01-04-2022 Council Minutes - RegularWalk
Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers
January 4, 2022 — 6:30 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson,
Councilmember Erica Norton, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Hoang Tran,
Councilmember Jack Walsh, Councilmember Jack Dovey, 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
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ADD AN ITEM TO COUNCIL BUSINESS (ITEM 1) TO
AUTHORIZE UP TO $1 MILLION IN OVERTIME FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN 2022;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Norton
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes Councilmember Kochmar yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
a. Oaths of Office/Swearing-In Ceremonies
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney swore in Mayor Jim Ferrell. Mayor Ferrell then swore in
Councilmember Erica Norton for position 2; Councilmember Hoang Tran for position 4;
Councilmember Jack Walsh for the unexpired term for position 5; and Councilmember Jack
Dovey for position 6.
Councilmember Norton requested a briefing or study session on the upcoming budget for
the new Councilmembers. She also thanked the voters and her husband for his support.
Councilmember Tran thanked the voters for electing him to a second term and stated he
will do his best to serve the community. He believes staff are essential to a well -run city and
he wants to provide support to the staff for the next four years.
Councilmember Walsh also thanked the voters, noting it was an honor and a privilege to
serve. He thanked his wife for her support and the staff who worked during the most recent
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snow event to keep the roads clear and everyone safe. Councilmember Dovey thanked the
staff and fellow Councilmembers for the support and looks forward to serving the
community; he believes in a common-sense approach to city government.
b. Election of Council President and Oath of Office
Mayor Ferrell read into the record the procedures to be followed and opened the floor for
nominations.
COUNCILMEMBER NORTON NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER LINDA KOCHMAR.
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER SUSAN HONDA.
Councilmember Honda withdrew herself from consideration.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO CAST A UNANIMOUS BALLOT FOR
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WALSH. The motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Councilmember Tran
yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Kochmar yes
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney swore in Council President Kochmar. Council President
Kochmar thanked the Council and spoke to working together collaboratively.
c. Federal Way Public Schools EP&O Tax Levy Information & Tech Levy
Mayor Ferrell introduced Dr. Dani Pfeiffer, FWPS Superintendent, who presented
information regarding the Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EP&O) and
Technology Levy which are on the ballot February 8, 2022.
Dr. Pfeiffer noted these are both replacement levies and not new taxes. The Tech Levy has
been continuously supported since its inception in 2004 and the EP&O Levy has been
continuously supported since 1980. She provided detailed information on what each levy
supports including student devices, cellular hotspots, classroom presentation stations and
technology software. Likewise, the EP&O Levy will help fund nurses, paraeducators, college
and career specialists, custodians, security staff, athletics, special education programs and
more.
She provided the breakdown of the funds which would be collected which is based on
assessed value and encouraged everyone to visit the district website for more information.
Greg Baruso representing Citizens for Federal Way Schools, spoke in support of funding
needed programs and services in the schools and in making an investment in the future.
School Board Director Eito also spoke in support of the levies and asked for the Council's
endorsement and support.
Council thanked Dr. Pfeiffer, Director Eito and all those in attendance for the presentation
and information. Clarifying questions were asked regarding school nurses and if this would
fund internet and laptop access for all students.
At 7:17pm Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing for approximately ten
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(10) minutes to honor the newly sworn in members of the City Council. He reconvened the
meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Due to the amount of public in attendance and the number of requests for comments submitted, the Council
concurred to move up public comment on the agenda to the next item.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Robertson shared disappointment regarding communication and the quality of
performances at the Performing Arts and Event Center.
Ann Blevens complained about snow pack at the end of her driveway as a result of the
snow plows plowing her street. She shared her belief children who break laws should have
consequences.
Joseph Seia, Executive Director of the Pacific Islander Community Association, spoke
against item 6a stating that the City should consider greater investments into restorative
justice programs.
