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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCtL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hali
January 2, 2013
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Elected officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilrnember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Bob Celski and Councilmember
Dini Duclos. Council position numbers 2 and 6 currently vacant.
City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Duclos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to amend the agenda to add a proclamation for
Human Trafficking Awareness as the first presentation. Councilmember Duclos
second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Counci'Imember Celski
CouncilmemberDuclos
Motion carried 5-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Human Traffickinq Awareness
MayorPriest reported the issue of human trafficking is of great concern in the community.
It is also a serious law enforcement matter. Our Police Department has worked very hard
to combat trafficking and as a city we will continue to emphasize effort to combat
trafficking and raise public awareness. On January 9th the Federal Way Coalition Against
Trafficking will hold an "End the Demand" forum in Council Chambers starting at 7:00 pm.
Mayor Priest noted there were representatives from the coalition in attendance this
evening. He read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the following
coalition representatives: Brenda Oliver, Dianne Zoro, Diane Thynes, Mary Quinn, Pam
Martin and Laura Li. Ms. Oliver thanked the Council and Police Chief for the proclamation
and their support on this issue.
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b. Mayor's Emerginq Issues
Martin Luther Kinq Celebration
Community Services Manager Jay Bennett stated the Federal Way School
District and the City's Diversity Commission are working to collaborate on a
Martin Luther King Day celebration for this year. The event is scheduled for 12:45
pm on January 18th at Thomas Jefferson High School. Bob Danielle, Chair of the
Diversity Commission, reported the event will focus on a celebration of Martin
Luther King's Jr.'s life. The event location will rotate high schools each year. Erin
Jones, Director of Equity and Achievement at Federal Way School District,
emphasized the importance of working together as a community. Event
presentations will include students sharing what they are doing to improve their
community as well as key-note speakers.
+ Red Liqht and School Zone Safetv Camera Proctram Update
Police Chief Brian Wilson provided background information on the Red Light and
School Zone Safety Camera Programs which were approved by Council as a pilot
program in 2007. Statistics include reductions of collisions at rnajor intersections
in the City. If the systems were not operating correctly they have been shut down
and violations issued during that period have been dismissed. Staff is very
confident with the operational integrity of the systems. The majority of violations
are by drivers who do not reside in the City. A total of 87,632 violations have been
issued from September 15, 2008 through December 27, 2012. Safety is the
priority of these programs and the cameras are only used at high-volume
intersections and school zones. There are 23 school zones in the City and School
Zone Safety Cameras are installed in just 3 of these zones — Twin Lakes, Panther
Lake and Saghalie. Vehicle speeding has been reduced in school zones. The
speed limit in school zones is 20 mph; photo enforcement violations are issued to
vehicles travelling at 26 mph or faster. Each violation is reviewed by a police
officer prior to being sent out.
• Citv's Legislative Aqenda
Mayor Priest reported the Council will be meeting with State Representatives on
January 8th at 9:30 am to discuss the City's legislative agenda. This meeting is
open to the public and will be held in Council Chambers. The agenda has the
following key legislative topics:
Public Safety:
• Restore Liquor Excise Tax revenue sharing for iocal public safety;
• Retail reporting of liquor theft;
• Strengthen copper wire theft prevention and enforcement.
Economic Development:
• Preserve tourism promotion funds;
• Secure Critical Capacity Project funds;
• Performing Arts and Conference Center funding.
Transportation:
• Complete the Triangle Project;
• Transportation investment funding.
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4. CITIZEN COMMENT
John Wilde commented on Federal Way's lack of purpose and goals statement regarding
information security on the City's website. He provided Council with a proposed purpose and
goals statement and encouraged them to consider adopting one.
Clara McArthur stated the Council needs new direction and members. She urged the Council
to carefully consider their appointments to fi�l the Council vacancies. She inquired as to the
status of the funding for the Performing Arts and Conference Center.
Becca Meredith from Forterra spoke in support of item 7.a. CB# 617 2012 Comprehensive
Plan Amendments.
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.
a. Minutes: December 4, 2012 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School Project — 100% Design Status Report
and Authorization to Bid
c. SW 312'h Street, 14th Ave. SW to Dash Point Road Improvement Project — 85%
Design Status Report
d. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase 1V (S. 312'" St to Dash Point Road)
Irnprovement Project — Project Acceptance
e. S. 320th Street at 1-5 Southbound Off-Ramp Channelization Project—ProjectAcceptance
f. Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County for Conservation
Futures Levy Funding and Change of Spring Valley Project Scope
g. Grant Funding for Transportation lmprovement Projects
h. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Commission 2013 Work Plan
i. S. 320th S#reet at 20th Ave. S. lntersection Improvements Project — 85% Design Status
Report
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda Items 5.a.
throu.gh 5.i. Councilmember Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
6. COUNCIL'BUSINESS
a. Monthlv Financial Report — November 2012
Due to the cancellation of the December Finance, Economic Development, Regional
Affairs Council Committee meeting, the November 2012 monthly financial report is
included on Council Business for approval.
Finanee Director Tho Kraus presented information on the monthly financial report.
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Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the November 2012 monthly
financial report. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Vouchers
Approval of the vouchers is included on Council Business due to the cancellation of the
December 2012 Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Council Committee
meeting.
