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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 17, 2017 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Bob Celski, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Acting City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Ceremonial Swearing -In of Council Position No. 2 - Councilmember Bob Celski
Mayor Ferrell swore in newly appointed Councilmember Bob Celski and congratulated him.
Councilmember Celski thanked his wife, Sue; Mayor Ferrell; and the Council for their faith in him and
his abilities. He thanked Councilmember Kelly Maloney for her years of service and noted he is
excited and ready to hit the ground running to work towards making Federal Way a safer and more
livable place. He looks forward to bringing tourism and new businesses to this area of King County
and will be working to serve all of the citizens of the city.
BRIEF RECEPTION HONORING COUNCILMEMBER BOB CELSKI
At 7:07 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced Council would take a brief fifteen minute recess fora reception
to honor Councilmember Celski.
Mayor Ferrell reconvened the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
b. Proclamation — Human Trafficking Awareness Month — January 2017
Councilmember Honda read and presented the Proclamation to Brenda Oliver and the Federal Way
Coalition against Human Trafficking (FWCAT). Ms. Oliver thanked the Mayor and Council for the
proclamation and the outpouring of support from both the Council and the Police Department over the
years. She introduced her team of volunteers from the Coalition.
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. c. Performing Arts & Event Center Fundraising Report
Executive Director Theresa Yvonne introduced Joanne Piquette, President of the Federal Way
Coalition of the Performing Arts who gave a fundraising update on the efforts made for the Performing
Arts and Event Center. Ms. Piquette gave a brief history of the group of individuals working towards a
performing arts center dating back to 1988.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative
Mayor Ferrell spoke regarding the formation of the Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative and
asked Councilmember Honda to share her vision regarding this initiative. She introduced Sharry
Edwards who will be working with her on this initiative. Councilmember Honda shared that there
are two main goals: finding a location to use during cold nights this winter and bringing all service
groups together to eliminate duplicative services and ensure the services can be provided
efficiently and in the most cost - effective manner.
• State of the City Address
Mayor Ferrell encouraged everyone to attend the Federal Way Chambers State of the City event on
Wednesday, February 1 at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. He recently had the pleasure of
attending the State of the Schools with Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell.
• City Council Retreat
Mayor Ferrell noted the Annual Council Retreat will be held Saturday, February 4 at Dumas Bay
Centre at 9:00 a.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast provided. The
meeting will be recorded and later condensed for time to be replayed on FWTV. He noted this is
an important time to work and talk about the vision of the city.
• Report on MLK Jr. Food Drive (ADDED)
Diversity Commission Chair Greg Baruso gave a report on the weekend Food Drive during which
volunteers collected 7,725 pounds of food and $796.31 in cash donations. He thanked the
following stores for their participation: Fred Meyers, Grocery Outlet, Safeway and Wal -Mart. He
also shared that Todd Beamer High School hosted the keynote event on Monday and launched
the Representative Roger Freeman Memorial Award Scholarship. Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr.
Baruso and his team of volunteers.
• GFOA Certificate of Achievement for the CAFR
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to announce Finance Director Ade Ariwoola had received an awarded for
excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Mayor
Ferrell read the letter aloud and thanked Mr. Ariwoola and his team for all their hard work and
dedication.
Mr. Ariwoola thanked Mayor Ferrell for recognizing this important award and introduced his team
who worked on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Betty Taylor reported on the personal hygiene leis she has made for the homeless population. She is
grateful for the donations she has received from supporters amounting to $250 as well as donated
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goods. She hopes to continue this service and is requesting additional donations and /or help with
production.
Suzanne Vargo spoke regarding the preservation of the East Branch Hylebos, specifically in regards
to stormwater, water quality, and developmental impacts. She requests the city treat this property as a
whole when reviewing the stormwater and other environmental impacts of proposed development.
At 8:03 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be taking a brief recess. Council
reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
Julie Cleary proposed working towards and creating a bio- diversity area designation. She outlined the
steps that would need to be taken, shared examples of areas which have already completed the
process, and requested interested individuals contact the Save Weyerhaeuser Group.
Tom Messmer, with Industrial Realty Group (IRG), agreed that it would be a shame to over - develop
the area and clarified the current plan is to develop only 105 acres. He shared what has been learned
over the past nine months from meetings with the city as well as citizen feedback.
Richard Pierson expressed excitement regarding Mr. Weidenfeld's outreach on behalf of the Mayor
and city. He reminded the city of the need to act quickly to ensure that public access is not cut off to
the lake and many trails.
Mark Greene is an apartment resident who feels that the Mayor, Council, and Planning Commission
are attempting to implement Big Brother Rules.
