Council MIN 11-18-2014 RegularCITY OF
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 18, 2014 — 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Special Meeting to order at the hour of 7:02 pm
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
Dick Mayer led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearing -In of New Police Officers
Mayor Ferrell announced he was honored to administer the Oaths of Office to four new Federal Way
Police Officers. Chief Hwang introduced Officer R.B. Blackshear; Officer William Lemmon; Officer
Clint March; and Officer Andrew Sederberg.
b. Proclamation: Buyer Beware /Human Trafficking
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the Proclamation to Robert Beiser, Director of Seattle
Against Slavery. He thanked the Mayor and Council for the proclamation and their support and
acknowledgement of this public safety issue.
c. Human Services Agency - Institute for Family Development
Kimberly House, Clinical Supervisor for the Institute for Family Development spoke to update Council
on the important programs which help families in Federal Way. The Institute for Family Development
was founded in 1982 by Federal Way member Charlotte Booth, and has the mission of bringing
Parents and Children together to build stronger families. She highlighted the program PACT (Parents
and Children Together) and thanked the Council for their continued support and grant funding.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the "Raise the Flag" Event held on Veteran's Day. Parks
Director John Hutton further reported and highlighted photographs from the event showing the flag
raising, and those in attendance including Senator Patty Murray, and King County Councilman Pete
von Reichbauer to dedicate both the flag and renaming of 320th Street to "Veteran's Way" (honorary).
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Mr. Hutton was pleased the event was flawless which included the support of staff, citizens, business
owners, local band students and Jr. ROTC. Councilmembers were pleased with the event and
thanked the Mayor and staff for all the tremendous work and collective effort to make this event
happen.
Parks Director Hutton further reported at the request of the Mayor on the upcoming Holiday events
including the Tree Lighting at Town Square Park on December 6th and the Movie Night featuring the
Disney movie "Frozen" on Friday, December 12th at the Federal Way Community Center. He invited
citizens to attend a Park Planning meeting on November 22nd at the Federal Way Community Center.
Mayor Ferrell reported on the final Neighborhood Connection meeting for 2014 which was located at
Panther Lake. He stated these meetings have been a success in bringing City Hall to the
neighborhoods and meetings will be scheduled for 2015 beginning in the Spring.
He reported on his attendance at a recent Sound Alliance meeting where the homeless issue in our
community was discussed. He stated he supports working on resources for essential services for
those less fortunate. In connection he discussed the Sound Transit Alignment issues, which is also
causing concern for a Multi- Service Veteran's facility which will house men and women.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Gloria Larry, spoke to request the Mayor's Office establish an Accountability Commission. She
feels she has been targeted both inside and outside the city.
Abdirisak A. Hash, inquired to if he would be receiving a grant. Mayor Ferrell asked Community
Services Manager Jeff Watson to follow up with Mr. Hash.
Keith Livingston, spoke in support of supporting the Arts in the 2015 -2016 Budget.
Mary Ellen Stone, asked Council to restore funding levels to support the King County Sexual
Assault Resource Center at the level of the previous year; an additional $5,000.
Battery Bob, asked if Council was willing to eliminate poverty in Federal Way.
Norma Blanchard, spoke in concern over workers blowing leaves onto the street on 312th St.
Jennie Hills, spoke to Council regarding searching for employment in the city and help for citizens
with disabilities. She encouraged everyone to attend the memorial service for Representative Roger
Freeman.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in theirentirety 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 29, 2014 Special Meeting; November 4, 2014 Regular and Special
Meetings
b. 2015 Street Sweeping Services Contract — Bid Award
c. 2015 Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services Contract — Bid Award
d. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V (S. 340th St to S. 356th St) Project —
Lakehaven Utility District Interlocal Agreement
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e. Litter Control Services Agreement with Vadis for 2015 -2016
f. Authorization to Amend the 2013 -2014 SWM Infrastructure Maintenance and Service
Contract (AG 13 -150)
g. Authorization to Apply for Freshwater Algae Control Program Grant Funding
h. 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant Award
i. 2015 -2016 Human Services General Fund Grants Funding Recommendations
j. American Traffic Solutions Inc. Professional Services Contract
k. Amendment to License Agreement for Downtown Substation
Councilmember Duclos pulled item (1)/2015 -2016 Human Services General Fund Grants Funding
Recommendations.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -H;
AND J -K; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS 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
Item (1)/2015 -2016 Human Services General Fund Grants Funding Recommendations.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO ADD $5,000 TO THE CURRENT GRANT FUNDING OF
THE KING COUNTY SEXUAL RESOURCE CENTER; COUNCILMEMBER HONDA SECOND.
