Council MIN 06-02-2015 Regular AnBlVereary
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 2, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:09 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
H. David Kalan led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Chief of Police Life Savin g Awards
Saving Police Chief Hwang was pleased to award the Chief of Police Life Sa ng Aw a rd to Officer William
Lemmon; Officer Travis Loyd; and Valley Corn 911 Operator Adrienne Byers for their quick actions
that resulted in saving a human life. Ms. Byers took a call from a woman on a cellular phone who was
in need of medical assistance and unable to verbally give her location. Ms. Byers researched and
found a previous call with a corresponding address and dispatched officers to the location. The
officers were able to get to the caller and subsequently save her life. Chief Hwang thanked and
commended all three on their efforts.
b. Recognition of Crestwood Animal Hospital K-9 Vest Donation
Police Chief Hwang read and presented a certificate of recognition to Dr. Randall Norstrem and Mr.
Jim and Ruth Jensen (not present)for the ongoing donation efforts for the Police K-9 division and for
the ballistics vest for K-9 Officer Kaiser. Chief Hwang also spoke to the ongoing partnership with
Crestwood Animal Hospital for healthcare needs of the K-9 Officers.
c. Municipal Court Student Art Winners
Arts Commission Chair Matt Johnson thanked the Municipal Court and Judge Dave Larson and
Judge Rebecca Robertson for partnering with the Arts Commission for this program that brings
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student artwork to the Court for the last 6 years. The Judges welcomed each student winner and
presented them with certificates.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• 25th Anniversary Celebration June 18th—21St
Community Outreach Coordinator Steve McNey was pleased to update Council on the upcoming 25th
Anniversary celebration which run the weekend of June 18th — 21St He noted the main event with
presentations including local and regional elected officials will begin Saturday,June 20th at 2:00 pm at
Town Square Park. He reported on details of the family carnival, pony rides, vendor and food booths
and live entertainment. He thanked the many sponsors of the event and encouraged everyone to
attend and celebrate Federal Way.
• Red, White and Blues Festival—July 4th
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the upcoming 23rd Annual Fourth of July— Red, White and
Blues Festival at Celebration Park. He is confident this is the best show to date with headliners Spike
and the Impalers and many more wonderful musical groups and family fun activities. He was also
excited to report this year there will be free parking and the event might reach capacity; he
encouraged everyone to come early and enjoy the entire event with their families.The event begins at
4:00 pm.
• Centerstage Contract Negotiations Update
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reported the current agreement with Centerstage for management of the
Knutzen Family Theatre is expiring. He noted the City and Centerstage have renewed contract
negotiations and there is a recommendation which will go before the Parks, Recreation, Human
Services, Public Safety Council Committee Meeting on June 10th and forwarded to Council on June
16th for a 90 day extension. The PRHSPS Committee meeting will be held at 5:00 pm in the Patrick
Maher room located on the first floor of City Hall.
• Relay for Life Recap
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall gave a brief recap of the Federal Way Relay for Life Event. She noted
41 teams participated and a total of$59,000 (to date) was raised. This year the city had two teams
who worked together to raise money and awareness for cancer research. She noted the event was
well attended and a positive event for all.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Jeff Cox spoke in opposition to policies regarding Red Light Photo Enforcement Tickets and specific
forms the Municipal Court requires which he believes deprives citizens of due process rights. He
asked the Council to look into this matter.
Mayor Ferrell asked the City Attorney's office to follow up with Mr. Cox and report back.
Mary Blacker spoke in support of Centerstage and the amount of local supporters. She feels it is the
jewel of the city and would like to see the contract renewed.
H. David Kaplan spoke to the progress of the Performing Arts and Events Center. He noted this idea
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was discussed 30 years ago and is excited to see it finally coming fruition. He stated "get it built!"
Kathy McCabe Bonsai Garden spoke to thank the Federal Way Police for recovering the stolen
Bonsai which is now in rehab. She invited everyone to a community event on June 21st with a free
showing of the Karate Kid movie.
Betty Taylor spoke regarding the presence of Homeless people on vacant property near the
Commons Mall and would like to see better enforcement of keeping vacant properties cleared.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record three separate letters from Rick Kanq, Joann
Piquette, and Dana Turcott; all noting their support for the Performing Arts and Events Center.
