reported Poverty Bay will have an open house next
Saturday, December 9, to support the community and help women out of abuse. Council
President invited all to attend the Legislative Breakfast and overviewed the topics to be
discussed.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: November 21, 2023 Regular and Special Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — October 2023
c. AP Vouchers 10/16 — 11/15/2023 and Payroll Vouchers 11/01—11/30/2023
d. Interlocal to Establish the Greater Federal Way Community Emergency Management
Program (GFWCEM)
e. Granicus Proposal and Master License and Services Agreement
f. 2024 Senior Advisory Commission Annual Work Plan
g. Washington Department of Corrections Master Agreement Amendment
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k. Resolution: Adopting 2024 Fee Schedule/APPROVED RESO. NO. 23-850
Councilmember McDaniel pulled item (h) Trouve Apartment Multi -Family Tax Exemption
(MFTE) Contract. Councilmember Dovey pulled items (i) T-Mobile Site Lease Agreement —
BPA/Twin Lakes and 0) T-Mobile Site Lease Agreement — Lakota Park.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(a) THROUGH (g) & (k); 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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Item (h) Trouve Apartment Multi -Family Tax Exemption (MFTE) Contract:
Councilmember McDaniel noted his hesitance to support this item as the tax -exemption is
intended as an incentive, and this project was already in development.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
(h); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed 4-3 as follows (Assefa-
Dawson, McDaniel, and Honda dissenting)
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda no Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson no Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel no
Item (i) T-Mobile Site Lease Agreement — BPA/Twin Lakes, and Item 0) T-Mobile Site Lease
Agreement — Lakota Park:
Councilmember Dovey announced he was recusing from these items as he does business
with T-Mobile.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
(i) and 0); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed 6-0, with (1) recusal as
follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey recused
Councilmember McDaniel yes
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Federal Way Community Center Locker Room Architect
Community Relations Liaison/Contract Administrator Autumn Gressett provided a report
on the Community Center renovations and the locker room project. Regular updates to
Council will be provided as the project progresses.
Council thanked Ms. Gressett for the presentation and asked clarifying questions
regarding the budget and construction timeline.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT; 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
b. Cisco WebEx Calling Agreement Upgrade
IT Director Thomas Fichtner provided a presentation noting the benefits to migrating the
city's phone system to Cisco WebEx which would provide easier management and
utilize existing equipment. This agreement locks pricing for 5-years with the option to
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extend an additional 3-years, which will save money and provide flexibility.
Council thanked Mr. Fichtner for the presentation and asked various clarifying questions
regarding how this affects other city facilities and technical questions regarding cloud
storage.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED PURCHASE FROM ZONES,
LLC, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE
YEARS AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $395,000 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. Core Network Upgrade
IT Director Thomas Fichtner provided details on the Cisco Core Network Upgrade which
will provide a robust foundation for the City's network and allow for redundancy and fault
tolerance. He explained the necessity of this upgrade and detailed the equipment
included. In conclusion, Director Fichtner overviewed the total cost of the hardware,
license and support in year -one, and ongoing support costs moving forward.
Council thanked Director Fichtner for the presentation and inquired about Cisco
certification for IT staff.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED PURCHASE FROM
ZONES, LLC, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $195,000; SECOND BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
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
d. ARPA Business Resiliency Program
Economic Development Director Tanja Carter provided information regarding the
potential purchase of four (4) additional mobile surveillance units (MST) with ARPA
funds from the Business Resiliency Program. Currently, the Police Department deploys
two (2) MST's, with an additional two (2), units on order. Upon Council approval, an
additional four (4) trailers will be purchased, bringing the total to eight (8) units. These
eight (8) units would be circulated bi-weekly upon business request.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF ARPA FUNDS AS
OUTLINED WITH THE MODIFICATION THAT ALL FUNDS PROPOSED FOR USE IN A
WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WILL INSTEAD BE USED TO PURCHASE
ADDITIONAL MOBILE SURVEILLANCE TRAILERS; 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
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e. North Lake Management District Advisory Committee Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
NORTH LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERRY THOMAS II TO A
VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2025; LORI SECHRIST TO A
VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2025; AND BRIAN HONEY TO A
VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2025; 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
f. Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
STEEL LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: BRUCE MYERS TO A
VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025; MELISSA HAMILTON TO
A VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025; MARGARET REYHNER
TO A VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025; JEREMY BENSON
TO A VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025; 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 McDaniel yes
g. Diversity Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
DIVERSITY COMMISSION: SAUDIA ABDULLAH TO A VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY 31, 2025 AND CHIKA ONYEJIAKA TO A VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM TO
EXPIRE MAY 31, 2025; 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
Councilmember McDaniel yes
h. Confirmation of Independent Salary Commission Appointments
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CONFIRMATIONS
OF THE INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS: ROGER FLYGARE AND
KENNY BYRNE TO VOTING POSITIONS WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28, 2027 AND
GORDON BOCK TO AN ALTERNATE POSITION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28,
2026; SECOND BY ASSEFA-DAWSON.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding this Commissions process and
timeline.
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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 McDaniel yes
Added item:
Request for Authorization to Apply for King County Shelter Grant
Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford provided information on a non -
matching grant opportunity announced on December 4, 2023 from King County. If
successful, the grant funds would support the Federal Way FUSION family shelter who
anticipates an operations budget gap of $250,000 in 2024, with similar gaps in
subsequent years. This funding would fill the 2024 shortfall and allow FUSION to seek
additional funding for future years.
Council thanked Ms. Bridgeford for the presentation and asked clarifying and
logistical questions regarding capacity of the shelter.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE
KING COUNTY SHLETER GRANT FUNDING; 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
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #871/Ordinance: Update to Indemnification Policy
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES; AMENDING FWRC 2.05.030,
2.05.040, 2.05.050, 2.05.060, 2.05.070, 2.05.090, 2.05.100, AND 2.05.120. (Amending
Ordinance Nos. 89-05, 09-600, 10-666 and 10-669)
City Attorney Ryan Call presented information on the update to the city's
indemnification policy to reflect the long-standing practice at the City to indemnify
employees and officials for their official acts done within the scope of their
employment. He overviewed the specific changes to the policy, which was originally
enacted in 1989 as part of the city's creation.
No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance
title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 2, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT,
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
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Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey
Councilmember McDaniel yes
Second Reading/Enactment
yes
b. Council Bill #868/Ordinance: 2623 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 23-976
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)
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
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember McDaniel . yes
c. Council Bill #869/Ordinance: Code Amendments Relating to City Center -Core and City
Center Frame/APPROVED ❑RDWANCE NUMBER 23-977
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)
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
Councilmember McDaniel yes
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d. Council Bill #870/Ordinance: Amendments to Wild Waves Concomitant Development
Agreement/APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 23-978
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)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN.
Deputy Mayor Honda spoke to clarify why she does nOt support the development of
warehouses in this area.
The motion passed 6-1 as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda no Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Davey yes
Councilmember McDaniel yes
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson expressed looking forward to 2024. Councilmember
McDaniel congratulated his friend elected to the Milton City Council and wished everyone a
happy holiday. Councilmember Tran thanked staff for a productive year and wished
everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Walsh commented on the privilege of working with the Mayor and staff; he
wished a Merry Christmas and shared information on his upcoming musical performance.
Councilmember Dovey thanked the Council and staff for a great year, and wished a Merry
Christmas and great new year in 2024.
Deputy Mayor Honda noted her excitement for the coming year and the changes in the
downtown. She reported on local holiday events and a Toy Drive, thanking specific
community members for their generosity. She wished a happy holiday to all. Council
President Kochmar thanked Council colleagues, the Mayor, and staff for working together
on projects big and small.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Attest:
Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council:
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CITY OF
�. Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - Council Chambers*
December 5, 2023 - 4:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council President Kochmar called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda,
Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson (attended remote; joined the meeting in person at
5:05 p.m.), Councilmember Paul McDaniel, Councilmember Hoang Tran (joined the meeting
at 4:55 p.m.), Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Kochmar led the flag salute.
3. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
The City Council interviewed four (4) individuals for the North Lake Management District
Advisory Committee; six (6) individuals for Steel Lake Management District; and two (2)
individuals for the Diversity Commission.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
Attest:
Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council:
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CITY OF
Federal Way
Centered on Opportunity 1140*P
2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BREAKFAST
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING SUMMARY
WITH 30TH DISTRICT STATE LEGISLATORS
Federal Way Community Center — Community Room
December 18, 2023 - 8:00 a.m.
1. Welcome and Introductions
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:44 a.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy
Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson (attended via Zoom),
Councilmember Paul McDaniel, Councilmember Hoang Tran, and Councilmember Jack
Walsh.
Mayor Ferrell excused Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Jack
Dovey.
Mayor Ferrell welcomed State Senator Claire Wilson and State Representative Jamila
Taylor representing the 30th District, along with Lobbyists Jim Hedrick and Luke Esser. State
Representative Kristine Reeves was unable to attend due to a meeting in Washington D.C.
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
2. Discussion of Priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session
a. Public Safety
Councilmember Walsh provided information along with Police Chief Andy Hwang on
the Council's Public Safety priorities. Topics included police pursuits, data on car
theft and property crime in the city and state, the need for mental health and addiction
resources. Additionally, Councilmember Walsh addressed parental/guardian
juvenile consent and support for King County "Guardian One".
b. Transportation
Deputy Mayor Honda provided information with Public Works Director EJ Walsh on
transportation priorities including the 3731d traffic roundabout, City Center Access
Project, SW 336th and SW 340th corridor project, and reprioritizing the Triangle
Project.
c. Capital Budget Request
Councilmember Hoang Tran provided information along with support from Parks
Director John Hutton on the capital budget request of 1.5M for two (2) turf fields at
Celebration Park, which would increase playability, tournament revenue, and
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decrease maintenance costs.
d. Local Control
Council President Kochmar spoke to the importance of retaining local control and
autonomy as the city plans for growth.
e. Condominium Liability and Housing Affordability
Council President Linda Kochmar spoke to the lack of affordability in the housing
market and lack of interest by developers and ask for support for liability reform along
with proactive tools that support density and generational living.
f. Other Initiatives
Councilmember Paul McDaniel spoke to other issues important to the Council which
include funding additional EV chargers in the city and NetZero Building incentives
for residential, commercial and government buildings for green building.
3. Response & Goals of Legislators to the Agenda
Senator Claire Wilson provided responses to the legislative items and noted pride in
representing the 30th District. Senator Wilson noted the Committees she sits on and the
programs she supports to address the root cause of many of the concerns and issues raised
including gun control, restorative justice, and social programs.
Representative Jamila Taylor noted the Committees she sits on and her new role in the
House of Representatives. Representative Taylor provided feedback on the Council's
legislative priorities and acknowledged the need for more regional beds to address
behavioral health issues and homelessness. She also spoke to addressing privacy and data
sharing, which effects all residents.
Senator Wilson and Representative Taylor thanked the Council for the invitation today and
look forward to continuing the conversation. The Mayor and Council thanked the legislators
for their collaboration.
