Council MIN 02-17-2015 Regular CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 17, 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 7:05 pm
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, 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.
Mayor Ferrell excused Councilmember Kelly Maloney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Skyler"SkyMan" Nichols led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Ferrell welcomed 30th Legislative District Senator Mark Miloscia. Senator Miloscia was pleased
to announce good news that he along with Representative Kochmar and Representative Gregory, is
encouraged to include in the operating budget a $100,000 proviso for Southwest King County
Regional Day and Hygiene Shelter for the Homeless.
Senator Miloscia stated the General Fund-State money would be provided solely for the purpose of
planning and developing a regional approach to providing services such as laundry, showers,
restrooms, and resource referrals; but would not include overnight operations. The Senator agrees
with citizens and Councilmembers that a facility is needed in the region; he recognized groups in
attendance tonight, who are supportive of a Day Shelter including Community Caregiving Network
and Sound Alliance members.
Mayor Ferrell thanked the Senator for taking time to attend tonight's meeting and for working hard on
these issues.
a. Police Chiefs Citizen Commendation
Police Chief Andy Hwang was pleased to present Mr. Deok Jeoung with the Police Chief Citizen
Commendation for setting aside his own personal safety in effort to stop a violent criminal from
reoffending. After being robbed at gunpoint and struck in the head, Mr. Jeong made the decision to
follow the suspect and gather helpful information which was then used to track and subsequently
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arrest the suspect. Chief Hwang stated the actions of Mr. Jeong should be commended as it resulted
in the closure of several open robbery cases in multiple jurisdictions.
Mayor Ferrell congratulated and thanked Mr. Jeong for his brave actions.
b. Day Center Research/Human Services Report
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson gave a brief presentation to Council outlining current
facilities and services which include 26 existing shelters and other facilities with multiple services; 14
of those shelters provide hygiene services including laundry, showers, towels, and toiletries.
Existing facilities and services come from a variety of funding including Public(County and Municipal),
Philanthropy, Faith-Based,and Private Donation. Services and Resources include: Food Shelters and
Meal providers; Domestic Violence Services and Support; Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Counseling; Emergency Housing; and Services for the Homeless.
Mr. Watson noted Human Services General Fund in Federal Way accounts for ongoing funding of
$430,000; and one-time enhancement of $86,000 which support 39 agencies and programs for
2015/2016. Community Development ment Block Grant Public Services accounts for more than $90,000
and supports 8 agencies and programs for 2015/2016, He also noted the City added $221,000 in
2014 for the Federal Way Public Health Clinic.
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson gave a presentation regarding Day Shelter/Hygiene Services. He noted on
November 11, 2014 at an Assembly on Homelessness, Mayor Ferrell agreed to work with Sound
Alliance to find more partners to make a day shelter-hygiene center a reality. He highlighted this
solution involves:
• Passion, Participation, Commitment
• Partnerships and Collaboration
• Regional Approach
• Wrap-Around Services
• Capital and Operational Funding, and a
• Business Plan for Sustainable Funding and Services
Mr. Wilson stated the key to success is partnerships with not only Elected Officials at the Federal,
State, and County and Local Government, but agencies including South King County Human Services
Coalition; Sound Alliance; City Vision; Valley Cities Counseling; and Faith-Based and Service
Organizations.
He described the next steps as identifying these partnerships with providers of homeless services in
Federal Way, including ways to support, augment and enhance current services.Chief of Staff stated
there will need to be an evaluation of the feasibility of a day and hygiene center or facilities and
identify a service model to meet local and regional needs.
Mr. Wilson introduced Ken Taylor, CEO, Valley Cities who spoke briefly on a proposed new facility
which may be located just north of Federal Way in Des Moines on Hwy 99.This new regional facility is
envisioned as a campus with many buildings serving multiple needs. He spoke to a"Recovery Café"
which would feature a day shelter.While plans are not yet finalized they are making best efforts in this
direction.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Watson, Mr. Wilson, and Mr.Taylor for their presentations and thanked
the large crowd of citizens for attending the meeting and showing support for these issues.Questions
were raised regarding facilities for families with children. Mr. Taylor noted this facility would not house
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minors, as there are strict regulations which address adults and minors.
c. Certificate of Appointments—Arts Commission
Councilmember Honda was pleased to introduce the new Arts Commissioners in attendance tonight:
James Stiles, Mary Blacker, and Vickie Chyenowith. The Commissioners thanked the Mayor and
Council. Councilmember Honda noted the certificates will be mailed to the individuals appointed and
unable to attend tonight's meeting.
