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Council MIN 02-02-2016 Regular PAST aft 0%) COi Federal Way cG 25t-- h A zr 0 4 or 7-90_20' CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall February 2, 2016 — 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at 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 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 Dick Mayer led the flag salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Arts Commission End of the Year Report 2015 Arts Commissioners Mary Blacker and Gary Gillespie gave a brief presentation to Council highlighting the many groups supported by the Arts Commission in 2015 including: Centerstage; Federal Way Chorale; Harmony Kings; Jet Cities Chorus; Federal Way Symphony; Rosebud Theatre; Federal Way Youth Orchestra; and the Historical Society of Federal Way. Supported programs in 2015 include Blue Poppy Days, Summer Sounds,Arts Alive Gallery Presentations; Red,White, and Blues Festival; Holiday Tree Lighting Event; and the Mini-Mural Utility Box Program. Mayor and Council thanked the Commission for all their hard work. b. Community Volunteer Recognition of City of Light Church— Bo Du, Arts and Events Coordinator Bo Du, Parks Department Arts and Events Coordinator invited Volunteers from the City of Light Church to come forward in recognition of their ongoing volunteerism in the community.She noted this devoted group of individuals has helped at events including Hooked on Fishing; Kids Day;Tricks and Treats; and Jingle Bell Brunch. The Mayor and Council thanked them for their service. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 6 February 2, 2016 c. "Just Garden"—Seattle Tilth Program —Jeff Watson, Community Services Manager Community Services Manager Jeff Watson introduced the program "Just Garden" and Program Manager Derek Farmer to brief Council on this program. Mr. Farmer noted the program was founded in 1978 and has evolved into many helpful projects and programs to local communities.The program raises funds and provides volunteers, plant starts, seeds and guidance for families in the program to develop and grow produce. He encouraged citizens to apply by March 4th — the program will be building beds for approximately 20 families who are accepted into the "Just Garden" program. d. Proclamation: Toastmasters Week February 1st—7th Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the Proclamation to Don Everly Smith, President of Town Criers Toastmasters proclaiming February 1st-7th as Toastmasters Week in Federal Way. Mr. Smith thanked Deputy Mayor and the Council for the recognition and highlighted multiple representatives in the audience from Toastmasters Clubs. February 3`d King County Library on 1st Ave will have an annual meeting at 6:30pm. e. Diversity Commission Certificate of Appointments Councilmember Koppang read and presented certificates of appointment Diversity Commissioners William Yi, Trenise Rogers and Alternate Commissioner Randall Smith to the Diversity Commission f. Arts Commission Certificate of Appointments Councilmember Koppang read and presented certificate of appointment to Arts Commissioners Fran Tanner and Mary Tynan as voting members and Dana Fox and Iveta Felzenberg as Alternate Members of the Arts Commission. g. Human Services Certificate of Appointments Councilmember Koppang read and presented certificate of appointments to Jack Stanford, Ken Stark, Mary Schultz, Sinh Nguyen and Julie Hiller as voting members of the Human Services Commission. h. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Dumas Bay Centre Revenue Report Parks Director John Hutton gave a brief introduction of his staff and spoke of the pride in the Dumas Bay facility and managers. He introduced Rob Ettinger who introduced his staff and noted they pride themselves on the retention rate of return groups and accommodating and attracting new reservations for the popular retreat site. He thanked the Council for the recent approval of upgrades needed at the facility. Mr. Ettinger noted they have updated the carpeting, air conditioning, installed new beds, updated fire alarm panel, and installed some gas fireplaces which will act as a heating source during the rare power outages. He also noted with the renegotiated Centerstage contract; additional rental space is now available in the theater which will also increase revenues. He was pleased to report in 2015 the revenues were up 18% for a total of three quarters of a million dollars. • Community Center Report Parks Director John Hutton also introduced Community Center Manager Doug Nelson and Facility Supervisor Kimberly Shelton who both do an outstanding job of managing the Federal Way Community Center. Mr. Nelson stated 2015 was a banner year for the Community Center with the highest annual revenue of$1.9 million dollars. He proudly noted the center had an estimated 385,000 guests visit to the facility in 2015. Community Center offers many programs and has taught over 1,000 kids to swim. The Community Center staff Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 6 February 2, 2016 also support many annual special events including Red White and Blues which draws over 20,000 people to the city; summer camps and holiday related special events. Kimberly Shelton thanked the Mayor and Council, and stated they are working on a vision for the community center and are looking at underserved populations. She highlighted the Silver Sneakers program for seniors;which is a wonderful and growing program. The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Nelson and Ms. Shelton for their reports and efforts made at the community center. • State of the City Address &Annual City Council Retreat Mayor highlighted the State of the City Address which will be held tomorrow, at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club at 11:30 a.m. This annual event is hosted by the Federal Way Chamber. He also reminded everyone the Annual City Council retreat will be held February 20th at Dumas Bay Centre; the agenda is in progress. Mayor Ferrell reported on attending the Hong Kong Market Grand Opening Celebration (and highlighted the picture on the monitors)He gave special thank you to Economic Development Director Tim Johnson. The event had over 100-150 people attending; the new business is located in the southwest portion of 21st and 356th He further reported on the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors Retreat; he feels honored to be on the board which represents 37 cities. The Board talked about strategic goals and discussed an upcoming breakfast meeting with the Governor. Mayor Ferrell also participated in a South County Leadership group headed by Dow Constantine and representatives from Sound Transit recently held at City Hall. