Council MIN 03-03-2015 Regular CITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 3, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
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 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 Lori DeVore.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor's Key to the City—Teri Rickel
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to introduce and present Ms. Teri Rickel with the Mayor's Key to the City.
He noted we are taking the time to thank someone who has made a difference in so many lives over
so many years. Ms. Rickel took the helm of Advancing Leadership in 2000 when it was a much
smaller and relatively new organization and during the past 15 years, more than 480 adults and 350
students have graduated from the program and gone on to take leadership positions in local
government, community organizations, schools and businesses.
Ms. Rickel graciously thanked the Mayor and Council for this honor and thanked her family for their
support over the years. She commented she is not retiring but stepping aside and thankful for all the
wonderful people she has met over the years.
Councilmember Maloney noted the huge role she has played in her life and the true"multiplier effect",
Teri has made in the community. Councilmember Duclos stated she was on the Chamber Board
when Advancing Leadership programs were just beginning. She thanked Teri for the impact she has
made on the community.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she is a 2002 graduate and thanked Teri for helping her"find
her voice", and for her encouragement of her and her sons. Deputy Mayor Burbidge stated Teri is a
personal inspiration and has been an inspiration to so many in the community;she is eager to see her
future projects.
Councilmember Celski recounted the 830 individuals she has inspired and the amounts of those
individuals have gone on to accomplish and achieve great things. He thanked her for including him in
the Advancing Leadership Youth panels; he has very much enjoyed them.
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Councilmember Honda thanked Teri for her contributions and noted she has a bright future
ahead. Councilmember Moore thanked Teri for having the ability to make people around her at
ease and put a smile on their face; and thanked her for her guidance to the Youth and the next
generation of leaders.
RECEPTION HONORING TERI NICKEL
At 7:23 pm the Mayor announced the Council would be taking a brief recess for a reception in
honor of Ms. Teri Hickel.
The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:38 pm.
b. Certificate of Appointment- Independent Salary Commission
Deputy Mayor Burbidge stated at the February 17th meeting, Council confirmed the Mayor's re-
appointment of David Nelson as a voting member of the Independent Salary Commission. Mr.
Nelson's certificate will be mailed as he was unable to attend tonight's meeting.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• PACC Director Theresa Yvonne
• Community Development Director Appointee Michael Morales
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the new Performing Arts and Conference Center Director
Theresa Yvonne who will begin on March 10th. He also announced he has selected Michael Morales
as the new Community Development Director, subject to Council confirmation on March 17th. Mr.
Morales comes from the Yakima area, where he served in many capacities including Community
Development Director and Interim City Manager for the City of Yakima.
• PACC Update (ICI)
Performing Arts and Conference Center Project Manager Will Appleton briefed the Council on the
Project Organization and the Delivery Method selected which is the"Design-Bid-Build Method". He
further displayed a site plan which includes a full kitchen; an element added to facilitate the Culinary
Institute.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the hotel component and the capacity of the
Conference Center. Mr.Appleton noted the hotel is currently on hold as the details from Town Center
III are worked through. He attempted to estimate the capacity of the facility; however stated he would
follow up with Councilmembers with a more firm figure.
• Town Square Park Update (TCII)
Parks Director John Hutton gave a quick update on the progress of the park design and planning for
the Town Square Park. He noted the staff designs are currently being finalized by David Clark
Architects and the next process is the Parks Commission and the Parks Council Committee later this
month. The designs which include a great lawn,colorful trees,walking path, restrooms,spray feature,
and veteran's memorial will be brought before the next Council meeting.
• RFQ Process for TCIII
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson noted the process and timeline for the Request for
Qualifications(RFQ)for the former Target Property currently known as Town Center Ill. He displayed
a map of the Town Center Development noting Town Center is 21 acres in the heart of downtown
Federal Way,featuring the 700 seat Performing Arts and Conference Center(under construction)and
adjacent hotel, the 4-acre Town Square Park , 9 acres of retail, office, civic and residential
development opportunities, and the Federal Way Transit Center.
