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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 4, 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
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
The Municipal Court Art Contest winners led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion: Deputy Mayor ferrell moved to amend the agenda, to add a presentation after
agenda item 3.a. Councilmember Honda second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Gouncilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Thomas Jefferson High School Bovs Soccer State Champions
Mayor Priest reported the Thomas Jefferson Raiders completed an undefeated season,
winning nineteen games, tying four games and recently won the state championship
match by a score of 3-0. The Raiders have won a total of eight state championships.
Mayor Priest presented the team members and coaches with Certificates of Achievement
recognizing their accomplishments. Coach Dave Hanson reported he was very proud of
the players and noted the grade point average for the team members was a 3.5.
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Municipal Court Student Art Contest Winners: - added item
Councilmember Honda reported this year's Municipal CourtArt Contest received over 100
entries. Municipal Court Judges' Dave Larson and Rebecca Robertson recapped the
contest themed "Liberty and Justice for AIP' and presented the following winners with
certificates:
High School winners:
1 St place: Toni Sulzhik a 9th grader at Todd Beamer
2"d place: Rachel Arnold a 10th grader Federal Way
3�d place: Jack Collier a 10th grader at Todd Beamer
Middle School winners
1St place: Mehria lbrahimi an 8th grader at Sacajawea
2"d place: Sabrynna Hermosillo an 8th grader at Lakota MS
3`d place: Matthew Arnold a 7th Grade Sacajawea and Candace Chang a 7th
grader at Totem
Elementary School winners:
1St place: Lynni Lee a 3rd grader at Panther Lake
2"d place: Lilly Jean Milbradt a 5th grader at Olympic View
3�d place: Julia Doroshenko a 3�d grader at Panther Lake
b. Proclamation: Relav for Life
Councilmember Celski reported Relay for Life is an annual event to raise fund and
awareness for the fight against cancer, and to remember those loved ones we have lost.
This year's event will be held at Saghalie Middle School. It starts at 6:00 p.m. on June 7�'
and goes until noon on June 8th. Councilmember Celski read the proclamation into the
record and presented it to Relay for Life Event Chair Tarah Taggard and members of the
Relay Team. Ms. Taggard thanked the Council for the recognition and encouraged
individuals to participate in this year's event.
c. Proclamation: Amateur Radio Week
Councilmember Duclos stated she is pleased to present the Amateur Radio Week
proclamation this evening as she has an amateur radio license. Councilmember
Duclos read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Daniel Stevens. Mr.
Stevens provided information on the many activities the Federal Way Amateur Radio
Club perForms and thanked the Council for the proclamation.
d. Ceremonial Swearinq in of Police Officer
Police Chief Brian Wilson introduced Federal Way Police Officer Shawn Warrick. City
Clerk McNeilly delivered the oath of office to Officer Warrick.
e. Police Department Awards Presentation
Police Chief Brian Wilson presented the following Police Department awards:
Police Chief's Citizen Commendation Award to Michael Born who assisted the Police after
he observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Mr. Born followed the vehicle and
reported its location to the Police who were able to arrest the driver.
Life-Saving Award to O�cer Travis Loyd who responded to a call of CPR in progress
on an infant. Officer Loyd administered mouth-to-trachea tube CPR on the infant until
medics arrived to take over.
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Life-Saving Awards to Officer Cole VanRuth and Officer Grant Bassett, the Officers
responded to Federal Way Dialysis for a CPR in progress call for a 72 year old client.
Once on the scene the officers recognized incorrect compressions and took over CPR.
The individual was resuscitated on scene and medics transported to an area hospital.
f. Sound Transit Update on Overflow Parkinq
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez introduced the following Sound Transit representatives:
Chelsea Levy, Government and Community Relations Officer; Michael Miller, Manager of
Customer Facilities and Accessible Services; and Rachel Wilch, Associate Planner.
Ms. Levy stated her purpose tonight was to update Council and staff on Sound Transit's
ongoing efforts to address the overflow parking issue at the FW Transit Center. She was
pleased to announce Sound Transit will be leasing additional parking space in the next
coming weeks. Sound Transit is working on balancing needs vs. constrained resources in
Federal Way and surrounding areas.
Mr. Miller reviewed a Parking Utilization document noting the Federal Way Transit Center
is at 99% capacity with 1190 stalls. He further noted available parking and service routes
in the City as well as the ridership numbers and capacity levels for buses that service the
Federal Way Transit Center.
