Council MIN 02-03-2015 Regular CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 3, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:06 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
Flag Salute was led by Dick Mayer.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT'S AGENDA TO ADD COUNCIL
BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND ADD NEW ITEM 7(a) FOR ARTS
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS; 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
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificate of Recognition— 30th Anniversary of Gymnastics Unlimited
Mayor Ferrell read and presented Owner David Mackey and Head Coach Melissa Santoyo with a
certificate acknowledging the commitment and dedication to the students and athletes of Federal Way
over the last 30th years. Mr. Mackey and Ms. Santoyo accepted the recognition thanking the Mayor
and Council.
b. Proclamation: Toastmasters Week February 1st-7th
Deputy Mayor Burbidge invited Don Smith, President of the Twin Lakes Toastmasters Club of Federal
Way to the podium to accept the Proclamation. Mr. Smith thanked the Mayor and Council for the
Proclamation and invited all to attend their upcoming event at the King County 320th Street Library on
February 4th
c. Certificate of Re-Appointments— Human Services Commission
Councilmember Honda noted the Council re-appointed two members of the Human Services
Commission at their January 20th meeting. She read the Certificate of Appointments for Brian Sandler
and Bob Wroblewski who were unable to attend tonight's meeting; their certificates will be mailed.
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d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Seahawks Rally Recap
Mayor Ferrell highlighted the picture on the Chambers monitors of the Seahawks Blue Friday
Rally where an estimated 1200 Federal Way fans came to City Hall to support the team to the
Super Bowl. The event was a huge success and he specifically thanked the High School
Bands,the Parks Department Director John Hutton and his staff,as well as the Mayor's Office
staff, South King Fire and Rescue and the Police Department. He also thanked local
businesses for donating food and treats for the fans.
• Congressman Adam Smith Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Ferrell introduced a representative from Congressman Smith's office who invited the
Council and citizens to attend and participate in a Town Hall meeting in Federal Way Council
Chambers on Monday, February 16th from 7-8:30 p.m.
• Novogradac Conference Report
Mayor Ferrell reported on his recent attendance with Chief of Staff Wilson and Economic
Development Director Tim Johnson at the Novogradac Conference in California. He was
proud of the effort and noted it was time well spent. They met with many different banks
regarding the Performing Arts and Conference Center Project. His office will be following up
with contacts made and report back as the process progresses.
• New Business Connection Meetings
He reported within his Economic Development Strategy is the desire is to reach out to the
business community. After discussions with the Chamber over concerns regarding the
formerly proposed Business Districts the city will be transitioning this outreach into Business
Connection Meetings, similar to the Neighborhood Connection meetings which have been
widely successful with citizens. These meetings will be scheduled beginning this Spring.
• Legislative Update
Mayor Ferrell noted last Thursday he went to Olympia and met with Speaker Frank Chopp
one-on-one and discussed the Performing Arts and Conference Center and the city request
for funding of$4 million for the project. He also met with Caucus Chair Joe Fain and Senator
Mark Miloscia regarding triangle funding and transportation;and spoke to new Representative
Carol Gregory and Representative Linda Kochmar,who are all working hard on our behalf. He
thanked our lobbying team for getting access to our legislators during this busy time.
• City Council Retreat Recap— Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported on a great Council Retreat and the sharing of common
visions. She thanked staff for the wonderful reports which were presented and was pleased by
the wonderful showing of citizens who took their day to come and share their concerns. She
thanked everyone for a rewarding day in a relaxed setting sharing ideas with colleagues, the
Mayor and staff. Mayor Ferrell concurred and thanked 26 members of the public who
attended.
• One Night Count of the Homeless—Jeff Watson
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Community Services Manager Jeff Watson updated the Mayor and Council on the annual One
Night Count of the Homeless that occurred on January 231d. The intent of the count is to
records the total number of unsheltered homeless in the city. He reported this year's count
yielded 105 individuals. He reviewed additional statistics from neighboring jurisdiction and
counties as well as past years counts. In response to Council questions, he concurred this is a
"snap shot" of one night, the count could swing significantly based on the day and time the
counts are taken.
Mr.Watson also responded to questions from Mayor Ferrell about staff research on a Hygiene
Center/Day Shelter in the area. He noted staff is researching information in the region,
including looking at ideas for increasing capacity at existing facilities and opportunities to
increase services through many of the faith based programs. More information will be coming
back to Council at the next meeting.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Joann Piquette, Coalition of the Performing Arts reported on current pledges totaling $699,606 with
actual monies collected$605,405 to date.She noted upon passage of Resolution on tonight's agenda
the Coalition will be handing over funds to the city at the next regular meeting. She also reported they
are working on additional fundraising events.
Norma Blanchard stated she was displeased with the Council Retreat which she attended. She was
interested in the term limits agenda item and felt there was little to no discussion on the item. She
also discussed past issues with signature gathering requirements.
Donald Barovic addressed the Council and asked Councilmember to remember to speak directly to
the audience when making comments and project their voices. He further thanked the administration
for their work on behalf of the city.
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: January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. November 2014 Vouchers
c. December 2014 Vouchers
d. November 2014 Monthly Financial Report
e. December 2014 Monthly Financial Report
f. S. 320th Street (Veterans Way) Entrance Sign— Bid Award
g. Waste Management/Cedar Grove Compositing; Processing Surcharge
h. Videographer Position
i. Amendment#2 to Professional Service Agreement for Tax Recovery Services
j. Resolution: Authorizing the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (FWCPA) to
Manage the Local Campaign and to Submit all Funds Collected from the•Campaign to
the City of Federal Way/APPROVED RESOLUTION #15-676
k. Arts Commission 2015 Contract for Services
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DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A— K
AS PRESENTED; 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
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Street Vacation for a Portion of the Right of Way within S 336th Street
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing at 8:02pm.
