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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 4, 2014 — 7:00 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the regular meeting to order at 7:19 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
Anthony Murrietta led the flag salute
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT'S AGENDA TO ADD AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION AS ITEM 10 PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) TO DISCUSS PROPERTY
ACQUISITION; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa- Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney
yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE — Honoring Representative Roger Freeman
Mayor Ferrell asked for a moment of silence to honor and remember former City Councilmember and
State Representative Roger Freeman who recently lost his battle with cancer. He noted a fund has
been set up for the family of Mr. Freeman and the information, for those wishing to donate, is
available through the Mayor's Office.
Councilmember Moore, who was Representative Freeman's Legislative Assistant, spoke to his
character and integrity and the huge loss for himself and this community which he loved and served.
Councilmembers echoed Councilmember Moore's sentiments, noting a huge loss for all.
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Mayor Ferrell noted the flags at all city facilities have been lowered to half -staff for the week in honor
of Representative Freeman; including the new flag on 320th street. He stated the Celebration of Life
for Roger Freeman will be on November 22nd at 1 pm at Our Savior's Baptist Church on 320tH
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificates of Re- Appointment — Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read Certificates of Appointment for the re- appointment of Rose Ehl;
Jenny Vasquez; and Joann Piquette to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Ms. Ehl
accepted her certificate and thanked the Council.
b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the upcoming "Raise the Flag" event on Veteran's
Day. The program is set and is expected to be a wonderful, successful event including guest
speakers, Todd Beamer High School Band, and local veterans. He noted the businesses in
the area have been very positive and supportive of the event. Councilmember Honda also
encouraged citizens to also attend the Historical Society and Kiwanis Veterans Day event at
Todd Beamer later in the afternoon.
Public Works Director Marwan Salloum showed a brief photo slide show of the installation of
the flag pole into the median on 320th including the before, during and after pictures.
Mayor Ferrell reported on the recent installation of artwork at Town Square Park by the
Advancing Leadership Youth and local high school students; he encouraged everyone to stop
by and view the addition to the back wall at the park. He further reminded citizens of the next
Mayor's Neighborhood Connection Meeting on November 131h at Panther Lake Elementary
School.
Mayor Ferrell discussed meetings with regional partners regarding Sound Transit Link Light
Rail. Deputy Mayor Burbidge encouraged citizens to take a field trip to the north to view the
recent construction to get a sense of the Sound Transit stations and exactly what a raised
platform would look like in our city. Mayor Ferrell stated the legislature will decide if ST3 will be
on the 2016 ballot which would fund light rail to Federal Way.
He noted he recently met with US Senator Patty Murray in her office regarding New Market
Tax Credits for the PACC; he was pleased to report she pledged her support and would reach
out to the US Treasury Department.
Government Affairs Coordinator Chris Carrel highlighted some photos from the City staff's
recent Halloween event held at City Hall during their lunch hour.
5. CITIZEN COMMENT
Betty Taylor spoke in remembrance of Representative Roger Freeman. She would like to see a
city and or a state Proclamation issued for Roger Freeman Day; and would also like to see a road
named after Mr. Freeman.
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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 maybe removed by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: October 15, 2014 Special Meeting; October 21St Regular and Special Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — September 2014
c. Vouchers
d. Authorizing of an Amendment to a CDBG Housing Repair Program Contract -
Northwest Roof, Inc.
e. Authorizing of an Amendment to a CDBG Housing Repair Program Contract — M.A.D.
Construction
f. Authorizing of an Amendment to a CDBG Housing Repair Program Contract —All 4
Construction
g. Fall 2014 Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) Awards /Allocation of Residual Funds
h. Synchro Software Purchase /Traffic Engineering Software
i. Public Works Inspector Vehicle Replacement/ Authorization to Utilize Replacement
Fund
j. Dumas Bay Centre & Knutzen Family Theatre Fire Panel Upgrade
k. X -Ray Equipment for Court Security
Deputy Mayor Burbidge pulled item (g) for potential conflict of interest.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS A -F; AND H -K AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 7 -0 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
Item (g)/ Fall 2014 Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) Awards /Allocation of Residual Funds.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0; Deputy Mayor
Burbidge recused.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge recused Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Cancellation of December 16, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
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DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.1(1) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CANCELLING THE DECEMBER 16, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER
DUCLOS 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
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ferrell opened the first Public Hearing on the 2015 -2016 Budget and Property Tax Levy as
required by RCW 35a.34 at 7:55pm.
a. 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget & Property Tax Levy (as required by RCW 35A.34)
Staff Presentation
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola reviewed the statutory requirements regarding the
filing of the budget and the subsequent public hearings which are scheduled for
tonight — November 4th and November 18th during the regular Council Meetings.
Mayor Ferrell noted one change to the budget was adding back in funding which
was previously allocated for the Branding initiative. That will be included into the
budget moving forward.
Public Comment
No Public Comment given.
Council Discussion
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CONTINUE TO PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
2015 -2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET TO NOEVEMBER 18TH FOR FURTHER PUBLIC COMMENT;
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
yes
Councilmember Maloney
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Duclos, Councilmember Maloney and Councilmember Assefa- Dawson had no report
this evening.
Councilmember Moore thanked the Council and the city for recognizing Representative Freeman.
Councilmember Celski thanked Advancing Leadership's Teri Hickel for her work with the Advancing
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Leadership Youth and their efforts on the welcome artwork installed at Town Square Park. He
thanked all who attended and supported the Community Caregiving Network's recent fundraiser at
Steel Lake Presbyterian Church and encouraged everyone to attend the Veteran's Day events in
Federal Way; the "Raise the Flag" event on 320th, and the "Honoring our Own" at Todd Beamer High
School.
Councilmember Honda reported the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and
Public Safety Council Committee will be November 10th; which is one day early due to the holiday.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be
November 12th at 8am. She was happy to be able to attend the newest Habitat for Humanity project
which marked the 50th home in Federal Way; the 200th home for Delta Airlines Employees and the
400th Habitat Home. She noted she attend a wonderful performance at the Twin Lakes Golf and
Country Club which was a fundraiser for the PACC project..
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ADDED ITEM)
Property Acquisition /Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
At 8:06 pm Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); anticipated time is 15
minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 8:36pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the regular meeting at
8:36pm.
Attest:
Approved by Council: 11/18/2014
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