Councilmember Celski requested to clarify this was in addition to other funding not reallocation of any
other awarded funds. Councilmember Duclos confirmed her motion is meant to add funds; not
reallocate. Finance Director Ade Ariwoola noted he would work with staff to find the additional funds in
the budget.
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
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget & Property Tax Levy (Continued from November 4, 2014)
as required by RCW 35A.34
• Public Comment — 3 minutes
• Council Discussion
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing which had been continued from the November 4, 2014
Regular Meeting at 8:10pm.
Councilmembers extended their thanks and kudos to Finance Director Ade Ariwoola for his guidance
through this budget process and putting together a budget that is structurally sound.
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No public comment was given.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
2015 -2016 PROPOSED BIENNIAL BUDGET AND 2015 PROPERTY TAX LEVY;
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
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:14pm.
Mayor Ferrell then opened the Public Hearing for the 2015 Major Comprehensive Plan Update —
Site Specific Requests /Selection Process at 8:14pm.
b. Selection Process — 2015 Major Comprehensive Plan Update (Site Specific Requests)
Staff Presentation
• Public Comment — 3 minutes
• Council Discussion
Margaret Clark, Principal Planner gave a brief PowerPoint presentation to Council on the six requests
before them tonight. She noted five requests are site - specific requests to change the Comprehensive
Plan designations and zoning; one request is a request to amend the text of the Comp Plan to allow
senior housing, including assisted living and nursing homes in the Commercial Enterprise zone.
Ms. Clark noted the Mayor has reviewed these requests and the Land Use/Transportation Committee
has reviewed the requests and both concur to move all six requests further.
Site Specific Request #1 — Bellmore Mobile Home Park: 6 acres located S of S 324th St between I-
5 and Pacific Highway. Existing Use is Mobile Home Park; Designation: Multiple Family (RM 3600).
Applicants are requesting City Center Frame (CC -F) to provide multi- tiered senior facility including
nursing and convalescent home. This request is consistent with the overall vision of the Comp Plan.
Site Specific Request #2- Bishop /Lee /Princen: 6.14 acres located S of SW 356th St between 6th
Ave SW & 8th Ave SW. Existing Use is 3 single family residence and 2 vacant parcels with existing
designation of SF Medium Density Residential (RS 15.0). Applicants are requesting SF High Density
Residential (RS 9.6 or RS 7.2). This request is consistent with the overall vision of the Comp Plan.
Site Specific Request #3 — A &R Development LLC: 1.82 acres located between Celebration Park
RD and 15th Ave S. Existing Use is vacant land on designation of Office Park (OP). Applicant is
requesting a designation of Community Business (BC). This request is consistent with the overall
vision of the Comp Plan.
Site Specific Request #4 — Hiu Ok Paek: 0.18 acres located W of Pacific Hwy S & S of 308th Street.
Existing Use is Beauty Shop — designation Multiple Family (RM 1800). Applicant is requesting
Community business. This request is consistent with the overall vision of the Comp Plan.
Site Specific Request #5 — 32020 Professional Building: 1.97 acres located S of S 320th St and E
of 1 st Ave S. Existing Use is Office with Professional Office (PO) designation. Applicant is requesting
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Office Park (OP). This request is consistent with the overall vision of the Comp Plan.
Text Amendment Request #6 — Youngspring LLC: Applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan
amendment to allow Senior Housing, including Assisted Living and Nursing Homes in the Commercial
Enterprise (CE) Zone.
Citizen Comment:
Rob Rueber — Spoke in support of two requests (Request #5 and Request #6)
Brian Edgar, DDS — spoke in support of Request #5.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Clark for the presentation and updated maps for a much more clear
idea of the requests.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD ALL SIX CITIZEN - INITIATED SITE - SPECIFIC
REQUESTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION;
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
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE
SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE; COUNCILMEMBER
MALONEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson
yes
Councilmember Maloney
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:42pm.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Youth Commission Appointments
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT ROBERT MCFARLANE AND JESSE
GOLDSTONE AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION FOR ONE -YEAR TERMS
EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2015; AND FURTHER MOVED TO APPOINT ALYSSA ODOM; ERYNN
LITTLEFIELD; SANDRA OJEAHURU; ANATASSIA KOSTIN; CHRISTOPHER CHUNG; JUDY KIM;
MOHAMMED RAMZAN; ISAIAH BUSH; AND ALEX CANAS KINZNER AS VOTING MEMBERS OF
THE YOUTH COMMISSION FOR TWO -YEAR TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2016;
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
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Councilmembers were pleased to see the high quality of students that applied and interviewed. They
concurred on the importance of this Commission restarting and working on important issues for the
future of the city.
b. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION: ANTHONY MURRIETTA AS A VOTING MEMBER WITH A TERM
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2017; DAWN COGGINS AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER WITH A TERM
THROUGH APRIL 30,2016; AND BETTY TAYLOR AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER WITH A TERM
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2015; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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
c. Resolution: Request Federal Funding Assistance for PACC Construction APPROVED
RESOLUTION #14 -672
Government Affairs and Grants Coordinator Chris Carrel reported on the Resolution before Council
where the city is formally requesting Federal Funding Assistance for the Performing Arts and
Conference Center construction. He noted this is a required part of the process in obtaining new
markets tax credits.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PERFORMING ARTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The
motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson
yes
Councilmember Maloney
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
d. Purchase of Vacant Retail Space
• "The How ": Financing of the Purchase
• "The Why ": Controlling our own Destiny — Downtown Development
• "What's Possible ": The Vision for Town Center
Mayor Ferrell announced the city has been researching the vacant area adjacent to the PACC site for
a possible development of "Town Center". He stated the current property is the old Target building
which has been vacant for years and is unsightly. This area will have surrounding development of the
Performing Arts and Conference Center and Town Square Park. He asked Finance Director Ade
Ariwoola; Economic Development Director Tim Johnson and Architect Scott Clark to each address the
Council with the "How ", "Why" and "What's Possible" for this purchase.
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief overview of the financing of the property including the
purchase price and related costs totaling $8,209,960. He noted the term would be 3 years at an
interest rate of 1.51 %. He stated the city's budget has a Strategic Reserve which would be utilized on
a portion of this purchase. The total interest cost for 3 years is $371,911.20 and the 3 year term would
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give the city an opportunity to determine and finalize the use and the long term financing of the
property.
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson noted the key question to ask is regarding the vacant
space is the opportunity cost. He stated this proposed "Town Center" is a tremendous opportunity to
change this area and the opportunity costs are low for potential of the return on investment.
Councilmember Moore stated he supports this purchase and believes this is the right step forward for
the city and its vision for a vibrant downtown.
Architect Scott Clark (Clark Design Group), displayed visual renderings of potential development on
this site including multiple buildings with possibilities of retail, commercial and residential units. He
reminded Council these renderings are very hypothetical and showjust a few options for the potential
site. He highlighted how the space compliments the Town Square Park and the Performing Arts and
Conference Center.
Mayor Ferrell reiterated these are ideas and no decisions have been made regarding residential or
other development of this site.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF CITY FUNDS NOT TO
EXCEED $8,209,960 TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2141 s. 314TH AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SAID
PURCHASE; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
Councilmember Honda stated this has been a difficult decision; however she feels the city
currently has other financial obligations including Parks, the Performing Arts and Conference
Center, Dumas Bay upgrades, and the Brooklake Center.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS CALLED THE QUESTION.
Councilmembers indicated they would like to continue discussion. The motion failed 2 -5 as
follows.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge no
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson no
Councilmember Maloney no
Councilmember Honda no
Councilmember Celski no
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Celski spoke to the main motion and referenced the SCORE facility and the Federal
Way Community Center which were both "lightening rod" issues in terms of expeditures and are now
out performing expectations. He believes this purchase is similar to these past issues and we need to
develop and construct our vision.
Councilmember Maloney noted she appreciates the Council's open dialogue on these issues. She
also is excited for this opportunity and to utilize the strategic funds set aside for the right project and
an opportunity such as this.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge agrees with fellow Councilmembers on the opportunity this purchase gives
the city. She stated this will give Federal Way a downtown with the amenities families while building
our revenue base.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson believes making this decision and moving forward is long overdue.
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She believes the city should continue with this momentum and utilize the strategic reserve.