4. Wrap -Up and Adjournment
State Lobbyist Jim Hedrick and Luke Esser shared their viewpoint of the dynamic 60-day
session. Mr. Hedrick believes balance will be the key to success with any proposed changes
to the pursuit laws, and noted major WSDOT cost overruns will affect and cause
reprioritization of transportation projects. Mr. Esser provided a recap of the substantial road
and highway project funding for City Center and FW Link Light Rail.
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the special meeting at 9:06 a.m.
Attest
Stephanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council:
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024
ITEM #: 7b
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: CITYWIDE VARIABLE LANE USE CONTROL - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
POLICY QUESTION: Should the Council accept the Citywide Variable Lane Use Control Project, constructed by
Northeast Electric, LLC as complete?
COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation
CATEGORY:
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: John Mulkey, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer JRM DEPT: Public Works
Attachments: 1. Memorandum to LUTC dated December 4, 2023
Options Considered:
1. Authorize final acceptance of the Citywide Variable Lane Use Control project
constructed by Northeast Electric, LLC in the amount of $465,775.55.
2. Do not authorize final acceptance of the Citywide variable Lane Use Control project and
rp ovide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1
MAYOR APPROVAL: DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward Option 1 to the January 2, 2024 consent agenda for
approval.
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
PROPOSLW COUNCIL MOTION: "I 'toe to authorize final acceptance of the Citywide Variable Lane Use
Control project constructed by Northeast Electric, LLC in the amount of ,$465, 775.55. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2019
RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 4, 2023
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: EJ Walsh, P.E., Public Works Directors'(/ W-11
John Mulkey, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer JRM
SUBJECT: Citywide Variable Lane Use Control - Project Acceptance
Financial Impacts:
Construction of the Citywide Variable Lane Use Control project is complete and there are no
additional contract expenditures anticipated. Ongoing costs associated with operations and
maintenance will be funded through Traffic Maintenance funds which are reviewed and
adjusted as required during the budget process.
Background Information:
The City Council approved the award of this contract to Northeast Electric, LLC on May
19, 2020, and authorized a maximum contract amount of $489,487.00 (including
contingency). Additional Funds were authorized by Council on October 17, 2020 to add
an additional intersection resulting in a revised maximum contract amount of
$664,638.00.
Prior to the release of retainage on a Public Works construction project, the City Council
must accept the work as complete to meet the requirements of the State Departments of
Revenue, Employment Security, and Labor & Industries.
The Citywide Variable Lane Use Control Project constructed by Northeast Electric, LLC.
is complete. The final construction contract amount is $465,775.55. This is $196,862.45
below the authorized maximum contract amount.
Rev. 7/18
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024 ITEM #:_ 7c
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: MIDDLE HOUSING GRANT AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City of Federal Way accept a $75,000 grant to implement Middle Housing
in compliance with 11111110 and authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Commerce?
COMMITTEE: Land Use and Transportation MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Chanev Skadsen DEPT: CD
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. Interlocal Agreement
Options Considered:
1. Accept the $75,000 Middle Housing grant and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce.
2. Do not accept the Middle Housing rant and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMEND TION: Option 1. on
MAYOR APPROVAL: JI DIRECTOR APPROVAL: r F 11.20.23
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the Middle Housing grant and associated Interlocal
Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce to the January 2, 2024, consent agenda for
Chair J c a , Committee Member Hoang Tran, Committee
Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the $75,000 Middle Housing grant and authorize the
Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce. "
BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑
APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑
DENIED
First reading
❑
TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑
MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED
- 4/2019
RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Keith Niven, AICP, CEcD, Community Development Director
Chaney Skadsen, Senior Planner ,P,
SUBJECT: Middle Housing Grant and Interlocal Agreement
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The City would accept a $75,000 grant for Middle Housing from the Washington State
Department of Commerce. There is no local match requirement for accepting the grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The 2023-2025 State Operating Budget (Senate Bill 5187) directs the Washington State
Department of Commerce to administer grants and provide technical assistance to cities or
counties for actions relating to adopting ordinances that plan for and accommodate housing.
Commerce will make approximately $4.5 million available in statewide grants to implement
House Bill 1110 (2023) supporting the development of middle housing.
HB 1110 defines "Middle housing" as "buildings that are compatible in scale, form, and
character with single-family houses and contain two or more attached, stacked, or clustered
homes including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, townhouses, stacked flats,
courtyard apartments, and cottage housing."
A key provision of the bill mandates that cities adhere to its specifications and terms within six
months of the subsequent periodic update required under RCW 36.70A.130. In this case, the City
of Federal Way is scheduled to adopt the Periodic Update to the Comprehensive Plan December
of 2024. Consequently, the City is under obligation to implement and conform to the mandates
of HB 1110 by June 2025.
LOCAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING MIDDLE HOUSING
In the City of Federal Way there are 9 zoning districts predominately zoned for residential uses.
These zones are depicted in color on the map below and will be under consideration and
evaluated for Middle Housing as part work funded by the grant.
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SE - 1 Unit / 5 Acres
Divided Freeway
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, : RS5.0 -1 Unit 15,000 Square Feet
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The applicable development regulations and permitted uses for the zoning districts
predominately zoned for residential uses are contained within three chapters of Title 19 Zoning
and Development Code of the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC), see list below.
1. FWRC 19.195 Suburban Estates (SE: This chapter regulates only one zoning district,
Suburban Estates (SE). This zone has a minimum lot size of 5 acres.
2. FWRC 19.200 Single Family Residential (RS): This chapter regulates four zones based
on the minimum lot size.
o RS5.0 minimum lot size of 5,000 sq. ft.
o RS7.2 minimum lot size of 7,200 sq. ft.
o RS9.6 minimum lot size of 9,600 sq. ft.
o RS 15.0 minimum lot size of 15,000 sq. ft.
o RS 35.0 minimum lot size is 35,000 sq. ft.
3. FWRC 19.205 Multifamily Residential. (RK: This chapter regulates three zones based
on the minimum square footage required per unit for multifamily, and maximum density
and minimum lot size for zero lot line townhomes and attached housing units (such as
middle housing).
o RM1800 maximum 24 units per acre, minimum lot size of 1,500 sq. ft. for zero
lot line
o RM2400 maximum 18 units per acre, minimum lot size of 1,500 sq. ft. for zero
lot line
o RM3600 maximum 12 units per acre, minimum lot size of 2,250 sq. ft. for zero
lot line
The table below demonstrates which middle housing typologies are permitted (green) and not
allowed (red) for all 9 zoning districts predominately zoned for residential uses.
Middle Housing Typology Residential Use Zones
SE RS5.0 RS7.2 RS9.6 RM1800
RS 15.0 RM2400
RS 35.0 RM3600
Du lexes
Triplexes
Fourplexes
Five lexes
Six lexes
Townhouses
Stacked flats
Courtyard apartments
Cottage housing
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It is worth noting that in zones where middle housing uses are permitted often additional
regulations apply that may create barriers and limit the feasibility of middle housing projects
within the City of Federal Way. These regulations will be further evaluated throughout the
course of the grant.
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%of Commerce
Interagency Agreement with
Federal Way
through
Growth Management Services
Contract Number:
24-63326-115
For
Middle Housing Grant
Dated:
Date of Execution
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Table of Contents
Tableof Contents.................................................................................................,.........................2
FaceSheet
......................................................................................................................................3
Special
Terms and Conditions.....................................................................................................4
1.
AUTHORITY...................................................................................................................................
4
2.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................4
3.
COMPENSATION..........................................................................................................................4
5.
SUBCONTRACTOR DATA COLLECTION...............................................................................5
6.
INSURANCE........................................................................................................................--.......
5
7.
FRAUD AND OTHER LOSS REPORTING...............................................................................5
8.
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.........................................................................................................5
GeneralTerms and Conditions............................................................................................................6
1.
DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................6
2.
ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN..................................................................................................6
3.
AMENDMENTS..................................................................................................................................6
4.
ASSIGNMENT.....................................................................................................................................6
5.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION............................................................6
6.
COPYRIGHT.........................,..............................................................................................................7
7.
DISPUTES.........................................................................................................................................-
7
8.
GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE............................................................................................... .....8
9.
INDEMNIFICATION............................................................................................................................
8
10.
LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION........................................................................8
11.
RECAPTURE...................................................................................................................................8
12.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................8
13.
SAVINGS................. ................. ................................................. ...................................................
8
14.
SEVERABILITY................................................................................................................................
8
15.
SUBCONTRACTING........................................................................................................................9
16.
SURVIVAL......................................................................................................................................9
17.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE............................................................................................................9
18.
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE...............................................................................................9
19.
TERMINATION PROCEDURES........................................................................................................9
20.
TREATMENT OF ASSETS..............................................................................................................10
21.
WAIVER.......................................................................................................................................11
AttachmentA: Scope of Work..........................................................................................................12
AttachmentB: Budget......................................................................................................................15
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Face Sheet
Contract Number: 24-63326-115
Local Government Division Growth Management Services
Middle Housing Grants
1. Contractor 2. Regional Planner
Federal Way
33325 8th Ave S Carol Holman
Federal Way, WA-98003 Carol.Holman@commerce.wa.gov
3. Contractor Representative 4. COMMERCE Representative
Chaney Skadsen Anne Aurelia Fritzel 1011 Plum Street SE
Senior Planner Housing Planning Manager Olympia, WA 98504
253-835-2644 or 253-569-1772 360-259-5216
Chaney.Skadsen@cityoffederalway.com Anne.Fritzel@commerce.wa.gov
5. Contract Amount 6. Funding Source 7. Start Date 8. End Date
$75000 Federal: ❑ State: ® Other: ❑ N/A: ❑ Date of Execution June 15, 2025
9. Federal Funds (as applicable) Federal Agency: ALN
N/A N/A N/A
10. Tax ID #
11. SWV #
12. UBI #
13. UEI #
N/A
00-1595700
601-223-538
N/A
14. Contract Purpose
For activities that support the preparation and adoption of policies and/or codes and other measures specific to implement
middle housing (RCW 36.70A.030(26)) by applicable statutory deadlines.
COMMERCE, defined as the Department of Commerce, and the Contractor, as defined above, acknowledge and accept the
terms of this Contract and Attachments and have executed this Contract on the date below and warrant they are authorized
to bihd their respective agencies. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Contract are governed by this Contract
and the following documents incorporated by reference: Contractor Terms and Conditions including Attachment "A" — Scope
of Work, and Attachment "B" — Budget.
FOR CONTRACTOR
FOR COMMERCE
Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Mark K. Barkley, Assistant Director
Local Government Division
Signature
Date
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY
BY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
APPROVAL ON FILE
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Special Terms and Conditions
1. AUTHORITY
COMMERCE and Contractor enter into this Contract pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter
39.34 RCW.
2. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person
for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Contract.
The Representative for COMMERCE and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet
of this Contract.
The Representative for the Contractor and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet
of this Contract.
3. COMPENSATION
COMMERCE shall pay an amount not to exceed $75000 (seventy-five thousand dollars), for the
performance of all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work under this Contract
as set forth in the Scope of Work.
4. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT
COMMERCE will pay Contractor upon acceptance of deliverables provided and receipt of properly
completed invoices, which shall be submitted to the Representative for COMMERCE not more often
than monthly nor less than quarterly.
