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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 16, 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,Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann and City
Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
State Representative Linda Kochmar led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Police Department Presidential Volunteer Service Award (5,000 hours) to Lottie Kinney
and Frank Gabreluk
Police Chief Andy Hwang was pleased to award and present the Presidential Volunteer Service
Award (PVSA) signed by President Obama to long-time Police Department Volunteers Ms. Lottie
Kinney and Mr. Frank Gabreluk. Chief Hwang noted this award began in 2002 by then President
George W. Bush aimed at recognizing the achievement of significant volunteer hours, making an
impact and bettering our communities. Ms. Kinney and Mr. Gareluk each have accumulated over
5,000 volunteer service hours for the Federal Way Police Department. The Mayor and Council
thanked them for their service.
b. Police Chief's Citation- Shopping Cart Recovery Team Volunteers
Police Chief Andy Hwang was also pleased to recognize the Shopping Cart Recovery Team
Volunteers Tim Lehnherr;John McMahon(not present); Mike Tierney; Mari lkeda-Gomes;and Frank
Gabreluk with the Police Chief's Citation Award. He also played a video clip from a recent King 5
Evening Magazine Episode featuring the team. Chief Hwang noted the tremendous impact this team
has had on our community and they have recovered over 3-4,000 shopping carts annually and
returned them to the stores.
c. Proclamation: Karl Grosch Day
Deputy Mayor Burbidge invited Mr. Karl Grosch and Parks Director John Hutton to the podium as
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she read and presented Mr. Grosch with the Council Proclamation naming June 26th as Karl
Grosch Day in Federal Way. Mr. Hutton noted he met Karl in 1992 and is happy to be here to
support and honor him. He also recognized him for being everyone's friend and the father of youth
soccer in Federal Way at the young age of 90. Mr. Grosch graciously thanked the Council for all
the support over the years and Mr. Hutton for his friendship.
d. Recognition of Federal Way Soccer Association donation to Soccer Fields
Parks Director Hutton thanked and presented the Federal Way Soccer Association, Federal Way
Mod-Soccer Association and Federal Way Football club certificates of recognition for the $90,000
donation to resurface the Karl Grosch Field. He noted this field was in dire need of attention and is
played year round and used by all ages young to adult.
e. Proclamation: Noon Kiwanis 60th Anniversary
Mayor Ferrell read and presented the Proclamation to members of the Federal Way Noon Kiwanis
Club. Judge Dave Larson thanked the Council and Mayor Ferrell for the recognition. He spoke to
the Kiwanis Organization and the important work they have done over the years in this community.
f. Diversity Commission Certificate of Appointments
g. Arts Commission Certificate of Appointment
Councilmember Honda was pleased to read and present Certificates of Appointment to the Diversity
Commissioners and Arts Commissioners recently appointed in attendance this evening and thanked
all those who apply as volunteers for the city.
h. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell introduced Rebecca (Becca) Martin, CEO of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
who distributed and discussed the new Chamber publication South Sound Relocation and Visitor's
Guide. She stated this is an annual publication and is very proud of the final product,and thanked her
team and Board. The Mayor and Councilmembers praised Ms. Martin and thanked her for a visually
pleasing and informative representation of the city.
25th Anniversary Celebration (Town Center-June 18th—21St):
Community Outreach Coordinator Steve McNey showed the 25th Anniversary Celebration commercial
which will run during the US Open. He reviewed the activities,the carnival, and timelines for the main
event, and encouraged everyone to attend to celebrate Federal Way. Councilmembers asked about
parking and increased traffic in the area.
Red, White and Blues Festival (Celebration Park- July 4th):
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the upcoming 4th of July Event —Red, White and Blues
Festival. The annual event is held at Celebration Park and festivities begin around 4:00 pm.This year,
there is free parking and many family friendly activities, kids parade, and a spectacular headlining
band—Spike and the Impalers. He noted all the details are finalized and looks to be great weather for
the 4th. He asked for families to come out early and have patience and enjoy the entire show; there
will be a large event. He specifically reminded people to leave all pets at home.
