No preview available
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 04-20-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall April 20, 2004 - 7 :00 p.m. Regular Meeting 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 Caitlyn Johnson, Chair of the Youth Commission led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Certificate of SupportJDoyle Family Request Mayor McColgan read and presented a certificate of support to Ed and Jean Doyle in support of their wishes to have the yet to be named "Soaring Building" at the United States Air Force Academy named "1 st Lt. Thomas E. Doyle Building" in honor of their son, and the sacrifice he made by giving his life to save others. b. Proclamation/Sister City Hachinohe Incorporation Anniversary Mayor McColgan read and presented the Sister City Hachinohe Incorporation Anniversary proclamation to Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson. c. Pröclamation/Youth Recognition Week Mayor McColgan read and presented the Youth Recognition Week proclamation to members of the Youth Commission. CC~~y Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 20, 2004 - Page 2 of 7 d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was please to announce and introduce Tamara Fix, the new Administrative Assistant in the Community Development Department. e. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manger announced there were no emerging issues to report this evening. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan, (comments read into the record by City Clerk Chris Green) spoke in support of appointing a majority of citizens for the City Center Access Study Stakeholders Group. Marie Adair, spoke in support of restoring the crosswalk at So. 288th St. and SR99, she also spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center and the positive individuals she has come across who attend the church currently in SeaTac. Hariinder Singh Atwal, business owner of the service station on S. 28Sth St. and SR99 spoke in opposition to the proposed c-curbs in front of his business. Kristen Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Dr. Randall Norstrom, business owner of the animal hospital on S. 288th St. and SR99, spoke in opposition to the proposed c-curbs at an entry point of his business. Aaron Lynch, business owner of the money store on S. 288th St. and SR99, spoke in support of restoring the 288th St crosswalk, and opposed the c-curb proposal. Pat Mail, questioned the city regarding the Christian Faith Center project, and the costs to the city relating to the project. Morgan Llewellyn, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Margaret Nelson, spoke in opposition of rezoning the Christian Faith Center property, as it will cause a reduction in tax revenue and jobs, and increase traffic. Tom Rolph, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project, as a neighbor who lives on 336th, he noted he supports this proposal over a business park. Robert Wright, submitted a letter to Council requesting a rezone and road improvements. Christina Gately, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 20, 2004 - Page 3 of 7 Faleiva C. Hunt, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Davina Blake, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. John Wilkerson, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Jim Davis, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center building project. Juliet Sykes, spoke in opposition to the location of the Christian Faith Center project. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. d. Minutes/A{>ri16. 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report/February 2oo4-Approved Requesting Release of Human Services One-time Allocation-Approved 2003 Citywide Pavement Marking Project/Contract Amendment-Approved 2004 King County Signal Synchronization Grant-Approved Grant Funding Applications for Transportation Improvement Projects- Approved Surface Water Utility CIP Program Modifications-Approved City Center Access Study/Stake Holder Selection Process-Approved e. f. g. h. 1. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Ferrell pulled item (i)/City Center Access Study/Stakeholder Selection Process. The motion to approve Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (t), (g), and (h) passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Consent Item (i)/ City Center Access Study/Stake Holder Selection Process: Councilmember Ferrell took a moment to review the selection process. He noted he would like to see the group mostly made up of citizens, and encouraged citizens to contact City Hall if they are interested, or attend the upcoming meeting. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 20, 2004 - Page 4 of 7 COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROV AL OF CONSENT ITEM (i)/CITY CENTER ACCESS STUDY 1ST AKEHOLDER SELECTION PROCESS; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Proposed Forbearance Conditions AgreementINorth Lake Estates Div II COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FORBEARANCE CONDITIONS AGREEMENT/NORTH LAKE ESTATES DIV II AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes b. City Hall 2 % for Art Proposal Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent Mary Faber introduced the selected artist Norie Sato. They presented a mock of the artwork to be installed in the new city hall facility. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CITY HALL 2% ' FOR ART PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes c. So 288m Street at SR 99 Project - Access Restrictions (postponed from 4/6/04 meeting) Public Works Director Cary Roe made a brief presentation on this item, and reviewed all the options before the Council, including a proposal of a six-month trial period. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 20, 2004 - Page 5 of 7 DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE SO 288TH STREET AT SR99 PROJECT -ACCESS RESTRICTIONS AS DISCUSSED; COUNCILMEMBERFERRELL SECOND. The motion passed 5-2 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell no yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes no d. So 288th Street at SR 99 Project - Crosswalk Closure (postponed from 4/6/04 meeting) Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez made a brief presentation to Council regarding the pedestrian crossing at South 288th and SR99. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO REINSTATE THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK AT S 288m STREET AND SR99; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed 6-1 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes no yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #339/2004 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 2003-04 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 02-434, 03-441, AND 03-455). COUNCIL MEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #339/2004 CARRY FORWARD BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON MAY 4, 2004; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR 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 April 20, 2004 - Page 6 of 7 VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Burbidge reported the Parks and Recreation Commission deadline has been extended, applications are now due to the Clerks Office by Friday, April 30th at 5:00 p.m. She announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee would be May 10th at 5:00 p.m., and further encouraged citizens to attend some of the performing arts in the community. Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Commission would be May 3rd at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. He also extended "kudos" to Director Cary Roe and his Public Works staff on the outstanding job they do on the street overlay projects. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the FinancelEconomic DevelopmentlRegional Affairs Committee would be held April 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room, and further reported on various regional issues. Deputy Mayor Kochmar noted she was pleased to be able to welcome the children on April 22nd "Bring Your Kids to Work" Day, which is the same morning as the State-wide earthquake drill; and further reported on various regional issues. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE REGULAR MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held May 14th at 8:00 a.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room. Councilmember Ferrell reported on his attendance the Boys and Girls Club Annual Fundraising Breakfast, he noted it was a great event for a worth cause. He further thanked Director Cary Roe and Traffic Engineer Rick Perez on the work they have done in the last few weeks regarding S. 288th and Hwy 99. Mayor McColgan reported he attended the Youth Recognition night hosted by the Youth Commission at the Knutzen Family Theatre. He reported it was a wonderful event that recognized the community's youth in categories of Art, Academics, and Athletics. He echoed comments made by Councilmember Ferrell on the wonderful Boys and Girls Club breakfast. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 20, 2004 - Page 7 of 7 IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the status of capital projects including the new Community Center which is at 30% design stage, and the new City Hall project, which is nearing the countdown phase. He also reported on the status of the Phase II -SR99 progress and the beginning of the new Weyerhaeuser Way round-about, where construction will be next week. Mr. Moseley reported on the city liaison meetings with the Federal Way School District and Lakehaven Utility District. He noted these meeting help keep in contact with our sister organizations in the community. He also noted the community outreach program for the budget is ongoing to various civic organizations and has expanded into presentations to boards and commissions, adding this is a very good opportunity to receive citizen input. He further reminded Council for the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.1lO(l)(i) for approximately ten minutes. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:05 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) for approximately ten minutes. a. b. Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) -CANCELED Council returned to Chambers at 10: 12 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjòurned the regular meeting at 10:12 p.m. .