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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 19, 2019 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Jesse Johnson,Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, and Councilmember Hoang
Tran participated via phone.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. MAYOR'S KEY TO THE CITY— SKFR FIRE CHIEF DR. AL CHURCH
Mayor Ferrell was honored to have worked with Chief Church. He recognized his length of service
and the contributions Chief Church has made over his 43 year career, and 41 years with the South
King Fire and Rescue. Over his career, Chief Church has served in every capacity of the department
and is leaving a legacy for the department and the community.
Chief Church thanked Mayor Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Honda, and Councilmembers for this recognition.
He also thanked his wife of 45 years and everyone from the department who came to support him.
Mayor Ferrell recognized the Fire Commissioners in the audience. At 6:47 p.m. Mayor Ferrell
announced the council would recess for approximately fifteen minutes for a reception honoring Chief
Church. Mayor Ferrell reconvened the meeting at 7:07 p.m.
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation — Native American Heritage Month: November 2019
Councilmember Moore read and presented the proclamation to Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Vice Chairman, Donny Stevenson; Federal Way School District Executive Director of
Equity, Pam Tuggle; Federal Way School District Native Education Coordinator,Amanda
Rambayon; and Federal Way citizen Katherine Festa.
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Mr. Stevenson thanked the Mayor and Council for this proclamation and noted the Tribe
looks forward to nurturing a mutually beneficiai collaboration with the city. He believes our
actions and decisions made today have far reaching impacts into the 7`r'generation; he is
proud to represent all indigenous people in the region.
Ms. Tuggle and Ms. Rambayon also thanked the Mayor and Council, highlighting
important programs, groups, celebrations, and support the district provides for Native
American scholars. Ms. Festa also thanked the Council and Councilmember Moore,
noting it was an honor to accept the proclamation.
Mayor Ferrell welcomed Councilmember-Elect Linda Kochmar who was in the audience.
b. 2020 Legislative Agenda
Policy Advisory Bill Vadino highlighted the key dates for the 2020 Legislative Agenda in
order to finalize the document prior to the Legislative Breakfast. Mr.Vadino noted this is a
short 60-day session and funding will be limited for significant initiatives. The goal is to
submit urgent priorities and education the legislators on future priorities.
He briefed Council on the following topics:
® New and High Priority Items;
• Transportation Priorities;
• Crime and Public Safety Priorities;
• Aircraft Noise and Health Issues Priorities;
• Homelessness Priorities; and
• Community Priorities.
Mr.Vadino reported the 2019 projects in progress, and also acknowledged Deputy Mayor
Honda requested to include the impacts of the low income housing exemption and
impacts on the city from Sound Transit Light Rail.
He will continue to work with the City Council, staff and state legislators on the draft
document which will return to the December 3, 2019 Council Agenda for final review and
approval.
Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Vadino for his work and noted the Legislative Breakfast will be
held on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00 a.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.) at the Federal
Way Community Center.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Town Center Steps Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Ferrell was pleased to announce the Town Center Steps Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
will be Wednesday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m.
EJ Walsh, Public Works Director reported on the construction near Town Center Park and
the Performing Arts and Event Center(PAEC). This project is a huge success for the city
and will connect different parts of downtown. He encouraged everyone to attend the
ribbon-cutting ceremony which will be held at the top of the stairs near the entrance to the
PAEC.
Council thanked Mr. Walsh and his staff for their work on this project which had to be re-
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engineered by staff to fit within the available budget.
Mayor Ferrell recognized Betty Taylor and Sonya Freeman in the audience. He noted
he recently met with Ms. Taylor and Ms. Freeman, and together they have created a
working group of citizens who will work on recognizing former City Councilmember and
State Representative Roger Freeman.
Deputy Mayor Honda asked the Mayor to create an equitable policy and standards
which represents the community, for future requests.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Square Park
John Hutton, Parks Director announced the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Town Square
Park will be Saturday, December 7. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 4:00 p.m. along
with various local performing arts groups. Mr. Hutton noted this is a family favorite event
each year.
Online Open House for South Federal Way Visioning
Ryan Medlen, Community Development Department Senior Planner briefed Council on
the online open house for the Framing City South visioning project. The city is working to
gather input regarding the vision for the south area of the community near the future light
rail station. He reviewed the timeline and noted currently, Phase 1 of this project includes
this online open house (link on the city webpage) which will collect feedback from
residents and business owners in this area beginning November 20 through December
11.
