Council MIN 03-15-2016 Regular41,s14,s Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 15, 2016 — 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 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 Deputy
City Clerk Jennifer Marshall.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Coach Jerome Collins led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: Federal Way High School Eagles Day
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the Proclamation to Coach Jerome Collins of the
Federal Way High School Boys Basketball team proclaiming March 18, 2016 as Federal Way
Eagles Day.
b. Certificates of Recognition: 2016 FWHS Boys Basketball Team and Coaches
Mayor Ferrell congratulated the team and presented a certificate to each player, coach, and their
manager recognizing their undefeated season and winning of the 2016 State 4A Basketball
Championship.
c. Proclamation: Irish - American Heritage Week
Mayor Ferrell read the Proclamation honoring Irish - American Heritage and the contribution of
such individuals in the city and nation. He proclaimed March 13 -19, 2016 as Irish American
Heritage Week.
d. Tourism Spotlight: PowellsWood Garden
Deputy Mayor Burbidge introduced a new series of presentations which will focus on various
tourism venues within the City of Federal Way. This is intended to highlight the hidden treasures
of the city. She introduced both Monte Powell, the owner and developer of the PowellsWood
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Garden, as well as Program Manager Kristine Dillinger.
Ms. Dillinger presented an overview of the history of the garden which has been owned by the
Powells for twenty -three years and opened to the public for the past fifteen years. She
highlighted current programs, events, and attractions including an Annual Mother's Day Tea in
May; Annual Storytelling Festival in July; Annual Fuchsia Days; and the Parking Green.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Dillinger for her informative presentation.
e. Best Start for Kids Initiative
Mayor Ferrell introduced Sheila Capestany, Strategic Advisor for Children and Youth for King
County to provide an update regarding the Best Starts for Kids Initiative. She shared that a draft
comprehensive plan will go before King County Council in June. The plan is estimated to be
approved by September 2016 and implemented by the end of 2016.
Both a website and blog has been started as well as the Children and Youth Advisory Board. The
expectation is to focus on those in imminent risk of homelessness and to intervene. Ms.
Capestany stated Best Starts is partnering with organizations such as health care and school
districts.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Capestany for her time and the work she is doing.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• 30th District Legislative Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Ferrell announced that Senator Mark Miloscia, Representative Linda Kochmar, and
Representative Teri Hickel are hosting a Town Hall Meeting at City Hall on March 17th at 6:30
p.m. This will be an opportunity for citizens to learn about what is happening legislatively at the
Capitol.
• Neighborhood Connection Meeting
Mayor Ferrell indicated that the next Neighborhood Connection Meeting will be held at Seghalie
Middle School on April 13th at 6:30 p.m. He along with councilmembers and staff will be in
attendance to talk about issues with the City and how to get involved.
• Report on Sound Cities Association (SCA) Convening of Cities on Homelessness
Mayor Ferrell introduced Chief of Staff Brian Wilson to provide a briefing of the Sound Cities
Association Convening of the Cities on Homelessness.
Chief Wilson reported that the agency All Home has been contracted to guide services for cities
within King County. The purpose of the meeting was to build relationships across city boundaries
and departments; desired outcomes were discussed as well as promising practices. Chief Wilson
indicated that several of the promising practices are already taking place in Federal Way;
however there is a need for regional solutions.
Council shared their concern regarding homelessness and gratitude for the community members
who help those in need including Community Caregiving Network, FUSION, Reach Out, Multi -
Service Center, the future Day Center, and many community faith -based organizations.
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• Sea -Tac Airport Noise Report
Mayor Ferrell shared that there has been substantial work occurring in regards to the Sea -Tac
Airport Noise concerns and asked Chief of Staff Brian Wilson provide a report.
Chief Wilson began his presentation by outlining the timeline of this issue; from the increased
complaints beginning in May of 2015 to date. A document responsive to many of the questions
has been provided by the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) and was distributed at the meeting.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions including if the city would be joining with other
cities in a partnership to address these issues. Chief of Staff stated that Federal Way had been
invited to participate in the Highline Forum with SeaTac, Normandy Park, and other cities. While
it is the city's intent to attend those meetings the city also plans to continue independent efforts as
the city has unique concerns.
• FWSD "We Step Up" Color Run 5K
Mayor Ferrell announced the "We Step Up" Color Run occurring on March 26th at Celebration
Park at 10:00 a.m. is being put on by the Federal Way School District with all profits being sent to
a town in Ecuador. He also indicated there will be a student rally directly afterwards.