The invoices shall describe and document, to COMMERCE's satisfaction, a description of the work
performed, the progress of the project, and fees. The invoice shall include the Contract Number 24-
63326-115.
Payment shall be considered timely if made by COMMERCE within thirty (30) calendar days after
receipt of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be sent to the address designated by the
Contractor.
COMMERCE may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Contract or withhold payments claimed by the
Contractor for services rendered if the Contractor fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or
condition of this Contract.
No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided underthis Agreement
shall be made by COMMERCE.
Invoices and End of Fiscal Year
Invoices are due on the 20th of the month following the provision of services.
Final invoices for a state fiscal year may be due sooner than the 20th and Commerce will provide
notification of the end of fiscal year due date.
The Contractor must invoice for all expenses from the beginning of the contract through June 30,
regardless of the contract start and end date.
Duplication of Billed Costs
The Contractor shall not bill COMMERCE for services performed under this Agreement, and
COMMERCE shall not pay the Contractor, if the Contractor is entitled to payment or has been or will
be paid by any other source, including grants, for that service. Any payment made by COMMERCE
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for costs that are determined to be duplicate, in Commerce's sole determination, shall be subject to
recapture and may result in suspension or termination of this Contract.
Disallowed Costs
The Contractor is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own
organization or that of its subcontractors.
COMMERCE may, in its sole discretion, withhold ten percent (10%) from each payment until
acceptance by COMMERCE of the final report (or completion of the project, etc.).
5. SUBCONTRACTOR DATA COLLECTION
Contractor will submit reports, in a form and format to be provided by Commerce and at intervals as
agreed by the parties, regarding work under this Contract performed by subcontractors and the
portion of Contract funds expended for work performed by subcontractors, including but not
necessarily limited to minority -owned, woman -owned, and veteran -owned business subcontractors.
"Subcontractors" shall mean subcontractors of any tier.
6. INSURANCE
Each party certifies that it is self -insured under the State's or local government self-insurance liability
program, and shall be responsible for losses for which it is found liable.
7. FRAUD AND OTHER LOSS. REPORTING
Contractor shall report in. writing all known or suspected fraud or other loss of any funds or other
property furnished under this Contract immediately or as soon as practicable to the Commerce
Representative identified on the Face Sheet.
8. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Contract, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving
precedence in the following order:
• Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes and regulations
• Special Terms and Conditions
• General Terms and Conditions
• Attachment A — Scope of Work
• Attachment B — Budget
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General Terms and Conditions
1. DEFINITIONS
As used throughout this Contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:
A. "Authorized Representative" shall mean the Director and/or the designee authorized in writing
to act on the Director's behalf.
B. "COMMERCE" shall mean the Washington Department of Commerce-
C. "Contract" or "Agreement" or "Grant" means the entire written agreement between
COMMERCE and the Contractor, including any Attachments, documents, or materials
incorporated by reference. E-mail or Facsimile transmission of a signed copy of this contract
shall be the same as delivery of an original.
D. "Contractor" or "Grantee" shall, mean the entity identified on the face sheet performing
service(s) under this Contract, and shall include all employees and agents of the Contractor.
E. "Personal Information" shall mean information identifiable to any person, including, but not
limited to, information that relates to a person's name, health, finances, education, business,
use or receipt of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers,
social security numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial
identifiers, and "Protected Health Information" under the federal Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
F. "State" shall mean the state of Washington.
G. "Subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing
all or part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with the Contractor.
The terms "subcontractor' and "subcontractors" mean subcontractor(s) in any tier.
2. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to
exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
3. AMENDMENTS
This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall not be
binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Contract, work thereunder, nor any claim arising under this Contract, shall be
transferred or assigned by the Contractor without prior written consent of COMMERCE.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
A. "Confidential Information" as used in this section includes:
I. All material provided to the Contractor by COMMERCE that is designated as
"confidential" by COMMERCE;
ii. All material produced by the Contractor that is designated as "confidential" by
COMMERCE; and
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IN. All Personal Information in the possession of the Contractor that may not be disclosed
under state or federal law.
B. The Contractor shall comply with all state and federal laws related to the use, sharing,
transfer, sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information. The Contractor shall use Confidential
Information solely for the purposes of this Contract and shall not use, share, transfer, sell or
disclose any Confidential Information to any third party except with the prior written consent
of COMMERCE or as may be required by law. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps
to assure that Confidential Information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized use, sharing,
transfer, sale or disclosure of Confidential Information or violation of any state or federal laws
related thereto. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with its policies and
procedures on confidentiality. COMMERCE may require changes to such policies and
procedures as they apply to this Contract whenever COMMERCE reasonably determines that
changes are necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosures. The Contractor shall make the
changes within the time period specified by COMMERCE. Upon request, the Contractor shall
immediately return to COMMERCE any Confidential Information that COMMERCE
reasonably determines has not been adequately protected by the Contractor against
unauthorized disclosure.
C. Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The Contractor shall notify COMMERCE within five (5)
working days of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential information, and shall
take necessary steps to mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure.
6. COPYRIGHT
Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Contract shall be considered "works
for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by COMMERCE. COMMERCE
shall be considered the author of such Materials. In the event the Materials are not considered
"works for hire" under the U.S. Copyright laws, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right,
title, and interest in all Materials, including all intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of
publicity to COMMERCE effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.
"Materials" means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports,
documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs,
films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. "Ownership" includes the right to copyright, patent,
register and the ability to transfer these rights.
For Materials that are delivered under the Contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not
produced under the Contract, the Contractor hereby grants to COMMERCE a nonexclusive, royalty -
free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense to others) in such Materials to translate,
reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The
Contractor warrants and represents that the Contractor has all rights and permissions, including
intellectual property rights, moral rights and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to
COMMERCE.
The Contractor shall exert all reasonable effort to advise COMMERCE, at the time of delivery of
Materials furnished under this Contract, of all known or potential invasions of privacy contained
therein and of any portion of such document which was not produced in the performance of this
Contract. The Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with prompt written notice of each notice or
claim of infringement received by the Contractor with respect to any Materials delivered under this
Contract. COMMERCE shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed
upon the Materials by the Contractor.
7. DISPUTES
In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it shall be determined by a Dispute Board in
the following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute Board.
The members so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The
Dispute Board shall review the facts, Agreement terms and applicable statutes and rules and make
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a determination of the dispute. The Dispute Board shall thereafter decide the dispute with the
majority prevailing. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and binding on the parties
hereto. As an alternative to this process, either of the parties may request intervention by the
Governor, as provided by RCW 43.17.330, in which event the Governor's process will control.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Contract shall be,construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of
Washington, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for
Thurston County.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts of its employees, officers, and agents.
10. LICENSING ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and
registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Contract.
11. RECAPTURE
In the event that the Contractor fails to perform this Contract in accordance with state laws, federal
laws, and/or the provisions of this Contract, COMMERCE reserves the right to recapture funds in an
amount to compensate COMMERCE for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies
available at law or in equity.
Repayment by the Contractor of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within the time
period specified by COMMERCE. In the alternative, COMMERCE may recapture such funds from
payments due under this Contract.
12. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this
contract and performance of the services described herein, including but not limited to accounting
procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any
nature expended in the performance of this contract.
The Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six years following the date of final payment.
At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the contract, shall be
subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by COMMERCE, personnel duly
authorized by COMMERCE, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so
authorized by law, regulation or agreement.
If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records
shall be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been
resolved.
13. SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any
way after the effective date of this Contract and prior to normal completion, COMMERCE may
suspend or terminate the Contract under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten
calendar day notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Contract may be amended to reflect the
new funding limitations and conditions.
14. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or
invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of the contract.
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15. SUBCONTRACTING
The Contractor may only subcontract work contemplated under this Contract if it obtains the prior
written approval of COMMERCE.
If COMMERCE approves subcontracting, the Contractor shall maintain written procedures related to
subcontracting, as well as copies of all subcontracts and records related to subcontracts. For cause,
COMMERCE in writing may: (a) require the Contractor to amend its subcontracting procedures as
they relate to this Contract; (b) prohibit the Contractor from subcontracting with a particular person
or entity; or (c) require the Contractor to rescind or amend a subcontract.
Every subcontract shall bind the Subcontractor to follow all applicable terms of this Contract. The
Contractor is responsible to COMMERCE if the Subcontractor fails to comply with any applicable
term or condition of this Contract. The Contractor shall appropriately monitor the activities of the
Subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Contract. In no event shall the existence of a
subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the Contractor to COMMERCE for any
breach in the performance of the Contractor's duties.
Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable
for claims or damages arising from a Subcontractor's performance of the subcontract.
16. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Contract that by their sense and context are
intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Contract
shall so survive.
17. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
In the event COMMERCE determines the Contractor has failed to comply with the conditions of this
contract in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this contract.
Before suspending or terminating the contract, COMMERCE shall notify the Contractor in writing of
the need to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken within 30 calendar days, the
contract may be terminated or suspended.
In the event of termination or suspension, the Contractor shall be liable for damages as authorized
by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the
replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement
contract, e.g., cost of the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time.
COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or
prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the
alleged compliance breach and pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision by
COMMERCE to terminate the contract. A termination shall be deemed a "Termination for
Convenience" if it is determined that the Contractor: (1) was not in default; or (2) failure to perform
was outside of his or her control, fault or negligence.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this contract are not exclusive and are, in
addition to any other rights and remedies, provided by law.
18. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, COMMERCE may, by ten (10) business days' written
notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, terminate this Contract, in whole or in part. If
this Contract is so terminated, COMMERCE shall be liable only for payment required under the
terms of this Contract for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of
termination.
19. TERMINATION PROCEDURES
Upon termination of this contract, COMMERCE, in addition to any other rights provided in this
contract, may require the Contractor to deliver to COMMERCE any property specifically produced or
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acquired for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. The provisions of
the "Treatment of Assets" clause shall apply in such property transfer.
COMMERCE shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed
work and services accepted by COMMERCE, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and
COMMERCE for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially
completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by COMMERCE, and
(iv) the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which case
the Authorized Representative shall determine the extent of the liability of COMMERCE. Failure to
agree with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this
contract. COMMERCE may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor such sum as the
Authorized Representative determines to be necessary to protect COMMERCE against potential
loss or liability.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Authorized
Representative, the Contractor shall:
A. Stop work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice;
B. Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be
necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract that is not terminated;
C. Assign to COMMERCE, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the
Authorized Representative, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the
orders and subcontracts so terminated, in which case COMMERCE has the right, at its
discretion, to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and
subcontracts;
D. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and
subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Authorized Representative to the extent
the Authorized Representative may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all
the purposes of this clause;
E. Transfer title to COMMERCE and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent
directed by the Authorized Representative any property which, if the contract had been
completed, would have been required to be furnished to COMMERCE;
F. Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the
Authorized Representative; and
G. Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Authorized Representative may direct, for
the protection and preservation of the property related to this contract, which is in the
possession of the Contractor and in which COMMERCE has or may acquire an interest.
20. TREATMENT OF ASSETS
Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. Title to all property
furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a
direct item of cost under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon delivery of such
property by the Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the
Contractor under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon (i) issuance for use of
such property in the performance of this contract, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in
the performance of this contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by COMMERCE in whole
or in part, whichever first occurs.
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A. Any property of COMMERCE furnished to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided
herein or approved by COMMERCE, be used only for the performance of this contract.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of COMMERCE that
results from the negligence of the Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of
the Contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound
management practices.
C. If any COMMERCE property is lost, destroyed or damaged, the Contractor shall immediately
notify COMMERCE and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further
damage.
D. The Contractor shall surrender to COMMERCE all property of COMMERCE prior to
settlement upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract.
E. All reference to the Contractor under this clause shall also include Contractor's employees,
agents or Subcontractors.
21. WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach. Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Contract unless
stated to be such in writing and signed by Authorized Representative of COMMERCE.
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Attachment A: Scope of Work
Grant Objective: Conduct middle housing specific community outreach, prepare and adopt a housing
ordinance addressing Middle Housing that implements the requirements of HB 111 ending Federal,
Way Revised Cade.
Actions/Steps/
Description
Start Date
End Date
Deliverables
Plan and Publish Middle Housing
Action 1
Public Engagement Materials
June 2023
May 2024
Step 1.1
Develop middle housing public
Sep 2023
Dec 2024
engagement plan
Buy subscription to Engage HQ host
Step 1.2
Middle Housing webpage
Dec 2024
May 2024
informational materials, surveys, for
the public
Deliverable 1
Middle Housing Public Engagement
Plan and Engagement Materials
May 2024
Draft middle housing amendments to
Action 2
the Housing Chapter of the
July 2023
May 2024
Comprehensive Plan to comply with
HB 1110
Draft amendments to text, goals,
Step 2.1
policies, actions of the Housing
July 2023
May 2024
Chapter specific to HB 1110
Hold public meetings, outreach
events, identify and conduct outreach
to vulnerable populations, inform and
Step 2.2
solicit feedback from stakeholders,
July 2023
May 2024
develop and update social media
materials specific to HB 1110.
Deliverable 2
Draft amendments to text, goals,
policies, and actions to the Housing
Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
May 2024
specific to HB 1110
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Adopt text, goals, policies, and
actions to the Housing Chapter
Mar 2024
Jan 2025
specific to HB 1110
Transmit draft Housing Chapter
amendments addressing Middle
Step 3.1
Housing to the State for State agency
June 2024
Aug 2024
review (RCW 36.70A.106). Issue
Environmental Review (SEPA)
Planning Commission Public
Step 3.2
Hearing(s)
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Land Use and Transportation
Step 3.3
Committee consideration of Planning
Aug 2024
Oct 2024
Commission recommendation
City Council adopt ordinance (as part
Step 3.4
of Comprehensive Plan Periodic
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Update) addressing Middle Housing
Adopt Middle Housing related text,
goals, policies and action specific to
Deliverable 3
HB 1110 as part of the Housing
Jan 2025
Chapter to the Periodic Update of the
Comprehensive Plan
Prepare Draft Middle Housing
Action 4
Development Regulation
Jan 2024
April 2025
Amendments
Analysis of options for HB 1110
compliance. Meetings with Planning
Step 4.1
Commission on direction for
Jan 2024
Aug 2024
development regulation amendments
Audit existing development
Step 4.2
regulations for needed middle housing
Jan 2024
Aug 2024
related amendments
Review Commerce Middle Housing
Step 4.3
Model Ordinance and other resources
Mar 2024
Sep 2024
Deliverable 4
Draft Housing ordinance amending
development regulations addressing
April 2025
Middle Housing
Adopt development regulations
Action 5
addressing Middle Housing
July 1, 2024
June 15, 2025
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Transmit draft Housing ordinance
addressing Middle Housing to the
Step 5.1
State for State agency review (RCW
Dec 2024
Feb 2025
36.70A.106). Issue Environmental
Review (SEPA)
Step 5.2
Planning Commission Public Hearing
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Land Use and Transportation
Step 5.3
Committee consideration of Planning
April 2025
May 2025
Commission recommendation
City Council adoption of development
Step 5.4
regulation amendment ordinance for
May 2025
June 202S
addressing Middle Housing
Deliverable 5
Adopted Housing ordinance
addressing Middle Housing
June 15, 2025
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Attachment B: Bud et
Grant Objective:
Conduct middle housing specific community
outreach, prepare and adopt a housing
ordinance addressing Middle Housing that
implements the requirements of HB 1110
amending Federal Way Revised Code.
Deliverable 1: Public Engagement Plan and
Engagement Materials
Deliverable 2: Draft amended Housing Chapter
to the Comprehensive Plan
Deliverable 3: Adopt Middle Housing related
goals, policies and action as part of the Periodic
Update of the Comprehensive Plan
Deliverable 4: Draft Housing ordinance
amending development regulations addressing
Middle Housing
Deliverable 5: Adopted Housing ordinance
addressing Middle Housing
Total:
Fiscal Year Commerce Funds
FYI — May 2024 $25,000
FYI — May 2024 $12,500
FY2—Jan 2025 $10,000
FY2 — April 2025 $12,500
FY2 —June 2025 $15,000
f 1 $75,000
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024 ITEM #: a
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
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SUBJECT: ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council appoint a member to the Arts Commission?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stephanie Courtney, City Clerk DEPT: Mayor's Office
Background: The Arts Commission is comprised of nine (9) voting and up to two (2) alternate members who
are appointed by the City Council to serve three-year terms (per FWRC 2.50.030).
There are currently three vacant voting positions and two alternate positions due to term expirations and previous
council appointments. Three applications were received in response to the City Clerk's recruitment process.
At their January 2, 2024 Special Meeting the City Council interviewed Iveta Felzenberg and Vickie Chynoweth
(current commissioners seeking reappointment) and Maryna Pukas (new applicant).
Options Considered:
1. Make appointments to Arts Commission as follows:
Pos.
Name
Type Position
Term Ea iration
4
1.
Voting
12/31/2026
7
2.
Voting
12/31/2026
9
3.
Voting
12/31/2026
2. Direct the City Clerk to advertise for additional applicants for the Arts Commission.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: N/A
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A N/A DIRECTOR APPROVAL: �. L7.�21t?s"`2
Committee Council �• Initial(Datc
Initial/Date InitiaMate
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move the following appointments to the Arts Commission... "
.BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL it
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2o19 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council appoint members to the Youth Commission?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stephanie Courtney, City Clerk DEPT: City Clerk
Background:
The Youth Commission is comprised of twelve voting and three alternate members who are appointed by the City
Council to serve two-yearterms (per FWRC 2.60.040). Members may include freshman through seniors who attend
high school within the city limits, attend a high school that is part of the Federal Way School District (FWSD), or
reside within the city limits.
There is currently one vacant voting and three vacant alternate positions due to term expirations. Two
applications were received in response to the City Clerks Department ongoing recruitment process. At their
January 2, 2024 Special Meeting, the City Council interviewed beth—appliGan Andrew Hamilton and Maf-y
Mbugu&.4unable to attend)
Options Considered: 1. Make appointments to the Youth Commission as follows:
Name
Position Type
Terns Expiration
1.
Voting
08/31/2025
2.
Alternate
08/31/2025
2. Direct the City Clerk to advertise for additional applicants.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: N/A
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A N/A DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Committee Council Initial ate
Initial/Date Initial/Date
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move the following appointments...
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
1ST reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED— 4/2019
RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council appoint new members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee?
COMMITTEE: N/A MEETING DATE: N/A
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
® City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Stephanie Courtne , Ci Clerk DEPT: City Clerks
Background:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is comprised of a minimum of five members who are appointed
by the City Council to serve two-year terms. Per FWRC 2.75.020, members must represent businesses that are
required to collect lodging tax or businesses authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenues (a minimum of two
each) and the number of members who collect tax and those who are funded by the tax revenue must be equal.
Currently there is one vacant position to represent those involved in activities authorized to be funded by lodging
tax revenue and one vacant position to represent businesses collecting the tax. To meet the requirement of equal
types of members, either all positions must be filled or only one position representing businesses collecting the tax.
At their January 2, 2024 Special Meeting the City Council interviewed two applicants seeking reappointment
applicants: Mike Dunwiddie (funded by tax) and Kristin Wells (collect tax).
Options Considered:
1. Make appointments to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows:
Pas.
Name
type Position
Term,
2
1.
Funded by Tax
10/31/2025
3
2.
Collect Tax
10/31/2025
2. Direct the City Clerk to advertise for additional applicants for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1
MAYOR APPROVAL: N/A N/A DIRECTOR APPROVAL:]
lnitialMa e
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: `I move the following appointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee... "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
REVISED - 4/2019
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE: ADOPTION OF STATE MANDATED BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City of Federal Way amend the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 13,
"Building" to adopt state mandated and local construction codes?
COMMITTEE: Land Use/Transportation Committee MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent ® Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Scott Sproul, 13ttiIdiii a Official SS DEPT: Community Development
Attachments: 1. Staff Report t: t1-� d w-! Oq Iti3 C V i� � I
2. Ordinance
Options Considered:
1. Adopt the proposed ordinance.
2. Do not adopt the proposed ordinance and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1.
MAYOR APPROVAL:
APPROVAL:
Initial/Date
7-3
%ECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed ordinance to first reading on j p&L4pi �I
4 -v"cz, .
mittee Bair Mornmittee Member Committee Member
COUNCIL MOTION(S):
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE (JANUARY 2, 2024): "I move to forward the proposed ordinance to the
January 16, 2024 Council Meeting for second reading and enactment. "
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE (JANUARY 16, 2024): "I move approval of the proposed ordinance. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ - APPROVED
❑ DENIED
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
REVISED — 11/2019
COUNCIL BILL #
First reading
Enactment reading
ORDINANCE #
RESOLUTION#
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 2, 2024
TO: City Council
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Scott Sproul, Building Official W.,
SUBJECT: Adoption of State Mandated Building and Construction Codes
Financial Impacts:
The adoption of the 2021 Building Codes does not have any current or future impacts to the
City Budget. The adoption process follows a three-year code -revision cycle.
Background Information:
The proposed ordinance will adopt and amend the currently state -mandated 2018
International Building Codes, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrial Code, and other
building constructuion regulations pursuant to RCW 19.27, 19.27A, and 19.28. The model
codes are revised by the publishers on a three-year cycle. The model code are then adopted
by the state and, as a jurisdiction within the state, the City of Federal Way is required to
enforce these codes. In addition, the City may amend the codes as needed to provide
consistent enforcement.
B. DISCUSSION
The construction codes enforced by the City fall into two categories: "state mandated
codes" and "local codes" adopted by a jurisdiction. State mandated codes are required to
be enforced at the city and county level pursuant to RCW 19.27, 19.27A, and 19.28.
Cities adopt codes at the local level in order to reconcile these codes wth other regulatory
requirements and established fee resolutions.. City of Federal Way Local codes are
permissible and are needed in order to provide enforcement for local building
requirements.
