2020-02-01 Council MIN - Special CITY of
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CITY COUNCIL
2020 Annual Council Retreat Summary
February 1, 2020 — 8:30 a.m.
Dumas Bay Centre
3200 Dash Point Road, Federal Way
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-
Dawson, Councilmember Mark Koppang, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda
Kochmar.
Deputy Mayor Honda announced Councilmember Hoang Tran would not be in attendance; his
absence was excused.
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. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Clerk's Note: A report prepared by the facilitator Andrew Ballard is attached to this summary as
Exhibit A.
• Agenda Overview
• Goals for Council Retreat
4. FUTURE PLANNING/NEEDS — DEPT. DIRECTORS
• Public Works Department EJ Walsh, Director
• Parks Department John Hutton, Director
• Information Technology Thomas Fitchner, Manager
• Community Development Brian Davis, Director
• Finance Department Ade Ariwoola, Director
• Council Discussion/Questions
Mr. Ballard recessed the meeting at 10:24 a.m.
Mr. Ballard reconvened the meeting 10:37 a.m.
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5. VISIONING - FEDERAL WAY 2030
• Economic Development Tim Johnson, Director
• Headlines Exercise
• Consolidate
• Prioritize
Mr. Ballard recessed the meeting at 11:36 a.m.
Mr. Ballard reconvened the meeting 11:41 a.m.
• Frame
Mr. Ballard recessed the meeting at 12:14 p.m.
Mr. Ballard reconvened the meeting 12:47 p.m.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Allison Fine Taylor expressed concerns regarding the previously reported permit issues and
she requested improvements.
Dana Hollaway shared what she considered the top five issues facing the City of Federal Way.
BettyThr explained the current situation at her apartment complex due to new ownership;
she has concerns regarding the new lease.
Craig Patrick requested the Council approve a ten-year moratorium on marijuana shops.
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read letter from Roger G, Flygare into the record.
Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Marshall read letter from Katherine Festa into the record.
Anna Patrick shared her frustration with the situation in her neighborhood and the libraries due
to the increased number of homeless individuals.
Leah Naccarato indicated she feels safe when she visits the libraries.
7. COUNCIL GOALS (2021-2022)
• Set the Stage to Guide the Budget
• Brainstorming
• Consolidate/Prioritize
Mr. Ballard recessed the meeting at 1:54 p.m.
Mr. Ballard reconvened the meeting 2:02 p.m.
Frame Goal Statements
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8. WRAP-UP
Next Steps/Assignments
• Evaluation
• Closing remarks
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the special meeting at 3:08
p.m.
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EXHIBIT A
City of Federal Way
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Strategic Planning Retreat Report
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Vision Statement
> As a fast-growing tech hub, Federal Way offers an ideal lifestyle for families and
businesses.
Top Priority Council Goals
1. Increase sustainable revenue streams to fully fund the city budget, programs
and infrastructure. Lead: FEDRAC
a. Hire an experienced grant writer
2. Address public safety issues for residents and businesses. Lead: Parks
a. Increase number of law enforcement officers to improve ratio
b. Reduction on key crime indicators
c. Develop our own felony court
3. City government will develop a plan to realize our 2030 vision of becoming a
tech hub. Lead: LUTC
a. Study fiber optics for ROI
b. Offer training opportunities for tech jobs
c. City government to lead tech hub development
4. Develop a plan to address and prevent homelessness and related issues. Lead:
Parks
S. Develop a plan to site the OMF at the Midway landfill in coordination with
South King County Cities. Lead: Susan Honda
Miscellaneous Goal Categories
• increased staffing
• Need to build up in downtown
• Move City all downtown
• Increase the number of businesses and jobs in the downtown core
• - Protect and assist businesses during light rail construction
• Comp plan to address sub areas
• Increase neighborhood density
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EXHIBIT
• Continue to invest in roads infrastructure
• Preserve open spaces
• Parks improvement
• More green and open spaces with walkable areas
• Be an inclusive community
• Work with other South King County Cities
• Continue to invest in our youth with funding
• Increase senior services
Next Steps
• Accountability— leads report on 21/22 goals progress quarterly
• Work with the school district
Evaluation
Pros
�> inclusive dialogue
> Good plan in short time
Setting up good accountability
> Setting expectations with Mayor and directors
> Great food (especially the bacon) and jokes
Clear achievable goals
> Will market our vision and goals
> Great staff participation in planning
> Good public representation
��> Good facilitator
Cons
• Room set up made it difficult for public to hear
• Could do a live Facebook next year
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