Council MIN 02-16-2016 RegularCITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 16, 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
Boy Scout Troop #361 presented the colors. Lakehaven Utility District Commissioner Len Englund
led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificates of Appointment — Independent Salary Commission
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported at the February 2nd meeting the Council confirmed the Mayor's
reappointments of James Englund and Michael Christner as voting members of the Independent
Salary Commission. Mr. Englund and Mr. Christner were unable to attend tonight's meetings; the
certificates will be mailed.
b. One Night Count of the Homeless Report
Community Development Director Michael Morales noted the count is limited to unsheltered
individuals on the one night, and does not account for those in shelters. He reported the following
counts:
• Federal Way 263
• South King County 750
• East County 245
• North County 135
• Seattle 2942
• King County 4505
He noted in comparison over the last years there was a significant jump; larger than any other King
County city. He clarified there were no changes in methodology or location of the counts, the same 10
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areas were counted as in previous years. Federal Way showed a 150% increase in the count; King
County has an increase of 19 %. Councilmember Duclos asked for the counts of other neighboring
cities and their percentages.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell reported on the City Council Special Meeting held on February 11, 2016 where the
proposed Methanol Plant in Tacoma was discussed. He was pleased to report the Council
unanimously approved a Resolution opposing the siting of the world's largest methanol plant just two
miles from our border. The Resolution has been transmitted to Tacoma for the official record, and he
along with staff will continue to monitor the project. He further noted the next Open House Tacoma is
hosting has been rescheduled to February 24th
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to announce the sale of the Weyerhaeuser property to IRG from California
in a $70 million dollar transaction. The large corporation owns over 100 million square feet of property
in multiple states and is currently working on the redevelopment of very high profile properties. This is
a positive step for Federal Way, and he will keep everyone informed as the process progresses.
Mayor Ferrell introduced Rusty George, principle of Rusty George Creative who was selected for the
rebranding efforts for the city. Mr. George thanked the Mayor for the introduction and reported his firm
will be working on discovering what is the core essence of Federal Way; what specifically makes
people want to live, work and play here. He noted they are currently working on a survey developed
for multiple markets to gain feedback from citizens, business owners, community leaders and various
other groups.
Councilmembers asked a variety of clarifying questions regarding the process. Mr. George responded
there would be multiple surveys going out at the same time and he would be happy to meet with
Councilmembers individually for more direct input. He will work with staff to identify additional groups
within the community, and clarified this process will include more than just a new tag line or logo. Mr.
George noted the surveys are just the first step in the process, after the results are gathered; they will
decide if additional studies or focus groups are needed.
Mayor Ferrell reported on his recent State of the City Address held at the Twin Lakes Golf and
Country Club just weeks ago. He spoke of the exciting initiatives and projects, including the grand Re-
Opening of Town Square Park scheduled for July 9th. The park is coming along wonderfully and
recently welcomed over 100 new tree plantings. Looking towards the summer of 2017, will be the
opening of the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC). He also highlighted some of the new
businesses coming to Federal Way and the recent Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Hotel Site
adjacent to the PAEC. The city is in an exciting time and watching the downtown transform.
Mayor Ferrell reminded everyone of the City Council Annual Retreat which will be at Dumas Bay
Centre on Saturday, February 20th. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; meeting starts at 9am. He also reported
on the recent Sound Cities Board of Directors Meeting with Gov. Inslee, where he took the opportunity
to discuss the One Night Homeless Count and the proposed Day Center for Federal Way.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
David Lee ,would like to have the support of the council to encourage to keep Camp Kilworth open.
Mary Ehlis spoke in support of Camp Kilworth and Cub and Boy Scouts who are faced with again
closing the facility. Local Scout leaders have come up with a plan to manage it through a non - profit.
They want to continue its use and expand to the Girl Scouts and other programs.
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Dayton Drazkowski spoke in support of Camp Kilworth, his first Scout Camp experience. He feels the
camp is a wonderful place with fire pits and amazing forest with birds and green life.
Jackson Jacoy Troop #398 spoke in support of Camp Kilworth. It's a very important camp and for
scouting in general. He would like the camp to remain open.
Warren Nedved, 20 plus years in the scouts and distributed a DVD to Councilmembers to share a bit
of history and what Camp Kilworth was originally. He would like the camp to remain open.
Bryan Tabrum, spoke to the history of Camp Kilworth and the camp that has been in operation for 82
years when William Kilworth purchased the property for the Boy Scouts. He noted the Scout Leaders
are working to form a 501(c)(3) organization to alleviate the financial burden from Pacific Council, the
non - profit can take on the fundraising and operation of the camp. He asked for help to have more
time to work towards a solution.
