07-20-2021 Council Minutes - SpecialCIT
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
July 20, 2021 - 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers & remote via Zoom
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:00 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.
3. STUDY SESSION: DRAFT HOUSING ACTION PLAN
Associate Planner Chaney Skadsen, provided information regarding the Draft Housing Action Plan
(HAP). Ms. Skadsen also introduced Mr. Kevin Ramsay with Birk Consulting who assisted with the
HAP. She identified the following project objectives:
• Promote new housing development that expands housing choices and is inclusive to
community needs;
• Encourage homeownership opportunities and support equitable housing outcomes;
• Plan for continued growth and ensure that the built environment promotes community
development and increases the quality of life for Federal Way's existing and future
residents;
• Preserve existing affordable housing stock to reduce displacement pressure.
She provided short term goals including evaluating the development environment and public/private
partnerships in the City Center; walkable neighborhoods, accessory dwelling units, reviewing school
impact fees, preservation of current housing levels, and tenant protections through the rental
inspection program. Metrics for each objective were also discussed for measuring output and
success.
In response to Council questions Ms. Skadsen explained the outreach process which was mainly
held remotely due to the restrictions placed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Way School District Chief Finance & Operations Officer Sally McLean provided information
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on the calculations and background of school impact fees. She provided comparisons from other
local jurisdictions.
The Council thanked Ms. Skadsen, Mr. Ramsey and Ms. McLean for the information presented. It
was suggested that staff hold an in -person open house to address and field questions from both the
community and the development community who might have not been included in the virtual
process. Mayor Ferrell noted action on this item will take place during the regular City Council
meeting.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment was received.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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6. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
Attest:
St ph nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 090-90V
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