Council MIN 10-21-2014 SpecialCITY OF
V� Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 21, 2014 — 5:30 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the regular meeting to order at 5:37 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: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Norma Blanchard led the flag salute.
3. BRIEFING /CHANGES TO CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN PROCESS
a. City's Role in the King County HOME Consortium
Staff Presentation
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson reported staff was notified by King County there
were changes to the Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Plan
process and requirements beginning in 2015. Although Federal Way left the King County
CDBG Consortium in 2011 when it became a direct entitlement, the City is still a member of
the King County HOME Consortium. The City's individual Consolidated Plan will be replaced
by the King County Consortium Consolidated Plan for the period 2015 -2019.
He noted Community Services staff is working with HUD, King County and the cities of
Auburn, Kent, and Bellevue (other direct entitlement communities in the Consortium) to make
this transition. Due to the late notification, the entitlement cities (including Federal Way) are
each preparing a letter requesting an extension to allow for time, additional work in planning,
public participation and adopt to the new eCon Planning Suite. Representatives from HUD
have indicated such extensions will be granted.
Council Discussion /Questions
Councilmember asked clarifying questions of Mr. Watson and thanked him for his
presentation.
4. TOWN SQUARE PARK OPEN HOUSE /PUBLIC INPUT
Consultant Presentation /Nakano Associates
Parks Director John Hutton introduced Ida Ottesen of Nakano Associates who reviewed the
history of the site and the surrounding area of Federal Way. She reviewed the Comprehensive
Plan and how the park fits into the Plan and the status of the temporary park which is what is
at the site currently.
She also reviewed the survey results that have come in regarding the park and those that
have used it. She stated many of the results tended to want to see improvements to what is
there currently while planning for the future. Many results were positive regarding the Movie
Nights, Music events and Basketball Tournaments.
Analysis of the approximate 460 survey responses included:
• Majority of respondents were older than 30 (90 %)
• 70% women
• 50% had children under 18 years old
• 40% had visited the park more than once
• 90% of those drove to the park
• 50% had never visited the park.
Existing park features which scored high: Lawn area, picnic tables, and general landscaping.
Highest score for proposed features are restrooms, additional shade and a children's play
area. There were many comments that were received including long term and short term
suggestions that will be incorporated into the planning. She encouraged citizens to attend the
community design meeting in November and is looking for more input including youth and
young professionals.
She displayed a proposed diagram for options of developing just a portion of the acreage and
early renderings of the Town Square Park when fully developed.
Citizen Comment
No citizen comment was given.
Council Discussion /Questions
Mayor Ferrell asked clarifying questions regarding the timeline for this project. Ms. Ottesen
stated after the community meeting on November 22nd her firm will bring forward three options
of concepts and prices. She stated by late spring we should have a final design; and the
actual construction of the park is 6 months to a year and ground breaking may be in the
summer of 2016 or 2017. Mayor Ferrell stated he would like to see the goal for construction in
2016.
Councilmember Honda questioned and discussion ensued regarding the references to Sound
Transit Light Rail and it's alignment in the area. Councilmembers also asked to consider
including a Veteran's Memorial and or water feature in this park.
Mayor Ferrell asked citizens to attend and give input on the design at the next community
meeting held at the Community Center on November 22 at 9:30am.
5. ADJOURNMENT*
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the regular meeting at
6:36pm.
Attest:
Ve h ie D. Courtney, CIVIC Ci Clerk
Approved by Council: