Council MIN 03-01-2016 RegularFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 1, 2016 — 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 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. Certificates of Appointment - North Lake Management District Committee
Councilmember Maloney stated at the February 16th meeting, Council reappointed Charles Gibson,
Mary McClellan - Aronen, Brian Cleary, and Terrance Thomas, II to the North Lake Management
District Advisory Committee. She invited those members in attendance to come forward as she read
and presented their certificates of appointment. Mr. Thomas II thanked the Council and noted the
Surface Water Division is doing an outstanding job.
b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Performing Arts & Event Center Director Theresa Yvonne updated Council on the ongoing capital
fundraising campaign and naming rights opportunities. She thanked Linda & Paul Ellingson who
recently named the Cafe and Bar; and Elinor and Dick Shenk who named the Green Room. Ms.
Yvonne reported the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts has raised a total of $818,177.00;
and has an additional $49,700.00 in pledges. She also noted the seat naming campaign is ongoing.
Performing Arts & Event Center Project Manager EJ Walsh updated Council on the construction
progress of the project. He noted the estimated completion date is Summer 2017 and currently
the project has 415 days remaining out of the anticipated 540 calendar days of construction. He
visually depicted based on construction photos where the back of the stage and orchestra pit will
be built.
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• Council Annual Retreat Report
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was pleased to report on the Council Retreat which was held Saturday,
February 20th at the beautiful Dumas Bay Centre. She feels it was a very successful retreat with many
topics covered including Economic Development, Rebranding, and updates to Council Rules of
Procedure.
Councilmembers agreed the retreat was very helpful and many great ideas and topics were
discussed. Councilmember Duclos asked to have the facility itself (Dumas Bay Centre) be added to a
work plan for much needed upgrades including future window replacement.
Mayor Ferrell stated thanked Councilmember Duclos and noted he has also talked with
Councilmember Honda about an Ad -Hoc group to look at the facility, visioning and road map for the
beautiful property. He also noted the retreat was video recorded and will be edited to a reasonable
amount of time and then replayed on FWTV Channel 21 and the city's YouTube channel.
• Tacoma Methanol Plant Update
Mayor Ferrell reported on the recent Special Council Meeting where the City Council unanimously
approved a Resolution regarding opposition to the current process and scoping of the Port of
Tacoma's proposed Methanol Plant. It was recently announced that process and scoping has been
paused. Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers agreed it is important to realize this is not a withdrawal of
the proposal, but a pause in the project. He noted staff will keep an eye on the project.
• Sound Transit ST2 Update
Mayor Ferrell reported last Thursday, the Sound Transit Board passed Resolution R2016 -20 to
restore $2.9 million in funding under ST2 for preliminary engineering for the Federal Way Link
Extension. He thanked the hard work and effort of King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer.
• Camp Kilworth Update
Chief of Staff Brian Wilson updated Council on information regarding the Camp Kilworth property. He
noted the Pacific Harbors Council has made the decision to close several camps as of March 1, 2016
based on financial reasons of expenditures are exceeding revenues. The camps being closed are:
Camp Kilworth; Camp Delezenne; Camp Curren; and Camp Hohobas.
With the closure of the camp, the city understands the property will revert back to 1934 Deed and two
Trusts: William Kilworth Trust and Florence Kilworth Trust; which are managed by a Tacoma Law
Firm. Mr. Wilson noted the Pacific Harbors Council will be meeting with representatives for the Trusts
on March 9, 2016.
Camp Kilworth is small (23 acres) in comparison to the other camps such as Camp Thunderbird (200
acres), and has Rotary Lodge which was built in 1930 on the property. The estimated expense of the
camp is approximately $30K per year (not including liability insurance) which exceeds the annual
revenues. Pacific Harbors Council intends to remove trees from this property for safety reasons, and
will obtain a permit prior to any cutting. Mr. Wilson stated the city will remain engaged with Pacific
Harbors Council and concerned citizens and groups regarding the status of the property.
• Neighborhood Connection Meeting
Mayor announced the next meeting Neighborhood Connection Meeting will be Wednesday, April 13th
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at 6:30 p.m. at Saghalie Middle School. He also noted he attended the Rotary Gala with several
Councilmembers; which was a wonderful event and raising money for the Town Square Park.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Philip Matonti, spoke on behalf of Twin Lakes residents. He stated he has over 30 years of
experience in water treatment and the issue at Lake Jeane has a long history tracing back decades.
He noted the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club did not cause the issue, and do not own the lake
water. He requested the city council review the request as a private matter between the residents; the
Golf and Country Club and the State.
Betty Taylor, spoke in continued concern over lack of lighting in areas of the city including near City
Hall.
Norma Blanchard, long -time resident of Federal Way, feels the Council retreat was the worst she has
ever seen. She asked if the city is looking at changing the name with the Rebranding Initiative.
Bob Woolley, noted he spoke at the last Council meeting regarding Lake Jeane and is hopeful to
resolve the situation. He thanked Chief of Staff Wilson and Public Works Director Salloum for meeting
with him and other lake residents. He will, continue to work with the Department of Ecology and the
State Health Department.