Ms. Wilch presented information on potential pilot programs (which are pending approval
by the Sound Trar�sit Board) developed to manage parking resources for transi#
customers. Prograrns include parking permits; rideshare management; and a parking
monitoring system. Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of the representatives.
g. Mayor's Ernerqinq Issues
Recvcle-Palooza Report: Mayor Priest recapped the 3�d annual Recycle-Palooza contest,
which was held on April 27th at the Federal Way Community Center. Contest winners Peter
and Laura Johnson submitted written comments thanking the Mayor and Council for the
award. Laura Moser with Waste Management was in attendance with a$1,000.00 check
for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Mayor Priest thanked Recycling Project Manager Jeanette
Brizendine for her efforts with this event and noted that Ms. Brizendine was recently
awarded Washington's Outstanding Recycler of the Year by the Washington State
Recycling Association.
Mav 27, 2013 Police Traffic Stop: Chief Wilson reported on a traffic stop that occurred in
Federal Way on May 27, 2013 that has received a lot of inedia attention. He recapped the
incident and stated the King County Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the
driver of the vehicle for assaulting an officer. Use of force was used to make the arrest.
An outside agency will conduct an investigation on of use of force by the Police.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Bettv Tavlor commented on a recent article in the Federal Way Mirror regarding a complaint
filed by a Councilmember. City Attorney Richardson interrupted Ms. Taylor and reviewed the
guidelines regarding campaigns and ballot propositions as provided by the Public Disclosure
Commission. Ms. Taylor stated she would like to see the City come together as a whole for
this year's National Night Out event.
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Norma Blanchard commented on a recent letter published in the Federai Way Mirror
regarding the Performing Arts and Conference Center. Ms. Blanchard inquired if any
Councilmembers or their family members are members of the Federal Way Coalition of the
Performing Arts. If so, she feels this is a conflict of interest.
Donald Barovic spoke about the continued need for coyote control in and around his property.
He complimented Waste'Management for the superior service they provide to residents.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in theirentirety 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 �moved by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: May 21, 2013 Special and Regular Meefiings
b. Vouchers
c. Monthly Financial Report — April 2013
d. Purchase of Police Vehicle Laptops
e. Purchase of Rocket Vehicle Routers
f. AMANDA System Upgrade
Motion: Deputy Mayor ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through
5.f. 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
Motion carried 7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Cancellation of Auqus# 20, 2013 Citv Council Meetin4
Deputy Mayor Ferrell noted the Council has historically canceled the second Councit
meeting in August to allow for vacations. Given all the issues facing the City he wanted
to address this item early so staff could plan accordingly for scheduling items for
Council Meetings.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend the Council Rules of Procedure
and cancel the August 20, 2013 City Council meeting. Councilmember Celski
second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
CounciFmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
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Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
b. Diversitv Commission Appointments
At their 5:45 p.m. Special Meeting the Council interviewed three applicants for
appointment to the Diversity Commission.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to re-appoint Cheryl Carino-Burr; appoint
Jim Miranda as a voting member; appoint Oliver Hansen and Anthony Gittens as
voting members; and appoint Ryan Miller as an alternate member. All appointments
are with terms expiring May 31, 2016. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Gouncilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
c. North Lake Manaqement District Appointment
At their 5:45 p.m. Special Meeting the Council interviewed one applicant for appointment
to the North Lake Management District.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to appoint Greg Summers to the North
Lake Management District with a term expiring March 15, 2014. Councilmember
Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor FerreFl 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. Resolution: To Establish a Ballot Proposition Restrictinq Votinq on Citizen Initiatives to
November Elections
In December 2012 the Council directed staff to return to Council with a proposed ballot
proposition for the November 2013 election to restrict the voting of citizen initiatives to
November election dates.
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the current law relating to citizen initiatives. The
proposed ballot proposition before Council would restrict voting on citizen initiatives to
November General elections. Historically there is more voter participation in the General
election and restricting citizen initiatives to the November elections would save taxpayers
the costs associated with participating in a Special election. Ms. Richardson reviewed the
timeline associated with adding this item to the November 2013 election.
