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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 18, 2014
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,
Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini
Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Deputy City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Dom Cooks
Councilmember Moore read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Dom
Cooks. Mr. Cooks commented L.O.E. - which stands for "loyalty over everything."
b. Proclamation: Federal Way Lions
Councilmember Maloney read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to
representatives of the Federal Way Lions Club. Lions Club representatives invited the
Mayor, Council and citizens to become members, highlighted their. missions and
announced meeting dates, times and locations.
Mayor Ferrell recognized former Federal Way Mayors Linda Kochmar and Mike Park who
were in attendance.
c. Federal Way Community Caregivina Network
Community Services Manager Jay Bennett stated the Community Caregiving Network's
(CCN) motto is "Giving hope to the vulnerable." Mr. Bennett provided a brief history of the
City's partnership with CCN.
Doug Johnson, a representative from CCN, thanked the Council for funding their rental
assistance and meal programs and highlighted the 2013 accomplishments. He also
shared a story of a young, single mother who recently received assistance from the CCN.
d. 2013 Business Recycler of the Year Award
Councilmember Duclos stated the City takes pride in providing assistance to area
businesses and organizations to help start and grow recycling efforts. The annual
Business Recycler of the Year Award recognizes exceptional businesses that recycle,
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reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices.
Councilmember Duclos announced this year's Leadership in Recycling Award recipient is
Weyerhaeuser Corporate. The staff and administration at Weyerhaeuser have embraced
waste reduction, recycling and food composting. Their corporate offices currently recycle
55% of the waste they generate while continuing to implement new recycling efforts.
Laura Ramon and Ara Erickson from Weyerhaeuser accepted the award and thanked the
Mayor and Council for the recognition.
e. Waste Management Annual Report Highlights
Waste Management representatives Laura Moser, Candy Castellanos and Mark Davis
provided a summary of Waste Management's Annual Report. Ms. Moser distributed
Waste Management's 2013 Annual Report and noted Waste Management has three
recycling facilities in the state. Ms. Castellanos spoke to the importance of outreach
programs and recapped some of their education efforts which included site visits to
businesses and multi - family complexes.
f. Certificates of Appointment: Steel Lake Management District
At their March 4th meeting the Council appointed members to serve on the Steel Lake
Management District. Councilmember Celski read the Certificates of Appointment into the
record.
g. Certificate of Appointment: Independent Salary Commission
At their March 4th meeting the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Michael Kun
to the Independent Salary Commission. Deputy Mayor Burbidge read the Certificate of
Appointment into the record and presented it to Mr. Kun.
h. Confirmation of Police Chief
Mayor Ferrell reported that on January 16, 2014, Andy Hwang was appointed to Interim
Police Chief. Mayor Ferrell spoke to Interim Chief Hwang's character and integrity. Interim
Chief Hwang began working for the City in 1996. In 2006 he was promoted to Deputy
Chief. He has served previously as the Interim and Acting Chief. Mayor Ferrell has
appointed Andy Hwang as the City's Police Chief and this item is before Council for
confirmation.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Andy
Hwang as the City's Police Chief. Councilmember Celski second.
Each councilmember, in turn, voiced support for Andy's confirmation as Police Chief.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa - Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson delivered the Oath of Office to Police Chief Hwang.
Chief Hwang thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City in this
capacity. He is proud to work for a professional organization. He thanked the members of
the Police Department, his church and family for their continued support.
