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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 03-16-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall March 16,2004 - 7:00 p.m. Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:02 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Federal Way Fire Chief Al Church led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation/Sister City Donghae Incorporation Anniversary/April I, 1980 Mayor McColgan read and presented the Sister City of Donghae Incorporation Anniversary proclamation to Vice-President of the Federal Way Sister City Association Mark Freitas. Mr. Freitas thanked Council for their support of the Association. b. Independent Salary Commission/Introduction & Certificate of Appointment Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented Adebola Christopher Adekoya with his certificate of appointment to the Independent Salary Commission. c. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Isaac Conlen as a new Associate Planner in the Community Development Department. Mr. Moseley also announced Don Robinett has recently been hired as the new Surface Water Management Water Quality Specialist in the Public Works Department. (C(Ö)[P)y Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 -Page 20/6 d. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley gave a brief outline on the Preliminary Status of 2005-2006 Biennial Budget. In this presentation, he covered many items such as the 2003 Property Tax Distribution, Property Tax Levy Rate History, the Effect oflnitiatives, 2005-06 Budget Challenges, and the Budget Process itself. He noted the following four approaches: (1) Examine our business practices and consolidate services where possible, (2) Prioritize our services and programs for potential reductions, (3) Evaluate employee benefit costs/options (subject to bargaining), and (4) Examine revenue options. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Kevin King, reported the success of the recent Human Services Forum, hosted by the Human Services Commission. He noted there were approximately 80 people in attendance for the forum, and many insights were found on the various needs in the community. Julie Grant, also reported on issues regarding the Human Services Commission. She noted the Commission is working hard and is looking for ways to work with the Council in light of the upcoming budget restraints. Jerry Thorson, spoke to Council in support ofthe Interlocal Agreement on tonight's agenda. He noted the Federal Way Fire Department has worked in cooperation with many different staff members on this project, ensuring the space and configuration would be beneficial to all involved, including citizens. Sheryl Nevers, spoke in support of pedestrians in the city. She requested the crosswalk at SR99 and 288th be put back in place and the timing on all the walk signs in downtown be reviewed for safety. Marie Adair, asked Council to restore the crosswalk at 288th and SR99. Juliet Sykes, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center; she noted the meeting held last night was not thorough enough and did not cover the water quality concerns. Mark Freitas, spoke in support of the Federal Way Fire Department Interlocal Agreement on tonight's agenda. He agreed it was a wise move for public funds. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/March 2, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved December 2003 Quarterly Financial Report-Approved 2004 Asphalt Overlay Project/Bid Award-Approved c. d. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 -Page 30/6 e. Lakota Wetland Regional Stormwater Facility Improvements Project/lOO% Design Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved 23rd Ave So & So 314th St (Private Road) Traffic Signal Project/lOO% Design & Authorization to Bid-Approved Federal Way Fire Department Interlocal Agreement/City Hall Lease- Approved Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) Interlocal Agreement-Approved f. g. h. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. Deputy Mayor Kochmar pulled item (f)/23rd Ave So & So 314th St (Private Road) Traffic Signal Project/l 00% Design & Authorization to Bid. Councilmember Faison pulled item (g)/Federal Way Fire Department Interlocal Agreement/City Hall Lease. The main motion to approve items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (h), passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item (D/ 23rd Ave So & So 314th St (Private Road) Traffic Signal Project/l 00% Design & Authorization to Bid: Deputy Mayor Kochmar spoke on the background of this item and was pleased to let the citizens of Meridian Court know they are getting the traffic signal they first asked for in 1999. She noted this item was budgeted and will be funded through CIP Funds and Community Block Grant Funding (CDBG). DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 100% DESIGN PLANS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BID THE PROJECT, RETURNING TO THE COUNCIL FOR AUTHORITY TO AWARD THE PROJECT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004-Page4 0/6 Item (g)IFederal Way Fire Department Interlocal Agreement/City Hall Lease: Councilmember Faison noted that as part of the process of moving to a new city hall, we have worked with our sister organizations such as the Fire Department to consolidate services and better improve the permitting process. COUNCIL MEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROV AL THE FEDERAL WAY FIRE DEPARTMENT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/CITY HALL LEASE, CO- LOCATING THE FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION AT THE NEW CITY HALL PERMIT CENTER. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ferrell reported on upcoming committee meetings and encouraged citizens to attended the ParksIRecreationlHuman Services/Public Safety Committee meeting, and the FinancelEconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee where many issues are also discussed. He also encouraged citizens to keep up to date on the Christian Faith Center project via city hall and web site postings, to be active and express their opinion. Councilmember Park reported the Korean Leaders Meeting would be held Thursday, March 18th at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers and encouraged everyone to attend. Councilmember Burbidge reported on the South County Area Transportation Board meeting she attended, and the Regional Transit Committee meeting in Seattle she would be attending tomorrow, and announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreations, Human Services, Public Safety Committee meeting would be held Thursday, March 18th at 5 :00 pm in the Mt. Baker conference room. She reported the next Sister City Association meeting is tomorrow, March 17th in the Mt. Baker Conference room and encouraged citizens to attend upcoming events in the community. Councilmember Dovey thanked Human Service Commissioners Kevin King and Julie Grant who came forward and updated the Council on their projects. He noted he attended their planning meeting and was very impressed with the caliber of people who volunteer for the citizens of Federal Way. He noted the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be Monday, April 5th in Council Chambers. Councilmember Faison thanked Mr. Moseley, for his report on the budget, and echoed his concern over the budget deficit the city is facing. He further emphasized the significant Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 -Page 5 0/6 impact of the budget shortfall, and asked for public input, and strongly encouraged citizens to become involved now more than ever. He announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be Tuesday, March 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room. Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her recent attendance along with Councilmember Park atthe National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C., where funding for three separate projects was requested through the legislators. She also noted she attended the National League of Cities Crime Prevention Committee regarding homeland security. She thanked the Human Service Commissioners and commented on the request for the 288th crosswalk. Mayor McColgan thanked his colleagues who have attended various events on his behalf recently. VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley noted there are many copies of the budget power-point presentation he gave earlier, for anyone wishing to review them. Mr. Moseley noted the State Legislature adjourned Thursday and although it was an overall good session for cities, they unfortunately did not take action on the Streamline Sales Tax which is a very big issue for the city. He reported our lobbyist, Doug Levy, will be at next week's FEDRAC meeting to present an end-of the session report to Council. He was pleased to announce volunteers will be installing new playground equipment at Olympic View Park, as this playground was a top priority, and the purchase was authorized last winter. City Manager David Moseley reported on the renovations to the new city hall project are ongoing and are on time and approximately $200,000 under budget. He thanked Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson and Property Services Manager Steve Ikerd who have taken charge of the renovations. He further reminded the Council for the need for an executive session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 I 0(1 )(i) and property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1 )(b); for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:15 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 16, 2004 -Page 6 0/6 a. b. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I I 0(1 )(b) Council returned to Chambers at 8:55 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.