2019-05-21 Council MIN - RegularCIT
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 21, 2019 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:34 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. Proclamation: Public Works Week — May 19-25
Mayor Ferrell read and presented the proclamation to Public Works Director EJ Walsh.
Mr. Walsh presented information regarding the Public Works Department and the
importance of employee safety. He asked citizens to take caution in work zones and
realize workers are out there working for the community. He demonstrated how to report
issues to Public Works staff via the City of Federal Way website.
b. Proclamation: Mental Health Month — May 2019
Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson and Johnson read and presented the proclamation to
Angela Coe and Kim Brazier Preston from Valley Cities Counseling. Ms. Coe accepted the
proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers on behalf of the staff at the
Federal Way Clinic. She is excited to work collectively with elected leaders in promoting
mental health and recovery.
c. Rental Inspection Program Update
Human Services Coordinator Sarah Bridgeford overviewed the Rental Housing Inspection
Program stating it is intended to prevent and address issues in order to preserve and
enhance rental housing quality. She reported on the age of housing stock in the region
indicating that 50% of the housing was developed in 1980 or later which has an impact in
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the quality of structures. She also reported the percentage of rental properties based on
number of units per structure determined there is no significant difference between the
City of Federal Way and other local cities.
City staff completed a rental housing inspection program analysis of regional
jurisdictions including eleven cities:
• Auburn
Pasco
• Bellingham
0 Renton
• Bremerton
0 Seattle
• Burien
0 Tacoma
• Kent
0 Tukwila
• Lakewood
Staff analyzed specific components of programs existing within these cities including
frequency of inspections, type of inspectors used, registration fees, complaint process,
and exemptions. She reported that based on the initial program analysis it is estimated
that 1.5 FTE will be needed in order to run the program and the intent is to have the
program be self-sustaining without long term taxpayer support.
Council thanked Ms. Bridgeford for the work completed and information provided. Council
asked how different fee structures were calculated and if there was a timeline for staff to
meet with the stakeholder groups including both tenants and landlords. Ms. Bridgeford
anticipates the meetings will take place in September and are likely to be held outside City
Hall.
Council also clarified the job duties expected for the 1.5 FTE proposed at this point. Ms.
Bridgeford indicated that .5 would be for registration and administrative duties while the
full-time would be for the program administrator.
d. Multi -Family Housing Demand Update
Community Development Director Brian Davis reviewed the history of multi -family
development in the past five years which included a moratorium as well as a significant
increase in school impact fees. He indicated the significant increase seems to have
affected the rate at which multi -family development is occurring within the city. In many
cases, once this fee is discovered the applicant will withdraw or modify their application.
Applications are then commonly modified to senior housing or government subsidized
projects. There has not been one market rate project since the school impact fee
increase.
School impact fees are affecting applications for market rate multi -family development in
Federal Way. There is a need for additional multi -family projects, therefore, options to
consider include decreasing the school impact fees, complete an in-depth zoning analysis;
increase building heights in certain zones; or develop a Housing Action Plan for 2021.
Council thanked Mr. Davis for his presentation and the data presented. Council asked
questions regarding construction rate in neighboring cities and the formula used to
calculate school impact fees (taking into consideration the number of units and including
number of bedrooms).
e. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
King County EMS Levy - Mayor Ferrell noted King County is required to receive
authorization from 9 out of 11 cities over 50,000 populations to add a county wide EMS
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Levy to the November ballot. There will be a presentation at the June 4, 2019 Council
Meeting to determine whether Council will authorize the measure be added to the ballot.
Mayor Ferrell provided an overview of the public process to address a citizen request that
Council take a position on a ballot measure. There is a process to be followed which
includes hearing presentations on both the pros and cons at a Council Meeting. The
Mayor indicated a discussion would occur as to whether or not Council wants to take a
position on Initiative 976. State Law prohibits public facilities from being used for the
furtherance of any campaign or ballot measure without proper notice and opportunity for
both sides of the issue to present comments.
Legislative Session Update - Policy Advisor Bill Vadino presented the results of the most
recent Legislative Session which included allocations for:
• the Higher Education Initiative;
• FUSION to provide emergency housing to homeless families;
• North Lake land acquisition;
• researching youth violence prevention strategies;
• after-school recreational and educational programs;
• studying the current and ongoing impacts of Sea -Tac International Airport; and
• transportation improvements to increase circulation and traffic capacity in the
downtown.
Councilmembers expressed their gratitude to the State Lawmakers and discussed receipt
of the funds and implementation of these items. Discussion included potential for hiring
additional staff and as well as the salary and workload study proposed for 2020.
