2018-09-04 Council Minutes - RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 4, 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. Mayoral Proclamation: Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry
Mayor Ferrell read and presented the Proclamation to Multi -Service Center Food and
Clothing Bank Director Terri Turner. Ms. Turner thanked the Mayor and noted this time of
year is difficult on the food bank so they appreciate the generosity of the community. The
Mayor asked the community to stop by and support the efforts on Saturday, September 15
at the following locations: Fred Meyers (21St Ave); Grocery Outlet (Pac Hwy), Safeway
(320th); Safeway (SW 336th), Safeway (Military Road); Walmart (S 314th); and Walmart
(16th Ave).
b. Proclamation: Constitution Week
Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented to Sally Jarvis, representing the Lakota Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Ms. Jarvis thanked the Mayor and Council
and spoke to the importance of the Constitution and the women who played valuable roles
in history.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell spoke to a recent article in the local newspaper regarding a recent
Department of Retirement Services audit. At the Mayor's request, Finance Director Ade
Ariwoola spoke to the details which may not have been made clear in the article itself. Mr.
Ariwoola noted this was a review of procedures the city had been directed to use
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previously. The city has since made the changes which were requested which are very
technical changes in procedure. He clarified this audit is not connected to the financial
audit or the financial standings of the city which effect bond ratings. He provided a follow-
up letter sent to Department of Retirement Systems in response to their report.
Police Department Traffic Lt. Brigham Schulz provided an informative report regarding
back to school safety. He reminded everyone of school zones and provided helpful tips
and mobile phone apps for young drivers and distracted driving, along with bus stop safety
and crossing streets and crosswalks. The Mayor and Council thanked Lt. Schulz for all of
his important reminders.
Mayor Ferrell reported on recent events in the community including the very successful
"Flavor of Federal Way — Multicultural Festival" held at Town Square Park on August 18;
he thanked the Diversity Commission and Jeri -Lynn Clark for all of their work in planning
this event which was attended by over a thousand people. He also reported on the most
recent Movie Night in the Park on August 25; the "Run with the Cops" 5K held on the
same day benefiting Special Olympics; and the 14th Annual Lions Club Car Show held at
the Commons Mall.
d. Council Committee Reports
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
Councilmember Duclos reported the August meeting was canceled for summer breaks
and the next regular meeting will be September 25 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a special
meeting on October 8 to discuss revenue options.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Councilmember Moore reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be meeting
tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. They will be discussing the LTAC budget
and if appointments are made tonight, welcoming two new members.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Councilmember Koppang reported on items moving through the Land Use and
Transportation Committee including completion of the Phase V project on Pacific Highway
South in the south end of town in November and the street light synchronization project
along 320tH
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Johnson reported the next meeting will be Tuesday, September 11 in the
Hylebos Room. He thanked the Homelessness Task Force for their efforts and ongoing
updates at each of their meetings. He also noted the sad passing of Senator John
McCain, who is currently lying in state, a high honor only a few in history have been given.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Ahmed Scego, resident since 2007, reported on a recent interaction his wife had at the Safeway on S
320th Street when she was harassed. He felt that the responding officer mistreated her under the
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assumption she lived across the street in affordable housing.
Ubah Aden spoke in support of her friend sharing that it is a challenging time politically and is
concerned for her safety when wearing a hijab. She shared that this is a beautiful city and getting
more diverse. She hopes everyone will be treated with respect and not feel threatened on the streets
of Federal Way.
Ubah Mohamed indicated she is an advocate of diversity sharing that many are moving here as
Seattle is too expensive. She wants to be welcoming and reminded everyone that respect goes both
ways.
Amy Adams, representing Decatur High School music program, shared that the Jazz Band has an
opportunity to go to Taiwan. She outlined of the trip and indicated that these nineteen students would
love to be ambassadors of Federal Way.
Hector Martinez recently moved to Puyallup and spoke on the moratorium on marijuana businesses.
He has worked in this industry for the last three years with a company that has provided training and
advancement. He feels this business is a great career path and these stores clean up areas.