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He updated Council on the following status of the project. He noted the RFQ was released February
23, 2015 and published in the Daily Journal of Commerce and City Website. The next steps include
the RFP Conference March 18th and the Statement of Qualification due March 30th
• Day Shelter/Hygiene Center Update
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson gave a brief update on the Day Shelter Initiative per Mayor Ferrell's
request. He noted the next steps include initiate a regional planning approach, identify partnership
opportunities; identify ways to support, augment, and enhance needed homelessness services,
evaluate the feasibility of day shelter services; and identify a service model which is sustainable to
meet local and regional needs.
He referenced the $100,000 earmark which has been submitted to Senator Andy Hill, Chief Budget
Writer for inclusion in the budget. He highlighted funding in 2014 which is expressed in $8.48 per
captia in 2014. This includes Human Services Grant Funding ($516k); CDBG Public Services
($97,355); and Housing Repair Program ($151,313). He noted increased funding in 2015 including
the Public Health Clinic($221 K)and one-time proposed increases($91 k)per capita spending in 2015
is $11.14. He noted he is meeting with community partners and discussing partnerships; leadership
structure; and strategy. The next meeting will be Monday, March 9th
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the regional planning approach and services
which are currently offered in neighboring cities in comparison of those individual who are seeking
services within this community. Mr.Wilson noted analysis of all services; both within the city and in the
region are being done. Additional Council discussion took place regarding Human Services funding
and whether or not a facility such as the one being discussed, may take care of root causes would
lessen the need for additional services later on. Mr.Wilson noted the Human Services Commission is
authorized by the Council to make recommendations of allocations and they work carefully to not
duplicate funding.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
lshbel Dickens, Association of Manufactured Homes, inquired on pending Mobile Home zoning
regulations she hopes is in process and will have action soon.
Pam Raddysh, spoke in support of moving forward with the Mobile Home Zoning which is on the
Planning Commission work plan.
Robert"Battery Bob"Miller, spoke and distributed information to Councilmembers regarding his idea
for ending poverty in Federal Way.
Penny Merriman, President of the Marine Hills Garden Club spoke regarding the Blue Star Marker
which will be placed at Celebration Park on May 16th. She thanked the Parks Department Staff for
their assistance with facilitating the Veterans Memorial Plaque.
Carol Grimes, Federal Way Symphony, spoke regarding the Tour of Gardens on July 18th. She
encouraged the Council and citizens to attend this fundraiser and see some wonderful gardens in the
city.
Betty Taylor, spoke regarding the lack of street lighting in the city. She feels it is unsafe, specifically
near 288th and 23`d place; and near City Hall.
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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 17, 2015 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Monthly Financial Report— December 2014 Final Report
c. Vouchers—January 2015
d. Federal Way Community Center— Pool Drain Cover Replacement
e. Contract for Housing Repair Price Increase
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Proposed Settlement Agreement Regarding Sabrina Martin
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall briefly noted this is a settlement agreement regarding an incident at
the Community Center.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
REGARDING SABRINA MARTIN; 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
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. CB#669 2015 Budget Amendment/PACC Fund
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and
finance, adopting the Amendment to the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget.
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief presentation to Council regarding the proposed budget
amendment. He noted the purpose of this amendment is fund balance adjustments, provide
appropriation for approved projects, including creating a new fund to track the operation of the
Performing Arts and Conference Center and authorize the Outreach Coordinator's position.
Mr. Ariwoola also reported the city has projecting $467,397 above the beginning fund balance
approved in the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget, and direction was given by Mayor Ferrell to address
funding issues in March after such a review.
