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COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 21, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:10 pm
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge,Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember
Dini Duclos.
Councilmember Susan Honda and Councilmember Bob Celski participated in the meeting
telephonically from remote locations.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Gordie Olson led the flag salute.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT'S AGENDA TO ADD NEW ITEM 7(C)
TO COUNCIL BUSINESS TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN INTER-FUND
LOAN FOR THE KARL GROSCH FIELD REPLACEMENT AND TO ADD NEW ITEM 8(C) TO
ORDINANCES TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ONE-YEAR
MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA-RELATED BUSINESSES AND AUTHORIZE A
VOTE OF THE PEOPLE;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
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearing In of Police Officers
Chief Hwang introduced and gave background on each officer. He noted Officer Michael Henrich
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grew up in Black Diamond and graduated from the basic police academy on April 18t; Officer Lee
Price is a lateral police officer and veteran of the United States Navy and will attend the Washington
States Equivalency Academy later this month; and Officer Anders Wiggum is a graduate of
Washington State University, served one deployment in Afghanistan with the US Marines and
graduated from the basic police academy in March. Mayor Ferrell administered the oath of office for
all three officers and congratulated them.
b. Recognition of South King Fire & Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Gordon Olson
Mayor Ferrell read and presented Chief Gordon "Gordie" Olson with a Certificate of Recognition for
his 29 years of service to the community of Federal Way.
Chief Olson thanked the Mayor and Council and noted his appreciation in the ability to grow with this
city over the years. He has mixed emotions as he moves on in his career and move to Colorado, and
will continue to have ties to Federal Way.
Councilmembers thanked Chief Olson for all his years of dedication and warmness he has when out
in the community.
c. Sound Transit Update/Publication of Draft EIS
Chelsea Levy announced the draft Environmental Impact Study was published on schedule and the
comment period is now open. She directed interested citizens to go to the Sound Transit website
where they can review documents and utilize online tools which will help visualize the different
options. She noted May 6th and 7th there will be open Public Hearings that will take place in Federal
Way and Des Moines.
Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Levy for all the opportunities to discuss and receive public comment.
Ms. Levy noted further information is available at www.fwlink.orq
Mayor Ferrell reviewed the comment period timeline and the timeline for gathering Council comments.
He noted a draft Council Resolution will be discussed at the April 28th FEDRAC Council Committee to
gather input.A final resolution will be drafted for the May 5th Regular City Council meeting on Council
Business. The resolution will include which preferred options the Council supports for either 1-5
alignment or HWY99 alignment.
d. Federal Way Veterans Center/April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Readjustment Counseling Therapist Patrick Murrell thanked the Mayor and Council, introduced local
veterans and the history of the Federal Way Veterans Center. He wants the community to know who
they are and that they are located on 32nd Ave on Veterans Way across from the Commons Mall.The
Federal Way Vet Center helps many veterans in the community and was established in 2011.Among
many other services,the Federal Way Vet center provides counseling for returning veterans and their
families.
Dr. Kelly Dickenson noted April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In 1992 the government
recognized this issue in the military. The Center's mission in the community is to raise awareness and
what resources are available. They presented unique planter gardens in collaboration with Mike
Stanley and Community Gardens—to be put in the community to raise awareness.
e. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• City's New Entry Sign on S. 320th Street
Mayor Ferrell highlighted the new city entrance sign at 320th near the RAM Restaurant. He
thanked Director Marwan and staff for all the work on this item
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• RFQ/RFP Update for TCIII
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reviewed the tentative summary.Accomplished items include issuing the
RFQ (Feb 2015); Pre RFQ Conference (March 2015), and RFQ Estimate (March 2015). Continuing
projects include Review and Selection of Respondents (May 2015); RFP Released (May 2015);
Mayor/Council Review and Decision (July/August 2015); City/Developer Negotiations (August/Sept
2015); and Mayor/City Council Approval (Sept 2015).
He noted two responses were received from Goodman Real Estate, Inc.; and Winson Investment.
The city has been approached by a hotel developer to purchase 2.5 acres of the TCIII property to
construct a complementary adjacent to the PACC. Discussions incorporated into the
master
planning of the TCIII site and negotiations with the respondent developers are ongoing.
Councilmember thanked Chief of Staff Wilson for the update.
• Update on Montevista Short Plat
Community Development Director Michael Morales updated the Council on the project Montevista
Short Plat. Mr. Morales noted the comment period ended on April 10th currently it is under review. A
total of 5 comments were received. The project is proceeding and all comments have been forwarded
to the applicants.
