Council MIN 01-19-2016 RegularCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 19, 2016 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, 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.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jim Stiles led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing In Ceremony of New Police Officers
Chief Hwang introduced and gave a brief background of Officer Shawn Fernandez, who was hired
as an entry level Police Officer in July 2015; and Officer David Stewart a lateral officer who was
hired December 2015. He also introduced family members who were in attendance. Mayor Ferrell
performed the Oath of Office, and congratulated the Officers.
b. Storm Preparedness Presentation by Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy Municipal Liaison Manager Tom Brobst gave a brief presentation to Council
regarding Storm Preparedness measures in Federal Way. He reported on reliability improvements
scheduled for Federal Way in 2016. These improvements include replacing ageing underground
cables at five locations and replacement of a transmission switch at Kitts Corner.
He highlighted Natural Gas improvements and Vegetation Management scheduled in Federal Way for
2016. Mr. Brobst noted Puget Sound Energy has implemented an interactive tool that allows
customers to get outage and restoration information during a major storm incidents, coordinate with
city staff, and is a member of the Greater Federal Way Emergency Manager Oversight Committee.
Mr. Brobst also reminded citizens to stay a safe distance from downed power lines and how to detect
a natural gas leak. In both cases, citizens should call 911 from a safe distance.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Brobst for the presentation and asked for clarification to the proper and
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safe distance from either natural gas leak or a downed power line. He stated similar to gas pumps,
make sure you are a fair distance before using a cell phone.
c. Volunteer Recognition
Mayor Ferrell read and presented a certificate of recognition to longtime Human Services
Commissioner Ronald Secreto for his 14 years of volunteer service.
Mr. Secreto thanked the Mayor and Council for the support over the years of the Human Services
Commission and described his passion for serving the community. Community Services Manager Jeff
Watson values Mr. Secreto's sense of volunteerism and sense of community including terms as Chair
for the Human Services Commission and service on the Independent Salary Commission.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers all thanked Mr. Secreto for his years of service and dedication to
the community.
d. Certificate of Appointment — Parks Commission
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented a Certificate of Appointment to Dawn Coggins to fill an
unexpired term through April 30, 2018. Ms. Coggins thanked the Mayor and Council and is looking
forward to continuing to help in this new capacity.
e. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the Proclamation to Communities in Schools Executive
Director Tracy Oster and Program Manager Jennifer Youngblood. Ms. Oster spoke to the importance
of mentors in the schools. Mentoring students fosters a trusting and caring relationship students may
not have with any other adult in their life. She encouraged Councilmembers and citizens to look into
the program as they are always accepting new mentors.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts Large Donors Report:
Theresa Yvonne and Joann Piquette
Performing Arts and Event Center Director Theresa Yvonne gave a report on the capital campaign
and thanked those who have purchased naming rights for the larger items, which include the
following:
• Outdoor Plaza — Jan & Tom Crews
• Orchestra Pit — Honorable Jeanne and Dr. Jim Burbidge
• Box Office — Atomy Cosmetics
• Conference Room #1- Joann Piquette
• Conference Room #2 — Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts
• Culinary Arts Kitchen — Linda & Jack Butcher
• Mezzanine — Marlene's Market and Deli
• Elevator — H. David Kaplan
• Star Dressing Room — Betty & Bill Huff
Additional naming rights are available for the following:
• Patron's Lounge $250,000
• Grand Piano $100,000
• Orchestra Shell $100,000
• Entrance Foyer $75,000
• Lobby Cafe and Bar $35,000
• Sound Booth $25,000
• Green Room $10,000
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• Star Dressing Room $5,000 each
• Dressing Room (2 available) $5,000 each
• Individual Seat Campaign
She further thanked the Charter Donors:
Investor Level: Donna & David Berger; H. David Kaplan; Betty & Bill Huff; Elinor & Richard Shenk;
Barb & Phil Wamba.
Builder Level: The Celski Family; Honorable Dini Duclos; Gloria & Roger Hunt; Bonnie & Honorable
Ron Nowicki; City & Mark Piennett.
Architect Level: Kyong Suk & John Arbeeny; Carrol Clemens; Sugin and David Crow; Evergreen Club
the Korean Seniors; Katherine and Robert Franklin; Honorable Mary and Honorable William Gates;
Jennie and Paul Hendrie; Susan Jordan; Marilyn and Bob Kellogg; Kenneth Kyongho Ko; Korean
Women's Association; Susan Lee; Sue and Bob Middleton; national Association for Korean Schools
NW Chapter; Margaret and Allen Nelson; Poverty Bay Coffee; Dorothy Schedvin; Shari Song.
