Council MIN 08-12-2014 RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
August 12, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,
Councilmember LydiaAssefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan
Honda, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini
Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Interim City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and Deputy City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bob Kellogg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. American Flag Installation at 320th near Hwy 99
Public Works Director Marwan Salloum gave a background on the history of this item which
originated through a citizen request from Bob Kellogg. Mr. Salloum displayed visual
renderings of 320th Street with the proposed flags. Council asked various clarifying questions
regarding safety and sight distance when at half -staff.
b. King County Public Health Briefing
Mayor Ferrell introduced Patty Hayes, Interim Director, Public Health- Seattle King County;
who reviewed the County budget process and answered Council questions regarding the
proposed cuts made in South King County. Councilmembers also asked the "buy- back"
amount of the clinic; Ms. Hayes stated the current cost to keep the Federal Way clinic open is
$1.1 million per year, which includes facilities and staff.
c. National Night Out Report
Chief Hwang reported on a successful National Night Out. He thanked Councilmembers for
attending multiple neighborhoods in the city and estimated approximately 1,200 participated in
30 different neighborhood events. He also thanked South King County Fire and Rescue who
also participated in the events.
d. Toys R Us Buildinq Demolition
Deputy Parks Director Steve lkerd highlighted before and after pictures of the former Toys R
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Us site demolition, including a picture taken this morning of the entire building down. Council
concurred they were pleased to see such progress on the new Performing Arts and
Conference Center site.
e. Streets Projects Update
Public Works Director Salloum gave a brief report on the Streets Projects in the city, including
eight completed projects and two ongoing projects.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Appointment of Economic Development Director Tim Johnson
Mayor Ferrell introduced Tim Johnson, who was appointed and is awaiting Council
confirmation as the Economic Development Director. The Council welcomed Mr.
Johnson, who has vast experience Economic Development and New Market Tax
Credits.
• Introduction of Interim Community Development Director Larry Frazier
Mayor Ferrell introduced Interim Community Development Director Larry Frazier.
Mr. Frazier has over 53 years of municipal experience; he thanked Mayor Ferrell
and noted the staff is working hard accomplishing things.
• Report on Town Square Park Movie Night
Parks Director John Hutton was pleased to report the city's first Town Square Park
movie night was a huge success. The weather was beautiful and the Mayor and
Councilmembers were on hand to help hand out free popcorn. Mr Hutton stated
there were 936 residents that attended the first movie night; he noted a second
movie night is scheduled in September.
• Playground Equipment for Town Square Park
A brief discussion ensued regarding the long term use of the Park as the original
plan for the 4 acres was a mixed use with a 2 -acre park. Councilmember Honda,
Chair of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Council
Committee stated this topic was discussed at the last Committee meeting. The
Council will discuss the future vision for the Park and the total acreage at the next
Council meeting. Councilmembers asked citizens to contact the city with their
ideas and opinions.
Mayor Ferrell further reported on his and his colleagues' attendance at the FUSION events
which supports transitional housing for women and children. He noted Congressman Adam
Smith visited recently and discussed New Market Tax Credits and visited our Town Square
Park and PACC site. Mayor Ferrell was also pleased to report the Youth Advancing
Leadership program was at City Hall this afternoon.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Robin Corale, CEO for the King County Multi Service Center, spoke on the apparent inequities
of closing the Public Health Clinics in Federal Way and Auburn, given the percentage of low
income families in these communities.
Tracey Hills, stated he was disappointed the city did not have a large park event for National
Night Out such as other local cities.
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Bill Gates, stated he supports the Council's Resolution regarding the Opposition of the
proposed closure of the King County Public Health clinics. He also stated as a Fire
Commissioner they will be drafting a similar resolution also opposing the cuts in the area.
Ed Plumlee, Assistant Fire Chief supports the Council Resolution. He mirrored the comments
of Commissioner Gates regarding the cuts in Federal Way and Auburn. He noted the impact
on the closures, the timing of the closures and the lack of notice to community partners.