Dana Hollaway spoke in support of Agenda Item 6c requesting the councilmembers vote to approve
the agreement.
Lyn Idahosa referred to the budget discussion and the fact that public safety continually receives
additional funding. She proposed that an Independent Police Review Board would reduce the need
for additional funding. She also asked for councilmembers to be more responsive.
Mayor Ferrell wished happy birthday to Betty Taylor. Deputy Mayor Honda spoke regarding
the recent successful National Night Out event held at Town Square Park.
Betty Taylor spoke regarding the National Night Out (NNO) held at Town Square Park which had a
focus on family, people, communities and areas in the city which do not have their own NNO. She
thanked various individuals as well as the city for their support.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: August 14, 2018 Regular and Special Meetings
b. King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
c. King County Registered Sex Offender Cost Reimbursement Agreement
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A -C AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
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Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Mayor Presents the Proposed 2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Mayor Ferrell noted this is a preliminary budget, the Council will then take and review and
meeting in the coming months. He highlighted the proposed budget is structurally
balanced and the General Fund Balance remains at $9 million and includes:
• 134 Officers and car replacement for the Police Department
• Spectra Contract for the Performing Arts and Events Center
• No proposed layoffs for city employees
• $3.OM overlay program
• Cost of living adjustment for non -represented staff
• Community Support Programs: Airport Noise Study; University Initiative;
and the Historical Society
• Continued support for Human Services
• No new taxes
• Sound Transit Liaison
Mayor Ferrell also spoke to new initiatives including funding savings from the current rates
at the SCORE Jail facility which could potentially save $2.1 million in 2020. He proposes
to conduct a comprehensive salary study and workload study to address staff retention.
Council thanked the Mayor for the presentation and the proposed budget document. They
look forward to upcoming budget meetings and hearing, not only their colleagues input,
but input from the community. Council strongly supports retaining current staff and
reviewing salaries and workload issues which have caused staff to leave for positions in
neighboring jurisdictions. Multiple Councilmembers are supportive of increasing support
for the Economic Development Department and Councilmember Moore would like the
Mayor to engage more with the community.
b. RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Mayor to Give Notice to the SCORE Interlocal Member
Cities of the City's Intent to Withdraw from the Interlocal Agreement
Police Chief Andy Hwang gave a thorough presentation regarding the formation of the
SCORE facility, the current member cities, the breakdown of costs and how they are
calculated and what the projected costs will be if the city continues utilizing this facility.
Chief Hwang stated in 2012, Federal Way's total jail budget was $2,305,280, with a
Maintenance and Operation (M&O) obligation of 17% with 60 ADP (Average daily
population). In 2018 the SCORE jail budget increased to $6,293,163 with a 30.23% M & O
obligation with 80 ADP. He calculates an increase of 173% in the past seven years with
only 20 more ADP.
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES 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
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
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Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Tran yes
He presented the following tables of statistics which highlights the overall jail budget
increase over the last seven years and the M & O obligation of this city and other member
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Chief Hwang provided an alternative inmate housing scenario including King County Jail,
Kent City Jail, Nisqually Jail, Issaquah Jail, and Yakima Jail. Other expenditure
considerations including jail transport officers (3); a jail coordinator; and a transport vehicle
(with additional M&O costs). He projected the total annual jail operations expenditure at
$4,330,300 in contrast to the current 2018 Score/KC Jail budget of $6,415,972 equating to
a potential and estimated savings of $2,085,673.
Council thanked Chief Hwang for the report and information and asked clarifying
questions regarding the current agreement, debt service payments and the impact both
regionally, and on other member cities.
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DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
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
c. Multi -Jurisdictional Reimbursement Agreement for Airport Impact Study
Senior Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld briefed the Mayor and Council on the proposed
agreement. He noted the Council unanimously supported the resolution on March 6, 2018
(FW Reso#18-735) to "... support state efforts to fund a Department of Commerce study to
analyze the current and ongoing community impacts of the Sea -Tac International Airport
aircraft operations". He noted the City of SeaTac agreed to contribute 50% of the
matching funds equaling $150,000 with the remaining to be split between the effected
cities. Federal Way's portion is $70,795.27 (split is based on per capita).
