Council MIN 11-03-2015 RegularCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 3, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:06 pm.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Bob
Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore (participated telephonically), 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 noted Councilmember Moore was unable to attend the meeting and was participating in
the meeting via speakerphone; Councilmember Moore confirmed.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #313 led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATION
a. Recycle - Palooza Award Presentation with Waste Management to South Puget Sound
Chinese School
Mayor Ferrell noted the city and Waste Management have partnered each year since 2011 to support
the Recycle Palooza Contest, a city -wide recycling program which encourages and rewards Federal
Way residents. This year's event was held on May 30th at the Federal Way Community Center where
Federal Way resident Kit Lan Ho was the $1,000 Grand Prize Winner. She was unable to attend
tonight's meeting to participate in awarding South Puget Sound Chinese Language School, the school
of choice, the matching prize.
Laura Moser from Waste Management and Recycling Coordinator Jeanette Brizendine presented the
check along with Mayor Ferrell to David Chau, Past Principal for the South Puget Sound Chinese
Language School.
b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the Performing Arts and Event Center Groundbreaking on
Wednesday, October 21st. He noted it was well attended with over 200 in attendance including all of
Council as well as local and regional legislative leaders. He thanked staff for organizing the event and
all who participated.
The Mayor reminded Council and citizens of the upcoming Open House with SeaTac Airport officials
and FAA representatives regarding citizen complaints of increased airport traffic and noise. The
meeting will be held at City Hall on November 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Parks Director John Hutton was excited to announce the city is partnering with Wild Waves for the
Holiday Tree Lighting. The event will be held on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. He noted Federal
Way residents and those who live within the Federal Way School District boundaries will receive free
admission with valid ID and a suggested food bank donation.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
David Runyan spoke regarding a Federal Way Chamber of Commerce publication which suggests
use of South Transit trains from the community to alleviate traffic congestion on 1 -5 and Hwy 167.
Betty Taylor spoke regarding her recent experiences with the Federal Way Police Department on a
ride - along. She encouraged citizens to participate so they can understand and experience another
viewpoint.
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: October 20, 2015 Regular and Special Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — September 2015
c. Vouchers — September 2015
d. Fall 2015 Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) Awards
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 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. 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Adjustment/2016 Property Tax
(as required by RCW 35A.34)
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola briefly reviewed the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Adjustment and
2016 Property Tax Rate. He highlighted the Budget Calendar including the meetings previously
held and the upcoming dates of importance. Tonight's Public Hearing is required by RCW 35A.34
to allow for public comment and will be continued to the next Council Meeting on November 17tH
Mr. Ariwoola briefly referenced a spreadsheet which itemizes the proposed budget amendments.
He noted the proposed property tax rate is 1.188 per $1,000 of Assessed Valuation. This is a
small decrease of 0.01% or actual $1,230 from 2015. He further demonstrated the portion the city
receives in comparison to other entities including the School District; State; Fire /EMS Services;
and County. Additionally he reviewed the history of Federal Way's property tax rate in comparison
to six neighboring cities.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ariwoola for his thorough presentation and asked clarifying
questions regarding the amount of levy in comparison to other comparable neighboring cities.
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• Citizen Comment — 3 minutes each
Gerald Knutzen, Vice - President of the Historical Society, thanked the Council for the ongoing support
over the years; however he would like to reiterate the importance of allocating funding for the
Historical Society. He feels preserving the past is of great importance for future generations.
Councilmembers agreed the Historical Society is an important part of our city's future and would like
to further discuss this need.
• Council Questions /Discussion
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED 2015 -2016 BIENNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT /2016 PROPERTY TAX RATE TO
NOVEMBER 17, 2015 FOR FURTHER PUBLIC COMMENT; 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
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Council Rules of Procedure — Amendments
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall made a brief presentation and highlighted the changes which were
discussed at a previous Council Meeting. A list was made during that meeting of additional changes
to be further discussed at the Council retreat to be held in early 2016. She noted most changes are
being made to reflect current practice, correct inaccurate language, or are housekeeping in nature.
