Council MIN 06-21-2016 RegularFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 21, 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 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.
Mayor Ferrell excused Councilmember Maloney's absence.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
David Berger led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Federal Way Public Health Center — Performance Data Report 2015
Jerry DeGrieck, Community Health Services Deputy Director and Regional Health Administrator,
thanked the council for their foresight and generosity in providing $221,000 of bridge funding which
was needed to save the clinic in Federal Way during financial crisis two years ago. The city was one
of the first cities in the area to step in and contribute recognizing the need for these services to be
continued. Public Health has been underfunded and a new funding source was needed in order to
create some financial stability; jurisdictions came together and put together a levy for Best Starts for
Kids.
Karen Russell, Area Manager, shared about the Federal Way Public Health Center near the Multi -
Service Center and overviewed the various services provided as well as complementary building
partners. Performance data was shared identifying a total of 31,054 visits in 2015. Over 20,000 visits
identified Federal Way as their place of residence.
Mr. DeGrieck shared that a portion of funding from the Best Starts for Kids investment will help with
financial stability in public health. This is being funded through a 6 year voter approved levy which will
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provide almost $400 million over six years (average $65.4 million a year) to focus on prevention and
early intervention.
The Councilmembers thanked Mr. DeGrieck and Ms. Russell for their presentation and provided
feedback and asked questions. Mr. DeGrieck stated that he would provide information back to the
Council regarding the possibility of increasing the mobile medical van visits for the homeless and
providing statistics of the homeless served.
b. PROCLAMATION: Promoting Family and Healthy Lifestyles
Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Mr. Ed Barney and his son Mike. Mr.
Barney thanked the city for the Proclamation and noted Federal Way is joining with the cities of Kent,
Covington, and Maple Valley for the event on August 19th at Celebration Park.
c. Certificates of Appointment — Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilmember Koppang read and presented Certificates of Appointment to David Berger, Laura
Belvin, and George Pfeiffer (not present) as voting members of the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Flag Day Celebration Report
Mayor Ferrell reported on the 27th Annual Flag Day Celebration and thanked the Federal Way
Soroptomists who organized the event. It was a great opportunity to reflect and hear our veterans
share what the flag means to us in the community.
• Red, White and Blues Festival — July 4th — Celebration Park
Parks Director John Hutton reported on the details for the 23rd Annual Red, White and Blues Festival.
He reminded everyone the very popular crowd favorite band Spike and the Impalers are back this
year. Both the Arts and Parks and Recreation Commissions will be supporting the festival with booths.
He anticipates similar crowds as in past years (approximately 23,000). The event begins at 4:00 p.m.
with fireworks at 10:15 p.m. He reminded families to come and enjoy, but to please leave pets at
home.
• Town Square Park Grand Opening — July 9th at noon
Mr. Hutton also reported on the Grand Opening of Town Square Park on July 9th. The park is coming
together in the final weeks before the grand opening. Recently completed project include the plaza
with the holiday tree; the green roofs; the playground safety surface (80% competed); and the spray
ground is ready for concrete pours next week. The event begins at noon on July 9th, and will include
keynote speakers and entertainment, along with the spray park opening.
• Fireworks — Planning and Enforcement
Police Chief Andy Hwang updated Council regarding fireworks prevention initiatives for the 4th of July.
All fireworks are prohibited with in the city limits. The department is asking for voluntary enforcement
and is working in collaboration with South King Fire and Rescue. The Police Department will be
focusing special emphasis patrols at local parks and neighborhoods across the city. Civil infractions
will be issued and all illegal fireworks will be confiscated.
Fireworks infractions will be issued on a scale between $100 to $300. The Chief highly recommended
citizens attend and watch the city- sponsored Red, White and Blues festival at Celebration Park.
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Councilmembers thanked the Chief for the report and reminded the community to be mindful of pets
on the 4th; and that fireworks are extremely dangerous in areas such as the BPA Trail.
• Federal Way Chamber Quarterly Update /Pivotal Partner
Mayor Ferrell reported on recent and ongoing meetings with the Federal Way Chamber, who play an
important role in the city. He also reported on his attendance at the Sound Cities Meeting in the City of
Pacific last week.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard spoke regarding an issue with her neighbor and overgrown vegetation. She is
concerned over the lack of compliance with the noxious weed RCW in her neighborhood.
