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2018-08-14 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall August 14, 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, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos. City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. Deputy Mayor Susan Honda and Councilmember Mark Koppang participated via phone. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. Mayor Ferrell spoke on the sudden loss of a young man in the community. He asked for a moment of silence in honor of Federal Way High School student Allen Harris. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION HONORING RETIRING PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MARWAN SALLOUM Mayor Ferrell read and presented long-time city employee and Public Works Director Marwan Salloum with a plaque of appreciation. For over twenty years, Mr. Salloum has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to not only his staff, but the community as a whole. The Mayor praised Mr. Salloum's high work ethic and attention to the large issues such as snow and ice weather events, the massive road and street improvements, but also his knowledge and attention to the small issues that are happening in the city. Mr. Salloum thanked the Mayor and Council and specifically thanked and advocated for his amazing Public Works staff. He is proud of many accomplishments over the years including obtaining a quarter of a billion dollars over the years in grant funding to assist major improvements throughout the city. He asked the Council to look at funding more competitive salaries for employees so we do not continue to lose great staff to neighboring municipalities. After retirement, he will be splitting time between Washington and Florida with his new grandbaby. Councilmember Moore thanked Marwan for his years of service and dedication to the city; he looks forward EJ Walsh continuing the high level of service Marwan has always maintained. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8 August 14, 2018 Councilmember Duclos thanked Marwan for his years to the city; she wishes him well in retirement and noted she has learned a lot from him. Councilmember Johnson concurred and considers Marwan a strong asset to the city always being gracious, responsive and efficient to not only the Council, but the community. Councilmember Assefa- Dawson thanked Marwan for the years she worked on staff, and the years she has worked with him as a Councilmember; she has always felt there was not a question he could not answer. Councilmember Hoang thanked Marwan for his dedication to the city and his staff; he wishes him well in his retirement with his family. Deputy Mayor Honda stated it has been a pleasure to work with Marwan and she agrees there was no question he could not answer or find an answer for; she congratulated him on his new grandbaby. At 7:27 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing for a brief reception honoring the retirement of Marwan Salloum. Mayor Ferrell called the meeting back to order at the hour of 7:43 p.m. The Mayor reconfirmed Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Koppang were still participating and connected via phone conference from Iowa and Wisconsin respectively. 4. PRESENTATIONS a. Mayor's Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force Report Senior Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld briefed Council on the recent task force report regarding the SeaTac Airport. Mr. Weidenfeld recognized John Resing, former Chair of the Task Force, and the current members: David Berger, William Brough, Chris Hall, and Britt Ohlig who individually spoke to portions of the report. The in-depth report details flight operations and impacts on the community and provides suggestions and a possible road map for strategy in dealing with abatment or mitigation of the current and future growth. Concerns include noise and health impacts as well as property values and quality of life for the residents who live under the flight paths. Mr. Weidenfeld noted there is a public meeting at the Federal Way Community Center on September 17 at 5:30 p.m. where the Port of Seattle will be taking public comment and input; he encouraged the Council and interested citizens to attend. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Weidenfeld and the task force members for all of their hard work on this informative report. b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report Mayor Ferrell was pleased to report the city received notification from King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer of a $100,000 grant allocation for improved signage at the Performing Arts and Event Center. The Mayor also reported on attending the memorial service for fallen Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno on July 31 along Chief Hwang and other city and community leaders. He noted the ceremony was very moving and was a wonderful tribute to a fallen hero. Our thoughts are with his family and the Kent Police Department. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 8 August 14, 2018 Flavor of Federal Way — Saturday, August 18 Diversity Commission Chair Greg Baruso reported on the first annual Flavor of Federal Way, a celebration of diversity in the community. The event will take place at Town Square Park on August 18 and is a multi -cultural event with food, music, art, and dance. They anticipate over 60 vendors and seven (7) food vendors. Mr. Baruso thanked the many community sponsors of this event. Movie in the Park — "Wonder" Saturday, August 25 Deputy Parks Director Steve Ikerd stated the next movie night in the park will be held on August 25 at Town Square Park beginning at approximately 8:30 p.m. The free family -friendly movie is "Wonder" and includes free popcorn. National Night Out Recap Police Chief Hwang reported on National Night Out events held on August 7 throughout the city. He noted this annual event is designed to bring communities together and raise awareness to be vigilant in their neighborhoods and stand against crime. Police and Fire Department representatives visited over 22 residential gatherings and 12 multi -family events; along with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmembers. Report on Community Events Mayor Ferrell also reported on his attendance at various successful community events including the Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park on July 27; FUSION held at Dumas Bay on August 1; and Friendship Day on August 25 at Town Square Park. He thanked the many dedicated service groups and individuals who work so hard on behalf of the community. c. Council Committee Reports Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) Chair Duclos reported the August meeting has been canceled to allow for summer vacations; the next regular meeting will be in September. The next special meeting is scheduled for September 10. She encouraged feedback from business owners on revenue options. Regular meetings are the 4'h Tuesday of every month. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Councilmember Moore noted LTAC also did not have an August meeting. They are currently in transition with the Committee members. He recently met with Mike Dunwiddie on ideas for promotion in the off-season. Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Councilmember Koppang reported on items recently coming through his committee including asphalt overlay and the new adaptive traffic signal program which will go out to bid. The next meeting of the LTAC meeting will be September 10, due to the holiday. Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Councilmember Johnson reported on the PRHSPS meeting held this evening prior to the Council Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 8 August 14, 2018 meeting. He noted the Homelessness Task Force has been providing updates regularly on their accomplishments through the four sub -groups. He thanked Yarden Weidenfeld and the citizens working hard on this important issue. He is hopeful to get the final report prior to the finalization of the budget. 5. CITIZEN COMMENT Rose Ratteray congratulated Marwan Salloum on his retirement and spoke highly of him and his staff. She spoke to her concerns regarding school safety and would like to see the city be proactive in plans for our schools. Mayor Ferrell noted both the Police Department and the city's Emergency Manager Ray Gross have been working with the school district on these issues and are making plans for the district and each school. Irene Sandback lives on 6th Avenue SW and has been concerned with traffic for the last 30 years. She thanked the Public Works Department and Traffic Engineer Erik Preston for their assistance she is hopeful to see speed bumps in her neighborhood. Public Works Director Salloum noted this item is on tonight's consent agenda for Council approval. Margaret Nelson has read the Quiet Skies Task Force report and urged citizens to read it and become informed on this issue. She feels this is an excellent detailed report with many suggestions for moving forward with possible mitigation of the negative impacts the community is experiencing. Doug Ostbye would like to see the police department increase enforcement of cell phone use while driving. He is also concerned over the length of time there has been construction near Highway 99 (Pacific Highway South) and Costco. Dana Hollaway thanked the members of Quiet and Healthy Skies Report; she encouraged everyone to read the report. She thanked the Mayor and Council for working on this issue and urges them to adopt the recommendations included in the report. She is concerned with health impact and property values. Lori Sechrist updated Council on the accomplishments of the Save Weyerhaeuser Campus group over the last 24 months. They are looking for a solution for this regionally and nationally recognized property for both the residents and IRG. Lamont Styles would like to see the recommendations of the Homelessness Task Force be finalized before the budget document. He congratulated Public Works Director Salloum for his retirement and years of service to the city. He is interested in the flight plans and the airport noise issue, and would like to see the Council engage in more direct dialog with the citizens to get feedback. Scot Henderson spoke on behalf of Federal Way National Little League. He is looking to partner with the city in obtaining a grant from King County for upgrades to the field. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of the program over the years. Nathaniel Cook spoke as an advocate for the struggle of a homeless veteran. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their time and is currently seeking housing. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 8 August 14, 2018 John Resing noted there will be a meeting tomorrow afternoon regarding the Port of Seattle and the University of Washington study. He has not yet read the data however he feels the Council should look and take legislative action to extend the comment period for this process. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO SEND A COLLECTIVE LETTER [FROM THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL] TO THE PORT OF SEATTLE REQUESTING AN EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD BY A MINIMUM OF 60 -DAYS ON THE SCOPING PROJECT FOR THE AIRPORT EXPANSION PROGRAM; 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. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: July 17, Regular and Special Meetings b. Monthly Financial Report — June 2018 c. Vouchers — June 2018 d. RecTrac Recreation Management System e. 2019 Asphalt Overlay Program - Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid Enterprise "18 NTS — 6th Ave SW (SW 356th Street to SW 368th Street) g. RESOLUTION: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services Procurement Process — pulled and approved separately h. Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System Phases I & II — Authorization for Bids & Proposals Performing Arts and Event Center - Project Acceptance j. Performing Arts and Event Center — Authorization to Bid Production Lighting Fixtures Acquisition Mayor Ferrell read the consent agenda items into the record. Councilmember Duclos pulled item g: RESOLUTION: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services Procurement Process for separate consideration. