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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. Federal Warn City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 9 Januaw 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 9 Januarn 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 9 January 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 9 January 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 9 January 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 9 January 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 9 January 2, 2018 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. Federal Way Cite Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 9 January 2, 2018 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 9 of 9 January 2, 2018