Dioiani ue Davis spoke in opposition of agenda item 6a; Resolution: Requesting the King
County Prosecutor Pause Implementation of the Restorative Community Pathways (RCP)
Program
Euqene Younqblood from the Freedom Project spoke in favor of restorative justice
programs and criticized the City's slogan stating that item 6a hinders opportunity.
Dyneeca Adams feels the community needs to be restored and the community pathways
program is vital.
Ken Blevens expressed concerns that the Federal Way school system is failing kids of all
races and feels the community needs to do more to stop current patterns.
Dominique Davis asked council not to pass a resolution without talking to those who created
the RCP first; she asked Council to work with the community to come up with answers.
Eddie Purpose with Progress Pushers expressed his opinion more funding is needed for
Youth Violence Prevention Programs.
Jimmy Brown feels the RCP program should not be discussed without first evaluating how
to close gaps in education, wealth, and social and emotional support.
Evan Cook urged Council to not cut the efforts of people who are working harder for less
and asked Council to help the people help Council so that we can continue to uplift and help
youth.
Lamont Styles voiced skepticism with the City Council and what they promise to do for the
community. He asked the Council and Mayor to take action for our kids.
Sean Goode with the non-profit Choose 180, suggested a regional approach is needed; he
believes young people are not problems to be solved but possibilities to be developed.
Mark Spaur raised questions about the Milton Road area re -zone and the approved traffic
study.
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Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan, Youth Violence Coordinator for Virginia Mason, a current Human
Services Commission and former employee, spoke in opposition to 6a regarding the RCP
program. She noted Federal Way is at the top of the list following Seattle and King County
for youth referrals in the juvenile justice system.
Sheley Anderson, former prosecutor, asked council to oppose the pause of a much -needed
program; Restorative Community Pathways.
Nancy Justice spoke regarding 6a. She agrees that this is a program that we need to work
together on and desires to see children helped equally regardless of race.
Anna Patrick believes there are many pieces to the justice puzzle and would like to get a
better handle on gun violence. She supports a pause and would like to see the statistics
and facts on this program.
Carolyn Hoover believes in law and order. She shared a story of a youth who went to jail
for crimes he committed and he turned his life around from there.
David VanVleet asked Council to do more about crime and public safety and listen to the
voters.
Josias Jean-Pierre shared frustrations about the continued requests to the City Council for
more resources.
Israel Espinoza shared from his experience in prison and how it motivates him to invest in
the community to better his life and others.
Saudi@ Abdullah has worked twenty-five years in criminal justice system and is resident of
the city, urged council to vote no against resolution item 6a.
Pamela Asbe spoke about the brilliance of youth and our future, she asked to reject the
pause on the RCP.
Marcus Stubblefield asked Council to reject the resolution to pause the RCP program. He
does not want to see Federal Way move backwards when the city should be moving towards
being safe and well.
Shannon Braddock, Chief of Staff to Dow Constantine, spoke in opposition to item 6a and
asked Council to reject the resolution. She noted RCP aims to divert low-level first-time
cases and has had wide level support from juvenile justice stakeholders.
Tiarra Dearbone with the King County LEAD program shared that rampant crime is not a
result of the RCP Program but rather from other failed approaches.
Sai Samineni welcomed the new Council and spoke in opposition of item 6a stating that the
program has not been functioning long enough. She would also like to see a focus on youth
homelessness.
Bob Drake indicated crime is out of control in the City and if you commit a crime, you
should be prosecuted. He asked council to pass item 6a.
Avan Musef spoke from her perspective and to some of the injustice she experiences, she
has been involved and will continue to be involved.
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City Clerk read emails in support of the Restorative Community Pathways program (RCP)
and in opposition to Council agenda item 6a from the following individuals: John Miller,
Claire Clark, ❑oni Burkett, Malika Lamont, Lisa Daugaard, Thea Oliphant -Wells. Debbie
Peterson, Joanna Howard, Carlecia Bell, and Calson Tiwevang.
Email from Josh Kim read by the City Clerk expressing concern that Ordinance #818
would have negative consequences on upstanding hotels in the City.
