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Council MIN 06-07-2016 RegularA*44*. Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall June 7, 2016 — 7:00 p.m. www. cityoffederalwa v. com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:11 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 Jeanette Brizendine led the flag salute. DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A NEW SECTION 8 ENTITLED "ORDINANCE" TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED ORDINANCE IMPOSING A 6 -MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE EXPANSION OR CREATION OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN THE CITY AS COUNCIL BILL #708 FOR FIRST 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 COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED TO FURTHER AMEND THE AGENDA TO REMOVE COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM 7B — COMMISSION APPOINTMENT RECONSIDERATION; 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 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Police Officer Appreciation Proclamation Mayor Ferrell invited Chief Hwang and officers to the podium as he read and presented the Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8 June 7, 2016 Proclamation celebrating Police Week from June 5th through June 11th. Chief Hwang accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council. He introduced Deputy Chief Neal; and Commanders Brett Hatfield and Chris Norman who were present this evening. He noted Police Officers have a difficult and challenging job and this proclamation means a great deal to the department. b. Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA) 2016 Public Agency Recycler of the Year Award Councilmember Duclos invited Anne Baunach, Executive Director of the Washington State Recycling Association to the podium to speak. Ms. Baunach read the nomination from Waste Management and presented the award to Recycling Coordinator Jeanette Brizendine, noting all the wonderful programs the city currently runs for recycling efforts for the citizens of Federal Way. Ms. Brizendine thanked the Mayor and Council and the staff who work so very hard for these programs. c. Rotary Presentation of Donation to Town Square Park's Spray Park Deputy Mayor Burbidge invited Parks Director John Hutton and Federal Way Rotary Members to the podium including Doug Hedger; Todd Suchan; Byron Hiller; Jack Butcher; Layne Barndt; and Brian Wilson as she read and presented the group with a certificate of recognition for their donation to the Town Square Park Spray Park. Mr. Hutton accepted the donation of $24,000 raised at the Rotary's annual auction. He anticipates 1,500 kids a day that will use the park. A permanent plaque will be installed at the park after the park opens. d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Town Square Park Progress Update Parks Director John Hutton gave a quick update on the park progress and showed a live camera feed of the park. He reported the grand opening is scheduled for July 9th at noon with live entertainment and a brief program. The splash park will be open for the first time. Councilmembers inquired on parking at the park for the event. Mr. Hutton noted for large events, parking will be an issue; however there are many options for parking in the area. • Red, White, and Blues Festival (July 4th at Celebration Park) & Hooked on Fishing at Steel Lake Park Report Mr. Hutton reminded everyone of the Annual 4th of July event — Red, White and Blues Festival at Celebration Park. He anticipates a great crowd similar to last year and there are many family friendly activities and bands scheduled to play throughout the afternoon and evening including last year's favorite Spike and the Impalers. Everything will begin at 4:00 p.m. with fireworks after 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Assefa- Dawson asked if there is a possibility of including new naturalized citizens to be a part of the program, either this year or in coming years. He also reported on a very successful annual event "Hooked on Fishing" at Steel Lake Park. • Performing Arts and Event Center Project Update Peforming Arts and Event Center (PAEC) Project Manager EJ Walsh reported on the continuing construction work for the project. He noted it is currently on target with about 14.6% of the work is completed. He highlighted the progress with various pictures of the site; contractors are currently working on underground utilities; masonry and concrete. Performing Arts and Event Center Director Theresa Yvonne updated Council on Resident Artist Organizations including Federal Way Youth Symphony; Jett Cities Chorus and Federal Way Chorale; Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 7, 2016 and the Resident Art Organizations including Federal Way Symphony and Harmony Kings. Ms. Yvonne also reported on the Arts Education programs which are used as outreach programs into the schools. She briefly updated on the progress with the Native American Culinary Institute in partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe, which will give students technical expertise; training graduates in hospitality management. • Report of Violence Prevention Coalition (VPC) Forum Mayor Ferrell reported on the first meeting of the Violence Prevention Coalition on June 2nd at the Federal Way Community Center. Feedback and information from this meeting will be taken and moved forward in the next steps. The goal is to gather recommendations from the community, key groups and stakeholders. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Betty Taylor, spoke regarding the Special Meeting and the capital replacement plan. She disagrees with funding a security fence for the police department. She believes the community needs to feel safe and would like to see additional cameras added around the city. Bob Woolley noted his continuing frustration with the condition of Lake Jeane and would like the City Council to intervene on behalf of the residents. He stated unless something is done, the residents of the lake will have to endure five more years of toxic health issues. He asks the Council to take action on the code amendment they have proposed. Cindy Jarvis, spoke in regards to previous presentations to thank the city for the green living workshops, which she has enjoyed and was pleased to see the donation to the spray park from the Rotary. She asked if there was any information on the recent crime, current and anticipated staffing the Police Department and asked about