Councilmembers asked various clarification questions of Ms. Pearsall, and requested written
guidelines for Councilmembers regarding future discussions with members of Bargaining Groups.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
SECOND. The motion passed unanimous as follow:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. Cancellation of December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CANCEL THE DECEMBER 15, 2015 CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING; DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge spoke to the motion noting historically the Council cancels the second
meeting in December to allow Council and staff a break for vacation and holiday time with their
families.
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
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c. Arts Commission Appointment to fill unexpired term
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT DANIEL HERSHMAN AS A VOTING MEMBER
OF THE ARTS COMMISSION TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2017; 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
d. Human Services Appointment to fill unexpired term
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT KEN STARK AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED TERM
THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2016; 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
8. ORDINANCES
Second Reading
a. Council Bill #691/ Proposed Amendments Related to Federal Way Revised
Code (FWRC) Nonconformance Chapter 19.30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
NONCONFORMANCE; AMENDING FWRC 19.05.010, 19.05.090, 19.05.120, 19.05.140,
19.05.180, 19.05.190, 19.30.010, 19.30.020, 19.30.030, 19.30.040, 19.30.050, 19.30.060,
19.30.070, 19.30.080, 19.30.090, 19.30.095, 19.30.100, 19.30.120, 19.30.130, 19.30.140,
19.30.150, 19.30.160, 19.30.170, 19.30.200, 19.30.210, 19.105.010, 19.105.100, AND
19.140.210. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90 -43, 91 -113, 92 -135, 92 -144, 95 -235, 95 -
245, 97 -307, 97 -291, 99 -347, 99 -357, 01 -398, 02 -419, 02 -420, 04 -457, 04 -468, 05 -486, 06
-515, 08 -585, 09- 593, 09 -595, 09 -596, 09 -605, 09 -607, 09 -610, 09 -630, 10 - 652,10 -674, 11
-700, 12 -713, 12 -724, 13- 754,14 -778, AND 15 -797.)
City Clerk Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 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
b. Council Bill #692/ Amendment to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
6.40.030 Relating to Forgery, Non - Felony
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
FORGERY, NONFELONY; AMENDING FWRC 6.40.030. (AMENDING ORDINANCES
NOS. 09 -601 AND 02 -429.)
City Clerk Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
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COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON 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
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson noted she attended the Federal Way Caregiving Network's Super
Supper where she was honored to speak. She was also pleased to report the "We Scare Hunger"
event resulted in 2,200 pounds of food for the Multi- Service Center and thanked everyone who
participated or donated.
Councilmember Maloney had no report this evening.
Councilmember Honda reminded citizens about the upcoming Veteran's Day Program Wednesday,
November 11th from 2 -3:00 p.m. at Todd Beamer High School. The event is hosted by the Federal
Way Historical Society and the Noon Kiwanis.
Councilmember Celski, in the spirit of the upcoming Veteran's Day Holiday next week, thanked the
many veterans and families who have worked and sacrificed so much for our nation. He also thanked
everyone who helped and participated in the Multi- Service Center HELPS Luncheon where over
$53,000 was raised; which exceeded their previous fundraising efforts by more than $3,000.
Councilmember Moore thanked Councilmember Celski for his time on the Council and dedication to
the community. He also noted he attended the "We Scare Hunger" event on Halloween with local
students and other Councilmembers. He had a great time for an important cause.
Councilmember Duclos reported she is happy this day is over and reflected on pleasant memories of
her favorite World War II veteran, her Uncle Tony, who did a lot for her and her brother growing up.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was pleased to give the welcome address at a conference for the Stomach
Cancer Prevention Conference, which received Lodging Tax funds, held at Dumas Bay Centre. She
attended the Super Supper and highlighted upcoming events through Centerstage Theater at the
Knutsen Family Theatre.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Attest:
a ie D. Courtney, CM
C lerk
Approved by Council: (/17 75
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