Following public comment, the Council returned to the Presentation portion of the agenda.
d. Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Snow and Ice Removal Update
Public Works Director EJ Walsh provided an update on the recent snow and ice event which
began on December 24. He noted crews logged 1,800 hours of plowing time over 9,000
miles, using 1,000 tons of salt over this eight -day event. He thanked staff who assisted with
the crews at the Maintenance Yard, including those who came in to cook for the crews. He
will be looking at cost estimates to add two additional plow trucks for the future. Mayor
Ferrell thanked Director Walsh and the crews for their efforts in keeping the roads safe.
COVID-19 Update
Emergency Manager Ray Gross provided an update on COVID-19 noting the United States
set a record the previous day for one -million plus cases in a single day. He noted King
County is still in a high transmission state with a daily average of 137 cases. He provided
an update on FEMA mobile vaccination unit at the Performing Arts and Event Center and
the distribution of supply kits to local restaurants and long-term care facilities with the help
of Public Health.
Retail Safety Summit
Chief Hwang noted the Retail Safety Summit would be held at City Hall on January 20 at
9:30 a.m. This meeting will give businesses the opportunity to share ideas and best
practices for creating a safer downtown. The Police Department will also provide information
on enforcement efforts. He noted this is a public meeting and may be moved to a remote
setting, if needed.
Sound Transit OMF South Update
Public Works Director EJ Walsh provided an updated regarding Sound Transit's Operations
and Maintenance Facility South. Over the last few years, Sound Transit has engaged the
region seeking a site for this facility and has narrowed the possibilities to three locations;
two options are located in the city. At the December meeting the Sound Transit Board
selected the S 336th Street (Christian Faith Center/CFC) site as the preferred alternative.
Director Walsh noted this does not remove the other two possibilities, however gives a
direction to further study and focus on the 336th site. He noted the city is unaware how and
when Sound Transit will address the city and resident comments provided thus far.
Upcoming Events
Mayor Ferrell noted the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be a remote event
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and will be shown on Channel 21. He noted Washington State Korean -American Day is
January 13.
e. Council Committee Reports
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS): Council
President Kochmar noted the next meeting of the Council Committee will be January 11 at
5:00 p.m. and held remotely.
She noted the Council Committee appointments will be made at the next City Council
meeting.
Councilmember Honda provided information and reported on her attendance at various
regional meetings including a meeting regarding assisting seniors with banking. She
expressed gratitude to Tim Johnson for putting this together and believes it will be beneficial
for seniors.
Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC): No report; next meeting is February 7.
Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC): No report;
next meeting is January 25.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC): Councilmember Assefa-Dawson reported the
next meeting will be January 12 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom where they will discuss upcoming
events and tourism updates.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: December 7, 2021 Regular and Special Meeting Minutes
b. Resolution: Ratification of the 2021 WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan/APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 22-818
c. 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project — Final Acceptance
d. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School — SW Dash Point Road Letter of
Understanding with Verizon
e. Adaptive Traffic Control, City Center Phase 2 — 85% Design Status Report and
Authorization to Bid
f. Acceptance of Housing Action Plan Implementation Grant
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR APPROVED ITEMS A THROUGH F ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously
as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING PAST 10:00 P.M.;
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Council President Kochmar
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
At 9:40 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would take a brief recess. He reconvened the
meeting at 9:49 p.m.
a. Resolution: Requesting the King County Prosecutor Pause Implementation of the
Restorative Community Pathways (RCP) Program
Intergovernmental & Public Affairs Officer Steve McNey presented information
regarding the proposed resolution asking King County to pause the RCP program. He
noted Federal Way has been supportive of RCP, however the county failed to provide
information to the city on what type of cases are eligible for this program and specifically
cases filed by Federal Way that would be or had already been referred.
Mr. McNey stated this resolution is requesting a pause on the program and believes
diversion programs are important, however, noted many concerning crimes listed which
would be currently eligible and cases are being referred without a judicial review.
