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Council MIN 09-02-2014 RegularN CITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINTUES Council Chambers - City Hall September 2, 2014 — 7:00 p.m. www.cityoffederalway.com 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 Lydia Assefa- 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 Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE TO AMEND TONIGHTS AGENDA TO ADD A PRESENTATION UNDER ITEM 3; REPORT BY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SALLY MCLEAN; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. Motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Honda yes 3. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes a. Recognizing Special Olympic Athletes Accomplishments Parks Director John Hutton was pleased to introduce Sharon Boyle the Parks Departments Special Olympics Assistant. Ms. Boyle asked individuals to stand to be recognized by the Council and audience for their accomplishments in various sporting activities ranging from bowling, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming and track. She also recognized the coaches in the room. The athletes were given a round of applause and most were wearing their medals they have received. b. Police Chiefs Citation Certificates Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 September 2, 2014 Police Chief Andy Hwang recognized several individuals with the Police Chiefs citation award, who aided an elderly woman who was relocating from Arizona to Federal Way when her U- Haul with all her belongings was stolen from her motel. Chief Hwang was pleased to introduce Police Department staff, Hart Insurance Company, the Multi- Service Center and Deseret Industries who stepped up to make a meaningful difference to the victim, supplying her with furniture and household items. Ms. Emory expressed her sincere appreciation for those that helped her after losing everything she owned. c. (ADDED ITEM) Report by Interim Superintendent of FWPS, Sally McLean. Interim Superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools Sally McLean asked everyone to be aware school starts tomorrow and to watch for school zones, school buses and walkers. She briefed Council on the voter approved construction at Federal Way High School which will begin this year. She also noted the school district has partnered with United Way and several Seahawks will be on hand tomorrow at Lake Grove Elementary School where the playground will be renovated. She further noted she shares the deep concern with the proposed closure of the King County Public Health clinics and the impact to the students. d. Trillium Presentation Mayor Ferrell introduced Karen Williams and Jessica Lex of Trillium a company which assists with placement of individuals with developmental disabilities in employment. They presented a short informative video on the importance of an inclusive work environment. Ms. Williams stated Trillium currently partners with the school district and is able to place approximately 75% of students into the work force. Ms. Lex stated currently, 53% of Federal Way students are finding employment outside the city; a statistic they would like to see change. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Williams and Ms. Lex for the thoughtful presentation and spoke to supporting a city resolution regarding an inclusive work environment. e. Proclamation: Constitution Week Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the Constitution Proclamation to Sally Jarvis, Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Jarvis thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition and noted this is one way to reflect and honor the signing of the Constitution. f. Future of Town Square Park Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reported Council consensus is to keep the 4 acres a park, however remaining open for potential development options at the eastern and western edges of the park; and therefore placing permanent amenities in the center of the Park. Mr. Wilson stated Mayor Ferrell has retained the services of Nakano Associates to analyze and bring recommendations to the Council for cost and enhanced amenities. He stated Nakano is scheduled to present conceptual alternatives to the city by September 29, 2014. Council discussed the original purchase price and vision of the land when discussing future development. Discussion also centered on the vision for the park and future benefits and amenities. Councilmembers noted they are looking forward to a downtown transformation which will spur development in this area. g. Information on City's Current Tax Structure Finance Director Ade' Ariwoola gave a brief presentation on information specific to tax collected for and on behalf of the city. He reviewed property tax and sales tax distribution demonstrating which portions of these taxes come back to the city in relation to other Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 September 2, 2014 agencies including the State, County and School District. h. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Audit of Verizon Wireless Finance Director Ade' Ariwoola was pleased to report after a city audit of Verizon Wireless tax reporting; the city received a check in the amount of $139,714. Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Ariwoola on this audit finding. Movie Night at Town Square Park — Sept 6th Parks Director John Hutton announced the movie Despicable Me 2 will be showing at Town Square Park on September 6th — he noted the movie will begin around 8:30pm and they will be offering free popcorn and cotton candy; there will also be food vendors on hand. Mr. Hutton also reported there will a project beginning at Town Square Park where students representing all the high schools will write the word "Welcome" in 120 different languages which are the different languages spoken in the Federal Way School District. • King County Public Health Update Mayor Ferrell stated he has been in contact with King County Executive Dow Constantine and they are working towards a solution for Federal Way. He thanked the Federal Way Mirror for a story they did highlighting the potential closures. • Weyerhaeuser Update Mayor Ferrell reported on the Weyerhaeuser Corporation announcing they will be leaving Federal Way and his meeting with them. He noted he is working with legislators and looking at this as a great opportunity to recruit a possible college campus or another large corporation to the city. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Tracy Hills, spoke on behalf of the AKTION Club and will be participating in fundraising for the Club to pay for such items such as room rental and member dues. Jennie Hills, also spoke on behalf of AKTION Club and stated the club meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 7- 830pm. She also thanked the Federal Way Police Department for assistance regarding issues at her apartment complex. Lori Ginther -Hutt, spoke regarding the King County Public Health proposed cuts. She stated as a Public Health nurse who has lived in Federal Way and worked in these clinics she reaffirmed the need for these services for our low income families. Patty Furukawa - Stutz, a Public Health nurse gave a vivid example of one woman in a very difficult situation with a birth and loss of a child, who then utilized the services available at the Public Health Clinic. Robert Morrison, highlighted various areas of the city with safety concerns and inquired if the city could utilize the parking lot across from the Town Square Park where a gym facility used to be located. Betty Taylor, reported on an apparent "tent city" located at her apartment complex and her Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 September 2, 2014 concern over safety at the complex; she also asked the Council to come up with a song or slogan for Federal Way. 