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Municipal Court Judge Rebecca Robertson delivered the Oath of Office to Deputy Police
Chief Kyle Sumpter.
i. Mayor's Emerging Issues
Brooklake Property: King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer shared an oral
history of the Brooklake property which is scheduled on the agenda as item 8.b. He
introduced Wendell Kuecker, who has been instrumental in the transfer of this property to
the City. Mayor Ferrell expressed his appreciation for and the incredible significance this
donation to the City which will be enjoyed for generations. Mr. Kuecker thanked City staff
and elected officials for their quick action to make this project come to fruition.
j. Key to the City: Cary Roe
Mayor Ferrell reported Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe joined the City in 1991
and has served the community for 23 years. Mr. Roe has accepted a position with another
City and will be leaving Federal Way. Mayor Ferrell read the inscription on the plaque
presented to Mr. Roe with a Key to the City — only the second time this honor has been
given. Mr. Roe expressed his appreciation for this recognition and also extended his
thanks to his family, colleagues, the community and the elected officials he's served with --
both past and present. He shared his pride for the accomplishments he and his staff have
achieved during his tenure.
4. RECEPTION — Honoring Long -Term Employee Cary Roe
The Mayor and Council recessed at 8:30 p.m. for a brief reception honoring Parks and Public
Works Director Cary Roe as this is his last City Council meeting. The meeting was
reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
5. CITIZEN COMMENT
Doug Baxter spoke in support of agenda item 8.c. Twin Lakes / Westway Neighborhood
Greenway Proposal.
Margery Godfrey with Friends of the Hylebos, spoke in support of agenda item 8.b. Acquisition
of Brooklake Property.
Bill Brosseau with EarthCorps, spoke in support of agenda item 8.b. Acquisition of Brooklake
Property.
Richard (Rick) Gilbert spoke in support of agenda item 8.c. Twin Lakes / Westway
Neighborhood Greenway Proposal.
Spencer Frandsen, a third grader who enjoys biking, spoke in support of agenda item 8.c.
Brett Frandsen spoke in support of agenda item 8.c. Twin Lakes / Westway Neighborhood
Greenway Proposal.
Mike Park, former Federal Way Councilmember and Mayor, asked the Council to support
agenda item 8.d. Korean Gardens.
Representative Linda Kochmar welcomed CouncilmemberAssefa- Dawson. She shared her
vision for the Federal Way Innovative Partnership Zone — which is one of 18 zones across the
state. Representative Kochmar will be opening a new office located on 336th in Federal Way
for her constituents on April 1, 2014.
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Jerry Galland posed questions to the Mayor and Council regarding the use of (and access to)
records associated with Automated License Plate Readers in the City. Mayor Ferrell
addressed Mr. Galland's concerns and explained how the system works. He spoke to the
benefits of the devices in reducing crime, responding to auto thefts, and stated he is unaware
of any exploitation of the information that is gathered.
Lori Hartan spoke on behalf of her neighbors, and stated mailboxes in their neighborhood
were recently broken into. The neighbors wanted to relocate their mailboxes and worked with
the City to do so. She shared concerns about the length of time the permitting and relocating
process took to complete.
Representative Roger Freeman thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing Dom Cooks.
He spoke in support of Consent Agenda item 6.b. Lakota Middle School Sidewalk. He will be
attending the Roller Mania event and would like to partner with the City to do a food drive to
benefit the Multi- Service Center. Representative Freeman wished Councilmember Moore a
happy birthday.
Betty Taylor shared her experience with noisy neighbors in her apartment complex. She asked
the City to assist her with her issues. Mayor Ferrell requested Patrick Doherty follow up with
Ms. Taylor.
6. 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: February 24, 2014 Special Meeting, March 1, 2014 Special Meeting, March 4,
2014 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Lakota Middle School Sidewalk —13th Avenue SW (SW 314th Street to SW 316th Street)
— 85% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
c. 2014 Asphalt Overlay Project — Bid Award
e. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Submit an
Application
f. Family Funland Safety Surfacing
g. Program Year 2013 CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
h. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Grant — Target Zero Amendment #1
i. Purchase of Two Additional Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
k. Flower Basket Installation for City Center
Mayor Ferrell pulled item. 6.j.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge pulled item. 6.d.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved approval of Consent Agenda items 6.a. through
6.c. and items 6.e. through 6.1i and 6.k. Councilmember Celski second.
