Council MIN 09-15-2015 RegularCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 15, 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 Ryan CaII, and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Joann Piquette led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT'S AGENDA TO INCLUDE A
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL COUNCIL ACTION ON LIMITING THE AUTHORITY OF THE
MAYOR; COUNCILMEMBER HONDA SECOND. The motion passed 5 -2 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge no Councilmember Celski no
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
*This item is added to the Agenda as new item 6(f) /Discussion - Limiting the Authority of the Mayor.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT'S AGENDA TO ADD DISCUSSION
AND POTENTIAL COUNCIL ACTION REGARDING THE CITY EXPLORING PUBLIC /PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND CONFERENCE CENTER AND POSTPONE
THE CONSTRUCTION BID AWARD FROM OCTOBER 6TH TO OCTOBER 20TH TO ALLOW FOR
TIME TO STUDY; COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND.
Councilmember Maloney spoke to the motion. The motion failed 2 -5 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge no Councilmember Celski no
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson no Councilmember Moore no
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos no
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Councilmember Honda yes
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearing -In of a New Police Officer
Police Chief Andy Hwang was pleased to re- introduce returning Police Officer Catriona Siver who
previously worked for the Federal Way Police Department from 2006 — 2012. Mayor Ferrell
administered the Oath of Office and congratulated Officer Siver.
Mayor Ferrell noted Federal Way School Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell asked Dr. Dani
Pfeiffer, Chief Academic Officer of Federal Way Public Schools, to speak briefly in support of the
Agenda Item 6(a) outreach SWM project at Town Square Park. She discussed the educational
components of the "Storming the Sound with Salmon" project and how it might be related the
proposed improvements at Town Square Park.
b. Mayoral Proclamation & Report: Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry
Mayor Ferrell read and presented the proclamation to Glenn Turner of the Emergency Feeding
Program. Mr. Turner thanked the Mayor and Council for their participation each year and noted this is
the 23rd year of this program; he encouraged citizens to donate at their local stores.
Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager reviewed the upcoming Food Collection event and the
locations where items will be collected for the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry. He noted the
city has participated in this important program since 2004. Collection sites are located throughout the
community staffed with volunteers and include: Safeway, Haggen, Fred Meyer, and Wal -Mart.
c. Proclamation: National Recovery Month — September
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson read and presented the National Recovery Month Proclamation to
Pat Godfrey, Chairman, King County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Administration Board. Mr.
Godfrey thanked the Mayor and Council for the Proclamation and recognized multiple agencies in
attendance this evening including Auburn Youth Resources, Intercept Associates, Kent Youth and
Family Services, Valley Cities Counseling, King County Mental Health and Chemical Dependency
Division.
Mayor Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Burbidge, Councilmember Moore & Councilmember Maloney, spoke
individually to thank Mr. Godfrey and the additional supporting agencies for the hard work they do.
d. Proclamation: Constitution Week (September 14th — 23rd)
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Sally Jarvis, Lakota Chapter of the
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Jarvis thanked the Mayor and
Councilmembers for the annual recognition and reflected on the history of the Constitution and the
freedoms and rights it guarantees.
e. Emergency Management Update
Emergency Manager Ray Gross gave a brief update on the September is National Preparedness
Month. Mr. Gross stated the objective is to make the Greater Federal Way community more disaster
resistant by community planning, training, and exercising. He reviewed the 2015 accomplishments
and future objectives.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Grand Opening of Seattle Children's Hospital Facility
Mayor Ferrell highlighted the background picture on the Chambers screen of the ribbon cutting for the
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$15 million dollar Children's Hospital facility which recently opened in the previous Circuit City location
(near 348th Street). He, along with Councilmembers and State Legislatures toured the remarkable
facility and are pleased to have this hospital in our city.
• FW Farmers Market Chili Cook -Off
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Honda spoke to the upcoming Farmers Market Chili Cook -Off
Event. The event has a new format where the Fire Department will compete against various
Restaurants raising funds for Non - Profits. The event will be held at the Federal Way Farmers
Market in the Sears Lot on September 26th from 11:30 am — 2:00 pm.
• Neighborhood Connection Meeting
Mayor Ferrell reported the next Neighborhood Connection Meeting (and last meeting of 2015) will be
held on October 15th at Sacajawea Middle School. He encouraged citizens to attend this more
informal meeting to gather information on current projects and give feedback to the Mayor, Council
and Staff.
• Update — SeaTac Noise
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson gave a brief update in response to citizen complaints regarding: Increased
noise from take -offs and landings out of SeaTac Airport; Changes in flight patterns and elevation
through different neighborhoods; Increased number of flights (take -offs and landings); and Significant
change observed over the last 6 months. He reported on meeting with SeaTac Airport officials and
officials from the FAA (September 10, 2015) where they discussed these concerns. Mr. Wilson
reported the next steps include continued communication with citizens and officials including the
upcoming Open House scheduled at City Hall on November 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will
give citizens the opportunity for direct dialog with both the FAA and Airport Officials.
