Council MIN 10-07-2014 SpecialCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 7, 2014 — 6:15 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the regular meeting to order at 6:24 p.m.
City 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.
Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson arrived at 6:31 p.m.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Burbidge led the flag salute.
3. PERFORMING ARTS & CONFERENCE CENTER (PACC) DESIGN UPDATE
Consultant Presentation
Council Discussion /Questions
Mayor Ferrell introduced PJ Santos, of Lorax Partners, and Wendy Pautz, of LMN Architects, who
gave a thoughtful presentation to Council on the developing design elements of the Performing Arts
and Conference Center. The design elements will include a softened street edge, active plaza and
rain garden, textured lines and glass lobby. They displayed a design model and reviewed the site
plan, building materials and proposed textiles. Mr. Santos stated the PACC will be operational for the
holidays of 2016 with the main construction beginning in the spring of 2015.
Councilmembers asked a variety of questions regarding the overall project and timeline including the
size of the facility and its capacity; as well as the possibility of connecting the PACC to the proposed
hotel either directly or through a shared walkway. Councilmembers concurred they would like to have
additional input as the project continues.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the special meeting at 7:02
pm.
Attest:
D. Courtney, CIVIC,
Approved by Council: 10/21/20
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