Council MIN 11-17-2015 RegularCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 17, 2015 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:02 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Bob
Celski, and Councilmember Martin Moore.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall, and City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
Mayor Ferrell excused Councilmember Duclos absence.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Parker Ewing led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATION
a. Certificates of Recognition — South King Fire & Rescue
Mayor Ferrell spoke to and presented South King Fire and Rescue Firefighters and young hero
Parker Ewing who went back inside his home to attempt to rescue his great - grandfather. Mayor
Ferrell noted such heroic acts by Parker and these firefighters are deserving of recognition.
Firefighters and Parker received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
b. Federal Way School District Strategic Plan — Dr. Tammy Campbell
Dr. Tammy Campbell gave a brief presentation to Council highlighting the Federal Way School
Districts Strategic Plan including the district's goals and vision. The team working on this project
includes the Alignment/Leadership Team; Core Planning Team; Instructional Focus Team; Student
Voice; and Community Forums in January through March. She noted the strategic plan allows for a
disciplined framework to bring people, programs, processes and resources together towards a
common goal.
c. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Recognition of First Place at CERT
Expo — Emergency Manager Ray Gross
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Ray Gross, Emergency Manager was pleased to report the outstanding achievements of the
CERT Team's accomplishments at recent competitions.
d. Certificate of Appointment to the Arts Commission
Councilmember Honda was pleased to read the Certificate of Appointment into the record for
Daniel Hershman as a voting member of the Arts Commission. Mr. Hershman was unable to
attend tonight's meeting; he certificate will be mailed.
e. Certificate of Appointment to the Human Services Commission
Councilmember Honda was pleased to read and present a Certificate of Appointment to Ken
Stark for an unexpired term to the Human Services Commission. He thanked the Council and
noted he was excited to become a voting member.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Economic Development Update /Re- Development
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson spoke to the changing face of many of the retail areas
of the city. He introduced Lisa LaManna, Senior Vice President of Harsch Investment Properties who
spoke on their properties including Celebration Center, SeaTac Village, and Pavilions.
Mr. Johnson also introduced Jeff Stafford and Lee Guillory, of Seattle Pacific Realty, who spoke
regarding the former Albertsons location on Campus Drive and 21stAvenue South; and introduced
Brynn Estelle Telkamp, Broker, Sales and Leasing for JSH Properties, who updated Council on the
former Metropolitan Market property. Unable to attend tonight's meeting was Mark MacDonald, new
owner of City Center Plaza. Mr. Johnson spoke to Mr. MacDonald's desire to attend a future meeting
to discuss his ideas for the property.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Johnson and the speakers who are working hard for our community
and shared in their excitement for the changing face of Federal Way.
• King County Aquatics Center Event Update
Mr. Johnson introduced Mike Dunwidde, King County Aquatics Center Manager who updated Council
on events at the Center, including the AT &T Winter National Championships. He was pleased to
report 800 athletes will be competing on December 3 -5, 2015. The event will be televised nationally
and will bring tourism to the city and the region. He distributed multiple handouts to Council including
a complete 2015 Event Schedule and further information regarding specifics of the AT &T event.
• Greater Federal Way Emergency Management Policy Meeting Report
Mayor Ferrell spoke to his attendance at the recent Federal Way Emergency Management Policy
meeting and how the multiple agencies who serve Federal Way residents come together to plan for
emergencies.
• SeaTac Airport Noise /FAA Open House
The Mayor reminded citizens of the upcoming Open House with SeaTac Airport Officials and
representatives from the FAA regarding the recent increase in complaints with air traffic noise and
changes. He noted the meeting will be held in Council Chambers on November 19th beginning at 7:00
p.m.; the meeting will be video recorded and available on the city's website, along with played on
Federal Way TV Channel 21.
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• Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration — Wild Waves December 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Parks Director John Hutton was pleased to report on the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event on
December 4th. This year, the tree is located at Wild Waves Theme Park and residents who live within
the Federal Way School District boundaries will be receive free admittance for the event which begins
at 7:00 p.m. He encouraged everyone to bring a donation for the food bank. Multiple schools will be
preforming and the entire park and attractions will be open.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Diana Noble - Gulliford thanked Council and the Mayor for their support as well as the Chief of Staff
Brian Wilson and Economic Development Director Tim Johnson. She stated the Historical Society
maintains and collects history of Federal Way. She also shared her appreciation for the Parks
Department and presented the City with a revised edition of the timeline on the Federal Way History.
Tara Uron -Fel, Tom Beamer High School graduate, spoke to update Council on her accomplishments
and upcoming competition for Junior Miss Washington. She asked for support from the community for
her next competition. She started a GoFund me page for anyone who would like to help.
Jackie Muth, spoke in concern over the location of the proposed Hygiene Center, which is planned to
open near her commercial property. She currently has had issues with homeless in the area and has
asked the Council for help regarding her issues or in relocating the facility.
Betty Taylor, Federal Way resident, spoke requesting individual citizens receive five minutes each
for public comment at public meetings rather than the current three. She noted she had suggested
this change years ago at a City Council retreat.
