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FEDERAL WAY CiTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 21, 2013
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
City officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Kelly
Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Bob Celski, Councilmember Diana Noble-Gulliford 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.
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the guidelines regarding campaigns and ballot
propositions as provided by the Public Disclosure Commission.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Volunteer Spotliqht: Federal Wav Historical Societv
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford reported the Association of King County Historical
Organizations recognized the Federal Way Historical Society with an award for their
ongoing efforts to restore the Denny Cabin at the West Hylebos. The Historical Society's
work on this project has been outstanding and also invotved a large cast of volunteers.
Jerry Knutzen with the Federal Way Historical Society provided background information on
the Denny Cabin and the project restoration efforts.
b. Proclamation: National Trails Dav
Mayor Priest announced that on June 1St EarthCorps/Friends of the Hylebos will be
hosting an event at the park in honor of National Trails Day. Mayor Priest read the
proclamation into the record declaring June 1 St as National Trails Day and presented it to
Margery Godfrey and Lina Rose from EarthCorps/Friends of the Hylebos. Ms. Rose
provided information on the �June 1St event. Ms. Godfrey thanked the Council for the
proclamation and encouraged people to attend the June 1St event.
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c. Certificates of Appointment: Parks and Recreation Commission
At their May 7, 2013 meeting the Council appointed members to serve on the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Councilmember Honda read the Certificates ofAppointment into
the record.
d. MaYor's Emerqinq Issues
Leqislative update: The Governor called a special session and our State Representatives
were back in Olympia to discuss the outstanding issue of the State's Budget.
On May 10'h the Governor signed into law the Lodging Tax Legislation preserving cities'
ability to invest its Lodging Tax Revenues in events that promote tourism. Mayor Priest
thanked Councilmembers Burbidge and Duclos, Ryan Miller, Thomas and Dana Anderson
as well as staff for their work on this item. Mayor Priest also thanked State
Representatives Freeman and Kochmar, and Senator Eide for their support of this
legislation.
The City is advocating legislators restore the Liquor Excise Tax revenue sharing was
suspended in 2012 which reduced the City's revenues by $450K per year. Liquor Excise
Tax plays a critical role in funding public safety. The City is also working to identify funding
for metal theft prevention. Today Governor Inslee signed HB 1552 — The Metal Theft
Prevention Act. The Legislature will need to find a minimum of $1.5M to implement the
Bill.
Citv's 1 St Quarter Crime Statistics / Law Enforcement Efforts: Folice Chief Brian Wilson
reviewed the 2012 crime initiatives which include the residential Safe City Program; a
burglary initiative with Washington State Patrol, Automated Fingerprint Identification
System {AFIS) and the King County Frosecutors Office; strengthening laws for gold and
jewelry buyers; PATROL Auto Theft Task Force; crime prevention outreach; metal theft
investigation initiatives; and use of cameras, surveillance and alarm systems.
Some of the 2013 first quarter crime statistics (compared to 2012) are as follows:
aggravated assault is down 36%; burglary is down 17% (commercial burglary is up 18%;
residential burglary is down 22%); robbery is down 17%; weapons offenses are up 92%;
larceny/theft is up 8%; vehicle theft is down 4%; auto theft is down 14% and liquor theft is
up 340%.
Chief Wilson reviewed the gang crimes reported from 2008 to 2013. The Police
Department and other agencies are exploring a state-wide data collection, intelligence,
tracking and reporting relating to gang crimes. The Police Department participates in a
regional Gang Task Force as well as the Suburban King County Coordinating Council on
Gangs. A recent link has been identified between human trafficking and gangs, this is a
concern and the Police Department is focusing on this matter.
Some of the Department's 2013 goals include expanding the Safe City Program; metal
theft initiatives; human trafficking; sex offender tracking and verification and downtown
park emphasis.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Clara McArthur spoke in opposition of developing a Performing Arts and Conference Center.
She feels the City needs to re-evaluate what they spend money on.
Anne Heinz-Rvan with Park Pals stated the organizations goal is to raise funds for French
Lake Dog Park. She asked the Council to assist with the development of a rain shelter at the
park.
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Joann Huqill with Park Pals asked the Council to consider including funding for a rain shelter
at French Lake Dog Park in their next budget cycle.
Norma Blanchard spoke about on the 2008 National Citizen Survey. She inquired how the
survey participants were selected. She spoke in opposition of developing a Performing Arts
and Conference Center. She would like to see the PACC put to a vote of the citizens.
