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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CIT�( COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 6, 2012
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
Elected officials present: MayorSkip Priest, Deputy MayorJim Ferrell, CouncilmemberLinda
Kochmar, CouncifinemberSusan Honda, CouncilmemberJeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Bob Celski, Councilmember Roger Freeman and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance
PR�SENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearinq in of Police O�cers
Police Chief Brian Wilson introduced Police Officers Shaun Daniels and N. Blake Losvar.
City Clerk McNeilly delivered the caemonial oath of office to the dficers.
b. Volunteer Sqotliqht: "I Celebrate You"
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated this month's volunteer spotlight focuses on the "I Celebrate
You" event which was founded by Nandell Palmer in 2Q09. The event recognizes the
community's unsung heroes and acknowledges the many ways people can make a
difference and inspire others to do good work. Mr. Palmer shared a video that highlighted
the event. He thanked the Council for the recognition and shared his inspiration for the "I
Celebrate You" event.
c. Proclamation: AmeriCorps Week
Mayor Priest stated that AmeriCorps is a national service program tMat connects
numerous Americans to communities through intensive public service. Federal Way Public
Schools operates one of the largest and most effective AmeriCorps programs in the
country. He read the proclamation into the record and declared March 10 -18, 2012 as
AmeriCorps Weeks in the City of Federal Way. The proclamation was presented to
AmeriCorps supervisors Danielle Bonner, Jackie Jamison, Monda Holsinger and
AmeriCorps members Carrie Almasi and Monica Kaplan. Ms. Holsinger thanked the
Gouncil for recognizing AmeriCorps week and encouraged the Council to keep up their
work which is vital to the well-being of the community.
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d. Certificate of Appointment: Arts Commission
Councilmember Honda presented Keith Livingston with a Certificate of Appointment. The
Council appointed Mr. Livingstan to the Arts Commission at their February 21, 2012
meeting.
e. Certificate of Aqpointment: Diversitv Commission
Councilmember Honda presented Troy Smith with a Certificate of Appointment. The
Council appointed Mr. Smith to the Diversity Commission at their February 21, 2012
meeting.
f. Mayor's Emerainct Issues
• Federal Wav Communitv Center:
Mayor Priest noted the photo on the chamber display screen was of the Federal Way
Community Center, which reported 5,307 total members as of March 1, 2012. The
Community Center offers athletic activities, senior activities, community events and
recreation classes. Mayor Priest added its growing financial success is positive for the
City's budget. He thanked Parks and Public Works Director Roe for his leadership with
the Community Center and the Center's outstanding staff for their efforts as welL
Crvstal Palace Proiect Update:
Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty reported the city has -
been in negotiations over the past couple of months with an organization that is
proposing to buy and develop a project on the former AMC Theater site. The city had
a contract with them; however, the timeframe identified in it has lapsed. They have
sta#ed they' would like to come back to the Council with a new contractproposaL �
• State Budqet:
Mayor Rriest stated the House and Senate are trying to find some common ground
between their budgets. There is a possibility they will need a special session after
Thursday to resolve the differences between the two approaches. Based on what we
know, it appears the state's cuts to revenues for cities may cost Federal Way befinreen
$500K and $825K per year. The State's budget actions will make it more difficult for
the City to develop its 2013-14 budget. Mayor Priest noted that Councilmember
` Duclos wrote an article for the Federal Way Mirror that addressed the impacts the
state budget cuts will have on the city.
• Auto-theft Bill — HB 2354 :
Mayor Priest announced that last week the Senate passed one of the City's priority
pieces of legislation, HB 2354 which lengthens the statute of limitations on auto theft
from three-years to six-years. He thanked Representative Asay for sponsoring the bill
along with Representative Orwall and Senator Eide who authored the companion
legislation in the Senate.
4. CITlZEN COMMENT
John Hatcher spoke in support of agenda item 7c/CB #603 — Banner and Signs in the Right-of-
Way for City Sponsored Civic or Community Events.
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Nancv Combs reported speeding traffic in her neighborhood and spoke in support of installing
a 4-way stop at 304� and 21 Ave. SW.
Clara McArthur stated at the February 7 Council meeting a comment from the dais received a
point of order and was later dismissed as just trying to encourage people to vote. She has
been trying to get information from Sound Transit regarding Federal Way's proposed light rail
and has become very frustrated in her dealings with them. She encouraged the Council to take
legal action if necessary, Federal Way residents are being taxed and receiving nothing in
return.
Jennie M. Hills lives at Waterbury Park apartment complex. She reported speeding traffic in the
area, lack of streetlights and no playgrounds for the children. The apartment management has
not been responsive to safety and other concerns at the complex.