Patron Level: Honorable Tracey Eide; Rene & Dr. Richard Ewing; Federal Way Chorale; Federal Way
Korean American Association; Federal Way Symphony Board; Elizabeth Gregory; Ick Jin Kim; Korean
American Coalition; Korean American Parents Association; FW Korean Churches and Pastors
Association; Korean School of Federal Way; Korean Women Relators Association of WA; Marian and
Jim Oberg; Sue Pisek; Phyllis Tellari; Gordon Turcott.
Supporter Level: Beverly & Robert Dockstader; Karen & Robert Edwards; Marjorie & Joseph Martinez;
Connie & Alan McEachern; Carolyn & Ron Perrone.
Friend Level: Peg & Jay Altman; Anonymous; Debra Aungst; Jan & David Bruell; Karen & Mike
Brugato; Christina & Kelly Burnaby; Karen Caldwell; Brian Dirks; Suzanne Dowell; Steve Drury;
Honorable Carol Gregory; Soung & Stephen Hart; Ken Kilborn; Yong Kim; Pastor Dong Chin Kim;
Karla Kluge; Honorable Linda Kochmar; Norma Kring; Helen & Robert Kutz; Bruce Lee; Larry & Linda
Armstrong Leet; Susan & Keith Livingston; Kathy McCabe; Joan Sembar; Bette Simpson - Opstad;
Donn Straight; Barbara & John Sutherland; Rev. Thomas L Vanderberg; Jackie Whorton.
Ms. Joann Piquette of the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts (FWCPA) gave a report on
the total funds received to date and the pledges continuing to come in. She noted the group is
working on grants and planning fundraisers in the near future. Ms. Piquette also highlighted a positive
editorial in the Seattle Times about arts growth.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Piquette and Ms. Yvonne for the report. Councilmember Moore
thanked the FWCPA for all the hours they have given and their effort for this project. Mayor Ferrell
asked about the naming of the facilities; Ms. Yvonne noted the RFI will go out in February.
• Performing Arts and Event Center Construction Update
Deputy Public Works Director and Project Manager Will Appleton updated Council on the ongoing
process of the Performing Arts and Event Center. He noted the orchestra pit is currently being
poured, which is the lowest part of the project. The project is reaching each milestone and continues
towards its completion date of Summer 2017. He highlighted new pictures of the site and current
progress.
• Report on Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at TJHS
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Community Services Manager Jeff Watson gave a report on the annual celebration honoring Dr.
Martin Luther King Junior. This year the Thomas Jefferson High School worked closely with the
Diversity Commission for the multiple day event. The weekend included a Food Drive and Student
Artwork Contest. He thanked the Student Planning Committee including Chairperson Ruhama Berta;
and Students: Kylie McSheery, Darius Presley, Cindy Less, Albino Cuevas, and Mr. Coley
Veitenhans. Diversity Commission Chair Greg Baruso thanked the students, the school, city staff, and
the Council and Mayor for this event. Commissioner Chris Brown thanked the people of the city for
their generosity during the food drive. Volunteers collected 3820 pounds of food and over $300 in
cash in only 4 hours.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers agreed it was a wonderful event and thanked everyone who
volunteered their time, including Miss Berta for all her hard work and leadership.
• 2016 State of the City Address & Council Annual Retreat
Mayor Ferrell reminded everyone of the State of the City Address will be held February 3, 2016 at the
Twin Lake Golf and Country Club. He also reported the Annual Council Retreat will be held on
February 20, 2016 at the Dumas Bay Centre. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and meeting begins at 9:00
a.m. He encouraged everyone to attend and noted it will be recorded and edited for play on FWTV.
