City Council - Regular Meeting
The Federal Way City Council met to proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The council also discussed and ultimately sent back to committee a proposed massage business ordinance for further review and revision.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Federal Way, WA
- Meeting Date
- May 5, 2026
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
Older Americans Month Proclamation
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor's Emerging Issues and Report
Recent Events - April 25: Federal Way National Little League Jamboree - April 25: Mending Fair - April 30: Town Hall Meeting - May 2: I'm Hooked Fishing Event - May 2: Celebrate Centerstage Upcoming Events - May 9: Opening Day of the Federal Way Farmers Market - May 12: Senior Health & Resource Fair - May 16: Touch-a-Truck - May 29-31: Arts Explosion - June 19-21: Kickin' It Federal Way - July 4: Miles for Meso 5K Walk/Run - July 4: Red, White and Blues
Council Committee and Regional Committee Reports
Council President Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
Approve Minutes—April 21, 2026 City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting
Approve Minutes—April 30, 2026 City Council Special Meeting
Approve AP Vouchers and Payroll Vouchers (March 1-31, 2026)
Approve Monthly Financial Report (March 2026)
Approve Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Blake Interagency Grant Agreement
Approve Award to Civic Plaza Container Purchase
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Parks Kickin' It Community Festival and FIFA Viewing Party
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Elite Productions
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Ribic Productions
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Greater Federal Way Chamber, Destination Guide Marketing Project
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Wild Waves 50th Season Celebration
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Seattle Sports Commission Annual Membership
Approve Lodging Tax Tourism Enhancement Grant—Pacific Raceways Full Season
Approve Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendation—Tourism Master Plan 2026
Youth Commission Appointments
Second Reading/Enactment Council Bill #930/Ordinance: Repeal of Local Authority Over Class IV Forest Practice Applications
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Class IV - General Forest Practices Applications; amending FWRC 19.120.010 and 19.120.020; and repealing FWRC 19.120.180, FWRC 19.120.190, FWRC 19.120.200, and FWRC 19.120.210. (Amending Ord. Nos. 09-611 and 09-610).
Second Reading/Enactment Council Bill #936/Ordinance: Approval of Massage Business Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Massage Businesses; adding a new Chapter 12.65 FWRC, including sections 12.65.010, 12.65.020, 12.65.030, 12.65.040, 12.65.050, 12.65.060, 12.65.070, 12.65.080, 12.65.090, and 12.65.100