Tracv Hills thanked the Council for assisting in getting the street lights working along 1gtn
Avenue.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
ftems listed below have been previously reviewed in theirentirety by a Council Committee of three members and
brought before full Council forapproval,• all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: May 6, 2013 Special Meeting, May 7, 2013 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Lakota Safe Routes to School — Rejection of Bids and Approval to Re-6id Project
c. City Safety Project — 85% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
d. Neighborhood Tra�c Safety Program Policy Amendment
e. Resolution: Setting a Public Hearing for the Transportation Improvement Plan -
Reso/ution 13-637
f. Authorization of an Amendment to a CDBG Emergency Housing Repair Program
Contract — M.A.D. Construction
g. Authorization of an Amendment to a CDBG Emergency Housing Repair Program
Contract — Northwest Roof Services, Inc.
h. Saghalie Rubber Track Replacement
i. Third Amendment to the MacDonald Miller Energy Performance Agreement
j. Fiscal Year 2013 BVP (Ballistic Vest Partnership) Grant Application
k. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Grant — Radars
I. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Drug Recognition Expert Overtime
Funding
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through
5.1. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilrnember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Confirmation of Mavor's Appointment for the Council Executive Assistant /
Administrative Support to Communitv Services Division Position
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Mayor Priest noted Brook Lindquist had previously held this position and recently left the
City to pursue a career in nursing. The vacancy was advertised internally to staff and the
interview committee consisting of Councilmember's Honda and Duclos, Community
Services Manager Jay Bennett and City Attorney Pat Richardson interviewed the
applicants. The interview committee's recommendation, along with the Mayor's
recommendation is to appoint Jeri-Lynn Clark to the position. Ms. Clark has worked in the
Finance Division as an Account Technician for the past thirteen years.
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the confirmation process as outlined in the Federal
Way Revised Code section 2.08.030.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jeri-
Lynn Clark as the Executive Assistant to the City Council and Administrative
Support to Community Services. Councilmember Duclos 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
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
b. School Zone Enhancements
Mayor Priest noted this item, along with item 6.c. are interrelated because they are both
funded via the Traffic Safety Fund, which was established by Council in 2010.
Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Director Cary Roe reported the City
explored options to enhance visibility in school zones and provide clarity of school zone
signage. The implementation of the project would occur on a school-by-school basis and
cost approximately $215K per year over 5-years. The project would update all school
zones to provide increased sign sizes, advance school speed limi# warning signs,
electronic variable speed limit signs to confirm when school zone speed limits are in
effect.
Mr. Roe reviewed the retrofits necessary to bring all school zones to a common standard;
the prioritization criteria used to evaluate the projects; (ADT, collisions, number of traffic
lanes crossed, current type of crossing); and costs associated with the improvements.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Roe regarding the start date/year for
the improvements; the evaluation criteria utilized and the option of reducing the speed limit
on Dash Point Road.
Councilmembers Honda, Noble-Gulliford and Burbidge noted they would like to see
improvements to Sacajawea moved to 2014.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved approval of the first year of the proposal to
enhance school zone visibility as presented using Transportation Safety Funds to
b�gin the 2013-2014 school year; and for staff to discuss speed limit revisions and
school zone enhancements near Sacajawea Middle School with The Washington
Department of Transportation and report back to the Parks, Recreation, Human
Services and Public Safety Council Committee. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
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Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
c. American Traffic Solutions fATS) Contract
American Traffic Solutions is the vendor for the Photo Enforcement Program. Police Chief
Brian Wilson reported the Council approved a one-year pilot program for photo
enforcement in 2007. In 2008 the Red Light Photo Enforcement program was
implemented and in 2009 the School Zone Enforcement Program was implemented.
2009-2011 statistics reveal a reduction in collisions at intersections where Red Light Photo
Enforcement is being utilized. Chief Wilson reviewed the annual violation data for the Red
Light Photo and School Zone Enforcement Zones. The current contract with ATS has
been in place since March 2008 and expires June 17, 2013. The contract covers a total of
14 safety cameras (8 Red Light Enforcement and 6 School Zone). If approved, this
contract would be effective through December 31, 2014. Chief Wilson noted that safety is
the primary goal of this program.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the
contract with American Traffic Solutions. 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
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
d. Proposed Memo of Understandinq with Federal Wav Coalition of the Performinq Arts
Mayor Priest stated this Memo or Understanding is a necessary piece for drafting and
submitting grants to help fund a Civic Center.
Cornmunity and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty provided background
information on the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC). The Federal Way
Coalition of the PerForming Arts (FWCPA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1989 to
promote arts in the region. The proposed Memo of Understanding will allow the Coalition
and the City to collaborate on a fundraising campaign for a PACC. Mr. Doherty reviewed
the roles of the City and the FWCPA as outlined in the proposed Memo of Understanding.