City Fireworks Enforcement:
Police Chief Andy Hwang spoke to remind citizens that fireworks of any kind are illegal in Federal
Way. He outlined education and prevention measures taken by the Police Department in collaboration
with South King Fire and Rescue. Special emphasis patrols at local parks and areas of previous
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violations will occur. He also reiterated civil infractions will be issued along with confiscation of illegal
fireworks. He recommended citizens wanting to see fireworks attend the City-Sponsored Red,White,
and Blues Festival on July 4th. He noted civil infractions are as follows:
• $100 penalty for the first violation
• $200 penalty for the second violation
• $300 penalty for the third violation
New Markets Tax Credits Update:
Mayor Ferrell reported on his attendance at the Washington DC Novogradac Conference, along with
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson and Economic Development Director Tim Johnson. He felt they had
outstanding presentation materials and a very tight schedule in meeting with various representatives.
Advisory Vote Ballot Measure/Public Comment Process &Advisory Vote Pro/Con Committee
Recruitment:
Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann gave a brief overview on the public comment process and
restrictions now that it is a ballot measure. He noted RCW 42.17A.555 prohibits the use of public
facilities for the purpose of assisting or opposing any ballot proposition,which includes advisory ballot
measures. No general comment regarding ballot issues will be permitted until after the November
general election and these restrictions apply to City officials, City employees, and public.
He further reported City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall contacted the Public Disclosure Commission for an
opinion and they confirmed her position regarding the ballot measure and public comment. Mr.
Orthmann also reviewed exceptions to the prohibitions which include:
• Action taken at an open public meeting to:express a collective decision; or vote upon
a motion, proposal, resolution, order or ordinance; or to support or oppose a ballot
proposition.
• Notice of the meeting is required, including the title and number of the ballot
proposition; and
• Requires an equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing view
Councilmembers asked Mr. Orthmann to describe the p ro-side and the con-side of this ballot measure
and clarify if properly noticed there will be an opportunity to offer both sides of the issue time to
comment.
Assistant City Attorney Orthmann noted those in favor of allowing retail marijuana in the city are on
the pro-side; those opposed to retail marijuana stores in the city are on the con-side. He also noted
the City Clerk's Office is currently seeking individuals for the Pro and Con Committees to create
narratives of support and in opposition to the ballot measure for the Voter's Guide.
Update on Karl Grosch Field Improvements:
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the recent improvements to Karl Grosch Field. He noted this
is a well-loved and highly utilized field 7 days a week year-round. Councilmembers thanked Mr.
Hutton for the update; and questioned if the field was used by schools. Mr. Hutton noted the Middle
School fields are used more frequently for the school teams.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Dennis Hulse, President-Elect of the Federal Way Kiwanis Club spoke to promote the upcoming 59th
Annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. The event will be held July 24th from 4-8pm and will
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feature Beer and Wine Garden, Live Band, and items from Jimmy Mac's and Sub Zero Ice Cream. He
noted he along with many other community members are selling tickets.
Nancy Combs reported she is unhappy with the speeding and traffic in front of her home. She stated
as a long term resident of Federal Way she is unable to sleep and enjoy her home due to the
increased traffic and noise from nearby newer developments.
Betty Taylor reported her car was recently stolen and she feels a huge loss and is having difficulties
attending many of the meetings, events and functions she would like. She noted along with her car,
the music she listened to was sentimental and she is sadden by the loss.