Finance Director Tho Kraus presented information on the vouchers which total
$2,507,384.38
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the vouchers. Councilmember
Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Mo#ion carried 5-0.
c. Pro:posed Suspension of Council Rule 21.4 - Interview Process
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated in accordance with State Law, the City Council has
90-days to fill council vacancies. When there are two or more vacancies, the Council will
appoint one member and then that individual will participate in the process to fill the
remaining vacancy. The proposed suspension of Council Rule 21.4 includes reducing the
introduction period to 5-minutes, replacing the oral question and answer period with a
written format, reducing the time for the informal answer and question period to 5-
minutes and adding that the City Clerk will notify Council the order of appearance of
applicants once it has been determined by a random drawing.
Ms. Richard reviewed important dates outlined in the proposal which include the date the
City C1erk will distribute the interview questions to applicants and the date applicant
responses are due back to the City Cierk. She presented the proposed interview
schedule for the interview date of January 19th. Council Chambers will be open at 7:30
arn and the meeting will be called to order at 8:15 am. This meeting is open to the public.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Ms. Richardson. Council was in
agreement that if an applicant missed the deadline to submit their interview questions to
the City Clerk, they would be disqualified.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend Council Rule 21.4 relating to the
interview process for the Council vacancies. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
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Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval ofthe proposed interview process as
outlined by staff for January 19, 2013. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB 617: 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to amendments to fhe
City's Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map.
Senior Planner Margaret Clark reported the Planning Commission conducted a
Public Hearing on November 7, 2012 and forwarded the following
recommendations to the Land Use l'ransportation Council Committee:
• Approval of text amendments to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 in order to
incorporate a purpose statement and goals/policies related to Urban
Agriculture.
• Approval of a citizen initiated site specific request from Edward Hoit for a
comprehensive plan amendment and a re-zone of 1.82 acres.
• Approval of a citizen initiated site specific request from Mark Barrett and
Mark Lindberg for a comprehensive plan amendment and re-zone of .42
acres.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to approve the ordinance and
forward it to the January 15, 2013 City Council meeting for second reading
and enactment. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
'Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
b. CB 618: 2012 Parks Recreation and Open Space Plan Update
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending the City's Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan.
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Parks and Facilities Manager, Steve Ikerd stated the City is required to update
the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan every six-years. The Pian is
necessary to meet the Growth Management Act Requirements and be eligible for
certain grants. The goals of the plan remained the same. However; clarifying
language was added and content that is no longer applicable was changed. Mr.
Ikerd reviewed the following amendments to the Plan:
• Revisions of park classifications to Community, Neighborhood and Open
Spaces.
• Text referring to Camp Kilworth, Kenneth Jones Pool and Klahanee Lake
Community Center were deleted since they are no longer in the City
inventory.
• Acreage of all park properties were reviewed and adjusted as necessary.
• The addition of Laurelwood Park and open space properties were
included.
Councilmembers thanked staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission for
their work on this document.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the ordinance and
forward it to the January 15, 2013 City Council meeting for second reading
and enactment. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
c. CB 619: 21 S' Ave. SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Proiect Condemnation
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, providing for the acquisition of
certain property for the purpose of constructing right-of-way improvements in the vicinity
of Southwest 336�`' Street from 19th Avenue SW to 24�n Avenue SW and 21S` Avenue
Southwest af Southwest 334fh Street, known as the 21St Avenue SW at SW 336�h Street
Intersection Improvements Project; describing the public use and necessity of such
property,� directing staff to exhaust reasonable negotiation efforts to purchase such
property,� providing for the condemnation of the property,� and directing the CityAttorney to
iniiiate all necessary actions and proceedings in the manner provided by law for said
condemnation if attempts to purchase are not successful.
Deputy Public Works Director, Marwan Salloum reported at the time the agenda
was prepared there were three parcels the City has not been able to get the
property owners to sign documents. As of today, they have achieved resolution
with two of the three properties. The final parcel is a homeowner association
whose bylaws require a 2/3 of homeowners vote on acquisitions. City staff will
continue to work with the homeowner association and if condemnation is
necessary it will be a friendly matter as they are in agreement on the value of the
property.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
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Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to approve the ordinance and
forward it to the January 15, 2013 City Council meeting for second reading
and enactment. Councilmember Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
8. COUNCtL REPORTS
Counc+lmember Duclos reported on the Regional Policy Committee meeting where they
discussed a proposed Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement. The Policy Issues Committee met
and discussed the siting of the South King County Solid Waste Transfer Facility. The Annual
State Legislative Breakfast hosted by the South Sound Chamber of Commerce is this coming
Friday.
Councilmember Celski reported the next Land Use Transportation Council Committee meeting
is January 7th in Council Chambers. He shared his hopes for moving forward with development
in the downtown core in the coming year.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is
January 9�h in the Hylebos Room. She will be attending an upcoming PSRC Regional Policy
Board meeting where they will discuss recommendations to the State Legislature. The
Regional Transit Committee meeting will also be meeting to address the topic of linking transit
with iand use.
Deputy May�or Ferrell encouraged the public to attend #he Council vacancy interviews on
January 19t and thanked all of #he applicants who have expressed their interest in serving on
the City Council.
Councilmember Honda encouraged everyone to attend the human trafficking forum on January
9tn The next Parks Recreation Human Services Public Safety Council Committee meeting is
January gtn
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council and City Attorney adjourned to Executive Session to discuss Collective
Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) at 9:25 pm for approximately twenty-five
minutes. The Council and City Attorney adjourned from Executive Session at 9:49 pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business scheduled, Mayor Priest adjourned the rneeting at 9:49 pm.
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A test:
City Cferk, Carol McNeilly, CMC
Approved by Council: January 15, 2013
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