State Mandated Codes:
Building Code — International Building Code (IBC) as amended by Washington State
Residential Code — International Residential Code (IRC) as amended by Washington
State
Existing Building Code -International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as amended by
Washington State
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Mechanical Code — International Mechanical Code (IMC) as amended by
Washington State
Fire Code — International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by Washington State
Property Maintenance Code — International Property Maintenance Code (IMPC)
Plumbing Code — Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by Washington State
Electrical Code —National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by Washington State
Energy Code — International Energy Conservation Code as amended by Washington
State (Washington State Energy Code)
Factory Assembled Structures, Washington State Standard for the Installation of
Factory Assembled Structures
International Wildland-Urbun Interface Code (IWUIC) as amended by Washington
State
Local Codes Adopted by Federal Way:
Swimming Pools — Hot Tubs — Spas (these regulations were drafted to regulate
swimming pools and provide for fencing)
Update following LUTC:
South King Fire requested their proposed amendments be delayed — allowing for Fire staff to
provide the Council with complete responses to the questions raised at Committee without
delaying the update of the construction codes.
So. King Fire proposed amendments will be submitted separately for Council consideration
in Q 12024. The Ordinance before the Council does not contain the proposed amendments
from So. King Fire.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 4, 2023
TO: Land Use and Transportation Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Scott Sproul, Building Official SS
SUBJECT: Adoption of State Mandated Building and Construction Codes
Financial Impacts:
The adoption of the 2021 Building Codes does not have any current or future impacts to the
City Budget. The adoption process follows a three-year code -revision cycle.
Background Information:
The proposed ordinance will adopt and amend the currently state -mandated 2018
International Building Codes, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrial Code, and other
building construction regulations pursuant to RCW 19.27, 19.27A, and 19.28. The model
codes are revised by the publishers on a three-year cycle. The model codes are then adopted
by the state and, as a jurisdiction within the state, the City of Federal Way is required to
enforce these codes. In addition, the City may amend the codes as needed to provide
consistent enforcement.
B. DISCUSSION
The construction codes enforced by the City fall into two categories: "state mandated
codes" and "local codes" adopted by a jurisdiction. State mandated codes are required to
be enforced at the city and county level pursuant to RCW 19.27, 19.27A, and 19.28.
Cities adopt codes at the local level in order to reconcile these codes wth other regulatory
requirements and established fee'resolutions. Local codes are permissible and are needed
in order to provide enforcement for local building requirements.
South King Fire and Rescue is proposing changes the 2021 International Fire Code. The
City may make changes to the Building Codes only if they make the requirements more
stringent than the State adopted Codes. The following additional requirements are
proposed:
1. IFC 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be
within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire
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department's apparatus. The maximum cross slope grade shall not exceed
5%
2. IFC Section 907.8.1.1 is hereby created as follows:
907.8.1.1 Fire alarm panel replacement. Required fire alarm systems per IFC
907.2 that require a fire alarm panel replacement, shall meet current code as
adopted by Washington State to include the alarm notification and initiation
devices
State Mandated Codes:
Building Code — International Building Code (IBC) as amended by Washington State
Residential Code — International Residential Code (IRC) as amended by Washington
State
Existing Building Code -International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as amended by
Washington State
Mechanical Code — International Mechanical Code (IMC) as amended by
Washington State
Fire Code — International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by Washington State
Property Maintenance Code — International Property Maintenance Code (IMPC)
Plumbing Code — Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by Washington State
Electrical Code — National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by Washington State
Energy Code — International Energy Conservation Code as amended by Washington
State (Washington State Energy Code)
Factory Assembled Structures, Washington State Standard for the Installation of
Factory Assembled Structures
International Wildland- Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) as amended by Washington
State
Local Codes Adopted by Federal Way:
Swimming Pools — Hot Tubs — Spas (these regulations were drafted to regulate
swimming pools and provide for fencing)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
the adoption of the 2021 Washington State Building Code and related
matters; amending FWRC 13.16.020, 13.16.030, 13.20.050, 13.20.090,
13.22.020, 13.22.030, 13.26.020, 13.26.030, 13.28.020, 13.28.030,
13.31.020, 13.31.030, 13.34.020, 13.34.030, 13.38.020, 13.41.020,
13.43.020, 13.43.030, and adding Chapter 13.47 FWRC, including
sections 13.47.010,13.47.020, and 13.47.030 (Amending Ordinance Nos.
01-389, 04-465, 07-563, 09-595, 10-665, 13-743, 15-793, 17-830 and 21-
910).
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") mandates enforcement and provides
authority to the City of Federal Way Washington to administer and enforce the Washington State
Building Code Act (Chapter 19.27 RCW), the Washington State Energy Code (Chapter 19.27A
RCW), Washington State regulations regarding electricians and electrical installations (Chapter
19.28 RCW), Washington State regulations regarding installation and permitting of factory
assembled structures (Chapters 43.22 and 43.22A RCW), the Growth Management Act as it applies
to the construction of buildings (Chapter 36.70A RCW), and related matters within the incorporated
boundaries of the City of Federal Way, Washington; and
WHEREAS, these Washington State laws include amendments as adopted and included by
the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, certain amendments, appendices, and other regulations are optional, and where
applicable, are enforceable if adopted specifically by the City of Federal Way.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. FWRC 13.16.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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13.16.020 204821 International Building Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including the following appendix
chapters:
(1) Appendix E, published by the International Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted by reference
pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-50 WAC. The International Building Code
requirements for barrier -free accessibility, Chapter 11, and other IBC requirements for barrier -free
access, including ICC A117.1-200917 and Appendix E, are adopted pursuant to Chapters 19.27 and
70.92 RCW and shall not be amended by local government.
(2) Appendix J of the IBC published by the International Code Council (ICC) is hereby adopted by
reference.
Section 2. FWRC 13.16.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.16.030 204821 International Building Code amendments.
The International Building Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.16.020, is amended as follows:
(1) IBC Section 101.1, Title, is hereby amended as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of City of Federal Way, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
(2) IBC Section 101.4.3, Plumbing, is hereby amended as follows:
The provisions of the 204-921 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall apply to the
installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment,
appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage
system and all aspects of a medical gas system. Private Sewage Disposal systems shall be
approved by King County Department of Health.
(3) IBC Section 101.4.6, Energy, is hereby amended as follows:
The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, including WAC 51-11R and
WAC 5 1 -11 C, shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for
energy efficiency.
(4) IBC Section 105.1.1, Annual permit, is hereby replaced with IBC Section 105.1.1, Work in
Critical Areas, to read as follows:
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Permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be
done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of
this jurisdiction. Permits shall be required for work proposed within critical areas. Work exempt
from permit (IBC Section 105.2) shall not apply to work proposed in critical areas.
(5) IBC Section 105.1.2, Annual permit records, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(6) IBC Section 105.2, item 1, is hereby amended to read as follows:
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar
uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2) and exterior wall height
shall not exceed 10 feet measured from the bottom plate to the top of wall.
(7) IBC Section 105.4.1, Amended Permit, is hereby created as follows:
When the size of the building is increased or the scope for which the permit was issued is
changed, an application to amend the building permit shall be required. Amended permit
documents including but not limited to revised plans, calculations, product information, energy
calculations, or other documents needed in order to clarify the intent and scope of the amended
application shall be submitted for plan review. Fees for the review of the amended permit
application shall be assessed and paid pursuant to the City of Federal Way fee resolution. When
the building official is satisfied that the proposed work included in the amended application
conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the
building official shall issue a permit therefore as soon as practicable.
(8) IBC Section 107.3, Examination of documents, is hereby amended as follows:
The building official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying submittal
documents and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and
described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws or
ordinances. The building official may require third party review to insure compliance with this
code. The cost of such review shall be borne by the applicant in compliance with the city's fee
schedule.
(9) Chapter 2, Definitions, is hereby amended by the addition of the following definition:
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT. Any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or
improvement of a building or structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
assessed value of the structure before the improvement or repair is started. If the structure has
sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement regardless of
the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
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Any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health, sanitary or
safety code violations identified by the building official and that are the minimum necessary
to assure safe living conditions.
2. Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not preclude the
structure's continued designation as a historic structure.
(10) IBC Section 502.1, Address identification, is hereby amended as follows:
New and existing buildings shall be provided with a roved address identification. The address
identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road
fronting the property_._ Address identification characters shall contrast with their backgrounds
Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or -alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Each character shall be not less than 8 inches (203.2 mm) high with a minimum stroke width
of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be
provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by
means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public wa . a monument ole
or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be
maintained.
(110) IBC Appendix J is hereby amended to add a new Section J101.1.1, Local Regulations, as
follows:
In addition to the requirements of IBC appendix J, clearing and grading activities shall be
reviewed and regulated under the following FWRC regulations:
(a) FWRC Title 16 Surface and Stormwater Management; and,
(b) Chapter 19.120 FWRC, Clearing, Grading, and Tree and Vegetation Retention; and,
(c) Chapter 19.142 FWRC, Flood Damage Prevention.
In case of conflict, the most restrictive provision shall apply.
Section 3. FWRC 13.20.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.20.050 Fire detection and protection.
04 A standby power generator set shall be provided on the premises in accordance with the 204-921
International Building Code, Section 403.4, and the 202023-National Electrical Code, as presently
constituted or as may be subsequently amended. The standby system shall have a capacity and rating
sufficient to supply all equipment required to be operational at the same time, including but not
limited to emergency lighting, stair enclosures, elevator shaft pressurization, and elevators.
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Section 4. FWRC 13.20.090 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.20.090 Construction inspection.
The following shall be required for buildings designed and constructed pursuant to this section:
(1) Structural observation provided by the engineer of record for structural frame elements;
(2) Special inspections as required in the 204421 International Building Code;
(3) All other inspections shall be in strict accordance with other applicable codes; and
(4) Structural observation documents stamped by the engineer of record and all special inspection
reports shall be submitted to the Federal Way building division prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy.
Section 5. FWRC 13.22.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.22.020 204-821 International Residential Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) as published by the International
Code Council (ICC) is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-
51 WAC, with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions; provided, that Chapters 11 and 25
through 43 of this code are not adopted; that energy conservation construction is regulated by
Chapter 51-11R WAC; that plumbing is regulated by Chapter 51-56 WAC; that electrical
installations are regulated by Chapter 296-46B WAC or the National Electrical Code (NEC) as
published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the city of Federal Way—
that Appendix 9, SvAffffniag Peals, Spas and Hat T-ubs, ef the 2019 Edition efthe IRG as publi
by the !CC is hefe adopted. The standards for liquefied petroleum gas installations shall be NFPA
58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) and NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code). All other fuel gas
installations shall be regulated by the International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel
Gas Code (IFGC); '
Section 6. FWRC 13.22.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.22.030 2047821 International Residential Code amendments.
The International Residential Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.22.020, is amended as
follows:
(1) IRC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family
Dwellings of The City of Federal Way, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to
herein as "this code."
(2) IRC Section 105.1.1, Annual permit, is hereby replaced with IBC Section 105.1.1, Work in
Critical Areas, to read as follows:
Permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work
to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or
ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall be required for work proposed within
critical areas. Work exempt from permit (IBC Section 105.2) shall not apply to work
proposed in critical areas.
(3) IRC 105.3.1, Action on application, is hereby amended by the addition of the following
language:
The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and
amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the
construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the
building official shall reject such application in writing stating the reasons therefore.
