2020-07-21 Council Minutes - RegularCIT
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Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Remote Meeting
July 21, 2020 — 6:30 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting held remotely to order at 6:30 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Greg Baruso, Councilmember Hoang Tran, 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.
Mayor thanked King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer for the donation of thousands of
masks that were handed out to the community at the King County Aquatics Center.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Financial Update:
Finance Director Ade Ariwoola provided a brief presentation to update Council on the
city's financial position. Council thanked Mr. Ariwoola and asked clarifying questions
regarding salary figures in relation to closed facilities and layoffs, and the balance of
utility taxes owed after the recent court decision.
Virtual Miles for Meso — 5K
Parks Direction John Hutton was pleased to provide information on the annual Miles
for Meso 5K which was held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Public Forum with the African American/Black American Community
Mayor Ferrell noted the public forum would be held via zoom on July 29 beginning at
7:00 p.m. There will be a number of speakers including Police Chief Hwang and he
encouraged anyone wanting to attend or speak during the meeting contact his office
for more details.
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COVID-19 Phase Update
Emergency Manager Ray Gross provided updated information regarding the COVID-
19 pandemic. He reported the numbers in Washington State has now exceeded the
peak from March and shared how Federal Way is in relation neighboring cities. He
also provided information on researching long term effects of COVID and answered
the Council's various questions.
Upcoming Community Events
Mayor Ferrell shared information regarding the 64th Annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake
scheduled for Friday, July 24. The event has been modified from previous years to
comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance and
participants will be given a time slot to come and pick up dinners to go.
CARES Act Grant Distribution Update
Economic Development Director Tim Johnson provided an update to Council
regarding the CARES Act Small Business grants. Mr. Johnson thanked supporting
staff fortheir help in deploying this program which received 643 applications. He noted
the Council would be briefed on recommendations for Round 2 at a special meeting
following the FEDRAC meeting on July 28.
Governor Inslee's visit to Federal Way
Mayor Ferrell briefly reported on the Governor's visit to the Performing Arts and Event
Center on July 17 to talk to the South King County area cities and chamber leaders
including representatives from Kent, Auburn, and Pacific; the Governor held a press
conference following the meeting.
Mayor Ferrell also announced the city would have Drive-in Movie nights in August and
September at the PAEC parking lot. A showing of Toy Story 4 is scheduled for August
15 beginning at 8:40 p.m. Attendees will view the movie from the comfort of their
vehicles.
b. Council Committee Reports
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair
Kochmar reported on the July 14 committee meeting; the two items were moved
forward to tonight's Consent Agenda for Council approval.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Chair Koppang reported the last
meeting was held July 6 and all items have been moved forward for Council approval.
He announced he would be resigning from the City Council due to relocation for new
employment. He noted it has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Council.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — Chair Tran
noted the next meeting will be held July 28 at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. He thanked
Councilmember Koppang for his service and wished him well.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Assefa-Dawson reported the
next meeting will be August 12 at 10:00 a.m.
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Regional Committees Report (PIC) — Councilmember Moore asked Councilmember
Assefa-Dawson, who attended the meeting, to provide a report. Councilmember
Assefa-Dawson noted meeting focused on a Race and Equity panel; she encouraged
other Councilmembers to participate and noted they are looking for youth who are
interested in participating on the panel as well.
Council President Report — Council President Honda thanked Mayor Ferrell for inviting
the Council to attend the meeting with the Governor. She was pleased to be able to
ask him a few questions. She further noted there is a tentative schedule for the
appointment process for Council Position #5. She encouraged interested individuals
check the Council Facebook page for more information.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Bob Coleman spoke regarding a letter he wrote to the Mayor, Council and Planning Commission
containing concerns about possible conflict of interest by some of the Planning Commissioners and
concerns regarding city staff. Mr. Coleman shared he wants to see the South 376th Street minor
collector removed from the Comprehensive Plan.
Lyn Idahosa thanked Councilmember Koppang for his service. She voiced concerns about
Commissions cancelling meetings during the pandemic and the inconsistencies in the closure of park
equipment and restrooms. She indicated the black community does not want the police used as the
first line in certain matters.
