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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
Dctober 2, 2012
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:05 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.
City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to amend the agenda and add item 6(e)/
Proposed Settlement Agreement with Waste Management. Councilmember
Freeman second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmemberfreeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Clean Citv Heroes Recoanition
Deputy Mayor Ferrell announced this presentation was to recognize a group of
individuals, volunteers and city staff that work very hard to keep Federal Way
clean. Litter and graffiti send a message that people don't care about the
community. When you have litter and graffiti problems, vandalism and crime
often follow. The individuals being recognized this evening contribute to a
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cleaner city as well as a safer community.
City staff members Mei Nong and Jack Johnson were presented with certificates
of appreciation for their work in graffiti removal. The Council has made graffiti
removal a priority for many years. Currently there are two positions funded to
remove graffiti from public property and right-of-ways. Both individuals work very
hard to ensure when graffiti occurs it gets removed quickly. Citizens can report
graffiti by calling 253-835-2617.
Another aspect of a clean city is litter removal. Vadis is a litter crew removal
company that the city contracts with. Vadis crew members are dedicated
individuals who do a tremendous job removing litter along public rights-of-way
throughout the city. Vadis crew members were presented with certificates of
appreciation for their dedication and hard work in the community. Vadis crew
supervisor Terri Guffey stated Vadis has been working in the City over 14 years
and during an average week they collect 18 bags of litter and 20 bags of
recyclables. The community has been welcoming and they have received thanks
from individuals for their work.
Volunteers also play a crucial role in litter removal. Individuals who take it upon
themselves to remove litter from their neighborhoods, parks and other areas are
part of the Clean City Heroes. Their efforts result in a cleaner City. The following
individuals were declared "Litter Heroes": Pat and Margery Godfrey, Kathy Gus,
Edith Neether, Michelle Biden, Bob Stolz, Mike and Mary Kun and Cal Smith.
Mayor Priest noted that the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Division provides
Litter Picker Volunteers with garbage bags and safety vests. If you wish to get
involved with this program, contact Jeanette Brizendine at 253-835-2771.
b. Proclamation: Anti-Bullvinq
Councilmember Kochmar reported the problem of bullying has become nationally
recognized, partly due to the tragedies associated with bullying incidents. In June
the City and a group of students from the Civic Engagement Club at Mark 1'wain
Elementary School unveiled an anti-bullying mural at Celebration Park. The
mural inspired the City to review it policies on bullying. The City has many
connections with youth; School Resource Officers are at all high schools; the
Federal Way Community Center and Dumas Bay have programs catered to
youth; and there are city parks and p�aygrounds for children. Councilmember
Kochmar noted that on the Consent Agenda, for Council approval, there is a
Resolution supporting all efforts to stop bullying within the City.
Councilmember Kochmar read the Anti-Bullying Proclamation into the record and
presented it to Americorps leaders Nicole Johnson and Dennis Porter and the
students from the Civic Engagement Club. Mr. Porter thanked the Council for
recognizing this important issue. Ms. Johnson expressed how proud she is of her
students for taking on the issue of bullying not only at their school but citywride as
well.
c. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness
Deputy Mayor ferrell reported that the Gity has been a leader in legislation
involving domestic violence and is committed to protect citizens. Domestic
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violence transcends all walks of lives and affects adults, children, families and
businesses. Exposure to domestic violence puts individuals at risk for long-tern
emotional, psychological and physical harm. Statistics show that one in four
women and one in thirteen men will experience domestic violence in their
lifetime. Deputy Mayor Ferrell read the proclamation into the record and
presented it to members of the City's Domestic Violence Task Force Police Chief
Brian Wilson, Domestic Violence Prosecutor Pauline Freund, Domestic Violence
Advocate Cathy Williams and community member Janis Chase. Task force
members thanked the Council for for their commitment to ending domestic
violence.
d. Proclamation: Decatur Hiqh School DECA Week
Councilmember Freeman noted DECA is a student business association at
Decatur High School. The mission is to prepare emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs in marketing, financing, hospitality, and management. Students
will participate in leadership activities and business competitions throughout the
year. Councilmember Freeman read the DECA Week proclamation into the
record and presented it to Decatur High School students Jenny Suh and Jessica
Godfrey who provided a brief summary of the events that occur during DECA
Week at Decatur High School.
e. Mayor's Emerqinq Issues
• Copper Wire Theft
Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe reported the city has experienced
wire theft at approximately twelve locations this year. Wire has been stolen
from street lights and outlets located in rights-of-way and at Celebration Park.
