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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 19, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:03 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
Diana Noble-Gulliford led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. "World Vision Day"
• Proclamation
• Recognition of World Vision —Video and Presentation by Drew Clark,
Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs Division of World Vision
Mayor Ferrell read and presented the Proclamation to Drew Clark of World Vision. Mr. Clark thanked
the Mayor and Council and gave a brief report on the efforts of World Vision in Nepal following
multiple devastating earthquakes. He also showed a brief video regarding sanitary water in the region.
b. Proclamation: Relay for Life— May 29th
Councilmember Duclos read and presented the Proclamation to Relay Chair Deanna Nugent and her
Federal Way Relay for Life team. She thanked the Mayor and Council for not only their support but
their participation in the event year after year. She noted the event begins at 6:00 pm and will have a
survivor lap to celebrate those who have conquered cancer. There will be many vendors,food, music
and activities as well as luminaries to light for the night.
Councilmember Moore reflected on last year's Relay for Life Event and the role Representative Roger
Freeman played; he thanked the committee for their hard work and enthusiasm for this event.
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c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Community Outreach Coordinator Steve McNey reported on the upcoming 25th Anniversary
Celebration that will be held June 18th- 21st at Town Center. He noted there will be a family friendly
carnival at the Town Center Ill site and many more activities, vendors, food trucks and pony rides.
Wilson the Seahawks 12th Pony will also be in attendance. The main event will be at Town Square
Park on Saturday beginning at 2:00 pm with presentations made by Governor Inslee and Mayor
Ferrell. There will be musical performances including the Federal Way Symphony.
Councilmember Celski noted Saturday was Armed Forces Day(3rd Saturday of May)and recognizes
service men and women and their families of those serving on behalf of the nation. Marine Hills
Garden Club joined a national movement to dedicate a Blue Star Marker at Celebration Park. A
tremendous amount of work went into this project which is located near the flag poles at the entrance
to the ball fields. He was honored to be able to be a part of the unveiling.
Mayor Ferrell reported the Federal Way Coalition against Trafficking Family 5K and he was pleased to
note the attendance at this event increased by over 700 people.He noted it was a tremendous event;
Deputy Chief Sumpter echoed the Mayor's comments on a positive event with no significant issues for
such a large gathering.
He reported on the second Neighborhood Connection meeting which was held on May 14th at Olympic
View Elementary. He noted this was a follow up meeting from last year's meeting at Brigadoon
Elementary.
Parks Director John Hutton reported on a very successful 2nd Annual Touch a Truck event with an
estimated 1500 people attending and over 60 vehicles for kids and parents to view. He thanked all the
partners who made this event a success including the School District, Fire District, Waste
Management, Police Department and many, many more. He also reported on the Blue Poppy Day
event which was the same afternoon and also very well attended.
Mayor Ferrell reported on the opening day of the Farmer's Market on Mother's Days weekend. He
noted it was a very successful day and followed that up with the Marine Hills Parade that
afternoon with many of the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Honda reported on a first annual Memorial Day Celebration at Todd Beamer High
School sponsored by the Noon Kiwains Club and the Historical Society. It will be held on May 25th
at 6:30 pm and will aim to help restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. The program will
include musical performances and presentations made by many youth service groups. She
encouraged everyone to attend.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Teresa Angeles, spoke regarding the low graduation rates in Federal Way Schools, she urged the
Council to not allow marijuana related retail in the city.
Jim Stiles, thanked the Mayor and Council for the Neighborhood Connection meetings, he noted the
meetings feel more open, engaged and allow for more public comment than standard Council
meetings. He would like to see public comment portion increased in meetings. He also urged the
Council to not legitimize marijuana businesses in the community.
William Cho, thanked World Vision and echoed support for what they do. He also noted support for
Federal Way's proposal to Sound Transit regarding alignment and possible station locations. He
reiterated his business at 320th street is not replaceable.
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Ruth Krizan and LaTanya Brisbane, representatives of the Highline College Student Body read and
presented a letter and resolution outlining their desire for a station alignment at the College.
Patricia Conant, spoke to her discouragement over the Council's action to seek an Advisory vote
regarding retail marijuana in Federal Way. She asked Council to act to ban marijuana sales in the city.
Richard Champion, spoke to endorse the HWY99 alignment as the Transit Oriented Development
(TOD) is almost double that of an 1-5 alignment. He feels the HWY99 alignment will grow
development in the cooridor and in the future of Federal Way.
Janie Estrada, feels the Council should ban retail marijuana in Federal Way; children and youth are
the priority.
