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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO O'RDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
Elected officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayar Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Linda
Kochmar, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Bob Celski, Councilmember Roger Freeman and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificate of Appointment — Human Services Commission
Councilmember Honda read Waiyego Pearson's Certificate of Appointment into the
record. The Council appointed Ms. Pearson as a voting member to the Human Services
Commission at their April 3, 2012 meeting.
b. Mavor's Emerqinq Issues
State Budqet:
Mayor Priest stated the State Legislature concluded their Special Session and passed a
budget last Tuesday. The Legislature eliminated the liquor excise tax which will cost the
City approximately $450K per year. While the State budget sets a one-year period on the
liquor excise tax, from July 2012 to June 2013, it would be unwise to budget those funds
to return in 2013-2014, as the Legislature will address another budget deficit in the next
legislative session. The City's budget goal remains the same; to develop a sustafnable
budget and continue providing the community with high quality services.
Mayor Priest reported that two of the City's high priorities for the legislative session did
receive funding. Lakehaven Utility District's Critical Capacity �project that will upgrade
sewer lines in the downtown business core received $2.5M in funding through the Jobs
Package that was passed Tuesday. The upgrade in sewer capacity is critical to supporting
future growth in the downtown. Additionally, the Legislature authorized $2.5M to continue
design and environmental work on the Triangle Project.
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Airport Noise:
Mayor Priest stated in response to citizen concerns and as a result of ineetings with the
Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration the Port of Seattle will be installing
a temporary noise monitor to gather information on airplane noise from air-traffic to and
from Sea-Tac Airport. The noise monitor will be installed at a Marine Hill residence and
will collect noise data for one-year. The Port is also considering a noise monitor at
Woodmont Elementary School, which the Port missed in its previous noise study.
Mayor Priest asked for a moment of silence in honor of Lillian Yeh, former city employee
who recently passed away.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Tim Burns stated he had been called to jury duty and when he received his check he was not
pleased that the check was drawn on Bank of America. He would like to see city banking
moved to a local financial institution.
Trise Moore Director of Family and Community Partnership Office with the school provided an
update on their efforts to help students succeed in schools and the community.
Jennie Hills reported on speeding and noise issues at the Waterbury Apartment complex. She
would like to see the Secoma 'Bowling Alley moved closer to the Federal Way Community
Center.
Tracv Hills would like to see more jobs for disabled individuals in the community. He asked if
there was ways for citizens to help clean up dilapidated and homes in foreclosure.
Terri Turner Director of the Multi-Service Center Food and Clothing Bank thanked the Council
for their support over the years. She noted that the funds from CDBG funding are allocated for
children and infants.
Nancv Combs would like to see a 4-way stop at the intersection of 21 St Ave. and 304 Traffic
speeds throughout this area she believes it to be a safety concern. Parks and Public Works
Director Cary Roe provided and update on the traffic petition that Ms. Combs submitted.
Traffic counters are scheduled to be installed in this area this week.
Norma Blanchard spoke in support of term limits for councilmembers.
Laura Moser with Waste Management distributed their 2011 Annual Report to the Council and
highlighted aspects of the report.
Kathv Powers, Director of Services of Orion Services summarized how the 2011 CDBG
funding allocations they received were used.
Elizabeth Huqhes member of the Human Services Commission spoke regarding the CDBG
allocations, specifically the Todd Beamer anti-bullying allocation.
Denise Yun spoke regarding recent state legislation on human trafficking and her recent work
in Olympia.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
lfems listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members
and brought before full Council for approval. AI! items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequenf mofion.
a. Minufes: April 3, 2012 Special and Regular Meeting
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c. Mark Twain Elementary School Safe Route to School Project — 85% Design Status
Report and Authorization to Bid
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e. DSHS Inferlocal Agreement for individuals and Families
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h. Allocations of the 2012 Gity Employee Donations to the Human Services Fund
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of items 5a through 5h. Councilmember
Duclos second.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled item 5d
Councilmember Honda pulled item 5g.
Councilmember Duclos pulled 5f.
Councilmember Freeman pulled 5b
VOTE: Consent Agenda Items 5a, 5c, 5e, and 5h
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councifinember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
5b. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Proiects — Authorization to Submit
Application
Councilmember Freeman commended his colleagues for addressing pedestrian issues in
the Adelaide neighborhood through this program.
VOTE: On motion to approve.
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.
