Council MIN 07-02-2013 Regular❑TY OF
,'�..r Federa� Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
J u ly 2, 2013
7:00 p.m.
www. cityoffederalway. com
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
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
As public facilities cannot be used for campaign purposes, City Attorney Richardson reviewed
the guidelines regarding campaigns and ballot propositions as provided by the Public
Disclosure Commission.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to amend the agenda to add under
Presentations the AWC Award. Deputy Mayor Ferrell 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.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mavor's Emerqinq Issues
Pro / Con Committee Members
Deputy Mayor Ferrell noted the Council has placed a ballot proposition on the November 2013
election concerning dates of elections for citizen initiatives. A press release seeking
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volunteers to participate in writing the pro and con statements for the voter's pamphlet was
issued. So far no volunteers have expressed interest in participating. The deadline to apply is
July 8'h. Deputy Mayor Ferrell encouraged citizens who are interested in participating to submit
their name and contact information to the City Clerk by the July 8th deadline. At their July 16`n
meeting, the Council will appoint three volunteers to serve on the pro committee; and three
volunteers to serve on the con committee. If committees are not formed, the City Clerk will
notify King County Elections and they may attempt to appoint committee members.
Leqislative Update
Mayor Priest announced the Legislature completed work on the State Budget. This was a
productive session for the City, the Performing Arts and Conference Center was awarded
$2M. HB 1253 passed which preserves cities abilities to invest local Lodging Tax Revenues in
events that generate tourism and boost the local economy — additionally, the issue of Liquor
Excise Taxes is another item that the City was concerned with. In 2012, the Legislature
suspended the Liquor Excise Revenues sharing with cities, costing the City $450K on an
annual basis. The Legislature restored approximately half of the revenues. The City will
continue to work with other jurisdictions in future legislative sessions to fully restore this
revenue. The Metal Theft Prevention Legislation passed which increases penalties forthieves
and provides police with tools such as forfeiture and seizure for property used in commission
of inetal theft and distribution. Funding to implement a statewide licensing and database
related to metal theft was not approved. The House passed a Transportation Revenue
Package that would have included $87M for the City's Triangle Project. However, the Senate
did not vote on the package, there may be a special session in September or December to
pass a transportation revenue package. $1.75M was funded for Lakehaven Utility Districts
Critical Capacity project. City staff has been working with Lakehaven on this issue and will
continue to do so. Mayor Priest extended his thanks to the Deputy Mayor and
Councilmembers for their lobbying efforts throughout the session. He also thanked the 30�'
District Legislative Team; Senator Tracy Eide, and Representatives Roger Freeman and
Linda Kochmar.
Fireworks and Public Safetv
Police Chief Brian Wilson reviewed planning effarts to ensure safety forthis year's Red, White
and Blues Festival and enforcement of the City's fireworks ban. The Police Department has
identified and created specific plans for Celebration Park, Steel Lake Park and city-wide
enforcement of the fireworks ban to occur from June 28 through July 7. Chief Wilson
reiterated that fireworks are illegal in the City and reviewed fireworks restrictions in
neighboring communities. The Chief provided a map depicting Federal Way as being
bordered by jurisdictions in which fireworks are legal. However, in Federal Way, fireworks
violations will be enforced as one of three types of civil infractions. Chief Wilson provided
clarification on the three violations and penalties associated with each. Although enforcement
is difficult it is possible and will be accomplished through teams of officers dedicated to
locating fireworks violations/problem areas, and responding to complaints. Chief Wilson
advised citizens to report violations by calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency Valley
Communications [police dispatch] line at 253-852-2121. Enhanced camera systems have
been installed at Celebration Park as part of the Safe City Program. Chief Wilson identified
and thanked partner agencies, city departments and volunteers for their efforts to coordinate a
safe, fun Red White and Blues festival for the community. Media releases have been issued
addressing the importance of compliance with Federal Way's fireworks ban. In response to a
Council inquiry, Chief Wilson confirmed the cameras will be a permanent installation at
Celebration Park. He further remarked his goal is ensuring safety and getting information to
his officers as quickly as possible.
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AWC Award — added item
Councilmember Honda reported she and Councilmember Noble-Gulliford attended the AWC
Conference in Kennewick last week. She provided a recap of the sessions she attended. At
the conference Mayor Priest was awarded the Lights on After School Award. Mayor Priest
stated that as a legislator, he was able to work on funding after school programs for students.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Representative Roqer Freeman thanked the Mayor and Council for their lobbying efforts in
Olympia. He encouraged them to continue communicating their need to the Legislature.
Recently he encountered a woman at a bus shelter in Federal Way. He called 911 in an effort
to get her some resource information. He noted individuals in the City are in need of human
services. Deputy Mayor Ferrell noted that DAWN provides sheltering and other services to the
City.
Norma Blanchard spoke in opposition of developing a Performing Arts and Conference
Center. She would like to see this issue put to the voters of Federal Way.
Bettv Tavlor would like to see the Council conduct public forums where citizens can express
their concerns and get their questions answered. The 3-minute public comment periods at
Council Meeting are not sufficient.