Robin Cook thanked the city, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, and State
Representative Mike Pelliocciotti for giving support to acquire the North Shore portion of the lake as
well as IRG for their continued conversations with her. She emphasized all the good that is planned
for the property and asked that we work together to find the best solution.
TaShawna Nash is a 14 year resident of Federal Way and serves on the board of Save
Weyerhaeuser Campus as the chair of fundraising. She hopes to integrate both the Pacific Bonsai
and Rhododendron Garden into the conservation campaign of the western shore.
Debra Hanson spoke regarding the intent of the concomitant agreement between the city and
Weyerhaeuser. She read a letter from Weyerhaeuser Former - President and CEO Jack Creighton
addressed to Mayor Ferrell and City Council.
Cindy Flanagan represented the Rainier Audubon Society and requested Council pass a resolution
that supports working together with the Save Weyerhaeuser Campus Group in regards to the
conservation of the area.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: January 3, 2017 Regular and Special Meetings; and January 5, 2017 Special
Meeting
b. Term Amendment for Historical Society Lease
c. Copper Wire Theft Protection System Installation
d. Panther Lake Trail Improvement - 30% Design
e. 2017 Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan
f. Olympic View '16 NTS - SW 330th St (21st Ave SW to 26th Ave SW)
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g. 2016 Asphalt Overlay Project - Final Acceptance
h. Groundwater Interceptor Trench in SW 330th at 49th Ave SW - Project Acceptance
i. RESOLUTION: Approving Eagle Manor Final Plat APPROVED RESO #17 -713
RESOLUTION: Acceptance of Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects -
Authorization to Accept Grant Funding APPROVED RESO #17 -714
k. RESOLUTION: Setting Public Hearing to Amend the 2017 -2022 Transportation
Improvement Plan APPROVED RESO #17 -715
I. Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services and
Authorization to Apply for a Grant Related to the LED Street Light Conversion Project
m. Asphalt Overlay - Joint Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the SW
330th Street Gas Main Replacement (6th Ave SW to 1st Ave S) PULLED AND
APPROVED SEPARATELY
Councilmember Honda pulled item (m)/ Asphalt Overlay - Joint Construction Agreement with Puget
Sound Energy for the SW 330th Street Gas Main Replacement (6th Ave SW to 1st Ave S).
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -L;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Item M. Asphalt Overlay - Joint Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the SW 330th
Street Gas Main Replacement (6th Ave SW to 1st Ave 5)
Councilmember Honda asked clarifying questions regarding this item. Deputy Public Works Director
Desiree Winkler spoke to the project, the requirements and restorations.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM (M) 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 Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Establish a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) as required by RCW 36.73.050(1)
Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:39 p.m.
• Staff Report
Ms. Winkler gave an overview of the process to establish a Transportation Benefit District (TBD). Ms.
Winkler noted a TBD is a quasi - municipal corporation and independent taxing district that can raise
revenue for specific transportation projects, usually through vehicle license fees or sales taxes.
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• Citizen Comment
Linda Kochmar provided brief background information from her years on the City Council in
regards to fees including Sound Transit 3 and the gas taxes. She cautioned Council to remember
the impact this will have on citizens.
Cheryl Hurst (no comment sheet filled out) explained that taxes are required to pay for things. She
understands the concern for low- income people but she indicated that there are tax breaks
granted for both low- income and seniors. She additionally clarified that if no new money is
collected, money will have to be taken from elsewhere in the budget.
Julie Cleary expressed doubts regarding the process of developing the TBD and fees that will be
passed on to the citizens. She is in favor of funding for police, but this district is for transportation
projects.
Mathew Jarvis expressed respect for the service provided by the Mayor and Council. He shared
his opinions regarding the finances associated with the Performing Arts and Event Center as well
as parks and the former - Target property which have depleted the budget.
Suzanne Vargo questioned why additional fees are needed, that these needs should have been
addressed during the budget process.
Dana Hollaway, a retired Federal Way resident, voted against ST3 because she could not afford it
and she also cannot afford additional taxes as a result of the TBD.
• Council Discussion
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Winkler for her presentation and asked her various clarification
questions regarding why the city needs to form a TBD; what the funds collected can be used for; and
if the TBD can be dissolved after the identified projects are complete or at a date certain. Ms. Winkler
addressed each question and gave further detailed information.
Councilmembers were concerned with the increase in fees through the passage of ST3 (Sound
Transit) and inquired if there are exemptions or lower rates for seniors on fixed incomes or low
income families. Ms. Winkler clarified setting fees would come at a much later point in time; this first
step is to establish the benefit district.
Councilmembers each noted it is not their desire to raise taxes; however increased services are
needed for a city with the population of nearly 95,000 and will continue to increase in the coming
years. These funds would be used for projects currently funded by the general fund, thereby freeing
up funds for public safety and additional police officer positions. Deputy Mayor noted the discrepancy
in property taxes collected by Federal Way as compared to similar cities in the region. She noted
Auburn brings in approximately $6 million more than Federal Way annually.