Diana Noble - Gulliford, spoke regarding a potential rate increase discussed by the Board of Health
regarding onsite septic systems. She would like the Council to look into this and request meetings be
held in the South End of King County to give residents a chance to voice concerns.
Councilmember Honda noted she is a member of the King County Board of Health. This topic
has been discussed over the last 6 -8 months and she has been requesting a meeting in
South King County for Federal Way and Auburn residents.
Joann Piquette, briefed the Council on the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts for the month
of June. She noted the Coalition is continuing to work on the seat naming campaign and has been
present at many community events. She reported they have received an additional $22,500 for a total
of $851,289; with an additional $20,000 in pledges.
Nick Wilson supports celebrating "Friendship Day" which first began in the 1930's. He feels this will
help with suicides and suggested everyone work towards letting friends know they are important.
Garret Frank also supports Mr. Wilson's idea of celebrating Friendship Day. He feels having good
friends that care about you is important in life.
Bob Woolley, lives on Lake Jeane in Twin Lakes and continues to be concerned over the toxic
conditions that have been present in the lake. He asked the Mayor and Council to intervene and to
pass an ordinance which would prevent the presence of toxic substances in lakes. He invited
members of the staff and Council to visit the lake.
Chief of Staff Wilson spoke to efforts and conversations the city has engaged in with Mr.
Woolley, and the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club representatives.
Mary Jo Reintsma, stated she lives on Lake Jeane and has not been aware of any discussions or
efforts the city has made regarding the toxic conditions.
Skylar Nichols, spoke in support of Mr. Wilson and his idea to celebrate Friendship Day in Federal
Way.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: June 7, 2016 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Marine Hills Stormwater Conveyance System Repair Phase 1 bid Award
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c. S 324th Street (Pacific Highway South to S 322nd Street) Preservation Project — Project
Acceptance
d. 1st Ave S at 328th Street Intersection Improvements — Project Acceptance
e. Ratification of Countywide Planning Policy Regarding Affordable Housing
f. Sector Service Level Agreement and Amendment #1 between the Federal Way Police
Department and Washington State Patrol
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -F
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0
as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. RESOLUTION /2017 -2022 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) /Resolution
#16 -706
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing for the 2017 -2022 Transportation Improvement Plan at
8:24 p.m.
• Staff Report — Rick Perez, City Traffic Engineer
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez, gave a brief presentation regarding the 2017 -2022 Transportation
Improvement Plan. He noted the Plan outlines a 6 -year plan for transportation related capital projects
and is updated annually. The TIP is a requirement for grant eligibility; must be financially constrained
and conform to air quality requirements. Mr. Perez reviewed the prioritization criteria with the Council
and the 2015 and 2016 completed projects, along with the projects which are scheduled to be
completed by the end of 2016.
Mr. Perez highlighted two changes from the presentation made at Council Committee. This includes
two overlay projects which were contingent on grant funding and will not be funded. They have been
replaced with two new pedestrian projects which include a pedestrian connection (grand contingent)
at 21st Ave S: S 314th St — S 316th St; and a sidewalk project (grant contingent) at 8th Ave S: S 312th St
— S 315th St (west side).
In conclusion of his report, he reviewed various safety and collision rates for the city which have
significantly decreased over the years.
Mayor Ferrell called for citizen comment.
Patrick Finney, inquired about sidewalk projects and if they are contingent on grants due to a low
priority.
Mr. Perez noted regional competition for grant money is tough, and the city utilizes matching grant
funds the best they can when possible.
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COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2017 -2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARTERIAL STREET
IMPROVEMENT PLAN AS PRESENTED THIS EVENING; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND.
The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. Moratorium on the Expansion or Creation of Multi - Family Housing in the City
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing regarding a Moratorium on the Expansion or Creation of
Multi - Family Housing in the city at 8:40 p.m.
• Staff Report
City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall noted on June 7, 2016 the City Council adopted a moratorium on multi-
family development in the Multi - Family Residential (RM), Neighborhood Business (BN), Community
Business (BC), Commercial Enterprise (CE), City Center Core (CC -C), and City Center Frame (CC -F)
zoning districts. The stated intent of Council was to review the zoning and design standards for multi-
family housing to ensure that future developments are compatible and consistent with Council vision.
