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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 15, 2013
7:00 p.m.
www. cityoffederalway. com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
Elected officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Bob Celski and Councilmember
Dini Duclos. Council Positions 2 and 6 vacant.
City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to amend the agenda to add under Council
Business item "c" Proposed Settlement Agreement Regarding Christy Sample.
Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to amend the agenda to remove CB#619 — item
7.c. from the agenda. Councilmember Burbidge second.
Councilmember Celski reported the 21 st Ave. SW at SW 336th Street Intersection Project
Condemnation ordinance is no longer necessary because all affected property owners have
agreed to the purchase prices; therefore, there is no need to commence litigation.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Counciimember Burbidge Yes
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Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Ducios Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proctamation: National Mentorinq Month — Januarv 2013
Mayor Priest spoke to the importance of volunteering to make a difference in the life of
students by mentoring them. He thanked Communities in Schools for their work in the
area of inentoring students. Mayor Priest read the Proclamation into the record and
presented it to Communities in Schools representatives Tracy Oster and Jennifer
Youngbtood. Ms. Oster thanked the Council for recognizing National Mentoring Month.
The mentoring program started six-years ago and currently serves 130 students.
Mentoring is a proven way to prevent students from dropping out of school. The time
commitment is one-hour per week. More information on the mentoring program can be
found at www.cisfederalwav.orq
b. Kinq Countv Solid Waste Division — Solid Waste lnterlocal Aqreement Amendment
Councilmember Duclos reported King County has been negotiating a new Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) relating to solid waste. The County is asking cities to sign a non-binding
letter of intent to enter into the ILA. This item will be discussed at the January 22"d
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Council Committee Meeting.
Councilmember Duclos introduced Kevin Kernan, Assistant Director of the King County
Solid Waste Division. Mr. Kernan provided an overview of the proposed interlocal
agresment which has been in development over the past two-years. There are 15 years
remaining on the current agreement. The proposed agreement extends the agreement
through December 2040, allowing long-term financing to keep rates lower and providing
long term stability. Parties to the revised ILA will have an estimated rate savings of $7 to
$9 per ton on debt. The County is asking cities to act on the ILA by April 30th. The Council
asked clarifying questions of Mr. Kernan regarding insurance costs, the Environmental
Reserve Fund and how tipping fees would be assessed to a city if they do not sign the
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c. Mavor's Emerqinq Issues
• Economic Development:
Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty reported in
2009 Federal Way office market vacancy rate was approximately 43%. At the
end of 2012 the vacancy rate was approximately 28%, reflecting 315,000
square feet of office space that has now been filled by new tenants. Mr.
Doherty reviewed some of the largest office tenants and retail businesses that
have located in Federal Way since 2010. In regards to the housing sector, the
number of houses on the market has decreased and single family home
construction has increased with 125 lots slated for construction so far this
year. Permit application activity increased 20% in 2012.
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• Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Celebration:
Community Services Manager Jay Bennett stated the 2013 Martin Luther King
Jr. Celebration will be held Friday, January 18th at Thomas Jefferson High
School. Doors open at 12:30 pm and the program will start at 12:45 pm. The
event will be recorded and available to view on Channel 21 as well as the
City's website. Speakers include Tony Moore, Federal Way School Board
President and Jesse Jones of King 5 News. Mr. Bennett thanked all of the
individuals who have been involved in the planning of this event.
• Citv Council Vacancv Interviews
Deputy Mayor Ferrell announced that on January 19th the Council will interview
20 applicants and appoint two individuals to the fill the current Council
vacancies of Position numbers 2 and 6. Doors will open at 7:30 am and the
meeting will be called to order at 8:15 am.
• Enhancement Grants
Mayor Priest reported the Enhancement Grant Program began two-years ago
to support events/programs serving the Federal Way community. Grants range
from $500 to $1,500. Applications will be accepted through February 13th. The
Human Services Commission will review the applications and make funding
recommendations to the City Council. The Grant applications and guidelines
are available on the City's website www.citvoffederalwav.com/GEG
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard commented on an article in the Federal Way Mirror regarding to the Council
interview process. She encouraged the Council to discuss the qualifications of candidates
during the public meeting rather than in Executive Session.
Sam Tsakonas spoke regarding the retention pond on Hwy. 99 and 356�' Street. He asked the
City #o reconsider placing the pond at this location. He reported his business was burglarized
and it took the Police twenty seven minutes to respond to the calL
Randv Clark provided the Council with a proposal to establish a disc-golf course in Federal
Way.
Tim Burns reported it has been several months since there has been an update on the AMC
Theatre site and the former Toys R Us site. He urged the Council to allocate a portion of that
property for a senior center.