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A -F; AND H -J AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes Consent Agenda g: RESOLUTION: Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Services Procurement Process. Councilmember Duclos requested a citizen survey be done to ensure the citizens have a voice on the process. Public Works Director Marwan Salloum noted they will be conducting a survey which will include questions such as what types of service you would like to see and how satisfied are you with the current service. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page S of 8 August 14, 2018 Councilmembers would like to see the survey prior to its distribution, and would like it pushed to social media with hard copies available at City Hall. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM G- RESOLUTION: SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES PROCUREMENT PROCESS; 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. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Authorization to Apply for the Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocates Grant Fund/ Storming the Sound with Salmon High School Program Development Project Surface Water Public Education and Outreach Coordinator Katherine Straus presented information on the grant opportunity for the Storming the Sound with Salmon program. Due to the program timelines this request is presented to Council and bypassed the committee level. The request is for $1,740 which will cover the cost of water quality monitoring equipment for high school students. Councilmembers thanked Ms. Straus for the presentation and noted this is a great program and opportunity. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO AUTHORIZE SWM STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE YOUTH OCEAN ADVOCATES GRANT FUND; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes 8. ORDINANCES Second Reading/Enactment: Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes a. Council Bill # 742/ Amending Title 19 FWRC Related to Self -Service Storage Facilities and Design Guidelines/APPROVED ORD #18-853 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO DESIGN Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 8 August 14, 2018 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.) City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes First and Second Reading/Enactment: b. Council Bill #743/ Self -Storage Moratorium Termination APPROVED ORD #18-854 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, TERMINATING THE MORATORIUM ON THE EXPANSION OR CREATION OF SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE 17-838, AND REPEALING SAID ORDINANCE. Planning Manager Doc Hansen gave a brief report to Council noting this action simply terminates the current moratorium which was imposed by Ordinance 17-838 earlier than anticipated. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULE 2.2 SUBSECTION 8 FOR FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE ON THE SAME DATE; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE SELF -STORAGE MORATORIUM; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Deputy Mayor Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Tran yes 9. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Koppang yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Duclos yes Councilmember Assefa-Dawson participated in National Night out and met a new Federal Way resident who appreciated the participation of the city officials. She will be out of town and unable to attend the Movie in the Park or Flavor of Federal Way. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8 August 14, 2018 Councilmember Johnson attended a community event at Truman High School on August 4. He is partnering with the Federal Way Youth Action Team to take approximately thirty youth to the Federal Court House in Seattle where they will learn about different law -based careers. He is excited to attend the Flavor of Federal Way. Councilmember Hoang met with Save Weyerhaeuser Campus representatives and toured the former - Weyerhaeuser campus; he shared his intent to work with all parties to find a win-win resolution. He announced the Federal Way branch of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is currently conducting an outreach program where staff visits community based organizations to assist those in need. Councilmember Moore expressed appreciation for those who worked behind the scenes to make the Flavor of Federal Way Festival a success. He visited the Abbe Vineyard Winery which is the first locally owned winery. He shared his support for the preservation of both the former -Weyerhaeuser property and Camp Kilworth. Councilmember Duclos met with purchaser of Camp Kilworth and believes there is good news that will be forthcoming regarding the Camp Kilworth property. She also expressed appreciation for the economic development team and their ongoing progress within the community. Councilmember Koppang communicated his appreciation for the We Love Our City Group and their work at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park. He recognized Public Works Director Marwan Salloum and Public Information Officer Cathy Schrock who were both served the city well. Deputy Mayor Honda reported over eight hundred people attended the 62nd Annual Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park and expressed gratitude to all the Kiwanians who served. She thanked Betty Taylor for bringing individuals together throughout the city by having a National Night Out Event at Town Square Park. She recognized and congratulated the Save Weyerhaeuser Campus group for two years of public engagement. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 11. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting 10:12 p.m. Attest: "4C St h nie Courtney City Clerk 0 Approved by Council: o+oq- 1 ff Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 8 August 14, 2018