• City Street Lights
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez provided a brief report on city street lights. Mr. Perez's
presentation outlined the ownership and maintenance of street lights since the incorporation of
the City of Federal Way. Each year the city receives a large number of new lighting requests but
does not have the budget to provide for each request. He stated the budget provides for
approximately ten (10) to twenty (20) streetlights if the power lines are overhead or one (1)
streetlight if the power is underground. When a new lighting request is received it is looked at
from a perspective of the possibility of reducing night -time collisions.
Council discussion ensued in regards to the benefits of LED lighting and the possibility of future
streetlights being installed with underground power. It was indicated that the city is moving
forward with LED lighting and the cost - savings involved were discussed. When questioned, Mr.
Perez indicated that requests for street lighting should be made through the Public Works
Department.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Anthony Murrietta called attention to the Citizen of the Year Award presented to Presley
Anderson who raised thousands of dollars for victims of the Eastern Washington wildfire. He
additionally acknowledged Ms. Sherry Edwards, also nominated for the Citizen of the Year
Award, for her volunteering and service for the homeless. He provided a donation in name of Ms.
Edwards to the Federal Way Community Caregivers Network.
Joann Piquette provided a monthly fundraising report on behalf of the Federal Way Coalition of
the Performing Arts for the Performing Arts and Events Center (PAEC). She submitted a
$10,000.00 check from the 4Culture Grant. To date $811,679.00 has been received and pledges
of $65,200.00 will be paid later this year. The Coalition anticipates most of the balance coming
through the naming of seats which range from $1,000 to $2,500.00.
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Bob Woolley stated that the Twin Lake Golf and Country Club is also a tourism gem within the
City of Federal Way but it comes with a blight, the current condition of Lake Jeane. He reported
on his efforts to work with the board of the golf club and the Washington State Department of
Ecology.
Cheryl Hurst stated that she has spent a fair amount of time with homeless and thanked the City
Council for taking the "bull by the horns ". While she appreciates the approach the city is planning
to take, she encouraged the city to utilize private citizens to help with the situation.
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 20, 2016 Council Retreat Summary; March 1, 2016 Regular
Meeting Minutes
b. Agreement with Public Health Seattle /King County to Provide Distracted Driving
Enforcement Funding
c. Town Square Park Permeable Pavers
d. Town Square Park Paver Installation Bid Award
e. Town Square Park Stainless Steel Columns Bid Award
f. Town Square Park Playground Equipment pulled and approved separately
g. Clear Wireless Site Lease Renewal
h. 2016 NPDES Annual Report Submittal
i. 2016 Asphalt Overlay Project — Bid Award
j. S 304th Street at 28th Ave S Intersection Improvements — Project Acceptance
k. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Submit an
Application
I. Olympic View '15 NTS — 26th Ave SW (SW 328th St to SW 334th St)
m. 2016 -2017 Neighborhood Traffic Safety (NTS) Program— Bid Award
Councilmember Honda pulled item f — Town Square Park Playground Equipment.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -E AND
G -M AS PRESENTED; 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
f. Town Square Park Playground Equipment
Parks and Recreation Department Director John Hutton presented information on the proposed
playground equipment including the ZipKrooz, TopsyTurney, and Oodle Swing. He indicated that
all are ADA compliant. Mr. Hutton noted the Explorer Dome was purchased at the end of 2015 at
a savings of $14,000. He highlighted the public process and the involvement of the Parks and
Recreation Commission and Committee discussing various pieces of playground equipment with
the ZipKrooz and Explorer Dome receiving the greatest positive response.
Council engaged in a discussion clarifying costs of equipment and installation, the timeline for
installation, ADA compliance, rating of the equipment, and the role of the Parks, Recreation,
Human Services, and Public Safety Committee (PRHSPSC) as well as Council. Mr. Hutton also
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clarified that the money for the playground equipment is coming from the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Playground Equipment budget, not the Town Square Park Budget.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM F AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
Council discussed their positions on the park equipment in regards to the range of age ratings
and ADA compliance. Further discussion continued with reference to the role of Council
Committees, availability of space for additional equipment, and budget for potential future
purchases. Multiple Councilmembers expressed their desire to add equipment for the younger
age range (ages 2 — 5) within the plan.