The Mayor further reported on a tour he received of Todd Beamer High School with School Board
Members Mr. Hiroshi Eto and Ms. Liz Drake.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Jon Conent talked about the need for a local government transparency ordinance. He feels labor
negotiations should be open to the public, which would limit "back door" deals with special interest
groups. He would like to see where his money is going to be spent and more see more accountability.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by 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: January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting; January 6, 2016 Legislative Breakfast
Meeting Summary
b. Arts Commission 2016 Work Plan
c. Arts Commission 2016 Contract for Services — PULLED AND APPROVED
SEPARATELY
d. Sale of 2 Retired FWPD 2009 Honda ST 1300P Police Motorcycles
e. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Agreement for Shelter and Related
Services
f. WTSC Target Zero Team Law Enforcement Liaison Memorandum of Understanding
g. 1st Amendment to the Synergy Building Services, Inc. Agreement
h. Buildings Bid for Town Square Park
i. Spray Park Installation Bid for Town Square Park
j. Pervious Concrete Bid for Town Square Park
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k. Site Lighting Bid for Town Square Park
Deputy Mayor Burbidge pulled item c for potential conflict and recused herself.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -B; AND
D -K; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 7 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM C AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge recused Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
At 8:11 p.m. Mayor Ferrell called for a brief recess. Council reconvened at 8:18 p.m.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. 2016 -2017 City Council Committee Appointments
Deputy Mayor announced the following Council Committee assignments for 2016 -2017:
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee:
Councilmember Dini Duclos, Chair
Councilmember Susan Honda, Member
Councilmember Martin Moore, Member
Land Use and Transportation Committee:
Councilmember Kelly Maloney, Chair
Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Councilmember Mark Koppang, Member
Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee:
Councilmember Mark Koppang, Chair
Councilmember Lydia Assefa- Dawson, Member
Councilmember Martin Moore, Member
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON MOVED TO RATIFY THE DEPUTY MAYOR'S COUNCIL
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The
motion passed 6 -1 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda no
b. Positive Ticket Program /Federal Way Police Department
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Deputy Chief Neal presented information and history on the Positive Ticket Program. He noted the
intent is to "catch kids doing something right ". The program provides a reward for good behavior
which will hopefully leave a lasting impression on a young person and work to change existing
paradigms regarding the relationship between police and youth. He further described how the
program works as well as the department and community's roles.
Councilmembers thanked Deputy Chief and noted it is a wonderful positive program and a move in
the right direction of forward thinking. Deputy Chief noted the program originated in Canada and is
found sporadically in departments throughout the country, however not in this area.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE POSTIVE TICKET PROGRAM;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Amended 2016 Planning Commission Work Program
Principal Planner Margaret Clark gave a brief presentation on the 2016 Planning Commission
Work Program. She reported the Work Program was approved by the Planning Commission on
October 20, 2015 and the Mayor has recommended the following two items be added to the work
program. These additions include:
• Amend the Sign Code in response to a Supreme Court Case, which requires sign codes to be
content neutral. Sign regulations should only specify what types of signs are allowed, where
they may be placed and what size they can be.
• Amend the dedication requirement for open space in response to a Supreme Court Case,
which requires open space requirements be related to the need for additional open space
generated by the subdivision.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO ADOPT THE AMENDED 2016 PLANNING
COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The
motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
d. RESOLUTION: Amended 2016 Fee Schedule
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola noted the 2016 Fee Schedule was brought to Council at the end of
2015 for adoption and at that time he briefed the Council the School Board would be submitting an
amended Resolution after the first of the year. This amendment incorporates those updates.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO
ADOPT THE AMENDED 2016 FEE SCHEDULE AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
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Councilmember Honda yes
e. Diversity Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT WILLIAM YI AND TRENISE ROGERS AS
VOTING MEMBERS OF THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION TO FILL THE REMAINDER OF
UNEXPIRED TERMS THROUGH MAY 31, 2016 AND TO APPOINT RANDALL SMITH AS AN
ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING MAY 31,
2018; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
f. Arts Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT FRAN TANNER AND MARY TYNAN AS
VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ARTS COMMISSION WITH TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2018
AND TO APPOINT IVETA FELZENBERG AND DANA FOX AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE
ARTS COMMISSION WITH TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2017; COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
g. Human Services Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT JACK STANFORD, KEN STARK, MARY
SCHULTZ, SINH NGUYEN AND JULIE HILLER AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION WITH TERMS EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2019; COUNCILMEMBER
MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading /Enactment
a. Council Bill #700/ Ordinance: City Center Planned Action
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE CITY
CENTER PLANNED ACTION ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO RCW 43.21 C.440 AND AMENDING
FWRC 14.15.130 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 14 -779, 10 -659, 07 -552, AND 07 -547)
Senior Planner Stacey Welsh gave a presentation on the proposed ordinance. She noted the Planned
Action designation means when a land use application is received for a project within the Planned
Action boundaries further environmental review is not necessary if the proposed development is
consistent with the development levels of the adopted Planned Action Ordinance.
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Ms. Welsh noted this incentives the type of development that would complement the City's vision for
downtown and will streamline permit review process and shorten review timelines. She noted this
creates an advantage for attracting investment compared to nearby jurisdictions that do not have a
Planned Action.
The Planned Action designation would apply to proposed residential, commercial, office, hotel and
other development within the development envelope analyzed in the Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (SEIS); and would be applied to development that occurs through the end of the
year 2025. Project implementation is to occur between 2016 -2025 with market driven phased
development following necessary permit approvals.