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: June 2, 2015 Regular and Special Meetings
b. Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory Inc. Contract Extension
c. Allocation of 2015 City Employee Donations to the Human Services Fund
d. Surplus Vehicle Retention
e. Grant Funding for Transportation Projects—Authorization to Submit Applications
f. 1St Ave S at S 328th St Intersection Project— Puget Sound Energy Interlocal Agreement
g. 2015 Pedestrian Improvement Program — Rejection of Bid
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A
THROUGH G 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. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Approval of Section 108 Loan Application/RESOLUTION#15-691
Community Development Director Michael Morales reviewed the policy questions which were before
Council should the city submit and accept a loan in the amount of $3,030,000 from the US
Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Program for the Performing Arts
and Events Center. He noted cities can borrow five (5)times their annual CDBG authority from HUG
for eligible projects. Requirements of the application process include meeting three conditions: (1)be
an Eligible Activity; and (2) meet Public Benefit Standards; and (3) Meet at least 1 of the National
Objectives (Benefit low — and moderate income persons, prevent or eliminate slums or blight; or
address urgent community need).
Mr. Morales further reviewed potential projects which qualify in the city and the loan fund capacity. He
detailed how the PAEC meets at least one National Objective; contains Eligible Activities; and
demonstrates Public Benefit. The application contains information regarding the project including:
Development Objectives; Project Description; Project Financing and Schedule; Regulatory
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Compliance and Public Benefit; Public Participation and Attachments and Appendices.
Community Development Services Manager Jeff Watson then discussed the process and the loan
details including the loan repayment and the use of CDBG Funds annually including Planning and
Administration (20% max); CDBG Public Services (15% max); and Community Economic
Revitalization Fund (CERF)(65%). Mr.Watson further reported on public benefit standards including
job creation requirements.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the history of this loan application and previous
Council action; and posed additional questions regarding continued funding options;job creation and
of low and moderate income, and including the term"permanent job".Mr. Morales, Mr.Watson,Chief
of Staff Wilson, and Finance Director Ade Ariwoola responded to Council questions.
No citizen comment was given.
Councilmember Honda stated she continues to support the Performing Arts and Events Center;
however she does not support borrowing money for the project.She will not be supporting this motion.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SECTION 108 LOAN APPLICATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE LOAN APPLICATION TO HUD,AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION AND
LOAN; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI SECOND.
The motion passed 6-1 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda no
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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
b. 2016-2021 Transportation Improvement Plan/RESOLUTION#15-692
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez briefed Council on the proposed 2016-2021 Transportation
Improvement Plan. Mr. Perez stated the Plan outlines a 6-year plan for transportation related capital
projects and is updated annually. The 6-year plan is a requirement for grant eligibility and must be
financially constrained and conform to air quality requirements.
He outlined the following Criteria:
riteria:
• Concurrency Requirement
• Level of Service Improvement
• Collision Rate Improvement
• Collision Severity Rate Improvement
• HOV Supportive
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• Non-Motorized Supportive
• Community Support
• Air Quality
• Ease of Implementation
• Benefit/Cost Ration
He further displayed a city map and reviewed the completed projects,removed projects,and modified
projects from the previous TIP. He also briefly described the new projects including Citywide Adaptive
Control Signal System, and various other projects including pedestrian improvements.
Jim Stiles, spoke in concern over dropping the level of service standard. With the amount of heavy
traffic currently, he would like the Council to re-evaluate that position.
Diana Noble-Gulliford, stated she does not feel this TIP is ambitious enough and would like to see
more East/West roads to alleviate traffic. She feels 348th is a concern.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO ALLOW THE MEETING
TO CONTINUE PAST 10:00 PM; 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
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Perez for his report and as k ed various us questions regarding signal
timing, adaptive control signal systems, emergency vehicle access, and bicycle lanes.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR
2016-2021; 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
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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
At 10:08 PM, Mayor Ferrell noted the Council would take a brief recess. Council reconvened at
10:16 PM.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: 2015 Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan (FWCP)—
Text Amendment Request/ RESOLUTION#15-693
Senior Planner Margaret Clark gave a brief presentation on the proposed Resolution.
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Rob Reeber, spoke to explain the request for a text amendment and noted the property owner would
like to develop the property and has had interest in this change in zoning.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Clark for her presentations and Mr. Reeber for his comments;however
they clarified this text amendment would change the zoning throughout the city, and not just this
specific property.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION (TO DENY
THE YOUNGSPRING LLC REQUEST FOR TEXT AMENDMENT);COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY
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
b. Town Square Park— Rejection of Bids
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the results of the initial bid for the Town Square Park project.