Mayor Ferrell thanked Chief of Staff and Mr. Salloum for assisting with the Lake Jeane issue and
keeping the lines of communication open between all parties. He also asked Chief of Staff to work
with Public Works Director Salloum on the city street light concern raised.
Chief of Staff asked for Ms. Taylor and Council to give specific instances and locations for staff to
research, as responsibility of lighting varies throughout the city. In response to another question
raised, Mr. Wilson, noted the city has retained the services of Rusty George Creative for the
rebranding initiative and is currently in the information gathering stage; he is unaware of any efforts to
rename the city.
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 11, 2016 Special Meeting; February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — December 2015
c. Vouchers — December 2015
d. Resolution: Adopt the Amended ICMA Retirement Corporation 401 Government
Money Purchase Plan and Trust
e. AMANDA Systems Upgrade Contract Amendment
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously.
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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6. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #704/ City of Tacoma Department of Public Utilities, Light Division
Franchise Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHED IN ORDINANCE
06 -517 AND GRANTING THE CITY OF TACOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, LIGHT
DIVISION A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, THROUGH THE FRANCHISE AREA WITHIN THE SPECIFIED
FRANCHISE AREA FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND
OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06 -517).
John Mulkey, Streets Systems Manager gave a brief report on the proposed ordinance. He noted
the franchise extension would grant the City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light
Division an extension to continue to install, operate, and maintain an electrical light and power
system with the City of Federal Way rights -of -way. The term of the extension is for an additional
ten (10) years commencing with the effective date of the franchise if approved.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
MARCH 15TH COUNCIL MEETING TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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
b. Council Bill #705 /New Cinqular Wireless Franchise
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS -OF -WAY OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE
PURPOSES OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES,
ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY WITHIN AND
THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. (REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 15 -800)
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall gave a brief report on this item. She noted this franchise agreement
came before Council and was approved; however the agency failed to return the documents in the
allotted time. This Ordinance repeals the previous Ordinance #15 -800
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
MARCH 15TH COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
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Second Reading /Enactment
c. 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 report on this Ordinance. She noted there were
minor changes after the First Reading on February 16th. She outlined the changes as affecting
only Sections 5 and 17, and do not impact the substantive provision of the Franchise. The
modifications simply adjust the timing of the payment for greater efficiency and clarity.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AS PRESENTED TONIGHT; 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
d. 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 21 STAVE SOUTH (S
316TH ST TO S 320TH ST), KNOWN AS THE 21ST AVE S (5 316TH ST TO S 320TH 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.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED TONIGHT; 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
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson wished Councilmember Honda a very Happy Birthday.
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Councilmember Maloney noted she attended the Rotary Gala which was a phenomenal event and
gave kudos to host John Curly.
Councilmember Honda thanked her colleagues for singing Happy Birthday to her, and noted she
shares a birthday with the day of the city's incorporation and the day Camp Kilworth property was
deeded to the Boy Scouts. She thanked the Historical Society for changing the flags out at the Webb
Center (near S 320th Street and Highway 99). She was pleased to be a part of the PAC -12
Championship Swimming and Diving Events; which also bring tourism dollars to the city. She
highlighted events and opportunities for families at nearby Cheney Stadium. She attended a birthday
party at Camp Kilworth on Sunday night; this property means a lot to her family.
Councilmember Koppang was happy to report he attended his first Council Retreat as a member of
the Council and appreciates the dialog and discussion between all involved. He recently traveled to
San Diego, California and admired the walkability of the community and the pedestrian friendly
environment. He would like to see these elements in Federal Way's downtown. He also attended the
Rotary Gala as a proud Kiwanian, raising money for a great cause with good community partners.
Councilmember Moore thanked his colleagues for the Council Retreat, and for listening to his
proposal for a financial tool software program; he will continue to look for ways to move our city into
the 21st century. He noted today is a sad day for Camp Kilworth which is a piece of our history. He
thanked Chief of Staff for touring the property and listening to the scouts. He recently visited the
Tacoma Musical Playhouse and is excited for our own Performing Arts and Event Center.
Councilmember Duclos recently visited the Federal Way Senior Center and spoke with the new
Executive Director Shelley Puariea and invited her to attend an upcoming meeting. She will be visiting
classes at Thomas Jefferson High School to discuss city government. She thanked everyone who
attended the Special Meeting and gave testimony on the Methanol Plant. She agreed the Council
Retreat was productive; and she would like to see Dumas Bay Centre higher on the priority list for
repairs.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted her son also enjoyed Scout Camp as a Cub Scout at Camp Kilworth
and has many fond memories. Last week she attended the Economic Development Council for
Seattle -King County in Seattle where presentations were made regarding the real estate market. She
also attended the Rotary Gala on Saturday; and on Sunday the Jet Cities Chorus performance at
Todd Beamer High School. She also reported on upcoming events in the Performing Arts.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at
8:22 p.m.
Attest:
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Ste atie D. Courtney, CMC
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Approved by Council: 03 15 -,91-411(
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