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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 16, 2018 — 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ,
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
City officials in attendance: 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.
Mayor Ferrell asked for a moment of silence to honor Dr. Mildred 011ee, a longtime community
member we recently passed away. Dr. 011ee was a tireless advocate for students and scholars in
our community; an enormous loss for the community.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Arts Alive Presentation: Arts Commission Chair Daniel Hershmann and Vice-Chair Vicki
Chynoweth presented awards for People's Choice; Arts Commission Choice and Jurors
Choice. The Mayor and Councilmember congratulated the artists.
b. Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Deputy Mayor Honda read and
presented the proclamation to Janet Chance and the FW Domestic Violence Task Force
members.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell reported on his attendance at recent events including Communities in
Schools on October 12; Federal Way Community Caregiving Network Souper Supper on
October 12; Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Link Extension Elected Leadership Group on
October 12; and the Compost and Gardening event with local celebrity Cisco Morris on
October 13.
He noted upcoming events in the community including the MSC Helps Luncheon on
October 18; and the Tricks and Treats Funfest on October 27 at the Federal Way
Community Center.
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d. Council Committee Reports
• Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC)
Councilmember Duclos reported on the last FEDRAC meeting held September
25. The agenda included discussion on a South King County Partnership for
Affordable housing; and signage for the Performing Arts and Event Center. The
next meeting of the Finance Committee will be discussing revenue options
including marijuana retail.
Mayor Ferrell noted due to the overwhelming crowd in the audience he would entertain a motion
to move item 7a to follow the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO REORDER THE AGENDA TO MOVE ITEM 7A TO
FOLLOW THE CONSENT AGENDA(ITEMS 5A-G); COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Councilmember Moore noted the next meeting will be November 1; Committee members will be
brainstorming ideas for promoting tourism in the winter season.
• Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Councilmember Koppang reported the Land Use Committee discussed the sidewalk extension project
at Sacajawea Middle School; and the Adaptive Signal Control System which will be moving forward.
He noted Pacific Hwy Phase V is nearing completion and citizens can sign up for the e-newsletter for
this project from the city website.
• Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS)
Councilmember Johnson reported on the last Parks Committee meeting and a very robust
conversation with Federal Way Youth Action Team. There was also a presentation by Chief Hwang
and Dr. McKenzie on the Chief's Advisory Group and an update from the Homelessness Task Force.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 13.
• Deputy Mayor Report
Deputy Mayor Honda promoted the current volunteer commission vacancies and encouraged citizens
to apply for these advisory roles. She also spoke regarding the budget process and encouraged
additional citizen input.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Dana Holloway spoke in support of the Federal Way Mayor's Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force
Report. She also spoke on the budget noting that it covers basic and essential services and asked
citizens and faith-based organizations to fill the gap for non-essential services.
Ron Campbell, president of Grouse Point Homeowners Association, spoke against the proposed
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project for Light of Christ Center. He stated that this project would be direct conflict with their Code,
Covenants, and Restrictions(CC&Rs),specifically protecting the value and desirability of the property.
He knows there is a need and asked for other solutions for transitional housing.
Jon-Michael Hichs spoke in favor of passing Agenda Item 7a, the apprentice utilization program.
Dale Bright spoke on behalf Laborers Union Local 242 which covers most of King County with over
5,000 members and in support of apprenticeship utilization.
Able Corrillo, member of Local 242, shared the impact the union and apprenticeship has made in his
life and spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Jimmy Haun, representative of the Northwest Carpenters Union, spoke in favor of the proposed
ordinance for apprenticeship utilization.
Reverend Bill Kirlin-Hackett, Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness, spoke in support of the city
joining the South King County Housing and Homelessness Partnership (SKHHP).
Mayor Ferrell acknowledged Representative Kristine Reeves was in attendance.
Patience Malaba with Housing Development Consortium of Seattle-King County encouraged
participation in SKHHP.
Judy James spoke in support of the city allowing legal retail marijuana in Federal Way for tax revenue.
Robin Corak, Multi Service Center, spoke in support of the SKHHP which will allow the city to be a
part of a regional approach making a collective impact.
Llewellynn Wheeler shared her experience with the union apprenticeship program which allowed her
to rise above a challenging situation and raise her son alone.
JoDene RomeiIn-Stout, pastor of Sunrise Methodist Church, spoke in support the SKHHP.
Lamont Styles was excited to see individuals speaking in support of an apprenticeship program; he
agrees not everyone is able to attend college. He feels the passage of this ordinance is a step in the
right direction.
Sanetta Hunter stated she is not the enemy and provided photos from the police report for the Council
to review. She asked the Council to read the transcripts from the case to learn what has happened.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: October 2, 2018 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. First Amendment for the Park and Recreation Program Guide
c. Washington State Patrol (WSP)Academy Facility Use Agreement
d. 21st Ave S (S 320th St to S 316th St) Pedestrian Improvements— Project Acceptance
e. Sherwood Forest '18 NTS — 18th Avenue SW & SW 353rd Place
f. Lakota Park Stormwater Facility Repair Project— Final Acceptance
g. West Hylebos Creek S 373rd Street Gravel Removal Project— Final Acceptance
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DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A THROUGH
G ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE 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
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Clerk's Note: this item (7a) was moved by previous action of the Council.
