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Council MIN 02-04-2014 RegularFederal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall February 4, 2014 7:00 p.m. www.cityoffederalway.com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Elected officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini Duclos. Council position No. 1 vacant. City staff in attendance: Assistant City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk Carol McNeilly. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell asked Boy Scout Troop 305 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: J.R. Celski Mayor Ferrell read the Proclamation recognizing Federal Way native and 2014 Olympic Athlete J.R. Celski into the record and presented it to Bob and Sue Celski, J.R.'s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Celski thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and support. Mr. Celski noted he will be writing a blog while he is in Russia at the Olympics. He also shared information regarding a television show airing tomorrow night on NBC entitled "Raising an Olympic Athlete" which will feature J.R. and Sue Celski. b. Introduction of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel Mayor Ferrell stated the purpose of the Blue Ribbon Panel is to take an objective look at the Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) project by reviewing the pro forma as well as financial plans. The ultimate policy decision on whether or not to go forward with the project will be decided by the City Council. The City has hired two consultants to conduct an "apples to apples" comparison of the pro forma; Nida Tautvydas, the Event Coordinator at McIntyre Hall and Webb Management Services, which will also review the economic impacts of the project. This work will be part of what is reviewed by the Panel. Mayor Ferrell noted the Panel will conduct Ad Hoc meetings in February and provide a status report to Council prior to, or at their Annual Retreat on March 8ch. The Council will conduct a Study Session on the Panel's findings in April. Mayor Ferrell introduced the City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 6 following members of the Panel: • Dave Berger, a retired City, Government, and Economic Development Manager; • Scott Brown, Director of Operations at Piramco, Inc. located in Kent; • Brian Bullard, Vice President and Branch Manager of Columbia Bank in Federal Way; • Kathi Ferrari, Vice President /Principal Business Banker at Wells Fargo Bank in Tacoma; • Rob Harpster, Owner of Olympic Aerospace Company in Federal Way; • Steve Lewis, Retired President of Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Companies; • Mildred 011e'e, a Retired College Administrator; • Pam Smith, Director, Auburn Performing Arts Center; • Susan Streifel, CEO of Woodstone Credit Union in Federal Way Public input can be provided to the Panel members via the following email: bluerib bon panel @cityoffederalway corn c. Arts Commission Certificates of Appointment At their January 21, 2014 meeting the City Council appointed members to serve on the Arts Commission. Councilmember Honda presented Certificates of Appointment to the individuals in attendance. d. Parks and Recreation Commission Certificates of Appointment At their January 21, 2014 meeting the City Council appointed members to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Honda presented Certificates of Appointment to the individuals in attendance. e. Human Services Certificates of Appointment At their January 21, 2014 meeting the City Council appointed members to serve on the Human Services Commission. Councilmember Honda presented Certificates of Appointment to the individuals in attendance. f. Mayor's Emerging Issues • Relationship with the Federal Way School District: Mayor Ferrell reported he recently met with School District Superintendent Rob Neu to discuss ways the City can partner with the School District, on various joint ventures. Mr. Neu will be providing quarterly updates at Council Meetings. Roy Parke's Concerns: As a follow up to Mr. Parke's public comments at the last meeting, Mayor Ferrell met with him and also toured the property. There is a long history associated with Mr. Parke's concerns. Mayor Ferrell noted the Council Rules of Procedure prohibit personal and slanderous remarks during Citizen Comment at meetings and there are other forums for addressing disputes. Mayor Ferrell stated he has communicated with Mr. Parke and relayed that we have heard the last of this issue during Citizen Comment. Legislative Update: Mayor Ferrell stated he testified before the House Public Safety Committee in Olympia this morning regarding House Bill 2549, the Felony Elude Bill. This item is a priority on the City's Legislative Agenda and if approved will ensure that people who elude police and cause dangerous car chases serve an additional twelve months for egregious cases where danger to the public exists. Mayor Ferrell thanked City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 6 Representatives Kochmar and Freeman for sponsoring the bill. On a previous trip to Olympia, Mayor Ferrell met with Legislative leaders concerning the Building for the Arts Grant. Council Vacancy Position 1: Deputy Mayor Burbidge stated the City Clerk has received 21 applications for the Council Vacancy so far. A few may arrive in the next day or two and will be accepted if postmarked on or before February 3rd. On February 7th the City Clerk will distribute the submitted application materials to Councilmembers for review. On March 1, Council will interview the applicants in an open public meeting held in Council Chambers and will make an appointment to fill the vacancy. Neighborhood Connection Meetings: Mayor Ferrell noted this is a series of meetings that will be held at elementary schools within the City. The Mayor, Councilmembers and members of city staff will be in attendance at these meetings. The first meeting is scheduled for February 27th at Brigadoon Elementary School at 6:00 p.m. Meeting topics will include code enforcement, police updates, traffic, and quality of life issues. There will be a follow up 6 -8 months later to review the status of the items discussed. Senior Traffic Engineer Rick Perez: Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe announced Senior Traffic Engineer Rick Perez has been invited to speak and share his expertise on the topic of flashing yellow lights by the Northern California International Traffic Engineers' Association. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Nancy Combs stated she was displeased with the City and Councilmembers due to road /pedestrian improvements that occurred in her neighborhood. Residents in her neighborhood submitted a petition to have a 4 -way stop installed in her neighborhood and after review it was denied by the City. Neil Goldingay, a resident of the Star Lake community located in unincorporated King County, stated he would like to see his area annexed into the City. Mr. Goldingay spoke to the benefits of annexation for the City as well as the residents of his community. Mayor Ferrell noted his office will be in touch with him to discuss this item. Grace Erickson received a Sexual Offender Notification relating to a Level 3 sex offender residing in her neighborhood which is located near Decatur High School. Interim Police Chief Hwang was asked to speak with Ms. Erickson regarding this issue. Betty Taylor spoke to the importance of having services and job opportunities available for people with disabilities. She shared her recent experience with AmeriCorps, who she feels does not provide adequate opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Councilmembers encouraged Ms. Taylor to speak with other representatives of AmeriCorps regarding their services. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items 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 21, 2014 Special and Regular Meetings b. Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 6 14 7. c. Universal Cartridge, LLC CDBG Loan - Collateral Substitution d. Community Enhancement Grant Program Policies e. Vouchers Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through 5.e. Councilmember Duclos second. Vote: Yes Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes Councilmember Maloney Yes Councilmember Honda Yes Councilmember Celski Yes Councilmember Moore Yes Councilmember Duclos Yes Motion carried 6 -0. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Diversity Commission Appointment Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Ryan Miller as a voting memberto the Diversity Commission to fill the remainder of an unexpired term through May 31, 2016. Councilmember Duclos second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes Councilmember Maloney Yes Councilmember Honda Yes Councilmember Celski Yes Councilmember Moore Yes Councilmember Duclos Yes Motion carried 6 -0. ORDINANCES Second Reading a. CB# 640: Criminal Code Update Relating To Crimes Involvinq Scrap Metal Business An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to crimes involving scrap metal businesses; adding a new section to Federal Way Revised Code 6.40 At their January 21 st meeting the Council received a presentation on this item and forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for second reading and enactment. City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record. Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the proposed ordinance amending the Federal Way Revised Code to add a section for crimes involving scrap metal business. Councilmember Celski second. Vote: Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes Councilmember Maloney Yes Councilmember Honda Yes City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 6 Councilmember Celski Yes Councilmember Moore Yes Councilmember Duclos Yes Motion carried 6 -0. Ordinance 14 -748. 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Maloney reported she has been meeting with community members to discuss various topics /issues. She appreciates meeting with community members and encouraged people to contact her if they have issues they wish to discuss. Today, she and the Mayor, along with staff met with a member of the British Consulate. She expressed her excitement about the formation of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel. Councilmember Honda stated the next PRHSPS Council Committee Meeting is February 11th. She attended a meeting of the Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force and will attend an upcoming meeting of the King County Domestic Violence Task Force as she is the Sound Cities Association representative for the task force. She thanked everyone who was involved in last week's Seahawks rally. With the upcoming cold weather she encouraged everyone to check on their neighbors to ensure their safety. Councilmember Celski thanked Mayor Ferrell for the January 315t Seahawks rally. He is pleased to see the City's advertisement in "Choose Washington" magazine. The ad is very well done and represents the City quite well. He will be leaving to attend the Olympics this weekend and asked to be excused from the February 18th City Council Meeting. Councilmember Moore congratulated the Seahawks on their Super Bowl victory. He attended Senator Paul Chen's retirement celebration last week. He plans to start taking Korean language lessons. He attended a homeless advocacy training event. This issue is very important to him and he looks forward to learning as much as he can in regards to this issue. Councilmember Moore thanked Mayor Ferrell for his efforts with the Blue Ribbon Panel and also extended thanks to the members who have agreed to volunteer their time. Councilmember Duclos noted she attended the Regional Policy Committee (RPC) meeting on January 23`d. The Sound Cities Caucus met prior to the RPC meeting. At that meeting she was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the RPC for this year. The following issues were identified as items of interest to monitor; the Solid Waste Transfer Plan, Emergency Radio replacement and human trafficking. In addition, regional services such as transportation and freight mobility, human services, homelessness, siting of marijuana operation facilities, Storm Water planning /implementation, and emergency /disaster preparedness. Councilmember Duclos noted nothing has changed regarding the Solid Waste Transfer and Management Plan. The Algona station appears to be the chosen site. The King County Council Transportation, Economic and Environmental Committee introduced a motion today in support of a Transportation 'Benefit District and ballot measure for one —tenth of 1 % of Sales Tax and a $60 vehicle fee. Councilmember Duclos congratulated the Seahawks on their Super Bowl victory. Deputy Mayor Burbidge announced the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hold their Annual Retreat on February 13th at the Hampton Inn in Federal Way. She attended a Transportation Improvement Board meeting where they received a presentation on the routes the State has identified as very important for freight mobility. In addition the House and Senate Transportation Chairs provided highlights on transportation funding. She thanked the members of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel for volunteering their time, as well as staff who gathered information for the Panel. The Federal Way Symphony will be performing this City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 of 6 Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Centerstage is currently hosting a show entitled the Red Hot Chili Pipers. 9. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Ferrell provided an update on the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Mock Press Conference that EOC representatives, staff and Council participated in last week. He thanked Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe and his staff for their efforts with event. He reported on the Seahawks rally held at City Hall on January 31St which included an appearance by former Seahawk Norm Johnson, all four City high school bands and Jet Cities Chorus. Mayor Ferrell thanked the City's IT Department for donating the enormous 12th Man Flag that is displayed outside of City Hall. On February 10th a delegation from the Hachinohe Chamber of Commerce will visit City Hall. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Mayor and Council did not adjourn to Executive Session 11. ADJOURNMENT With no additional items on the agenda, Mayor Ferrell adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Attest: Carol McNeilly, CIVIC, City Jerk Approved by Council: February 18, 2014 City Council Minutes — February 4, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 6 of 6