2019-12-11 Minutes - Legislative Breakfast CITY OF
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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST SUMMARY
Federal Way Community Center— Breakout Room C
876 S. 333rd Street— Federal Way, WA 98003
December 11, 2019 -8:00 a.m.
Summary
1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Councilmember
Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Mark Koppang,
Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember-Elect Linda Kochmar.
Councilmember Hoang Tran was unable to attend the meeting.
State Legislators in attendance: Senator Claire Wilson, Representative Kristine Reeves, and
Representative Mike Pellicciotti.
Staff support: Policy Advisor Bill Vadino and City Lobbyist Ehren Flygare.
Mayor Ferrell thanked the legislators for their work and partnership with the city staff. He provided
a review of legislative accomplishments and current status of legislative priorities.
2. LEGISLATORS' GOALS
Senator Claire Wilson, Representative Kristine Reeves, and Representative Mike Pellicciotti each
briefly spoke to their overall goals and priorities for the upcoming session.
3. DISCUSSION OF PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
a. Education and Youth discussion led by Councilmembers Johnson, Koppang and
Moore; Dr. Campbel8 was invited into the discussion.
b. Crime and Public Safety discussion led by Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson,
Johnson, and Moore.
c. Homelessness discussion led by Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Assefa-
Dawson.
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d. Transportation discussion led by Deputy Mayor Honda and Councilmember Koppang,.
e. Aircraft Issues discussion led by Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson and Koppang.
f. Quality of Life, Veterans and Seniors discussion led by Deputy Mayor Honda and
Councilmembers Johnson and Moore.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell thanked the state delegation for taking time to meet and discuss the issues and
priorities for the Council.
There being nothing further on the agenda; the Special Meeting was adjourned 9:06 a.m.
Attest:
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Sfefhafiie Courtney
Ciy Clerk
Approved by Council:
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