Council MIN 02-05-2013 RegularCITY OF
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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hal1
February 5, 2013
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Kelly
Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Bo'b Celski, Councilmember Diana Noble-Gulliford and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Maloney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearinq in of Police Officers
Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced Police Officers Justin Anholt and Travis
Loyd. City Clerk McNeilly delivered the ceremonial oath of office to the Police Officers.
b. Police Chiefs Citation Certificate
Deputy Police Chief Andy Hwang presented Ginger Lundberg with the Police Chief's
Citation Certificate. Over the past three years Ms. Lundberg has made and donated over
three dozen quilts for the Police Department to donate through the Adopt-a-Family
Program. Ms. Lundberg stated it is a pleasure for her to be able to give back to the
community she lives in.
c. Mavor's Emerqinq Issues
Leqislative Update:
Mayor Priest reported that on January 30th he met with several representatives in
Olympia to discuss the City's legislative priorities. There are two bills relating to
metal theft and enforcement. The proposed legislation strengthens penalties for
thefts, introduces licensing requirements for sellers and recyclers and creates a
law enforcement task force to focus on putting metal thieves in jail. Additional
legislation proposes licensing requirements for scrap metal buyers. This morning
Mayor Priest, Deputy Mayor Ferrell, Parks and Public Works Director Roe and
Robin Corak of the Multi-Service Center were in Olympia to testify on this
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legislation.
In regards to Lodging Tax, there is a bill to preserve cities' ability to use local
lodging tax revenues to support community events. Mayor Priest thanked
Councilmember Duclos for testifying at the House Finance Committee on that bill.
Citv's Bond Ratinq — Federal Wav Communitv Center:
Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Director Cary Roe presented
information on the City's bond rating by Moody's regarding the Federal Way
Community Center. Mr. Roe provided historical budget information, recapped the
2003 FWCC bond refund process, and highlighted key dates relating to the bond
refund. The FWCC currently has a total of 5,700 members, offers numerous
programs for children, adults and seniors and is exceeding the financial goals set
for it by the CounciL
Februarv 11, 2013 Special Meetinq:
Mayor Priest announced that the Council witl be conducting a Special Meeting on
�ebruary 11th to discuss the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC)
along with the former AMC Theatre site. Staff will provide historical steps taken by
Council to date, the design team of Lorax will present some designs and cost
estimates, staff will provide information on funding sources and ask Council for
direction regarding the next steps. After staff presentations there will be an
opportunity for Council questions and an opportunity for the public to comment.
No Council action is anticipated at this meeting.
4. RECEPTION — Honoring Councilmembers Maloney and Noble-Gulliford
The Council recessed at 7:39 p.m. for a reception honoring Councilmembers Maloney and
Noble-Gulliford who were appointed to the Council on January 19, 2013. The Council
reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
5. CITIZEN COMMENT
Clara McArthur complimented the Council for the ethical transparency at their January 19�' -
Special Meeting. She welcomed new Councilmembers Maloney and Noble-Gulliford.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members
and brought before fuN Council for approval. All items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequenf motion.
a. Minutes: January 8, 2013 Special Meeting, January 15, 2013 Special and Regular
Meetings and January 19, 2013 Special Meeting
b. Vouchers
c. Acceptance of Grants for Performing Arts/Conference Center (PACC)
d. Washington State Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through
5.d. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
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7.
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 7-0
COUNCIL BUSINESS
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2013 Council Committee Appointments
City Attorney Pat Richardson presented information on the Council Committees, their
meeting dates and topics they review. Under Council Rule 20.9 Committee appointments
are for two-years. However, with the resignation of Councilmembers Kochmar and
Freeman and the recent appointments of Councilmembers Maloney and Noble-Gulliford,
the Deputy Mayor is recommending modifying the appointments.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved the following Council Committee
appointments:
• Land Use/Transportation Committee: Chair Councilmember Celski, with
Councilmembers Burbidge and Noble-Gulliford.
• Finance, Economic Development and Reqional Affairs Committee: Chair
Councilmember Duclos, with Councilmembers Celski and Honda.
• Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safetv Committee: Chair
Councilmember Honda, with Councilmembers Burbidge and Maloney.
Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbid�e
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 7-0
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Appointment to SCA Emerqencv Medical Services Advisorv Task Force
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported that State Law provides that a county-wide tax for
emergency medical care and service requires the participation of cities with a population
over fifty-thousand. With the resignation of Councilmember Kochmar, a new
representative from Federal Way needs to be appointed.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to appoint Councilmember Duclos to the
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Task Force. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Noble-GulFiford
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 7-0
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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c. Human Services Commission Appointments
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to re-appoint Ronald Secreto, Mary Schultz,
Robyn Richins and Lydia Assefa-Dawson to the Human Services Commission for
three-year terms expiring January 31, 2016. Councilmember Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
d. Approval of Letter to Citv Council Applicants
Deputy Mayor Ferrefi stated it is important to officially thank all of the applicants who
participated in the interview process to fill the City Council vacancies on January 19�'. He
proposed approval of the draft letter in the agenda packet.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of the draft letter in the agenda
packet to be signed by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmembers Honda,
Celski, Burbidge and Duclos. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councitmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
e. Council Retreat Facilitator
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the proposal submitted by Jim Reid to facilitate
this year's Council Retreat. The proposal includes two options for setting the retreat
agenda:
Option 1: Mr. Reid would work with a Council subcommittee to establish the retreat
agenda. The cost associated with this option is $2,660.00.
O�tion 2: Mr. Reid would work with all Councilmembers to establish the retreat
agenda. The cost associated with this option is $3;657.50.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Option 1; having Mr. Reid
facilitate the Council Retreat and work with a Council subcommittee to establish
the retreat agenda — cost of $2,660.00. Councilmember Honda second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
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Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
Chanqe the Date of the Council Retreat — March 9, 2013
In conjunction with Council approving to engage Jim Reid to facilitate the 2013 Council
Retreat, to accommodate Mr. Reid's availability the proposal is to move the Council
Retreat date to March 9, 2013.
Motion: Deputy Mayor ferrell moved to modify the Council Retreat to occur on
March 9, 2013. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes �
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Gouncilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
g. Establish Sub-Committee to Set Council Retreat Agenda
As a follow-up to agenda item 7.e. where the Council approved establishing a
subcommittee to set the 2013 Council retreat agenda. This item identifies the
Councilmembers serving on the subcommittee.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to establish a subcommittee consisting o#
himself and Councilmembers Burbidge and Honda to set the 2013 Council Retreat
Agenda. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celsk� Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
8. ORDFNANCES
First Reading:
a. CB#620: Zavo Group, LLC Franchise
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, granting Zayo Group, LLC, a
nonexclusive franchise to occupy rights-of-way of the City of Federal Way, Washington
within the specified franchise area for the purposes of installing fiber optic network within
and throughout the City of Federal Way
Deputy Public Works Director Marwan Salloum s#ated the proposed ordinance
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grants Zayo Group LLC a non-exclusive franchise agreement allowing them to
install fiber optic cable in a portion of the City. Zayo Group will maintain $5-million
in liability insurance and post a$100K performance bond for this project.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to approve the ordinance and
#orward it to the february 19, 2013 City Council meeting for second reading
and enactment. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motic�n carried 7-0
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported he was in Olympia earlier today to testify at a hearing that
focused on metal-theft legislation. Last week he attended the Chamber of Commerce's
Economic Forecast Breakfast.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be conduc#ing a
retreat on February 13th. She will be attending upcoming meeting of the Public Issues
Committee as well and the Transportation Policy Board. 7he Federal Way Symphony will be
hosting a performance on February 10th and Centerstage Theater will be performing a show
entitled "Believe in Yourself."
Councilmember Honda reported she met with the AKTION Group at the Federal Way
Gommunity Center and they discussed ways to improve City Parks. She attended a workshop
on Community Orientated Transit last week. She will be attending the Arts and Heritage event
in Olympia tomorrow.
Councilmember Celski welcomed Councilmembers Maloney and Noble-Gulliford. The
Chamber of Commerce named Nancy Jaenicke as Community Volunteer of the year for her
work in the area of helping the homeless. March 25th is the date for this year's Roller-Mania
event; a fund raiser for the Reach-Out Organization.
Councilmember Ma�oney thanked the Council for their transparency in regards to the January
19t" Council vacancy interviews. She complimented staff for the comprehensive orientations
they have provided.
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford will be attending the Arts and Heritage Day tomorrow in
Olympia. Last week she attended an event at the Auburn Airport as part of an oral history of
Roy Miller that the Federal Way Historical Society will be preparing.
Councilmember Duclos attended a meeting of the Regional Policy Committee where they
discussed the Solid Waste tnterlocal Agreement as well as approval of 2014-2019 Medic One/
Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan. There was also a presentation from #he
Mockingbird Society a non-profit that works with children in foster care programs. On January
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28tn she was in Olympia and testified in support of House Bill 5262.
10. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. �
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CMC, G y Clerk
Approved by Council on: February 19, 2013
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