Councilmember Johnson was pleased to announce he attended the grand opening of
the Federal Way Youth Action Team's new location. He added the FWYAT is
committed to providing innovative services for youth, including violence prevention
programs and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Recent Events
Mayor Ferrell reported on various community events including the well-attended Veteran's
Day Celebration at Todd Beamer High School on November 9; the Federal Way
Chamber Gala at the Woodbridge Corporate Park also on November 9, and the Veteran's
Day Celebration at the Brookdale Foundation House on November 11.
d. Council Committee Reports
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) - Chair
Duclos reported the next meeting is Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference
Room.
Lod,ging Tax Advisory Committee(LTAC)-Councilmember Moore reported on various
upcoming swimming and diving events at the King County Aquatics Center.
Land UselTransoortation Committee (LUTC) - Chair Koppang reported on the most
recent LUTC meeting. He encouraged people to watch(via Channel 21 and YouTube)
or attend Committee meetings at City Hall to learn more about items on the Council
Consent Agenda. He reported the next meeting is on December 2 at 5:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers.
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Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) - Chair
Johnson reported on the most recent PRHSPS meeting. He noted the Police Chief
provided an update on burglary and theft. There was also discussion on the current
panhandling ordinance and aggressive begging. The next meeting is December 10 at
5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Regional Committees Report(PIC)-Council member Assefa-Dawson had no regional
report.
Deputy Mayor Report — Deputy Mayor Honda congratulated Chief Church on his
retirement and thanked him for his many years of service to the community. She also
thanked Councilmember Tran for visiting our Korean Sister City and delivering gifts
and letters from the Mayor and Council. She was pleased to report on the Veteran's
Day Celebration sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, Soroptimist Club, and the Federal
Way School District.
5. CITIZEN COMMENT
David Toyer represented the initiators of the annexation item. He encouraged support of that effort
and made himself available for questions following the council meeting.
Felicia Wison, the new regional library manager for the South West Region of King County shared
about the new Makers Space and invited the council to attend its Grand Opening taking place in
2020.
Linda Kochmar shared her excitement over joining the Council next year and expressed that she
would like to work on obtaining more Federal Funding for the city. She also stated her stance in
respects to the Advisory Proposition 1 outcome and she feels Council should respect the wishes of
the voters.
Jack Walsh commended the citizens of Federal Way for wisely voting against allowing marijuana
retailers in Federal Way. He thanked council in advance for listening to the residents.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: November 5, 2019 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Public Safety Testing (PST) Third Amendment
c. Brook Lake Center Connector- Project Acceptance
d. Variable Lane Use Control - 85% Design Report and Authorization to Bid
e. S 348th Entrance Sign - 85% Design Report and Authorization to Bid
f. Complete Streets ADA Upgrades - 85% Design Report and Authorization to Bid
g. Citywide Adaptive Signal Control System-ITS Improvements - Phase 1 & 2 and Phase
3-Bid Results
h. Transportation Demand Management Implementation Agreement with WSDOT
i. Commute Trip Reduction Program Implementation Agreement with King County
j. City Center Access Phase I Environmental Process Update— Preferred Alternative
k. Acceptance of Grant Offered by State Department of Commerce: EH2SHB 1923
I. Citywide Greenway Plan - Bid Update and Request to Rebid
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DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH I ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA; 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
7. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Continued from November 5, 2019 Meeting: 2019/2020 Biennial Budget Adjustment and
2020 Property Tax Levy (as required by RCW 35A.34)
Mayor Ferrell re-opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Chase Donnelly, Finance Manager, provided a review of budget and tax levy information
presented at the public hearing on November 5, 2019. He highlighted the following budget
factors:
1. Fund Balance per Council Policy—all funds within required reserve level.
• General Fund $9.OM
• Street Fund $0.5M
• Strategic Reserve Fund $3.OM
2. Interfund Loans
• PAEC Operation $0.5M
• PAEC Construction $5.OM (bonded)
3. Outstanding General Obligation Bonds
• Community Center $9.9M
• Target Property $6.OM
• SCORE $12.9M
• PAEC Capital Project $5.OM
Mr. Donnelly further explained the 2019/2020 Proposed Mid-Year proposed major
changes in the General Fund for 2019 ($1,776,677) and 2020 ($1,412,771). He also
explained the proposed changes in the budget accounts other than the general fund.
These changes for 2019 total $10,388,527 and $1,464,294 in 2020.
Mr. Donnelly also provided a report on the proposed 2020 property tax rate. He noted the
property tax has a limit factor. The 2019 rate is 0.97350 per $1,000 of Assessed
Valuation; the proposed rate is 0.93395 per$1,000 of Assessed Valuation. The new rate
is a 0.73% increase over last year.This ordinance will be certified and sentto King County
in December.
