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MINUTES
fEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 1, 2012
7:00 p.m.
www. cityoffe deral wa y. com
1. CALL MEETFNG TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Elected officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Councilmember Linda Kochmar, Councilmember
Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Bob Celski,
Councilmember Roger Freeman and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
Mayor Priest excused Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell.
City Staff present: City Attomey Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Mayer ied the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Priest referred to the photograph on the chambers screen, and reminded everyone that
the 2012 Buds and Blooms Spring Garden Tour is May 12-13, 2012. The event focuses on
five gardens; PowellsWood, the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Weyerhaeuser
Pacific Rim Bonsai collection and the two Federal Way Symphony "SweeY' and "Savory"
private gardens. For full event details and advance tickets visit www.budsandbloomstour.orq.
a. Volunteer Spotliqht: Relav for Life
Mayor Priest stated this month's Volunteer Spotlight focuses on the Relay for Life Event.
This is an annual event to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer, to
recognize those who are fighting cancer and to remember those loved ones we have lost.
Councilmember Burbidge read the proclamation declaring June 1 and June 2, 2012 as
Relay for Life Day's in the City of Federal Way and presented the proclamation to Relay
for Life representatives Erika Skeen, Theresa Raleigh, Jessica Sire and Dick Mayer. Erika
Skeen shared a video that highlighted the Relay for Life event. Erika Skeen, this year's
Relay for Life event chairperson thanked the Council for recognizing the event and shared
her inspiration for being involved with Relay for Life. She extended an invitation to
everyone to attend the event which starts June 1 St at 6:00 pm at Saghalie Middle School.
Theresa Raleigh, last year's event chair thanked the Councilmembers for their past
involvement with this event.
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b. Proclamation: National Day of Praver
Councilmember Freeman read the proclamation into the record and declared May 3, 2012
as the National Day of Prayer in the City of Federal Way. He then presented the
proclamation to National Day of Prayer representatives Bob "Coach" Roach and Chris
Hoffman-Fagundes. Mr. Roach stated the first annual Prayer Breakfast occurred sixteen
years ago. He reviewed the topics for this year's Prayer Breakfast which will occur on May
3, 2012 at 7:00 am at the Commons MaIL Ms. Hoffman-Fagundes thanked the Council for
the recognition and invited everyone to attend this year's Prayer Breakfast.
c. Proclamation: Puqet Sound Starts Here Month
Councilmember Honda read the proclamation into the record declaring May as Puget
Sound Starts Here month in the City of Federal Way and presented it to Water Quality
Specialist 'Hollie Shiiley. Ms. Shilley thanked the Council for the recognition and
summarized the activities and events associated with Puget Sound Starts Here month.
She shared a video that highlighted the last week's salmon release event at the West
Hylebos Wetlands Park. Ms. Shilley also provided information on the educational program
"Storming the Sound with Salmon", a partnership program between the City of Federal
Way, the Federal Way School District and the Department of Ecology. The program
introduces storm water education into the public schools science curriculum.
Mayor Priest thanked the Surface Water Management staff for their work, which prevents
flooding, protects water quality and streams in Federal Way that have wild salmon.
d. Tacoma-Pierce Countv Humane Societv
Kathleen Olson, Executive Director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society
distributed information regarding the Humane Society's activities as well as their 2012
annual report to the Council. The Humane Society has been serving communities since
the 1920's. Their goal is to return pets that have strayed to the owners and �nd homes for
unclaimed, adoptable animals that are brought to the shelter. She reviewed the programs
that are offered by the Humane Society such a low cost spay and neuter, senior citizen cat
adoption program and Pets for Patriots which matches adult dogs with veterans. Federal
Way joint ventured with the Humane Society in July 2010. 422 animals were received trom
Federal Way in 2010. 135 of those were adopted, 51 were returned to their owners and
159 had to be euthanized due to medical and behavioral issues. In 2011 they received
825 animals from Federal Way. 90 of those animals were reunited with their owners, 312
were adopted and 66 were placed in foster homes. The city reimburses them $80 per
animal that is brought them. Federal Way citizens adopted 108 pets in 2010 and 216 in
2011, and 59 so far this year. The city pays the Humane Society $80 per stray that is
brought to the shelter. Actual costs are subsidized with fees for services and fundraising.
Strays are held for 5-days before becoming available for adoption. Ms. Olson reviewed the
fees to citizens for surrendering pets and reclaiming pets. The shelter has increased their
offsite adoption centers as well as conduct monthly adoption events.
e. Certificate of Appointment: Arts Commission
Councilmember Honda presented Cathy Mason with a Certificate of Appointment. The
City Council appointed Ms. Mason as a voting member to the Arts Commission at their
April 17, 2012 meeting.