d. Presentation of Funds for the PACC — Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts
Joann Piquette representing the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts reported on the
excitement of moving forward with the PACC. She is pleased to also report the FWCPA is close it the
fundraising goal of raising 1 million dollars. Ms. Piquette and Bob Edwards FWCPA Treasurer
presented a check to the City which totals $613,204.00. She noted this is donations made in most
part to individuals and groups who share the vision of the Performing Arts and Conference Center in
Federal Way.
e. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to announce he has made a choice with Councilmembers'input on the first
Performing Arts and Conference Center(PACC) Director. He noted Theresa Yvonne from Lancaster
California will join the team in March.
Mayor Ferrell also updated Council on the Community Development Director search with interviews
scheduled for Friday, February 20th. He thanked Interim Director Larry Frazier, who has 53 years of
municipal experience for his help and leadership during this period in ensuring the department runs
smoothly.
He noted the new Business Connections Meetings will be starting in March and will facilitate new
businesses and longtime existing businesses to have a voice. These meetings will be open to the
community.Also in the planning stages are the 2015 Neighborhood Connections Meetings.There will
be two in the spring and two in the fall. The date of the first Neighborhood Connection meeting is
Thursday, April 23� at Adelaide Elementary School beginning at 6pm.
Mayor Ferrell asked Councilmember Honda to report on a recent International Swim Meet held at the
King County Aquatics Center. Councilmember Honda was pleased to report she and Councilmember
Assefa-Dawson were invited to attend the awards ceremony. This 4th Annual Swim Meet included
teams from Japan, California and Nevada and was partially sponsored by the City of Federal Way.
The teams enjoyed Federal Way's hospitality while here and gave the City a plaque in appreciation.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto, Federal Way Day Shelter Coalition, thanked the Mayor for his
dedication in working on the Day Shelter; and thanked Jeff Watson, Brian Wilson,and Ken Taylor for
their presentations. He feels this doesn't require a regional solution, and urged the Mayor and
Council to work with their group to create a day shelter for the citizens in Federal Way.
Greq Sigrist, Valley Cities Counseling, spoke of specific examples of homeless individuals who want
to be accepted by others and be among others. He feels a Hygiene Center would provide many
services to help our homeless citizens and single parents.
Bill Hallerman, Catholic Community Centers, feels a hygiene center will make a difference and is an
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important start and while homelessness is a regional issue; it is also a Federal Way issue. He
referenced the large crowd in the audience who are invested in the community; all the wonderful
services are accomplished by these same folks who are asking for help with this project.
Donna Williams, resident of Federal Way, and Case Manager for YMCA, has witnessed the impact of
homelessness on children. She would like to see a Day Shelter that would provide telephones and
mail services where they can make calls.
Rodney Castro, stated he is currently homeless, and lives in a day shelter.A Day Shelter would give
those in the homeless community a have a place to have dignity, clean clothes, and fellowship.A day
center will give hope to those who would have no place to go on holidays such as Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Will Mason, Pastor at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church noted they have opened their doors for over
four years as a Reach-Out Shelter; and now they have a Subsidized Preschool. He supports a Day
Shelter in the community where it would help families and help the community.
Kurt Peppard, has been homeless for 4 years and living in his car for the last 2 and Y2 years. He feels
a Day Center is a fantastic thing for people who are just getting on the streets. If you have access
early on and counseling, you have a better chance to get out of the situation. This is one step in the
right direction.
Skylar"Sky Man" Nichols, stated he used to be a homeless person on the Seattle streets; and a day
shelter helped him. He feels a Day Shelter in the community would be helpful.
Pat Montgomery, Lakota Neighborhood, spoke in support of a Day Shelter and questioned if the
proposed Recovery Café would help Federal Way citizens.
Virginia Roni, comments read into the record by the City Clerk, feels the more pressing need is a
shelter for families with children. Such a facility would have longer lasting benefits and aid in
generational poverty.
Rick Nicholson, currently homeless, spoke in support of a day shelter in Federal Way. He stated the
homeless community needs a place to go when other places are closed such as the holiday.
Jackie Blair, spoke in support of a day shelter which would not only support single men, it will support
homeless.A place to wash clothes,take a shower, and help men and their families similar to an urban
rest-stop. She feels minimum wage does not pay to live.
No further citizen comment was given.
