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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 15, 2012
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest catled the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Elected officials 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
Logan Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Priest referred to the photo on the Chambers screen, the view from the Dumas Bay
Sanctuary, a 20-acre City open space on the shore of Puget Sound. This was the first
conservation property preserved in Federal Way, back in the early 1970's.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Municipal Court Student Art Contest Winners
Arts Commission Chair Lorie Weldon stated this is the third year for the Municipal Court
Student Art Contest, the theme for the contest is "Liberty and Justice for All." Ms. Weldon
announced the following winners of the Municipal Court Student Art Contest:
Elementary School Winners —
First Place was awarded to Achalay Reyes who is a 2" grader at Mirror Lake
Elementary.
Second Place was awarded to Briana Martinez who is a 5 grader at Mirror Lake
Elementary.
Middle School Winners —
First Place was awarded to Logan Jones who is a 6 grader at Totem Middle School.
Second Place was awarded to Matthew Arnold who is a 6 grader at Sacajawea
Middle School.
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High School Winners -
First Place was awarded to Grace Kim, an 11 grader at Thomas Jefferson High.
Second Place was awarded to Rachel Arnold, a 9� grader from Federal Way High.
b. Certificates of Appointment: North Lake Manaqement District
At their May 1, 2012 meeting, the City Council re-appointed four individuals to serve on
the North Lake Management District. Councilmember Celski read the Certificates of
Appointment into the record.
c. Proclamation: Citv Staff Donations to the Human Services
Councilmember Honda stated that city staff participated in fundraising for the United Way
and City's Human Services last November. City staff raised $6,438. for the Human
Services fund, this is the highest amount ever raised in the history of the City. The City
Council would like to recognize staff for their generosity with a proclamation.
Councilmember Honda read the proclamation into the record and presented it City
Attorney Pat Richardson who chaired the staff United Way Committee. Ms. Richardson
thanked the Council for the recognition.
d. Proclamation: Police Commander Kvle Sumpter
Mayor Priest stated that Police Commander Kyle Sumpter was recently a competitor the
television show "Top Shot" where he had the opportunity to highlight his marksmanship
skills. Police Chief Brian Wilson introduced Commander Sumpter, a 22 year law
enforcement officer, who has been with the Federal Way Police Department since 1996.
Mayor Priest read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Commander
Sumpter.
e. Mavor's Emerqina Issues
Mayor Priest announced there were two emerging issues.
Human Traffickinq — Mayor Priest stated that human trafficking is an issue of great
concern in the community. The Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking has raised
public awareness regarding the issue and its impact on the community. The Coalition has
hosted a number of showings the documentary "Sex and Money: A National Search for
Hurnan Worth." The film points out that human trafficking is moving to online sources,
many of which facilitate the trafficking of minors for prostitution. Backpage.com is an
online classified service that operated in all 50 states, and despite the documented
evidence of cases of children being trafficked on Backpage.com, the parent company,
Village Voice Media Corporation has repeatedly refused to institute measures that would
effectively address the issue of sex trafficking of minors. Last week the City joined a
number of other cities in the region urging the US Council of Mayors to call on
Backpage.com and other classified services to implement age verification and end the sex
trafficking of children through their services.
Airport Noise — Mayor Priesf reported the City received notice last week from the Port of
Seattle that beginning this week Sea-Tac Airport is undertaking four months of repair work
on the airports two older runways. During this time, the third runway will be used more
frequently, and this may increase noise impacts on surrounding communities including
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Federal Way. If you feel your neighborhood is experiencing increased airplane noise,
please contact the Mayor's Office at 253-835-2402. The City wants to ensure that the Port
of Seattie hears and responds to our community's concerns.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard spoke in support of term limits for the Councilmembers. She asked what the
timeframe was to collect signatures for a petition.
Nicholas Sutton thanked the Police Department for the efforts with a troublesome house in his
neighborhood. He thanked the Council for funding the pro-active unit of the Police
Department.
Marqerv Godfrev spoke in support of agenda item 6b.
Lori Devore, Chair of the board of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council
to approve item 6c.
Donald Barovic spoke in support of the Council approving item 6b. He asked the Council to
consider assumption of the Lakehaven Utility District.
Be#�Tavlor reported that vehicles are not yielding to pedestrians crossing at the intersection of
324 and 17� She would like to see enforcement issues in this area.
Nathaniel Peters asked what was being done to improve public transportation between Federal
Way and the Bellevue/Redmond area. Mayor Priest stated public transit was a priority for the
City and suggested scheduling a meeting with the Mayor to discuss this matter.
H. David Kaplan submitted written comments for the City Clerk to read into the record. Mr.
Kaplan's comments spoke in support of agenda item 6b West Hylebos Conservation Property
Acquisition.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Counci! 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: May 1, 2012 Special and Regular Meetings
b. 2012 Planning Commission and Long Range Planning Work Program
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d. 2012-2013 Department of Ecology Capacity Grant - Additional funding
e. Proposed Zoning Compliance Review Fee
f. Use of Capital Reserves to Replace a Chemical Controller
g. Sacajawea Soccer Field Renovation
h. Amend Arts Commission Work Plan
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of items 5a through 5h. Councilmember
Duclos second.
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Councilmember Kochmar pulled item 5c. S. 320 Street at 20� Ave. S. Intersection
Improvement Project — 30% Design Status Report from the Consent Agenda.