Recent Community Events - Mayor Ferrell reported on a busy community weekend with
great events including Touch -A -Truck (5/18); Blue Poppy Days (5/18); FWCAT 5K with
over 800 participants coming together as a community to support this event (5/18); Marine
Hills Parade (5/18); Farmer's Market = Advancing Leadership Fundraiser for the Day
Center (5/11); Mayor's Tae Kwon Do Tournament at Decatur High School (5/11); and the
60th Annual Civic Awards for the Municipal League (5/9).
Upcoming Events - Mayor Ferrell announced the Town Square Park Spray Park will open
on Saturday, May 25.
f. Council Committee Reports
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — Chair Duclos
announced their next meeting is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room;
they will be talking about the Revenue Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee and if there are
ideas they would like to bring forward to the full Council.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Moore indicated the committee has
approved the Tourism Enhancement Grants (TEG) grants for July through December. He
shared the potential new name of the committee: Federal Way Tourism and Visitor's
Information Committee.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Chair Koppang spoke regarding the Rental
Inspection Program and assured those present the Council is very engaged. He stated in-
depth discussion occurs at the committee level and invited citizens to attend. He reviewed
agenda items from the committee forwarded to Council including small cells and
enhanced downtown accessibility.
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Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair Johnson
reported on the May 14 meeting and discussion regarding the Parks Recreation Open
Space (PROS) Plan. He indicated the committee will be reviewing the Homelessness
Task Force recommendations and prioritizing the recommendations in order to take
action.
Deputy Mayor Report/Regional Committees Report— Deputy Mayor Honda participated in
the Blue Poppy Day put together by the Rhododendron Garden and the Arts Commission.
It was a well -attended event with both musical and visual artist performing. She attended
the King County Board of Health meeting during which they discussed youth and
marijuana.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Jan Barber extended an invitation to the upcoming Make Music Federal Way held on June 21St at
Town Square Park, hosted by the Federal Way Lion's Club.
Mercedes Porras requested a speed bump and more street lights near where she lives. She also
shared about some other parking related issues.
Linda Kochmar spoke on multiple issues and concerns. She thanked council for recognizing the
Public Issues Committee, she urged the city to look at tiny homes located on private properties, she
supports the Midway Landfill as the Sound Transit's OMF location, and finally voiced concern about
the City Center Access Study and that she would like to see more public input.
Mary Ehlis read a letter that she shared with Council regarding Camp Kilworth. The property has been
transferred back to the Kilworth family foundation, and the Friends of Camp Kilworth would like to see
the city and the foundations discuss designating the property as open space.
Suzanne Vargo, spoke in favor of designating Camp Kilworth as an Open Space in order to save it
from its current status as the number one endangered site in Washington State.
Arnold DeWalt, an owner of Garage Town, supports the Midway land fill as the site for the Sound
Transit OMF.
Bill Pugnetti is a long time resident of Federal Way and owner at Garage Town. The loss of Garage
Town would result in negation of life, support of businesses and hobbies.
Howard Nash is a resident and homeowner in Federal Way doesn't feel the area (Garage Town) has
been studied thoroughly enough to be considered for the Sound Transit OMF site. He would like for
the city of fight hard along with the members of Garage Town to oppose this site.
Peter Barbin thanked Councilmembers for coming and looking at the Garage Town site. He has been
actively following the Sound Transit OMF site selection process and is opposed to the proposal of the
current Garage Town location. Mr. Barbin read a letter he sent to the Sound Transit Board of
Directors.
Steve Causeaux spoke regarding the Sound Transit OMF site proposal and the inequity of 2 of the 3
final proposed site locations are located within the City of Federal Way. Mr. Causeaux requested the
Council send a letter to Sound Transit urging them to remove Site 10A, home to Garage Town,
Ellanos Yogurt and other businesses, from the EIS process.
Pat Haigh spoke in opposition of Sound Transit OMF site 10A. He shared that if site 10A were to be
selected this would result in a loss of jobs and tax money for the city. Mr. Haigh read a letter written on
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behalf of the Puyallup Tribe to Sound Transit regarding the Hylebos creek which runs through site
10A and the environmental effects an OMF station would have.
Peter Zimmerman spoke to support the efforts to save Camp Kilworth. He urged council to amend the
Resolution to adopt the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and add camp Kilworth to that
plan. Mr. Zimmerman feels strongly that the local scout troops could support the camp.
Betty Taylor spoke to promote National Night Out and the benefit it serves to get acquainted with your
neighbors. A National Night Out event will be held at Town Square Park, however she was firm to
acknowledge that this is not a replacement for neighborhood events, but rather an option for those
who don't have neighborhoods participating in hosting their own activities.