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Leah Boehm Brady spoke regarding the Methanol Plant in Tacoma (left a packet of information with City Clerk for the Councilmembers) asking Council to investigate and take a position. She is concerned with air monitoring and air quality. Additional concerns with pollution, risk of explosion, prevailing winds and the health impacts of such toxins in our air. Mark Brady, is happy to see the art and quality of life in the city. He is concerned with the Tacoma Methanol plant, and is also concerned with the plane exhaust. He is concerned with what the effects will be in children. He also feels it will affect the Hylebos Stream. He reported as this plant is proposed it will be the world's largest—and the only one located in a populated area. Susan Tooey, expressed her concerns regarding the Methanol Plant proposed to go into in Tacoma. She noted the official comment period for the City of Tacoma, is fast approaching. Among her concerns is the incredible use of water for the facility and encourages the Council to research and take a stand. The Mayor and Council discussed gathering more information on this issue; and engaging State and Regional Legislators. City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted the City of Tacoma is hosting two more Public Hearings at Open Houses: February 10th at the Tacoma Convention Center and begins at 6:30 p.m.; and February 16th at Meeker Middle School also at 6:30 p.m. Roger Flygare, presented Mr. Pettrich with a donation for the Federal Way Homeless Day Center. He feels it will be important and would like to see it up and going. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 6 February 2, 2016 Letter read into the record by the City Clerk from Nancy Combs. Ms. Combs is concerned with speeding and traffic in her neighborhood and construction at the public Adelaide Beach. 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: January 19, 2016 Regular and Special Meeting b. Monthly Financial Report— November 2015 c. Vouchers— November and December 2015 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 Koppang yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Honda yes 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Independent Salary Commissioner Confirmation DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JAMES ENGLUND AND MICHAEL CHRISTNER TO THE INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION AS VOTING MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28,2020;COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS 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 7. ORDINANCES First Reading a. Council Bill#701 ORDINANCE: MAYER SEWER FRANCHISE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING JOSEPH E. MAYER, PAMELA R. MAYER,AND NATALIE A. MAYER,A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, OPERATE,AND REMOVE A PRIVATE SEWER LINE WITHIN AND THROUGH SPECIFIED RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. Street Systems Manager John Mulkey gave a brief presentation of the proposed franchise including background stating the franchise was requested in order to maintain an existing private sewer line in the City owned or controlled right-of-way. The franchise is for a period of 10 years and is consistent Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 6 February 2, 2016 with franchises the city has granted to other utility providers. He noted the franchisee agrees to pay for administrative expenses for this process. In response to Council questions, Mr. Mulkey stated this is not an unusual request. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVE TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE FEBRUARY 16TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Assefa-Dawson was pleased to see the report on the Community Center and that they will be performing the Community Analysis, she feels it is a huge move in the right direction to be more inclusive in the community with different cultures and populations. She reported on the One Night Count of Homelessness last Friday, and from initial reports looks like there is a 19%increase in King County; 43% increase in South King County; and 150% in Federal Way for unsheltered adults. Councilmember Maloney talked about the staggering information from the One Night Count and information Dr. Campbell shared regarding homeless youth. She thanked staff for reporting on the success at both Dumas Bay and the Community Center and referenced spending time in Olympia and connecting with important issues relevant to our city. Councilmember Honda thanked those individuals who volunteered for the One Night Count,she feels it is such an important process, and continues to work towards more programs for homeless youth including transitional and emergency housing. She attended the Board of Health meeting last week and will be attending the DVI Regional Task Force Meeting in Tukwila next week. She noted the Historical Society has a fundraising event on February 13th event from 2-4 p.m. at the Hampton Inn. She will also be attending the Auburn Youth Resources 25th Annual Fundraiser at 6:30 a.m. in Auburn. Councilmember Koppang is pleased to serve a community who is vested and committed to being a part of the solution. He praised the many service organizations that are making a difference. He joined Dr. Tammy Campbell and the School Board where as a member of the Kiwanis they presented a check to the School District. He encouraged everyone to vote this coming week. Councilmember Moore thanked staff who do amazing work with thorough research and providing solutions to better our community. He recently toured Camp Kilworth; which is in jeopardy of being shut down. He was amazed how much that piece of land has been an asset to our community making a huge impact on young adults and scout members. He would also have the Council look at the zoning of that property. Mayor Ferrell noted a discussion on Camp Kilworth has been added to the Council Retreat. Councilmember Duclos reported on the Federal Way Senior Center and its new Director. She showcased the recent newsletter and feels the Senior Center should at some point come into the city. She reported the Multi-Service Center also participated in the One Night Count and noted she is not Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 February 2, 2016 surprised with the increase in homelessness in South King County. She feels it is related to issues related to Seattle and King County. She recently visited Thomas Jefferson High School and observed students presenting projects they have been researching. Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Annual Retreat is scheduled for February 10th at Dumas Bay Centre at 8 a.m. She encouraged Councilmembers to submit ideas and priorities regarding the retreat and is working on finalizing the agenda for February 20th.She was pleased to be able to participate in the One Night Count, and thanked those who volunteered and our Community Services Manager Jeff Watson. She was also not completely surprised at the significant increase. She agrees issues in Seattle and King County are effecting where people are locating.She thanked multiple service organizations and individuals who are working towards solutions in our community. She congratulated Will Appleton for his work over the many years as Deputy Public Works Director and PAEC Project Manager- he has accepted the Public Works Director at SeaTac. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8: 31 p.m. Attest: L '��h• nie D. Courtney, CMC Ci y Clerk Approved by Council: Oaeq&O/(l Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 6 February 2, 2016