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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 21, 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 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.
Mayor Ferrell announced Councilmember Maloney is excused this evening; however she will
participate telephonically for a portion of the agenda later in the meeting.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Judge Larson led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing-In Ceremony of New Police Officer Travis Stevens; Officer Chase Smith;
Officer Andrielle Cap; and Officer Justin Gregson.
Chief Andy Hwang presented and introduced four new Federal Way Police Officers and highlighted
their background and experience. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oaths of Office and congratulated
each officer.
b. Life-Saving Award — Lifeguards Kacey Jaenicke & Jimmy Rosenbaum
Mayor Ferrell read and presented life-saving awards to Steel Lake Park Lifeguards Kacey Jaenicke
and Jimmy Rosenbaum.Their heroic and quick actions saved the lives of a young adult and a young
child. Kacey Jaenicke thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the hard work of her and her
fellow lifeguards.
c. Recognition of State Legislators for Hard Work and Advocacy in securing $2M in State
Funding for the Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC)
• State Senator Mark Miloscia
• State Representative Linda Kochmar
• State Representative Carol Gregory
• State Senator Joe Fain
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Mayor Ferrell recognized State Legislators who have been working on the city's behalf including State
Senator Mark Miloscia, State Representative Linda Kochmar, State Representative Carol Gregory,
and Senator Joe Fain. The Legislators thanked the Mayor and City Council for their vision and
leadership and each briefly spoke to highlight recent accomplishments they have made for the
community. Mayor Ferrell thanked the honored guests for their hard work on behalf of the city.
Mayor Ferrell introduced Aquatics Coordinator Craig Feldman who spoke on the city's Water Safety
Program — "Learn to Swim Program" and the city's Lifeguard program. Councilmember Assefa-
Dawson noted the importance of the scholarship program.
d. Municipal Court Art Winner Austin May—Judge David Larson and Judge Rebecca
Robertson
Judge David Larson was pleased to introduce and congratulate Art Winner Austin May who is the 5th
grade artist who won first place in the Elementary Category. Judge Larson noted the art contest has
been taking place for 6 years and is entitled"Liberty and Justice for All". The art contest is sponsored
by the Arts Commission. Austin brought his artwork to each Councilmember to view.
e. Certificate of Appointments and Re-Appointments-Youth Commission
Councilmember Honda noted at the July 7th meeting, Council appointed Jesse Goldstone, Robert
MacFarlane and Jillian Ory as voting members and Elizabeth Sandstedt and Conner Bronson-
Doherty as alternate members of the Youth Commission. She invited those in attendance to come
forward to the podium to receive their certificate and be recognized.
f. Certificate of Appointments - Human Services Commission
Councilmember Honda also noted at the July 7th meeting,Council appointed Michael Pellicciotti and
Ken Stark as alternate members of the Human Services Commission. She invited them both to the
come forward to receive their certificates and be recognized.
g. Certificate of Appointment- Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was pleased to announce Richard Song was appointed at the last
Council meeting to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mr. Song was unable to attend, his
certificate will be mailed to him.
h. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Community Development Quarterly Update— Michael Morales, CD Director
Michael Morales, Community Development Director gave a Quarterly Update on the progress of his
department. He reviewed the Department Performance Measures which include:
• Number of Customers
• Average wait time at service counter
• Number of permit applications
• Number of permit approvals
• Passport applications processed
• Valuation ($) of permits issued
• Number of code complaints
• Code case clearance rates (in process)
He noted Mid-Year Performance in the Community Development Department accounts for 2,662
Customers assisted at the counter; 3,623 customers assisted via telephone; 642 customers assisted
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via email; with an average wait time at the counter of 4.26 minutes. He also reviewed historical
comparisons over the last two years.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Morales for the presentation.
Recognition of Public Works Department—Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Celski reflected on the last three and a half years he has served as Chair as Land
Use Transportation Council Committee. He wants the public to know how hard the staff works to hunt
down outside funding from State and other agencies for projects within the city. Over the past twenty
years the city has been awarded $1.5 million funding for Phase II and III of the BPA Trail; $91 million
in funds from State and other agencies for Pacific Hwy South road improvements; $1.6 million dollar
in flashing yellow safety lights throughout the city. In total, project leads have brought in over$136
million dollars into the city which represents about 60% of the total costs.