Kathrvn Dunn spoke in support of agenda item 7a. Comprehensive Plan amendments.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Ifems 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: January 2, 2013 Regular Meeting
b. 2013-14 Human Services Commission Work Plan
c. 2013 Diversity Commission Work Plan
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d. 2013 Arts Commission Work Plan
e. Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to
Accept Grant Funding for Streets Projects Resolution No. 13-628
f. Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to
Accept Grant Funding for Pedestrian Safety Projects Resolution No. 13-629
g. Resolution: Steel Lake Management District — Reformation Resolution No. 13-630
h. National Estuary Watershed Protection and Restoration Grant Program — Authorization to
App�Y
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval it Consent Agenda items 5.a. through
5.h. Councilmember Duclos 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. Proposed Suspension of Council Rule 2.1(6) — Retreats
City Attorney Richardson reported the Council Rules of Procedure state the City Council
will conduct an annual retreat in January of each year. Conducting the retreat in January
will not provide sufficient time for the two new Councilmembers to complete orientation
and for staff to prepare retreat materials. The proposed retreat date is March 2, 2013.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend Council Rule 2.1(6) and conduct
the Council Retreat on Saturday, March 2, 2013. 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. 2013 Arts Commission Contract for Services
Mayor Priest reported this item was forwarded to Councit Business by the Parks,
Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety (PRHSPS) Council Committee without a
recommendation. Recreation Supervisor John Hutton provided background information
on the Arts Commission Contract for Services Program. The 2013 budget is $37,900.00.
The Arts Commission reviewed applications submitted and provided funding
recommendations to the PRHSPS Council Committee.
Councilmember Honda thanked the Arts Commission for their work on this item. She
encouraged the Federal Way Youth Orchestra apply for a Community Enhancement
Grant.
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Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to amend the 2013 Arts Commission
Contract for Services funding recommendations as follows:
1. Reducing the Federal Way Symphony funding by $2,000. for an amount
of $16,000.
2. Increasing the funding to the Federal Way Historical Society by $2,000.
for an amount of $3,250.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
c. Proposed Settlement Aareement Reqardinq Christv Sample
City Attorney Richardson provided information on the proposed settlement agreement. In
2009 Christy Sample was involved in a three-car accident; one of the vehicles involved
was a Federal Way Police Officer. In 2012 Ms. Sample filed a lawsuit against the City for
damages caused by the accident. Earlier today the parties attended a court-ordered
mediation where the parties agreed on a proposed settlement of $150K to be paid by the
City, subject to Council approval.
Motion: Deputy Mayor ferrell moved approval of the proposed settlement
agreement regarding Cfiristy Sample. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to amend the agenda to add the appointment
of a representative and alternate to the South County Area Transportation Board as
item 6.d. Councilmember Honda second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0.
d. South Countv Area Transportation Board (SCATBD) Representative Appointment
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to appoint Councilmember Burbidge as the
representative and Councilmember Duclos as the alternate to the South County
Area Transportation Board for 2013. Councilmember Celski second.
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Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 5-0.
ORDINANCES
Second Reading:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
a. CB 617: 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to amendments to the
City's Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map.
At their January 2, 2013 meeting the Council received a presentation on this itern
and forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval and
proposed ordinance. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 13-736.
enactment of the
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.
At their January 2, 2013 meeting the Council received a presentation on this i#em
and forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for enac#ment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved approval and
proposed ordinance. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 13-737.
enactment of the
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Mayor Priest noted Council amended the agenda at the beginning of the meeting
to remove this item because there is no longer a need to commence
condemnation proceedings as all parties have agreed to purchase prices.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos stated she attended the South Sound Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Breakfast where the transportation package that was presented included the
completion of the Federal Way Triangle Project. She attended a SCA Board of Directors
Retreat where they reviewed last year's work plan and worked on drafting this year's plan. The
next Finance Economic Development Regional Affairs Council Committee Meeting is January
22na
Councilmember Celski reported he attended the Korean American Day Celebration Event as
well as the Human Trafficking Forum. He thanked all of the individuals who were involved in
making both of those events come to fruition.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be conducting
#heir retreat on February 13th� She attended a SCATBD meeting where discussion focused on
their work program. She will be attending upcoming meetings of the Regional Transit
Committee, a SCA orientation and a Transportation Improvement Board meeting. The Federal
Way Symphony will host a children's event on January 26�h, they will also perform their annual
Swing Concert on January 27tn.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported that Representative Goodman has scheduled an upcoming
meeting focusing on metal theft. He encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming Martin
Luther King Jr. Celebration as well as the City Councif candidate interviews.
Councilmember Honda reported she attended the Korean American Day Celebration as well
as the swearing-in event for representatives Kochmar and Freeman in Olympia. The Diversity
Commission is sponsoring a Martin Luther King food drive on Saturday January 19�'.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest reported the Federal Way Ghamber of Commerce will be hosting an Economic
Forecast Breakfast at Christian Faith Center on January 31 St.
10. EXECUTNE SESSiON
The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:57 pm.
Attest:
arol McNeilly, CMC, ity Cler
Approved by CounciL February 5, 2013
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