Dr. Jack Bermingham, President of Highline College spoke to urge Council to support a station at the
college which is a destination of many Federal Way residents. He noted the college feels a station
location at the college is critical in assisting many disadvantaged students and encourages access to
higher education.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers asked Dr. Bermingham clarifying question regarding his
request.
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: May 5, 2015 Regular and Special Meetings
b. 21St Ave S Pedestrian Improvements—30% Design Status Report
c. S 352nd Street Extension (Pacific Highway S to Enchanted Pkwy S) Project—
Lakehaven Utility District Design and Construction Interlocal Agreement
d. S 356th Street— Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway Improvement Project—
Lakehaven Utility District Design and Construction Interlocal Agreement
e. S 320th Street (Veteran's Way) Entrance Sign — Project Acceptance
f. 20th Ave S at S 314th Street Traffic Signal Relocation— PSE Utility Relocation
Agreement
g. Resolution: Set Public Hearing for Transportation Improvement Plan -APPROVED
RESOLUTION#15-685
h. 2015 Human Services Commission Work Plan
i. FARO (Total Station) Maintenance Agreement
j. MOU Between Washington State Department of Health and the Federal Way Police
Department
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
Councilmember Moore pulled item (e) S. 320th Street (Veteran's Way) Entrance Sign— Project
Acceptance.
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The main motion to approve items (a)-(d); and (f) — (j) 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
Item (e) S. 320th Street (Veteran's Way) Entrance Sign — Project Acceptance
Councilmember Moore questioned the lighting capabilities of the city logo on the sign. Chief of Staff
noted this item is project acceptance of the contractors work for the project that was bid and
specifications approved by Council. He noted a lighting of the city logo was discussed earlier in the
design process however due to the location of the reader board and location of the logo,there is not
an opportunity to have it lit.
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (e) AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
presented:
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. Resolution: Sound Transit Alignment—APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-686
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted the comment period is currently open through May 26th. She
noted the Council has two items before them this evening. She noted the Pros for 1-5 Alignment
include: lowest number of parcels affected; lowest adverse impacts on the city; lowest impact to
businesses in the city's retail core; preserve the $100 million dollar investment to SR99 including
disrupting businesses; and an 1-5 alignment will cost $400 million less than alternative alignments
along SR99.
She noted the proposed resolution supports an 1-5 alignment and a station location near Highline
Community College with the exact location to be negotiated with the affected Cities and the College. It
also recommends a hybrid station generally located along the west side of 23rd Ave S straddling S.
320th Street. She noted this draft Resolution has been discussed at 3 public meetings.
She also answered questions regarding the draft letter which would be authorizing the Mayor and
Deputy Mayor to sign a letter of support for an 1-5 alignment to be sent to Sound Transit along with
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signatures from the Mayors of Sea-Tac, Kent, Des Moines and Kent Council President.
Councilmembers asked various questions about the vision of the South Alignment from the Federal
Way Station (ST4); and the notification of the property owners in the area of the new proposed
station. City Attorney Pearsall noted Sound Transit did notification of property owners in a 1 mile
radius of all station locations.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers discussed the reference to station location in the area of Highline
College. They support the college and a station as close to Highline and still facilitate an 1-5 location.
Ms. Pearsall noted a proposed verbiage change in Section 3 to include:
"...a station location as close as possible to Highline College that still facilitates an 1-5 alignment"
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Councilmember Moore stated he is looking to the future of Federal Way and forward thinking
leadership. He would like to see an HWY99 alignment which would enable a more walkable
community in the future. He feels businesses and housing will be developed around transit. He will be
voting against the Resolution for those reasons.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS
AMENDED; COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND.