Allison Taylor thanked Council for keeping citizens with disabilities in mind when making plans for our
city. She stated disappointment with statements made questioning why the city was not awarded
additional grant money from the state legislature for homelessness. She is also disappointed her
request to add the authorization of and advisory vote regarding marijuana stores in Federal Waywas
not on tonight's agenda, and feels Council should take a stronger stance against displacing more of
its businesses; and oppose Sound Transit OMF site 10A.
Dana Hollaway shared her concern about affordable and low income housing which receive tax
exemptions from taxes for 12 years. Multi -family housing increases the demand on infrastructure and
that tax money could greatly help pay for roads, emergency services, libraries and more.
TaShawna Nash spoke on behalf of Save Weyerhaeuser Campus regarding the PROS plan. She
provided additional input that they would like to see a path connecting the BPA trail to the Interurban
Trail in Milton. They feel this along with other suggestions would be a powerful addition to the plan.
Lamont Styles spoke regarding Sound Transit and shared that he would like to see our Council
fighting more diligently for what is best for our city. Council should do everything they can to stand up
for Federal Way when it comes to the OMF site. Mr. Styles also shared that he would like to see more
youth programs to help at risk kids especially in light of recent homicides in the region.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: May 7, 2019 Regular and Special City Council Meeting Minutes
b. RESOLUTION: Setting a Public Hearing Date for the 2020-25 Transportation
Improvement Plan for June 18, 20191APPROVED RESO #19-755
c. RESOLUTION: Adopt City of Federal Way Americans with Disabilities Act Transition
Plan/APPROVED RESO #19-756
d. Agreement with XG Communities, LLC for Small Wireless Asset Services
e. Authorization to Reallocate Expenditures to Advance Grant Funded Transportation
Projects
f. RESOLUTION: Adopt the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan/APPROVED
RESO #19-757 - pulled and approved separately
g. Federal Way Youth Action Team — Capacity Building and Community Support
Agreement - pulled and approved separately
h. Federal Way Youth Action Team — Progress Pushers Agreement - pulled and approved
separately
i. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County Agreement for Shelter and
Related Services
j. King County Housing Authority Agreement - pulled and approved separately
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k. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) Automatic License Plate
Reader Mini -Grant
Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force (PSATT) — Amended and Restated — Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement
Mayor Ferrell read the consent agenda items into the record.
Councilmember Koppang pulled items g: Federal Way Youth Action Team — Capacity Building
and Community Support Agreement and h: Federal Way Youth Action Team — Progress
Pushers Agreement.
Deputy Mayor Honda pulled item f: RESOLUTION: Adopt the 2019 Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Plan.
Councilmember Assefa pulled item j: King County Housing Authority Agreement.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH E, ITEM I, AND ITEMS K
AND L ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS 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
Item F: RESOLUTION/Adopt the 2019 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan/APPROVED
RESO #19-757
Deputy Mayor Honda pulled the item due to discuss various concerns she shared with
Director John Hutton previously.
Parks Director John Hutton provided responses to each concern addressing which policy
changes would be required; the process that would need to occur to make modifications; and
the financial impact of installation and maintenance. He supports the currently proposed plan
as a well thought out plan and considers it appropriate for the next six years.
Deputy Mayor Honda thanked Director Hutton for his work as well the daily work by his staff.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM F ON THE CONSENT AGENDA;
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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
Items G and H: Federal Way Youth Action Team — Capacity Building and Community Support
Agreement and Federal Way Youth Action Team — Progress Pushers Agreement
Councilmember Koppang addressed both items indicating that the Council is partnering with
the Federal Way Youth Action Team (FWYAT) in an attempt to address the needs of at -risk
youth. This is a recommendation of the Violence Prevention Coalition Steering Committee
(VPCSC) to potentially reduce crime.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO APPROVE ITEMS G AND H ON THE CONSENT
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AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND.
Councilmember Duclos indicated her support for the FWYAT and also wants to work to
strengthen families. Councilmember Koppang indicated that this also is a recommendation of
the VPCSC and will be addressed in the future.
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
Item J: King County Housing Authority Agreement
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson indicated she pulled this item in order to recuse herself
from the vote.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM F ON THE CONSENT AGENDA;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 with Councilmember Assefa-
Dawson recused as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Tran
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yes Councilmember Koppang yes
recuse Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Duclos yes
yes
a. Reforming the North Lake Management District (NLMD) Number 2* (*public hearing
proposed to be rescheduled by Council Resolution)
Staff Report
Surface Water Management Water Quality Coordinator Leah Myhre spoke regarding
the reformation process for the North Lake Management District. She indicated this
item had been before Council previously on April 16, 2019 with an original public
hearing date scheduled for May 21. The public noticing timeline was missed and the
public hearing must be rescheduled; anywritten or oral comments made tonightwill be
included in the record.
