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2019-04-02 Council MIN - Regular 414iii. CITY OF Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Council Chambers - City Hall April 2, 2019 — 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:33 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 Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS DEPUTY MAYOR MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD ITEM A UNDER PRESENTATIONS TO ADD A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO MYRA TRAN; 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 a. ADDED: Certificate of Recognition — Miss Myra Tran, American Idol Top 40 Councilmember Tran introduced Miss Myra Tran and provided her background including her recent immigration to the United States from Vietnam. Deputy Mayor Honda read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Tran. Miss Tran expressed her gratitude and honor to accept this recognition.She is thankful for the encouragement and support she feels from Federal Way. Mayor Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Honda, and all of Council expressed their excitement and pride in her performances and for serving as an ambassador for the City. b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report • Groundbreaking Ceremony for Downtown Staircase took place on April 2. Mayor Ferrell highlighted that this project will connect downtown to the Performing Arts Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 7 April 2, 2019 and Event Center and will serve as a great place to gather. • Neighborhood Connection Meeting will take place at Green Gables Elementary on April 25 at 6:00 p.m. • Report on Recent Events: Mayor Ferrell reported on recent events including the Faith-Based Groups and Non-Profits Meeting held on March 27; the Highline Forum held on March 27; and the Berkshire Hathaway Ribbon Cutting on March 28. • Upcoming Events: Mayor Ferrell highlighted upcoming events including the Federal Way National Little League Jamboree on April 27; Relay for Life-South King County on June 7-8 at French Field in Kent; Farmer's Market Opening on May 4; and the FWCAT Break the Chains 5K scheduled for May 18. • Mayor Ferrell and CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson attended a Challenge Seattle meeting led by former-Governor Christine Gregoire. This is an alliance of CEOs from seventeen of the region's largest employers wanting to team with public policy makers to make a difference. c. Council Committee Reports • Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee(FEDRAC)—Chair Duclos shared the items discussed by committee including the draft Admissions Tax Ordinance and Budget Adjustment Ordinance. She announced they will be discussing revenue options at an upcoming meeting. • Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Moore reported they are discussing a potential name change for the committee. • Land Use/Transportation Committee(LUTC)—Chair Koppang announced that the Committee has moved an agenda item forward to the April 16 Council Meeting which will be a first step in connecting Brooklake to the Hylebos. • Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair Johnson acknowledged the Diversity Commission for their successful retreat and was pleased to participate. He highlighted the agenda for the upcoming meeting including a discussion of the potential jail services contracts and the Senior Commission. • Deputy Mayor Report/Regional Committees Report — Deputy Mayor Honda outlined the four council committees and indicated the public is welcome to attend. She also highlighted the accessibility to all committee and council agendas and packets online. She reported the King County Board of Health Work Plan now includes researching airport issues as well as vaping. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Jan Barber extended an invitation to Make Music Federal Way to be held June 21, 2019. Fawn Sterling introduced the Washington Diamond Drill Team who performed a drum routine for Council to help promote Make Music Federal Way. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 7 April 2, 2019 Karen Bruqato thanked Finance, Economic Development and Regional Affairs Committee(FEDRAC) for considering exempting non-profits from paying admissions tax. TaShawna Nash spoke on behalf of the Save Weyerhaeuser Board;sharing a response submitted to the Federal Way Mirror in response to the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce's decision to endorse the IRG Woodbridge Corporate Park. Dana Hollawav raised concerns about the many things happening in and around the City of Federal Way and shared her opinion that residents expect the City and elected officials to do what is best for Federal Way. She does not feel the IRG project on the former Weyerhaeuser property is what is best. Betty Taylor shared from her experience as a Human Services Commissioner and asked how Council makes their decisions once recommendations are passed on to them from the Human Services Commission and other commissions. Briqittie Jimenez, part of the Emerging Leaders Program, shared her recent experience at the State Capitol,where she met local representatives and learned about how the City and State work together. Katie Astruon, part of the Emerging Leadership Program, recognized the Federal Way High School Junior ROTC program for placing third overall in a regional completion. Letter read by Deputy City Clerk from Richard Pierson sharing his concerns regarding the proposed South 324th Street realignment Letter read by Deputy City Clerk from Jean Parietti in favor of the proposed South 324th Street realignment ordinance. Letter read by Deputy City Clerk from Anne Cutting in favor of the proposed South 324th Street realignment ordinance. Letter read by Deputy City Clerk from Suzanne Vargo against the proposed South 324th Street realignment ordinance. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: March 19, 2019 Regular and Special Meeting b. Monthly Financial Reports— February 2019 c. Vouchers (02/16/2019—03/15/2019) DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH C ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER DULCOS 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 a. Authorization to Apply for Sound Transit System Access Funds Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 7 April 2, 2019 Staff Liaison to Sound Transit Tony Doucette provided a background on the System Access Funds made available through the voter-approved Sound Transit 3 (ST3). He explained jurisdictions within Sound Transit's service area are allowed to submit up to two applications to fund for projects that help make it easier for riders to get to and from ST stations and facilities. Staff identified two projects that closely adhere to the grant goal: • Pedestrian Pathway Improvements to the Federal Way Transit Center which includes constructing four sidewalk and pathway improvements. • Signalizing the Intersection of 21st Ave S and S 320th St(currently identified in the Capital Improvement Plan but is not funded in the next six years). If authorized by City Council, the applications will be submitted by April 12. Staff recently received confirmation that these projects are considered eligible and due to the tight timeline they did not go through Committee. Council thanked Mr. Doucette for the information and asked questions regarding the accessibility of the signalization as well as the timing in relation to the Sound Transit construction. City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez indicted the accessible signal include audible tones for the blind;flashing lights for the hard of hearing; and a height adjustment of the activation button to ensure it is accessible from a wheelchair. Mr. Doucette indicated that based on funding, it is anticipated that the timing will coincide with the Sound Transit construction and not extend the impact of the project. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR SOUND TRANSIT SYSTEM ACCESS FUNDS FOR TWO PROJECTS SUPPORTING ACCESS TO AND FROM EXISTING AND FUTURE PLANNED SOUND TRANSIT FACILITIES AND RETURN TO COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL TO ACCEPT FUNDS IF AWARDED. 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 b. Proposed Settlement Agreement regarding the Parisi-Gray Lawsuit City Attorney Ryan Call provided an overview of the Parisi-Gray Settlement(6b)and the Dillon Smith Settlement (6c) as they relate to an accident wherein a police vehicle collided with another vehicle. The driver and the passenger each claimed injuries and the settlements were made individually. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF PARISI-GRAY VS. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500; 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 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 2, 2019 c. Proposed Settlement Agreement regarding the Dillon Smith Lawsuit City Attorney Ryan Call included this presentation with Agenda Item 6b. DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF SMITH VS. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; 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#756/2019/20 Budget Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (Amending Ordinance No. 18-860) • Staff Presentation Finance Director Ade Ariwoola presented the 2019/20 Budget Amendments indicating this is allowable per RCW 35a.34.130. Mr. Ariwoola highlighted proposed major changes in General Fund ($754,043) as well as in the Non-General Fund ($2,016,897). • Council Questions/Discussion Council asked questions regarding the length of time required to pay off bonds and how depleted the reserves are due to the weather events. Mr. Ariwoola indicated that most bonds have eighteen years remaining to be paid in full while SCORE's is at twenty years. Public Works Director EJ Walsh indicated that with the proposed budget adjustment the supplies will be back up to December levels. Councilmembers thanked Mr.Ariwoola for his willingness to meet with them individuallyto 9 facilitate understanding of the current financial situation. Questions were asked regarding the transport of prisoners after leaving SCORE as well as which position Finance intents to fund with this adjustment. Chief of Police Andy Hwang noted there is an existing vehicle for transport, however there is a need for an additional vehicle. Mr. Ariwoola indicated that the new Finance Department staff is to enable cross training which will ensure coverage with vacations or staff departure. • Citizen Comment No citizen comments were received. Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE APRIL 16, 2019, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 2, 2019 • COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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 Second Reading b. Council Bill # 754/ Relating to the 2018 Amendments to the Federal Way Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Map to Realign the Future Extension of South 324th St Further South to Connect with Weyerhaeuser Way South AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND APPROVING A CITY-INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO REALIGN THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF SOUTH 324TH STREET TO CONNECT TO WEYERHAEUSER WAY SOUTH INSTEAD OF 32ND AVE SOUTH. (AMENDING ORDINANCES 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, 09-64, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736, 13-745, 15-796, 15-798, AND 18-843) Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. Councilmembers reviewed the process to date as well as their research and reasoning behind their support of the ordinance. Deputy Mayor Honda indicated she would not be supporting the ordinance due to her concern regarding the lack of a North-South arterial on the east side of Interstate-5 and the increased impact this would bring to Weyerhaeuser Way S. The 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 c. Council Bill#755/Relating to the 2018 Amendments to the Federal Way Comp Plan, Comp Plan Map, and Zoning Map for the Milton Road Area Legislative Comp Plan Amendment and Rezone AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP, AND APPROVING A CITY-INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND LEGISLATIVE REZONE OF 56.06 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF SOUTH 376TH STREET, EAST OF INTERSTATE 5, FROM SINGLE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY(RS 35.0,ONE UNIT PER 35,000 SQUARE FEET)TO SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY (RS 7.2, ONE UNIT PER 7,200 SQUARE FEET). (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, 15-798, AND 18-843) Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 7 April 2, 2019 Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; 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 announced the Port of Seattle has internships available for high school students and encouraged Federal Way students to apply. Councilmember Johnson shared the Brave New World Event at the Performing Arts and Event Center Career Expo is scheduled for June 22, 2019. He is excited for the career and college fair portion as well as the concert. Councilmember Tran reflected on the time he spent in New York: he was impressed with the cities in terms of the lack of homeless individuals and panhandlers on the street. He also expressed appreciation the opportunity to recognize Myra Tran. Councilmember Koppang highlighted the continued work and service by both Shelly Pauls and Cheryl Hurst; they are instrumental in getting community members activated to serve. He specifically identified the Hylebos Blueberry Farm project wherein they partnered with staff to accomplish great change. Councilmember Moore expressed his remorse at the life lost due to a shooting in Seattle and reflected on gun ownership. He indicated he wants Council to take action on the Homelessness Task Force Report. Councilmember Duclos is concerned with the fine particles in the air as a result of the airplanes and wants the City to take action. Deputy Mayor Honda thanked staff for making it possible for her to participate in meetings n telephonically while she was in Iowa. She announced the annual Soroptimist International of Federal Way Annual Luncheon scheduled for April 27 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club;funds raised will be donated to the Senior Center. She referenced the work to be done in relation to Sound Transit acknowledging it is a lot of work with a limited amount of time. She is anxious to get started. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Attest: Jen .f_rM.rshally r yep ty ity lerk Approved by Council: (fir.�1` tt,2 f K i Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 7 April 2, 2019