01-05-2021 Council Minutes - RegularCIT
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Remote Meeting
January 5, 2021 — 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
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
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A DISCUSSION ITEM
TO COUNCIL BUSINESS ENTITLED DISCUSSION REGARDING WORKING WITH OTHER
SOUTH KING COUNTY CITIES ON A HOUSING ACTION PLAN; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. AWC Retro Pool Refund
Councilmember Craft yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Kochmar yes
Mayor Ferrell noted due to a scheduling conflict, Peter King and Brian Bishop of AWC
were unable to join the meeting and will be rescheduled to a later date.
b. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Eyes on Federal Way App — Launched December 15
IT Director Thomas Fichtner provided a brief update on the success of the citizen portal
which launched on google play and the app store on December 15. Mayor Ferrell thanked
Mr. Fichtner and his staff for getting this helpful app up and running and also thanked the
Parks and Public Work Crews who are fielding and responding to many of the reported
issues.
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*Clerk's Note: Due to technical issues these items were taken out of order.
Paint the Plow Recap
Public Works Director EJ Walsh reported on a recent event in conjunction with the Boys
and Girls Club. He noted this was an educational project where the students who
participated selected the theme "Only rain down the drain" and learned the importance of
Surface Water Management. Students of varying ages then worked together on artwork
which they later painted on city snow plows.
The Mayor provided a thank you letter to each student who participated and noted the city
will use the plows this winter, the goal is both to provide educational component to the
Boys and Girls Club and put a smile on the community's face as they see them driving
around town. In response to a question, Mr. Walsh noted the paint is environmentally safe
and will be pressure washed off at the end of the season for this project next year.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Emergency Manager Ray Gross provided an update on the process of administering the
COVID-19 vaccines. He provided information on the vaccination locations forthe current
group (1 a) which includes public health clinic, long term care facilities, hospitals and high -
volume sites and suggested people look at the phase finder app from the CDC to identify
which their group.
He also noted the Department of Health will eventually do free clinic and checking with
individual healthcare providers to learn if they are offering vaccines. He also discussed the
demand for the vaccine and the discussion of modifying the dose to create more doses.
This is currently not in practice as the vaccine consists of two shots.
Mr. Gross also noted since the start of the pandemic through January 4, Federal Way has
had a total of 5,070 positive cases; 328 hospitalizations; and 63 deaths.
Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Gross for the information and asked clarifying questions
including cases in private schools and/or daycare facilities and symptoms of the new
strain of COVID.
MILK Jr. Virtual Celebration
Mayor Ferrell announced the pre-recorded Martin Luther King Jr. Event which will be
broadcast on Monday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. He thanked Executive Assistant Jeri -
Lynn Clark for coordinating this virtual event for this national holiday.
c. Council Committee Reports
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Chair Kochmar
reviewed the agenda for the January 12 meeting scheduled at 5:00 p.m.
Land Use[Transportation Committee (LUTC): Chair Baruso reported on the LUTC meeting
noting the approved items will be considered by City Council at their regular meeting
scheduled January 19.
Finance, Economic Development Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): Chair Tran reported
there was no December meeting and the next meeting will take place January 26 via Zoom.
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Lodging Tax Advisory_ Committee „(LTAC): Chair Assefa-Dawson noted it was a longer
meeting than usual as there were many exciting opportunities. The next meeting is January 13
at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. She reported on a new website and tourism training program that will
be available later in January and she thanked Tim Johnson and the Chamber of Commerce
for their hard work and assistance.
Regional Committees Report (PIC): Councilmember Moore reported he did not attend the
December 9 meeting, however plans to attend the upcoming January 13 meeting. He noted
much of the meeting discussion is regarding the Legislative Agenda.
Council President Report: Council President Honda attended the Public Issues Committee
(PIC) meeting in December and most of the meeting was devoted to the legislative agenda.