• Neighborhood Connection Meeting —April 23 Adelaide Elem at 6:00 pm
Mayor Ferrell noted the first Neighborhood Connection Meeting will be held this Thursday at 6:00
pm at Adelaide Elementary School.
• State of the County Address—April 27 FW Community Center at 11:30 am
King County Executive Dow Constantine will be delivering the State of the County Address from the
Federal Way Community Center on Monday, April 27th. This event is open to the public and a good
opportunity to hear the mission and direction of the county.
• Farmer's Market Opening — May 9
Mayor Ferrell noted the opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market is May 9th. The market
will be held in the Sears Parking lot of the Commons Mall.
• Touch-a-Truck Event— May 16
John Hutton, Parks Director reported on the 2nd annual Touch a Truck event. This year it will be held
at Town Square Park. The event is May 16th from 11:30-2pm and have trucks and rigs from Police,
Public Works, Fire Department, Lloyds and many other businesses. He noted it is a family favorite
and a noisy fun environment. He invited the entire community out to see the big trucks,free treats and
lots of fun.
• Community Center Update
Doug Nelson, Recreation Manager briefed the Council on the Community Center performance which
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is outpacing expectations. The center has been open for 8 years and employs approximately 150
people; most part-time and for some this is their first job ever—gaining job and life skills. He noted
they have made some changes and it is very exciting to see people become healthier.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Nelson for all his and his staff hard work on the performance with the
community center and asked about changes in the rate structure. Mr. Nelson noted the memberships
are now a monthly reoccurring instead of front loaded in the beginning of the year.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Representative Linda Kochmar distributed written documents regarding an update with the Tourism
Promotion Area Bill which recently passed. She noted this will make a tremendous impact in tourism
in the city. It will provide$400,000 a year for the tourism industry. She further reported on the Capital
budget and dollars in the house budget for the PACC, Redondo Boardwalk, and Auburn Youth
Resources.
Richard Champion supports the Hwy 99 alignment where the Transit Oriented Development(TOD)is
higher than the 1-5 alignment. He read from 1-502 and believes that the people who voted for its
passage were supportive of stores in their community. He believes this is will kill the black market and
the city should move forward with zoning.
Joanne McMillion invited citizens to the"Upon the Rock" Ministry on Mother's Day—May 10th with a
Black and White Event where they will host an early morning Brunch and Fashion Show.
Betty Taylor was happy to find out Senate House passed Roger Freeman Act. She was unhappy to
hear about 20th Way South being renamed; alternatively she would like to see something named after
Roger Freeman.
Paul Schlossman spoke in support for allowing and zoning for marijuana-related businesses.
Karen Backman supports the Council zone for marijuana-related businesses and allow them in the
empty retail space in Federal Way including next to the Police substation and transit center. She feels
marijuana harms less than alcohol and less than tobacco; and is a good source of revenue.
Jerry Flynn, Federal Way resident since 1959, concurs with the people who spoke before. The
Council needs to be friendlier in bringing new jobs to Federal Way. He would like to see a brewery in
Federal Way, similar to those in Bend, Oregon.
Tim Burns,father and grandfather and Federal Way resident for 29 years, urges Council to open and
allow pot shops in Federal Way. He voted for 1-502 as he wishes to eliminate the criminal element. He
feels the licensed shops will be more regulated and better quality.
Mayor Ferrell recessed at 8:35pm for approximately 5 minutes. Mayor Ferrell reconvened the
meeting at 8:40pm.
Roger Flygare spoke in support of allowing pot shops in Federal Way; as he feels the people voted
for it in 1-502. He distributed written material to the Council.
Paul Levy urged the Council to listen to the will of the people and their vote on 1-502. He feels the
Council should not be able to nullify the election and will of the people.
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Gabriele Beatty (written comments) asked Federal Way not deny citizens the full measure of what
was approved in 1-502.
John Michael Alexander Hicks noted although he voted against 1-502, he stated this is a democracy,
and believes that the Council has a duty to enforce the laws which are enacted.
Diana Noble-Gulliford spoke against retail marijuana in the city. She also noted regardless of how the
council votes, she would like the city to include churches in the state setback requirements of 1000
feet. She feels Public safety comes first in this community.
Tracy Hills spoke regarding light rail stations and alignment. He believes it should go into the old 320th
parking lot and redevelop that area. He supports the I-5 alignment.
Randall Smith (written comments)supports zoning of retail marijuana-related businesses in Federal
Way.