The cost to repair and restore the stolen wire totals over $100K so far this
year. The City has taken steps to discourage wire theft such as welding down
junction box lids and is now engaging a public awareness campaign to enlist
the public help. An informational flyer has been prepared and will be
distributed in an effort to get people to report suspicious activity related wire
theft by calling 9-1-1. Mayor Priest noted this issue will be considered as part
of the City's legislative agenda.
• Mavors Dav of Concern for the Hunqrv
Mayor Priest extended his thanks to all of the volunteers and organizations
involved with the Mayor's Day of Concern. Final numbers regarding food
collection have not been provided to the City yet, however, he does know the
event was very successful.
• Former AMC Theatre Site
Mayor Priest announced that the City received word from ARCADD Inc.
today that they were unable to receive the earnest money as set forth in the
proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement. Representatives from ARCADD
Inc. are optimistic that the funding will come through. In the meantime, staff
will begin work to pursue the re-development concept for that site.
Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty provided a
brief history of the former AMC Theatre Site and the proposed
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redevelopment plan. The proposed plan is comprised of a park/open space
component on approximately half of the property and retail/private
development on the remainder of the site. Next steps in this process include
staff continuing to develop potential funding scenarios and engage architects
to explore and share concept alternatives. Council may also wish to conduct
a site visit and discuss development options. Once Council selects a
development concept, an RFP for a co-development with a private sector
partner would be issued.
Councilmember Duclos noted including residential development is an
important element to include in the plan. Councilmember Honda would like to
see an open-house meeting conducted on this item where citizens can
provide input. Councilmember Celski supports developing a central meeting
point in the downtown.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Diana Noble-Gulliford with the Federal Way Historical Society stated October 15�' will be the
final day of the year that the historical cabins are open at West Hylebos Park. On October
27tn there will be an historical speaker at the Federal Way Library. November 12th will be the
Historical Society's annual Veterans Day program.
Garv Grant spoke regarding street sweeping services in the City. He would Iike to see the
City invest in street sweeping equipment to provide better service to the public. He would
aiso like the City to look into managing street light contracts.
Sandv Wallace spoke regarding red-light photo tickets she received and the issue of
malfunctioning photo-enforcement equipment. She suggested posting additional signage to
improve driver awareness of the enforcement zones.
Porsche Appleman spoke in support of installing speed zone cameras on Hoyt Road near
Green Gables Elementary School.
Trise Moore, Director of Federal Way School District Family and Community Partnership
Office spoke to the importance of networking to support students to ensure they succeed in
school. They will be hosting a Key Communicator meeting on October 30�' from 6:30 pm to
8:00 pm.
Donald Barovic reported that a rental home he owns was vandalized and that the Police
were quick to respond to the calL He encouraged the Gity to consider assuming Lakehaven
Utility District. He stated that a local business was forced to move out of the city due to the
lack of support from the city.
Jerry Galland submitted written comments for the City Clerk to read into the record regarding
the proposed siting of the new King County Transfer Station on S 320th and east of I-5 and
the City's letter to Dow Constantine on the siting options.
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. Individual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
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Minutes: September 18, 2012 Special and Regular Meeting
Vouchers — August 2012
c. Monthly Financial Report — August 2012
d. Resolution: Supporting Efforts to Stop Bullying Within the City - Resolution
12-625
e. 2013 CDBG Community Economic Revitalization Funding Recommendations
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of items 5(a) through 5(e).
Councilmember Duclos second. �
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell
Councilmember Kochmar
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Freeman
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
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a. 2013-2014 Budget Presented to Council
Mayor Priest reported the preliminary 2013-2014 biennial budget had been
distributed to the Council and information is also posted on the city's website.
