2018-01-02 Council MIN - RegularFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 2, 2018 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson,
Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, 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.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Oaths of Office
Honorable Judge LeRoy McCullough congratulated and administered the Oaths of Office to the
following elected officials:
• Mayor Jim Ferrell
• Councilmember Jesse Johnson (Council Position No. 2)
• Councilmember Hoang Tran (Council Position No. 4)
• Councilmember Martin Moore (Council Position No. 6)
Honorable Judge Rebecca Robertson administered the Oath of Office to Judge Dave Larson; and
Honorable Judge Larson administered the Oath of Office to Judge Robertson.
b. Election of Deputy Mayor & Oath of Office
Mayor Ferrell read into the record the procedures per the Council Rules of Procedure Section 18 to
be followed for the election of the Deputy Mayor for 2018-2019, and opened the floor to nominations.
Councilmember Duclos nominated Councilmember Susan Honda.
Councilmember Moore nominated Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson.
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Mayor Ferrell called for any further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Mayor Ferrell called for discussion; hearing no discussion he asked for a motion to close nominations.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Tran
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Koppang
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Ferrell announced with two nominations, the City Clerk will take a roll call vote and tally the
results.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Tran
Councilmember Koppang
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
Lydia Assefa-Dawson
Susan Honda
Susan Honda
Susan Honda
Lydia Assefa-Dawson
Lydia Assefa-Dawson
Susan Honda
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney announced Councilmember Honda received 4 votes; Councilmember
Assefa-Dawson received 3 votes.
At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would take a brief recess to honor those newly
elected. Mayor Ferrell resumed the Council meeting at 7:55 p.m.
c. Proclamation: National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the proclamation to Brenda Oliver and the Federal Way
Coalition of Against Human Trafficking (FWCAT) representatives. Ms. Oliver thanked Deputy Mayor
Honda and the City Council for continuing to recognize and bring awareness to the issue of human
trafficking in our community. She invited everyone to attend the annual forum which will focus on the
business community's role in helping report and prevent trafficking. The forum is scheduled for
January 10 in Council Chambers.
d. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month/January 2018
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson read and presented the proclamation to Executive Director Tracy
Oster and Program Manager Jennifer Youngblood of Communities in Schools. Ms. Oster thanked the
Mayor and Council for their ongoing support of mentoring. She noted the success of the program and
the continued need for mentors.
e. Certificates of Appointment: Youth Commission
Councilmember Koppang read and presented certificates of appointment to Youth Commissioners
recently appointed. Youth Commissioner Korina Mameril thanked the Mayor and Council for this
opportunity to work for the city and make the city a better place.
f. Certificates of Appointment: Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee
Councilmember Koppang read and presented certificates of appointment to Steel Lake Management
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District Advisory Committee members who were recently appointed. Commissioner Reyhner thanked
the City Council and staff who support keeping the lake healthy.
Mayor Ferrell recognized former Mayor and Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge; Washington
State Representative Mike Pellicciotti; Washington State Representative Kristine Reeves;
and former State Representative Linda Kochmar all in attendance this evening.
g. Mayor's Emerging Issues
• IRG- Building Permit Application Review Process
Community Development Director Brian Davis presented a brief overview of the IRG Properties and
the Process IV in relation to the Greeline Business Park Use Process Application. He noted the
applicant has requested the application for three buildings totaling 1.1 million square feet; 42 feet tall
be reviewed under Process IV. He answered five of the most common questions regarding this
process and clarified an inaccurate diagram which was modified in 2015. The City Council modified
the process in 2015 to send decisions to the Hearing Examiner (a neutral third party) to allow citizens
to speak more freely with elected officials on these matters.
• Mayor's Key to the City to the Honorable Jeanne Burbidge — January 16
Mayor Ferrell noted at the next meeting he will be honoring Jeanne Burbidge with the Mayor's Key to
the City. He encouraged everyone to attend the meeting and honor her for her service.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Event
Community Services Manager Jeff Watson reported on the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Food
Drive and Celebration. He encouraged citizens to participate in the food drives at local Fred Meyers;
Grocery Outlet and Wal-Mart locations on Saturday, January 13. He also noted the MLK Jr. Event will
be held at the new Performing Arts and Event Center on Monday, January 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. and will include speeches from Mayor Ferrell, Superintendent Dr. Tammy Campbell, and
Councilmember Jesse Johnson. This event is supported by the Diversity Commission.
• Cold Weather Sheltering at the Federal Way Community Center
Parks Director John Hutton reminded Council and citizens of the cold weather sheltering available at
the Federal Way Community Center. The public spaces of the center are open to the community who
are in need of shelter from the outside conditions during business hours. A severe weather event with
an accompanying emergency, such as a fire or power outage, would active the Red Cross housing an
overnight shelter at the center.
Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Hutton and noted the Homeless Mothers and Children Initiative has made
significant progress with the New Hope Church. Senior Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld spoke briefly
regarding recent developments of funding a short term shelter for homeless families at the church
under the direction of Pastor Rick Miller.
