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2020-09-15 Council Minutes - Regular,� Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Remote Meeting September 15, 2020 — 6:30 p.m. 1. 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 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. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report Additional State Allocation to Federal Way for CARES Act — Mayor Ferrell was pleased to announce the city has received notification of an additional State allocation of CARES Act money to Federal Way. He reported on the progress of disbursing funds to local businesses and thanked Economic Development Director Tim Johnson and the Mayor's Office for their work in processing these contracts. 320th Flag Pole Installation Update — The Mayor was also pleased to report the 320th Street Flag Pole was replaced on September 1; a video recap of the project was also shown. He noted many citizens in the community and those who travel through Federal Way have missed the large American Flag which was installed six years ago. The pole was damaged months ago by a wrong way driver on 320th; financial restoration is being sought. Chamber Quarterly Meeting — Mayor Ferrell provided an update on the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting on September 8 where information was provided on the former Sears Property and Pape Kenworth project. Additional updates were provided to the business community about the CARES Act distribution and areas of collaboration with the school district. Mayor Ferrell also addressed other concerns in the community including litter build up, RV and semi -truck parking near 356th Street, homeless encampments, and a vacant burned Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page I of 6 September 15, 2020 home. He asked Community Development Director Brian Davis and Public Works Director EJ Walsh speak to these concerns. b. Council Committee Reports Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) — Chair Kochmar reported the last meeting was held on September 8 with items being forwarded to the City Council Consent Agenda. Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) — Chair Baruso reported the LUTC meeting was postponed one week due to the holiday and was held yesterday; items will be forwarded to the next Council agenda in October. Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) — Chair Tran reported the next meeting will be September 22 via Zoom. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) — Chair Assefa-Dawson reported on the meeting held last week which focused on the budget. The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. Regional Committees Report (PIC) — Councilmember Moore reported on the PIC meeting held on September 9 where discussion centered on the 2021 Legislative Agenda, Affordable Housing and Vision 2050 Plan. He also noted they were provided with a levy and ballot update on items that have passed. Council President Report — Council President Honda also reported attending meetings discussing Legislative Agendas for 2021; she looks forward to that process for Federal Way. She also noted many cities have implemented broadband access for seniors and youth, she would like more information on this process. She thanked the 23 individuals who interviewed for the Council vacancy last Thursday and noted Council would be narrowing the candidate pool tonight. She provided a report from the Board of Health meeting which included COVID-19, domestic violence, and the upcoming flu season. She thanked Director Patty Hayes for her leadership. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Travis Parks requested that a burned out house in his neighborhood by demolished. Allison Fine shared her concerns about the cost to demolish an abandoned property and asked council if selling the property is an option. Ginny Fer uson shared about her son and the financial struggles he is facing during COVID. Mary Fierke voiced her concern for those who have been financially impacted by COVID. LC Campbell thanked the Mayor for taking action to address and remove the burned -out house. Karen Brugato, who serves on the Arts Commission, shared her desire to see a budget increase for the Arts Commission. The City Clerk read a letter from Sokha Keo regarding a burned house located on 19th Avenue South. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 2 of 6 September 15, 2020 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: September 1, 2020 Regular and Special Meetings b. King County Registered Sex Offender Cost Reimbursement Agreement C. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for FY2020 COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH C ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda Councilmember Assefa-Dawson Councilmember Baruso 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS yes Councilmember Tran yes yes Councilmember Moore yes yes Councilmember Kochmar yes a. Mayor's Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Budget Presentation Mayor Ferrell presented his 2021-2022 Biennial Budget. He noted the priorities for this budget is security of residents and property; maintain a clean and litter -free city; avoid layoff of current staff; maintain current level of service; fully fund most reserve accounts; have a structurally balanced budget; and to continue recovery from the COVID crisis. He presented more information on how this proposed budget accomplishes these priorities. Mayor Ferrell noted a good city budget is not necessarily to fund everything, but to have a structurally balanced budget while