Council MIN 07-05-2016 RegularFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 5, 2016 — 7:00 P.M.
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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
Bob Woolley led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Town Square Park Grand Opening
Mayor Ferrell invited everyone to the Grand Opening of Town Square Park, Saturday, July 9th at
noon. Parks Director John Hutton overviewed the elements of the park and noted it will be a a great
event. The program includes bands, speakers, and the unveiling of fun new playground equipment
and the new spray park will be turned on.
• Red, White and Blues Festival Recap
Parks Director John Hutton also reported the Red, White and Blues Festival was a great success
again this year. The annual celebration included 250 runners for the "Miles for Mesa" Run (raising
over $100,000 in four years), a kids parade, various vendors, multiple bands, and impressive
fireworks. Attendance is estimated in excess of 20,000 with no major incidents reported.
• Fireworks Enforcement Report
Chief of Police Andy Hwang was pleased to report that there were no significant firework related
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injuries or fires during this Fourth of July holiday period within in the City of Federal Way. Calls for
service (CFS) from June 27th to July 5th were down this year at 2,067 CFS; compared to 2,428 CFS in
2015. Fireworks related CFS were also down from 148 in 2015 to 110 in 2016. Officers issued 49
citations and 6 warnings with approximately 200 pounds of fireworks confiscated.
Mayor Ferrell also reported that the Ribbon Cutting for Cafe Rio occurred last week with
Councilmembers and chamber members in attendance. The 61St Annual North Lake Parade also
occurred yesterday with the Mayor and various Councilmembers taking part. He thanked the Parks
Department staff for all their work on the Red, White and Blues Festival.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Arnold Ellingson discussed his plan to develop four pieces of property (33 acres), which includes
taking down trees. He has received an approved permit from the State Department of Natural
Resources and believes the city should accept this if they do not have their own standards.
Mayor Ferrell asked Interim Community Development Director Scott Sproul to follow up with
Mr. Ellingson.
Bob Woolley spoke regarding ongoing issues with Lake Jeane. He noted the Lake Jeane issue has
been before the Council for twenty weeks and he wants to know what action will be taken by the city.
He feels the well water used by the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club for irrigation is a contributing
factor to the toxic conditions.
Don Smith shared his positive view regarding the Annual National Night Out and looks forward to the
event each year. He extended an open invitation to the Mayor and Council to visit his neighborhood
event (Lake Jeane). He feels the lake residents have generated ideas for cleanup, but due to the lack
of ownership are unable to treat the lake. He feels the discussions are at an impasse with the Club;
and feels it is a safety issue; not a private matter.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Woolley and Mr. Smith for coming in and would like the city to
look into this issue further. Councilmember Duclos has had similar problems with lake algae
issues; she understands what the individuals are facing.
Mayor Ferrell will continue to review this matter and discuss options with staff. The city has to
ensure there are no unintended consequences with enacting additional restrictions, which
may trigger additional costs to the city due to the number of lakes in the city.
Reverend Tyson Haywood is a traveling minister and Federal Way resident recently relocating from
Chicago. He plans to start a radio show within three to four months along with a Gospel Fest similar to
what he started in Illinois.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: June 21, 2016 Special and Regular Meeting; June 22, 2016 Special Meeting
b. Monthly Financial Report — May 2016
c. Vouchers — May 2016
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -C AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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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. Community Center Pool Filter Media Replacement Project
Aquatics Coordinator Craig Feldman gave a brief report to Council regarding the Community Center
Pool Filter replacement. The original proposal was presented to the Finance, Economic Development
and Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) on June 28th where the committee members instructed
staff to research a better filter media. He stated that rather than sand, glass can be used for an
increased cost of $2,800. Spending this additional amount would result in a more environmentally
friendly material being used which filters just as well with less water and chemicals; and can be
recycled once done filtering. When sand is used it becomes toxic waste and cannot be recycled.
Councilmembers thanked the staff for researching this and asked clarifying questions regarding cost,
timing to accommodate the work during the already scheduled pool closure, and pool components.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ORCA PACIFIC IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TO $25,339.88 TO REPLACE THE POOL FILTER MEDIA WITH
GLASS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; 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
b. Diversity Commission Appointments
The City Council held Diversity Commission interviews earlier this evening during a Special Meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT TRENISE ROGERS; RANDALL SMITH;
WILLIAM YI; AND HIROSHI ETO TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION WITH TERMS EXPIRING
MAY 31, 2019; 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
c. Reschedule of August 2, 2016 City Council Meeting to August 9, 2016
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.1(1) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RESCHEDULING THE AUGUST 2, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO AUGUST 9,
2016; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted rescheduling the August 2, 2016 City Council meeting allows the
Mayor, Council, and staff to participate in the Annual National Night Out activities throughout the city.
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
d. Cancellation of August 16, 2016 City Council Meeting
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.1(1) FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CANCELING THE AUGUST 16, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge indicated that the second meeting in August has traditionally been canceled
to accommodate the Mayor, Council and staff taking vacations.
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 was impressed by the Diversity Commission interviews tonight. This
is the first time interviewing incumbents due to a recent change in the Council Rules of Procedure.
She was glad to gain perspective on how they are doing and learning of their vision for the
community.
Councilmember Maloney had no report.
Councilmember Honda announced the 60th Annual Salmon Bake hosted by the Kiwanis Club at Steel
Lake scheduled for July 22nd at Steel Lake Park. She thanked City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall for all her
help over the years and wished her luck at Sound Transit with her new position.
Councilmember Koppang reported on the great events held for the Fourth of July including the
Northlake Parade and the Red, White and Blues Festival. It was great seeing the diverse population
coming together as a community. He participated in jury duty this past week and reflected that it is a
privilege to serve in such a vital part of our government.
Councilmember Moore reflected that the Fourth of July was a great day with people connecting as a
community. He also shared that great things are happening in the City of Federal Way and
highlighted the Performing Arts and Events Center, the parks, and citizen commissions. The
conversations had during the Diversity Commission interviews tonight were amazing. He would like to
continue to work on the Lake Jeane issue. He will be not be at the August 9th meeting as he will be on
his honeymoon.
Councilmember Duclos attended a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor and Chief of
Staff where they discussed how to strengthen partnerships. She thanked Finance Director Ade
Ariwoola for taking the Special Meeting Budget Goal Setting session and categorizing their
brainstorming into a draft for review. She wished City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall all the best in her new
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position and will miss her clear explanations on legal matters.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge announced the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meeting will be
July 12th at 8:00 a.m. and the Symphony Garden Show is scheduled for July 16th at 10:00 a.m. She
used to live in the North Lake area for six years and is pleased to see the parade continuing. Upon
moving to their current neighborhood her daughter continued the tradition and started a parade in
their current neighborhood which continues now, 35 years later. She also thanked City Attorney Amy
Jo Pearsall for the high level of quality of her work and personality; she will be missed.
Mayor Ferrell thanked City Attorney Amy Jo Pearsall for her clear, cogent, and caring work. He stated
she has been a true friend of everyone at the dais and to the City of Federal Way.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Attest:
S ep- a e Courtney
Ci y Clerk
Approved by Council: 07 -19 -2016
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