Council MIN 11-15-2016 RegularFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 15, 2016 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark Koppang (via phone),
Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Chief of Staff Brian Wilson, Acting City Attorney Mark Orthmann and City
Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
Mayor Ferrell announced Councilmember Koppang is participating in the meeting via phone.
Councilmember Maloney is unable to attend tonight's meeting.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. New Police Officer Swearing -In Ceremony
Police Chief Andy Hwang introduced and gave background on the city's newest members of the
Police Force: Officers Austin Rogers and Alessandro Mariani. Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of
Office and congratulated the Officers.
b. Police Department Corporal Swearing -In Ceremony
Chief Hwang introduced and presented Officer Thaddeus Hodge who was recently promoted to
Corporal. His wife pinned his Corporal badge, and Mayor Ferrell administered the Oath of Office. The
Mayor congratulated Corporal Hodge and thanked him for his service.
c. Annual Update from Valley Communications — Executive Director Laura Ueland
Executive Director Lora Ueland gave a brief presentation regarding a King County Regional E -911
System. She reviewed the next generation 911 and the process on developing a Strategic Plan. She
highlighted why Valley Comm is creating a Strategic Plan; what the process looks like; the community
and agency partners involved; and how the plan will be adopted.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell gave a brief update on the Councilmember Maloney's resignation and process to fill the
vacancy. He stated the applications period is open until November 23 at noon; application materials
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can be found on the city website or through the City Clerk's Office. Interviews and a Council
appointment will take place in January 2017.
Parks Director John Hutton updated Council on the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Square
Park on Saturday, December 3. The free family event begins at 4:00 p.m. and will include school
choirs, and musical performances along with Santa himself. He encouraged all to attend.
Public Works Director Marwan Salloum reported on the Sacajawea Safe Route to School Project,
which was completed last week. This project was 80% funded by Federal Grants.
Mayor Ferrell recognized State Representative - Elects Kristine Reeves and Michael Pellicciotti in the
audience this evening.
He reported on attending the various wonderful Veterans Day Observances with many of the
Councilmember. He noted these are great opportunities to reflect on the service men and women and
their families.
Mayor Ferrell also reported he attended the most recent SCA Board Meeting where local mayors
discussed the issues of homelessness and root causes including drug addictions. In addition to
mayors Public Health representatives were on hand for the discussion. He noted Federal Way will be
adding programming to TV21 with helpful information and resources.
He reported on the Chamber Gala he attended with multiple Councilmembers and reminded citizens
City Hall would be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Jennie Hills reported disturbances and violence at Waterbury Park Apartments. She suggests the city
consider building apartments or hotel for homeless on the vacant land near WinCo.
Karen Langridge voiced concerns in regards to the Summit Law Firm's investigation of the fraud and
ethics violation and feels it should be reinvestigated by another impartial firm.
Norma Blanchard is a longtime resident and spoke about the lack of discussion regarding term limits
at the 2016 City Council Retreat. She asked term limits be brought forward for discussion again and is
working toward a citizen petition.
Frank Zink proposed the city remove themselves from any financial obligation towards Sound Transit
until previous commitments and promises have been met.
Dana Hollaway welcomed the new Community Development Director Brian Davis. She shared the
results of her research in understanding the term "next generation jobs" as used in the "Federal Way
Economic Development Strategy - Some Assembly Required" dated January 2015.
Lori Sechrist revisited and shared from the 1994 Concomitant Agreement, Section 2 regarding
conclusions from Ordinance #94 -219.
TaShawna Nash is a Northlake Resident and a part of the save Weyerhaeuser group fundraising
campaign. She wants to save the campus from destruction as well as have her daughters come back
to raise their kids.
Damon Rauscher implored the city to not move forward with the project and destroy the land which
will be a point of no return.
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Jill Payne is in support of the Save Weyerhaeuser Campaign and requested the city not allow the
building permits on the forested land. She also expressed gratitude for the funding and hiring of
additional police officers.
Rachel Wilson introduced her three year -old daughter and shared she deserves better than the fish
processing plant and untouched trees for clean air.
Roger Flygare recently published a letter in over thirty newspapers and publications regarding
Weyerhaeuser Campus and the possibility of developing it into a regional health care center.
Julie Cleary had questioned why Preferred Freezer is so large and asked Mr. Messmer. Orca Bay is
not expanding, but instead will be selling space and additional tenants (currently unknown) will be
moving in.
Cindy Flanagan spoke as a representative of the Rainier Audubon Society and shared their vision in
saving the Northlake Watershed on the former Weyerhaeuser Campus. They requested the focus
expand from the 200 foot buffer to the entire watershed.
Sean Reed added his voice and family's voice in opposition to Weyerhaeuser development.
Ean Thompson came to show opposition for the proposed development. He has worked at a cold
storage plant before spoke to training he had received for potential ammonia fallout.
Joanne Piquette provided the November report for the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts
fundraising activity for the Performing Arts and Event Center. She shared that they are close to the $1
million goal by the end of this year and have currently raised $940,438.93; a $20,316.59 check was
presented to the city.
Richard Pierson spoke regarding the possibility of preserving the west side of North Lake as a
conservation reserve in city ownership and protection.
Nancy Ooley voiced her opinion that IRG and Orca Bay are bullying their way into the Northlake
Neighborhood.
Tom Messmer with IRG shared that there is more common ground between the residents and the
owners than they believe, especially much of the property that should remain untouched. Answers will
be provided in response to the use of ammonia, the noise and air quality, and data regarding
anticipated truck trips.
Carolyn Cole requested the city take tangible actions to prevent hate crimes. She shared information
regarding hate crimes and that crime rates have increased nationally.
Betty Taylor seconded what Ms. Hill said regarding Waterbury Park Apartments and that in the past
three years there has been an influx in population and that the management does not offer protection.
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: November 1, 2016 Special and Regular Meetings
b. RESOLUTION: Norpoint Heights Final Plat /APPROVED RESOLUTION #16 -710
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c. 21st Ave S Sidewalks Improvement Project (S 320th Street to S 316th Street) — 100%
Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid
d. Marine Hills Stormwater Conveyance System Repair Phase II — 85% Design Status
Report and Authorization to Bid
e. Authorization to Accept the King County Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant
f. Marine Hills Stormwater Conveyance System Repair Phase I — Project Acceptance
g. New Street Lighting Prioritization Criteria
h. 2017 Street Sweeping Services Contract — Bid Award
i. 2017 Right of Way Landscape Maintenance Contract — Bid Award
j. Washington Traffic Safety Commissions (WTSC) Target Zero Team (TZT) Interagency
Funding Agreement 2016 -2017
k. Second Amendment for Urban Forestry Services
I. Second Amendment for Landscape Maintenance Services
m. Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc Retainage Release
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -M AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget and 2017 Property Tax Levy (Continued from November 1,
2016 Regular Meeting)
Ron Nowicki spoke to urge the Council not to implement a Utility Tax. He encouraged the Council to
maintain the current Franchise agreement.
No further citizen comments were given.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
2017 -2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET AND THE 2017 PROPERTY TAX RATE; COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects — Authorization to Accept
Grant Funding
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez briefed Council on the Grant Funding for Transportation Projects and
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noted he is seeking Council authorization to accept the 2016 Regional Mobility Grant from the State.
The project is located at 21St Ave South (S 314th St to S 316th St) with an Engineers Estimated Project
Cost of $3M for design and construction. This grant, if accepted would award the city with $500,000 of
that total. The balance would be obtained through developer contribution, LIFT (Local Infrastructure
Financing Tool), and City Fund (Annual Transportation System Safety Fund, REET Fund or Transfers
from completed CIP Projects).
Councilmember thanked Mr. Perez and Mr. Salloum for the presentation and information.
Councilmember Honda asked for clarification if King County was in favor of the project which might
create a larger area for commuters to park near the transit center. Mr. Perez stated, while that is not
the intent, the project will create better mobility and connectivity in the area for a variety of purposes.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ACCEPT THE REGIONAL
MOBILITY GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
SECOND. The motion passed 5 -1 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda no
b. Cancellation of December 20, 2016 Regular Council Meeting
Deputy Mayor Burbidge noted historically Council cancels the last meeting in December to allow for
holiday vacation time for both staff and Council.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.1(1) AND CANCEL THE
DECEMBER 20, 2016 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Proposed 2016 -2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Federal Way Police
Guild
Acting City Attorney Mark Orthmann noted the Guild has recently ratified the agreement and this
is acceptance of what was previously authorized by Council.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH THE
FEDERAL WAY POLICE GUILD; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0
as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
d. 2017 Legislative Agenda Draft /Discussion
Community Outreach Coordinator Steve McNey briefed Council on the draft 2017 State Legislative
Priorities. He noted on an annual basis, the city produces a list of priorities and this year these
include: Law Enforcement — safe city cameras some installed in 2008 better technology now and
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crime, allow to replace and get new coverage areas
• Community Development needs - homeless services, homeless youth facility capital
ask, run in coordination with Auburn Youth Resources (purchase new or utilize existing
facility) also ask for clean up money for homeless camps and day center.
