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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR IIAf ETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 20, 2012
_ 7:00 p:tn. .
www. cityoffederalway. com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at7:00 pm.
Elected o�cials present: Mayor ` Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell,
Councilmember Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember
Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Roger Freeman and
Councilmember Dini Duclos.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Webelos Den #6 of Pac #307 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Priest noted the photograph on the Chamber presentation screen was of the
King County Weyerhaeuser Aquatics Center which is hosting the NCAA Men's
Swimming and Diving Championships this Thursday through Saturday. In June the
Aquatics Center will host the US Olympic Team Diving Trials.
a. Police Department Awards
Police Chief Brian Wilson presented the following Police Departmentawards:
• Traffic Officer of the Year was awarded to Officer Ron Potts, who was not in
attendance. -
• Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Lottie Kinney. Ms. Kinney donated
: 1337 hours to the Police Department in 2011.
• Civilian employee of the Year was presented to Judith Whetung. Ms.
Whetung entered 679 cases into the system in 2011 and handled an
additional 1252 cases out of the Criminal Investigation section.
• Detective of the year was presented to Annette Scholl. Detective ScholPs
attention to detail is essential in her handling 160 complex cases in 2011.
'• Patrol Officer of the Year was awarded to Richard Adams. Officer Adams is
assigned to the Commons Mall. OfficerAdams completed 556 field interview
reports in 2011 and had the most juvenile and misdemeanor arrests in 2011.
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• Supervisor of the Year was awarded to Lieutenant Casey Jones who has
taken on many leadership roles during his time with the Federal Way Police
Department.
b. Mayor's Emerqing Issues
Mayor Priest provided an update on Sound Transit. The City recently found out
that Sound Transit will be adding another bus to Route 577 beginning in June.
This addition should help with the over-crowding on buses and long lines at the
Transit Center. The Council and Mayor's Office have worked very hard to raise
Sound Transit's awareness of commuter's needs. Staff will continue to work with
Sound Transit, King County Metro and Pierce Transit to see that these agencies
develop a plan to address the parking overflow issues at the Transi# Center.
4. ' CITIZEN COMMENT
Nancv Combs spoke in support of installing a 4-way stop at the intersection of 304�'
and 21 Ave. She feels it is a very dangerous intersection. She submitted a traffic
petition to the Public Works Department in support of the 4-way stop at that location.
Norma Blanchard stated she inquired with the City about the Crystal Way Palace
project on February 15� and was told the City did not have a current agreement for
; development of the former AMC Theatre site. She reminded the Council they work
for the citizens of Federal Way and recommended they do a better job handling
issues presented to them.
Tim Burns spoke regarding a Social Security Forum being held on April 12"' at
Highline Community College from 6:30pm to 8:OOpm
Bettv Tavlor spoke about pedestrian safety�near the Commons Mall (17 and 304"'
Street). Cars are not yielding to pedestrians in that area. She noted the round-a-bout
on Peasley Canyon Road is not conducive for buses to navigate.
Dennis Cole spoke about newspaper ads being distributed throughout his
neighborhood. He urged the Council to consider and ordinance that would make this
type of distribution illegal. He would also like fio see a flashing yellow turn arrow at
the intersection of Hwy. 99 and Dash Point Road.
Clara McArthur submitted written comments for the Clerk to read into the record
regarding concerns with Sound Transit. Srie would also like to see a list of
businesses that collecf money from customers and do not deliver their intended
goods/service.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
ltems listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three
members and brought before fuN 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: March 6, 2012 Regular Meeting
b. S 348th St at 1st Ave S Intersection Improvement Project— Project
Acceptance
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c. Mark Twain Elementary Safe Route to School Program— 30% Design Status
Report
d. SW 312 St —14 Ave SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project— 30%
Design Status Report
e. Lakota Middle School Safe Route to School Program — 30% Design Status
Report
f. 201 Z Asphalt Overlay Project— Bid Award
g. NPDES Annual Report and Updated SWMP
h. 2012 WA State DOE GROSS Grant Acceptance
i. RESOLUTION: Food access Policy Development- Resolution 12-617
j. Purchase of Late Model SUV for the Police Department for $35,000 or Less .
from the Seizure Account
k. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Grant - Traffic Lidar Systems
I. Allocation of funds from the City Center Redevelopment Fund for the
proposed interim Sculpture Park and other expenses related to City Center
redevelopment efforts.
`Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved �proval of items 5a through 51.
Councilmember Burbidge 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.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Grant Fundinq for Transportation Improvement Proiects
Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum stated the staff is seeking
approval to apply for grants for transportation improvement projects. Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has issued a call for projects for the Regional
and Countywide funding program. Staff has identifiied two projects that may
score well under these grants: Pacific Hwy. S. HOV - Phase V(S. 340�' Street to
S. 359 Street) and Streef Asphalt Overlay Program — S. 320� Street (25�' Ave.
' S. to 11 Ave. S.).