Councilmember Moore spoke in support of item 6b.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
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Councilmember Assefa- Dawson Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
6.d. S. 320th Street (11th Place South to 15 Limited Access) Preservation Proiect — Bid Award
Deputy Mayor Burbidge stated she pulled this item to recognize the work of City staff,
specifically Public Works. It is unusual for the Federal Government to provide funds for
established roads. The City has diligently maintained its roads while other cities have not.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was pleased to report that the City was not penalized for being
responsible with maintenance, but instead received 1.1 million dollars for this project. She
noted the bid award before Council includes the Federal funding plus $500,000 of City funds.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved move to authorize staff to award the S 320th
Street Preservation Project to Miles Resources, LLC, the lowest, responsive,
responsible bidder, in the amount of $1,199,986.34 and approve a 10% contingency of
$119,998.00 for a total of $1,319,984.34, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
contract. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Assefa - Dawson Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0
6. i. Purchase of Signage and Equipment for New Police Substation
Police Chief Hwang stated the two primary tasks remaining for the substation are the signage
and monument. Upon Council approval tonight, the sign bid would be awarded to Velma
signs. Work continues on workstations, phones, and related needs for the substation. The
grand opening is scheduled for late April 2014 or early May.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the purchase of the signage for the
temporary downtown police department substation. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Assefa - Dawson Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7 -0
7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Kinq County Transportation District — Proposition 1
Mayor Ferrell reviewed the purpose of and format for the Public Hearing.
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• Presentations (Pro / Con Committees):
City Clerk McNeilly performed a drawing to determine the order of Committee
presentations. (Committee representatives were given 5 minutes to speak).
Con Committee spokesperson Will Knedlik provided arguments opposing Proposition
One.
Pro Committee spokesperson April Putney provided arguments supporting Proposition
One.
• Public Comment: Mayor Ferrell called for public comment. (3 minute limit).
Jerry Galland spoke in opposition of the proposition.
Pat Montgomery spoke in support of the proposition.
Jeremy Une spoke in support of the proposition.
Nicholas Cilluffo with Forterra, spoke in support of the proposition.
• Council Action:
Mayor Ferrell noted the Council was provided with two draft resolutions in their agenda
packet for their consideration — one supporting the proposition and another opposing
it.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to oppose King County Transportation
District Proposition No. 1. Councilmember Duclos second.
Motion: Councilmember Moore moved to suspend the Council Rules and continue
the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa - Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
Councilmembers Duclos and Celski spoke in support of the motion to oppose Proposition
One.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson shared her concerns with opposing Proposition One.
Mayor Ferrell asked Chief of Staff Wilson to describe the amount of funding which would
come back to the City under this proposition. Mr. Wilson stated approximately $2.3M
annually would be returned to the City. This would free up utility tax funds for other items.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Moore spoke in opposition of the motion and
in support of Proposition One.
Councilmembers Duclos and Councilmember Celski clarified and expanded on their
reasons for opposing Proposition One.
Councilmember Moore and Deputy Mayor Burbidge clarified and expanded on their
reasons for supporting Proposition One.
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8.
Councilmember Maloney spoke in support of Proposition One.
Councilmember Honda called for the question.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
Motion failed 2 -5.
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to adopt a Resolution Supporting King
County Transportation District Proposition No. 1. Councilmember Moore second.
The motion was clarified that the resolution under the motion endorses the Pro
Committee.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski No
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos No
Motion carried 5 -2. Resolution 14 -657
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Council Committee Appointments for 2014 -2015
In accordance with Council Rule 20.9 the Deputy Mayor makes the Council Committee
appointments and the Council ratifies the appointments. Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported
the Committee appointments for Council approval are as follows:
Finance /Economic Development/Reoional Affairs Committee:
Chair Dini Duclos, Bob Celski, Martin Moore
Land Use/Transportation Committee:
Chair Bob Celski, Kelly Maloney, Lydia Assefa - Dawson
Parks /Recreation /Human Services & Public Safetv Committee:
Chair Susan Honda, Dini Duclos, Martin Moore
Motion: Councilmember Celski
moved to ratify the Council Committee
appointments as presented. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
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Motion carried 7 -0.