Mayor Ferrell also acknowledged the six individuals in the audience who did not speak during
the public comment portion of the agenda, however were wearing red shirts that said "These
Cuts can Kill ". He thanked them for coming to the meeting tonight and showing support.
Betty Taylor, stated she was disappointed in the turn -out of Federal Way's National Night Out
and said in a city of 90,000 people this should be a larger community event, such as the 4th of
July event.
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: July 15, 2014 Regular and Special Meetings; July 29, 2014 Special Meeting
b. Vouchers
c. Monthly Financial Report - June 2014
d. Zayo Group, LLC Conduit Lease Agreement
e. Mark Twain NTS '14 — 25 Dr S & 22 Ave S (S 284th PI to Star Lake Road)
f. Demolition of Structure located at 28866 Pacific Hwy S
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 5(a).
THROUGH 5(f); COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Confirmation of Parks Department Director
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO CONFIRM JOHN HUTTON AS THE CITY'S NEW
PARKS DIRECTOR; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
CouncilmemberAssefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
b. Resolution: Possible Closing of King County Public Health Clinic in Federal Way
The Council very strongly support this Resolution and questioned the apparent and appalling
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inequities for the low income residents of South King County. They re- stated the statistics
showing these families will not travel outside their communities for health care options for their
families.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLTUION OPPOSING
THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE KING COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC IN FEDERAL WAY;
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. American Flag Installation at 320th near Hwy 99
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
This item was discussed earlier on the agenda under Presentations.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 60 -FOOT HIGH MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE, WITH FLAG AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENTAND LIGHTING, TO BE INSTALLED WITHING THE WIDEST SECTION
OF THE MEDIAN ON S 320TH STREET BETWEEN SR99 AND 20TH AVE S, ALONG WITH
INSTALLATION OF FLAG POLE BRACKETS ON STREET LUMINAIRE POLES ALONG S. 320TH
STREET BETWEEN 11TH PLACE SOUTH AND 23RD AVENUE SOUTH AND AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO SIGN ANY CONTRACT ASSOCIATED WITH THAT WORK, THE COST OF WHICH IS
NOT TO EXCEED $35,000; COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
d. New Dawn Case Management System
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Information Technologies Manager Thomas Fichtner and Presiding Municipal Court Judge
Dave Larson updated Council on this system and its capabilities to reduce staff time for
multiple department users including Court, Police, and the SCORE facility. This program will
also eliminate the need for paper documents.
Staff responded to Council questions of server space and security issues.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GOODS AND SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NEW DAWN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WITH A TOTAL COMPENSATION NOT
TO EXCEED $238,085.86 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT,
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
At 9:28pm Mayor Ferrell recessed the regular meeting for approximately 5 minutes. The
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meeting reconvened at 9:34pm.
e. Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Support Services Association
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL WAY POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. ORDINANCES
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
First Reading and Enactment
a. CB# 655 — Amendments to FWRC Title 19 for Group Homes Type III approved
Ordinance #14 -771
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Group Homes Type 11 and
Type 111; amending FWRC 19.05.070, 19.105.050, 19, 205.060, and 19.220.090, and adding
new sections to FWRC 19.240. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 09 -610, 09 -605, 09 -593, 07 -559,
01 -385, 99 -333, 97 -291, 96 -270, and 94 -223)
Senior Planner Janet Shull gave a brief history of Group Homes Type III and where they are
allowed to locate in the city which must be 1000 feet from churches, schools, parks and
daycare facilities.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW FIRST
READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINACE IN ONE MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER
DUCLOS SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
First Reading
b. CB# 654 — Zayo Group, LLC Franchise Amendment
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending the Nonexclusive Franchise
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granted to Zayo Group, LLC to occupy Rights -of -Way of the City of Federal Way, Washington,
within the specified franchise area for the purposes of installing fiber optic network within and
through the City of Federal Way (Amending Ord. No. 13 -738)
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI
SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Second Reading
C. CB# 653 — Amendment of FWRC Title 13 "Buildings" to Adopt State Mandated
2014 Electrical Code approved Ordinance #14 -772
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the adoption of
the 2014 National Electrical Code and related matters; amending Title 13,
`Buildings';- amending FWRC 13.11.110, Enforcement,- amending FWRC
13.38.20, Electrical codes adopted, and, amending FWRC 13.38.40,
Amendments. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 13 -743
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. Motion carried 7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson thanked the Communities that welcomed her for the National
Night Out. She is excited about changes being discussed with Councilmembers Moore and
Honda with regards to the Youth Commission. She thanked Marwan Salloum and his staff for the
new recycling bins at Sacajawea Middle School. She is pleased to hear about more potential uses
of New Market Tax Credits; and the new utility box covers.