At 8:43 pm Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be taking a brief recess. He reconviened
the meeting at 8:56 pm
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 maybe removed by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: February 3, 2015 Regular and Special Meeting; January 8, 2015 Legislative
Breakfast Summary; January 31, 2015 Annual Council Retreat Summary
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b. S 320th Street @ 20th Ave S Intersection Improvements Water Quality Vault Project—
Project Acceptance
c. 1st Ave S @ S 328th Street Intersection Improvements—85% Design Status Report
and Authorization to bid
d. Grant Funding for Transportation Projects—Authorization to Accept Grant Funding
e. S 320th Street (11th Place S to 1-5 Limited Access) Preservation Project— Project
Acceptance
f. Youth Commission 2015 Work Plan
g. First Amendment to Services Agreement for the Commons at Federal Way Police
Services
h. Panther Lake Master Plan Acceptance and Bid Request
i. First Amendment for Urban Forestry Services
j. Northern Pacific Construction Retainage Release
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-J AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Ce/ski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: Mirror Estates Final Plat
Mayor Ferrell noted there was a presentation given at the Special Meeting prior to the Regular
Meeting on the final plat. There were no further comments given by staff or Council.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE THE MIRROR ESTATES FINAL PLAT; 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 excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. 2015 Planning Commission Work Program
Margaret Clark, Principal Planner gave a brief report on the 2015 Planning Commission Work
Program.
Councilmembers thanked staff and Planning Commissioners for all their hard work and asked
clarifying questions regarding processes. Councilmember Honda asked if items which have been on
the Work Program for the last few years, might get accomplished in the next two years. Planning
Manager Isaac Conlen stated staff makes their best effort, however the Comprehensive Plan takes up
most of staff time and they get to projects as staff time allows; he reiterated this is a multiple year work
program.
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Councilmember Celski thanked staff for the better description of the items on the work program and is
encouraged items may be addressed more readily after the Comprehensive Plan is completed.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING THE 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Independent Salary Commission Re-Appointment
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF MAYOR'S RE-APPOINTMENT OF DAVID
NELSON AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION WITH A TERM
EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2019; 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 excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. ORDINANCES
Second 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 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 Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos noted last Thursday she visited Comfort Seekers in their new office space
along with Councilmember Honda. They offer many helpful services for seniors in their homes. She
feels this is a wonderful option to keep seniors independent.
Councilmember Moore noted he enjoyed attending the grand Re-Opening of the BECU Branch. He
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was thankful for the amount of citizens who came and showed support for the Day Center. He was
thankful to see the Pastor of Steel Lake Presbyterian Church who is part of the Community Caregiving
Network speak tonight. He noted the good work they accomplish such as the Monday Night Suppers
he participates in. He is thankful for all of the support on the Council and in the Mayor's office for a
day center.
Councilmember Celski was able to attend the Town Hall meeting last night in Council Chambers
along with Deputy Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Assefa-Dawson which was hosted by
Congressman Adam Smith. He noted there was spirited debate and thanked all those for attending.
He also thanked Economic Development Director Tim Johnson for his questions to the Congressman
regarding the New Market Tax Credits and the Performing Arts and Conference Center. The next
meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be Monday, March 2, at 5:30 pm.
Councilmember Honda reported on the Lakota Park groundbreaking of the Community Gardens a few
rainy Saturdays ago. She attended along with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmember Moore,
and is pleased at the size of the garden space and how many it will help. She is encouraged by the
PTA's in the schools; they are dedicated individuals who work to make the community better. Friday
morning she attended along with the Mayor, a fundraising breakfast for Auburn Youth Resources,she
was moved by the young speakers. She further reported on upcoming events at the King County
Aquatics Center.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported she was pleased be involved in the PACC Director
interviews and agreed with the selection of Theresa Yvonne. She also attended the Comfort Keepers
and feels they offer great services. She noted Christian Faith Center has started a soup kitchen on
the 4th Friday of the month; if needed the program might be expanded.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge attended the South County Area Transportation Board where current
legislation was discussed. She also noted she will be attending and testifying on the Tourism
Promotion Area in Olympia. She explained the need for this in our Downtown and the hoteliers are
very supportive. She also noted she attended the ground breaking of the Lakota Gardens. She
thanked citizens for their testimony this evening and the response we get from the citizens and
service groups in our community. She congratulated the Coalition of the Performing Arts who raised
over$600,000 for the PACC.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at
9:32pm
Attest:
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Approved by Council: 3/3//5
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