The motion passed 6-1 as follows (Councilmember Moore dissenting):
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore no
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. Proposed Letter to Sound Transit Board Regarding the City's Preferred 1-5 Alignment
and Corresponding Station Locations
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED LETTER WITH THE
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PROPOSED; TO SOUND TRANSIT BOARD CHAIR DOW
CONSTANTINE REGARDING THE CITY'S PREFERRED ALIGNMENT OPTION AND AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted the letter is a joint letter from multiple jurisdictions. She read
directly from the letter. Councilmember Duclos withdrew her original motion.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED LETTER TO SOUND
TRANSIT BOARD CHAIR DOW CONSTANTINE REGARDING THE CITY'S PREFERRED
ALIGNMENT OPTION AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR TO SIGN ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND.The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading/Enactment
a. Council Bill #681/Amending FWRC 13.43.020 to Establish Maximum
Allowable Grass and Weed Height APPROVED ORDINANCE#15-793
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF PROPERTY UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE;AMENDING CHAPTER 13.43 FWRC. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13-743)
Building Official Scott Sproul noted when the city adopted the International Building and Property
Maintenance Code the city did not establish maximum grass and weed height. He noted this
ordinance will amend that section to include 6 inches for developed properties and 12 inches for
undeveloped properties.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW FOR
FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;COUNCILMEMBER
MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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
Second Reading/Enactment
b. Council Bill #679/Amending FWRC 1.15.060 Appeal to Hearing Examiner
APPROVED ORDINANCE#15-794
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO THE FEE
ASSOCIATED WITH APPEALS OF AN ORDER TO CEASE ACTIVITY OR A NOTICE AND
ORDER;AMENDING FWRC 1.15.060(AMENDING ORDINANCE 09-597)
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 yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Council Bill #680/Lakehaven Utility District Franchise Extension APPROVED
ORDINANCE#15-795
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON,GRANTING LAKEHAVEN
UTILITY DISTRICT, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AN EXTENSION TO A NONEXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON,THROUGH THE FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
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
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos attend the Sound Cities Policy Issues Committee on May 13th. They
discussed the Committee to End Homelessness Plan and the Best Starts for Kids Initiative which will
be on the November ballot. She noted the impact on this passing would be to keep the public health
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clinics open including Federal Way and Auburn. She reported on the County's Solid Waste Plan and
the road map to achieve 70% recycling. She was pleased to participate in the FWCAT 5K event and
the dedication of the Blue Star Marker at Celebration Park. Next meeting FEDRAC meeting will be
May 26th at 4:30 pm in the Hylebos Room.
Councilmember Moore thanked the Relay for Life group for making this event happen. He noted he
looks forward to participating and celebrating with everyone involved. He thanked the many wonderful
organizations in Federal Way including the swimming pool,the farmers market the CERT members,
Marine Hills Garden Club and many others in the community.
Councilmember Celski was happy to report his son is back from deployment his daughter in law
recently gave birth to his first granddaughter who he will be seeing soon. He reported on a great
neighborhood connection meeting at Olympic View; he thanked the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and staff
who answered tough questions and to the citizens who came out to give feedback. He attended the
Communities in Schools fundraiser at Weyerhaeuser along with the rest of the Council. He noted this
is a wonderful program and over $61,000 was raised for this program. He noted the next LUTC
meeting is scheduled for June 1st and a special meeting on June 8th both in Council Chambers at 5:30
pm where the Comp Plan will be discussed.
Councilmember Honda thanked the Thomas Jefferson drum line who attended both the walk and
Farmer's Market and also performed at the Blue Poppy Days event. She reported the Blue Poppy
Days has grown into a great event at the Rhododendron Garden and is becoming a tourist attraction.
She thanked the Arts Commission for the great event. She also attended all the other events,
including the Farmers Market which runs through October and the produce and items grow as the
season grows. She also noted she will be attending the Board of Health meeting in Seattle.
Councilmember Maloney noted she also attended many of the events already mentioned this evening.
In addition to those events she attended the salmon release and it was fun to see the students with
their baby fry and put them into the Hylebos and learning about ecology and environmental efforts.
She noted she attend a Re-branding meeting with the Mayor and his staff; work is continuing. She
also noted they met regarding the University Initiative.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson noted she missed some events due to a family emergency. She is
excited to hear all the reports and the engagement of the community. She did attend the
Neighborhood Connection meeting and is encouraged to see members of the community attend and
be able to address the Mayor and staff with questions that they might not feel comfortable in a more
formal setting. She also reported on the Committee to End Homelessness update. She recently
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attended a two day conference where Veteran's Homelessness was discussed. She stated her
concerns with a 99 alignment have to do with multi-family housing and those families would be
displaced.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted she attended a meeting with the South County Area Transportation
Board where two presentations were given on traffic congestion comparing the various areas in the
region and the changes in the amount of congestion. The second presentation was on King County
Metro alternatives in South King County; different systems to provide service including rural areas.
She attended the King County Metro meeting where future transportation planning was discussed and
noted route improvements beginning fall of 2015 and spring/fall of next year will include routes: 179,
190, 177, 178, 179, and 193. She participated in the FWCAT 5K walk and was well attended and also
enjoyed the Blue Poppy Days event. She further reported on various arts events and productions of
Centerstage Theater at Knutzen Family Theatre.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular meeting at 9:23 pm
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