Councilmembers thanked Mr. McNey for the information and asked for further
discussion on this issue, as the community is clearly invested and passionate. Multiple
Councilmembers asked for a task -force or an opportunity to engage both sides of this
issue.
Additional Councilmembers asked about the funding for this program and if jurisdictions
are being notified when cases are referred and to which providers. Mayor Ferrell
reported the South King County cities were not consulted or notified this program. He
shared this program has already begun and they have not been able to get status on
Federal Way cases under King County jurisdiction. He has strong reservations on this
program which does have include judicial review.
Discussion centered on supporting youth and diversion programs and engaging the
community and the South King County cities to have a voice to King County policies.
Mayor Ferrell noted he received correspondence from the King County Executive's
Office who offered to discuss the city's concerns.
Council noted they are willing to postpone this to gather more information. It was
requested the Mayor provide a status update at the future City Council meeting.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO TABLE THIS ISSUE TO FIRST MEETING IN
FEBRUARY; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN.
Council asked for an update be provided at the next City Council meeting. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
b. Resolution: Amending City Council Rules of Procedure to add "Deputy
Mayor"/APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 22-819
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City Attorney Ryan Call provided information regarding the request at the last council
meeting council directing him to draft a resolution to add a new City Council position of
Deputy Mayor. He briefly reviewed the proposed duties and role, which will work
collaboratively with the Council President. The Council President is statutorily the Mayor
Pro Tem.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson asked for clarification on why the change was needed
and has not been needed previously. Council President Honda noted she supports this
in the spirit of teamwork and believes it will be beneficial to help with the heavy workload.
She acknowledged it is a trial to see if this can work.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Norton
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
c. Election and Oath of Office for Deputy Mayor
Mayor Ferrell read the rules to be followed.
Councilmember Walsh nominated Councilmember Honda as Deputy Mayor.
No further nominations were provided.
A unanimous ballot was cast for Councilmember Honda. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Honda
yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney swore in Deputy Mayor Honda.
d. 2022 Legislative Agenda
Intergovernmental & Public Affairs Officer Steve McNey provided a report on the state
legislative priorities. Priorities included items related to public safety, youth violence
prevention, land use — zoning mandates, and requests for transportation revenues and
projects (including City Center Access).
Council thanked Mr. McNey for the information and asked clarifying questions regarding
transportation funding and funding for the court. Mr. McNey noted the session would be
remote which enables easier participation for citizens and Council who wish to watch
and testify.
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson supports adding a staff position to assist with and
advocate for youth violence prevention programs and funding.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY STATE
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2022 SESSION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
e. Adjusting the Cost of Living (COLA) for 2022 for City Non -represented Employees
HR Manager Vanessa Audett provided information requesting the Council authorize the
Mayor to increase the COLA (cost of living adjustment) for non -represented employees
from 2.5% to 3.5%. She noted this is an effort to keep non -represented employees
closer to market rates and other neighboring cities and represented staff. She noted the
cost including the "me too" clause is $162,000.
Finance Director Steve Groom provided information on how the city is pooling the
savings and this modification would not need a budget adjustment.
Council thanked Ms. Audett and Mr. Groom for the presentation. Clarifying questions
were asked regarding ongoing funding, and number of current vacant positions this
affects.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SALARY SURVEY
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO IMPLEMENT SAID PLAN; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
f. Lakota Middle School Safe Routes to School — SW Dash Point Road Bid Award
Public Works Director EJ Walsh presented this item on behalf of his staff. He noted due
to grant deadlines this item skipped Committee and went directly to Council for approval.
This item is a safe route to school project along Dash Point Road.
He provided the specifics on the bid process, including the apparent low bid which was
rejected due to not meeting all of the bid requirements. He noted WSDOT, the city's
grant administrator, concurred with rejecting the bid and awarding to the next low bid,
Active Construction, Inc.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AWARD THE LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL — SW DASH POINT PROJECT TO ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO THE
LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,036,036 AND APPROVE A TEN PERCENT
(10%) CONTINGENCY FOR A TOTAL OF $2,239,639.60, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously
as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
g. Authorization to Accept Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Grant Funding for
Pacific Highway at 373rd Roundabout with Median Control
Public Works Direction EJ Walsh presented this item on behalf of his staff which is grant
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acceptance for traffic improvements for a roundabout with median control at State Route
99 and S 373,d Street.
