Council MIN 06-06-2017 Regular4446, CITY of
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 6, 2017 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:06 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: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute and noted the 73rd Anniversary of D -Day.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Federal Way Knights of Columbus presentation to Police Department
Mr. Don Hall and representatives of the Federal Way Chapter of the Knights of Columbus presented
recognition to Chief Andy Hwang and the Federal Way Police Department for their outstanding
service to the community.
b. "Save Weyerhaeuser Campus" Update
Jennifer Mortensen, Preservation Services Coordinator for the Washington Trust for Historic
Preservation, introduced a brief video regarding the former Weyerhaeuser Campus. She noted the
campus is a very significant place for the region, state, and the United States. The building was a
pioneer of the open concept design, both architecturally and in landscape design. She thanked the
Mayor and Council for their time.
Lori Secrist, spoke on behalf of the Save the Weyerhaeuser Campus. She thanked many people who
have come together to recognize how important it is to maintain and improve, this campus. She
thanked Ms. Mortensen for speaking tonight and also thanked others including Jean Parietti, Debra
Hansen and Mayor Ferrell.
c. Certificates of Appointment — Diversity Commission
Councilmember Koppang read and introduced new and reappointed Diversity Commissioners
Gregory Baruso, Sela Kennedy, Thomas Leonard, and Nichelle Shelley. Mr. Baruso thanked the
Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Council for the appointment and spoke to his passion regarding Diversity in
the community.
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d. Performing Arts & Event Center Update
Deputy Public Works Director and PAEC Project Director EJ Walsh displayed photos of the project
over the last year illustrating the construction timeline. He noted the project remains on time and on
budget and the project also continues to be on track for receiving the LEED Silver Certification for
energy efficiencies.
Performing Arts and Event Center Executive Director Theresa Yvonne was pleased to report the
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on August 19, 2017. The facility will be
open (at no cost) for citizens to come and view and see many local performing groups.
e. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
• Center Plaza Fire Report
Community Development Director Brian Davis updated Council on the fire which occurred in the
downtown area on May 21 in the Center Plaza building. He reported staff have been in contact with
the property owner to discuss the plan to move forward regarding the damaged building. He relayed
the property owner is very proactive and ready to move forward regarding this property.
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson spoke to the assistance and outreach he has done to
contact the affected businesses. The outreach has been difficult as Mr. Johnson noted only one of the
businesses has a website and he has not been able to reach each business. The Mayor and Council
thanked Mr. Johnson and Mr. Davis for the update and commended the Fire Department for their
quick work in putting out the fire before it spread to other businesses.
• Hachinohe Mayor & Delegation Visit; Community Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on the recent visit of the Mayor and delegation from the city's sister city of
Hachinohe, Japan. He encouraged everyone to attend upcoming events in the community including
the Flag Day Celebration at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on June 10 beginning at
9:30 a.m. and the Neighborhood Connection Meeting at Decatur High School on Wednesday, June
14 at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Ferrell also reported on the many very successful community events including : Blue Poppy
Day; Federal Way Coalition Against Human Trafficking - Break the Chains 5K Run/Walk; and Touch -
a -Truck Event were all held on a very busy Saturday, May 20. He also reported on the Law
Enforcement Torch Run, June 2; and events on Saturday, June 3 which included: Federal Way Relay
for Life; 54th Annual Marine Hills Swim & Tennis Club Parade; Hooked on Fishing Derby at Steel Lake
Park; and the Multi- Service Center Crab Feed & Auction.
• Human Services Update
Human Services Manager Jeff Watson updated Council on the ongoing Interlocal Cooperation
Agreements (ICA) between the City and King County which is set to automatically renew. The two
Interlocal Cooperation Agreements (ICA) cover the city's participation in the HOME Consortium and
deal specifically with the distribution and administration of funds from the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HOME Funds) and document recording fees (RAHP). The agreements give
the City access to the County's HOME and RAHP funds, as well as provide representation on the
Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC).
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Mr. Watson noted at this time, neither the County nor any of the participating cities have requested
changes to the agreements. Without objections, the ICA's will automatically renew for 2018 -2020.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Watson for his update and asked clarifying questions.
• Report on Regional Meetings
Mayor Ferrell reported on his attendance at various regional meeting including SCA Board Meeting on
May 17; SCORE Meeting on May 31; Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly Meeting on
May 31; and Valley Communications Board Meeting on June 2.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
John Edmunds, long time resident of Federal Way noted frustration over property crime in his
neighborhood and the city. He supports the Police Department and would like to see more officers
assigned to work on property crime.
Tony Pagliocco, spoke in concern over the homeless issue in the city. He would like to be a part of the
solution, and wants a city he can feel safe in and families can be comfortable.
Julien Loh, Puget Sound Energy, Government Affairs and Policy Manager updated Council on the
green power programs Puget Sound Energy is now offering. He explained the difference between the
green direct program and solar choice options.
Roger Flygare, thanked the veterans fort their service in commemoration of D -Day. He spoke
regarding the Weyerhaeuser campus, and feels the community needs to light the fire when issues are
important to us. He also feels the Hylebos waterway should be protected and maintains its health.
Mark Greene is concerned with low to moderately paid workers and lack of housing options which are
forcing increased homelessness. He feels rents and mortgages have been unfairly driven up.
Jerry Graham, positive direction thanks the Mayor and Council for the positive direction; he would like
to see the city staff work with IRG to utilize the campus for a corporate office building and not
warehouses with increasing traffic.