The Council discussed the option and importance of fundraising for the conference center
and coordinating with representatives from the business community in the process.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Way Coalition of the
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Performing Arts. Councilmember Noble-Gulliford second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Counciimember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
e. Storminq the Sound with Salmon — Request to Accept Additional Department of
Ecoloqv Fundinq
Mayor Priest announced the City learned the Department of Ecology would provide
additional funds to the City's grant entitled Storming the Sound with Salmon.
Surface Water Manager Will Appleton stated the Department of Ecology recently identified
unutilized funding within the 2012 GROSS Grant Cycle. An additional $73,900 in grant
funding is available to the City for the purpose of expanding and improving the Storming
#he Sound with Salmon program. Surface Water Quality Specialist Hollie Shilley provided
information on the program and noted the deadline to expend the additional grant funding
is June 30, 2013.
Star Lake Elementary School Teacher Mary Runions spoke to the success of this program
and how it has engaged the students at the school.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents to accept the additional Department of Ecology funding.
Councilmember Duclo� 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
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
7. ORDINANCES
first Reading:
a. CB# 625 Amendments to the Federal Wav Revised Code Title 13. Adoption of
2012 Building Codes
An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, re/ating to the adoption of the
Washington State Building Code and related matters; amending Title 13 "Buildings"
Building Official Marty Gillis stated the last major update was July 1, 2010 which
adopted the 2009 Building Codes. The proposed ordinance before Council will
adopt the 2012 Building Codes. Ms. Gillis reviewed the Codes that staff is
proposing adopting. The City may amend the Codes as needed to provide
consistent enforcement.
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Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend the Council Rules and
continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Ducfos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford
Councilmember Duclos
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
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City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to approve the ordinance and
forward it to the June 4, 2013 City Council meeting for second reading
and enactment. Councilmember Noble-Gulli#ord second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor ferrell
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Burbidge
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford
Councilmember Duclos
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Second Reading:
Yes
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b. CB# 624 Local Infrastructure Financina Tool (LIFT) Ordinance Imposinq Sales
& Use Tax
An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, imposing a local sales and use tax
to be credifed against the state sales and use #ax for the purpose of utilizing Local
Infrastructure Financing under Chapter 39.102 of the RCW; and providing forothermatters
properly related thereto
At their May 7, 2013 meeting the Council approved the ordinance and forwarded it
to this meeting for second reading and enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the ordinance.
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
Vote: Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 13-742.
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos reported on the May 10�h Metropolitan Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee meeting where members voted to support the adoption of the proposed
secure medicine disposat stewardship system for King County. The new Interlocal Agreement
(ILA) has been signed by most of the cities. Bellevue, Clyde Hill and Medina have opted to
stay with the 1998 ILA. The City of Pacific has not taken action on the ILA yet. This group has
been requested to review the 2007 Transfer System Plan. She stated the next Finance,
Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Council Committee Meeting is May 2gtn
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford reported she attended the Farmers Market grand opening.
She appreciated seeing the community come together fior such a great event. On June 1St
there will be a program at the 'Federal Way Library {on 1St Ave.) by local historian Lorraine
McConaghy entitled "Territorial Voices: A Civil War Readers Theater".
Councilmember Celski reported the next Land Use Transportation Council Committee
meeting is June 3`d. He also noted the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event is June
�cn and gcn
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is June
12th. She attended the Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting where they
discussed transit funding needs. She recently had the opportunity to welcome a group that
was visiting Federal Way for a tournament sponsored by the American Bridge Association.
May 30th the City's Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct an open house at City Mall
to discuss the Family Funland structure improvements.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported he and his family attended the Farmers Market. The Citywill be
hosting an open House on the proposed PerForming Arts and Conference Center at the
Commons Mall on May 23`d starting at 5:30 p.m. On June 8th the King County Weyerhaeuser
Aquatic Center will be hosting a Flag-Day event. The event is sponsored by the Federal Way
Soroptimists and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer.
Councilmember Honda invited residents to attend the Parks and R�creation Commission's
May 30th open house on the Family Funland structure improvements to provide public input.
She encouraged individuals running for office this election period to visit the City's website
and review the City's sign code which outlines where signs can be placed. She �rovided a
report on the Arts Commission's Blue Poppy Day event that was held on May 18 h
Councilmember Maloney reported she attended the transportation rally in Olympia yesterday.
The college initiative that she reported on at the last meeting is moving forward. She is
working with the Mayor on this item. She also attended an event sponsored by the Federal
Way Coalition Against Human Trafficking, she thanked Advancing Leadership for their work
with the event.
9. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest noted the met with the State Board of Education regarding liquor theft and
youth. He would like the Council to discuss this item at a future meeting.
10. fXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, Cit Clerk
Approved by Council: June 4, 2013
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