Some of the budget challenges include low revenues, and rising costs including
healthcare, state pensions and jail costs. No new taxes or across the board fee
increases are proposed. The draft budget maintains current staffing levels, with
no cost of living adjustments. The 2012 projected ending fund balance is
projected at $9.6M Mayor Priest reviewed his recommendations for addressing
the budget gap and added that containing jail costs is a high priority for the city.
The projected ending fund balance for 2013 is $6.3M and $2.51VI for 2014. Mayor
Priest reviewed the dates for the upcoming budget meetings.
The Council had a discussion on the SCORE Jail. Deputy Mayor Ferrell
requested the SCORE budget presentation include historicat information on the
City's jail costs.
b. Human Services Commission Appointment
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Brian Sandler as a voting
member on the Human Services Commission to fill the remainder of an un-
expired term of January 31, 2015. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Kochmar Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Counoilmember Celski Yes
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Councilmember Freeman Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
c. Planninq Commission Appointments
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to re-appoint Merle Pfeifer, Sarady
Long and Tim O'Neil to the Planning Commission with terms expiring
September 30, 2016. 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.
d. Council Input on Kinq Countv Transfer Station Sitinq Process
Mayor Priest reported that King County has identified property at S. 320th Street
and east of I-5 as one of four potential sites being considered for a new transfer
station. While the property is located in unincorporated King County, potentia1
traffic and environmental impacts to the City and citizens are significant.
Councilmember Duclos and city staff attended a public meeting on this item on
September 27th. Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow provided
background information on this item as well as key criteria being considered as
part of the siting process. Staff has drafted a letter to King County Executive Dow
Constantine that addresses the City's concerns with the proposed location at S
320th and east of I-5 for full Council signature. Councilmembers asked clarifying
questions of Mr. Van Orsow.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to approve sending a letter signed
by the full Council regarding transfer station siting to King County.
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
Mofiion carried 7-0.
e. Proposed Settlement Aqreement with Waste Manaqement
Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe reported Waste Management's iabor
strike resulted in missed collections to customers in the City. In accordance with
the City's contract with Waste Management the City requested performance fees
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for the missed coilections. As outlined in the proposed settlement agreement,
Waste Management will credit residential customer's accounts $10.00 and
commercial/multi-family customer's accounts $50.00. One provision in the
agreement states if Waste Management enters into other agreements with cities
where the customers receive greater credits, Federal Way customers will receive
credit for the difference. By accepting the proposed settlement agreement, the
City will waive its claims against Waste Management for performance fees and
any claims it may have arriving out of missed collections.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to authorize the Mayor to execute
the proposed Settlement Agreement with Waste Management. 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.
7. ORDINANCES
Second Reading:
a. CB 610: Amendinq FWRC 2.05.170 and 2.05.180 Public Defense
Standards
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Public Defense
Standards; amending FWRC 2.05.170 and 2.05.180
At the September 18, 2012 Council meeting, City Attorney Richardson
provided a presentation on this item and Council forwarded the
ordinance to this meeting for second reading and enactment. City Clerk
McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the proposed
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 12-729
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar had no report.
Councilmember Honda reported on the results of the chili-cook off that occurred last
weekend. Next PRHSPS meeting is October 8t"� The winners of the Juried Art Show will be
presented at the next City Council meeting and the People's Choice award will be presented
in December.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell had no report.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next LTAC meeting is October 10th. She reported on
upcorning arts and community performances and noted the City is offering Green Your
Home Workshops.
Councilmember Celski reported The Reach-Out Organization held a fund raiser last week
where they raised over $50K that will go towards sheltering the homeless in Federal Way.
Councilmember Freeman reported FW Community Center Employee Sharon Boyle
coordinates programs for children with disabilities. One program is a weekly outing to go
bowling.
Councilmember Duclos recognized the Federal Way Technology Access Foundation
Academy on their National Award as the top Middle School in the county for math
instruction. Next Saturday is the 2�d Annual Spaghetti Feed benefitting Advancing
Leadership.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSiON
The Council did not adjourn into executive session.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 9:59 pm.
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, ity Cler
Approved by Council: October 16, 2012
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