A public hearing is a requirement pursuant to state law and is the public's opportunity to provide
comment on the moratorium.
• Citizen Comment
Diana Noble - Gulliford, supports the moratorium and believes the community needs to hit the reset
button for impact on neighborhoods.
Tim Burns, stated he is neutral on the specific moratorium, however he does not care for the manner
in which it was passed. He feels a public meeting should have been advertised for this issue before it
was passed.
Mayor Ferrell asked Ms. Pearsall to respond. She noted this procedure is clearly outlined in
the RCW's and the city followed the process as provided by state law. She further stated the
city has followed this same process for previous moratoriums.
Dave Berger, Board member of the Multi- Service Center, has received many emails and strong
opinions on the moratorium. He would like to see a stakeholder group created to assist with input to
the Planning Commission and the Council.
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Letter read into the record by the City Clerk from Bob Kellogg. Mr. Kellogg is concerned over the
growth of multi - family developments in the city. He supports the moratorium and would like to see the
community neighborhoods strengthened to what they once were.
Letter read into the record by the City Clerk from Thomas Keon. Mr. Keon supports the moratorium,
and would like to see additional steps taken regarding property owners and attracting new businesses
to the community.
• Council Discussion /Questions
Councilmember Moore shares the concerns about public comment on this process; Councilmember
Honda asked for the definition of affordable housing.
Ms. Pearsall deferred to Community Services Manager Jeff Watson. Mr. Watson noted there
is not a straightforward answer as it depends on the region. He noted it is based on a
percentage of the area income levels.
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing for the 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report (CAPER) at 9:02 p.m.
• Staff Report
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson gave a brief introduction on the CAPER (Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) He introduced Cynthia Ricks - Maccotan who oversees
this program.
Ms. Ricks - Moccotan noted the report shows HUD how the city utilized the Community Development
Block Grant funds to meet the set criteria. The funds are required to provide decent housing; provide
suitable living environment; and create economic opportunities. The report covers the period
beginning January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
She noted the additional accomplishments which are highlighted in the 2015 report including the
expenditure of $548,553 in CDBG funds which leveraged $985,126 in other funds. A total of 166
people were assisted and a majority of the CDBG funds were used to assist low to very-low income
persons. The CAPER also included efforts of other community resources such as local housing
authorities, continuum of care, and use non -CDBG programs to meet the community's goals.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge thanks Ms. Ricks - Moccotan and Mr. Watson for the presentation and noted
the funds reflected in this report are federal dollars; and are not inclusive of the city's general fund
money used for Human Services.
There was no citizen comment given.
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COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2015 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORT FOR SUBMISSION TO HUD;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER
MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney excused Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos reported the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional
Affairs Committee will be June 28th at 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Moore reported he toured Lake Jeane with Mr. Woolley and he feels there is a
problem. He is anxious to have the pending litigation settled as he feels there is an environmental and
public safety issue, and is concerned with lowered property values.
Councilmember Koppang attended the recent Flag Day Celebration at the King County Aquatics
Center and the recent Chamber Quarterly Update. He also attended a compelling meeting at the
library with Councilmember Assefa- Dawson regarding people who have experienced homelessness.
Councilmember Honda reported on Family Safety Day at the Federal Way Farmers Market on
Saturday, July 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and
South King Fire and Rescue. The event provides free helmets and fittings for the first 200 children
present. She encouraged everyone to attend the 60th Annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake
Park. She congratulated a young man who recently graduated from Todd Beamer and Highline
College and reported on the school district talent show "Fed Factor ", where Decatur High School won
first place.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson had no report this evening.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be
Wednesday, July 13th at 8:00 a.m. She also attended along with Councilmember Honda the district
talent show the "Fed Factor" at Todd Beamer and enjoyed each performance. She further noted
upcoming community events and performances in the local performing arts.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July holiday. There being nothing further on
the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:23 p.m.
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Attest:
Step i- Courtney
City Ierk
Approved by Council: 61/-05.2U1(■
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