Michael Batchelor lives behind Wild Waves and stated traffic in that area is challenging every
weekend and parking overflows into the neighborhoods. He does not feel the police have
been responsive to these issues. He asked the Council to help residents in surrounding
neighborhoods. Chief Wilson stated Wild Waves hosted a reduced rate access to their park
last weekend which far exceeded anticipated turnout. The Police Department brought in
additional staff to manage traffic flow and the impact to neighborhoods. They worked
throughout the weekend to help accommodate high traffic volumes. Wild Waves staff has
been responsive in working with the City and residents to address problems in surrounding
neighborhoods. Police issued 29 citations to vehicles in surrounding neighborhoods. Deputy
Mayor Ferrell asked why the traffic signal was disabled at 348th during this high-traffic period.
Chief Wilson stated it was disabled because drivers were not complying with the signal and
this gave officers better control of the intersection. Councilmember Honda noted it is
important to preserve the quality of life for residents in their neighborhoods.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in theirentirety by a Council Committee ofthree 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: June 18, 2013 Regular Meeting
b. Vouchers
c. Monthly Financial Report
d. Federal Way Community Center Diving Board Replacement with Capital Reserve
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
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
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Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Kitts Corner Multifamilv Rezone Request
Mayor Priest reviewed the format for addressing this item. He asked if any member of the
audience objected to any Councilmembers participating in this matter. Hearing no
objections; he asked if any of the Councilmembers had an interest in this property or
issue; stood to gain or lose any financial benefit as a result of the outcome of this item; if
they were able to consider this item in a fair and objective manor; and if they had
participated in any communication outside of this meeting with opponents or proponents
on the issue. No conflicts or outside communication were disclosed by the Council.
Staff Presentation: Principal Planner Margaret Clark stated the policy question before the
Council is whether they should adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and
approve the quasi-judicial project-related rezone request. Ms. Clark reviewed the
procedural timeline for this request and provided background information for this 46-acre
property located south of S. 336th Street and west of Pacific Highway South. The Hearing
Examiner conducted a public hearing and issued a recommendation to approVe the
rezone request with the conditions outlined in Exhibit B of the draft resolution in the
agenda packet. The applicant, DevCo Inc. has changed the project proposal from
townhouses to apartments and is requesting to change the designation of Road A from
public to private. DevCo Inc. representative Jack Hunder stated he supported the rezone
request and was available to answer any questions the Council may have.
Councilmember Celski inquired if a stoplight would be required where Road A exits the
development. Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller responded Road A would not have
a traffic signal added.
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford asked it the 2009 Surface Water Standards were the
most current. Mr. Miller responded that the 2009 Surface Water Manual is the most
current adopted manual and the 2013 Surface Water Standards have not been released
yet.
Public Comment: No public comment was provided.
Executive Session — Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i): The Council did
not adjourn to Executive Session.
Council Action: Resolution of Intent to Rezone
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval of the resolution of intent to rezone
as presented. 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. Resolution 13-641.
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7. ORDINANCES
Second Reading:
a. CB #626 Renewal of Steel Lake Manaqement District No. 1
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, renewing the Lake Management
District Number 1 for Sfeel Lake and setting a public hearing date on the assessment roll
for the District
At their June 18, 2013 meeting the Council approved the proposed ordinance and
forwarded it to this meeting for second reading and enactment.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval and enactment of the
ordinance. 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. Ordinance 13-744.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Maloney responded to Betty Taylor's public comments. She would like the
Council to consider Ms. Taylor's recommendation and conduct meetings where the public has
an opportunity to provide input to the Council.
Councilmember Honda thanked the 30th District Legislators for their work this session. She
reviewed the upcoming City sponsored concert series at Steel Lake Park.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell supports the idea of the Council conducting Town Hall Meetings as a
way to reach out to the public. He encouraged individuals to attend the upcoming Red, White
and Blues Festival at Celebration Park.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is July
24�h. She recently attended two performances at the Knutzen Family Theatre. She is looking
forward to this year's Red, White and Blues Festival.
Councilmember Celski inquired if next week's Police Community meeting at the Waterbury
Apartment Complex was still scheduled. Chief Wilson confirmed it was occurring and is part of
a series of "Chiefs Call" community meetings being conducted. Councilmember Celski
recently had the opportunity to tour the SCORE Jail facility.
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford stated the AWC Conference she attended was a great
learning experience. She noted the City of Tacoma includes public art as part of their
Economic Development Program. She would like the City to explore this option. She would
like to see the Council address parking issues in the community and help the residents.
Councilmember Duclos reported on the Regional Policy Council meeting where they received
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a presentation on the Enhanced 911 system. They aiso reviewed the budget and potential
sequestration impacts regarding the local and regional economy and the Seattle and Tacoma
Ports. Siting efforts for the South County Transfer Station continue; the Auburn site has raised
a lot of concerns from citizens. Site selection is estimated to occur in mid-2014. Both the
Algona and Factoria Transfer Stations are no longer meeting service levels. The County has
designated a replacement station and wants to begin the RFP process for construction.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Attest:
arol McNeilly, CMC, ity Clerk
Approved by Council: July 16, 2013
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