The motion failed 4 -3 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge no Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore no
Councilmember Maloney no Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda no
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM F WITH COUNCIL DIRECTION
THAT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PARK ADDRESS THE YOUNGER GROUP.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
Council discussion ensued regarding budget and space availability as well as ADA compliance.
Mr. Hutton noted the planned budget currently includes funds for two additional small pieces; staff
will research ADA compliant playground equipment to accommodate the younger age group.
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. Resolution — Amendments to Council Rules of Procedure /APPROVED RESOLUTION
#16 -703
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall provided brief overview of proposed changes to the City Council
Rules of Procedures as previously discussed and agreed upon at the 2016 City Council Retreat.
The changes under consideration were in regards to publication of the council agenda and
packet, addressing commission vacancies, and clarification of Deputy Mayor's ability to
participate as a voting member when a quorum is needed.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE; 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
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7. ORDINANCES
Second Reading
a. Council Bill #7041 City of Tacoma Department of Public Utilities, Light Division
Franchise Extension /APPROVED ORDINANCE #16 -817
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).
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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
b. Council Bill #705 /New Cingular Wireless Franchise/ APPROVED
ORDINANCE #16 -818
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)
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the Ordinance Title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE 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 Duclos reported that she had met with students at Thomas Jefferson High
School and enjoyed sharing and answering questions about municipal government. She also
attended the Policy Issues Committee for South Cities Association where the Methanol Plant was
discussed. She also had the opportunity to open the PAC12 swim meet at the King County
Aquatic Center. She shared a recent incident where she needed help from the city Animal
Control Officers; she is grateful for their good work.
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Councilmember Moore shared he has been enjoying attending plays as of late. He was able to
see Jersey Boys and enjoys being a patron of Centerstage. He is working with Park Pals which
is a non - profit group advocating for dog parks. He is also excited to be working on the
homelessness issue.
Councilmember Koppang attended the Chamber Luncheon which included the State of the
Education in Federal Way School System. He also attended the Federal Way Mirror's "Best of"
event and was able to see Councilmember Susan Honda recognized as most the popular public
official. He shared information for the March of Diapers which is collecting diapers throughout
March for local non - profit organizations such as the the Multi- Service Center.
DEPUTY MAYOR MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO ALLOW THE MEETING TO
CONTINUE PAST 10:00 PM; 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
Councilmember Honda reported attending many meetings including the Chamber Quarterly
Meeting, Sound Cities Association (SCA) Homeless Group, King County Domestic Violence
Initiative (KCDVI) Board Meeting where the Best Starts for Kids Initiative was discussed, and the
PAC12 event. She shared that she was approached by a Todd Beamer High School student who
wanted to help raise awareness of youth homelessness. She has been able to mentor her and
two other students helping them coordinate with Auburn Youth Resources and the school district.
She also wanted to share her appreciation for the Decatur High School wrestling coach Mike
Bressler for the influence he has had on her son and others athletes and wishes him well in his
retirement.
Councilmember Maloney reported she had also participated in the PAC12 event at the King
County Aquatic Center. She attended the quarterly City Chamber function where Mayor Ferrell
updated business representatives on City Initiatives. She also attended the Chamber's "State of
the Schools" Address. She has also been working with Economic Development Director Tim
Johnson and Mayor Ferrell on bringing business and industry to the city. She also shared that in
addition to Councilmember Honda being recognized at the "Best of' Event, Mayor Ferrell and
Councilmember Duclos were also nominated.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson appreciated Councilmember Koppang's announcement
regarding the March of Diapers and requested individuals also donate wipes. She shared that
the "Step Up Color Run" is through Free the Children in collaboration with the students being
mentored by Councilmember Honda. She noted Free the Children is an organization which
promotes local and global initiatives.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge attended a breakfast briefing at Chamber that featured Sound Transit
and King County Metro. She heard updates and reminded those present that Sound Transit 3 will
be on ballot in the Fall. She recommended the Centerstage "Death on the Supermarket Shelf"
play. She attended the South County Area Transportation Board which reported bridge and road
needs in Unincorporated King County. A presentation was given by City of Federal Way City
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez regarding a proposal for funding for the City of Federal Way.
Potential funds would be used for the City Center Adaptive Traffic Control System and would
result in improved traffic flow.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:06
p. m.
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Approved by Council: 04/05/2016
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