Design and right-of-way acquisition for Pacific Hwy. S. project has not been
started, the cost is estimated to be $5M. Staff is requesting to submit a grant
appfication to PSRC for $4M, with $1 M local match from city funds transferred
from the South 32d`" Street at 15 Southbound off Ramp Improvement project.
The Street Asphalt Overlay Program- S. 320 Street (25 Ave. S to 11�' Ave. S)
project cost is estimated at $1.5M. The grant application amount will be $1 M and
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the City's required match would be $500K. Funding for this project would come
from the 2013 Asphalt Overlay budget
Councilmember Celski asked the likelihood of receiving grant funding for
these projects. Mr. Salloum stated he feelsthe projects will score very well.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to authorize the Mayor and staff to
apply for the grant funding for transportation improvement projects:
Pacific Highway South HOV Phase V(S 34�' Street to South 359 Street)
and Asphalt Qverlay Program South 320 Street (25 Ave, South to South
11�' Street), and authorize the transfer of project funding balance of $1 M
from S. 320 Street at I-5 Southbound off ramp improvement to Phase V
HOV Lanes project. Councilmember Burbidge 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.
b. Ethics Board Appointment
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to appoint alternate member ponald
Dennis as a voting member to fill the remainder of an un-expired term
ending June 30, 2013, and appoint Joe Donaldson as an alternate with a
term of June 30, 2015� Councilmember Duclos 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
c. Diversitv Commission Appointment
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Trinity Jenkins-Chandler
to theDiversity Commission as an alternate memberwith a term of May 31,
2015. Councilmember Kochmarsecond.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
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Motion carried 7-0.
7.
d. Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment
The applicant scheduled for an interview at the March 20, 2012 Special meeting
was unable to attend the interview; therefore the Council did not take action on
this item.
e. Independent Salarv Commission Appointmenf
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated the Councilwould not be making an appaintment
to the Independent Salary Commission this evening.
ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB #604 Diversitv Commission
An ordinance of fhe City of Federaf Way, Washington, relating to the Responsibilities and
Objectives of the Diversity Commission; amending FWRC 2.65.040
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the proposed modifications to the
FWRC relating to the Diversity Commission. Modifications will clarify their
current responsibilities and meetings will be changed from monthly to
quarterly.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to forward the ordinance to
the April 3, 2012 City Council meeting for secondreading and .
enactment. Councilmember Duclos 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.
Second Reading:
b. CB #601 2012 Carry Forward Budqet Adiustment
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Budgets and Finance,
Revising the Adopted 2011/12 Biennial Budget
At their March 6, 2012 meeting the City Council maed to forward this
ordinance for second reading and enactment.
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City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos maved approval of the ordinance.
Councilmember Freeman 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 12-722
8. COUNCFL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos attended SCA Finance Committee meeting. Regional Policy
Committee meeting has been rescheduled. Comcast is hosting an open house on Friday
at their new location 31423 Pacific Hwy South. The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
has been active in the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative Committee and
has worked on a plan focusing on transit and traffic issues.
Councilmember Freeman thanked Nancy Combs for taking the time to gather signatures
for her traffic petition.
Councilmember Celski reported the Reach-Out organization was hosting a fundraising
event on April 16, 2012 at Pattison West Skating Center from 6:OOpm to 9:OOpm. More
information can be found atwww.reachoutfederalwav.orq.
Councilmember Burbidge thanked Police Department volunteer Bill Morton, who is
retiring as a Police Department volunteer after 15 years of service. She reported on
upcoming meetings she will be attending. The Federal Way Symphony will be
performing at St. Lukes Church on April 1 St . Centerstage Theatre continues its
presentation of Tenderly.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reviewed the schedule for the upcoming NCAA Diving
Championships at the King County Aquatic Center. He will be attending Pete von
Reichbauer's "Good Egg" Breakfast tomorrow morning.
Councilmember Honda reported on the March 17�' Recycle Event sponsored by the City.
1,043 vehicles visited the event. Next week she will be attending a newly-elected ,
official's workshop. She thanked the Council and staff for all their efforts to help her as a
new councilmember.
Councilmember Kochmar reported she will be taking part in the Diversity Commission
reading in schools event next week. Police Commander Sumter will be speaking at the
defense training academy on May 1�
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9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest reported on the State Budget. Since the last Council meeting the City
has not received any additional information regarding a proposal by the State
Legislature.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at8:09 pm.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, CM City CI k
Approved by Council: April 3, 2012
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