Councilmember Moore thanked Mr. Weidenfeld for the update and acknowledged Sharry Edwards for
her work on this issue.
• Acknowledgement of Public Works Crews during recent inclement weather
Mayor Ferrell thanked the Public Works Director Marwan Salloum and his crews who worked over the
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holiday to keep the roads clear and safe during the recent snow event; he thanked the crews for
keeping our citizens safe. Mr. Salloum reviewed the city response and hard work of the crews who
worked 12 -hour shifts over the holiday to maintain and keep the roads clear working December 24
through December 26.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Salloum and his team for the wonderful job. Mr. Salloum noted the
snow and ice crew also includes members of the Parks Department; he extended recognition to those
employees as well as the Public Works staff.
• Upcoming Events:
Mayor Ferrell noted the following upcoming events in the community: Legislative Breakfast on
Thursday, January 4 at Federal Way Community Center at 8:00 a.m.; the State of the City Address on
January 22 at the Performing Arts & Event Center at 4:00 p.m.; and the City Council Annual Retreat
on Saturday, February 3 at Dumas Bay Centre at 8:30 a.m.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Nick Wilson congratulated Jesse Johnson and thanked the city for sidewalk improvements throughout
the city.
Lori Sechrist spoke on behalf of "Save Weyerhaeuser Campus" noting the accuracy in their reporting
by only using documented and verifiable information.
Cindy Flanagan spoke on behalf of the Rainier Audubon Society. She reviewed the work which has
been made towards preservation of the 54 acres of shoreline on the former Weyerhaeuser property.
Dana Hollaway thanked the leaders and acknowledged the importance of citizens having their voices
heard.
Rick Beard shared the vision he and his family for their property and the City of Federal Way. He feels
the rezone will benefit the community and committed to doing all development properly and
professionally.
Sandra Kramer spoke in support of the comprehensive plan amendments. She feels there is a lack of
affordable housing in King County and this request would increase the density in the area.
Roger von Doenhoff spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning; he thanked the council and staff for
honoring the process.
Edmund Witter spoke regarding implementing a rental inspection ordinance in the city. He noted a
rental inspection ordinance would require landlords to address issues in a timely manner.
Mayor asked City Attorney Ryan Call to look into this request and follow up at the next
meeting. In response to the question asked by Council regarding other cities in King County
with such an ordinance, Mr. Witter noted Seattle has a similar ordinance.
Kyonq Barry spoke in support of a rental inspection ordinance to allow an avenue for renters to
receive support.
Pam Otteson spoke regarding the rezone requests which are recommended to be denied. She noted
the homeowners applied as individuals due to the fact they were unaware they could apply as a
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group; they are unified in their request.
Linda Kochmar spoke in concern over the growing homeless population; she would like to see the
more done to address the long term issue. She also suggested the city work to market the
Weyerhaeuser building to large companies in neighboring cities with incentives such as no B&O tax;
she suggested the city talk to the legislators regarding the landlord and tenant issues which have
been discussed this evening
Greg Amann represents and spoke in favor of zoning requests 4 through 9 which are contiguous
properties seeking rezoning to RS5.
Mia Franklin Federal Way resident and member of Washington CAN asked Council to pass a rental
inspection ordinance which would require landlords to address issues in a timely manner.
Larry Neether resident since 1968 is asked to be treated fairly in his request for rezone. He would like
the Council to approve his request to rezone his property to R5 zoning.
TyQuencia Bennett Washington CAN member and Federal Way resident asked the Council to pass a
rental inspection ordinance.
Tom Messmer, clarified on behalf of IRG, that the company is not marketing to warehouses. He noted
he would prefer office space; however the market is currently flooded with vacant office space. He
also updated Council on talks with the Aerospace Industry.
Allison Taylor thanked City Council and Mayor Ferrell and acknowledged that they also work long
hours on behalf of the citizens.
Suzanne Vargo spoke against the rezone requests in her area. She feels the rezone requests are
driven by money and expects the process to be followed to the letter of the law.
Betty Taylor spoke in concern over rental rates in Federal Way. She would like to see a cap put on
rental increases, such as Seattle and Renton have done.
Edith Neether was offended by a previous speaker who spoke and said rezone requests such as
hers were only concerned with money and not the environment.
Letter read by City Clerk from Susan Petersen requesting financial support for a study regarding
acute respiratory distress syndromes and environmental toxins on lung function as well as the part
toxins play in the development of cancers.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO EXTEND THE
MEETING PAST 10:00 p.m.; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: December 5, 2017 Regular and Special Meetings
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b. 2017 Asphalt Overlay Project - Final Acceptance
c. Acceptance of the FY 2018 King County CFT Funds
d. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects - Authorization to Accept
Grant Funding
e. Resolution: Setting a Public Hearing for the Amendment of the 2018-23 Transportation
Improvement Plan to January 16, 2018- APPROVED RESOLUTION #18-731
f. Retaining Vehicles and Equipment that were planned for Surplus
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: Denying Six Site -Specific Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map, and Zoning Map
Principal Planner Margaret Clark gave a brief report on the proposed Resolution denying six site-
specific requests. Nine total citizen -initiated requests were received and considered.