Lucia Faithfull, lives a few doors away from Camp Kilworth and a long -time supporter of the camp.
The 25 acre property is environmentally sensitive and if this land is developed it will impact the
already stressed Puget Sound area.
Eryn Asbra, spoke regarding the multiple Girl Scout Day Camps held at Camp Kilworth. She is proud
of scouting camps that teach and encourage girl leadership progression and participate in activities.
She asked the Council to help keep the camp open.
Christopher Moody is disappointed the Pacific Harbor Council is closing the camp. The scouting
camps have taught him many things including basic survival skills; how to make friends, and made
him feel closer to his community.
Carson Redifer, Troop #398 spoke on behalf of Camp Kilworth. He had a lot of fun with his dad and
made great memories, and has been working really hard on making it to a boy scout. He doesn't want
to see the camp shut down. Scouting teaches young people how to become a better citizen.
Bob Woolley, long -time Federal Way resident spoke to Council over concerns with the state of Lake
Jeane in Twin Lakes. He is speaking on behalf of the other lake residents who would like the lake to
be treated and will have a request to have a lake management district created. He asked the Council
to take issue with this lake owned by the Golf Course, as it is a public health matter of toxic algae.
Daniel McClurg, Troop #398, asks the Council to help keep Camp Kilworth open as it is an important
asset to the community.
Elijah Biyeu, a young scout who enjoys having twilight camp at Camp Kilworth. He also enjoys
shooting BB Guns, archery, and the views of the bay and mountains.
Rick Nichelson has talked to the homeless in the woods and they agree to pick up trash in the woods;
and they are requesting garbage cans at the entrance to their camps.
Lynn Harper, has been homeless for 90 days, currently living in her car. She was distressed when a
Police Officer notified her she was trespassing on private property. She is unable to afford her
previous apartment due to increasing rent rates.
Michael Gylla, currently homeless would like a date and time to come back to discuss the homeless
issues.
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Lynne Lonq, Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader distributed a copy of the deed of the property to the
Council. She stated the leaders are in the process of forming a non - profit to continue to run the
programs. The Board would be made up of scouts, leaders, and community members. She asked
Councilmembers for help with supporting keeping the camp open.
Letter read into the record from Randall Smith, regarding Camp Kilworth. He supports the Camp
staying open.
Mayor Ferrell noted the Council retreat agenda has recently been finalized and this item is on the
agenda for discussion this Saturday.
Councilmember Duclos asked for clarification (regarding Mr. Bob Woolley's comments) on the
formation of Lake Management District. City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall stated there is a process to
follow and Mayor Ferrell noted the lake is owned by the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.
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: February 2, 2016 Special and Regular Meeting
b. Sacajawea Middle School Safe Route to School (SRTS) — 30% Design Status Report
c. S 356th Street (Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway) Improvements Project -
Schedule 74 Undergrounding Agreement with Puget Sound Energy
d. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Submit an
Application
e. Citywide Flashing Yellow Arrow Retrofits Project — Bid Award
f. Authorization to Accept King County Regional Wastewater Treatment Division Water
Quality Improvement Grant Award and Enter Into all Necessary Agreements
g. Authorization to Apply for the 2017 King County Conservation Futures Fund Program
h. Pete von Reichbauer Way S (20th Ave S) and S 316th Street Sidewalk Replacement
Project — Contract Award as a Change Order to the PAEC Project
i. FARO (Total Station) and Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Maintenance
Agreement
j. Regency Cleaners Amendment #1 for Police Uniform and Dry Cleaning
k. 2nd Amendment for Parking Lot Vacuuming Services
1. Use of Excess Replacement Reserves
m. 2016 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
n. PSE Electrical Extension Agreement and New Service for Town Square Park
o. FieldTurf USA Retainage Release
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A
THROUGH 0 AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
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Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Re- Appointment to North Lake Management District Committee
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED THE FOLLOWING RE- APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTH
LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH TERMS EXPIRING MARCH 15,
2018: CHARLES GIBSON; MARY MCCLELLAN - ARONEN; BRIAN CLEARY; AND TERRANCE
THOMAS, II; 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
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #702 /Lakehaven Utility District Franchise Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DISTRICT, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY THE RIGHTS -OF-
WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, THROUGH THE FRANCHISE
AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING,
RENEWING, AND OPERATING A WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN AND
THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND ADDRESSING HYDRANT COSTS
WITHIN CITY BOUNDARIES
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall gave a brief background on the proposed ordinance. Lakehaven PUD
is one of the city's franchisees. She noted some of the key points are this is a 10 year term with two
possible five year extension upon mutual agreement; the city will take responsibility for fire hydrant
and streetlights payments; and the city agrees to not initiate proceedings to assume during the term.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Ms. Pearsall regarding multiple systems listed on
the map; and changes in billing to rate payers for street lights and fire hydrants.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
MARCH 1, 2016 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
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b. Council Bill #703/21 st Ave S (S 316th to S 320th St) Pedestrian Improvements —
Condemnation Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING RIGHT -OF -WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
VICINITY OF 21ST AVE SOUTH (S 316TH ST TO S 320TH ST), KNOWN AS THE 21ST
AVE S (S 316TH ST TO S 320 ST) PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
DESCRIBING THE PUBLIC USE AND NECESSITY OF SUCH PROPERTY; DIRECTING
STAFF TO EXHAUST REASONABLE NEGOTIATION EFFORTS TO PURCHASE SUCH
PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF THE PROPERTY; AND
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.