No citizen comment was received.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
2019/2020 BIENNIUM BUDGET ADJUSTMENT AND 2020 PROPERTY TAX RATE;
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG 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
Mayor Ferrell noted action will be taken on the budget amendment and property tax ordinances
later in the meeting.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Acceptance of 10% Petition to Annex a Portion of the Urban Growth Area into the City
of Federal Way
Doc Hansen, Planning Manager, presented information regarding a petition requesting
annexation into the city which was filed on September 26, 2019 from property owners
William and Patti Pruett. The total proposed area for annexation is 7 parcels totaling 21.44
acres; the request represents 16% of total land value of land to be annexed.The location
is North and adjacent to S. 320th Street and East of 1-5.
Mr. Hansen reviewed the petition annexation process and noted the applicant has met
with staff to discuss the annexation and submitted the 10% petition. If the Council accepts
the 10% petition the next step is for the applicant to submit the 60% petition, which will
also require Council approval. Following the public hearing on the 60% petition, a Notice
of Intention to Annex would be submitted to the Boundary Review Board (BRB). Final
annexation of the property would be approved by ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION PETITION,
NOT REQUIRE ADOPTION OF NEW ZONING REGULATIONS,AND REQUIRE THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION'S ASSUMPTION OF ITS PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF EXISTING CITY
INDEBTEDNESS; 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
b. Letter to FAA regarding Federal Legislative Agenda
Bill Vadino, Policy Advisor, provided background and a report on the ongoing issues
regarding airport noise in the community. Mr. Vadino noted Federal Way, Port of Seattle,
Burien, Normandy Park, SeaTac, and Tukwila are creating two letters to sign jointly.
Mr. Vadino stated one letter will go to the FAA and one letter will go to the Congressional
Delegation including Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, Representative Adam
Smith, Representative Pamila Jayapal and Representative Rick Larsen. If approved, the
Mayor will sign both letters on behalf of the City of Federal Way.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LETTER TO THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION; 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
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c. Letter to Congressional Delegation regarding Federal Legislative Agenda
Mr. Vadino presented items b and c concurrently. No further report was provided.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LETTER TO OUR
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA;
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. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill#769 Amending FWRC Title 19, Division III. Mitigation and Fees,
Adding New Chapter- SWM System Development Charges
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
THE ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE AND STORMWATER UTILITY SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES;AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER TO TITLE 19 FWRC.
Theresa Thurlow, Surface Water Manager presented Council Bill#769 asking
Council adopt a new chapter to Title 19 FWRC relating to the assessment of
Surface and Stormwater Utility System Development Charges (SCDs). Ms.
Thurlow explained the need to maintain and improve the water drainage
system as the city continues to develop.
This development charge would be a one-time assessment to new
development charged to the developer and would alleviate rate payers from
increases due to increased need in the system and maintain equity between
existing and new customers.
Ms. Thurlow highlighted a comparison of 2019 SDC Charges in the region
including Renton, Des Moines,Auburn, Redmond, and Kent. She noted even
after a 2021 rate increase, Federal Way will be below most of the region's
SWM charges. She also noted the timeline bringing this request to Council
including public hearings at the Planning Commission and review and
approval from the Land Use/Transportation Council Committee.
No citizen comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the
ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 3, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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. Council Bill #770 2019-2020 Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
18-860 AND 19-867)
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The staff report was presented during the public hearing. No citizen comment
was given. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the
record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 3, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
c. Council Bill #771 2020 Property Tax Lev
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR OF 2020.
The staff report was presented during the public hearing. No citizen comment
was given. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the
record.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
DECEMBER 3, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
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
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Tran anticipates providing full report at the next council meeting regarding his visit to
Federal Way's Sister City Donghae, South Korea. He relayed Thanksgiving wishes from Mayor Shim
to Mayor Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Honda, the City Council, and the people of Federal Way.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson expressed appreciation for being able to participate in the meeting
over the phone and provided no report.
Deputy Mayor Honda thanked staff for their assistance to make it possible to attend the meeting from
San Antonio. She extended Thanksgiving wishes and reminded people to extend fellowship to those
who might not have a place to go.
Councilmember Johnson provided no report.
Councilmember Koppang attended Lou Olmstead's memorial service and reflected on her value and
example to the community. He shared his excitement in regards to the new mission of FW Youth
Action Team which is anticipated to create creating new opportunities for youth. He attended the
Ashley House Open House at the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC) and relayed their
appreciation to the PAEC facility and staff.
Mayor Ferrell wished Councilmember Koppang a happy birthday.
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Councilmember Moore thanked staff for all their hard work on the Native American Heritage Month
Proclamation and for council input. He was glad to recognize the voices and the contributions of
Native Americans.
Councilmember Duclos provided no report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the Regular Meeting was adjourned 9:08 p.m.
Attest:
SkeoarAe Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council:
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