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VOTE on items 5a, 5b, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g and 5h.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Cour�cilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
5c. S. 320 Street at 20 Ave. S. Intersection Improvement Proiect — 30% Desiqn Status
R eport
Councilmember Kochmar stated she needed to recuse herself from voting on this item.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of item 5c. S.
lntersection Improvement Project — 30% Design Status
Burbidge 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 6-0.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
320 Street at 20 Ave. S.
Report. Councilmember
At 5:30pm the Gity Council conducted a Speciat Meeting to interview candidates
interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Mark Koppang as a voting
member with a term of April 30, 2015; appoint David Berger and Julio Diaz as
alternate members, with terms of April 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 7-0.
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b. West Hylebos Conservation Property Acquisition
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton stated the policy question before the Council is
whether or not the Council should authorize staff to proceed with the West Hylebos
Property Acquisition Program, pursue and implement the open space vision for Spring
Valley and the West Hylebos and accept the 2012 King County Conservation Futures
Grant in the amount of $300K. On March 15, 2011 the City Council authorized staff to
apply for King County Conservation Futures Funding (KCCFT) inthe amount $300k, and
to add additional conservation properties to the West Hylebos Basin Land Acquisition
project. Mr. Appleton reviewed the vision of the Hylebos Conservation Property Acquisition
Program as well as the elements of the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, Parks and
Recreation Open Space Plan and the Surface Water Comprehensive Plan that support
#he Hylebos Conservation Property Acquisition Program. He provided an update on the
properties acquired through King County Conservation Futures Grant Funding.
Motion: Councifinember Celski moved to authorize staff to proceed with the West
Hylebos Property Acquisition Program, pursue and implement the open spaces
vision for Spring Valley and the West Hylebos, and accept the 2012 King County
Conservation Futures Grant in the amount of $300K. 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.
c. 2011-2013 Fundinq for the "Jobs for South Sound Business Incubator"
Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty stated that on October 6,
2009 the City Council approved an action to support the South Sound Regional Business
Incubator (SSRBI), proposed by the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, with up to
$100K per year in 2010 and 2011 for programmatic support. At the beginning of this year
the Chamber revised its business incubator business model and submitted a renewed
request for City support for a commitment of $30K per year for 2012 and 2013. This
request was approved by the Council on January 17, 2012. Since that time new Chamber
leadership and further consideration by Chamber board members has led to a revised
business model for the incubator. The parent organization — nonprofit Jobs for South
Sound will operate a business incubator that will continue business basics for small
businesses as well as provide a new focus — innovations and inventions within the
technology sector.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Doherty and Patti Mullen, CEO of the
Federal Way Chamber of Commerce. The Council stated they would like the Chamber to
provide an update to the FEDRAC Committee on the goals and objectives to ensure that
implementation is on path.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to approve the expenditure of $30K per year
for 2012 and 2013 from the City Center Re-development Fund for the proposed Jobs
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for South Sound business incubator and authorize the Mayor to execute �the
corresponding agreement. 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.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB# 605 Amendinq FWRC Relatinq to Review Processes for Minor Exterior Buildinq
Modifications, Improvements to Developed Sites and Chanqe of Use.
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to review processes for minor
exterior building modifications, improvements to developed sites, and change of use; amending
FWRC Secfions 19.15.020, 19.15.030, 19.15.025, 19.30.090, 19.210.010 19.210.030,
19.215.010, 19.215.080, 19.220.010, 19.220.020, 19.220.030, 19.220.110, 19.225.010,
19.225.100, 19.230.010, 19.230.120, 19.235.010, 19.235.080, 19.240.080 and 19.240.130
Contract Planner Jim Harris presented information on this item. The proposed
amendments would implement a more streamlined and less costly review process for
change of use as well as revise the land use review process to create a more efficient
and less costly land use review process for minor exterior building modifications and
improvements at developed sites. The Planning Commission reviewed this item and
held a Pubfic Hearing on April 4, 2012. They are recommending the City Council adopt
the proposed amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to forward the ordinance to the June 5,
2012 City Council meeting for second reading and enactment. Deputy Mayor
Ferrell 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.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported he attended the Federal Way Farmers Market last weekend.
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Counciimember Kochmar thanked the Historical Society for their efforts with the Denny Cabin
restoration event last weekend. She was part of the Marine Hills annual parade on Saturday.
SCA hosted a presentation on Human Trafficking. She asked if the Mayor's Office could draft
a letter of condolence to send to the City of Everett as they recently had a Councilmember
pass away.
Councilmember Honda reported the Arts Commission is hosting an event this Saturday from
1 Oam to 5pm at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. She noted that three years ago
Municipal Court Judge Larson approached the Arts Commission with the idea of the Student
Art Contest.
Councilmember Burbidge stated June 12 is the next LTAC meeting. She will be attending a
King County Regional Transit Committee meeting tomorrow. Starting May 21, 2012 the Senior
Services will be providing shuttle services for seniors 55 and older throughout Federal Way.
For additional information call 206-727-6262. City staff will be providing a natural yard care
workshop on Thursday at City'Hall. She reported on upcoming arts events and performances.
Councilmember Celski reported the next LUTC Meeting is June 4�'. The LUTC Committee will
be reducing their meetings from twice monthly to monthly temporarily. He attended the Buds
and Blooms Festival as well as the Denny Cabin unveiling over the weekend.
Councilmember Freeman reported he attended the Eagle Scout memorial event honoring
Federal Way fallen soldiers at Saghalie Middle School. He recently learned that Walter
Backstrom passed away.
Councilmember Duclos reported May 22, 2012 is the next FEDRAC meeting. She provided a
status report on the Solid Waste Interlocal agreement. This morning she attended a Cascadia
Med-Tech meeting and reviewed some of the items they are working on.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
IVlayor Priest had no report.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Council did not adjourn to executive session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 9:08 pm
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CM , City erk
Approved by Council: June 5, 2012
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