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Council MIN 12-04-2012 RegularCITY OF ,'.� Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall December 4, 2012 7:00 p.m. www. cityoffederalway. com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 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, Councilmember Dini Duclos. City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and Deputy City Clerk Krystal Roe. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Certificates of Appointment: Lodqinq Tax Advisory Committee At their November 20, 2012 meeting, the City Council appointed Jenny Vasquez and Kala Jones to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Councilmember Burbidge read the Certificates of Appointment into the record. b. Certificate of Appointment: North Lake Manaqement District At their November 20, 2012 meeting, the City Council appointed Mary McClellan-Aronen to the North Lake Management District. Councilmember Celski read the Certificate of Appointment into the record. c. Mayor's Emerqinq Issues PARVO VIRUS: Parks, Public Works and Emergency Operations Director Cary Roe gave an update about the recent Parvo virus outbreak, advised ways to keep pets safe and ways to keep the disease from spreading. INITIATIVE 502: City Attorney Pat Richardson and Police Chief Brian Wilson provided an update on Initiative 502 which is effective December 6, 2012. CITY COUNCIL VACANCIES: With Councilmembers Kochmar and Freeman assuming positions as State Representatives, there will be two vacant positions to fill on the City Council. Deputy Mayor Ferrell reviewed the recruitment process for filling the vacancies. The City Clerk will advertise the vacancies on the City's website (www.cityoffederalway.com) and publish the advertisement in the Federal Way Mirror on December 7 and 14, 2012. Applications will be available at City Hall, on the City's website, at the King County Library on 1 st Avenue, on the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce's website (www.federalwaychamber.com) as well as at the Federal Way School DistricYs Administration Office. Completed applications are due by December 21, 2012. The number of applications Ci�r C'oivacil [L9inirtes — Deccmber -1, ZOl? Regr�lcrr A�leelh�g Pagc l of 7 received will determine the interview schedule. If it is possible for the Council to interview and make two appointments in one evening, they will do so on January 3, 2012. Otherwise, the Council will interview all applicants on January 16, 2013, January 17, 2013 and January 18, 2013. The interview dates will be announced at the January 2, 2013 Regular City Council meeting. The interviews and appointments will be conducted in an open meeting; however, the Council may adjourn to Executive Session to consider the qualifications of applicants. The Council will vote to appoint an applicant to serve on the Council and then that individual will participate in the appointment process for the second vacant position. 4. RECEPTION — HONORING OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Priest and Deputy Mayor Ferrell presented Councilmember Kochmar and Councilmember Freeman with plaques and thanked them for their time on the City Council and the work they performed. Councilmember Kochmar and Councilmember Freeman thanked the audience and their colleagues. The Council recessed at 7:23 p.m. to attend a reception honoring Councilmember Kochmar and Councilmember Freeman who were recently elected to the State House of Representatives. The Council reconvened at 7:56 p.m. 5. CITIZEN COMMENT JERRY ALMARAS and TOD BYQUIST spoke about the First Robotics Program and its importance to students in our community. Each spoke briefly about their technical backgrounds and why they've become involved in the program. They urged Council support. MATTHEW WOLFE, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School also spoke about his involvement with First Robotics and how it's helped him currently and the positive impact on his future goals. He also urged support of the program. ROHIT SHARMA echoed the sentiments of the previous speakers concerning the First Robotics Program and shared how it encouraged him to become an excellent student. He asked for Council support. NORMA BLANCHARD thanked the Council for removing the 90-day deadline from the citizen initiative process. KENT OVERHOLT spoke regarding a recent traffic citation his wife received in the maii. Mr. Overholt asked that a policy be adopted to ensure drivers know they are receiving a citation at the time a violation occurs (i.e. during the traffic stop) rather than later receiving it by mail. NANCY MCELENEY shared important chapters in Federal Way's history from the first native people, to the first school in the region and finally cityhood. She believes a structure supporting history is important to the community. BETTY TAYLOR expressed concern for vulnerable citizens when purchasing items without warranty (for instance an automobile sold "as-is"). She asked for change to ensure citizens are fully informed about the condition of major purchases and to remove the "as-is" practice which allows sellers to hide known defects. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Priest stated items on the Consent Agenda have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members. All items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion. a. Minutes: November 20, 2012 Special and Regular Meetings b. Vouchers City Coir��cil i�lintrles — December 4, 2012 Regirlcn• Nlee[ing Pug� 2 uJ� i 7. c. Monthly Financial Report — October d. 2013 Fleet Maintenance — Contract Award e. 2013 Legislative Agenda f. MacDonald Miller Performance Based Contract for Federal Way Community Center g. Tiburon to Spillman InterFace — Interlocal Agreement h. Tiburon to Spillman InterFace — Goods and Services Agreement i. Annual Payment Increase for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items (a) through (i). 