Council Questions
Council had no questions and thanked Ms. Myhre for her presentation.
Resolution: Reforming the North Lake Management District (NLMD) Number 2 and
Setting the Public Hearing for July 16, 20191APPROVED RESO #19-758
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG WITHDREW THE MOTION.
Mayor Ferrell called for any public comment on this item; no comments were
presented.
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COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS 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
b. Federal Way Link Extension Project Development Agreement
Mayor Ferrell opened the Public Hearing at 9:17 p.m.
Staff Report:
Sound Transit Liaison Tony Doucette reviewed the Federal Way Link Extension
Project history indicating Sound Transit 3 passed in 2016 which approved project
funding. In 2017 the Sound Transit Board selected the Interstate 5 Project alignment
and preliminary engineering occurred 2017 through 2018. In late 2019 or early 2020
construction will begin with heavy civil construction in 2020 through 2023.
Mr. Doucette stated city staff has drafted the development agreement including input
received from Council, Council Committees, department staff, and the public. The
standards and guidelines for the agreement are from the City Code, City
Comprehensive Plan, and established past practices and acceptable Engineering
Standards of Practice
He also noted the key project and agreement elements including
• Public benefit to the community;
• Parking;
• Infrastructure improvements;
• Code modifications;
• Permitting framework
• Participation in Surplus Property Process;
• Pavement restoration; and
• Security partnership..
Councilmembers highlighted the value and cost savings of concrete roadways and the
fact this agreement solidifies Council's involvement throughout the process. Questions
were asked regarding the timing of business relocations. Mr. Doucette indicated there
are not timelines available for specific properties, but that offers are being made and if
businesses express interest in remaining in the area Sound Transit will work to
facilitate the request.
Council asked for clarification regarding the meaning of active use requirements. He
explained an active use is a mixed-use building which includes a pedestrian -friendly
first floor tenant.
Citizen Comment
Phil Lausier owns a single family rental near 1-5 in the area being affected by the light
rail. He questioned what the city is doing to help protect landowners in that area
whose values will be affected by the construction of the light rail.
Dana Hollaway shared concerns about a lack of sufficient parking to accommodate
those using the light rail and other public transportation. She is also concerned there
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could be a conflict between the light rail and City Center access on 312th as noted in a
recent city meeting.
Lamont Styles acknowledged he hasn't been able to attend all of the Sound Transit
meetings and and inquired to the process of determining the proposed light rail and
OMF sites.
Allison Taylor stated she would like to see all of the Councilmembers attend the
upcoming Sound Transit meeting. She would also like to see more cooperation
between the City and its residents in order to make our voices better heard to Sound
Transit.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES AND EXTEND THE MEETING
PAST 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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
Howard Nash commented on the fact that 2 of the 3 final proposed OMF sites are
located in Federal Way.
Bill Pugnetti has been to all 3 of the proposed OMF sites and feels that 10A is the
most challenging topographically. He also wanted to make it known that Garage Town
has built a good relationship with the Federal Way Police.
Mr. Doucette reiterated this public hearing is in regards to the Development
Agreement which is separate discussion from the OMF site.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FEDERAL
WAY LINK EXTENSION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
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
Mayor Ferrell indicated action will be taken on the Development Agreement during the Ordinance
section of the agenda (8a).
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Youth Commission Appointment
Councilmember Duclos left the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT SHI-HYUN YU TO AVOTING POSITION
ON THE YOUTH COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2021;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6-0 as
follows:
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Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Duclos -
Councilmember Tran yes
The Mayor announced the Council would take a brief recess at 10:09 p.m.
At 10:15 p.m. Mayor Ferrell reconvened the meeting.
b. Parks & Recreation Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT LAURA BELVIN, GEORGE PFEIFFER,
DAVID BERGER, AND THOMAS GEORGE FILL VOTING POSITIONS EXPIRING APRIL 30,
2022; BOBBY JENNINGS AND GEORGE VADINO TO FILL VOTING POSITIONS EXPIRING
APRIL 30,2020; 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
c. Diversity Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT WILLIAM Yl AND VICTOR MARTINEZ
TO FILL VOTING POSITIONS EXPIRING MAY 31, 2022; 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
d. Letter to Sound Transit regarding Operation and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Sites
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino overviewed the letter as provided in the Council Agenda Packet,
highlighting the intent is to support locating the OFM at either of the Midway Landfill sites
and request the removal of the remaining Federal Way sites. This request includes
explanation of the impacts of the proposed locations would have on the city.
