2020-01-07 Council MIN - Regular * Federal Way
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
a January 7, 2020 — 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 Lydia Assefa-Dawson,Councilmember
Jesse Johnson, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark
Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda Kochmar.
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. Oaths of Office
• Position 1: Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson performed by King County
Superior Court Judge LeRoy McCullough
• Position 3: Councilmember Susan Honda performed by Federal Way Municipal
Court Judge David Larson
• Position 5: Councilmember Mark Koppang performed by King County Superior
Court Judge LeRoy McCullough
• Position 7: Councilmember Linda Kochmar performed by Federal Way Municipal
Court Judge David Larson
Councilmember Kochmar expressed her pleasure at returning to the City Council and looks
forward to working with her colleagues. Councilmember Koppang shared he is honored to
have been reelected and looks forward to continuing to _serve and implement positive
changes.
Councilmember Honda thanked the voters for the honor and privilege in continuing to serve
and represent the citizens of Federal Way. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated it was a
pleasure to see people in the audience and she is honored to return for another term and
looks forward to working with her wonderful colleagues.
Mayor Ferrell congratulated the new and returning Councilmembers.
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b. Election of Deputy Mayor& Oath of Office
Mayor Ferrell read the procedures to be followed for the election of the Deputy Mayor.
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE, TRAN AND ASSEFA-DAWSON NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER
SUSAN HONDA FOR DEPUTY MAYOR; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECONDED THE
NOMINATIONS.
Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Ferrell closed nominations.
MAYOR FERRELL HEARING NO FURTHER NOMINATIONS ASKED FOR ALL IN FAVOR OF
THE NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER HONDA AS DEPUTY MAYOR; Motion carries
unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Kochmar yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Mayor Ferrell congratulated Deputy Mayor Susan Honda. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney
administered the oath of office and congratulated Deputy Mayor Honda.
At 6:58 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessed for a brief reception to
honor the newly elected Councilmembers and Deputy Mayor.
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting back to order at 7:18 p.m.
c. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Mayor Ferrell invited Federal Way Lions Club member Jan Barber and four local violin
students forward to perform a brief piece of music in support of the Make Music Federal Way
event scheduled for June 2020. The Lions Club has applied for a grant from the Arts
Commission.
Mayor Ferrell noted the Martin Luther King Junior Celebration hosted by Thomas Jefferson
High School will be held at the Performing Arts and Event Center(PAEC) on January 20;the
Council annual retreat will be held February 1 at Dumas Bay Centre beginning at 8:30 a.m.
He further reported the oral argument regarding the water and sewer tax is scheduled to be
heard at the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday, January 16. The 13th Washington
State Korean-American Day Celebration in Seattle will be held on January 13.
d. Council Committee Reports
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — no report was
provided,
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Moore noted the next meeting has been
rescheduled to later in the month.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Chair Koppang reported there was good
discussion on a number of issues including panhandling issues. He reported three projects
which were funded in part by cost-savings during projects. He extended kudos to city staff for
leveraging the available funds and projects so successfully.
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Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair Johnson
reported the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14 at 5:00 p.m.; items to be
discussed include a crime report from the Chief of Police.
Regional Committees Report (PIC) — Councilmember Assefa-Dawson stated she had no
report; the next meeting will be held in February.
Deputy Mayor Report — Deputy Mayor Honda highlighted several volunteer commission
appointments are currently vacant and seeking applications. She encouraged citizens to apply
to provide feedback and input on city issues. She also noted the public is invited to the
Council Retreat on February 1 at Dumas Bay Centre;the agenda and more information will be
posted closer to the date.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Dana Hollawa asked council to identify critical issues in Federal Way and focus their attention on
those this year, as well as, establish future working plans. She would also like to see a plan in place to
mitigate the disruption the light rail construction.
Katherine Festa spoke on behalf of Count Us In announcing the need for more volunteers for King
County's Annual Point in Time Count (PIT) on January 24.
Gar Grant raised a concern regarding parking restrictions posted to accommodate garbage trucks in
his neighborhood.
Aram Kim shared her dismay regarding panhandling within the City and her view that Federal Way
has seen a fast deterioration. Ms. Kim urged council to develop an action plan that addresses these
issues.
Geoffe McAnallo , Dr. Tammy Campbell, Casty Moore Rebecca Baibak and Steve Moore,spoke
on behalf of the Federal Way Public School Board. Staff and consultants raised concerns and
disappointment regarding the permitting process during construction of three elementary schools;
written version of their comments were provided.
Janis Clark,who recently moved to Federal Way, prides herself on service and expressed she looks
forward to getting involved.