the number of safe city cameras in the city. Mayor Ferrell asked Chief Hwang to respond. The Chief noted the department is currently looking at a total of 5 lateral applicants; and are in the interview stage with entry level positions. He feels the department will be back to full staff by the end of the year. He noted the investigations are currently active and ongoing. He highly encouraged anyone with information to contact the tip line which helps the detectives connect the dots in these open cases. IT Manager Thomas Fichtner noted the city has 49 safe city cameras. Kelly Rider, Director, Government Relations and Policy for King County Housing Development Consortium expressed concerns over a proposed moratorium on affordable housing in the city. She spoke to the many continuing needs of multi - family and affordable housing in the region for residents and families struggling to afford rent rates. Mark Putnam, Director of All Home King County spoke to the continued need of affordable housing and rental assistance in the city. He asked the Council for a renewed commitment to developing affordable housing for city residents. Nick Wilson, was pleased to be able to speak about National Friendship Day and he believes the city should celebrate and reach out to communities. He feels this is one way to decrease the national suicide rate. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: May 12, 2016 Special Meeting; May 17, 2016 Special and Regular Meeting Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 7, 2016 b. Monthly Financial Report — April 2016 c. Vouchers — April 2016 d. separately pulled and approved Councilmember Honda pulled item (d) July- December Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) Awards. DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -C 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 Consent Item (d): July- December Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) Awards: Councilmember Honda noted due to new rules and restrictions, certain previously funded activities are not able to be funded through TEG Grants. She would like to see funding for these local organizations in the future that depend on these funds for wonderful community programs. COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM D 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 6. PUBLIC HEARING At 8:30 p.m. Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing regarding the 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. a. 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Community Services Manager Jeff Watson gave a brief presentation and stated the Annual Action Plan has two purposes which are: • Show HUD and Congress how communities will use federal funds to achieve defined goals and expected outcomes; and • Use as a resource for communities to see how federal funds will be used and the proposed impacts He reviewed the 2016 plan objectives and CDBG Funding Award for 2016 which totals $673,912. These objectives include improve and expand affordable housing options; expand businesses to create jobs and assist with the development of microenterprises; strengthen neighborhoods through the planning of strategic neighborhood revitalization efforts; and administer Community Development Block Grant program to meet the community needs and HUD requirements. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 7, 2016 The total funding ($679,912) is divided into three categories including Planning & Admin (20 %); Public Services (15 %); and Capital (65 %). Mr. Watson discussed each category and what line items are funded through each of the three categories and reviewed the 2016 timeline. No citizen comment was given. Councilmember Maloney, for transparency reasons, publically disclosed her connection with Orion Industries; her former employer. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2016 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLAN AND CORRESPONDING FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH HUD; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS 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 COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Community Connectivity Consortium Project Agreement IT Manager Thomas Fitchner gave a brief history and review of the benefits of this program. He noted the initial Interlocal Agreement was formed in 2003 and was referred to as the "Fiber Consortium ". The Consortium's purpose is to improve public safety; community resiliency; enhance learning; facilitate health care services; and service citizens with a high- capacity fiber network. Mr. Fichtner noted there are many benefits to Federal Way through this agreement including shared fiber assets (UW /c3 high -speed ring); backup /disaster recovery and partnering with other government agencies such as the Federal Way Public Schools. Total budget for this project is $384K; and he noted if this project was built from scratch the cost would be greater than $34M. Federal Way is making an in -kind contribution of 2 strands of fiber. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSORTIUM PROJECT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; 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 b. Commission Appointmcnt Rcconsideration This items was pulled by amending the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes June 7, 2016 Page 5of8 8. ORDINANCE (ADDED ITEM) First Reading and Enactment a. Council Bill #708 /Moratorium on the Expansion or Creation of Multi- Family Housing within the City AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, IMPOSING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE EXPANSION OR CREATION OF MULTI - FAMILY HOUSING WITH THE CITY, AMENDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. Assistant City Attorney Mark Orthmann briefed Council on the proposed multi - family housing moratorium. He updated Council on the background of multi - family housing and which zones the Use is currently allowed. Mr. Orthmann noted preserving the status quo and placing a six month moratorium on multi - family development will allow staff to continue studying: zoning and design guidelines; standards and regulations; and ensure that new standards and regulations are met in the future. He further noted the effect of the moratorium is to maintain current standards and provide an opportunity to thoughtfully address the issue and specifically ensure that future developments are compatible and consistent with the type of development envisioned