He also commented on the city allocating and spending $1.5 million dollars annually for the Overlay
program to make our roads the best in the region. He thanked Director Marwan Salloum and his
outstanding staff.
Sound Transit Preferred Alignment Vote— Update
Mayor Ferrell noted the vote by Sound Transit Board vote will occur this Thursday at the King
Street Station at 1:30pm and he will be there making sure the South Sound Cities voices are
heard.
Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park—July 24th
Mayor Ferrell encouraged citizens to attend the Annual Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park this
Friday. It's a wonderful community event.
National Night Out—August 4th/City Council Meeting Rescheduled to August 11th
Mayor Ferrell noted a change in the normal Council meeting schedule. At the last meeting, the
Council voted to reschedule the August 4th meeting (due to the National Night Out) to August 11th
and also cancel the second meeting in August.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Joann Piquette, gave a brief update to Council on the Federal Way Coalition for the Performing Arts
with upcoming presentations and fundraising events. The grant committee is working hard on grants.
Norma Blanchard, requested a report on how much each of the last two initiative cost the city.
Monty Kotila, spoke on item 5c on the agenda. He is frustrated with the plan that is presented and
feels it is not a good plan for the neighborhood.
Mary Menard, spoke on item 5c on the agenda. She recommends the Council approve the proposal
and thanked Traffic Engineer Erik Preston for his hard work in listening to the neighbors.
Betty Taylor, spoke regarding the lifeguard recognition this evening. She would like to see the other
side of the story including the individuals who were saved; perhaps a newspaper article.
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Nancy Combs, longtime resident spoke to the traffic in her neighborhood. She has requested a stop
sign and she also spoke in concern over fires as well as residential businesses in her neighborhood.
Igor Maksimenko also spoke on item 5c. He supports the initiative and lives on the street and noted
the initiative has wide support in the neighborhood. He witnessed an accident in front of his house
and gathered petitions for the neighborhood safety program. He is thankful for this opportunity for the
neighborhoods to keep their families safe.
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: July 7, 2015 Regular and Special Meetings
b. S 356th Street (Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway) Improvements Project—
85% Status Report
c. Twin Lakes '15 NTS —35th Ave SW (SW 325th Street to SW 327th Street)
d. Authorization to enter into an Agreement with King County for Services Related to
Effectiveness Monitoring of the S 356th Street Retrofit and Expansion Project
e. Authorization to Accept the 2016 Water Quality Algae Control Program.Grant and
Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Department of Ecology
f. Catch Basin (CB) Rebuild Small Public Works Contract
g. Authorization to enter into an Agreement for Water Resource Inventory 9 (WRIA 9)
h. 1st Ave S at S 328th St Intersection Improvements— Bid Award
S 288th St Preservation Project— Bid Award
j. S 324th St Preservation Project— Bid Award
k. RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Transportation Grant—Sacajawea Safe Routes to
School APPROVED RESOLUTION#15-695
I. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC)Amendment#3 to the October 1,
2014—September 30, 2015 MOU
m. FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG)
n. Town Square Park Bid Award
Based on Citizen Comment, Mayor Ferrell suggested and Council consensus was to pull item 5(c)
for further presentation by Traffic Engineer Erik Preston.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-B; AND
D-N AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Consent Agenda Item 5c. Twin Lakes '15 NTS—35th Ave SW (SW 325th Street to SW 327th
Street)
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Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston gave a brief presentation to Council regarding this item. He
reviewed the scoring of the area including a vehicle trip count and collision map. He noted there are
device placement restrictions in the area including areas which are too steep with a grade over 8%.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Preston.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OPTION 1 TO INSTALL THREE SPEED
HUMPS, TWO LANE DIVIDERS, AND ONE TRAFFIC CIRCLE ON 35TH AVE SW AND SW 327th
STREET; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Maloney joined the meeting at 8:51pm via the intercom phone system.