When the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the
requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building
official shall issue a permit therefore as soon as practicable. The building official may
require third party review to insure compliance with this code. The cost of such review
shall be borne by the applicant in compliance with the city's fee schedule.
(4) IRC 105.4.1, Amended Permit, is hereby created as follows:
When the size of the building is increased or the scope for which the permit was issued is
changed, an application to amend the building permit shall be required. Amended permit
documents including but not limited to revised plans, calculations, product information,
energy calculations, or other documents needed in order to clarify the intent and scope of
the amended application shall be submitted for plan review. Fees for the review of the
amended permit application shall be assessed and paid pursuant to the City of Federal
Way fee resolution. When the building official is satisfied that the proposed work
included in the amended application conforms to the requirements of this code and laws
and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefore as
soon as practicable.
(5) RI06.3.1, Approval of construction documents, is hereby amended to read as follows:
When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved
in writing or by a stamp. One set of construction documents so reviewed and stamped
Approved File Copy, shall be retained by the building official. The other set, stamped
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Approved Site Copy, shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work at
all times and shall be open to inspection by the building official or his or her authorized
representative. Failure to produce the Site Copy of the plans at time of inspection may
result in a failed inspection.
(6) IRC Table 301.2(1) is amended by the addition of the following information:
Roof Snow
Load
Wind Design
Seismic
Design
Category
Subject To Damage From
Winter
Design
Temp
Ice Layer
Underlay
Required
Flood
Hazard
Air
Freezing
Index
Mean
Annual
Temp
Speed
Topo
Weathering
Frost line
Termites
Mph
Effects
25lb/ft'
85
No
D2
Moderate
12"
Moderate
24
No
Yes
250
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Section 7. FWRC 13.26.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.26.020 201821 International Mechanical Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) as published by the International
Code Conference (ICC) is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and
Chapter 51-52 WAC.
In the case of conflict between the duct sealing or insulation requirements of Section 603 or 604 of
the IMC and the duct sealing or insulation requirements of Chapter 51-11C WAC, the Washington
State Energy Code, the provisions of the energy code shall govern.
Section 8. FWRC 13.26.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.26.030 204821 International Mechanical Code amendments.
The International Mechanical Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.26.020, is amended as
follows:
(1) IMC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Federal Way,
hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) IMC 104.6, Notices and orders, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Notices and Orders shall be issued in compliance with FWRC 1.15.040.
(3) IMC 106.4.1.1, Amended Permit, is hereby created as follows:
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When the scope of work for which the permit was issued is changed, the building official
may amend the mechanical permit. When such fees specified in IMC Section 106 or the
Federal Way Fee Schedule have been paid and when changes to the plans and application
have been approved, the building official shall issue an "amended permit," which
includes the approved changes as well as the original plans and specifications. The
issuance of such amended permit shall void the original permit.
(4) IMC 106.3.2, Preliminary inspection, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Before a permit is issued, the building official is authorized to inspect and evaluate the
systems, equipment, buildings, devices, premises and spaces or areas to be used. The
building official may require third party review to ensure compliance with this code. The
cost of such review shall be borne by the applicant in compliance with the Federal Way
Fee Schedule.
(5) IMC 106.4.34, Expiration, is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such
permit is commenced within 180 days after issuance, or if the work authorized on the site
by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the
work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more
extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be
requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. In order to renew action on a
permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
(6) IMC 106.5.2, Fee schedule, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The fees for mechanical permits shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of
the City of Federal Way Fee Schedule.
(7) IMC 106 5 3109.6, Fee refunds, is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
Fees shall be refunded in accordance with the City of Federal Way Fee Schedule.
(8) IMC 4$"115.3, Prosecution of violation, is hereby amended to read as follows:
If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official shall take
action as prescribed in Title 1 of the FWRC.
(9) IMC 4 OR 4115.4, Violation penalties, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair mechanical work in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or
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of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the
provisions of Title 1 of the FWRC.
(10) IMC 108. 115.6, Unsafe mechanical systems, is hereby amended to read as follows:
A mechanical system that is unsafe, constitutes a fire or health hazard, or 'is otherwise
dangerous to human life, as regulated by this code, is hereby declared as an unsafe
mechanical system. Use of a mechanical system regulated by this code constituting a
hazard to health, safety or welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, fire
hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe use. Such unsafe
equipment and appliances are hereby declared to be a nuisance and shall be abated by
repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with Title 1 of the FWRC.
(11) IMC 108.7.1115.6.1, Authority to condemn mechanical systems, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Whenever the building official determines that any mechanical system, or portion
thereof, regulated by this code has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has
become insanitary, the building official may issue an order to cease activity. The cease
activity notice shall be issued pursuant to Section 1.15.030 of the FWRC. A person shall
not use or maintain a defective mechanical system after receiving such notice. When
such mechanical system is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in Title 1 of
the FWRC shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection shall be made immediately without such notice.
(12) IMC 109.1114.1, Application for appeal, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appeals of decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the
application and interpretation of this code shall be made to the hearings examiner
pursuant to FWRC 13.06.060.
Section 9. FWRC 13.28.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.28.020 2047821 International Existing Building Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the International Existing Building Code (IEBC), as published by the
International Code Conference (ICC), is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to
Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-50 WAC.
Section 10. FWRC 13.28.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.28.030 204-821 International Existing Building Code amendments.
(1) IEBC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Federal
Way, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 11. FWRC 13.31.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.31.020 204-821 International Fire Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the International Fire Code (IFC), published by the International Code
Council, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-54A WAC
with the following additions, deletions, and exceptions. Appendix B is adopted as amended.
Appendices C, E, F, and I are adopted by reference.
Section 12. FWRC 13.31.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.31.030 201-821 International Fire Code amendments.
(1) IFC Section 503 is hereby created as follows:
(a) IFC 503.1, Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3.
(b) IFC 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with
the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 nun) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45
720 mm) where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of location on property,
topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an
approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U occupancies.
(c) IFC 503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more
than one fire apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road
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by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could
limit access.
(d) IFC 503.1.3 High -piled storage. Fire department vehicle access to buildings used for
high -piled combustible storage shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter
32.
(e) IFC 503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed and arranged
in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8.
(f) IFC 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved
security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance
of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
(g) IFC 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an
increase in the minimum access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue
operations.
(h) IFC 503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-
weather driving capabilities.
(i) IFC 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access
road shall be determined by the fire code official.
0) IFC 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45
720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus.
(k) IFC 503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is
part of a fire apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in
accordance with AASHTO HB-17. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a
live load sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall
be posted at both entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where
elevated surfaces designed for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are
not designed for such use, approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed
and maintained when required by the fire code official.
(1) IFC 503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the
limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department's apparatus. The
maximum cross slope grade shall not exceed 5%.
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(m) IFC 503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure
for fire apparatus access roads shall be within the limits established by the fire code
official based on the fire department's apparatus.
(n) IFC 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads
shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum
widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
(o) IFC 503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require
the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire
apparatus access roads, trails or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys or
highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed
to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
(p) IFC 503.5.1 Secured gates and barricades. When required, gates and barricades shall
be secured in an approved manner. Roads, trails and other accessways that have been
closed and obstructed in the manner prescribed by Section 503.5 shall not be trespassed
on or used unless authorized by the owner and the fire code official.
Exception: The restriction on use shall not apply to public officers acting within the
scope of duty.
(q) IFC 503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus
access road shall be approved by the fire chief. Where security gates are installed, they
shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the
emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators,
where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic
operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of
ASTM F 2200.
(2) IFC Section 505.1 is hereby amended as follows:
IFC 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with
approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a
position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification
characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers
or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less
than 8 inches (203.2 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 min). Where
Leguired by the fire code official address identification shall be provided in additional
approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private
road and the building cannot be viewed from the public wa a monument ole or other
sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be
maintained.
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Exception: Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum
stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) for 1 or 2 family dwellings
(23) IFC Appendix B is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Section B 105.2, Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, is replaced as follows:
B 105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire flow and
flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as
specified in IFC Table B 105.1(2).
Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved, is allowed
when the building is protected throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system
installed in accordance with NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R. The resulting fire flow shall not be
less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified
in Table B 105.1(2).
(b) Table B 105.2 is deleted.
Section 13. FWRC 13.34.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.34.020 204-821 Uniform Plumbing Code adopted.
The 204-921 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), including Appendices A, B, and I, as
published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), is
hereby adopted by reference pursuant to Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapter 51-56 WAC, with the
following additions, deletions and exceptions; provided, that Chapters 12 and 15 of this code are not
adopted; provided further, that those requirements of the UPC relating to venting and combustion air
of fuel fired appliances as found in Chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building
sewers are not adopted. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of Appendix I and the
manufacturer's installation instructions, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
Section 14. FWRC 13.34.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.34.030 204-821 Uniform Plumbing Code amendments.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.34.020, is amended as follows:
(1) UPC 103.3.2.1, Amended Permit, is hereby created as follows:
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When the scope for which the permit was issued is changed, an application to amend the
building permit shall be required. Amended permit documents including but not limited
to revised plans, or other documents needed in order to clarify the intent and scope of the
amended application shall be submitted for plan review. Fees for the review of the
amended permit application shall be assessed and paid pursuant to the City of Federal
Way fee resolution. When the building official is satisfied that the proposed work
included in the amended application conforms to the requirements of this code and laws
and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefore as
soon as practicable.
(2) UPC 103.3.3, Expiration, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire
by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not
commenced within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of such permit, or if
the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work
is commenced for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall be permitted to apply for an extension of
the time within which work shall be permitted to commence under that permit when the
permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section. The
building official shall be permitted to extend the time for action one or more times by the
permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred and eighty (180) days upon written
request by the permittee. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration where such
suspension or abatement has exceeded one (1) year, the permittee shall pay a new full
permit fee.
(3) UPC 103.4.2, Expiration of Plan Review, is amended in its entirety as follows:
An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been
abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in
good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to
grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each.
The extension shall be requested in writing. A new, complete permit application and full
fees must be submitted to restart the review process on any expired application that
cannot be extended. The new application date is the date of the new submittal.
Section 15. FWRC 13.38.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.38.020 Electrical codes adopted.
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(1) Adoption by reference. The following codes, as presently constituted or as maybe subsequently
amended, are all adopted as amended, added to, or excepted in this title, together with all
amendments and additions provided in this title, and shall be applicable within the city:
(a) The National Electrical Code (NEC), 202023 Edition, as published by the National Fire
Protection Association;
(b) The laws, rules and regulations for installing electrical wiring and equipment set forth in
Chapter 19.28 RCW;
(c) The following chapters of the Washington Administrative Code:
(i) Chapter 296-43 WAC, Heating Installation;
(ii) Chapter 296-45 WAC, Safety Standards, Electrical Workers;
(iii) Chapter 296-46B WAC, Electrical Safety Standards, Administration, and Installation.
(2) Purpose. This title is enacted as an exercise of police power of the city for the benefit of the
public at large. It is not intended to create a special relationship with any individual, or individuals,
or to identify and protect any particular class of persons. The purpose of this title is to provide
minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare, by regulating and
controlling building construction and work related thereto.