Allison Tgylor shared her desire to see different groups working together to better our community
despite differences. She also shared about the local Pride Festival that is scheduled for June.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: December 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes, December 11, 2019 Legislative
Breakfast Summary
b. Arts Commission 2020 Contract for Services
c. Arts Commission 2020 Work Plan
d. PSERN Radio End-User Service Level Agreement
e. Agreement between WTSC and the Federal Way Police Department to Provide Grant
Funding for Traffic Enforcement
f. 2020/2021 Surface Water Maintenance and Vactor Services Contract—Authorization
to Bid
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g. Resolution: Creating an Advisory Committee for the North Lake Management District
Number 2 and Establishing Duties Thereof/APPROVED RESOLUTION#20-778
h. Military Road S/S 298th Street Compact Roundabout— Project Acceptance
i. Joint Construction Agreement between City of Federal Way and Puget Sound Energy
j. 2019 Asphalt Overlay Project— Final Acceptance
k. 2019 Storm Pipe Repair Phase 1 — Project Acceptance
I. 2018 NHS Preservation Project— Final Acceptance
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH L ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBERASSEFA-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 Kochmar yes
Councilmember Tran yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Proposed Settlement Agreement—Gogel
City Attorney Ryan Call provided a very brief background on the proposed settlement
agreement.
DEPUTY MAYOR HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN THE
MATTER OF GOGEL VERSUS CITY OF FEDERAL WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000;
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Johnson yes Councilmember Kochmar yes
Councilmember Tran yes
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading
a. Council Bill #772 North Lake Management District Number 2 EstaILlling,
Assessments and Penalties
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING
THE TIME OF PAYMENT, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED ON
DELINQUENT ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE NORTH LAKE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 2.
Surface Water Duality Coordinator Leah Myhre provided a brief staff report on this
final step of the process and required ordinance for the North Lake Management
District#2. The proposed ordinance is to set fees and penalties for the assessments
on the lake.
Annual assessments are billed through the King County Assessor to all property
owners within the established boundary of the Lake Management District. The
assessment is based on property type and allows for continued funding of short and
long term lake management activities without the burden of soliciting funds.
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She noted delinquent assessments would be subject to fees following May 10 of each
year at the rate of 1% per month (interest) and 5% of the assessment (penalty),
followed by a lien placed on the property. Following the appointment of the Lake
Management Advisory Committee, assessment collection will begin in April 2020.
Citizen Comment: No citizen comment was received.
The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Myhre for her presentation.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 21, 2020, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN 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 Kochmar yes
Councilmember Tran yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported she is glad to be back and able to attend the meeting in
person..
Councilmember Johnson offered prayers for troops over-seas.
Councilmember Tran welcomed Councilmembers Koppang, Assefa-Dawson, and Kochmar and
congratulated Deputy Mayor Honda.
Councilmember Koppang reflected on the last month and a half, noting many meaningful and
wonderful community events including Federal Way Cares Christmas event at Lakota. He thanked the
Fire Department and Grace Church for their continued work in the community and encouraging
volunteers. He also participated in a Police Department Ride-Along and was able to see a new
perspective and observe how caring the officers are in the community. He encouraged community-
wide support of the Tool Library, Jeannette Brizendine's labor of love. The tools library is a wonderful
community resource and he encouraged citizens donated tools they no longer use or have room to
store.
Councilmember Moore is looking forward to the future and working with his colleagues on the Council.
He thanked the community for supporting those displaced by a recent apartment fire. He was
saddened to hear about the break in at the Tool Library and encouraged continued donations to that
wonderful community asset. He is hosting another community dinner to raise money for a local non-
profit. He congratulated Councilmembers recently elected, including the Deputy Mayor.
Councilmember Kochmar stated it is a privilege to be back on the Council a.nd to _serve this
community. She is looking forward to working together through more unanimous and split votes. She
plans to focus on state and federal lobbying efforts and has many contacts.
Deputy Mayor Honda welcomed Councilmember Kochmar back to the City Council. She also
congratulated Councilmembers Koppang and Assefa-Dawson for their successful reelection. She
would like to focus on increased revenue in 2020 and budget discussions. She also reported on
wonderful Federal Way Cares for Kids event over the holidays.
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Mayor Ferrell noted there will be a joint meeting of King County Council and Pierce County Council on
Monday, January 13 in Council Chambers to jointly interview three individuals and then appoint an
individual to fill the house seat vacated by former Representative Kristine Reeves.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. tential-L-ti ation- urs a t R X 411 {1 {i — not needed.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned 8:32 p.m..
Attest:
phanie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 0 -a�-aDaQ7
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