He noted roundabouts provide more safety than adding a left -turn lane and or
signalization. The median barrier will prevent left -turn and crossover collisions with U-
turns available through this roundabout and the existing roundabout at Wapato Way.
Council thanked Mr. Walsh for the information and presentation and asked clarifying
questions on traffic flow in that area in particular and asked for confirmation the
roundabout would be safer than the new one built in the same corridor further south in
Fife.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE TRANSPORTATION GRANT;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. THE motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
h. Pacific Highway South Safety Corridor Improvements
Public Works Director EJ Walsh briefed Council on the significant accidents that have
occurred in the last quarter in the area of SR99/Pacific Hwy South and the south end of
the city.
He stated the city can make safety improvements in this corridor for approximately
$225,000 which includes lane dividers to S 359th Street and install additional signage
and install reader signs. He noted WSDOT is supportive of this effort and the city would
need to secure permits from them prior to beginning work.
He provided information on cost cutting measures of spacing out the lane dividers or
only lining a portion of the roadway, however when conferring with other jurisdictions
that seems to cause additional accidents of drivers making illegal and dangerous
maneuvers to avoid the lane dividers. The materials would need to be ordered;
estimated shipping time is 45 to 60 days.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $225,000 AND
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH BETWEEN
S 373RD STREET AND THE TURN POCKET OF SOUTH 359TH STREET; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes Councilmember Tran yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes Councilmember Walsh yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Added item — Police Overtime for up to 1.0 million dollars
Councilmember Dovey would like to be on record to memorialize the request for the Mayor to
work though the budget and ear mark overtime for the Police Department, which will enable the
department to cut down on crime.
In response to a question, Finance Director Steve Groom noted the City Council previously
allocated $214,000 and he continues to monitor quarter by quarter. While he hesitates to
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support the request, he believes it could be possible. Chief Hwang provided estimates of the
cost to add extra patrols with officers in training.
Councilmember Tran questioned the analysis done to arrive at this dollar amount and if there
would be unintended impacts to other departments within the city. Councilmember Dovey
clarified the amount was intended as a cap of spending up to a million dollars over the year to
enable the Chief to make impactful changes. Director Groom stated without new revenue, the
city manages within the current budget and looks at monthly savings within that budget.
Chief Hwang stated the department has received positive feedback from the emphasis patrols
along Pacific Highway from business owners and the community. Chief Hwang and Mayor
Ferrell responded to questions raised regarding the continued need for overtime, once the
department is up to 150 officers.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED AUTHORIZE UP TO $1 MILLION IN POLICE OVERTIME
AS NEEDED FROM WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR 2022; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar
yes
Deputy Mayor Honda
yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson
yes
Councilmember Norton
yes
7. ORDINANCES
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
First Reading
a. Council Bill ##8191Modifying the City's Nuisance Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, MODIFYING THE
CITY'S NUISANCE CODE TO ADDRESS CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES AND
PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY SUMMARY ABATEMENT FOR SEVERE AND
EMERGENCY NUISANCES IN THE CITY; AMENDING FWRC 6.70.010; ADDING NEW
SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 6.70 INCLUDING SECTIONS 6.70.020,6.70.030, AND 6.70.040;
AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 1.15 INCLUDING SECTION 1.15.085.
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 00-374.)
Assistant City Attorney Kent van Alstyne provided background information on the
proposed modification of the city's nuisance code which regulates issues such as too
much rubbish, shopping carts, and dumping oil in the sewer systems.
He noted that while the code currently regulates nuisances, there is not a mechanism
for repeat or emergent nuisances. He noted many surround jurisdictions have such a
provision for this in their code. The proposed code changes include for regulation of
chronic nuisance properties and emergency abatement.
