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Council MIN 02-21-2017 Regular441‘ CITY OF ,� Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall February 21, 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. Presentation of Funds from Oktoberfest — Kiwanis Club Councilmember Honda noted the members of the Kiwanis Club were unable to attend tonight's meeting. COUNCILMEMBER HONDA MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO POSTPONE ITEM 3(A) "PRESENTATION OF FUNDS FROM OKTOBERFEST" TO THE MARCH 7, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS. 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 Certificates of Appointment: • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented Certificates of Appointment to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members Joann Piquette, Rose Ehl, and Jenny Vasquez. Committee Members in attendance thanked the Mayor and Council for their appointments. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page l of 7 February 21, 2017 • Planning Commission Councilmember Celski read and presented Certificates of Appointment to Planning Commissioners Timothy O'Neil, Diana Noble - Gulliford, Dale Couture, and Dawn Mead McCausland. Commissioners in attendance thanked the Mayor and Council for their appointments. • Ethics Board Deputy Mayor Burbidge read and presented Certificates of Appointment to Ethic Board Members Saudia Abdullah and Kathryn Hancock. • Parks & Recreation Commission Councilmember Koppang read and presented Certificates of Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commissioners Steven Payne, David Musick, and Roger Flygare. Commissioners thanked the Mayor and Council for the appointment. c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Update on Capital Improvement Plan Project #14 -1: Weyerhaeuser & 336th In response to a citizen comment at the last regular Council Meeting, City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez reviewed Project #14 -1 on the City's Capital Improvement Plan. He noted Project #14 -01: Weyerhaeuser Way S: S 336th Street — 33rd Place S: Widen to 5 lanes was identified in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update. He noted the directional design hourly volume falls within the 825- 1250 range which qualifies as 5 motorized traffic lanes (2 lanes in each direction and a two -way left -turn lane). He noted in 2000, due to development by Quadrant (a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser), Weyerhaeuser Way S was widened to 4 -5 lanes between SR18 and Corporate Headquarters Driveway. In 2003, the city and Weyerhaeuser co- funded the roundabout at 336th. Mr. Perez noted there is no current capacity or safety concern, however if a need were created by a development, that development would be required to construct the project. Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Perez for his presentation. Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report on the Bridging a Gap (BAG) Program where donations are collected to create and distribute backpacks of food to students on the free and reduced lunch program for weekends and extended holidays. The recent Kiwanis fundraiser, hosted by local celebrity John Curley, raised $45,000 which exceeded the goal of $30,000 for the program. He reported on his attendance at various regional meetings including the SCORE Executive Board meeting tomorrow morning, ribbon cutting events in the community and King County Councilmember Pete von Reischauer's Good Eggs breakfast. Mayor Ferrell also reported on welcoming a delegation of high school students from Korea recently; they toured City Hall and Council Chambers. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Bob Woolley recalled his first appearance before City Council over a year ago and reported that there has been progress made with the Lake Jeane issue. He encouraged the Boy Scouts to stay on task stating they will accomplish good things. Mayor Ferrell noted Senior Policy Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld will present a report and there Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 February, 21, 2017 will be a special Study Session for City Council to discuss Lake Jeane. Brain Cleary clarified comments made by Mr. Messmer at the February 7 City Council meeting regarding community members and comments made that trucks will not be allowed on certain roads. Susie Q Aschenbrenner resident of Mitchell Place Apartments reported issues in regards to a homeless camp and the need for both a fence and the camp removal Dick Simmons lives in Dumas Bay and wanted to express his support of the Save Weyerhaeuser Campus group. Lori Sechrist reported that the King County Transportation Economy and Environment Committee unanimously approved to forward a motion to King County Council. This motion is to prioritize the use of Conservation Future Tax Levy Funds for the acquisition of property on the Weyerhaeuser Campus. She asked that City Council pass a motion to authorize the application for the KC Conservation Future Funds (Item 5h). Dan Sechrist provided facts regarding regional traffic and questioned the impact of added warehouses. He asked Council to not be a part of the problem, but instead the solution. Darron Nash stood in support of his wife TaShawna and the others in support of the property. He shared his gratitude for the Mayor, Council, and the "Save Weyerhaeuser Group" for their work and requested they continue to work together. Gretchen Blanchard suggested that the University of Washington satellite campus be located on the Weyerhaeuser Campus. Richard Pierson spoke in support of Agenda Item 5h; Authorization to Apply for 2018 King County Conservation Futures Funds. Cindy Flanagan, with the Rainier Audubon Society, has been working with the "Save Weyerhaeuser Campus" for the past five months and shared that the conservation of this property will make Federal Way more of a destination. She supports the "yes" vote on Agenda Item 5h. Tom Messmer declined commenting. Jean Parietti thanked the Surface Water Management staff for allowing the "Save Weyerhaeuser Group" to provide input for the futures grant. She also shared information for the group's online presence and social media accounts. 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: February 7, 2017 Regular and Special Meetings b. Agreement with Public Health Seattle /King County to Provide Distracted Driving Enforcement Funding c. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Agreement for Shelter and Related Services d. Henderson Partners, LLC — Retainage Release Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 February 21, 2017 e. Arts Commission 2017 Work Plan f. RESOLUTION: 2017 Fee Schedule Amendment /APPROVED RESOLUTION #17 -717 g. ILA with School District for Waterworks Grant Funded Curriculum Development h. Authorization to Apply for FY 2018 King County Conservation Futures Funds Marine Hills Stormwater Conveyance System Repair Phase 11 - Bid Award j. S. 356th Street (Pacific Highway South to Enchanted Parkway) Improvement Project Bid Award k. Revised Transportation CIP Prioritization Criteria DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA A -K AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG. 