Section 16. FWRC 13.41.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.41.020 201-821 International Energy Conservation Code adopted.
The 204-921 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), published by the International Code
Council as amended by the state of Washington, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to
Chapter 19.27 RCW and Chapters 51-11R and 51-11C WAC. Where this Code is in conflict with
one or more of the city's adopted regulations, the more restrictive language shall apply.
Section 17. FWRC 13.43.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13.43.020 204-921 International Property Maintenance Code adopted.
The 204-921 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) is adopted as amended, added to, or
excepted in this title, and shall be applicable within the city. Where this Code is in conflict with one
or more of the city's adopted regulations, the more restrictive language shall apply.
Section 18. FWRC 13.43.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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13.43.030 2047821 International Property Maintenance Code amendments.
The International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.43.020, is amended
as follows:
(1) IPMC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of City of Federal
Way, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(2) IPMC 102.3, Application of other codes, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in
accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code,
International Residential Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical
Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, Washington State Energy
Code and the Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code. Nothing in this
code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the Federal Way
Revised Code.
(3) IPMC 103 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(4) IPMC 106.2, Notice of violation, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The code official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Title 1 of
the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC).
(5) IPMC 106.3, Prosecution of violation, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(6) IPMC 106.4, Violation penalties, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(7) IPMC 106.5, Abatement of violation, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(8) IPMC 107.1, Notice to person responsible, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has
grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner
prescribed in Section 1.15.040 of the FWRC.
(9) IPMC 107.2, Form, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(10) IPMC 107.3, Method of service, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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(11) IPMC 107.5, Penalties, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(12) IPMC 111, title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
HEARINGS EXAMINER.
(13) IPMC 111.1, General, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to
the application and interpretation of this code shall be made to the hearings examiner
pursuant to FWRC 13.05.060.
(14) IPMC 111.2, Limitations on authority, is hereby amended to read as follows:
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the
rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this
code do not fully apply. The hearings examiner shall have no authority relative to the
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code nor shall the hearings
examiner be empowered to waive any requirements of this code.
(15) IPMC 112, title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
ORDER TO CEASE ACTIVITY
(16) IPMC 112.1, Authority, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Orders to cease activity. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of
this Code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of
this Code, the building official may order the work to cease by issuance of an order to
cease activity pursuant to the FWRC 1.15.030.
(17) IPMC 112.2, Issuance, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Occupancy violations. Whenever any building or structure or equipment therein
regulated by this Code is being used contrary to the provisions of this Code, the building
official may, by issuance of an order to cease activity pursuant to FWRC L 15.030, order
such use discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof, vacated.
(18) IPMC 112.3, Unlawful continuance, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with an order to cease
activity, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or
unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
(19) IPMC 202, Definitions, is hereby amended to read in part:
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CODE OFFICIAL. Shall mean the Building Official.
(20) IPMC 302.4, Weeds, is hereby amended to read as follows:
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth
in excess of six inches in height on development property or 12 inches in height on
vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses,
annual plants, and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; however, this term shall not
include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Section 19. A new Chapter 13.47, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, including
Section 13.47.010, 13.47.020, and 13.47.030, is hereby added to Title 13, Buildings, to read as
follows:
Chanter 13.47 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
13.47.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as International Wildland-Urban Interface code.
13.47.020 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted.
The 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (iWUIC) is adopted as amended, added to, or
excepted in this title and shall be a licable within the city. Where this Code is in conflict with one
or more of the city's adopted regulations, the more restrictive language shall apply.
13.47.030 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code amendments.
The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, adopted by reference in FWRC 13.47.030. is
amended as follows:
(1) IWUIC 101.1, Title, is hereby amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of City of
Federal Way,hereinafer referred to as "this code."
Section 20. Severahility. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
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phrase of this chapter, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
chapter or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of Federal
Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter and each section, subsection, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 21. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 22. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 23. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect March 15, 2024.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this _ .. day of
, 2024.
[signatures to follow]
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
JIM FERRELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 2, 2024
ITEM #: J b
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE: LICENSING PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING,
AND EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SHELTER
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council amend FWRC Title 1-2 to provide code clarifications relating to
emergency shelters that do not accommodate overnight residents?
COMMITTEE: Land Use & Transportation
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent
❑ City Council Business
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
® Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Keith Niven, AICP, CEcD
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
DEPT: Community Development
2. Ordinance
Options Considered:
1. Adopt the proposed ordinance.
2. Do not adopt the proposed ordinance and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1.
MAYOR APPROVAL:
DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Wl 1.22.23
Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed ordinance to First Reading on January 2,
2024.
Member Corm tee Member
COUNCIL MOTION(S):
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE (1/2/24): `I move to forward the proposed ordinance to the January 16, 2024
Council Meeting for second reading and enactment. "
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE (1/16/24): "I move approval of the proposed ordinance. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED First reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED—11/2019 RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 22, 2023
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Keith Niven, CD Director Op -
SUBJECT: Ordinance: Licensing Permanent Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing,
and Emergency Housing and Shelter
Financial Impacts:
As the proposed code amendments provide clarity to a process already adopted by the City
Council, there are no costs to the City for adopting the proposed code amendments.
Background Information:
On October 19, 2021, the City Council approved code amendments responsive to the passage of
HB 1220 relating to permanent supportive housing and transitional housing, and emergency
housing and shelter. Subsequent to those code amendments, the Council approved Ordinance 22-
929 on January 18, 2022, to -create an operations and licensing program for these types of housing.
The code provisions were developed by City staff and were written to accommodate housing that
was envisioned for the Extended Stay and the Red Lion, both known projects for Federal Way.
Both of these types of housing allowed for overnight residents. As such, the originally adopted
language lacks clarity regarding its applicability to emergency housing and shelter uses that do not
allow overnight residents, such as day and warming centers. The proposed ordinance clarifies the
applicability of the licensing program to non -overnight emergency housing and shelter uses.
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ORDINANCE NO.24-
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
licensing of permanent supportive housing and transitional housing,
and emergency housing and shelter, amending FWRC 12.35.070 and
12.35.080 (Amending Ordinance No., 22-929).
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way ("City") adopted licensing provisions for permanent
supportive housing and transitional housing and emergency housing and shelter with the adoption
of Ordinance 22-929 in January 2022; and
WHEREAS, the licensing provisions were drafted for facilities housing residents
overnight; and
WHEREAS, Federal Way has an emergency shelter that does not accommodate overnight
residents; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance contains amendments to FWRC Title 12, clarifying the
licensing requirements for facilities that do not have overnight residents; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council to adopt the amendments to
FWRC Title 12.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Fin' dins. The City Council of the City of Federal Way makes the following
findings with respect to the proposed amendments.
(a) The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted and restated as findings of fact.
(b) These code amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the City and will
benefit the City as a whole by providing clearer code provisions.
(c) These code amendments comply with Chapter 36.70A RCW, Growth Management.
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(d) These code amendments are consistent with the intent and purpose of its title of
FWRC Title 12 and will implement and is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Federal
Way Comprehensive Plan.
(e) These code amendments bear a substantial relationship to, and will protect and not
adversely affect, the public health, safety, and welfare.
FWRC.
(f) These code amendments have followed the proper procedures required under the
Section 2. Conclusions. Pursuant to the recitals and the findings set forth in Section 1, the
Federal Way City Council makes the following Conclusions of Law with respect to the decisional
criteria necessary for the adoption of the proposed amendments:
(a) The proposed FWRC amendments are consistent with, and substantially
implement, the following Federal Way Comprehensive Plan goals and policies:
LUG 9 Support a diverse community comprised of neighborhoods that provide a
range of housing options;
LUP 10 Support the continuation of a strong residential community.
LUG 3 Preserve and protect Federal Way's single-family neighborhoods.
LUP 13 Maintain and protect the character of existing single-family neighborhoods
through strict enforcement of the City's land use regulations.
HP 43 Coordinate City actions related to homelessness with the City's Community
Services Division and non-profit housing and human services providers.
HP 44 Emergency shelters should be permitted and regulated to ensure there are
adequate opportunities to locate them within the City, to avoid overconcentration of
facilities, to ensure that such facilities and housing are properly managed, and to avoid or
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mitigate significant impacts on existing residential neighborhoods or other surrounding
uses,
(b) The proposed FWRC amendments bear a substantial relationship to the public
health, safety, and welfare as they are intended to improve the use of development agreements
within the City. Development agreements were added to State statute because the lack of certainty
in the approval of development projects can result in a waste of public and private resources,
escalate housing costs for consumers and discourage the commitment to comprehensive planning
which would make maximum efficient use of resources at the least economic cost to the public.
Assurance to a development project applicant that upon government approval the project may
proceed in accordance with existing policies and regulations, and subject to conditions of approval,
all as set forth in a development agreement, strengthen the public planning process, encourage
private participation and comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic costs of development.
(c) The proposed amendments are in the best interest of the public and the residents of
the City of Federal Way because: 1) they are responsive to issues raised this year; and, 2) they
provide clarifications for currently -ambiguous code sections thereby reducing the need for further
director interpretations and the potential for appeals and/or litigation.
Section 3. FWRC 12.35.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.35.070 Standards of safety and operation.
(1) Every facility licensed under the provisions of this chapter, except for emergency housing and
shelter facilities that do not provide overnight accommodations must meet the following safety
and operational requirements:
(a) Adopt and broadly disseminate a written security and emergency plan for residents.,
guests, and employees.
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(b) Establish protocols to work with current or prospective residents and guests with active
felony warrants to resolve the outstanding warrant(s) with applicable legal authorities.
(c) Take all reasonable and legal steps to obtain verifiable identification information,
including full name and date of birth, from all current and prospective residents, and keep
a log containing this information.
(d) Prohibit direct intake of residents without referral.
(e) Incorporate procedures into operations to ensure complete and accurate recordkeeping.
(f) Post prominently a list of all human and health services offered with a brief description
of the service(s) and the availability of such service(s).
(g) Follow Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (OPTED) standards for
landscaping and plant maintenance.
(h) Broadly disseminate information to residents identifying transit, pedestrian and bicycle
routes to services and schools from the site.
(2) Every standalone facility exclusively for permanent supportive housing and transitional
housing, and/or emergency housing and shelter licensed under the provisions of this chapter,
except for permanent supportive housing and transitional housing in the suburban estate (SE) or
single-family residential (RS) zones, must meet the following additional safety and operation
requirements:
(a) Install lighting in all internal common areas providing a minimum of one and one-half
foot-candles at ground level 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
(b) Have a manager or operator's representative on the premises at all times during
operating hours.
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(3) Every newly constructed facility licensed under the provisions of this chapter, except for newly
constructed permanent supportive housing and transitional housing in the suburban estate (SE) or
single-family residential (RS) zones, must also implement the security program and strategies
addressed in FWRC 19.115.040.
Section 4. FWRC 12.35.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
12.35.080 Standards of conduct.
Every facility licensed under the provisions of this chapter must adopt and enforce standards of
conduct applicable to all residents and guests designed to ensure that:
(1) All residents and guests comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including all
safety and sanitation requirements and the city's building, fire, and zoning and development codes.
(2) No residents or guests shall exhibit threatening or unsafe behavior.