She encouraged council to attend the PIC meeting as it is a good way to meet other
Councilmembers from the region and learn what other cities are doing. She reported on the
National Remembrance Event for COVID-19 victims and announced the Council would be
hosting a "Coffee with the Council" event to discuss elected office in Federal Way. She
encouraged citizens to apply for open vacancies on the Citizen Boards and Commissions.
She voiced her frustration for local businesses and restaurants who are once again restricted
by the Governor orders, and knows these businesses are hurting.
At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be taking a brief recess for
approximately 10 minutes. The meeting was reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
CJ Cabiles shared his desire to see an indoor skate park in the Federal Way area.
Gregory Bush spoke on behalf of AT&T thanking the City for its efforts to update the wireless code
and he shared anticipation of continuing to work with the City of Federal Way regarding this matter.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes — December 1, 2020 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes; Summary of
December 15, 2020 Special Meeting — Legislative Breakfast
b. Downtown Staircase — Project Acceptance
C. SW Dash Point Road at 47th Ave SW Compact Roundabout — 85% Design Report
and Authorization to Bid
d. Pacific Hwy S Non -Motorized Corridor — 30% Design Report
e. S 314th St Improvements - 30% Design Report
f. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School 85% Design Status Report and
Authorization to Bid
g. Authorization to Accept Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects
h. Award Concrete Beveling Services - Trip Hazard Removal Contract
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEMS A THROUGH H ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO 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
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. S 320th Flagpole Rehabilitation Project Acceptance
Public Works Director EJ Walsh reported this project, funded by the Risk Fund, was
completed substantially under budget. The repairs were needed to a wrong -way driver
and the flag was removed from the pole for many months due to safety concerns.
The project savings totaled $127K and was due to both the hard work of staff and the
ability to reuse the current foundation, which was an unknown at the time of project
estimate. Staff internally completed many of the items to prepare the site including
repairing the irrigation system and replacing the damaged landscape. The remaining
funds will be transferred back to the risk fund and not allocated to other projects.
Mayor Ferrell stated this case involving an individual who caused the damage is still
pending in court; pending the outcome the city could seek restitution.
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO APPROVAL OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOUTH 320TH
STREET FLAGPOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,634.02 AS
COMPLETE; COUMCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON 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
b. Federal Lobbyist Contract
Policy Advisor Bill Vadino introduced Federal Lobbyist Richard Agnew who virtually
attended the Council meeting. Mr. Vadino noted Mr. Agnew represents VNF which is a
very well-known lobby firm and will be working to assist Federal Way in the federal
lobbying efforts. The allocation to fund a federal lobbying contract was added to the
2021/2022 biennial budget and approved in December 2020.
Mr. Agnew, a long-time Federal Way resident noted he is excited to start working to
leverage federal dollars for city projects.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. Vadino and Mr. Agnew and look forward to future
updates on lobbying efforts.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT; COUMCILMEMBER 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
C. ADDED ITEM: Discussion Regarding Working with other South King County Cities
on Housing Action Plans
Council President Honda reported on the presentation and discussion at the Land Use
Transportation Committee meeting (LUTC) meeting (on January 5, 2021) regarding
the city's Housing Action Plan. The divide between North King County cities median
household income as compared to South King County cities was discussed as well as
how that affects housing cost and availability.
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The Council requested the Mayor, look into forming a coalition with neighboring South
King County cites to collaborate on these housing issues and the Housing Action Plan
(HAP) and Sound Transit Light Rail. Councilmembers also asked the city work with
entities such as SKHHP and AWC as they might have helpful tool kits in place.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT HONDA MOVED TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO CONVENE THE CITIES IN
SOUTH KING COUNTY TO WORK ON THE HOUSING ACTION PLAN AND OTHER ISSUES THAT
COME UP. SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER CRAFT. 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 #795: School Speed Limit Ordinance Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS; AMENDING FWRC 8.30.020, 8.30.030, 8.30.040; AND ADDING A
NEW SECTION TO FWRC 8.30. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-29, 92-145, 93-
177, 96-259, 00-364, 03-449, 10-668, 10-669, 10-675, 13-740, 15-807, AND 17-832)
City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez provided information regarding school zone speed limits.