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5d. Aqreement with the Kiwanis Foundation of Federal Wav for Parks and Recreation
Funds.
Councilmembers Kochmar and Burbidge recused themselves from voting on this item.
VOTE: Motion to approve.
Deputy Mayor ferrelf
Councilmember Kochmar
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember 'Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 5-0.
Yes
Recused
Yes
Recused
Yes
Yes
Yes
5f. Federal Wav's 2012 CDBG Public Services Budqet
Councilmember Duclos asked that the CBDG funding allocation to the Multi-Service
Center Food Bank not be cut as this program is essential to serving the community. The
funding does not support the program, it merely supplements it. The Council discussed
the funding allocation recommendations for the CDBG funds as well as options for funding
the Multi-Service Center such as a challenge grant.
MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved to restore the funding allocation to the
Multi-Service Center Emergency Feeding Program and split the difference among
the other applicants (approx. $175 each). Deputy Mayor Ferrell second.
Councilmembers spoke to the motion. Councilmember Duclos called the question.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Kochmar
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 5-2.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
5g. 2012 Communitv Enhancement Grant Allocations
Councilmember Honda stated she pulled this item to modify the allocations in regards to
Lakota Middle School and Todd Beamer High School. This afternoon Lakota Middle
School withdrew their application because funding for the entire project has been
procured and there is no longer a need for City funds.
MOTION: Councilmember Honda moved to increase the allocation to Todd Beamer
High School from $500 to $1,000. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second.
VOTE:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
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Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
6.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Meetinq with Lakehaven Commissioners Pursuant to Section 29 of the Franchise
Aqreement
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated in 2010 the City and Lakehaven Utility District entered
into a franchise agreement. Section 29 of the franchise addresses the discussion of
cooperation and/or merger. The discussion would address three things; the benefit of
expanding the cooperative relationship; a possible merger of the water and sewer utilities
into City Government; and the operationat efficiencies associated the merger and non-
merger scenarios.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell noted that when the City negotiated the Franchise Agreement with
Lakehaven Utility District both parties agreed it would be beneficial to the citizens to begin
exploring ways to be more efficient, which may result in Lakehaven eventually merging
into city government. Coordinating the schedules of several elected officials can be
difficult and may result in delaying the discussions.
Councilmember Kochmar stated she needed to recuse herself from voting on this item.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved fhat he and Councilmembers Celski, Duclos
and Mayor Priest meet with Lakehaven Commissioners, or a subset of the
Commissioners to begin discussions. Councilmember Duclos second.
VOTE:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Recused
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried S-0.
b. Appointment to the Arts Commission
MOTION: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Cathy
Commission as a voting member to fill the remainder of an
December 31, 2014. 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.
Mason to the Arts
un-expired term of
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9.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos reported on the Regional Policy Council meeting she recently attended
where the topic focused on autism awareness and the lack of services/resources available.
She attended a Solid Waste Management Committee meeting that focused on liability issues
outlined in the interlocal agreement. The South Sound Chamber of Commerce will be
sponsoring an economic development summit on September 13, 2012.
Councilmember Freeman thanked Councilmember Celski and the Reach-Out Organization for
their efforts with their recent fundraiser
Councilmember Celski reported the next LUTC meeting is May 7, 2012. He reported on the
Reach-Out fundraiser, over 20 teams participated and they raised approximately $7,500. He
thanked the numerous volunteers that were involved in making the event such a huge success.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next LTAC meeting is 2" Tuesday in May. She will be
attending an upcoming meeting of the Regional Transit Committee. Centerstage Theatre is
hosting a fundraiser on April 21 information can be found on their website.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated he along with other Councilmembers attended the DAWN
breakfast this morning. There is a meeting scheduled early in May with Sound Transit to
discuss transit issues.
Councilmember Honda reported Saturday, April 21 is the City's annual Earth Day event.
Volunteers will be working on projects to improve city parks and open spaces. If you are
interested in volunteering, contact Parks and Facilities Supervisor Jason Gerwen at 253-835-
6962. She thanked Kate Olson for her work on the Arts Commission. April 18 Sex and Money,
a film on human trafficking is being shown at St. Luke's Church.
Councilmember Kochmar stated she attended the Multi-Service Center volunteer recognition
luncheon. She also attended a SCA Public Issues Committee meeting that focused on flood
control funding. She asked Suburban Cities Association to schedule a discussion on human
trafficking.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, ty Cle
Approved by Council: May 1, 2012
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