Councilmember Maloney was also happy to participate in National Night Out in two separate
neighborhoods. She reported she would be attending an upcoming AWC workshop and
showcased the new idea of having blank notebooks at bookstores, coffee shops and various
locations throughout the city. She encourages citizens to write their thoughts either positive or
negative about Federal Way. She is also concerned over the public health program closing and
thanked the community members who attended tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Honda spoke about the city's latest Parks and Recreation brochure with activities
for all ages through the end of the year. She reported she also enjoyed National Night Out and
was happy to interact at five different communities, where she was asked about a city cemetery,
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sidewalks and cross walks. She encouraged citizens give feedback on the Town Square Park;
this item will be discussed at the next Parks Committee Meeting. She will be attending the Desna
Cup this weekend.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO ALLOW THE
MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST 10:OOPM; DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE SECOND. Motion carried
7 -0.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Celski congratulated Finance Director Ade Ariwoola and the staff for the
outstanding audit report. He noted the auditor's comments stated Federal Way leads other cities.
He reported on his Federal Way 40th class reunion and thanked Bruce Honda who facilitated a
tour of the old Federal Way High School before it is demolished. He was pleased to attend the
reunions formal event at the Community Center- he highly recommends the Community Center for
anyone looking for a venue. He reported the next meeting of the Land Use Transportation
Committee meeting will be held on September 8th
Councilmember Moore reported Advancing Leadership Youth will be meeting at City Hall and he
will be participating. He also was thankful for National Night Out Communities he visited. Last
week he met with Trillium Employment Services with Mayor Ferrell. He stated they place special
needs individuals in local companies. He was excited to report on the work he, and
Councilmembers Assefa- Dawson and Councilmember Honda are working on regarding the Youth
Commission. He stated he is also concerned for those affected by the Public Health cuts and
upcoming transportation cuts. He believes Federal Way is in the position to be a leader in the
region and advocate for the families in Federal Way.
Mayor Ferrell stated there will be a presentation by Trillium at the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Duclos reported on her attendance with other Councilmembers for National Night
Out on Crime. She briefly updated on the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Committee
developing proposed priorities. She stated the top five are: 1)Restoring funding to the Public
Works Trust Fund; 2) Maintain existing state shared revenues; 3) Securing a portion of the
marijuana excise tax revenue; 4) Maintain existing funding sources for infrastructure grants and
loans; and 5) Restore the liquor revenue sharing. She thanked the Mayor and Council for their
stance on the potential cuts at Public Health and believes the South County with the greatest
needs seem to get the biggest cuts; she highly encouraged citizens to contact their County
Councilmembers to voice opposition to these cuts.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge thanked Councilmember Honda for highlighting the upcoming Desna Cup
—just one of the many events and cultural celebrations which receive funding from the Tourism
Enhancement Grants. She also reported she attended multiple events during the National Night
Out on Crime. She continued to thank those who attended and testified their concerns over the
potential Public Health cuts in South King County. She echoed comments of other
Councilmembers encouraging citizens to contact King County Councilmembers who are making
these cuts. She reported she sat in on a Chamber meeting with Congressman Adam Smith on
small businesses where she was able to report on the PACC project; and is excited to be moving
forward with the PACC and all the events downtown at Town Square Park.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to come before the City Council, Mayor Ferrell adjourned the
regular meeting at 10:10pm.
Attest:
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StepI*i4 Courtney, CIVIC, Deputy (Cit Clerk
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