Bob Kellogg (written comments) encouraged the Council to ban marijuana-related businesses in
Federal Way.
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: April 7, 2015 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. S. 324th Street (Pacific Highway South to S. 322"d Street) Preservation Project—85%
Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
c. S. 288th Street (Military Road to City Limit) Preservation Project—85% Design Status
Report and Authorization to Bid
d. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase V Project (S. 340th Street to S. 359th Street)
—85% Status Report
e. 20th Avenue South Name Change—"Pete von Reichbauer Way"
f. DDA Interlocal Contract— Respite & Individual and Family Services
g. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) Memorandum of Understanding for
Distracted Driving
h. Application for Ballistic Vest Partnership (BVP) Grant
i. 85% Design Approval and Permission to Begin Bid Process on Town Square park
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-I AS
PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS. 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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6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:56pm.
a. Medical Marijuana Moratorium per Ordinance#15-787
A brief staff report by Senior Planner Stacey Welsh was given. She noted this public hearing is a
requirement of Ordinance#15-787.
No citizen comment was received.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE. 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Karl Grosch Field Replacement
Parks Director John Hutton made a brief presentation. He noted the soccer field is in dire need of
replacement. The city anticipated grant funding this year and unfortunately they did not receive the
grant. The field was installed in 2002 and the wear has increased in this last year. This heavily
used field (7 days a week) will be offline for only 3 weeks.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$582,281 TO KCDA AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIELD
TURF TO REPLACE THE PLAYING SURFACE AT KARL GROSCH FIELD; 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
b. Re-Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO REAPPOINT MARK KOPPANG AS A VOTING MEMBER
TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH A TERM THROUGH APRIL 30, 2018;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE. 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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c. ADDED ITEM: Resolution: Authorizing Inter-fund loan for Karl Grosch Field
Replacement APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-681
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola reported the cost of the field replacement is suggested to be a
temporary inter-fund loan from the allocation from the Lakota Park which is currently not being utilized.
In response to questions he noted this is simply a cash flow issue.
Councilmember Honda thanked the Soccer association for the approximate $80k toward this field.
Mayor Ferrell also reported on the Lakota Park and the pledge of$700 for a portion of the renovations
of the park. The money is sitting in the bank right now waiting on the school district partnership which
has no current plan for Lakota Park. He noted these funds used for Karl Grosch field will be borrowed
from this account and then paid back.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO
AUTHORIZE AN INTER-FUND LOAN FOR THE KARL GROSCH FILED REPLACEMENT;
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 #674/Vacate a Portion of S 336th Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
VACATING A PORTION OF SOUTH 336TH STREET LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 13TH
AVE SOUTH,WEST OF 13TH AVENUE SOUTH,ADJACENT TO LOT 1 BLA 201409159000251
AT FEDERAL WAY.
Street Systems Manager John Mulkey gave a brief staff report noting the applicant has met all
requirements.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE MAY
5TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON 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
b. Council Bill#675/ Proposed Code Amendment Related to the Regulation of Adult
Family Homes Under FWRC 19.105.080
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF ADULT FAMILY HOMES; AMENDING FWRC 19.105.080 (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 09-605)
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Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann gave a brief history on this item. He noted the code
amendments will correct conflicting language between State Law and FWRC.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE MAY
5TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; 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
c. Council Bill #676/Christian Faith Center Franchise Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, EXTENDING THE TERM
OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 05-489 AND GRANTING
CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF
THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR PURPOSES
OF CONSTRUCTION, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, OPERATING, AND REMOVING CABLE,
VOICE, DATA, MECHANICAL AND FIRE ALARM CONDUITS WITHIN AND THROUGH
CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 05-489)
Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann noted the original 10 year franchise agreement was signed in
2005; this is simply and extension of that agreement.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE MAY
5T"COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; 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
d. Council Bill#677/Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club Franchise Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, EXTENDING THE TERM
OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE 05-512 AND GRANTING
TWIN LAKES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO OCCUPY THE
RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE
AREA, FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING, REPAIRING,AND OPERATING AN IRRIGATION
SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. (AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 05-512)
Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann noted as in the previous item; the original 10 year franchise
agreement was signed in 2005; this is simply and extension of that agreement.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
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COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE MAY
5TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; 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
First Reading/Enactment
e. ADDED ITEM: Council Bill #678/Ordinance to Establish a Moratorium on
Recreational-Marijuana Related Businesses APPROVED ORDINANCE#15-788
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, IMPOSING A ONE-YEAR
MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA-RELATED BUSINESSES AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN THE RETAIL, PRODUCTION, AND PROCESSING OF
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA; ESTABLISHING A WORK GROUP TO DEVELOP A WORK
PLAN; SETTING TIME FRAME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC
VOTE AT THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION.
Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann reported on the two Council Bills which are before Council
tonight. Council Bill#678 establishes a moratorium on Recreational Marijuana-Related Businesses
and Authorize a Vote of the People; and Council Bill#672 (Second Reading/Enactment)would Ban
Recreational Marijuana-Related Businesses. He noted the moratorium maintains the status quo and
would allow the city to bring forward a public"advisory"vote. He noted the vote at this point would be
non-binding. Mr. Orthmann briefly noted House Bill 2136 which also has regulations and implications
to cities regarding zoning of recreational related businesses.
Mr. Orthmann noted the timing of the advisory vote would be held in November for many reasons
including but not limited to voter turnout, cost, and past practice. He further displayed information
regarding voter turnout for past non presidential general elections. He reviewed the three options
Council has moving forward. He stated the Mayor's recommendation is to approve Council Bill
#678 and authorize a vote of the people at the November general election.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULES 2.2(8) TO
ALLOW FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;
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
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO PASS THE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ONE-YEAR MORATORIUM ON RECREATIONAL
MARIJUANA-RELATED BUSINESSES AND AUTHORIZING AN ADVISORY VOTE AT THE
AUGUST PRIMARY ELECTION RATHER THAN THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION;
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SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER MOORE.
Councilmember Duclos noted her opposition to a primary election due to lack of voter turnout.
Councilmember Celski asked Mayor Ferrell to restate the amendment or clarify. Deputy Mayor
Burbidge also noted her opposition, as she believes it should go before the higher voter turnout.
Councilmember Maloney noted there has been a recent precedent taken by a city in Eastern
Washington and she along with Councilmember Honda has been working to get this issue of siting
and zoning for these businesses before the voters as it was not included in 1-502. She noted this
issue is very divisive in the community and would like to see a vote at the earliest possibility. She also
contacted King County Elections and was told they anticipate a 33%turnout in this year's primary, not
including additional turnout for this item on the ballot.
Mayor Ferrell noted he strongly disagrees with the State Attorney General's opinion regarding 1-502.
He feels the people have already voted on this issue. He also stated he believes passionately that the
vote should come at the November general election where the majority of the electorate will be
represented.
Councilmembers further discussed the primary versus the general election timing and if the vote is an
advisory vote or a binding vote. Mayor Ferrell noted if House Bill#2136 passes; a vote at the general
election will be a binding vote. Further clarification was requested on"binding"versus"advisory"vote.
Due to the current time; Mayor Ferrell entertained a motion to extend the meeting past 10:00 pm.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES AND SUSPEND THE
MEETING TIME PAST 10:00 PM; 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
The amendment failed 3-4 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge no Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson no Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos no
Councilmember Honda no
The main 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
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
PROHIBITING ALL RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA RELATED BUSINESSES INCLUDING
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RETAIL, PRODUCTION, AND PROCESSING.
Council Bill #672 died for lack of action.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Maloney had no report.
Councilmember Honda thanked staff for all the connections made tonight to allow her to participate.
She further thanked her fellow Councilmembers for all their effort on tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Celski also thanked staff and Councilmembers for tonight's meeting. He reported the
next meeting of the Land Use Transportation Committee will be Monday, May 4th at 5:30 pm in
Council Chambers.
Councilmember Moore was privileged to attend along with Deputy Mayor Burbidge the Advancing
Leadership graduation. He stated we are growing incredible leaders in Federal Way. He thanked
Code Compliance Officer John Fairbanks for coordinating the volunteer event coming up next
Saturday(8:30 am)where an unsightly fence will be painted with donated supplies and all volunteer
efforts.
Councilmember Duclos will be attending the Annual Korean meeting this Sunday at Saghalie Middle
School. She noted the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs
Committee will be held on April 28th
Deputy Mayor Burbidge in addition to the Sound Transit Board which discussed at the South County
Transportation Meeting, the planned expansion of the SeaTac airport was also discussed, and she
would like to ask for more information at an upcoming meeting. She further reported on various
events in the arts community.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 12.30.110(1)(b)
The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at 10:09 pm.
Attest:
•tep .:nie D. Courtne , C C
it lerk
Approved by Council: 05-05-2.0/5"
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