He highlighted the Lakota Safe Routes to School Project with the existing and proposed
changes. This ordinance would create a new section to allow the Public Works Directorto
determine locations of 20 mph school speed limits and also amends several sections to
replace outdates terminology.
No public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 19, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUMCILMEMBER TRAIN 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
Council Bill #796: Amendments to the Federal Wav Revised Code (FWRC
Chapters 4 and 19 related to Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES; REPEALING AND REPLACING
FEDERAL WAY REVISED CODE CHAPTERS 4.23 (SMALL WIRELESS
DEPLOYMENT), 4.24 (ELIGIBLE FACILITIES REQUESTS -FEDERALLY REQUIRED
REVIEW PERIODS), AND 19.256 (WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES) IN
THEIR ENTIRETY; REVISING CHAPTER 4.22 (FRANCHISE FOR USE OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY); AND ADDING NEW CHAPTER 19.257 (ELIGIBLE FACILITIES
REQUESTS). (REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 20-890, 20-833, 19-862, AND 18-850
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 17-833, 18-863, AND 18-851)
Deputy Public Works Director Desiree Winkler provided information regarding amending
Titles 4 and 19 of the Federal Way Revised Code related to wireless telecommunication
facilities. Ms. Winkler provided background information and detailed timeline of the
process to date regarding wireless telecommunication facilities. She provided information
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on permitting and timelines including franchise agreement, master lease, small wireless
permit, environmental review (if applicable) and Right -of -Way permits.
Ms. Winkler provided examples of design standards and referenced the comments
received from the industry and the updates made to meet current Federal Law. In addition
to industry feedback, the city has provided for public comments at the Planning
Commission and Land Use Transportation Committee prior to Council.
No public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 19, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUMCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Honda
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Baruso
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
Councilmember Craft yes
Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Kochmar yes
c. Council Bill #797: Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Rezone
AN 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 5.48
ACRES LOCATED EAST OF PACIFIC HWY AND SOUTH OF THE REDONDO
HEIGHTS PARKAND RIDE, PARCELS 720480-0172, 720480-0174 AND 720480-0165
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, 18-843 AND 19-866)
Principal Planner Doc Hansen noted the proposed ordinance is a modified proposal of
what had been presented to City Council on October 20, 2020 for first reading. He noted
the applicants expressed interest in modifying their proposal and he believes the outcome
is an improvement to the original proposal. This was presented to the Land
Use/Transportation Committee on December 7 and there were no changes made to the
previous determinations.
No public comment was received.
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCILMEMBER BARUSO MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 19, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT;
COUMCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON 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
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson wished Economic Development Director Tim Johnson a happy
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birthday and expressed appreciation for his work with the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Baruso also wished Mr. Johnson a happy birthday and encouraged individuals to get
the COVID-19 vaccine when possible.
Councilmember Tran wished everyone a happier and healthier 2021 as well as a happy birthday to
Mr. Johnson.
Councilmember Craft continued the birthday wishes for Mr. Johnson. She also warned the public of
scam phone calls mimicking the King County Courts asking them to be careful and vigilant.
Councilmember Moore expressed optimism and hope for the coming year. He highlighted portions of
the meeting and stated he will be focusing on the creation of job opportunities in Federal Way. He too
wished Mr. Johnson a happy birthday.
Councilmember Kochmar joined colleagues in best wishes for everyone and appreciates the
information from Doc Hansen and Brian Davis regarding the downtown. She feels most individuals do
not understand how zoning can affect a developer and future building.
Council President Honda shared birthday wishes to Mr. Johnson. She wished a happy new year to
everyone and this hopeful this will be a better and healthier year
Councilmember Moore announced it is Chief of Police Andy Hwang's birthday and all of council
wished him a happy birthday too.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Attest:
Sit p anie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 0111119024
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