Mayor Ferrell reported the play equipment and restrooms are closed in all of the city parks due
to COVID-19. He also stated the parks employees have been diligent in re -taping off the
equipment when people tear it down.
Steve Smith shared information about the upcoming 64th Annual Kiwanis Club Annual Salmon Bake.
He stated that while event will be hosted differently it will still benefit a great cause. He encouraged
citizens to purchase tickets for the event.
Kathedne Festa expressed that she is going to miss having Councilmember Koppang on the City
Council. She thanked the Mayor and Council for the great job they are doing during COVID-19 and
the Black Lives Matter movement.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: July 7, 2020 Regular and Special Meetings
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Marijuana Eradication 2020
C. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for FY2019
d. SW 356th Street Preservation Project — 85% Design Status/Authorization to Bid
e. SW 320th Street Preservation Project — 85% Design Status/Authorization to Bid
Greenway Pavement Markings Phase I — Bid Award
g. Transportation Grant Funding Applications
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH G ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Council President Honda yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
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Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar yes
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Ferrell opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
a. Six -Month Extension of Small Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Interim
Zoning Code/Ordinance
Public Works Director EJ Walsh provided a background on the small wireless
telecommunication facilities requirements. He noted due to the gap in the timeline the
request tonight is to waive first reading to allow for enactment at this meeting during
the Ordinance section of the agenda.
Citizen Comment — No citizen comment was provided.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; COUNCILMEMBER
BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
Mayor Ferrell noted action would take place later in the meeting.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Approval of 2020-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union
No. 117 Representing Federal Way Police Commanders
City Attorney Ryan Call presented the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement reached
with the Federal Way Police Commanders who are represented by Teamster Local Union
No. 117. This agreement was negotiated and has been approved by the union through
December 31, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2020-2021
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTER LOCAL UNION NUMBER 117;
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
b. Annual Pipe Rehabilitation Phase 3 (2020) Bid Award
Capital Engineer John Cole presented background information on this item. He noted six
(6) storm pipes need replacing and identified locations for these pipes throughout the city.
The city received two bids with Assorted Endeavors as the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder. Funding is available and the estimated total project cost is $150,000.
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COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO AWARD THE ANNUAL PIPE
REHABILITATION PHASE 3 (2020) PROJECT TO ASSORTED ENDEAVORS LLC, THE LOWEST
RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,486 AND APPROVE A 10%
CONTINGENCY OF $12,049 FOR A TOTAL OF $132,535 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Baruso
Councilmember Kochmar
8. ORDINANCES
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Tran yes
yes
First Reading
a. Council Bill #782/Amendina Title 19.142 FWRC. Flood Damaae Prevention
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT AND PERMITTING PROCESSES WITHIN THE CITY,
AMENDING FWRC 19.142 (Amending Ordinance Nos. 06-536,09-593,09-597, and 18-
856).
Community Development Director Brian Davis provided information on the
proposed ordinance. He noted the amendments are mandated by the State and
Federal Government in order to keep flood insurance in the National Flood
Insuranre Program provided by the Federal GovPrnmPnt HP rPviPwPd the
specific modifications which add and amend definitions, provide greater
restriction in some floodplain areas, identify Mobile Home parks as a subdivision,
and limit personal storage in floodplain areas.
Citizen Comment — No citizen comment was provided.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
AUGUST 11, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
b. Council Bill #783/ Relating to Vacation of Rights of Way
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
RIGHT OF WAY VACATIONS; AMENDING FWRC 4.20.120 AND ADDING A NEW
SECTION TO CHAPTER 19.135 FWRC. (Amending Ordinance No 19-107)
Public Works Director EJ Walsh provided background on this ordinance. He
noted this code revision will clarify and outline the process requirements to guide
the applicant, city staff and the public. Mr. Walsh noted this code revision was
reviewed and moved forward by both the Planning Commission on July 1 and the
Land Use/Transportation Committee on July 6.