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Proposed Changes in the General Fund include:
• Restore Human Service Grant Program Funding $86,000
• Addition to Sexual Assault RC Funding $5,000
• Funding for Police Substation $37,400
• Outreach Coordinator's Position $74,746
• Office Addition Mayor/Council/IT/Parks $100,000
• Economic Strategy $25,000
• 25th Year Celebration $25,000
• Perf Arts &Conference Center Operation $10,000
• Street Fund $47,977
• Human Resources Technician $9,500
• Scholarship Inclusion Program $636
• DUI Grant $15,216
• Vest Partnership Grant $17,100
• 2014 JAG Grant $30, 695
• 2013 JAG Grant $25,364
• Sex Offender Grant $26,410
• Auto Task Force Grant $35,318
Total General Fund $571,362
In addition, Finance Director Ariwoola addressed various other changes in funding including Lodging
Tax; Traffic Safety—Comprehensive Plan Update; Performing Arts Center—Operations; Strategic
Reserve; Performing Arts & Conference Center Donations; IT; and Health Insurance Claim.
Councilmembers thanked Mr.Ariwoola for the presentation and asked various questions including the
funding sources of 320th Mayor Ferrell noted the 86 000 was allocated
g ou ces o the new 320 city entrance sign. ay $ ,
from the Lodging Tax Revenue.
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Councilmembers also inquired about previous requests they made during the budget process to
address and possibly increase staffing in the Parks Department and Community Development
Department. There are no additional funds available; however it was suggested to bring this before
the Finance Committee for future discussion.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE MARCH 17,2015 COUNCIL MEETING;COUNCIL
MEMBER 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
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson noted on Thursday there is a Strategic Plan Community Meeting at
St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle for the Committee to End Homelessness for anyone interested in
making comments; the meeting begins at 9am.
Councilmember Maloney had no report this evening.
Councilmember Honda reported on the event "Co-op with the Cops" put on by the Advancing
Leadership Youth at Grace's Church. She thanked the Police Department for partnering with the
students — it was a great event. She reported on a big event in its second week the Pac12 at the
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Aquatics Center which brings many spectators and athletes to the city.A couple weeks ago she had
the pleasure of meeting 7 young women from Japan who come every February and spend time in
Federal Way; they toured City Hall, Police Department and the Court. She wished Federal Way a
Happy 25th Birthday.
Councilmember Celski reported on his attendance along with the Mayor and Council at the Regional
Prosperity Breakfast hosted by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer with guest speaker
King County Executive Dow Constantine; he was impressed by the level of knowledge displayed at
the meeting in regards to the county and Federal Way's history and future. He is proud of the Federal
Way High School Men's basketball team who will be playing at the Tacoma Dome in the State 4A
High School Championship— Go Eagles!
Councilmember Moore recently attended the Mental Illness/Drug Dependency Oversight Committee
with Sound Cities as an alternate. He also attended the Co-Op with the Cops event which was a great
event for ALY at Grace Church; he specifically enjoyed the interaction of the Youth and Police
Officers. He also attended the Regional Prosperity Breakfast along many Councilmembers; and
recognized the many city and community leaders who participated locally in the Schools celebrating
Dr. Seuss' Birthday.
Councilmember Duclos also attended the Regional Prosperity Breakfast. She reported on the Solid
Waste Plan Management Plan that is proposing guidelines for managing solid waste for the next 6
years consideration for the next 20 years. Advisory Committees have been asked to devote time to
discuss ways to reach a 70% recycling goal by 2030. On February 25th she had the pleasure of
welcoming members of the swim team from 9 different states at the Aquatics Center;she encouraged
visitors and resident to get out and enjoy the city. She will also be attending various upcoming
meetings through the Chamber of Commerce.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was pleased to report she was on hand to present awards at the Women's
Pac12 Swimming competition at the Aquatics Center on Saturday evening. She reported she has
heard many of these athletes may be part of the next Olympics. Last week she attended the meeting
for the Economic Development Council for King County meeting; the EDC's Business Development
Team will be present at the Chamber Luncheon tomorrow.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Collective wing purs4ant to RCAF 12.30.110(4)(b)
• Evaluate Qualifications of Employccs pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
Council did not adjourn to Executive Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:16pm
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