Mayor Ferrell reported he toured along with Councilmembers and Management Team staff the
neighboring Dow Jones Facility where the western edition of the Wall Street Journal is printed for
distribution to Oregon, Montana, Washington and Alaska. They toured the facility and turned on the
presses. Councilmember Maloney also spoke to this facility and its impressive nature.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Joann Piciuette, gave a monthly report from the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts. She
noted they have recently added $58,888, for a new total is $735,034. The Coalition continues to plan
additional fundraising events and is also continuing to approach businesses in the area for
sponsorship and naming right opportunities.
Julie Hiller, spoke in concern of the current plan for funding of the Performing Arts and Event Center.
She asked the Council not to proceed with the current large funding gap, she suggested alternatives
of building in stages, waiting until there is full funding, or looking into Private /Public Partnerships.
Anthony Murrietta, spoke to the addition made to the agenda at the start of this meeting. He feels it is
dangerous to limit the office of an individual already elected to any office. The authority is already
vested in the position and should not be changed midstream.
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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: September 1, 2015 Regular and Special Meeting
b. King County RSO Cost Reimbursement Agreement
c. Agreement w/ Public Health Seattle /King County to provide Distracted Driving
Enforcement Funding
d. Purchase Replacement Vehicle for Special Investigation Unit using State Seizure
Funds
e. Federal /State Transportation Demand Implementation Agreement
f. 2015 -2017 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program Implementation Agreement with
King County
g. Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Fiber Optic Installation
h. 2016 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid
i. S 352nd Street Extension Project from Enchanted Parkway South to Pacific Highway
South — 100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
j. 2015 Manhole /Catch basin Rebuild Project/ Rejection of Quotes
k. King County Flood Control District Sub - Regional Opportunity Fund — Authorization for
Submission
I. Ratification of Countywide Planning Policy Regarding School Siting
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI SECOND. 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
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Request Addition of a project to the SWM Capital Improvement Plan entitled: Town
Square Park Stormwater Low Impact Development (LID) Outreach Project
Marwan Salloum, Public Works Director gave a brief presentation on the Stormwater Low Impact
Development (LID) Outreach Project at Town Square Park. Director Salloum noted the installation of
Low Impact Development (LID) facilities at Town Square Park would provide an interpretive education
and outreach center highlighting LID stormwater improvements compared to traditional development.
The educational center will provide an opportunity for schools, summer programs, special interest
groups, and the general public to interact with the changing face of stormwater management.
He stated the following elements to be evaluated /included:
• Permeable pavers for the perimeter trail, bathroom area and stage area
• Depressed landscaping in the parking lot roundabout planter
• Green roof for the restroom and covered bench /picnic area
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• Educational and interactive signage highlighting traditional features
compared to LID
• Comprehensive map of the whole facility and how it functions
• Rain garden with native plantings
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Salloum for his presentation and asked various clarifying questions
regarding the maintenance of the green roofs; water collection in relation to the Hylebos Creek and
ground water collection. He also answered questions regarding the benefits of locating the LID at
Town Square Park rather than an alternative location.
Mr. Salloum noted this project has an important educational aspect as well as a demonstration
component to the Department of Ecology for future opportunities. He feels this will educate the future
generations to change habits. This project will show both environmental and educational benefits
through connectivity to the Hylebos.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ADDITION OF A PROJECT TO THE
SWM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ENTITLED: "TOWN SQUARE PARK STORMWATER LOW
IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) OUTREACH PROJECT "; 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. Authorization to Accept Anonymous Donation in the amount of $10,000 to the Federal
Way Historical Society in the name of Doug and Faye Clerget
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson reported Mayor Ferrell received an anonymous donation of $10,000 to be
directed to the Society in lieu of the City locating an additional funding source within its budget. The
generous donation was made in the name of Doug and Faye Clerget to recognize their great work
and community contributions.
Councilmember Honda thanked the donor and the Clergets for their work to the community and
recognized the important work of the Federal Way Historical Society.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE
ANONYMOUS DONATION OF $10,000 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN
THE NAME OF DOUG AND FAYE CLERGET; 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. Allocation of Funds for College /University Initiative Needs Assessment Study
Mayor Ferrell spoke to the desire to have higher education in Federal Way. Chief of Staff Wilson
further elaborated noting the next step in the process is a Needs Assessment Study. This study may
include data relating to:
• Background & Regional Needs
• Mission, values, goals
• Enrollment Targets
• Partnership (Education and Business)
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• Student Demands
• State Priorities
• Community Input
Chief of Staff Wilson stated the Mayor's recommendation is to allocate up to $75,000 from Strategic
Reserves for a Needs Assessment Study.
