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What passed
- Farmers Market budget and staffing: Council approved the 2025 City of Federal Way Farmers Market budget and the addition of 0.85 full‑time equivalent (FTE) staff to manage the market. The motion passed unanimously after a presentation from Bill Bodino and staff that described vendor, EBT and sponsorship mechanics and projected a revenue‑neutral season.

- City Council chambers AV upgrade: Council authorized sending the city council chambers AV upgrade request to bid. Council and staff discussed relocation options during the roughly 60‑day construction window and committed to holding in‑person meetings at alternative city venues; the motion passed unanimously.

- Safe City camera purchases: Council approved purchase/installation of new safe‑city cameras funded through a legislative grant. Council Member McDaniel voted no on the item citing concerns about long‑term maintenance and surveillance scope; roll call showed a 6–1 approval with McDaniel opposed.

- Hire capital projects manager (King County Parks Levy): Council approved hiring one FTE for a capital projects manager funded from King County parks levy funds to accelerate backlog projects and pursue grants. The position was described as project‑management and grant‑writing focused; the final vote recorded a 6–1 approval.

- WCIA risk reduction grant: Council accepted a WCIA risk‑reduction grant for $15,000; the motion passed unanimously.

- Annual code amendments and park impact fee methodology: The council advanced and approved several code cleanup and technical amendments for Titles 18 and 19 and forwarded the park impact fee methodology amendments for second reading and enactment. These amendments update references and set an inflation‑adjustment approach consistent with state law (Senate Bill 5258) and the city’s adopted park impact fee study.

Why it matters: The decisions move multiple administrative, capital and service items forward at once. The Farmers Market action transfers operational responsibility to the city and creates recurring staff capacity; the AV upgrade will temporarily relocate meetings and require logistics planning; the capital projects manager is intended to help close a backlog of park and facilities work that staff said cannot be managed within current bandwidth.

Key vote details (selected):
- Farmers Market 2025 budget & 0.85 FTE — passed unanimously.
- AV upgrade request to bid — passed unanimously.
- Safe City cameras purchase (consent item E) — passed 6–1 (Council Member McDaniel opposed).
- Approval to hire capital projects manager funded by King County Parks Levy (item H) — passed 6–1 (recorded as one dissenting vote).
- WCIA risk‑reduction grant acceptance ($15,000) — passed unanimously.
- Multiple annual code cleanup ordinances (Titles 18 and 19) — advanced with affirmative votes; ordinance amendments were forwarded for second reading where required.

Next steps: Staff will coordinate logistics for meetings during the AV upgrade, implement Farmers Market financial and operational transitions, and begin recruitment for the capital projects manager. The park impact fee ordinance will return for second reading on April 15. Council asked staff to provide additional information on grant performance, projected project lists for the parks manager role, and maintenance implications for the safe‑city camera program.

Ending: Most consent and ordinance items passed with broad support; several items that expand infrastructure or staff capacity passed with at least one dissenting vote citing long‑term maintenance or prioritization concerns.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/01/2025 Federal Way City Council - Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Federal Way City Council members approved multiple consent and ordinance items Wednesday, voting on budget, contracts, staffing and code revisions in a single meeting.","taxTitle","Federal Way, King County, Washington","taxId",2589,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6092994,"Federal Way council adopts resolution backing proposed 94‑bed youth psychiatric treatment facility after hours of debate",2415,3230000,5645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850407-1b98e376a234fa6624181e906e68a39f&start=3230&end=5645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850407-1b98e376a234fa6624181e906e68a39f/thumbnail_3230000.jpg","/articles/6092994/Federal-Way/King-County/Washington/Federal-Way-council-adopts-resolution-backing-proposed-94bed-youth-psychiatric-treatment-facility-after-hours-of-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092994-835ec1ae4f698308a171848aaa59bffc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770733970&Signature=jgBqfWlG4SAJbM5w41RGM5gq~DAQAnF0Xg0tqiIWKM~G-RXLzYimoHvBQmXomdTwkg0nCa9XWpetQwUwQK74hBQFnJcGMFGhTdDux7P~4BooE5NR7CQUz49UaJ1QjDTRAYLV1eSK8RitIKXySAUy2vXr7WBvEqQIk4NxIuDhft4xWNEy3RetVp9d9UkNMPygJt2BX2wzbm8J9FXf0qUrcgMGwkRZ4uHZGwQEIDu7Jb36Y5k4BgEPDLp2EbMNdEtFy2GKDTvJ493bqaAIFRuM6810W6nApU9Xl4rIq3w6NqAvNVcXpA46JP3IQ63~t1qz1tje23tniW390rcH6p2wzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Farrell and the Federal Way City Council voted 4–3 Wednesday to adopt a resolution expressing the city’s support for a proposed psychiatric residential treatment facility to be operated by Emerald City Behavioral Health.