He noted the two bids received came in higher than anticipated, so after collecting feedback staff is
re-working and will go out for bid on a modified project.
The bid opening date is set for July 9th and results will go to the Parks, Recreation, Human Services,
Public Safety Council Committee meeting on July 14th and the City Council Regular Meeting on July
21St Construction would begin in July.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR
THE DEMOLITION, GRADING, DRAINAGE AND SEEDING FOR TOWN SQUARE PARK;
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. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #682: Phase V Condemnation Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING RIGHT-OF-
WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH FROM SOUTH 340TH
STREET TO SOUTH 359TH STREET, KNOWN AS PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH HOV LANES
PHASE V PROJECT;DECLARING THE PUBLIC USE AND NECESSITY OF SUCH PROPERTY;
DIRECTING STAFF TO EXHAUST REASONABLE NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE
SUCH PROPERTY;AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF THE PROPERTY; DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE
MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION IF ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE ARE
NOT SUCCESSFUL;AND DECLARING A STATEMENT OF URGENCY.
Streets Systems Manager John Mulkey gave a brief review of the background on this ordinance. He
noted the City Council previously authorized staff to acquire right-of-way for the Pacific Highway South
HOV Lanes Phase V project for fair market value. Staff has been working on negotiating the purchase
of properties and settlements have not been reached on the 18 parcels listed in this ordinance.
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COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JULY 7TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR ENACTMENT; 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
b. Council Bill #683: S 304th St at 28th Ave S Intersection Project—
Condemnation Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING RIGHT-OF-
WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 304TH STREET AT 28TH AVE SOUTH
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; DESCRIBING THE PUBLIC USE AND
NECESSITY OF SUCH PROPERTY; DIRECTING STAFF TO EXHAUST REASONABLE
NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE SUCH PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF THE PROPERTY;AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE
ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR
SAID CONDEMNATION IF ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL.
Street Systems Manager John Mulkey noted similar to the last item; Council authorized staff to
negotiate and acquire right-of-way for the S 304th St at 28th Ave S Intersection Project for fair market
value. At this time a settlement has not been reached due to the property owner currently out of the
country; however contact with the property owner suggests it is hopeful documents will be signed prior
to the end of the month.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JULY 7TH 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
First Reading and Enactment
c. Council Bill#684: Ordinance: Periodic Major Update to the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan (2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendments) —Texts and
Maps ORDINANCE#15-796
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,AMENDING CHAPTERS 1
THROUGH 10 OF THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 90-43,95-248,96-270,98-330, 00-372,01-405,03-442,04-460,04-461,04-462,05-490,
05-491,05-492, 07-558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736,AND 13-745).
Senior Planner Margaret Clark gave a presentation on the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan Update.
She noted the Growth Management Act (GMA) requires the city to complete a major update to the
Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2015. The major updates occur every eight years. She highlighted
changes which have been made following feedback received from the Council Committee.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Clark and staff for all the hard work which went into this process.
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COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW
FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;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
City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE; 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
d. Council Bill #685: Ordinance: Amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
Title 14 `Environmental Policy' and Title 19 'Zoning and Development Code'
Critical Areas Ordinance Periodic Update ORDINANCE#15-797
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREAS;AMENDING FWRC 14.05.030,19.05.020, 19.05.060,
19.05.170, 19.05.180,19.05.190,19.05.230,19.30.170,19.145.010, 19.145.030, 19.145.040 AND
19.145.050; REPEALING FWRC CHAPTER 14.30, CHAPTER 19.150, CHAPTER 19.155,
CHAPTER 19.160, CHAPTER 19.165, CHAPTER 19.170, CHAPTER 19.180, AND CHAPTER
19.185;AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO FWRC CHAPTER 19.105 AND CHAPTER 19.145.