Citizen Comment — No citizen comment was provided.
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City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
AUGUST 11, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
First & Second Reading/Enactment
c. Council Bill #781/Six-Month Extension of Small Wireless Telecommunication
Facilities Interim Zoning Cade/APPROVED ORDINANCE #20-890
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
THE ADOPTION AND EXTENSION OF INTERIM LAND USE REGULATIONS AND
OFFICIAL CONTROLS PURSUANT TO RCW 35A.63.220 AND RCW 36.70A.390 TO
CONTROL THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE
CITY, WHICH WERE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 19-862. (Amending
Ordinance Nos. 19-862, 18-850, 15-804, 15-797, 13-754, 11-700, 09-610, 09-605, 09-
593, 08-585, 97-291, 90-43, and 19-862).
Mayor Ferrell noted the staff report was presented as part of the Public
Hearing earlier in the meeting.
Citizen Comment — No citizen comment was provided.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED TO SUSPEND CITY COUNCIL RULE 2.2(H) TO ALLOW
FIRST READING AND ENACTMENT OF THE ORDINANCE IN ONE MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER
KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
Second Reading/Enactment
d. Council Bill #779/2019/2020 Biennial BudaetAdiustment/APPROVED ORDINANCE
#20-891
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
AMENDING THE 2019-2020 BIENNIAL BUDGET. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18-860,
19-867 AND 19-881)
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER TRAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
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COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Kochmar
yes
e. Council Bill #780/South 320th Street Annexation APPROVED ORDINANCE #20-892
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-ONE (21) ACRES KNOWN AS THE "S. 320TH
STREET ANNEXATION," INTO THE CITY PURSUANT TO RCW 35A.14.120;
ASSIGNING ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATIONS UPON
ANNEXATION; REQUIRING ASSUMPTION OF A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF CITY
INDEBTEDNESS AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER KOPPANG MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE;
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
Councilmember Baruso
Councilmember Kochmar
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
yes Councilmember Koppang yes
yes Councilmember Moore yes
yes Councilmember Tran yes
yes
Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to have attended the Unity Rally at Hillside Plaza that was
put on by a number of churches. She shared it was wonderful to see the amount of diversity and
several other councilmembers in attendance.
At Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Kochmar's request, Parks Director Hutton gave an
update on the status of the parks in the City.
Councilmember Moore shared it is bittersweet to see Councilmember Koppang go but he is thankful
for his service. He thanked Mayor Ferrell for hosting the African American/Black American Community
Public Forum and encouraged him to consider this for the Samoan and Ukrainian communities as
well. He met with the Finance Director regarding his desire for a financial dashboard as he feels this
software would make the City's budget easier for the public to understand.
Councilmember Koppang thanked Councilmember Moore for his kind words. He spoke regarding his
departure and the pleasure he has experienced serving the citizens of Federal Way in his role on the
City Council as well as the time on city commissions and committees. He looks forward to Federal
Way's future and noted his last meeting will be July 28.
Councilmember Tran expressed his gratitude for Councilmember Koppang's service, guidance and
friendship.
Councilmember Baruso is thankful forthe African American/Black American Community Public Forum
coming up and is hopeful it will continue. He expressed disappointment that Councilmember Koppang
is leaving as he was looking forward to working with him.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson was unable to join via video due to a back injury. She was also
unable to attend the unity rally supported by the faith rally but heard feedback. She shared her
appreciation for Councilmember Koppang and wished him all the best in the future.
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Council President Honda gave a reminder about the Kiwanis Salmon Bake. She shared about the
opportunity to meet with Governor Inslee at the PAEC, where she had the opportunity to ask him
about the reopening of schools. She expressed concern about the City helping support families if
children do not physically return to school. She also questioned Governor Inslee about holding City
Council meetings in person as she feels strongly the Council should attend the upcoming budget
meetings in person if they can do so safely.
Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Kochmar also wished Councilmember Koppang well and are
looking forward to him returning to Federal Way for a special presentation.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Attest:
Stepp ie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 023 -(I -Wo
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