• Performing Arts and Events Center - a capital ask for the kitchen to be used in
coordination with the Muckleshoot
• Transportation Projects — city center access project 1 -5 interchange and 320th
• University Initiative - the city is in ongoing conversations with WSU and UW Tacoma
• Public Records Reforms - backing records reform
• Supporting ongoing funding for MRSC
Council thanked him for his presentation and included the following additional suggestions: funding
for Dumas Bay Centre; Coordination with the Federal Way School District on supporting educational
needs; securing more Green Space potentially including the property around North Lake; and looking
at property tax restrictions.
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading /Introduction Ordinances:
a. Council Bill #7111 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to budgets and
finance, adopting the 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget.
Finance DirectorAdeAriwoola reviewed the discussion which took place at the last Special Meeting
regarding funding option and direction from Council. From that discussion, staff has put together
separate funding options and what additional items to fund in the 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget.
(PowerPoint attached to minutes as Exhibit A). The suggested alternative was discussed as a
Compromise Option.
This option includes funding Police Officers; Equipment Reserve, Guild Contract, Job Market,
Unfunded Positions, and Historical Society through funding sources of Admissions Tax at 5% with a
$0.60 cap; Transportation Benefit District; Increasing Business Registration fees as proposed; no
utility tax; and utilizing COPS Grants.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
MODIFIED TO THE DECEMBER 6, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND
ENACTMENT; DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE SECOND.
Acting City Attorney Mark Orthmann noted a point of order with the time nearing 10:00 p.m. there
would need to be a motion to extend; however there is also a pending motion on the floor.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO TABLE THE PENDING MAIN MOTION AND CONTINUE
DISCUSSION AFTER THE MEETING TIME HAS BEEN CONTINUED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
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DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO ALLOW THE
MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST THE HOUR OF 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Council consensus was supportive of the compromise option. Clarification was asked regarding
Historical Society funding and it was restated that funds to the Historical Society would be in the form
of a contract. Councilmember Duclos, Chair of the Finance, Economic Development and Regional
Affairs Committee noted the Council Committee would like to start work on long term solutions and
ideas for ongoing revenue.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record
The main motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. Council Bill #7121 2017 Property Tax Levy
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to fixing the property
tax amount for the year 2017.
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola gave a brief review of the process to date including the public hearing
and budget meeting dates previously held.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 6, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA - DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Council Bill #713/ Adoption of the 2016 King County Washington Surface
Water Design Manual and the City of Federal Way Addendum to the King
County Surface Water Design Manual
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Phase II Permit Requirements; amending FWRC
16.20.010. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 09 -630, 99 -352).
Public Works Deputy Director EJ Walsh gave a brief presentation to Council regarding this item.
The City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
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DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 6, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; DUCLOS
SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Maloney absent Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos indicated that next FEDRAC will be held Tuesday the 22nd at 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Moore shared his excitement regarding the upcoming opening of the Day Center.
The city hosted the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) for its regional meeting this past week
and he looks forward to hosting it each year once the Performing Arts and Event Center is
constructed. He anticipates focusing on the root causes of and fighting drug abuse in the coming
year.
Councilmember Koppang expressed appreciation for the service of both Representatives Linda
Kochmar and Terri Hickel. He looks forward to being able to attend the next meeting in person.
Councilmember Honda shared that the Diversity Commission held a forum on Saturday. She
expressed appreciation to our veterans and enjoyed the Veterans Celebration at Todd Beamer High
School. She noted the AWC Regional meeting results were shared which included a jurisdictional
poll. She noted it was interesting that smaller cities indicated no financial issues but almost all
communities related to the concerns surrounding homelessness.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson shared that the City of Maple Valley reports one homeless person.
She would also like to promote zero tolerance and address hate crime in our community.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge also attended the AWC Regional Meeting and continues to be proud of our
city. She attended the SCATBRD meeting where they discussed the declining revenue from gas tax;
and potential alternatives. She also enjoyed attending various Veterans Day celebrations and
reported on many upcoming events in the local arts.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Collective Bagatn+ng-pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 'l0('1)(b) not needed.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:34
p.m.
Attest:
Ste: a e Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: IJ0(012'OtL40
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