Councilmembers discussed their support and the benefits of the Midway Landfill sites
noting a shared stance with the City of Kent. Councilmembers also discussed the process,
cost savings, and opinions regarding which landfill site is most appropriate.
Mayor Ferrell noted it was the intention to move six (6) site further for study , however
action taken at the last Board meeting reduced the potential sites to three (3).
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED LETTER TO THE
SOUND TRANSIT BOARD REGARDING THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY -SOUTH; COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS
SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO AMEND THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE
FIRST PAGE TO "A SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IMPACT, SITE 9
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CONTAINS A CHRISTIAN FAITH SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 300
STUDENTS" CONTINUING ON WITH THE NEXT SENTENCE; COUNCILMEMBER
JOHNSON SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Honda asked to clarify the last paragraph of the first page to add the words
"Christian Faith Center and School" to the first sentence.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG RESTATED THE AMENDMENT WITH A MODIFICATION
AS FOLLOWS - MOVED TO AMEND THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE FIRST PAGE TO
"A SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IMPACT, SITE 9 CONTAINS A
CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER AND SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR 300
STUDENTS" CONTINUING ON WITH THE NEXT SENTENCE; COUNCILMEMBER
DUCLOS SECOND. The amendment 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
THE MOTION AS AMENDED 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. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #758 Approvina the Federal Wav Link Extension Proiect
Development Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING
THE FEDERAL WAY LINK EXTENSION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND SOUND TRANSIT.
Staff Report
Mayor Ferrell indicated the staff report was provided during the Public Hearing
portion of the agenda, Item 6b.
Citizen Comment - no citizen comment was received.
Council Questions - no additional Council discussion.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE JUNE 4, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Johnson
Councilmember Tran
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Duclos yes
yes
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b. Council Bill #759 Update the Limited Right -of -Way Use Permit Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
BONDING AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED RIGHT-OF-WAY USE
PERMITS; AMENDING FW RC 4.25.090 AND 4.25.100. (Amending Ordinance No. 90-50)
Staff Report
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler indicated the City needs to permit
construction in the right-of-way to ensure infrastructure is restored and the public is
protected since the right-of-way and utilities located within the right-of-way are utilized
by property owners, businesses, and residents. She reviewed the current Federal Way
Revised Code (FWRC) and indicated the current bonding requirements are onerous
and the identical for both large-scale and small-scale projects.
Deputy Director Winkler outlined the proposed changes including a limited right-of-way
use permits for small-scale projects: this type of work will require a Street Obstruction
Bond with a fixed dollar amount and timeline. This standard will save time for both
requester and staff in processing the bonds. There will also be a requirement for
insurance, which is not currently in place.
Citizen Comment
Dana Holloway requested information regarding the cost of insurance for a
landowner doing right-of-way work.
Deputy Director Winkler indicated that this is most often covered under the
homeowner's insurance.
Council Questions
Council expressed their appreciation for staff identifying and streamlining this process.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
THE JUNE 4, 2019 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
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos provided no report.
Councilmember Moore shared his concerns regarding incidents that occurred with youth in the past
few weeks and thanked the Police Department for their response. He appreciates the work of State
Lawmakers as well as the City Council and is excited to continue partnering with the Federal Way
Youth Action Team (FWYAT). He indicated he would like to see the marijuana issue brought to an
advisory vote.
Councilmember Koppang acknowledged the work of Brenda Oliver with the Federal Way Coalition
Against Trafficking (FWCAT) Break the Chains 5k. He shared his appreciation for the interest and
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involvement of John Reising regarding airport issues. He attended a NAACP meeting hosted at the
Washington Education Association Building discussing the implementation of 1-940. He believes
solutions are found when both the police and the community come together.
Councilmember Tran provided no report.
Councilmember Johnson thanked the State Lawmakers for what was approved in their budget this
year including aircraft/aviation issues as well as crime and homelessness. He encouraged citizens
and community members to do their civic duty by voting; organizing; and attending regional as well as
local meetings.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson provided no report.
Deputy Mayor Honda attended the Junior ROTC Ball at Todd Beamer High School. She reported the
eighty-five year old time capsule from Camp Kilworth has been transferred to the Historical Society. It
was opened once when it was fifty years old and will be opened again in fifteen years, when it is 100
years old.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Attest:
S ph nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 00-0-00
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