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2018-07-17 Council Minutes - Regular Nhi, CITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall July 17, 2018 — 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 Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson,Councilmember Jesse Johnson,Councilmember Hoang Tran,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. Special Olympics USA Recap and Recognition Mayor Ferrell extended his gratitude to everyone involved in the 2018 Special Olympics Games and the sheer pride they brought to the city. Parks Director John Hutton introduced Special Olympics Coordinator Sharon Boyle. Ms. Boyle was pleased to announce the Federal Way Soccer Team won a gold medal;the Unified Flag Football team placed second receiving a silver medal; and the new addition of Gaming this year also brought a Federal Way Athlete a Gold Medal. She introduced all the athletes and thanked everyone who helped make the 2018 Games a reality for the thousands of athletes and their families. b. Washington Trust for Historic Preservation —Camp Kilworth Suzanne Vargo spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Historical Society introducing Jennifer Mortenson representing Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. Ms. Mortenson showed a brief video regarding Camp Kilworth and the property's historical importance. She also noted Federal Way has made their list two years in a row(previously for the former Weyerhaeuser Campus). Washington Trust works to partner with anyone interested in working to keep this space open and historic asset in Federal Way. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Mortenson for the recognition and the presentation. Deputy Mayor Honda asked for clarification from both Ms. Mortenson and staff on the status of conversations with the owners of the property and the estimated value of the property. Community Development Director Brian Davis noted staff has received zoning inquires. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8 July 17, 2018 Mayor Ferrell noted his office will send a letter to formally request a meeting to discuss their future plans with the property. c. Certificate of Appointment— Diversity Commission d. Certificate of Appointment— Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Johnson read and presented certificates of appointment to Diversity Commissioner Mahjabin Quershi and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bobby Jennings. e. Certificate of Appointment— North Lake Management District Advisory Committee Councilmember Koppang read and presented a certificate of appointment to North Lake Management Advisory Committee member Darron Nash. f. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Red, White and Blues—July 4th Celebration Recap Parks Director John Hutton reported on another successful Red White and Blues Festival with over 20,000 people in attendance. He thanked his staff for the phenomenal efforts made this year between this huge festival and the Special Olympics games held in the same location. He also reported on the Summer Concert Series which are beginning soon. Council thanked Mr. Hutton and his hard working staff for going above and beyond this year. • Fireworks Report—Calls for Service Deputy Police Chief Steve Neal reported back to Council on the outreach prior to the Fourth of July and the Calls for Service leading up to and the day of the holiday. Outreach included social media, code red messages and reader boards. He gave historical data compared to the current year for context. Councilmembers thanked Deputy Chief for his update and stated concerns over hearing fireworks in their neighborhoods which continued late into the night. • National Night Out Chief Andy Hwang was pleased to present information on National Night Out to be held August 7. The Police Department takes an active role in these gatherings and citizens who would like an officer to attend their neighborhood gathering can sign up on the Police Department website or contact Lindsey Sperry directly. • August Council Meeting Schedule Mayor Ferrell reminded everyone due to National Night Out on August 7 the first Council meeting of the month has been rescheduled to August 14. The second meeting has been canceled for summer vacations, as has been done historically. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 8 July 17, 2018 g. Council Committee Reports • Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) Committee Chair Duclos reported the Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee recently held a Special Meeting on July 9 focused on revenue options. This was the first of four Special Meetings set up for this purpose. She distributed a list of ideas generated at the meeting. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Committee Chair Moore reported on the recent hosting of the Special Olympics at Celebration Park, and the new way-finding signs that have been installed throughout the city which will assist visitors in finding the new Performing Arts & Event Center and other points of interest. • Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Committee Chair Koppang reported on the last meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee where they heard a presentation which will be given tonight regarding roads and overlay. He also noted the Committee discussed the self-storage ordinance also on tonight's agenda and what the next 20 years will look like. The next meeting will be August 6 in Council Chambers. • Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Committee Chair Johnson reported on the last meeting held on July 10. He thanked Mr.Weidenfeld for his report on the Homeless Task Force which now has defined sub-groups. The next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services Public Safety Committee will be August 14 at 5:00 p.m. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Mary Ehlis thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing the tonight's recognition of Camp Kilworth by the Washington Trust for Historical Land Preservation;she feels the property meets the criteria of open space. Steven Smith encouraged everyone to purchase tickets to the 62nd Annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. TaShawna Nash spoke regarding her and her family's choice to live in this community and work with a team of her neighbors to make this community a better place. She is concerned over increased traffic and its impact to her home and her children's bus routes. Rich Shockly spoke regarding the successes of the Small Business Development Center which receives funding from the city to use at matching funds for federal dollars. Jacqueline Garcia distributed information to Council regarding the success microbusiness specialist for the Start Zone Program serving the Hispanic community. She advocated and shared information regarding the program. Lawson Bronson, Planning Commissioner, spoke regarding new guidelines reviewed by the Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 8 July 17, 2018 Planning Commission. He asked Council to not imposeose the proposed changes and guideline which he feels are for aesthetic purposes. Dana Holloway spoke regarding the Council Study Session held earlier this evening on the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan.She is concerned with increased airport traffic and environmental toxic impacts to people, plants and animals. Lori Sechrist thanked the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmember Koppang for attending the recent walk on Earth Day. She was pleased to see Darron Nash appointed to the North Lake Advisory Committee and thanked Jennifer Mortenson for recognizing and speaking on behalf of the importance of Camp Kilworth and historic open spaces. Lamont Styles would like to see more of the community become engaged with the Council. He would like to know more about the meetings and budgets; specifically the Homelessness Task Force which final report is due after the finalization of the city budget. He would like more informal talks with the Mayor and Council on the important issues in this community including finding resources for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Lyn Idahosa spoke in concern over information she obtained at a Council Committee meeting recently. She believes the city budget should be viewed as a household budget and that every amount is important down to the pennies. She asked for more programs for youth in elementary and middle schools be funded, and distributed additional information to Council members for their review and response. Marquise Hale feels the Mayor and Council have not been responsive to him or engaging enough with the community. He would like to sit down and discuss his concerns and questions. He feels the most important issue facing the community is safety; our kids and youth should feel protected. Multiple Councilmembers stated they welcome discussions in any form via phone, email or in person from the community, and they had not received a message from Mr. Hale. Renaldo Terrell Mixon is active with the youth in the community and interns with the school district. He brought t-shirts for the Council. Dawn Meader McCausland spoke in support of Camp Kilworth preservation and community support for this treasure. She is a Planning Commissioner who is interested in the Council looking at the overall and holistic approach to the design guidelines for the self-storage businesses. She also spoke in support for the Start Zone Program. Ventura Asuemu spoke regarding institutional racism and how he would like the Mayor and Council to engage and be open to more human contact with the citizens who are not empowered to schedule traditional appointments through their offices. He feels the pipeline to prison is a real issue facing today's youth and would like to see students prepare to live better lives and enter the job market and careers over becoming better athletes. Betty Taylor encouraged citizens who may not have a community event to attend the National Night Out Event at Town Square Park on August 7 which begins at 4:00 p.m. She also stated she has been an outspoken resident of Federal Way for 15 years and feels the Mayor and Council are very responsive even when they disagree on issues. She appreciates their openness and willingness to meet with her and listen, she feels they are for the citizens. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 8 July 17, 2018 Nathanial Cook spoke on behalf of the homeless. Due to multiple circumstances he has fallen on difficult times and is disappointed in the system. He is getting ready to graduate from college and is frustrated as a veteran the hoops he has had to jump through in the last three years. Tirzah Idahosa spoke regarding current rent increases renters and the need to keep citizens and families in their homes. She would like the Council to do something to prevent more homelessness. She would also like to see apprenticeship programs and job training put back into the schools. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: July 3, 2018 Regular and Special Meeting b. Authorization to Apply for a Department of Ecology Water Quality Grant-Water Quality Assessment c. 2019/2020 Surface Water Maintenance and Services Contract-Authorization to Bid d. Authorization to Apply for Transportation Improvement Board Grants DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A-D 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. Council Discussion: Pavement Management System Program Overview Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler briefed the Council on the cost of maintaining the roads and the cost of inflation over the years when looking at the impact of deferred maintenance. She also highlighted the mandatory ADA retrofits and associated costs which need to be absorbed. The programs lose money based on inflation when budgets are increased to accurately reflect true costs. Councilmembers thanked Ms.Winkler for this presentation and asked clarifying questions regarding ADA ramps and access. It was stated, Federal Way is known for its overlay program throughout King County and it is concerning to see the program falling behind due to lack of adequate funding. Councilmember Koppang thanked Ms. Winkler for this presentation; as Chair of the Land Use/Transportation Committee he feels the community should understand the true cost of maintaining our roads and how the city is utilizing the resources available. b. Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET)/U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Agreements Chief Hwang presented information regarding the proposed agreement. He noted this agreement continues to address drug trafficking as a part of a multi-jurisdictional team since 2010. This agreement is time sensitive which is why it did not first go through Council Committee. The Police Department recommends the Council approve this Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 8 July 17, 2018 agreement and continue the partnership. Council thanked Chief Hwang and asked clarifying questions regarding the use of seized funds and home seizures. Chief Hwang addressed each question and clarified this agreement authorizes reimbursement for funding of detectives;funds are restricted to be used to combat drug use. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION MOU AND HIDTA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY I FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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#742/Amending Title 19 FWRC Related to Self-Service Storage Facilities and Design Guidelines AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, RELATING TO DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES; REPEALING FWRC 19.215.130;AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 19.115 FWRC; (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17-834.) Planning Manager Doc Hansen presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Self-Service Storage Facilities and Design Guidelines. He reviewed the proposed changes and highlighted examples for the Council. Mr. Hansen addressed the concerns Planning Commissioners have with the proposal regarding infringing on property owners rights; the recommendation from the Commission is to not adopt these amendments. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ALLOW THE MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST 10:00 P.M.;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 Councilmembers thanked Mr. Hansen for the presentation and asked clarifying questions regarding the current moratorium and the proposal they are reviewing tonight. Council consensus was supportive of the Planning Commission and their efforts while understanding not every issue can be agreed upon.They appreciate the time and effort the Commissions take in reviewing and making recommendations to Council. Deputy Mayor Honda spoke in support of the Planning Commission and concern over her understanding of the initial purpose of the moratorium to address the alarming rate of self-storage applications, not design guidelines. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 8 July 17, 2018 City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE AUGUST 14, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The main motion passed 6-1 as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda no 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 voiced her support of Start Zone and their services. Sound Cities Association is currently taking nominations for appointments to various committees and encouraged council members to coordinate through Deputy Mayor Honda. She shared Sound Cities Association is hosting a forum on cyber cities please RSVP. Councilmember Johnson announced the Latinx Block Party which is scheduled for July 21 and the Multi-Service Center. There will be free immigration legal resources and medical resources along with entertainment and food. Councilmember Tran provided no report. Councilmember Koppang expressed his appreciation for the hard work that went into hosting the Special Olympics. He acknowledged the hard work of both the Parks and Economic Development Departments. He highlighted the work involved in working to restore the blueberries in the Hylebos as done by the We Love Our City Group and referenced upcoming opportunities for service. Councilmember Moore went on vacation to Sedona,Arizona and upon his return was reminded of the beauty of our area which was reinforced after his time away. Councilmember Duclos commented on the recent rescue of young people stuck in mines by divers.As a diver, she is aware of the extreme perils of the situation, and was pleased they all made it out safely. Deputy Mayor Honda recently attended the South County Area Transportation Board meeting where 1-5 expansion through additional off-ramps in the future was discussed. She will be attending King County Board of Health meeting this week. She noted the annual Health Fair which provides services to homeless and those without medical coverage in King County will be held in the Fall. She encouraged everyone to attend the Kiwanis Salmon Bake, Friday July 27 at Steel Lake Park and she thanked Suzanne Vargo and the Historical Society who nominated Camp Kilworth for the recognition it received from the Washington Trust for Historical Preservation. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:29 p.m. Mayor Ferrell stated the Council would recess into Executive Session for approximately thirty(30) minutes for purpose of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.11091)(i). Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8 July 17, 2018 • Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 10. ADJOURNMENT The City Council returned to Chambers at 11:18 p.m. There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting 11:18 p.m. Attest: S -• a Ar1 Courtney Ci lerk Approved by Council: CiviLl-TOO Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 8 July 17, 2018