ORDINANCE: First Reading
a. Council Bill#744 Construction Projects—Apprentice Requirements
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP UTILIZATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS OF MORE THAN
$2,000,000; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 3 FWRC.
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler provided a brief presentation on this item.She
noted this would apply to larger public works contracts such as roadway widening and projects
similar to the Pacific Hwy project. Ms.Winkler stated the city can support the development of
skilled labor work force through implementation of an apprenticeship program.
The proposed ordinance states the contractor shall employ apprentices for at least 15 percent
of the contract labor hours unless waived or reduced by the Public Work Director. Exemptions
may include conflict with grant funding requirements; insufficient number of apprentices
available; or the project involves a high proportion of equipment and materials costs
compared to anticipated labor hours.
The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Winkler for her presentation and asked clarifying
questions regarding how the requirement is tracked.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
a. Approval of Federal Way Mayor's Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force Report
Senior Policy Advisor Yarden Weidenfeld briefed the Council on the final report of the Mayor's
Quiet and Healthy Skies Task Force Report which was first presented to Council on the
August 14, 2018 Council agenda. The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Weidenfeld for his
important and thorough work on this report.
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COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL WAY MAYOR'S QUIET AND
HEALTHY SKIES TASK FORCE REPORT IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ALL TWNETY-FOUR
(24) DISTINCT RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TO INSTRUCT THE MAYOR TO EXPLORE
METHODS TO EFFECT THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON
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
b. RESOLUTION: City Council Mentorship Program/APPROVED RESO#18-744
Councilmember Johnson briefed the Council on this proposed resolution. Councilmember Johnson
thanked Executive Assistant Jeri-Lynn Clark and Federal Way School District Superintendent Dr.
Tami Campbell for their help and input with this mentorship program.
The mission is to create and develop a part-time high school mentorship program for the Federal Way
Public Schools. This program is designed specifically for juniors and seniors from diverse racial,
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds who will commit to this unpaid volunteer program for the
purpose of providing the students with professional experience,essential leadership roles and career
pathways which could enhance the City of Federal Way.
Councilmember Johnson further highlighted the program goals and expectations of the mentorship
program participants. Qualified scholar mentees will need to meet a set of criteria including attending
Federal Way Public Schools, minimum GPA requirements, interview with the Council,and considering
arofession related to some aspect of the CityCouncil's business objectives.
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COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON 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
c. Council Discussion regarding Optional Budget Meetings on October 23 and 30
Mayor Ferrell asked Council for input regarding the upcoming budget meetings (October 23 and
October 30) which have been scheduled on a "if needed" basis. After much discussion, Council
consensus was to hold the October 23 budget meeting following the Finance Committee meeting and
to make a decision at the conclusion of that meeting if the October 30 meeting was needed. The
Mayor directed staff to move forward with advertising the meetings as discussed.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF T-HE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO T-HE ESTABLISJ-IMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP UTILIZATION
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*Item 7a/Council Bill#744 Construction Projects—Apprentice Requirements was discussed
earlier on the agenda.
b. Council Bill#745 Amending FWRC Chapters 19.142 and 15.15 Flood
Damage Prevention
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITTING
PROCESSES WITHIN THE CITY;AMENDING FWRC 19.142.040, 19.142.050,
19.142.060; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 15.15 FWRC. (AMENDING
• ORDINANCE NUMBERS 06-536, 09-593, AND 09-597.)
Planning Manager Doc Hansen provided a brief staff report on the proposed ordinance. He
noted this amendment will update the current code to be consistent with state law. The
proposed ordinance identifies exempt activities and requires floodplain permits and habitat
assessments for project not deemed exempt.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON 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
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson expressed her support for the South King County Affordable Housing
Task Force and hopes funds can be made available in the budget. She is excited by the mentorship
program and the effect it will have on the youth in the community.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the Federal Way community as well as Council for their support of
a community member currently going through great personal challenges.
Councilmember Tran had no report.
Councilmember Koppang attended the Washington State Auditor's Office exit conference and was
pleased with the report of compliance. He thanked the Finance Department staff for their stellar work.
Councilmember Moore expressed excitement for both the Mentorship Program and Apprenticeship
Program as they are ideas"centered on opportunity". He appreciates the communication from Deputy
Mayor Honda and the ongoing discussions regarding the budget.
Councilmember Duclos has appreciated the budget process with new councilmembers and is eager
to see it completed. She thanked staff for their thorough presentations and answering questions.
Deputy Mayor Honda thanked the Arts Commission for the Arts Alive Art Show highlighting the work
involved to make it a success. She announced the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce 65th
Anniversary Celebration scheduled for November 3 at the Washington State History Museum.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Regular Meeting 9:47
p.m.
Attest:
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StTh. ie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 1,-067-20I
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