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2020-10-20 Council Minutes - RegularCIT Federal Way CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Remote Meeting October 20, 2020 — 6:30 p.m. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ferrell called the meeting held remotely to order at 6:32 p.m City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Greg Baruso, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Councilmember Leandra Craft, Councilmember Martin Moore, and Councilmember Linda Kochmar. City staff in attendance: City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO PULL ITEM 6A POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION (PSSA) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND BRING BACK TO COUNCIL AT A FUTURE DATE; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes 3. PRESENTATIONS Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes a. Introduction of New Councilmember Leandra Craft — Position 5 Mayor Ferrell introduced and welcomed newly appointed Councilmember Craft to the "virtual' dais. Councilmember Craft was appointed by the City Council on October 15, 2020. Council President Honda and Councilmembers congratulated and welcomed Councilmember Craft. b. Proclamation: Federal Way - A Welcoming, Inclusive City Mayor Ferrell read and virtually presented the proclamation to members of the Federal Way Black Collective. Those who spoke and thanked the Mayor and Council for this acknowledgement of working together towards positive change included Cynthia Ricks- Maccotan, Lyn Idahosa, and Luckisha Phillips, and Yohanna Tewolde. Councilmembers Assefa-Dawson and Baruso also spoke to this proclamation and its meaning to the community. Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 1 of 8 October 20, 2020 c. Proclamation: Indigenous People Day — October 12 Councilmember Assefa-Dawson read and spoke to this Council Proclamation recognizing Indigenous People Day. d. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month — October 2020 Council President Honda read the proclamation and invited Janet Chance, Chair of the Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force, to virtually accept and speak to the importance of programs and assistance to victims and their families, especially during this time with the pandemic. e. Sound Transit Public Art Program Update Mayor Ferrell invited Sound Transit representatives Ashley Long, Public Art Project Manager; Katie Drewel, Government and Community Relations Officer; and Barbara Luedke, PublicArt Program Manager to provide an update to Council on the proposed concept for the public art at the Light Rail Station. Ms. Long presented background on the artist and work which has incorporated the feeling of Federal Way and the community. Councilmembers asked varying questions of Ms. Long and her counterparts as to the context of the art selected and their concern over not having input on art that is being placed in the community. Council noted multiple concerns with the project. f. 2019 Financial Audit Report Finance Director Ade Ariwoola provided a report on the successful 2019 Financial Audit. He noted the auditors have worked hard since February and he appreciates their time in being thorough. Councilmember thanked Mr. Ariwoola and his staff for their hard work and congratulated them on another clean audit. g. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report Mayor Ferrell reported on another well attended African American/Black Community Quarterly Meeting on October 14. He thanked Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan for facilitating the meeting as a moderator with good discussion between the Council and the community. He also noted the Community Litter Pickup on October 17 was well attended and those who participated respected the social distancing rules. Attendance was estimated at nearly 100 people. Mayor Ferrell shared excitement about the City's 30 -year Time Capsule Event at the Performing Arts and Event Center on November 6 at noon. The time capsule will then be opened on the city's 60th Anniversary of incorporation. Items included in the capsule will include those donated from the city, school district, historical society and the community at large. He also provided some Halloween Safety Tip and Suggestions and referred citizens to the city website for more helpful advice on how to celebrate the holiday with your family in a safe and responsible manner. h. Council Committee Reports Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Kochmar reported the last meeting was held on October 13. She noted the items which passed through Committee and are now on the Council Consent Agenda. The next meeting is November 10 at 5:00 p.m. Federal Way Cite Council Regular A9inules Page 2 orb October 20, 2020 Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) Chair Baruso reported on the October 5 meeting, highlighting the items moved from Committee to the Council agenda. The next meeting will be November 2 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Finance. Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee FEDRAC Chair Tran noted the next meeting will be October 27 at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported on good news this week regarding NCAA Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships which will be held at the King County Aquatics Center in 2024. She thanked the Committee and specifically Tim Johnson for all his hard work on securing this bid. She also noted the next LTAC meeting will be held November 11 at 10:00 a.m. Regional Committees Report (PIC) Councilmember Moore was unable to attend the meeting, however the next meeting will be held November 11 and topics will include discussion of the legislative agenda and affordable housing tax. Council President Report- Council President Honda noted she attended the African American/Black Community Quarterly Meeting and the King County Board of Health. She also attended South County Area Transportation Board Meeting where Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff spoke about budget concerns and unfunded projects; she will forward the PowerPoint presentation out to Councilmembers for their review. She encouraged Council to take advantage of virtual conference and seminars through NLC and AWC. She encouraged everyone to attend the Farmers Market on Saturday, October 31 for fun games and prizes for kids ages twelve and under. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Bernadine Lund shared that she believes the city should rejoin the Seattle Tacoma Airport Stakeholder Advisory Roundtable and advocate for our community. She would like to see the meetings records and for the airlines and the Port to be honest with citizens. Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan spoke in support of agenda items 5e and 6d. She is happy about The City's involvement in VITT and the transparency this creates. Ms. Ricks-Maccotan is also excited about the use of the Covid-19 Relief Grant to help families in need. Sam Rise spoke on behalf of Sound Alliance in support of the one-tenth of 1 % tax proposal to fund housing for homeless individuals in King County. Mr. Rise stated that housing is essential to human dignity and as an educator, shared his passion to help children living in poverty and experiencing homelessness. Lori Sechrist with Save Weyerhaeuser Campus shared findings from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the historical significance of the former Weyerhaeuser property. She encouraged the Mayor and Council to continue to look at the historical significance of the property to the community for now and generations to come. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: October 6, 2020 Regular and Special Meetings b. South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2021-2022 Workplan C. South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) 2021 Budget Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 3 of 8 October 20, 2020 d. Resolution: Pooling Funding Between South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Cities Related to Affordable and Supportive Housing — Sales and Use Tax (RCW82.14.540) As Authorized by Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1406/APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-797 e. Valley Independent Investigation Team Agreement (VITT) Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET)/ U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental h. Thundering Oak Enterprises Contract Amendment for Tree Services i. Portable Toilet Services Contract Amendment Authorization to Accept King County Flood Control District 2020 Flood Reduction Grant Award in the Amount of $200,000 Resolution: Authorization to Accept Transportation Grant Funding/APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-798 Citywide Variable Lane Use Control —Authorization of Contract Expenditure Increase m. 2019 Storm Pipe Repair Phase 2 — Project Acceptance COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH M ON THE CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes a. Police Support Services Association (PSSA) Collective Bargaining Agreement This item was pulled from the agenda at beginning of the meeting. No action taken. b. Discussion regarding rejoining Seattle Tacoma Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Policy Advisor Bill Vadino provided background information on StART (Seattle -Tacoma Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table). StART was created to provide an opportunity for communities impacted by the Port to discuss matters of mutual concern. Cities involved were Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Federal Way. On August 13, 2019 the Mayor and Council took action to suspend involvement in this group until a time when issues of concern to other cities as well had been addressed. Council directed staff to return to the City Council to seek authority to resume participation once concerns have been addressed. Mr. Vadino highlighted the thirteen (13) main concerns the airport cities voiced along with the response from the Port and areas of consensus. He noted that while not all of the concerns have been addressed the cities of Burien and Des Moines have resumed involvement with StART joining the three airport cities of Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila. Federal Way City Council Regular Minules Page 4 of 8 October 20, 2020 Councilmember Baruso recused himself as he is employed by the Port. Council thanked Mr. Vadino for his presentation and stated the belief that elected officials should be involved and the meetings should be recorded. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED THAT THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REJOIN THE SEATTLE -TACOMA AIRPORT STAKEHOLDER ADVISORY BOARD ROUNDTABLE (StART); COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6:0 with one recusal: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso recused Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes c. Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date for the Transportation Improvement Plan Amendment City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez presented information regarding setting the public hearing date for the adoption of an amendment to the 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Plan. Mr. Perez noted the city has applied for two grants for projects on S 288th Street, which are required to be included in the TIP for the grant award. COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes d. King County COVID-19 Relief Grant Change of Scope and Allocation Economic Development Director Tim Johnson provided information regarding the change of scope and allocation for a portion of the CARES Act funds. The proposed change will address individual financial stability and support the reopening of amateur sports, hospitality, and tourism. The proposed reallocation includes staff time necessary to implement the programs by the end of the year. Funds will be reallocated to the following programs: • Financial counseling support for vulnerable communities impacted by COVID-19 from job loss or reduction ($90,000) • The return of amateur sports in a COVID-19 Environment ($20,000) • The Hospitality Education and Tourism Training will transition to an online program that will further the goal of providing information on City assets and tourism venues for front-line employees of Federal Way ($20,000) • Staff implementation and PPE ($19,000) COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE OF SCOPE AND ALLOCATION OF THE KING COUNTY GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS NEEDED TO USE THE FUNDS AS OUTLINED; COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes Federal Way Cite Council Regular Minutes Page .5 of '8 October 20, 2020 e. Allocation of CARES Act Funds for Accounting/Budget and Transparency Software Finance Director Ade Ariwoola provided background and information on the financial software OpenGov. He noted this software is already used by many jurisdictions will help with transparency and with budget input and staff time. He explained the software and implementation costs are covered for the first 5 -years and is reimbursable with CARES Act funds. Mr. Ariwoola also introduced Mr. Greg Balter, Account Executive with OpenGov who also answered technical questions. Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ariwoola for the presentation and asked he provide an update on how much money has been paid out using the CARES Act funds. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes 7. ORDINANCES First Reading a. Council Bill #788 Ordinance: Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezone ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP, AND APPROVING A CITIZEN INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AND LEGISLATIVE REZONE OF 5.01 ACRES LOCATED EAST OF PACIFIC HWYAND SOUTH OFTHE276TH PARKAND RIDE, PARCELS 720480-0172 AND 720480-0174 FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RS 7.2) TO MULTIPLE FAMILY (MF 1800). (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 95-248, 96-270, 98-330, 00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 05-490, 05-491, 05-492, 07-558, 09-614, 10-671, 11-683, 13-736,13-745,15-796,15- 798, 3-736,13-745,15-796,15- 798, 18-843 AND 19-866) Community Development Director Brian Davis provided background regarding the proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezone request to reclassify/rezone property in Redondo Heights from single family high density to multi -family high density. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved the proposal on July 15, 2020 and the Land Use Council Committee moved this discussion to full Council. Mr. Davis noted the proposal is adjacent to multiple family/commercial/transit areas making it a compatible use. Councilmember Moore recused himself as he is a Board Member for the Multi Service Center. Public Comment: Robin Corak with MSC shared additional information aboutthe rezone requestforthe Redondo Heights project. Mark Simpson, with Bumgardner Architects, clarified the total number of units that would be allowed on a property of this size is no more than 130. The City Clerk read letters from Matthew Chantry and Telda Holmes supporting the rezone of the Redondo Heights project. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. Federul 1Vay City Council Regular Alinittes Page 6 of 8 October 20, 2020 COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE NOVEMBER 4, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously 6:0 with one recusal: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore recused Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes b, Council Bill #789 Ordinance: Amendment to FWRC 19.250, Cottaqe Housinq ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO UPDATING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING FWRC 19.250.030; REPEALING 19.250.150 (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-533 AND NULLIFYING ORDINANCE NO 08-580) Associate Planner Chaney Skadsen provided a brief presentation on the topic of Cottage Housing. She noted the Planning division received an application for a code amendment to allow this type of housing under Title 19. The term "cottage housing" refers to small detached houses on small lots built in clusters. She noted these type of developments are innovative and land efficient as they tend to attract smaller households with fewer bedrooms, fewer cars, and communal amenities. Ms. Skadsen noted this type of housing is largely missing from the housing options the city currently offers which is mainly single family housing and multi -family housing. Council thanked Ms. Skadsen for the presentation and asked clarifying questions including referencing the school impact fees. Community Development Director Brian Davis said he is currently working with the School District on the impact fees and' will provide a report back to Council. No public comments were received. City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE NOVEMBER 4, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; COUNCILMEMBER TRAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Council President Honda yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Tran yes Councilmember Craft yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Second Reading c. Council Bill #787 Ordinance: Minor Amendments to Title 14. Title 18. and Title 19 of FW RCIAPPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 20-898 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO UPDATING THE ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE; AMENDING FWRC 14.10.020, 14.10.040, 18.05.010, 18.30.080, 18.35.090A, 19.05.040, 19.05.150, 19.05.190, 19.45.015, 19.50.050, 19.65.070, 19.70.060, AND 19.105.070. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-40,90-43; 92-133; 93-192-.97-291-198-309; 00-375; 01-399; 04- 468;07-554; 07-573; 8-585; 08-583; 09-593; 09-594; 09-605; 09-610; 10-653; 12-727; 14-760; 15-804; 16-812; 17-834; AND 18-844) City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title. Federal Wap City Council Regular Minutes Page 7 of 8 October 20, 2020 COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; COUNCILMEMBER MOORE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follow: Council President Honda yes Councilmember Craft yes CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes Councilmember Baruso yes Councilmember Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar had no report this evening noting her concern for decisions being made solely by Sound Transit for our community. Councilmember Moore congratulated Councilmember Craft on her appointment. Councilmember Craft thanked the Mayor and Council and noted she attended the clean-up event at the PAEC and was able to bring her family. She was happy to be able to meet many members of the community. Councilmember Tran welcomed Councilmember Craft and thanked all the applicants who applied to fill the vacancy. He appreciates citizens who are willing and able to step up and serve. He noted he recently took a COVID test and was pleased to test negative; he encouraged citizens to utilize the free testing in the community. Councilmember Baruso also welcomed Councilmember Craft to the virtual dais, he is hopeful they will all one day make it back to in person meetings. He also recognized October 18th as the 433rd Anniversary of Filipinos landing on the Central Coast. Councilmember Assefa-Dawson welcomed and congratulated Councilmember Craft. She encouraged councilmembers to sign up for training opportunities. She also noted she was tested for COVID and also had negative results. Council President Honda spoke regarding concerns with the artwork proposed for the Sound Transit light rail station. She is hoping more thought and study go into the piece before it is finalized. She welcomed Councilmember Craft to the Council and thanked her for attending and bringing her young family to the litter pick up event at the PAEC. She thanked Executive Assistant Jeri -Lynn Clark for ensuring the event was safe and successful. She looks forward to the budget meeting tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Attest: ep a ie Courtney City Clerk Approved by CouncidiI0070 Federal Way City Council Regular Minutes Page 8 of 8 October 20, 2020