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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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)
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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
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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.
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