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.90-40,90-43,90-79,91-105,91-123,93-192,97-291,99-353,
04-468, 07-554, 08-585, 09-593, 09-594, 09-605, 09-607,09-610, 12-711, 12-713, 13-754, 14-
771, 14-778)
Senior Planner Matt Herrera reported the Growth Management Act requires local jurisdictions to
designate and protect the following critical areas:
• Geologically Hazardous Areas;
• Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas;
• Wetlands;
• Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas; and
• Frequently Flooded Areas
He noted the city's existing critical areas ordinance is codified within the Zoning and Development
Code (FWRC — Title 19). He highlighted the existing critical area regulations are in nine separate
chapters of the Zoning and Development Code; this revision will consolidate all chapters into one
Environmentally Critical Areas chapter.
Mr. Herrera reviewed the process to date including public input and outreach. He reviewed Articles I
through VI and noted the Planning Commission and the Land Use Transportation Committees
recommendation is to adopt the Mayor's Recommendation of approval of the ordinance.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Herrera for the presentations and noted their praise for the better
organization of the Critical Areas Chapter.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW
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FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;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
City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE; 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. Council Bill #686: Ordinance: 2015 Amendments to the Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan (FWCP)—Citizen-Initiated Site Specific Requests
ORDINANCE#15-798
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,AMENDING THE FEDERAL
WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, APPROVING CHANGES IN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATIONS AND ZONING OF SITE SPECIFIC REZONE NO 1-4.63 ACRES LOCATED AT
36027 AND 26005 6TH AVENUE SW FROM SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(RS15.0)TO SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL(RS9.6);SITE SPECIFIC REZONE
NO 2 — 1.82 ACRES, LOCATED AT 33061 15TH AVENUE SOUTH AND 1411 SOUTH 330TH
STREET FROM OFFICE PARK (OP) TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC); SITE SPECIFIC
REZONE NO 3—0.18 ACRES, LOCATED AT 1443 SOUTH 308TH STREET FROM MULTIPLE
FAMILY(RM1800)TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS (BC);AND SITE SPECIFIC REZONE NO. 4—
1.97 acres located at 32020 15t AVENUE SOUTH FROM PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (P0) TO
OFFICE PARK(OP)(AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.90-43,95-248,96-270,98-330,00-372,01-
405,03-442,04-460,04-461,04-462,05-490,05-491,05-492,07-558,09-614, 10-671, 11-683,
13-736,AND 13-745).
Principal Planner Margaret Clark gave a brief presentation to Council regarding the Citizen-Initiated
Site-Specific Requests. The following requests were received:
• Request#1: Lee/Princen—4.63 acres located S of SW 356th St between 6th Ave SW and 8th
Ave SW. Existing designation: SF Medium Density; Requested designation:SF High Density
Residential. Request was reviewed and deemed consistent with overall vision of Comp Plan.
• Request#2: A&R Development LLC— 1.82 acres located between Celebration Park Rd and
15th Ave S. Existing designation: Office Park; Requested Designation:Community Business.
Request was reviewed and deemed consistent with overall vision of Comp Plan.
• Request #3: Hiu Ok Paek — 0.18 acres located W of Pacific Hwy S & S of S 308th street.
Existing Designation: Multiple Family;Requested Designation:Community Business. Request
was reviewed and deemed consistent with overall vision of Comp Plan
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Clark for the presentations and work on the Comp Plan.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW
FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;COUNCILMEMBER
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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
City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE; 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
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Due to the hour, Councilmember Assefa-Dawson; Councilmember Maloney; Councilmember
Honda and Councilmember Celski had no report this evening.
Councilmember Moore noted there are many exciting events happening in the city and will be
participating in the 25th Anniversary Celebration by getting donations in the Dunk Tank.
Councilmember Duclos briefly reported on regional issues and noted the next meeting of the
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee will be June 23`d
Deputy Mayor Burbidge briefly noted she will report on her attendance at regional meetings at the
next meeting and highlighted some of the wonderful performing arts events coming up.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 11:32 PM
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