Betty Taylor is concerned with construction areas and difficulty determining the correct lane due to
construction debris. She would like to see the roadways striped for safety.
Public Work Director Marwan Sailoum noted the contractor is currently restriping the roadway.
The procedure has been delayed due to the amount of poor weather we have received.
Ken Light, has been told by other jurisdictions that theft is not a crime, it is an insurance matter. He
feels the building permits and fees are too expensive for general contractors who are building houses;
and these fees are affecting the cost of housing in Washington.
Larry Moe, apologized to the Mayor and Council for incorrectly stating a "safe heroin injection" site
was slated for Federal Way. He also supports the "Save Weyerhaeuser Campus" group and is a
proud environmentalist.
Mayor Ferrell added context to Mr. Moe's comments regarding the injection sites. Councilmember
Honda also noted she currently sits on the on King County Board of Health where two areas have
been discussed, including one in King County and one in South King County, although no specific
locations have been determined, and no funding source has been identified.
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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: May 16, 2017 Regular and Special Meetings
b. Monthly Financial Report — April 2017
c. Vouchers — April 2017
d. Zayo Conduit Space Lease Agreement Amendment
e. Tourism Enhancement Grant Cycle 2 2017
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS
PAEC Executive Director Theresa Yvonne presented a combined overview on Council Business
Items a, b, and c. for the Performing Arts & Events Center. Ms. Yvonne noted these items will come
out of the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF &E) account which will be utilized after the
contingency is released. Ms. Yvonne answered various clarifying questions and she confirmed the
project is on track and on budget. These items are within the scope of the FF &E and were anticipated.
a. Authorize Purchase of Stage Draperies for the Performing Arts and Event Center
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO AWARD THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT
CENTER DRAPERIES CONTRACT TO ROSE BRAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,098.94 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. Authorize Purchase of Audio Video and Communications Equipment for the Performing
Arts and Event Center
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO AWARD THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT
CENTER AUDIO AND VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT CONTRACT TO MORGAN
SOUND, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,516.47 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
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Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes
Councilmember Celski yes
Councilmember Honda yes
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
yes
yes
c. Authorize Purchase of Production Lighting Equipment for the Performing Arts and Event
Center
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO AWARD THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT
CENTER PRODUCTION LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CONTRACT TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST
THEATRE ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,215.43 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
d. Proposed Settlement of Juventina Martinez Claim
City Attorney Ryan Call briefly updated Council on this claim which was filed by Ms. Martinez after
being involved in a motor vehicle collision with an on -duty motorcycle officer on July 2, 2015.
DEPUTY MAYOR BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE MARTINEZ
CLAIM AS PROPOSED; COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI 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
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #725 Zayo Franchise Ordinance Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE GRANTED TO ZAYO GROUP, LLC, TO OCCUPY RIGHTS -OF-
WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE
AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLING FIBER OPTIC NETWORK WITHIN AND
THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 13 -738 AND NO. 14-
773)
Information Technology Manager Thomas Fichtner briefed Council on the proposed amendment
regarding an ordinance passed in 2013 which granted a nonexclusive franchise to Zayo Group LLC.
The purpose of the amendment is to allow Zayo to request a variance per FWRC in order to facilitate
installation of aerial facilities within the City.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
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COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JUNE 20, 2017 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI 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
Second Reading
b. Council Bill #724 /Amendment and Adoption of NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed
Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems Current Addition
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON RELATING TO
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT AND PASSENGER RAIL
SYSTEMS AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 13.31 FWRC.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER CELSKI MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos attended and spoke at the Relay for Life event and hopes attendance will
increase at future events. She reported that she has been working with the State Legislators in
regards to the increased car tab. Council candidate debates are scheduled for July 20 at the Twin
Lake Golf and Country Club. She congratulated the Todd Beamer High School soccer team for
winning the 4A State Title.
Councilmember Moore worked with Ms. Sharry Edwards and State Representatives in regards to a
Federal Way student who faced deportation; he shared concerns in regards to how this was handled.
He reported the Christian Faith Center has agreed to host the Community Caregivers dinners.
Councilmember Koppang shared examples of individuals within the community working to be
connected including the Advancing Leadership Class of 2017 working with Federal Way Community
Connections (previously CityVision) and the Youth Action Team working to help youth remain
connected and understood.
Councilmember Honda was pleased to greet the Japanese High School delegation along with Deputy
Mayor Burbidge. She reported the Homeless Mothers and Children's initiative is moving forward and
progressing. She announced a Flag Day celebration will take place at the King County Weyerhaeuser
Aquatic Center and the 61st Annual Salmon Bake for the Kiwanis Club is scheduled for July 28.
Councilmember Celski congratulated the Todd Beamer High School boys soccer team for their 4A
State Championship. He also reported that additional students competed and won at the state level
for track and field. He attended the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club community event and
encouraged parental involvement and children's participation in sports. He will attend the Flag Day
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celebration.
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson shared that she is proud to be part of this community. She reported
numbers and provided her thoughts on the Count Us In results. She appreciates Sharry Edwards and
Councilmember Honda for their work on the Mothers and Children's Initiative. She asked for
community support and compassion for the homeless individuals.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge attended the Realtors 23rd Annual Housing Issues Briefing in Bellevue with
other councilmembers. She appreciated the examples, suggestions and ideas shared by the panel.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:19 p.m.
Attest:
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