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: Regular Meeting August 12, 2014 b. Vouchers c. Monthly Financial Report — July 2014 d. Lakehaven Utility Easement for Norpoint Heights Plat e. Federal Way Municipal Court Tenant Improvement f. FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) 9. HUD S9GtOGR 108 Loan Guarantee PmgFam Funding AgFeement pulled and approved separately. h. Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS A -H; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. Councilmember Honda pulled item (g) HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Funding Agreement. The main motion to approve items a -f; and h passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Honda yes Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes Item g /HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Funding Agreement: Councilmember Honda stated she would not be supportive of this item as it is a loan. MOTION MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM G /HUD SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM FUNDING; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6 -1 as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Honda no 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Resolution: Creation of Federal Way Economic Redevelopment Zone Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 September 2, 2014 Finance Director Ade Ariwoola stated the Resolution if approved will classify a portion of the downtown as a Redevelopment Zone in order to better qualify for New Market Tax Credits. Council asked clarifying questions of staff, including unintended consequences and if this is a requirement for eligibility for the credits. Chief of Staff Brian Wilson stated with the additional coaching and counseling from both the new Finance Director and new Economic Development Director they are finding processes which will help our chances of funding. Mr. Ariwoola stated he does not foresee any additional consequences to other businesses as this is stating the city is planning on putting funding in this area for redevelopment purposes. Interim City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall also responded to Council question regarding the moratorium; which this resolution will not affect. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT ZONE; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Honda yes b. Town Square Playground Equipment - TABLED Council discussed the option of tabling this discussion until they had options back from Nakano regarding plans and estimates. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO COME BACK TO COUNCIL AFTER THE NAKANO PLAN AND OPTIONS HAVE BEEN PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER HONDA SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Honda yes 7. ORDINANCES First Reading a. CB #656 — Rate Structure for Surface Water Utility Rate Adiustment An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending the rate structure for storm and surface water utility by 12% and adding an annual CPI adjusted rate increase thereafter. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90 -32, 91 -117, 96 -277, and 02 -433) Interim Deputy Public Works Director Will Appleton gave a brief presentation to Council regarding utility taxes that the city collects. He outlined the mission and responsibilities of Surface Water Management; the Funding; Proposed Rate Increase and the SWM Rate Structure Comparison. Mr. Appleton stated to meet the objectives including permit requirements; aging infrastructure; and state mandates the staff is recommending that a rate increase of 12% be implemented in 2015, followed by an annual rate increase tied to the June CPI thereafter. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Appleton for his presentation. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page S of 7 September 2, 2014 COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED COUNCIL BILL #656 — RATE STRUCTURE FOR SURFACE WATER UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENT TO SECOND READING /ENACTMENT AT THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: 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 b. CB# 654 — Zayo Group LLC, Franchise Amendment An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Amending the Nonexclusive franchise 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 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Honda yes 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Duclos had no report this evening. Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Moore spoke to the history and importance of Labor Day and thanked the Mayor and Council for being supportive of the inclusive work environment model and looks forward to a Council Resolution. Councilmember Celski announced he would be participating in the Reach -Out Homeless Shelter fundraising breakfast on September 9th at the Christian Faith Center. He noted the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be September 8th at 5:30pm. Councilmember Honda reported on the upcoming workshop which is a requirement for groups or individuals applying for a Contract for Services funding. The Workshop is September 10th from 6 -7pm and is not only helpful for questions regarding the process; but a requirement of submission. She spoke about the Chili Cook off September 27th at the Farmers Market; and reported the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Council Committee meeting is Tuesday, September 9th at 5pm. Councilmember Maloney stated she is anxiously awaiting the new Economic Development Director Tim Johnson whom she will be handing over the Rebranding Initiative and the College Initiative to oversight. She is excited about the feedback received and is looking forward to focus group and Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 September 2, 2014 surveys to gather more public input. She thanked Councilmembers, staff members and community members who have been working on these goals. CouncilmemberAssefa- Dawson wished everyone a happy Ethiopian New Years on September 11`n Mayor Ferrell encouraged citizens to attend the meet and greet with the City Attorney interviews on Thursday, September 4th at 6pm. Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance along with Congressman Adam Smith and Representative Dave Reichert at a Youth Homelessness Roundtable. She announced a ribbon - cutting ceremony for the local Roasting Company Cafe D'arte and spoke to the King County Public Health budget cuts and the issues of fairness for all tax payers in the county. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the City Council, Mayor Ferrell adjourned the regular meeting at 9:57pm. Attest: ie Courtney, CIVIC, Deputy ICity Clerk Approved by Council: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 September 2, 2014