Street Systems Project Engineer Christine Mullen gave a brief report on this proposed condemnation
ordinance. She noted the city has sent multiple offer letters and have been negotiating since
September 2015. She stated at this point the two parties are too far apart to continue negotiations.
The property owner prefers the condemnation process continue. The city is offering fair market value
per an independent property appraisal.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED CONDEMNATION
ORDINANCE TO THE MARCH 1, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND
ENACTMENT; 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
c. 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.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos reported the next meeting Finance, Economic Development, Regional
Affairs Council Committee will be Tuesday, February 23rd at 4:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference
Room.
Councilmember Moore was glad to see homeless individuals and advocates come to tonight's
meeting. He recently toured Camp Kilworth, and feels it is a great piece of land he would like to see it
protected for future generations and thanked the scouts for coming and advocating. He is glad we
took serious action at an early stage with the Methanol plant. He thanked King County Executive
Constantine and the King County Councilmembers for approving $40k for the Day Center project. He
attended the Historical Society Event and appreciated listening to the stories and the history of
Redondo.
Councilmember Koppang feels it is an honor to be able to effect change and meet with people who
are passionate about issues affecting them. He met with Bob Woolley and Don Smith regarding the
Lake Jeane issue; he thanked Mr. Woolley for attending tonight and giving testimony. He attends and
continues to support the Multi- Service Center on their great work in the community. He recently visited
some of the many parks in the community with his wife and really feels there are some gems including
the Dumas Bay Centre grounds and area. He would like to see the stairway to the beach repaired.
Councilmember Honda also thanked the Historical Society for the wonderful event on Saturday. She
will be attending the next Board of Health meeting, where they will continue to discuss homelessness.
She attended a fundraising event for Auburn Youth Resources that are working on resources for
youth (24 and under) in our community. She is very supportive of Camp Kilworth and her husband and
sons were involved with scouting and the camp. She spoke regarding the sale of the Weyerhaeuser
property, and welcomed IRG to the area. She thanked Weyerhaeuser for coming to Federal Way in
1971; she thanked them for their impact on our city and being a great partner over the years.
Councilmember Maloney also spoke about the Weyerhaeuser Corporation who she feels reached into
our community to make an impact with many wonderful programs. She also stated there is zoning in
place on the property and that will mitigate some of questions citizens are having. She has been
involved over the last couple of weeks with meetings on the University Initiative and is pleased to see
progress moving forward with the needs assessment. She testified in Tacoma regarding the Methanol
plant and appreciates the work of the Mayor, staff and Council who approved a comprehensive
Resolution outlining concerns. She is excited about the rebranding initiative which will lead to a new
image for the city; and would like a work study on the homeless issue.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson thanked the kids who spoke tonight for the support of Camp
Kilworth. She is impressed and feels they showed amazing courage and should continue to share
their passion. She also attended the Auburn Youth Resources fundraising breakfast, and was
touched by the story of one of the kids in the shelter who talked about her experiences and difficulty
finding a job without an address. She feels compassion goes a long way in our community.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge is impressed with the wonderful efforts that go into our community including
the dedication and care of citizens, and of her colleagues on the Council, Mayor and staff, everyone
working together for a better place. She reported on the South County Area Transportation Board and
grant funding availability. Last week she attended the annual Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Retreat with a wonderful presentation from Powellswood Garden. She would like to see these periodic
presentations made at Council meetings to highlight various tourism opportunities in the city. She
reminded everyone of the Council retreat on Saturday; and reported on current and upcoming events
in the arts.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at
8:54 p.m.
Attest:
Courtney, rtney, C
City Clerk
Ste nie D.
Approved by Council: 03/01/2016
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