Site -Specific Requests #4-9:
All of the parcels are designated Single Family Medium Density Residential (RS 35.0)
Requests: #4: Johnson — Single Family High Density Residential (RS 7.2)
#5: Neether — Single Family High Density Residential (RS 5.0)
#6: Otteson - Single Family High Density Residential (RS 7.2)
#7: Beard - Single Family High Density Residential (RS 7.2)
#8: Ellingson - Single Family High Density Residential (RS 5.0)
#9: Dararak - Single Family High Density Residential (RS 7.2)
Ms. Clark reviewed multiple reasons these requests have been recommended for denial under this
process. Included in the reasoning is approval of these these six requests would result in a
checkerboard pattern of development of higher and lower density; and create a conflict between
existing lower density residential uses and newly allowed higher density residential uses.
She stated the requests would likely be recommended for approval in the future, if all parcels were to
apply in the future or if the city was to initiate a legislative rezone for all properties in this area.
Councilmembers thanked Ms. Clark for her presentation and asked questions of her and Community
Development Director Brian Davis. Council discussed the timelines and process of legislatively re-
zoning the area. Staff noted the process for a legislative rezone would be done separate from this
process; of which the deadline has already passed for this year.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO TABLE THIS ITEM AND SEND BACK TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW OF A POSSIBLE ORDINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND.
Staff asked for additional clarification to which Councilmembers concurred the intent is to send
this item back to the Planning Commission for consideration of a more comprehensive view of the
area, and the the option of using legislative authority to rezone the area (outside the site specific
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application process).
Main Motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
b. 2018 Planning Commission Work Program
Planning Manager Doc Hansen gave a presentation on the 2018 Planning Commission Work
Program. He reviewed the status of previous years' work programs, gave an overview of potential
Comprehensive Plan amendments and potential new code amendments for 2018.
Items from the previous work program which are in process (or not yet started) include:
• Amend the sign code
• Amend the subdivision code to address open space requirements
• Amendments related to multi -family
• Amend regulations to address development regulations and design
guidelines in the City -Center (core and frame)
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Hansen for the presentation and asked clarifying questions including
public notice and receiving public input on these items.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION
WORK PROGRAM AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The
motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #732 Ordinance: 2017 Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive
Plan, Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
MAP, AND ZONING MAP; AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP; AND APPROVING SITE SPECIFIC
REQUEST NO. 1 — PUGET CENTER PROPERTY, SITE SPECIFIC REQUEST NO. 2 — CAMPBELL,
AND SITE SPECIFIC REQUEST NO. 3 — DEMATTEIS/GABRIELSON PROPERTY. (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 95-248, 96-270, 98-330, 00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462,
05-490, 05-491, 05-492, 07-558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736, 13-745, 15-796, AND 15-798)
Principal Planner Margaret Clark presented the draft ordinance which includes three citizen -initiated
requests that have been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, staff and the
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Mayor. These requests are as follows:
#1: Puget Center — 4.03 acres located north of S 312th St & east of 1st Ave S
Currently zoned: Neighborhood Business (BN)
Requested: Single Family High Density (RS 7.2)
#2: Campbell — 5.0 acres located west of 8th Ave between S 373rd St & S 376th St
Currently zoned: Single Family Low Density (SE)
Requested: Single Family Medium Density (RS 35.0)
#3: Dematteis/Gabrielson — 2.3 acres located south of S 320th St & west of 21St Ave SW
Currently zoned: Professional Office
Requested: Single Family High Density Residential (RS 5.0)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO THE JANUARY 16
COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBERASSEFA-
DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson welcomed the new members to the council and expressed her
excitement towards what 2018 will bring.
Councilmember Johnson thanked fellow councilmembers, the Mayor and staff and looks forward to
working to incorporate all community voices. He extended an invitation for the Martin Luther King Jr.
Event being held on Monday, January 15 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.
Councilmember Tran thanked everyone and is honored to serve the city and citizens. He shared that
city staff is the most valuable resource and he will support them.
Councilmember Koppang welcomed new councilmembers and congratulated both Mayor Ferrell and
Councilmember Moore on their re-election. He also congratulated Deputy Mayor Honda and looks
forward to working cohesively as a group and having productive conversations.
Councilmember Moore expressed his concerns regarding the election of Deputy Mayor Honda,
indicating that he will put his differences aside and will work with her.
Councilmember Duclos congratulated Deputy Mayor Honda and spoke to the strengths and
dedication she will bring to the position.
Deputy Mayor Honda was pleased to announce the opening of temporary shelter for homeless
families at New Hope Church with Pastor Miller. They have served the community for years and this is
an extension of their ongoing service. She shared that 2018 is looking to be a busy and exciting year
and that she is looking forward to working with Council, the Mayor, and staff.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) not needed/canceled.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:42
p.m.
Attest:
St ie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: D/ -/(v 201
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