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes a. Resolution: Wynstone East (Campus Crest) Final Plat The City Council conducted a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. to receive information on this item. The Mayor inquired if Council wished to hear a presentation; they did not. Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval of the proposed resolution with the specific findings for Wyntone East Final Plat. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrelt Councilmember Kochmar Councilmember Honda Councilmember Burbidge Councilmember Celski Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Duclos Motion carried 7-0. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Resolution 12-627. b. Lodqinq Tax Advisory Committee 2013-14 Work Plan and Budqet Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty presented a staff report, highlighted key changes as compared to the prior budget cycle and noted future work plans and goals of the Committee. Motion: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Work Plan and 2013-2014 budget. Councilmember Duclos second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes Councilmember Kochmar Yes Councilmember Honda Yes Cih° Coiu�cil [l4irrule.s� - D�cemher d. ?O12 Regulur Adeelin, Pcr,e 3 of % � Councilmember Burbidge Yes Councilmember Celski Yes Councilmember Freeman Yes Councilmember Duclos Yes Motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES First Reading and Enactment: Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to suspend Council Rule 2.2(8) to allow for first reading and enactment of Council Bills #615 and #616. Councilmember Burbidge second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell Councilmember Kochmar Councilmember Honda Councilmember Burbidge Councilmember Celski Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Duclos Motion carried 7-0. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes a. CB#615: 2012 Year End Housekeepinq Budqet Adiustment An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and finance, revising the adopted 2011-2012 Biennial Budget. Finance Director Tho Kraus provided an overview of the 2012 Year End Budget Adjustment. Deputy City Clerk Roe read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the 2012 Year End Housekeeping Budget adjustment. Councilmember Burbidge second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell Councilmember Kochmar Councilmember Honda Councilmember Burbidge Councilmember Celski Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Duclos Motion carried 7-0. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ordinance 12-731. b. CB#616: Relatinq to the Use of Marijuana in Public An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the use of marijuana in public, amending Federal Way Revised Code 6.10.030 and adding a new section 6.10.035. City Attorney Pat Richardson provided information on the draft ordinance. Deputy City Clerk Roe read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval and enactment of the modification to the Federal Way Revised Code relating to marijuana. Councilmember Honda second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes Councilmember Kochmar Yes Cill� Cozmcil Mimrtes — Deceml�ei� =I, ?012 Regitlar �Lleeting Page -/ oJ�7 Councilmember Honda Councilmember Burbidge Councilmember Celski Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Duclos Motion carried 7-0. Second Reading: Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ordinance 12-732. c. CB#612: 2013-2014 Biennial Budget An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and finance, adopting the 2013-2014 Biennial8udget. At their November 20, 2012 meeting, the City Council approved the modified 2013-2014 Biennial Budget and forwarded it to this meeting for enactment. Mayor Priest thanked Ms. Kraus and City staff inembers for all their work on this budget. He noted that $5,000 from the current Human Services budget will be forwarded to the Human Services Commission for review and possible distribution. Also, the Council had some discussion regarding the future relationship with the Historical Society. Deputy City Clerk Roe read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval and enactment of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget. 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. Ordinance 12-733. d. CB#613: 2013 Property Tax Levy An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, fixing the Property Tax amount for the year 2013. On November 20, 2012 the City Council approved the draft ordinance and forwarded it to this meeting for enactment. Deputy City Clerk Roe read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval and enactment of the 2013 Property Tax Levy. Councilmember Freeman second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell Councilmember Kochmar Councilmember Honda Councilmember Burbidge Councilmember Celski Councilmember Freeman Councilmember Duclos Motion carried 7-0. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Ordinance 12-734. Cil�� Cozrvrcil N/inir/e.s—/�ecei��l�er l, ?OlZ Regrrlcu• tl�lecli»,�� /'nge ��J�- e. CB#614: Federal Way Revised Code Text Amendments Related to Required Parkinq Spaces An Ordrnance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to required parking spaces; amending Federal Way Revised Code 19.130.030, 19.195.060, 19.195.070, 19.195.090, 19.195.100, 19.195.120, 19.195.160, 19.200.050, 19.200.060, 19.200.080, 19.200.090, 19.200.100, 19.200.120, 19.200.140, 19.200.150, 19.200.160, 19.205.070, 19.205.090, 19.205.100, 19.205.120, 19.205.130, 19.205.150, 19.205.190, 19.210.020, 19.210.030, 19.210.060, 19.215.010, 19.215.020, 19.215.030, 19.215.040, 19.215.080, 19.215.110, 19.215.120, 19.215.130, 19.220.010, 19.220.020, 19.220.030, 19.220.040, 19.220.070, 19.220.110, 19.220.130, 19.225.040, 19.225.060, 19.225.070, 19.225.080, 19.225.090, 19.225.100, 19.225.130, 19.230.020, 19.230.030, 19.230.040, 19.230.060, 19.230.090, 19.230.100, 19.230.110, 19.230.120, 19.230.150, 19.235.010, 19.235.020, 19.235.030, 19.235.040, 19.235.050, 19.235.060, 19.235.070, 19.235.080, 19.235.110, 19.240.030, 19.240.040, 19.240.050, 19.240.100, 19.240.110, 19.240.130, 19.240.150, and 19.240.160 (Amending Ordinance Nos. 97-291, 97-306, 99- 333, 01-385, 01-390, 01-399, 02-424, 05-506, 06-515, 07-544, 07-559, 08-585, 09-604, 09-605, 10- 645, 11-700, 11-701, 11-706, 12-724, and 12-727). On November 20, 2012, the City Council approved the text amendments related to required parking spaces and forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for enactment. Deputy City Clerk Roe read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval and enactment of the ordinance. 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. Ordinance 12-735. 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Duclos reported on climate and weather patterns in the region, a fee increase proposal by the King County Conservation District, cyber security and solid waste. She stated the solid waste negotiating team is working well and the group hopes to finalize the Interlocal agreement by the end of February. The next FEDRAC meeting will be January 22, 2013; the December meeting has been canceled due to its proximity to the holiday. She wished her departing colleagues all the best and wished the community a safe and happy holiday. Councilmember Celski reported the next LUTC meeting will be held January 7, 2013. He expressed his pleasure in serving as a Councilmember this past year and noted the amazing staff and leadership in the organization — especially given the reduced staffing levels. He thanked his colleagues and the Mayor for their mentoring and help this year. He looks forward to great things in the coming year, is proud to be a part of the City, and wished everyone happy holidays. Councilmember Burbidge reported on an important housing meeting she attended at the Westway Community Center. Tomorrow she plans to attend a regional transit meeting with King County Metro with an emphasis on reviewing the strategic plan being crafted to link transit with land use and development. She remarked on her relationships with Councilmember Kochmar and Councilmember Freeman and stated they will be hearing from her often. She wished everyone a safe and happy holiday. Crly Cotmcil !llinir[e.s — Decentber d, 2012 Regtrlcn• A/eelrn,�r Page < oJ�? Councilmember Honda encouraged attendance at the December 8 tree lighting event at the Commons Mail. She thanked the staff of the Federal Way Community Center for the wonderful Jingle Bell Brunch (which was so popular, people were turned away at the door) and asked about the possibility of holding two brunches next year to meet demand. She spoke about the Farmers' Market and the new Rosebud Theatre group and announced the group's current production of The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever. She announced the next PRHSPSC meeting will be held December 11, 2012.She thanked staff and her fellow councilmembers for their help this year and wished Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember Kochmar luck in their new positions. Deputy Mayor Ferrell encouraged everyone to attend the tree lighting — it's a wonderful opportunity to "plug in" to the community and events like this are the things that bring us all together. He wished Councilmember Freeman and Councilmember Kochmarwell and encouraged the publicto attend the appointment process to fill the Council vacancies. He announced the Legislative breakfast on January 8 is also something the public should attend to better understand how the government works and to understand the goals and topics most important to the City. He wished everyone a happy and safe Christmas holiday and happy new year. Councilmember Kochmar stated she was going to miss everyone but knows the City is in good hands. She shared that she began her career in local government as a way to be active and involved following the death of her son. She spoke to the importance of setting goals and then setting the bar higher. She looks forward to visits from her constituents and her work in the legislature. Councilmember Freeman encouraged citizens to get involved in local government and especially by volunteering on a city commission. He stated that his successful campaign for state legislature was due to the leadership track which began on the Human Services Commission. Next, Councilmember Freeman read his resignation letter into the record with an effective date of December 31, 2012. 10. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Priest thanked Roger and Linda for their service. He stated not many people understand the amount of time and effort it takes to serve on the Council. He thanked Councilmembers Honda and Celski for their first year in office. He noted they've made an effort since day one to step in and get to work. He next thanked Deputy Mayor Ferreli for working so hard with him this year. Mayor Priest remarked on the success achieved this year and appreciates Deputy Mayor Ferrell's work. Mayor Priest thanked the volunteers in the community and wished everyone happy holidays and happy new year. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. Attest: (^� , 1._.. Krystal Roe, Deputy City G1�rk �" Approved by Council on: January 2, 2013 CIIy Coiu�ci! Minute,s — Dec�ml�er -/, 2012 Regulcrr �llcelin�r /'c�gc 7 of 7