b. Acquisition of Brooklake Property
Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe provided a PowerPoint presentation describing
the proposed acquisition. He highlighted background /historical information on the property
and noted representatives from the Federal Way Community Center Association and the
Federal Way Historical Society contacted the City to the discuss transferring this property
to the City. If Council approves the transfer, the City would pay delinquent property taxes
associated with the property. In addition, there are subleases and code violations on the
property that need to be resolved. Mr. Roe reviewed the proposed steps outside legal
counsel has recommended accompany the acquisition of the property.
Motion: Councilmember Honda
moved to authorize the Mayor to execute the
necessary documents for the acquisition of Brooklake property and authorize the
funds for the delinquent taxes. Deputy Mayor Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa - Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
c. Twin Lakes / Westway Neighborhood Greenway Proposal
Nick Cilluffo with Forterra provided a summary of the background work that went into
developing the Twin Lakes / Westway Neighborhood Greenway route recommendations.
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez stated the policy question before the Council is whether
the City should adopt the proposal to establish a greenway in the Twin Lakes / Westway
vicinity to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and circulation. He reviewed the road
tools /signage proposed which include shared lane markings, bike boxes, toucan signals,
as well as the locations where tools /signage would be implemented.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Perez regarding the road tools /signage
placement and costs.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to adopt the Twin Lakes/Westway
Neighborhood Greenway report and
list projects for its implementation on the
Capital Improvement Plan. Deputy Mayor Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
d. Korean Garden
Deputy Public Works Director Ken Miller reported the City received an application for
private develop of City property into a proposed Korean garden that would be open to the
public. The proposed development would be on five acres located adjacent to the King
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County Aquatic Center. Mr. Miller highlighted City Resolution 13 -652 which describes the
process /protocol for private development of City property. He presented information
included in the development application and reviewed the next steps in the process if this
item is approved.
Councilmember Maloney shared her concerns with the lack of public communication that
occurred with the proposed development. She would like to see a mailing go out to the
residents surrounding the property.
Councilmember Celski stated he is excited about this proposed garden. He stated the
work EarthCorps has performed in that area is targeted to removing blackberry bushes.
Councilmember Duclos would like to see the process for this type of project/application
improved.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson inquired if future funding requests may come to the City
for this project.
Councilmember Maloney feels it is important for other groups to know about the'option for
private development of City property.
Councilmember Honda spoke to the process this proposal has gone through to date and
shared her concerns about the project. She proposed written conditions be required that
state King County will provide power, water and parking for the project. She also asked
that significant trees on the property be preserved.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the use of approximately 5 acres
of City property adjacent to the Aquatic Center, west of the BPA Trail and Panther
Lake for a Korean Garden which would be open to the public; and approve the
design /development process to proceed. Deputy Mayor Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
9. ORDINANCES
First Reading & Enactment:
a. CB# 646: Amendina Federal Wav Revised Code Regardinq Pawnbrokers and
Secondhand Dealers
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Pawnbroker and
Secondhand Dealer Business Requirements; declaring an emergency and amending
Federal Way Revised Code 12.15.230
Deputy City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall reviewed the two revisions being proposed
to Federal Way Revised Code 12.15.230. The first revision would require
secondhand precious metal dealers to keep a business book. The second
revision is to subsection (i) of FWRC 12.15.230, striking the work "or" and
replacing it with "and." Ms. Pearsall noted staff is recommending suspending the
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Council Rules to allow for first reading and enactment of the ordinance and allow
for a declaration of emergency and have the ordinance become effective
immediately.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to suspend Council Rule 2.2(8) for
first - reading and enactment of the ordinance (Council Bill #646) and moved
to approve the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Maloney second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0. Ordinance 14 -761
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
First Reading:
b. CB# 645: Ordinance to Vacate a Portion of S 337th Street
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to vacating a portion of
South 337th Street located on the north side of S. 337th Street, west of 3 Place S.