providing for its residents. The complete budget is available on the city website. The Mayor also noted budget meetings will begin next week with department presentations on September 23 and 24. b. National League of Cities (NLC) Yearly Association Membership Council President Honda invited Yolanda Trout, City Councilmember from the City of Auburn, and Kirk Ross of National League of Cities to speak to the benefits of the city joining National League of Cities (NLC). COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO JOIN NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AND ALLOCATE THE ONGOING COST OF MEMBERSHIP AS PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET; COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Selection of Finalists for the City Council Position 5 Appointment Process COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO FORWARD THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR FURTHER INTERVIEWS AND FURTHER CONSIDERATION TO FILL COUNCIL POSITION 5: JACK DOVEY; JIMMY BROWN; LEANDRA CRAFT; RENAE SEAM; AND MEHDI SAHDRI; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 6 September 15, 2020 Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Resolution: Directing Staff to Procure Criminal Background Checks of Finalists for Appointment to Council Position 5, and Defining the Parameters and Use of this Information City Attorney Ryan Call briefed Council on their request to obtain a limited criminal background check on the finalist for the appointment to City Council position 5. He noted after the applicant provides consent, the background information with be pulled by the Human Resources Manager and only the information that falls within the guidelines outlined in the proposed Resolution would be forwarded to Council. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes e. Youth Commission Appointment COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT MARY ALISON WOOD AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE AUGUST 31, 2022; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Diversity Commission Appointments COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION BRANDON BRAUN, STEPHANIE SUPRIUS, AND JENNIFER FREDERICK TO FILL VOTING POSITIONS EXPIRING MAY 31, 2023; COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPOINT CARRIE BESERRA AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2023; COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson Councilmember Baruso Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes September 15, 2020 yes Councilmember Tran yes yes Councilmember Moore yes yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Page 4 of 6 7. ORDINANCES Second Reading a. Council Bill #786/Advanced Travel Expense Fund_Ordinance/APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 20-897 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE ADVANCE TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND; REPEALING FWRC 3.50.050 (Amending Ordinance Nos. 08-575 and 90-25). City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record. COUNCILMEMBER TRAIN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Tran yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso y/es Councilmember Kochmar yes 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar had no formal report; she noted she was happy to have the Mayor and staff -members address concerns. Councilmember Moore wished the Mayor a happy birthday. He also appreciated the information he received regarding the National League of Cities membership and is looking forward to the budget process this year. Councilmember Tran thanked the 23 people who applied and interviewed with them last week; it is encouraging how many citizens care about the city and are willing to step up to serve. He reported the COVID-19 statistics for Washington State and the country; he encouraged following local mandates to wear facial coverings to reduce the transmission of the virus. Councilmember Baruso also wished the Mayor a happy birthday. He also thanked the Council applicants and stated he was an applicant 6 or 7 months ago. He appreciates those who are willing to serve. He is looking forward to the budget process this year and noted National Hispanic Heritage Month. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson also thanked those who applied to the Council vacancy and urged them to not be discouraged if they were not moving forward in the process. She noted September 11 is Ethiopian New Years and is also the date she arrived in the United States 41 years ago. She also noted her support of teachers and parents who are dealing with remote education and she is hopeful life will soon return to normal. Council President Honda wished the Mayor a happy birthday. She thanked the firefighters working on the Sumner Grade Fires and has those families who have been affected are in her thoughts. She is looking forward to rescheduling the events which were canceled due to the poor air quality including the litter pick up event. She reported on her attendance at the 9-11 Memorial, she acknowledged there is a generation now that was not alive to witness the pain and despair of that day and believes 9-11 should be a national holiday. She thanked everyone for a good meeting tonight and noted the budget meetings begin next Wednesday. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 5 of 6 September 15, 2020 9. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m Attest: - &41 5e aie Co- urtney City Clerk Approved by Council: 11010012V2,) Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 6 of 6 September 15, 2020