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 19, 2015 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Monthly Financial Report—April 2015
c. Vouchers—April 2015
d. Spring 2015 Tourism Enhancement Grant
e. Resolution: Adopt Amended Cafeteria Plan APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-687
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH
E AS PRESENTED; 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
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. One-Year Moratorium on Retail Marijuana-Related Businesses (per Ordinance#15-
788)
• Staff Presentation —Stacey Welsh, Senior Planner
Senior Planner Stacey Welsh gave a brief PowerPoint presentation to Council on the history of
this item. She noted this Public Hearing is a requirement of Ordinance#15-788 which passed in
May. No Council action is being requested.
• Citizen Comment
Debbie Sabin spoke to the negative effects of marijuana and would like the issue studied further. She
urged Council to not allow retail marijuana related businesses in the city.
Jack Walsh long-time resident and small business owner spoke in opposition to allowing retail
marijuana related businesses in Federal Way. He feels it will not only impact the community as a
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whole, but the other small businesses in the area and the clientele these stores will bring.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record letters from Dr. Jani Estrada and Mrs. Patricia
Conant who expressed opposition to allowing retail marijuana related businesses in Federal Way.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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. 2015-2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan & 2015
Annual Action Plan
• Staff Presentation —Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson gave a brief presentation to Council regarding the
Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan 2015-2019 and Annual Action Plan. He
noted HUD Regulations specify a Consortium have a single, common Consolidated plan. The plan
covers 2015-2019 with estimated city funds available annually of$617,465; total estimated over the
period of$3,085,000.
The Community Development Block Grant Program's primary objective is to develop viable urban and
rural communities, by expanding economic opportunities and improving the quality of life, principally
for persons of low and moderate income.The Consolidated Plan established local priorities consistent
with national goals and objectives of HUD and the CDBG Program. Included in the goals and priorities
are to expand Economic Opportunities; provide decent affordable housing; and establish suitable
living environments.
Mr. Watson noted the comment period was open from May 1, 2015 through June 1, 2015 and he
distributed a list to Councilmembers of comments received during that time period.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Watson for the thorough presentation and asked various questions
regarding both the plan specifics; a day-shelter facility; and roll-over funds from King County.
• Citizen Comment
Anthony Murietta spoke to suggest Council require apprenticeship opportunities from local trade
schools which will enable our community's young people to get a living wage jobs for building the
Performing Arts and Events Center and other projects which are economic development drivers.
• Council Discussion/Questions
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2015-2019 CDBG CONSOLIDATED
PLAN AND THE 2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANS AND CORRESPONDING FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH HUD; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Arts Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT DANIEL HERSHMAN AS AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER OF THE ARTS COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017;
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
b. Diversity Commission Appointment(s)
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS TO THE DIVERSITY
COMMISSION: MAHJABIN QURESHI AND VICKIE CHYNOWITH AS VOTING MEMBERS WITH
TERMS EXPIRING MAY 31, 2018; AND HIROSHI ETO AS A VOTING MEMBER WITH A TERM
EXPIRING MAY 31,2016;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
c. Resolution: Inter-fund Loan for CDBG Fund APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-688
Community Development Director Michael Morales briefly reported on this item which passed through
the Finance, Economic Development Council Committee. He noted there is a lag time between when
the budget year begins and when HUD dispersements are sent out.This resolution is simply enacting
a procedure to follow for obligations and awards to outside agencies in those instances where funds
are temporarily used to cover the CDBG Funds.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO
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AUTHORIZE AN INTER-FUND LOAN NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR THE CDBG FUND;
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
d. 85% Design Update and Authorization to Bid - Performing Arts and Events Center
Project Manager Will Appleton noted a more detailed presentation was given previously this evening
at the City Council Special Meeting. He reported the project is currently on-time and on budget and is
requesting approval for 85% design approval and authorization to bid.
Councilmembers thanked Mr.Appleton and his presentation earlier and for his team for all their work
on this project.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN OF
THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER, BID THE PROJECT, AND RETURN TO
COUNCIL TO AWARD THE PROJECT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER;
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
e. Resolution: Setting Ballot Title and Explanatory Statement for Advisory Vote
APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-689
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted on May 5, 2015 the Council authorized an Advisory Vote of the
citizens as to whether the Council should allow Marijuana-related businesses to locate within the city
and place it on the November 3, 2015 general election ballot.