(3) No residents or ug ests shall use, possess, or sell illegal drugs.
Section 5. Severabiiity. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and
severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of this
ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall not affect
the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to any other persons
or circumstances.
Section G. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 7. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
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Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after passage and
publication as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this day of
2024..
ATTEST:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
JIM FERRELL, MAYOR
STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
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ITEM #: 9C
F FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT. ORDINANCE: UPDATE TO INDEMNIFICATION POLICY
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Council update the indemnification section of the FWRC to more
accurately reflect current practices?
COMMITTEE: FEDRAC
MEETING DATE: November 28, 2023
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business ❑ Resolution ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: J. Ran Call, City Attorney DEPT: Law
Attachments: 1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance
Options Considered:
1. Adopt the proposed ordinance.
2. Do not adopt the proposed ordinance and provide direction to staff.
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Option 1.
MAYOR APPROVAL: '3 / 1 DIRECTOR APPROVAL: Uc 2 Z
Cote ittee t OLL11 Initial/Date
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the proposed ordinance to first reading on December 5,
2023.
WX/
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Committee Chair Committee Member 11 &mtAittee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTIONS:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE (DECEMBER 5, 2023): "I move to forward the proposed ordinance to the
December 19, 2023 Council Meeting for second reading and enactment. "
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE (DECEMBER 19, 2023): "I move approval of the proposed ordinance."
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
lk-
1:1 APPROVED
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED
First reading f2'2, ,2V2 j.
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
Enactment reading
MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
ORDINANCE #
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RESOLUTION #
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 5, 2023
TO: City Council Members
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Ryan Call, City Attorney ?gzc-, tlVAT3
SUBJECT: Update to Indemnification Policy
Financial Impacts:
The intent of this update is to change the Federal Way Revised Code ("FWRC") to reflect
long-standing practice at the City to indemnify employees and officials for their official acts
done within the scope of their employment. The change also expressly expands legal
representation for employees in other proceedings that are neither criminal or civil tort
proceedings, but require legal representation (coroner's inquests, certification hearings, etc.).
Because this update is meant to update the FWRC to reflect actual practice, there should be
no new financial impacts to the City as a result of passing these updates.
Background Information:
Protecting employees from personal liability for conducting City business is an important
part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. The City Council passed the current
indemnification language in 1989. The language was largely unaltered boilerplate
language used in several jurisdictions at the time the City incorporated. Some of the
language has been interpreted or not followed over the years. The intent is to update the
code to reflect long-standing practice. It also expressly authorizes staff to expend public
funds to defend non-tortious legal proceedings such as coroner's inquests.
The changes proposed include:
Including volunteers in the indemnification coverage
- Expressly including an employee's spouse when the marital community is
implicated in a lawsuit
- Authorizing the city attorney to use outside litigation counsel when appropriate
- Creates a presumption that an official act is within the scope of employment and
will be defended, and creates a process for council to decide that an act was not
within the scope of employment and therefore will not be indemnified when acts
are dishonest, fraudulent, criminal or malicious, not done on behalf of the City, or
is a legal action against the City by an employee.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
indemnification of city officials and employees; amending FWRC
2.05.030, 2.05.040, 2.05.050, 2.05.060, 2.05.070, 2.05.090, 2.05.100, and
2.05.120. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 89-05, 09-600,10-666 and 10-669.)
WHEREAS, one of the first acts of the City upon incorporation was to define those
circumstances where city officials and employees will be indemnified by the City for acts or
omissions committed as part of an employee's official duties; and
WHEREAS, defending employees from claims arising from their work for the City
continues to be a vital part of employee retention and responsible governance; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to update the Federal Way Revised Code to address changes
in the types of legal proceedings now occurring as well as changes to the City's current
organizational structure.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. FWRC 2.05.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires
otherwise. Terms not defined here are defined according to FWRC 1.05.020.
"Official" means any person who is serving or has served as an elected or appointed city official
or officer, and any person who is serving or has served as an appointed member of any city board,
commission, committee or other appointed position with the city. "Appointed" means a person
formally appointed by the city council or as authorized by state law or city ordinance.
"Employee " means any_person who is or has been employed in the service of the city.
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"Volunteer" means My person who serves or has served the city without pay under the explicit
authorization and direction of a city department.
Section 2. FWRC 2.05.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) As a ^-��rpaxl_of service or employment the city shall provide to an official or employee,
and an souse of an official or em to ee to the extent that the marital community is implicated,
subject to the conditions and requirements of this chapter, and notwithstanding the fact that such
official or employee may have concluded service or employment with the city, such legal
representation as may be reasonably necessary to defend a claim, or —lawsuit, or other legal
proceeding requiring legal representation filed against such official or employee resulting from
any conduct, act or omission of such official or employee performed or omitted on behalf of the
city in their capacity as a city official or employee, which act or omission is within the scope of
their service or employment with the city. This chapter is subject to repeal or modification at the
sole discretion of the city council; provided, that such repeal or modification shall apply
prospectively only, and shall have no effect upon the obligation to indemnify for defend against
any claim --that is based, in whole or in part, upon any act or omission of an official occurring
prior to the effective date of the repeal or modification.
(2) The legal services shall be provided by the office of the city attorney, and may include legal
services provided by contract with outside legal counsel as determined to be necessaU by the cit
attorney.
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shall indemnify official or the employee from the reasonable costs of defense; provided, that in no
event shall the officer or employee be indemnified for attorney's fees in excess of the hourly rates
established by the city's contract with the attorney selected by the city or its insurer. The officer
or employee shall be liable for all hourly charges in excess of such rate.
(4) The city will provide the same legal representation, subject to the same conditions, to
volunteers of the city as described in this chapter for officials and em to ees.
Section 3. FWRC 2.05.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) In no event shall protection be offered under this chapter by the city to:
(a) Any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, wilful, inlentienel r malicious act or course of
conduct of an official or employee;
(b) Any act or course of conduct of an official or employee which is not performed on
behalf of the city;
(c) Any act or course of conduct which is outside the scope of an official's or employee's
service or employment with the city; or
(d) Any lawsuit brought against an official or employee by or on behalf of the city.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive or impair the right of the city eeuncito
institute suit or counterclaim against any official or employee nor to limit its ability to discipline
or terminate an employee.
damages under- the terms e f any valid inswanee eliey, Where gny accident or occurrence results
from an official or employee's use of a privately owned vehicle and where that accident or in'
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occurred within the scope of their employment, but not during regular commuting to and from the
workplace, the city will indemnify such losses; provided, that this chapter shall provide protection
z Subjeet to i4s terms and li talieft , only above any loss limit of an insurance # policy
maintained by the official or employee, subject to the terms and limitations of said insurance
op licy. The provisions of this chapter are intended to be secondary to any contract or policy of
insurance owned or applicable to any official or employee. The city shall have the right to require
an employee to utilize any such policy protection prior to requesting the protection afforded by
this chapter.
Section 4. FWRC 2.05.060 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The dete .,-V roan.,, .,f whether Claims lawsuits and other legal proceedings predicated upon the
official acts of employees or officials will be presumed to be within the scope of their employment
and covered by this chapter unless the city council declares otherwise. Upon the recommendation
by the mayor that an official or employee should not be afforded a defense by the city under
the terms of this chapter_, shall be made -by -the city council an the reeenifnendatia ii oft e in aye f
may deny an employee or official the protections of this chapter when such a denial is consistent
with the terms of this chapter. The decision of the city council shall be final as a legislative
determination and shall be based upon a finding that the claim or suit against an official or
employee meets or does not meet the criteria of this chapter. Nothing in this section shall preclude
the city from undertaking an officer or employee's defense under a reservation of rights. The
determination as to %4iether to teeny a defense as provided under this chapter to a member
or members of the city council shall be made without the vote of such member of the city council
unless the inclusion of such member or members is required for a quorum; provided, that if a claim
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or lawsuit affects a quorum or greater number of the members of the city council, all such affected
members shall retain their voting privileges under this section.
Section 5. FWRC 2.05.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only when the following conditions are met:
(1) In the event of any incident or course of conduct potentially giving rise to a claim for damage,
or the commencement of a suit, the official or employee involved shall, as soon as practicable,
give their supervisor or their supervisor or the city attorney written notice thereof, identifying the
official or employee involved, all information known to the official or employee involved, all
information, known to the official or employee with respect to the date, time, place and
circumstances surrounding the incident or conduct giving rise to the claim or lawsuit, as well as
the names and addresses of all persons allegedly injured or otherwise damaged thereby, and the
names and addresses of all witnesses.
(2) Upon receipt thereof, the official or employee shall forthwith deliver any claim, demand, notice
or summons or other process relating to any such incident or conduct to the city attorney, and shall
cooperate with the city attorney or an attorney designated by the city, and, upon request, assist in
making settlement of any suit and enforcing any claim for any right of subrogation against any
persons or organizations that may be liable to the city because of any damage or claim of loss
arising from such incident or course of conduct, including, but not limited to, rights of recovery
for costs and attorneys' fees arising out of state or federal statute upon a determination that the suit
brought is frivolous in nature.
(3) Such official or employee shall attend interviews, depositions, hearings-sR4 or trials and shall
assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining attendance of witnesses all without any
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additional compensation to the official or employee and, if an employee has left the employ of the
city, no fee or compensation shall be provided a former official or employee for time spent
assisting in defense of the claim or suit.
(4) Such official or employee shall not accept nor voluntarily make any payment, assume any
obligation, or incur any expense relating to such claim or suit; other than for first aid to others at
the time of any incident or course of conduct giving rise to any such claim, loss or damage.
Section 6. FWRC 2.05.090 is hereby amended to read as follows:
If any official or employee fails or refuses to comply with any of the conditions of FWRC- 2�05.
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this chapter, or elects to provide his or her own representation with respect to any such claim or
litigation, all of the provisions for indemnification in this chapter shall be inapplicable, and have
no force or effect with respect to any such claim or litigation.
Section 7. FWRC 2.05.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) If the city determines that an official or employee does not come within the provisions of this
chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later determines that such claim does come within
the provisions of this chapter, the city shall pay any judgment rendered against the official or
employee and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in defending against the claim. The city shall
pay any costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in obtaining the determination that such
claim is covered by the provisions of this chapter. Provided, if a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that such claim does not come within the provisions of this chapter, the official or
employee shall pay the city's costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in obtaining the
determination that such claim is not covered under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If the city determines that a claim against a city official or employee does come within the
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provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later finds that such claim does
not come within the provisions of this chapter, the city shall be reimbursed by the employee or
official for costs or expenses incurred in obtaining the determination that such claim is not covered
by the provisions of this chapter.
Section 8. FWRC 2.05.120 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any claim,-eT- lawsuit, or other legal proceeding against
an official or employee pending on November 28, 1989, without regard to the date of the events
or circumstances which are the basis of such claim or lawsuit.
Section 9. Severability. Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this ordinance, or its application to any person or situation, be declared unconstitutional
or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. The City Council of the City of
Federal Way hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clauses, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses; phrases, or portions be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 10. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 11. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
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Section 12. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days
from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this day of
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ATTEST:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
JIM FERRELL, MAYOR
STEPHANIE COURTNEY, CMC, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.:
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