Roqer Flvaare co-director of the Federal Way Community Action Team provided an update on
their efforts and recent public events. During the past legislative session they worked on 14
bills focusing on human trafficking. Last Saturday they hosted an education seminar with three
key speakers on human trafficking issues. He thanked Police Chief Wilson for helping thern
with a Safe City website.
Libbv Bennett — Occupv Federal Way submitted written comments for the Clerk to read into the
record regarding their upcoming General Assembly on Saturday at 3:OOpm at Poverty Bay
Coffee Company.
5. CONSENT QGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three merrrbers
and brnught before full Council. for approval: All items are enacted by one motion. tndividual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separafe discussion and subsequent motion.
' a. ' Minutes: February 21, 2012 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Vouchers .
c. Monthly Financial Report— December 2011
d. 2012 Regional Aerial Mapping
e. United Way New Solution Funding Contract
f. Funding for Centerstage Theater's Summer 2012 Stock Program
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of items 5a through 5f, Councilmember
Freeman second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councitmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: Norpoint Heiqhis Preliminary Plat Modification Request
At their February 21, 2012 meeting the Council directed staff to prepare a resolution
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granting the modification request for the Norpoint Heights Preliminary PI�.
Senior Planner Deb Barker reviewed the proposed resolution which increases grading on
the plat and addresses erosion control.
Councilmember Celski noted that he recused himself from this item when it was presented
to the Council at their February 21, 2012 meeting. He added that he will be recusing
himself from this vote as well.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the Norpoint Heights
Preliminary Plat modification request.Councilmember Kochmarsecond.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Recused
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 12-616
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB #604 2012 Carrv For�nrard Budqet Adjustment
An ordinance of the City of Federa! Way, Washington, relating fo Budgets and Finance, r�vising the
adopted 2011/12 Biennial Budget
Finance Director Tho Kraus reviewed the purpose of the 2012 carry-forward budget
adjustment. She reported the General and Street Fund actual 2011 ending balance is
$12.74M which is $3.84M over the $8.91 M projected for year end. The $3.84M is
made up of $211 K in additional revenues and $3.63M in unspent expenditures. The
ending fund balance is $2.07M after the proposed carry-forward budget adjustment.
Proposed adjustments include $200K net revenue increase, which is comprised of
$300K reduction in gambling tax and $500K increase in grants and contributions. The
net expenditure increase is $1.970K, which includes $1,597K increase to continue
existing projects; $52K increase for granUcontribution funded projects; $644K increase
for new programs and $795K decrease for budget reductions.
New programs include $65K for workers compensation rate increase; $5k for Human
Services Action Plan; $10K for Human Services training and consulting services; $13K
for aerial digital imagery; $12K for pofice care cellular improvements; $483K risk
management pending claims and deductibles; $38K outside legal counsel for a few
key issues; $6K online crime mapping program and $12K in general recreation bad
debt expense.
Reductions are comprised of $330K from freezing three vacant police officer positions;
$307K in general fund healthcare savings; $116K is position re-organization; $20K in
job announcements; $18K from freezing vacant business license specialist position;
and $4K from the volunteer dinner.
Ms. Kraus reviewed the adjustments for the designated programs or capital project
funds. These adjustments include: Designated Funds/Programs total $2.60M. Items
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include $43K in healthcare savings, $170K for asphalt overiay; $557K for technology
related expenses funded by Comcast; $243 in hotel/motel lodging tax; $52K in bad
debt expense for the Federal Way Community Center; $27K for Red Light Photo
repairs and maintenance; and $1.59M for the CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization
Program.
Capital Improvement Projects total $11.84M. Items include $64K for downtown re-
deve{opment; $1.29M for municipal facilities; $2.13M in parks projects; $3.18M in
surface water management projects and $5.18M in transportation projects.
Enterprise Funds total $79K. Items include $18k in healthcare savings; $5K for
workers compensation rate increase; $31 K for Dumas Bay Centre deferred
repairs/maintenance; $13K for Steel Lake and Northlake Management Districts; $40K
in surFace water management projects; and $7K for surface water management
watershed inventory area payments to King County.
Excluding adjustments included in the operating funds, Internal Service Funds
requests total $1,417K: $755K risk management for balance of pending
claims/deductibles; $4k far Safe City maintenance and operation; $7K for WiFi
maintenance and operation; $20K for HVAC energy efficiency program — grant
funded; and $40K for Resources Conservation Manager— grant/contribution funded.
The total expenditures adjustment is $18,070,116.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance into the record.
MQTION: Councilmember Duclos moved to forward the ordinance to the March
20, 2012 City Council meeting for second reading and enactment:
Councilmember Kochmar second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
First Reading and Enactment:
Mayor Priest noted there were two draft ordinances scheduled for first reading and
enactment this evening (agenda items 7b. and 7c.), which requires a motion to suspend
the Council Rules of Procedure.
MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved to suspend Council Rule 2.2(8) to allow for
first reading and enactment of Council BiI1s 602 and 603. Councilmember Freeman
second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
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Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
b. CB #602 2003 Federal Wav Communitv Center Bond Refund
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for
the issuance, providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $13, 300, 000 par value of
Limited Tax Genera! Obligation Refunding Bonds, to refund a portion of the City's outstanding Limited
Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2003; and delegating authority to the mayor or Finance Director to
approve fhe final term s of the bond
Finance Director Tho Kraus provided background information on the 2002 Federal
Way Community Center Bonds. She reported the City has an opportunity to issue
refunding bonds to refinance certain outstanding bonds in orderto achieve a reduction
in debt service. Total savings per year is between $73K and $80K.
Ms. Kraus summarized details of the draft ordnance for Council consideration.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved adoption and enactment of the
proposed ordinance. Councilmember Kochmarsecond.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
CouncilmemberBurbidge Yes
` Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes -
Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 12-719 '�
c. CB #603 Banner and Siqns in the Riqht-of-Wav for Citv Sponsored Civic or
Communitv Events
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to banner signs in the right of-way for
City-sponsored civic and community events; amending FWRC 19.140.120 and 19.?40.130
Mayor Priest stated this item was discussed at the City Council retreat in January.
Council directed staff to start the process to amend the Federal Way Revised Code to
allow banners for City-sponsored civic and community events in and across the right-
of-way. Given the upcoming NCAA swimming trials and Olympic dive trials, staff made
this a top priority to bring this item before Council.
Principal Planner Margaret Clark reviewed some of the civic and community events
that occur throughout the year. She added the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this proposed revision to the FWRC on February 22, 2012. Their
recommendation to the City Council is to allow banners in and over the right-of-way for
City-sponsored civic and community events.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Celski moved adoption and enactment of the
amendment to the Federal Way Revised Code for Banner Signs in the right-of-
way for City-sponsored civic of community events. Councilmember Freeman
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second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 12-720
Second Reading:
d. CB #600 Twin Lakes Commercial Area Subarea Plan
An ordinance of the City of Federa! Way, Washington, relating to amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan and the adoption of the Twin Lakes Commercial Subarea Plan
At their February 21, 2012 meeting the Council forwarded this ordinance for second
reading and enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Celski moved adoption and enactment of the Twin
Lakes Commercial Area Subarea Plan. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrel! Yes
Councitmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Hor�da Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 12-721
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar reported that she recently moved a family member into assisted
care living, and she is grateful for the options for assisted living in Federal Way.
Councilmember Honda reported she attended a short course on local planning at the Gity of
Milton. She also attended the Communities in Schools annual breakfast where they raised
quite a bit of money for the schools. She thanked Brenda Oliver and the Federal Way
Community Action team for their work; they are hosting a movie on human trafficking issues
on Saturday March 24 at the Lifeway Community Church. She noted there was an article in
the Federal Way Mirror by Decatur graduate Benson Henderson.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell attended King County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer's breakfast
meeting where the speaker from the Port of Tacoma shared information on infrastructure and
investment. He is looking forward to tomorrow's State of the City address by the Mayor.
Councilmember Burbidge reported March 13 is the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
meeting. Last week she attended a meeting of King County Metro that focused on
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modification to bus routes and bus service levels. The King County Council has asked them to
provide a status report by June; however, they are also looking long term at a several year
process. More information can be found on the King County Metro website. In conjunction with
the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan being approved, March 15 is a Bike Night event;
participants will depart the Federal Way Community Center at 6:00 pm for a bike ride through
Federal Way.
Councilmember Celski commented on the monthly financial report and how the sales tax
revenues have increased over the past few years. He thanked city staff for their efforts in
reducing expenditures in 2011. The next two Land Use Transportation Committee meetings
are scheduled for March 19 and April 9.
Councilmember Freeman reported he along with other individuals involved in the court system
are formulating a team and hosting a community discussion on March 10 at the Federal Way
Senior Center to ensure that all Federal Way children get a world class education.
Councilmember Duclos reported the newspaper article that she wrote that the Mayor
mentioned under Emerging Issues is only available to read online. She reported on an
upcoming emergency preparedness/planning meeting at City Hall. She attended her first
enterpriseSeattle meeting. A Solid Waste interlocal agreement will be coming to the Council
for review. Some jurisdictions have been having issues with how the liability is addressed in
the agreement.
- 9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest reported March 22 fhrough �4 will be the NCAA diving championships at the King
County Aquatics Center. He noted thaf tomorrow is the State of the City address at the Twin
Lakes Country Club starting at 12:00 pm. °
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at8:37 pm.
Attest:
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Carol McNeil y, CM , City CI k
Approved by Council: March 20, 2012
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