Ms. Pearsall noted the effect of this Resolution is the City Clerk will submit the ballot title and
statement to King County Elections. Submission of the ballot title triggers prohibition within
42.17A.555 that states no public facilities may be used for the promotion or the opposition to
any ballot proposition,thereby no public comment regarding the marijuana issues will be permitted
until after the general election with the exception of very specific exclusions which are properly
advertised and presentations balanced for both view-points.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
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
f. Resolution: Authorizing Advertisement of Pro/Con Committee APPROVED
RESOLUTION#15-690
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall briefed the Council on the proposed Resolution which directs the City
Clerk to solicit individuals willing to volunteer to write statements in favor or opposition to the
proposition. Council will then appointment up to 3 individuals to lead each committee at the July 7,
2015 City Council Meeting. She noted the statements of the committees are due to King County by
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August 13th for inclusion into the King County Voters Guide.
Councilmembers asked if the volunteers need to live within the city limits. Ms. Pearsall confirmed staff
has contacted King County and they do not have that requirement — the Council may select any
individual from the list who applies.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
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
g. Proposed Settlement Agreement regarding New Cingular Wireless
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall briefed the Council on the proposed agreement noting the amount of
the settlement is far less the original claim.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT REGARDING NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
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 attended the Relay for Life and is proud to be a year and half survivor. It was
a great night for a lot of people raised money and awareness.
Councilmember Moore reported on attending the Open House last week for the Red Lion Inn and
Suites. He also attended the Relay for Life and was asked to speak recognizing love ones that have
passed; he walked in honor of his friend and former mentor Roger Freeman. He also attended the
Caregivers Network which he participates in the Monday Night Suppers—he noted they also provide
laundry service for those who are in need. He also attended the Multi-Service Centers Veterans
Housing Groundbreaking project — he is very proud of the city and how important the city views
human services.
Councilmember Celski noted he also attended the ground breaking of the Multi-Service Center's
Veterans housing project, and is very proud of the city and that we are joining this effort; leaders
attended from federal, state, county and local level. He recognized Councilmember Duclos for her
efforts as then CEO of the Multi-Service Center and her vision to make this is a reality in our city. He
noted he will attend the June 13th Flag Day Ceremony at the King County Aquatics Center at 10:00
am.The Land Use/Transportation Committee will hold a Special Meeting June 8th at 5:30 pm—where
they will be discussing the comp plan revision. Next regular meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be July 6th
Councilmember Honda was happy to greet a delegation of young adults visiting from Japan for a few
weeks; she also attended the Korean Speech and talent contest at KOAM radio and was very
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impressed with students ranging from very young to College Students. She thanked the Judges
Larson and Robertson and the Arts Commission for their 6th Annual Art Contest- it has brought
wonderful art to the Municipal Court. She noted June 13th at 10:00 am is the 26th Annual Flag Day
Celebration hosted by the Soroptimist Club of Federal Way they will also be honoring Federal Way
Police Officer Jeff Mundell and Lt. Brigham Schultz; she thanked the Todd Beamer band for agreeing
to come and play for the event. She reported on the 3`d Annual Recycling Event at the Community
Center and noted the next meeting of the PRHSPS committee will be at 5:00 pm in the Patrick Maher
room downstairs..
Councilmember Maloney also attended the Relay for Life event and was impressed with the people
who are there—not only the volunteers and walkers but the survivor's and caregivers. She noted she
will be reading to third graders at a local elementary and will also be attending the Chamber luncheon
with the topic tourism and economic development.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson noted she attended the Memorial Day event at Todd Beamer—it was
a wonderful event and thanked those involved. She also attended the ground breaking of the
Veterans housing- she noted this is a huge step and very exciting for our community. She
congratulated all the graduating seniors. She invited everyone to the St. Luke's Church will be holding
a faith based Community Graduation/Baccalaureate on June 6th
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted the scheduling of the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee is in process and tentative date is Wednesday, June 17th. She also attended the Relay for
Life and was inspired by the spirit. She also attended the Family Green Fest and was impressed with
the numbers of folk participating. She greeted along with Councilmember Honda junior high students
who are visiting from our Sister City Hachinohe. She joked about an early morning meeting up in
Kirkland and enjoyed the local morning traffic, however was pleased to be able to make it back to the
ground breaking at the Veterans Housing Project.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:31 pm
Attest:
S • a D. Courtney, CMC
Ci lerk
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