Mr. Weidenfeld noted the study will be supervised by a neutral state agency and will
provide a snapshot of what quality of life is currently, and will not focus solely on the
changes. City staff and community members will be directly involved in the scoping
process.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES
OF BURIEN, DES MOINES, NORMANDY PARK, FEDERAL WAY, TUKWILA, AND SEATAC TO
PROVIDE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE SEA -TAC AIRPORT IMPACT STUDY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,795.27, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
d. Arts Commission Appointments
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO APPOINTMENTS TO
THE ARTS COMMISSION: MELISSA PREISER TO FILL A VOTING POSITION EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 2019; DALLAS FRAKES TO FILL AN ALTERNATE POSITION EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 2020; AND JOSLYN POCOCK TO FILL AN ALTERNATE POSITION EXPIRING
DECEMBER 31, 2020; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
e. Youth Commission Appointments
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT AMY OJEABURU, NIC PAGLIOCCO, EMILY
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ODOM, AND NEDE OVBIEBO TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION ALL WITH VOTING TERMS
EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2020; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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
f. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE MOVED TO APPOINT MADALENA MILLER TO FILL A VOTING
MEMBER/COLLECT LODGING TAX POSITION EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2019, AND TJ BALL TO
FILL A VOTING MEMBER/COLLECT LODGING TAX POSITION EXPIRING OCTOBER 31, 2019;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
g. Ethics Board Appointment
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPOINT KAREN KIRKPATRICK AS AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER OF THE ETHICS BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 31,2021; COUNCILMEMBER
MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
h. Diversity Commission Appointments
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT JULIAN FRANCO AS A VOTING MEMBER
TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 31,2021; COUNCILMEMBER
ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Johnson
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Duclos yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson thanked those in attendance for their time and dedication. She also
addressed concerns she has in regards to the discussion surrounding affordable housing. The
language surrounding the discussion has been disheartening. She appreciates that we are a
Welcoming City, but would also like an emphasis as a Safe City. She will be attending the MSC
Luncheon on October 18.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Mayor and Council as well as the community for their support of
his marriage. He was saddened by the passing of Senator McCain who represented unity, equality
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and respect; he reflected on the fact we all have a finite amount of time to make infinite impact. He
reported a successful trip to the King County Courthouse in Seattle with twenty young adults. While
there, they were able to interact with law enforcement and courthouse professionals.
Councilmember Tran congratulated Councilmember Johnson and wished him and his wife one
hundred years of happiness.
Councilmember Koppang spoke regarding recent events happening in Federal Way: Flavor of
Federal Way, Movies in the Park, and the Desna Cup. He attended the New to Federal Way
Teachers Breakfast at the Performing Arts and Event Center. He wished Public Works Director
Marwan Salloum and his family the best as he retires.
Councilmember Moore also congratulated Councilmember Johnson on his recent marriage. He
reported that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has prepared directional signage to the 911
Memorial. He also expressed his respect for the late Senator McCain and his ability to work across
party lines. He appreciated the budget proposal and is excited to take part in the upcoming
discussions.
Councilmember Duclos suggested the City and Council work more closely with the Chamber of
Commerce in regards to revenue enhancement. She shared her excitement regarding a recent
festival in Ocean Shores and expressed the desire to have such an event in Federal Way become a
draw around the region.
Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated the Desna Cup on their eleventh year of a successful event and
expressed excitement at the hundreds of people they brought to Federal Way. She announced the
ongoing recruitment for Youth Commissioners. She also announced the Symphony's Brews and Blue
Event on Saturday at Town Square Park. She reminded citizens that the city's budget schedule is
online and meetings are open to the public: she encouraged participation and attendance.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting 10:59 pm
Attest:
bw*M4"
St ha ie Courtney
Ci y Clerk
Approved by Council: Yf-18-1g
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