Ms. Welsh noted both the Mayor's recommendation and the Land Use/Transportation Committee
recommendation is to adopt the ordinance to extend the City Center Planned Action.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW
FOR FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Second Reading
b. Council Bill #698 /Ordinance Amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
Chapter 19.45 — Variance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
VARIANCES; AMENDING FWRC 19.45.010 AND 19.45.020; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO
CHAPTER 19.45 FWRC. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90 -43 AND 97 -291)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Council Bill #699 /Ordinance Amending Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
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Related to Permits for Encroachments into the Public Right -of -Way Adding a
New Section to Chapter 4.25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION
TO CHAPTER 4.25 FWRC RELATING TO PERMITS FOR ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE
PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Maloney yes
Councilmember Honda yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Koppang
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Duclos reported on her attendance at the Policy Issue Committee for Sound Cities
Association on January 13th where they discussed many issues including the King County Best Start
for Kids Property Tax Levy. She was also able to review other jurisdictions Legislative Agendas and
the common theme amongst many was in regards to the Open Public Records. She noted many cities
are working on requests for voluminous records which at times are never picked up by the requestor.
The process may need to be looked at for efficiency and cost of staff time. She announced the next
meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee will be Tuesday,
January 26th at 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Moore reported on participating in the volunteer project with AmeriCorps at Town
Square Park by planting trees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He thanked Thomas Jefferson High
School staff and students for hosting the main event and was inspired by Dr. Tammy Campbell's
speech and having a passion to serve. He reported on the recent meeting with State Representatives
Linda Kochmar and Teri Hickel and Senator Miloscia at the Legislative Breakfast where the city's
Legislative Agenda was reviewed. He also attended the Policy Issue Committee with Councilmember
Duclos, and thanked the Deputy Mayor for the time and effort put forth to select Councilmembers to
the Committees; he is excited to serve.
Councilmember Koppang attended his first National Korean - American Day Celebration at the
Aquatics Center and was impressed by the program, food, and hospitality. He also participated in the
MLK Jr. Celebration with attending the program at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was thankful
for the volunteerism over the weekend and the wonderful program and speech by the Mayor on
Monday. He reminded citizens of the Federal Way Coalition Against Trafficking (FWCAT) program
which will be meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, January 20, 2016); he noted this program is
dedicated to increase awareness and information about this issue.
Councilmember Honda thanked the Students and Diversity Commissioners, and the staff at Thomas
Jefferson High School for all their help and support of the Martin Luther King Jr Events. She also
thanked the city staff who also helped assist the Diversity Commissioners. She also visited the Senior
Center with the Federal Way Key Club and Lion Club where they cleaned the Senior Center. She also
mentioned the 5th Annual FWCAT Meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m. She noted tonight there is a
meeting in Tacoma regarding Camp Killworth, a Boy Scout camp located in Federal Way. The land
donated to the Boy Scouts will revert back to the owners and may be developed in the future; she
encouraged citizens to voice their ideas to the Boy Scouts.
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Councilmember Maloney reported on her attendance at the Economic Development Council of
Seattle and King County Forecasting Conference where they discussed the economic. They are
forecasting a mediocre economy in the year to come with approximately a 2.5% growth. She also
attended the Korean - American Day Celebration which was a wonderful event and honor for the city to
host. She attended the city's Legislative Breakfast along with her colleagues and appreciates her
appointment as Chair of the Land Use /Transportation Committee and looks forward to working with
her colleagues.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson noted she attended many of the same events as already reported;
however noted her main take away from the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is to reflect on not only
what we do in one day; but what we do every day. She also attended the Korean - American
Celebration which was a wonderful event and is excited for her appointment to the Land
Use/Transportation Committee. She reported on a movie coming out based on a book written by a
friend and Christian Faith Center Teacher regarding Human Trafficking entitled "Caged No More ".
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted she also attended many of the events already mentioned this evening.
She reported on the South County Area Transportation Board Meeting where a new brochure was
presented with the legislative message to the State Legislators related to concerns in transportation.
She distributed copies to her colleagues for review as many of Federal Way's transportation issues
are listed. She mentioned upcoming events in the performing arts including Centerstage Theater and
the Federal Way Symphony. She followed up with comments on the article referred to earlier by
Joann Piquette in the Seattle Times; she encouraged citizens to read the editorial which makes
reference to Federal Way and the Performing Arts and Event Center. She appreciates her colleagues
and their willingness to serve on the Council Committees.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:09 p.m. Mayor Ferrell reported the Council is recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) and Property Acquisition pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1(b).
a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
b. Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Council returned to Council Chambers at 9:38 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at
9:38 p.m.
Attest:
N. h. nie D. Courtney, CMC
Clerk
Approved by Council: 02/02/2016
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