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: Special Meeting — November 2, 2015; and Regular Meeting — November 3,
2015
b. Marine Hills Stormwater Conveyance System Repair Project — 30% Design Status
Report
c. Pete von Reichbauer Way S and S 316th Street Sidewalk Replacement Project — 85%
Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
d. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Accept
Grant Funding
e. 2016 Pedestrian Safety Program — Authorization to Bid
f. Resolution: Demonstration Completion of the 2015 Growth Management Act Periodic
Update APPROVED RESOLUTION #15 -698
g. 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant Award
h. 2nd Amendment for JGM Technical "On -Call" Electrical Agreement
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH H ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 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 excused
Councilmember Honda yes
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Amendment/ 2016 Property Tax Rate
(continued from November 3, 2015 — required by RCW 35A.34)
• Staff Presentation — Finance Director Ade Ariwoola
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief overview and history of the previous Public Hearing and
presentations regarding the 2015/2016 Biennial Budget Amendment and proposed 2016 Property Tax
Rate.
• Citizen Comment
There were no citizen comments given.
• Council Discussion /Questions
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ariwoola for his presentations this evening and in past meetings
regarding the budget amendment. Clarifying questions were asked regarding ongoing funding of the
Historical Society and the new more strict guidelines for Lodging Tax funds. Councilmember Honda
requested feedback from Judge Larson on his request for the Municipal Court (which is currently not
included in the budget amendment).
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPSED
2015 -2016 BEINNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND THE 2016 PROPERTY TAX RATE;
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos excused
Councilmember Honda yes
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #693 /Speed Limit Ordinance — S 352 "d Street Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS; AMENDING FWRC 8.30.040 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 13 -740,
10 -675, 10 -669, 10 -668, 03 -449, 00 -364, 96 -259, 93 -177, AND 90 -29).
Senior Traffic Engineer Erik Preston gave a brief presentation on Council Bill #693 /Speed Limit
Ordinance for South 352nd Street Extension. Mr. Preston presented background and analysis on the
road and suggested the speed limit be set at 35 miles per hour. He further discussed balancing
factors including road length, straight alignment, sight distance and the speed limit of parallel arterials.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 1ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes _ Councilmember Celski yes
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Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
yes
excused
b. Council Bill #694/ Update to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Regarding
Fireworks
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, REPEALING
CHAPTER 12.55 RELATING TO FIREWORKS AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER 6.63
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall gave a brief presentation on Council Bill #694 /Update to FWRC
Regarding Fireworks. Ms. Pearsall stated the current fireworks ban is enforced under the general civil
code enforcement authority with fine schedule which begins with $100 and is increased for multiple
offenses. She noted the original amount was $250. A modified version came out of the
Parks /Recreation /Human Services Council Committee with an increased fee of $500. Ms. Pearsall
also noted in addition to various housekeeping issues, this ordinance adopts criminal sanctions for
reckless use of fireworks.
Councilmembers discussed the range in fines assessed in neighboring cities, as presented by Ms.
Pearsall. The desire is to have Federal Way become a "no tolerance" city in regards to illegal
fireworks. Questions were also directed to Deputy Chief Neal regarding issuing of citations to minors
versus adults and education efforts of current laws.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 1ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT WITH
THE FINE OF $300 PER VIOLATION; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. He
motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos excused
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Council Bill #695/ 2015 -2016 Mid - Biennium Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
BUDGETS AND FINANCE, ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO 2015 -2016 BIENNIAL
BUDGET.
Finance DirectorAdeAriwoola stated Council Bill #695/2015 -2016 Mid - Biennium Budget Adjustment
had had two public hearings and multiple presentations. Councilmember Honda noted she would like
to receive an answer from the Council regarding their currently unfunded request prior to enacting the
budget amendment. Mr. Ariwoola stated he has contacted Judge Larson and will follow up with
Council prior to the enactment vote on December 1St
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 1ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos excused
Councilmember Honda yes
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d. Council Bill #696/ 2016 Property Tax Rate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR OF 2016.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 1ST CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos excused
Councilmember Honda yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Moore was pleased to report he attended the wonderful Veterans Day event at Todd
Beamer High School. He recently met with the "Park Pals" group of volunteers who advocate for dog
friendly parks; he thanked them for their dedication. He thanked the King County Council who recently
awarded funds to the PAEC and is pleased to see this facility supported by local, county and state
funds.
Councilmember Celski was excited to hear the presentations made this evening regarding Economic
Development throughout the city. He thanked the guest for taking time and showing enthusiasm with
redevelopment efforts. He reported the next Finance /Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee meeting will be Tuesday, November 24th at 4:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Room.
Councilmember Honda reported the Federal Way Group Health and Boy Scouts have joined efforts
and are collecting tents, tarps and sleeping bags for the homeless; she encouraged donations. She
attended the Chamber Gala and multiple Veterans Day Events which were all wonderful events. She
also reported attending a Thank You Reception at Auburn Youth Resources where she heard moving
testimony given by a young man who benefited from the program.
Councilmember Maloney also attended the Veterans Day event at Todd Beamer High School and the
Greater Federal Way Emergency Management Policy Meeting, which was eye- opening. She feels
fully confident in the planning efforts made by these multiple agencies. She noted she was impressed
with Parker Ewing and the brave firefighters for their courageous acts during a recent house -fire, and
thanked the guest speakers who presented information on Economic Re- Development efforts in the
city.
Assefa Dawson noted she was also impressed by the speakers this evening and nothing further to
report.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge attended a recent meeting of the South County Area Transportation Board
this morning where the 1 -405 Express Toll lanes and service guidelines were discussed. She feels the
city needs to continue to express our specific needs for our residents. She announced multiple
upcoming events in the Arts including Centerstage and Federal Way Symphony productions.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Collective Bargaining Pursuant to RCW 12.30.110(4)(b) not needed.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at
9:45 p.m.
Attest:
St
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City Clerk
D. Courtney, CMC
Approved by Council: 12/01/2015
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