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Council approves consent agenda and confirms committee appointments; one vote splits 5‑2

Federal Way City Council · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Council approved the consent agenda unanimously and confirmed committee appointments in a 5–2 vote after debate; several council members noted the need for improved civility and a retreat to repair working relationships.

The Federal Way City Council approved its consent agenda (items a–i) unanimously on Feb. 17, covering routine minutes, an asphalt overlay bid, a parks/housing grant recommendation (SKHHP), authorization to bid the Federal Way Community Center pool project and interlocal agreements including a DSHS respite contract.

Later the council voted 5–2 to confirm committee appointment changes (FedROC and land‑use committee assignments among them). During roll call, council members recorded 'aye' or 'nay' votes: Council member Asafa Dawson (aye), Council member Moore (nay), Council member Hamilton (aye), Council member Walsh (aye), Council member Sessoms (nay), Council member Kochmar (aye), and Council President Honda (aye); the motion carried 5–2.

Council members used the post‑vote period to call for a facilitated retreat and extra attention to civility after a contentious special meeting the prior week. Council President Honda said she has reached out to the Sound Cities Association to identify a facilitator and proposed an April retreat; several members urged mediation and team‑building to restore working relationships ahead of budget season.

No changes to the consent items were requested at the meeting and the consent agenda items passed as read.