by the City Council. The next steps if the ordinance is passed (with a required majority plus one); would include a public hearing set for June 21, 2016 during the regular Council meeting; and amend the Planning Commission's work program to include revisions of the Federal Way Code as necessary. The Mayor's recommendation is to approve the ordinance. Councilmember Duclos inquired about the timing of moratorium, and is concerned over comments made recently connecting recent crime with multi - family housing. She does not support any suggested connection between multi - family housing and crime. Mr. Orthmann noted staff has been looking at design standards for some time and this will maintain the status quo and give staff time to review the Council's vision. Councilmember Maloney also clarified this moratorium addresses multi - family housing not specifically affordable housing and stated this was discussed at the last Council retreat regarding design standards. She does not feel this moratorium is reactionary or has any connection to comments regarding recent crime. Deputy Mayor Burbidge agreed with Councilmember Maloney regarding discussing design standards previously; she also stated this is not connected to recent crimes. She is concerned with impacts to neighborhoods, schools and would like to see design standards set for future developments. Councilmember Moore questioned Section 9 of the proposed ordinance which references in part "public safety" and would like to see how this will impact the Planning Commission Work Program. City Attorney Pearsall noted that Section 9 of the draft ordinance is a standard section which is required for the moratorium passage. Councilmember Honda spoke regarding impacts at the beginning of the school year. Local schools struggled with a large number of unexpected students this year. Councilmember Koppang supports this ordinance and studying the issue; he believes it is the job of the Council to look at and improve the livability of the community. He sees this as an avenue for thoughtful review and discussion and is supportive of a 6 month moratorium. Councilmember Assefa- Dawson supports concerns raised by Councilmember Duclos and does not agree there is a connection between crime and multi - family. She has concerns regarding the populations who will be impacted; and during the moratorium what are the impacts on those developments currently in process. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 7, 2016 Councilmembers discussed modifying Section 9 of the ordinance to make it clear this moratorium is not a reflection of recent crime in the community; and asked how many units have been added with the three multi - family developments. Planning Manager Isaac Conlen stated Park 16 has approximately 300 units; Kitts Corner is approximately 200 units; and Uptown will have approximately 300 units of varying size units. In response to Council discussion, City Attorney Pearsall read a suggested revision of Section 9 in the draft ordinance. She noted the revision would take out the portion regarding unanimous consent and reword the last sentence to include: "This finding is related to the requirements set forth in RCW 35A.12.130 to allow this ordinance to be effective upon adoption and is not a reference to any recent crimes or criminal activity in the City." Councilmember Assefa- Dawson would like to include the School District and transportation stakeholders to also be a part of this discussion. Councilmember Moore asked about public input; in response Ms. Pearsall noted the public hearing is on June 21. COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(8) TO ALLOW FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND. The motion passed 5 -2 as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore no Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos no Councilmember Honda yes City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read Ordinance Title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER MALONEY MOVED APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND. The motion passed 5 -2 as follows: Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore no Councilmember Maloney yes Councilmember Duclos no Councilmember Honda yes 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Assefa- Dawson restated her feelings regarding the Moratorium. She believes in and hopes this conversation will be fruitful with community stakeholders and the Council, and this will not impact those who rely on multi - family housing. Councilmember Maloney thanked the Mayor and staff who put on the meeting regarding the Violence Prevention Coalition; there are many interested citizens looking for a way to help. She also reported she attended the recent Crab Feed and Auction which supports the Multi- Service Center. Councilmember Honda thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition of the Police Week Proclamation. She noted her son is a Police Officer and she thanked them for the important work they do and asked them to stay safe. She reported on various upcoming events in the community including the 26th Annual Flag Day Celebration at the King County Aquatics Center; and the School District Talent Show Fed Factor at Todd Beamer High School. Councilmember Koppang met with Councilmember Honda who is leading an Ad -hoc Committee for Dumas Bay Centre. He also thanked the Advancing Leadership Class of 2016 who led a class regarding hands -only CPR at the Commons Mall; he appreciates that there are more trained hands in Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 7, 2016 the community. He also attended the Multi- Service Center fundraiser. Councilmember Moore had no report this evening. Councilmember Duclos attended the Violence Prevention Meeting at the Community Center and was while attendance was not as high as she anticipated, the information shared was valuable. Deputy Mayor Burbidge also enjoyed the Crab Feed and Auction, and is planning on attending the Fed Factor at Todd Beamer. She noted the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be meeting in the morning. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:42 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). • Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b) Council returned to Chambers at 9:53 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:53 p.m. Attest: St ie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: 06 -21 -2016 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 8 June 7, 2016