Public Comment — no comments received.
City Clerk read the ordinance title
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 18, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER ASSEFA-DAWSON. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
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b. Council gill #820/Proposed Code (12.35 FWRC) for Licensing Permanent
Supportive Housing and _Transitional Housing and Emergency _Housing and Shelter
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO
LICENSING OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING,
AND EMERGENCY HOUSING AND SHELTER; AMENDING FWRC 19.195.015, 19.200.045,
19.205.080, 19.215.070, 19.220.100, 19.220.105, 19.225.055, 19.225.075, 19.230.055,
19.230.065, 19.240.085, AND 19.240.095; AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 12.35
INCLUIDNG SECTIONS 12.35.010, 12.35.020, 12.35.030, 12.35.040, 12.35.050, 12.35.060,
12.35.070, AND 12.35.080. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 94-233, 96-270, 97-291, 99-333,
01-385, 02-423, 07-559, 09-605, AND 21-921.)
Planning Manager Keith Niven provided background on this ordinance noting Council
requested a licensing structure for Permanent Support Housing and Transitional
Housing and Emergency Shelter as allowed by ESHS1220, which required
jurisdictions to allow these uses.
Mr. Niven presented the details of the proposed licensing requirement including the
annual renewal, application fee, requirement for written safety plan, and
conduct/operation expectations.
Council thanked Mr. Niven for the presentation and asked clarifying questions
regarding the annual fee, if long term care facilities are included, and requested adding
"possession" of illegal drugs to the code of conduct requirement. Mr. Niven noted this
is an operational plan on the expectation of how they operate.
Public Comment:
Helen Kubrick spoke in concern for neighboring businesses and areas who may have
to deal with individuals with mental health issues. She would like to see the city select
a preferred referring agency and would like the residents to be screened; she also
requested the city limit the number of referrals from outside Federal Way.
City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO THE
JANUARY 18, 2022, COUNCIL MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH.
COUNCILMEMBER WALSH MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO PROHIBIT ACTIVITIES OF
POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER NORTON.
The amendment passed unanimously as follows -
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
The motion as amended passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
CouncilmemberAssefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
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January 4, 2022
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Second Reading/Enactment
c. Council Bill #818/Ordinance: Establishing a Licensing Program for Hotels and
Motels/APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 22-927
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A LICENSING
PROGRAM FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
12.55 INCLUDING SECTIONS 12.55.010, 12.55.020, 12.55.030, 12.55.040, 12.55.050, 12.55.060,
12.55.070, 12.55.080, 12.55.090, 12.55.100, AND 12.55.110.
City Clerk read the ordinance title into the record.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER TRAN. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Council President Kochmar yes
Deputy Mayor Honda yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson yes
Councilmember Norton yes
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Tran yes
Councilmember Walsh yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
Councilmember Assefa-Dawson thanked those in attendance still at lam. She congratulated
Deputy Mayor Honda and Council President Kochmar. She requested the Council be included in
meetings and looks forward to working with them. She thanked the staff for their work on sheltering
in the storms and for the city crews clearing the roads. She thanked Officer Tillford for saving
children's lives.
Councilmember Norton requested a study session for the budget. She would like to be briefed by
department directors so that she can understand the budget and the needs.
Councilmember Tran noted this is the longest meeting since he has been on Council. He expressed
congratulations to Council President and Deputy Mayor and welcomed the three new
Councilmembers. He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Walsh appreciates all the work they do together and thanked the staff.
Councilmember Dovey provided no report thanking everyone for a great meeting.
Deputy Mayor Honda thanked the Public Works Department and other staff who have worked hard
over the last eight to nine days for the snow event.
Council President Kochmar referenced looking at a study session to discuss the budget. She also
reviewed items discussed early in the meeting including the school board levy and the RCP
concerns. She also noted she received a request from the school district to use Council Chambers
for school board meetings.
9. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the regular meeting was adjourned at 1:08 a.m.
Attest:
S ph nie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: D 1 119 f)012
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