- Staff Presentation
Interim Street Systems Manager John Mulkey gave a brief presentation to Council regarding the
Street Vacation for a portion of the right of way within S 336th Street including the process up to this
point and beyond.
Mr. Mulkey noted Kitts Corner LLC, which is developing the area has petitioned the city to vacate a
portion of the right of way within S 336th Street. This area is adjacent to a lot located on the south side
of S 336th St West of 13th Ave SW. The petitioner is seeking the street vacation in order to enlarge a
buildable area for a proposed multi-family development. The area to be vacated has one abutting
private property owner who has signed the petition. Mr. Mulkey displayed vicinity map with the
property highlighted.
He reviewed the mandatory criteria and discretionary criteria used to determine compliance with the
c urrent code. Comments r ece iv ed b ac k are from Lakehaven Utili ty District, who would request an
easement as well as City of Federal Way would request an easement for storm water access. Staff
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recommendations the petition for vacation be considered with the following conditions: a) all affected
utilities be granted easements through the property; and b a payment of 50%of the appraised value of
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the vacated area.
- Citizen Comments
No citizen comment was given.
- Council Action
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO APPROVE VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT
OF WAY WITHIN SOUTH 336TH STREET; 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
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER
MALONEY 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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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Arts Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPOINTMENT OF VICKIE CHYNOWETH,JAMES STILES,
MATTHEW JOHNSON,MARY BLACKER,AND TINA CALLAHAN AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE
ARTS COMMISSION FOR THREE YEAR TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill#668/Amending FWRC 13.11.084 When to Appeal and Appeal Fee
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to appeals of stop
work orders and code enforcement orders associated with the building code; amending
FWRC 13.11.084 (Amending Ordinance No. 13-743)
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted this Ordinance is simply a housekeeping item. She noted last
year the Council approved a Fee Schedule Resolution which covers appeal fees.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THIS ORDINANCE TO THE FEBRUARY 17,
2015 MEETING FOR ENACTMENT;SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI. 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
Second Reading/Enactment
b. Council Bill#665/Code Amendment for Temporary Suspension of Transportation
Impact Fees/APPROVED ORDINANCE#15-783
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the Transportation
Impact Fee(TIF);and amending section to Chapter 19.91 FWRC(Amending Ordinance
Nos. 11-697, 08-576, 05-509, 94-214, and 91-89)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THIS ORDINANCE; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY. 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
c. Council Bill #667/Amendment to FWRC 6.35.030 Related to Pedestrian
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Interference and Aggressive Begging/APPROVED ORDINANCE#15-784
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to interference with
pedestrian and vehicular traffic; amending FWRC 6.35.030 (Amending Ordinance Nos
11-697, 08-576, 05-509, 94-214, and 91-89)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS.
The Mayor and Councilmembers discussed the previous ordinance language and how this ordinance
is streamlined and will clarify both enforcement and education of this issue.
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
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson was pleased to report she was officially appointed the Committee to
End Homelessness Governing Board in Olympia last week where the One Night Count of the
Homeless was presented. She thanked fellow Councilmembers and the Mayor for the retreat and
thanked her colleagues for sensitivity as she was unable to stay the entire day.
Councilmember Maloney noted she enjoyed her 3rd Council Retreat and felt a lot was discussed and
is proud of the work accomplished. She spoke on the term limits discussion at the retreat; she feels
there was a healthy discussion and respects the conversation and the dialog that was exchanged.
She also attended the Rotary Gala which benefited the Boys and Girls Club. She was pleased to have
been asked to speak at Green Gables Elementary School to 3rd 4th and 5th graders about
government.
Councilmember Honda reported the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and
Public Safety Committee will be February 10th at 5pm. On Saturday the Lakota Community Garden
will begin construction from 9am — 3pm she encouraged citizens to come out and lend a helping
hand. She spoke about a group of citizens who made signs a few weeks ago and stood on the street
corners in support of our police officers; she thanked the organizers for having the courage to make
that happen. She highlighted the many events and activities in the Parks and Recreation Brochure.
Councilmember Celski thanked the Mayor and staff for the wonderful Seahawks rally last Friday which
had incredible attendance by citizens, kids and fans alike. He enjoyed the Council Retreat,specifically
the discussing the vision, economic development and moving the city forward. He is encouraged with
the Town Center development and the options with the Weyerhaeuser campus and thanked citizens
for attending and giving feedback. He reported on his visit to the Federal Way Veterans Service
Center which includes many helpful services; the address is 32020 32nd Ave South.
Councilmember Moore had no report this evening.
Councilmember Duclos thanked the applicants the Council interviewed this evening for the Arts
Commission. She noted she feels this was the best Council retreat she has attended-it moved along
and with great discussion and thanked the citizens that came and stayed throughout the day. She
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thanked the Mayor and staff for the wonderful Seahawks Rally.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be held
this Wednesday morning at 8:00 am. This Thursday evening she is excited for the meet and greet
where the public can meet the six candidates who are interviewing for the Performing Arts and
Conference Center Director. She also attended the Rotary Gala for the Boys and Girls Club; she
noted the amount raised for the soccer field is $30,500.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW•12.30.140(')(b) canceled
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at
8:34pm.
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