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Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to adopt the resolution to establish a
ballot proposition restricting voting on citizen initiatives to November elections
for the November 2013 election and notify King County Elections to publish it in
the Voters' Pamphlet. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney No
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford No
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 5-2. Resolution 13-638
e. Resolution: Directinq the Citv Clerk to Advertise for Members of Pro or Con
Committees for the Proposition Restrictinq the Elections for Citizen Initiatives, with
Appointment Date of Julv 16, 2013
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated the proposed resolution would direct the City Clerk to
solicit individuals to serve on the Pro and Con Committees and submit written statements
for the voter's pamphlet for the citizen initiative ballot measure. If Council approves this
resolution, staff will issue a press release on June 5, 2013 seeking volunteers for the
Committees. The deadline to apply for a Committee would be July 8, 2013; Council would
appoint three members to the Pro Committee and three members to the Con Committee
at their July 16, 2013 meeting.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to adopt the resolution directing the City
Clerk to advertise by press release for members of the Pro and Con Committees
for the ballot proposition restricting voting of citizen initiatives to November
elections. 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
Motion carried 7-0. Resolution 13-639.
f. Publishinq Development Notices in the Newspaper
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated the Federal Way Revised Code requires publication
in the City's official newspaper for proposed development regulations and proposed
development projects. State law does not require publication for all notices in the official
newspaper rather it allows flexibility to notify citizens of development. Currently the City's
official newspaper publishes once per week, this schedule may result in delays to some
development proposals. The proposal before Council is to forward the issue of potential
revisions to the Federal Way Revised Code relating to publishing development regulations
and development project notices in the o�cial newspaper to the Planning Commission's
Work Plan as a medium-priority.
The Council discussed the best ways to provide information to the public and asked
clarifying questions of Ms. Richardson and Planning Manager Isaac Conlen relating to
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past delays for development projects due to publication schedules and current notification
practices.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to direct staff to forward the issue of
potential revisions to the development regulations in the Federal Way Revised
Code to the Planning Commission, placing this item on their work plan as a
medium priority. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell No
Councilmember Maloney No
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford No
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 4-3.
7. ORDINANCES
Second Reading:
a. CB# 625 Amendments to the Federal Wav Revised Code Title 13, Adoption
of 2012 Buildinq Codes
An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the adoption of the
Washington State Building Code and related matters; amending Title 13 "Buildings
At their May 21, 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 Celski moved adoption and enactment of the
ordinance. 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
Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 13-743.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Maloney reported she attended the EarthCorps/Friends of the Hylebos picnic.
She also attended the City sponsored community meeting on the PerForming Arts and
Conference Center (PACC) which was held at the Commons Mall. She thanked those who
attended the meeting on the PACC and provided public input on the proposed project.
Councilmember Honda reported this coming Saturday is the Flag Day Celebration at the King
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County Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Soroptomists Club
of Federal Way and King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer. She reminded
everyone, June 9th Park Pals is having a fundraising event at French Lake Dog Park to raise
money to build a rain shelter at the park.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated he will be attending the Flag Day Celebration at the King County
WeyerhaeuserAquatic Center on June 9th. He feels the meeting that was held to discuss the
Performing Arts and Conference Center was a successful event. He attended the
EarthCorps/Friends of the Hytebos Picnic which he noted was a wonderful event and well
attended by many including regional representatives.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on upcoming community events including the Truman
Garden Dedication on June 9th. She further noted the next LTAC meeting is June 12, 2013.
This weekend is the Relay for Life event which includes many city staff members who will be
volunteering for the event. She was pleased to report on the many volunteer activities #he staff
engages in for the community benefit, ranging from holding silent auctions, chili cook offs, and
events like the recent RollerMania; she thanked staff for giving back to the community they
work for.
Councilmember Celski thanked the many volunteers from EarthCorps/Friends of the Hylebos
for their efforts with their recent picnic. He echoed the comments by fellow Councilmembers;
the event was well attended and very successful. He is personally looking forward to the
upcoming Flag Day Event; which he will be attending.
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford stated the 'Denny and Barker cabins will be open this
weekend on June 8�' for touring. She reported on her attendance at a Chamber meeting with
Adam Smith; the topic of discussion centered on small business. She noted June 15th the
Korean Youth Symphony will be performing locally.
Councilmember Duclos reported last Wednesday she attended the monthly SCA Board
meeting where they voted to support the Market Place Fairness Act which would close tax
loopholes and level the marketplace for brick and mortar stores. She also attended the
Regional Policy Committee Meeting where a new King County Veterans Initiative was
discussed.
9. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CMC, ity Clerk
Approved by Council: June 18, 2013
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