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. 2017 -2022 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) At 8:02 pm Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing and asked City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez to give a report. City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez briefed Council on the background and reason for the amendment to the TIP. He noted the city was awarded two grants for projects not currently included in the plan and in effort to expedite the projects, staff is recommending the proposed amendment and minor housekeeping items in lieu of waiting until the annual TIP adoption in July. Mr. Perez highlighted the following proposed changes to the TIP: Completed project/deleted projects (no expenditures after 2015): • S 288th St Preservation: Military Road S — 1 -5 • S 324th St Preservation: SR 99 — S 322nd Street Deleted Project (contingent on grant award): • 26th Ave SW: SW 327th St — SW 330th St Modified Project (additional grant funds awarded): • Citywide Adaptive Traffic Control System New Project: • Military Road S @ S 298th St Compact Roundabout No citizen comments were given. Councilmember Celski thanked Mr. Perez for his presentation and inquired if the process for street overlay after utility work has been done could be discussed at a future meeting. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes' Page 4 of 7 February 21, 2017 COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2017 -2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA- DAWSON. 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 • RESOLUTION: Adoption of Amended 2017 -2022 Transportation Improvement Plan /APPROVED RESOLUTION #17 -718 COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED 2017 -2022 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN 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 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. City Branding — Preferred Options (postponed from February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting) Senior Advisor Steve McNey briefly spoke on the process and introduced Consultant Rusty George of Rusty George Creative who presented information to Council. Mr. George reviewed the steps taken and the process his team has worked through including internal discussions with City Council and staff; community survey, community interviews, and social media outreach and feedback. The designs are based on the idea of "movement to the center ". This theme incorporates ideas shared from Federal Way citizens, out of state businesses, and where the city is regionally and geographically. Council discussed the designs presented, and inquired as to the plan moving forward and cost estimates for implantation and for a marketing plan. Council also inquired as to the possibility of a refreshed version of the current logo, however staying within the budget is also a priority. The remaining budget for this initiative is of some concern as the design has not been selected. Additional changes and modifications with cost additional time and money. DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH RUSTY GEORGE CREATIVE TO BRING BACK THREE OPTIONS ACCORDING TO THE PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED QUALITIES AND PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES AND ANTICIPATION OF SHARING THE OPTIONS WITH MEDIA (SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE); 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 February 21, 2017 b. Diversity Commission Appointment COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPOINT ALTERNATE DIVERSITY COMMISSIONER TIMOTHEE DETTWEILER TO FILL THE VACANT VOTING POSITION WITH A TERM EXPIRING MAY 31, 2018; 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 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Assefa- Dawson acknowledged earlier this evening there was a Special Study Session on revenue options; she encouraged citizens to watch it and become engaged and give input. Councilmember Celski stated he was glad to see so many supporters at the Multi Service Center event. He thanked Robin Corak and her staff for the amazing services they provide and for all those that support the Multi- Service Center, which is such a critical service in our community. The next Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting will be March 6th Councilmember Honda watched on the government channel TV23 the King County Council Meeting and watched testimony from many of the Save Weyerhaeuser members. She thanked them for their dedication and commitment to this property and thanked the King County Council for their support. She also reported on play she recently saw regarding Japanese internment camps, and how that has affected her family Councilmember Koppang reported on his attendance the recent community events and fundraisers including the Multi- Service Center Auction, and the Kiwanis Dinner. He noted he recently attended new citizens being sworn in at the Library and reflected on his own families past; he has great appreciation for our country. Councilmember Moore stated he is grateful to his colleagues who comment and discuss issues happening in the nation, and sharing their powerful stories. He looks forward to making Federal Way a better city through strong partnership with the Mayor and Council. He reported on recently meeting with the Boy Scouts and his desire to work on the ongoing homelessness issue. Councilmember Duclos reflected on her love of this country as instilled in her by her beloved grandfather who emigrated from Italy. She believes this country should be and always has been welcoming to everyone wanting to come here. Deputy Mayor Burbidge appreciates the inspiring words from colleagues. She noted the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee annual retreat will be the second Wednesday in March (March 8Th). She also reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the South County Area Transportation Board where they discussed the Gateway project; legislative agenda and airport expansion. She also attended the Kiwanis fundraiser and she noted the adjusted amount raised has now been reported at $52,000 for the BAG program. 9. ADJOURNMENT Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 February 21, 2017 There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:18 p.m. Attest: ie Courtney City Clerk Approved by Council: 03.07 -2or7 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 February 21, 2017