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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. www.cityoffederalway.corn 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page I of 7 February 17, 2015 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 February 17, 2015 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 17, 2015 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 February 17, 2015 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. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 17, 2015 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 February 17, 2015 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 ---• -e _• - -- -- - - .-•. ! e not needed 10. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:32pm Attest: S -• • - D. Courtney, CM 4 Ci Jerk Approved by Council: 3/3//5 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 February 17, 2015