Councilmembers each stated their support for this study and excitement for moving this project
forward.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO ALLOCATE UP TO $75,000 FROM STRATEGIC
RESERVES FOR A COLLEGE /UNIVERSITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY; 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 Discussion on City Rebranding
Chief of Staff Wilson gave a brief PowerPoint on the history of rebranding efforts including a Council
Ad Hoc Rebranding Committee; Community Survey where notebooks were distributed to community
businesses and an on -line survey was constructed. Further efforts include exploration of contract for
focus group and the authorization of $100,000 towards rebranding initiative in the 2015/2016 budget.
Mr. Wilson noted a company provided a (5) five phase branding proposal which includes options
between $84,500 - $138,000. He stated the desired services would need to be prioritized with Council
direction. The direction is to carry forward the allocated funds for implementation of a rebranding
initiative in 2016. He further noted the Council will hold a Special Meeting in October 2015 to identify
rebranding priorities, phases and program elements.
Councilmembers Maloney and Honda support going out for bids immediately versus holding another
Study Session; as phases and program elements have already been identified by Council at previous
meetings. Councilmembers Maloney, Honda and Duclos have put time and effort into this Council
Initiative through their work on the Ad Hoc Committee.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO EXTEND THE REGULAR MEETING PAST THE
HOUR OF 10:00 PM; 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
Council consensus supports having a Study Session on October 20, 2015 to clarify and refresh the
vision to have the ultimate outcome for this process and move forward with the. bid process. Further
discussion centered on timing of when the bid would be able to go out and how long before we get
responses. Councilmember Honda would like to see this process begin in 2015.
e. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Re- Appointments
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO RE- APPOINT MIKE DUNWIDDE, RICHARD SONG,
AND RYAN MILLER AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD WITH
TERMS EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2017; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI 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
ADDED ITEM: f. Discussion /Potential Council Action to Limit the Powers of the
Mayor.
Councilmember Duclos spoke to her added agenda item. She feels since the change of government
there needs to be a discussion on clear duties and communication between the Executive Branch and
Legislative Branch of government. Council supported the idea to have this item added to the next
Council Retreat for further discussion.
Councilmembers also asked to have the retreat scheduled in January as per Council rules; and to
include a videographer to record and replay the public meeting.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #689 /Amendment to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 6.35.030
Relating to Pedestrian Interference
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
INTERFERENCE WITH PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAFFIC; AMENDING FWRC
6.35.030 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 15 -784, 11 -697, 08 -576, 05 -509, 94 -214, AND 91-
89)
Assistant City Attorney Ryan Call gave a brief presentation on this Ordinance. He noted this pertains
to distance from ATM Machines. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance
title.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
OCTOBER 6, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
Second Reading
b. Council Bill #687 New Cingular Wireless Franchise Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING NEW
CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, A
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE
PURPOSES OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES,
ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY
WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
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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 #688 Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes — Phase V— Condemnation
Ordinance
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.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read into the record the Ordinance Title.
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
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and a
recent conference. She encouraged citizens to attend the Evening with the Stars event on October 3rd
which supports Advancing Leadership.
Councilmember Maloney stated her support for further research and discussion on a potential
Public /Private partnership for the Performing Arts and Event Center. She feels there are many
organizations who may want to partner for this project and would like to see this option considered.
Councilmember Honda also supports discussion of a potential Public /Private partnership for the
PAEC. She encouraged citizens to attend the Oktoberfest Event at the Community Center on October
9th which supports the Inclusion Programs for developmentally delayed citizens in the community. She
reported on the Silhouettes which will again be displayed in City Hall for Domestic Violence
Awareness Month in October.
Mayor Ferrell asked Finance Director Ade Ariwoola to research information on Public /Private
partnership and send to the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Celski asked everyone to save the date of October 22nd for the Multi- Service Center
"Helps" Luncheon held at Emerald Downs. He noted he is an honorary Co -Chair and Alfie Alvarado
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will be the guest speaker.
Councilmember Moore thanked his colleagues for the thoughtful conversation this evening on
important issues. He was happy to report he participated in a "Fill the Truck" event which collected
supplies for Fire Fighters in Eastern Washington.
Councilmember Duclos reported on an individual who ran the perimeter of the United States ending in
Ocean Shores, WA. She also reported on her attendance at regional meetings and noted the next
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee will be September 22nd at 4:30 pm.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and encouraged
citizens to attend upcoming events in the arts including a Federal Way Symphony performance at
St. Luke's on October 4th
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:28 pm.
Attest:
Aft tl
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Clerk
Approved by Council: 10/06/2015
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