adjacent to Lot 1 of Louise's North Lake Addition Plat at Federal Way
Street Systems Project Engineer John Mulkey reported the City received a
petition to vacate a portion of S. 337th Street. The proposed vacation area is
approximately 38 feet long and 10 feet wide. On January 7, 2014 a Public
Hearing was conducted and the vacation request was approved with the following
condition, which the applicant has met:
All affected utilities be granted easements through the property
Payment of 100 percent of the appraised value of the vacated area.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to approve
proposed ordinance vacating a portion of South 3371 h
reading for enactment at the April 1, 2014 City
Councilmember Duclos second.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0.
Second Reading:
and forward the
Street to second
Council meeting.
c. CB# 643 Amending the Business Registration Appeals Process
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending the Business
Registration Appeals Process; amending section 12.05.210 and repealing section
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12.05.230 of the Federal Way Revised Code
The Council received a presentation on this item at the March 4th meeting, and
forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for second reading and enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved adoption and enactment of the
ordinance amending the business registration appeals process.
Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0. Ordinance 14 -762
d. CB# 644 2014 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington relating to Budgets and Finance to
Carry Forward Funds revising the 2013 -14 Biennial Budget
The Council received a presentation on this item at the March 4th meeting, and
forwarded the ordinance to this meeting for second reading and enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved adoption and enactment of the carry
forward budget adjustment. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 7 -0. Ordinance 14 -763
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos provided written comments to the City Clerk and asked that they be
summarized and entered into the minutes. Mayor Ferrell agreed. SUMMARY: Councilmember
Duclos attended the March 12, 2014 meeting of the Sound Cities Policy Issues Committee where
the following items were discussed:
• Climate change efforts in King County - The Growth Management Planning Council is
scheduled to make a policy decision in July, setting a greenhouse gas reduction target
and measurement framework. Councilmember Duclos would like the City to provide
input on this topic. An Interlocal Agreement has been drafted then agrees to participate
and contribute designated staff and funding to the King County- Cities Climate
Collaboration.
• Hazardous Waste Fee Rate Structure — Proposed revisions to the current rate structure
were discussed. Currently businesses and multi - family residents are charged the same
flat rate as companies and multi - family residences that produce large volumes of solid
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waste. Proposed rate changes will correct this. Businesses and multi - family residential
garbage accounts will be affected. Single family residential accounts will not be
affected.
Transportation Benefit District - Sound Cities Association (SCA) sent a letter to the
King County Council supporting action to address critical transportation needs and
provide funding for roads and transit for King County and member cities. SCA Board of
Directors supports the formation of a county -wide Transportation Benefit District. If
approved, 60 percent of the funds collected will go to Metro and 40 percent to the
County and cities.
King County Disaster Framework for Public /Private Partnership Emergency
Management Advisory Committee - The framework has recently been updated and is
ready for partners to sign on.
Councilmember Moore did not provide a report.
Councilmember Celski encouraged everyone to attend the annual Rollermania event on March
31, 2014 at Pattison's West to benefit ReachOut Homeless Shelter.
Councilmember Honda announced Sound Transit will have an information table at the Federal
Way Library on 1st Ave. on March 20tH
Councilmember Maloney did not provide a report.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson announced both her children have been invited to speak at WE
Day.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported the Planning Commission is conducting a meeting on the
Comprehensive Plan on March 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. She thanked Cary Roe for his work and
noted her appreciation for the legacy he is leaving behind for Federal Way.
11. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Ferrell announced he and staff will be meeting with the architect working the Towne
Square Park next week.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Mayor and Council did not adjourn to Executive Session
13. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the meeting at 11:48 p.m.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CIVIC, City 4CIerk
Approved by Council: April 1, 2014
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