a. Pro Committee Appointments for November Advisory Vote on Retail Marijuana
Mayor Ferrell noted interviews for these appointments for both the Pro and Con Committees occurred
prior to the regular meeting and Councilmember Maloney also participated in that process.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPOINT ELISE CRICK, FRANCOIS RYF, AND
CRISTIANO SUZUKI AS LEADERS OF THE PRO COMMITTEE AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK
TO REPORT THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO KING COUNTY ELECTIONS;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 7-0 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. Con Committee Appointments for November Advisory Vote on Retail Marijuana
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPOINT JACK WALSH, JIM STILES, AND TERRY
THOMAS II AS LEADERS OF THE CON COMMITTEE AND DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO
REPORT THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO KING COUNTY ELECTIONS; COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 7-0 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 Maloney left the meeting at 8:54pm.
Councilmember Honda noted all the individuals appointed on July 7th via Resolution 15-694 are still
part of the Pro and Con Committees;these three individuals are the ones whose names will be placed
in the Voters' Guide.
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c. Regional Coordination Framework for Disasters and Planned Events
Emergency Management Coordinator Ray Gross gave a brief overview of this item and the policy
before Council this evening. Councilmembers asked additional clarifying questions of Mr. Gross.
He also noted the suggested planned response is to now have supplies for 7-10 days instead of
just the former 3 days.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REGIONAL COORDINATION
FRAMEWORK FOR DISASTER AND PLANNED EVENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY;COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND.The
motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
d. Authorization to Submit Water Quality Storm Water Capacity Grant
Surface Water Manager Theresa Thurlow, briefed Council on the Capacity grant which has been
available since 2009. Programs such as Storming the Sound with Salmon,Water Quality Monitoring,
and maintenance are included with these funds. We have been notified the grant is available with a
grant deadline of July 30th
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF A WATER QUALITY
STORM WATER CAPACITY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY.COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
e. Ethics Board Re-Appointment
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO RE-APPOINT JAMES ENGLUND TO THE ETHICS
BOARD AS AN ALTERNATE; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6-0
as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa Dawson had no report this evening.
Councilmember Honda encouraged everyone to attend the Kiwanis Salmon Bake this Friday;tickets
are available on line or through a Kiwanis member. She reported on"Safety Day"at the Federal Way
Farmers Market; approximately 170 free bicycle helmets were fitted and given to children. She also
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reported Rep. Kochmar asked her to report $1.5 million dollars as been allocated to repair the
Redondo Boardwalk, with work beginning soon.
Councilmember Celski reported he is looking forward to the 22nd Annual FUSION Art Event —
Wednesday,August 5th at Dumas Bay Center. FUSION supports transitional housing for women and
children in our community. The event "Casa Boogaloo"features vendors and art.
Councilmember Moore reported on his trip to Sedona,Arizona. He reported on their Performing Arts
Center and School which utilize solar panels. He thanked Community Development Director Michael
Morales for his presentation earlier this evening. He also thanked the legislators for attending tonight's
meeting and all the work that they do in assisting the city with implementing our economic
development strategy and plan. This Thursday he will attend Mental Illness and Drug Dependency
Committee as an Alternate Member.
Councilmember Duclos reported on visiting the opening of the local offices of Representative
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Kochmar and Senator Miloscia and was able to thank them for their efforts. She reported on the
Policy Issues Committee of Suburban Cities which recently met and discussed the Best Start for Kids
Proposed Initiative; noting support for adding this initiative to the ballot. She further reported the next
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee Meeting is Tuesday, July 28th at
4:30pm.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported on the South County Area Transportation Board where they
discussed joining other Policy Boards for a Regional Conference currently scheduled for October 9th
This Conference will be addressing planning for technology in transportation. She included her
appreciation to our legislators on their capital funding for the PAEC, Karl Grosch Field, Trails Areas
and passing the Transportation Package—with triangle project and other regional projects.She noted
an event this weekend is the International Storytelling Festival held at Powells Wood Garden on Dash
Point Road (8th and 4th Ave SW) with shuttles running from Sacajawea Middle School.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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• Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW'12.30.110(1)(b)
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:20 pm
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