The vote followed a detailed presentation from Michael Clark, chief operating officer of Emerald City Behavioral Health, who described plans for an integrated youth services center he said would include short‑term and long‑term residential treatment, a secure withdrawal (detox) unit and an outpatient clinic. Clark said the operator plans 94 treatment beds and a mix of funding sources including Medicaid reimbursement and private investors. “Everyone deserves equitable, quality care, especially children,” Clark said during his presentation.

Why it matters: Council members split over whether the facility — which Emerald City says would bring jobs and a local continuum of care for youth with severe behavioral‑health and substance‑use needs — should receive a formal expression of local support while permitting, regulatory and community questions remain. Supporters argued the region lacks higher‑level youth treatment capacity and that Federal Way could benefit economically and clinically; opponents warned about siting a large, secure residential facility next to the community center and asked for more vetting.

Council discussion and public comment: The item drew public comment both for and against. Several residents who identified themselves during the public‑comment period asked the council to oppose the resolution, arguing the proposed site is too close to downtown public amenities and that the facility could produce safety and resource pressures. Kim Papini told the council the proposed location was “horrible” and asked members to vote no. Lucia Faithful and other speakers urged more investment in day‑center services and local supports rather than a large residential center.

Council members debated process and public engagement. Council President Kochmar and Council Members Walsh and Dovi expressed concern about the size and proximity of the facility to the Federal Way Community Center and pressed for more vetting; Council Members Tran, Honda, McDaniel and Assefa Dawson supported adoption of a nonbinding resolution of support. Council Member McDaniel asked for financial and operational details; Clark said investors and grants support the project and that Medicaid reimbursement would fund much of the clinical care. The council also considered — and rejected — a motion to delay the vote until the first council meeting in May.

Regulatory context and provider commitments: During the presentation Clark cited federal and state Medicaid rules in explaining how a state waiver permits larger residential beds for youth under certain conditions (he referred to the IMD/PRTF waiver pathway used to receive Medicaid reimbursement). Clark said the proposal would be licensed and subject to Department of Health review and joint‑commission–style oversight and that Emerald City would not refuse care to uninsured youth, offering scholarship support when necessary. He described structured programming, a 1:4 staff‑to‑client ratio in residential units and onsite security and clinical staffing to limit unsupervised exits from the facility.

Council action and votes: After debate the council adopted the resolution of jurisdictional support on a 4–3 roll call. The four aye votes came from Council Members Assefa Dawson, McDaniel, Honda and Tran; the three nays were Council President Kochmar, Council Member Walsh and Council Member Dovi. Earlier in the meeting a motion to postpone the decision to the council’s first meeting in May failed on a 4–3 vote.

Next steps and timeline: Clark said construction and remodel work to ready the building would likely take about a year and that Emerald City prefers to proceed with community engagement and regulatory approvals in parallel. He invited council members and staff to tour the facility and requested the partnership implied by the resolution to secure managed‑care reimbursement pathways through King County. The resolution adopted by the council is nonbinding; necessary state and county approvals and licensing remain required before clinical services could begin.

Community follow‑up: Council members who voted for the resolution said they expected ongoing oversight and frequent updates from the operator and city staff. Council members who opposed the resolution said they would monitor operations closely and reserve the right to press for changes or, if necessary, regulatory remedies if public‑safety or operational commitments were not met.

Ending: The council’s decision moves the proposal forward in the local review and relationship stage but does not authorize construction or a certificate of occupancy. Council members and the operator agreed to continue outreach and to schedule follow‑up briefings for council and staff as permitting, licensing and funding details are clarified.","Mayor Farrell and the Federal Way City Council voted 4–3 Wednesday to adopt a resolution expressing the city’s support for a proposed psychiatric residential treatment facility to be operated by Emerald City Behavioral Health.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Federal Way council approves market budget, AV upgrades, hires capital projects manager, and passes park/land‑use ordinances

Federal Way council adopts resolution backing proposed 94‑bed youth psychiatric treatment facility after hours of debate