The Council would like more information on this process and the parameters prior to setting any fees,
including impacts and possible exemptions for low income and seniors.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT AS REQUIRED BY RCW
36.73.050; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
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Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Honda
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
yes Councilmember Duclos yes
yes
a. Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Support Services Association
(PSSA) 2016 -2018
Acting City Attorney Ryan Call reported the PSSA which represents everyone in the Police
Department not in uniform, has ratified the agreement authorized by Council. The contract will be in
place for three years.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2016 -2018 COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
b. RESOLUTION: Delegating to the Mayor or his Designee the Authority to Legally Bind
the City of Federal Way for the Sole Purpose of Requesting Federal Transportation
Grant Reimbursement APPROVED RESO #17 -716
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler noted this is simply a formality of receiving federal
transportation dollars.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION DELEGATING
AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO LEGALLY BIND THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY FOR THE PURPOSES OF REQUESTING FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION GRANT
REIMBURSEMENT; 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 Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Ratification of Land Use /Transportation Committee Member and Chair
Appointment
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER
BOB CELSKI AS A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE LAND USE /TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
THROUGH THE END OF 2017; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
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d. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO REAPPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO
THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING OCTOBER
31, 2018: JENNY VASQUEZ, JOANN PIQUETTE, ROSE EHL; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
e. Youth Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE
YOUTH COMMISSION: POSITION 8, EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2018 - GAURAVA GOWDA; AND
POSITION 9, EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2018 - OLIVIA CHUNG; 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 Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
f. Diversity Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT TIMOTHEE DETTWEILER TO THE
DIVERSITY COMMISSION AS AN ALTERNATE WITH A TERM 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 Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
g. North Lake Management Advisory Board Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE
NORTH LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WITH APPOINTMENTS
EXPIRING MARCH 15, 2018: LOIS KUTSCHA AND LAURENCE ZIMNISKY; COUNCILMEMBER
DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. Council Bill #7201 Establishing a Transportation Benefit District (TBD)
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the establishment of
a transportation benefit district and adding Chapter 3.26 to the Federal Way Revised
Code.
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Public Works Deputy Director Desiree Winkler noted her presentation on this item was given
during the Public Hearing; however she is available for any additional questions.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Second Reading /Enactment:
b. Council Bill #718 /Adoption of State Mandated Building and Construction
Codes
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the adoption of the
Washington State Building Code and related matters; amending Title 13 FWRC.
(Amending Ordinance Nos. 01 -389, 04 -465, 07 -563, 09 -595, 10 -665, 13 -743, and 15 -793)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
c. Council Bill #719 /Admissions Tax
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the imposition of
an admission tax.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title.
Councilmember Celski asked a few clarifying questions regarding recreational activities and if the
businesses affected have been notified or come forward with concerns.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED; 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 Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson reported on attending the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration events
over the weekend. She was impressed and thanked Executive Assistant to the Council Jeri -Lynn
Clark and all the volunteers who made the events a success.
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Councilmember Celski shared it is good to be back on the Council and to again participate in events
like the MLK Jr. Food Drive on Saturday. He thanked everyone who was involved with the event at
Todd Beamer High School and was impressed with all the hard work.
Councilmember Honda reported that she attended the Chamber of Commerce that hosted an
exceptional speaker and thanked the Diversity Commission for their work this weekend in regards
to the MLK Jr. celebration. She will attend the King County Board of Health meeting this
upcoming week as well as the official Day Center Grand Opening. She also provided information
regarding participation in volunteer citizen commissions.
Councilmember Koppang shared a quote from Martin Luther King Junior that "Injustice anywhere
is injustice everywhere ". He keeps this in mind as he services on Council and believes mindsets
should be challenged; we can change how we think about one another and treat each other.
COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M.;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Celski yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Moore enjoyed sharing his feelings regarding MLK Day at the event co- hosted by
the Diversity Commission. He also thanked Dr. Tammy Campbell and the city for supporting the
Representative Roger Freeman Memorial Award. He ended his remarks speaking about city
transparency, connecting with the public via social media, saving Camp Kilworth, and the new
homelessness initiative.
Councilmember Duclos reported on recently viewing the new movie "Hidden Figures" and the
important piece of history which has not been previously been discussed. She encouraged
everyone to take the opportunity to go see the movie.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge attended the South County Area Transportation Board and received an
update from King County Metro regarding upcoming improvements to bus service. She also
reminded councilmembers to submit suggested topics for the Council Retreat to be held February
4. She expressed appreciation for the work done for official Grand Opening of Day Center as well
as the Reach Out Organizations Centers for men and women.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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Approved by Council: 02 074011
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