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f. Mayor's Emerqinq Issues
Mayor Priest stated there were no emerging issues.
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CITIZEN COMMENT
Nancv Combs wished everyone a happy May Day and stated she plans on participating in the
Relay for Life event. She spoke to the importance of helping out your neighbor and asked the
Council to arrange an event where she and other residents can help clean up a property in
need. She asked for an update on the traffic counters that were installed at the intersection of
304 and 21 St Ave. Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe stated he received a draft
report from the traffic count analysis and will be presenting the results of the study to Council
at their May 15 or June 4 meeting.
Diana Noble-Gulliford spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Historical Society. May is National
Presentation month and this year's theme is Discover Americas Hidden Gems. Federal Way
has many historical gems. One of them, the David T. Denny Cabin will be celebrated on May
12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 12:00 pm. They will be celebrating the
renovation of this landmark. Ms. Noble-Gulliford invited everyone to join the event.
Michael Dziak spoke in support of approving the Federal Way Farmers Market funding
request for a fun run (agenda item 6b).
Jaeven Luft spoke in support of approving the Federal Way Farmers Market funding request
(agenda item 6b).
5. 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. Individua! items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: April 17, 2012 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — March 2012
c. Vouchers
d. Spring 2012 Tourism Enhancement Grant Awards
e. Banking Services Contract
MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of items 5a through 5e.
Councilmember Kochrnar second.
VOTE:
Deputy'Mayor Ferrell Excused
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6-0.
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COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. North Lake Manaqement District Appointments
MOTION: Councilmember Celski moved to re-appoint Terry Thomas, Charles
Gibson, Robin Cook and Samantha Turner to the North Lake Management District,
all with terms expiring March 15, 2014. Councilmember Kochmar second.
VOTE:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Kocflmar
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 6-0.
Excused
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
b. Fundinq for the Federal Wav Farmers Market Run/Walk for Health Event
Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty stated the Federal Way
Farmers Market applied for a Tourism Enhancement Grant for a proposed Farmers
Market Run/Walk for Health. After reviewing the grant application it was determined that
the Farmers Market did not fit the grant criteria of having a 501(c)3 non-profit status. The
Tourism Enhancement Grant sub-committee recommended the Farmers Market seek
funding for their event from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee reviewed the request at their April 10, 2012 meeting and
recommended funding the Farmers Market $10,705. for the event. 'Mr. Doherty reviewed
the route for the run/walk.
Councitmembers' Celski and Honda stated they needed to recuse #hemselves from this
item as they both serve on the Farmers Market Board of Directors.
MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved to approve $10,705 in Lodging Tax funds
to be granted to the Federal Way Farmers Market for its 2011 "Farmers Market
RunNValk #or Heath" event. Councilmember Kochmar second.
VOTE:
'Deputy Mayor Ferrel! Excused
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Recused
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Recused
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 4-0.
7.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos invited everyone to attend a ribbon cutting event tomorrow (May 2"
at City Hall for the unveiling of the new Waste Management compressed natural gas garbage
trucks.
Councilmember Freeman stated it was an honor to participate in the Relay for Life event last
year. He encouraged citizens to participate in this year's event.
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Councilmember Ceiski reported the next Land Use, Transportation Committee meeting is May
7, 2012. He reported the 2012 first quarter revenues for the Federal Way Community Center
are $27k above the 2011 revenues and thanked Community Center staff for all their great
work.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is
scheduled for June 12, 2012 at 8:00 am at City Hall. Tomorrow she will be attending a South
County Area Transportation Board meeting; which will be a joint meeting with Pierce County.
She also encouraged people to attend the Buds and Blooms event on May 12-13 as well as
the Denny Cabin ribbon cutting event on May 12, 2012. Centerstage Theater is presenting a
production of The Who's Tommy which runs through May 27, 2012.
Councilmember Honda reviewed the agenda items for next Tuesdays Parks, Recreation,
Human Services and Public Safety Committee meeting. She thanked staff for their work with
the'Recycle Palooza event last weekend. She announced she has been selected to be on the
Suburban Cities Association Emergency Management Advisory Committee as an alternate
member.
Councilmember Kochmar congratulated Councilmember Honda for her recent Suburban
Cities Association appointment. She thanked city staff member Jeanette Brizendine for her
efforts with the Recycle Palooza event. She encouraged individuals to attend the Denny Cabin
ribbon cutting on May 12, 2012. The Pubtic Issues Committee will be meeting next
Wednesday.
8. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Council did not adjourn to executive session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, GMC, C ty Clerk
Approved by Council: May 15, 2012
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