The main 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
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading & Enactment
a. Council Bill #662/ General Obligation Bond to purchase land/ APPROVED
ORDINANCE #14 -777
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington establishing a term loan and providing
for the issuance and sale of a limited tax general obligation bond anticipation note in the principal
amount of not to exceed $8,500,000 to evidence the loan to be used to purchase land for city
purposes; and fixing the form, covenants and terms of the note.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO EXTEND THE
MEETING TIME PAST 10:00 PM; DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE 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
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola reported this is a three year tax exempt bond and the city will have
three years to decide how this property should be developed.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW FIRST
READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER
CELSKI 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
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI 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
b. Council Bill #659/ Amendment to Title 19 for Spa and Water Park Uses in the
City Center /APPROVED ORDINANCE #14 -778
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to spas and water park
businesses; amending FWRC 12.40.010, 19.05.080, 19.05.190, 19.05.230, 19.225.030, and
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19.230.040. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 12-735,12-713, 09 -610, 09-600,09-593,06-515,97-291,
96 -270, 93 -170, and 90 -43)
Planning Manager Isaac Conlen gave a brief presentation and history of this Council Bill and the
changes that were included after the Land Use Transportation Council Committee discussion which is
to adopt the original staff recommendation rather than the Planning Commission recommendation.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Conlen for the presentation and asked for clarification of non-
conforming uses.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW FIRST
READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE 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
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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
First Reading
c. Council Bill #660/ 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and finance,
adopting the 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget.
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief overview of the changes made to the proposed budget
based on previous Council deliberations including Critical Areas Ordinance; Branding Initiative and
Arterial Street budget correction.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #660/2015 -2016 BIENNIAL
BUDGET TO THE DECEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI 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
d. Council Bill #661/ 2015 Property Tax Levy
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, fixing the property tax amount for
the year of 2015.
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief presentation regarding the current property tax collected
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and how the city compares regionally to other jurisdictions. He also highlighted the other taxing
districts which use the tax collected from Federal Way residents including the State, Fire Department,
Library, EMS, and the School District. He noted Federal Way is the lowest rate among cities including
Kent, Auburn, Burien, Renton, Seattle, and Seatac.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #661/2015 PROPERTY TAX
LEVY TO THE DECEMBER 2, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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 Assefa- Dawson stated she is excited about the Youth Commission interviews and
appointments tonight. She further noted she attended the Sound Alliance meeting and appreciates
the Mayor's commitment on this issue of taking care of people less fortunate.
Councilmember Maloney attended the Veteran's Day activities on 320th and at Todd Beamer High
School. She also attended the Communities is Schools fundraiser which supports mentors in the
schools. Although she was unable to attend the Sound Alliance meeting due to the wind storm, she is
pleased the city is engaged on this important issue and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving
holiday.
Councilmember Honda reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce annual auction and gala
and was a great event which recognized two individuals in the city including Jeff Stock and Peggy
LaPorte. She thanked the Human Services Commission for their funding recommendations and
appreciates all the volunteer time they put in on this process. She also briefly explained the difference
between a voting member and alternate member appointments to commissions.
Councilmember Celski was proud of the community events for Veteran's Day. He stated all the events
he attended were incredibly moving; and he additionally thanked the Todd Beamer Band which
supported three separate events. He reported on a Federal Way High School victory at Memorial
Stadium and noted the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be Monday,
December 1St at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers.
Councilmember Moore attended the King County Mental Health forum and continues to advocate for
Mental Health. He agreed with fellow Councilmembers on the significance of the Veteran's Day
events. He also attended the Sound Alliance meeting and looks forward to ending homelessness. He
reminded everyone of Representative Roger Freeman's Celebration of Life this Saturday at 1:00 pm
at Our Savior's Baptist Church on 320tH
Councilmember Duclos attended the Policy Issues Committee of the Sound Cities Association and
reported discussions regarding lifting the 1 % property taxes lid which funds school, local government,
public libraries, and fire suppression. The second issue is regarding parks and recreational liability for
local jurisdictions in the parks.
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Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted she attended the Lodging Tax Advisory committee last week; where
they discussed the tourism website. She also attended the South County Area Transportation Board
where the maintenance of bridges in the state was discussed. She extended her warmest wishes on a
wonderful Thanksgiving to all.
Mayor Ferrell wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at
10:34pm.
Attest:
%te p a ie D. Courtn , CIVIC lerk
Approved by Council: 12-'2'1�-
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