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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 07-20-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall July 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 of7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Parle Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Safety employees Officer Thomas, Officer Martin and recruit Mark Rodmyre led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Swearing-In CeremonylPolice Officers Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced and introduced the city's two newest officers, lateral hire Officer Timothy Thomas, lateral hire Officer Chris Martin, and police recruit Mark Rodmyre. City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Thomas and Officer Martin, and congratulated them both. b. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager announced there were no new employees to introduce this evening. c. Emerging Issues/City Manager Surface Water Manager Paul Bucich gave a brief report to Council regarding the Surface Water projects at the Lakota Park area. ORI GINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 2 of 8 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT John Dallen, spoke in opposition to the Council's approval of the Christian Faith Center project. Lousie Koetters, also spoke in opposition to the Council's decision to approve the Christian Faith Center project. Maryfaye Phillips, spoke in opposition of opening 18th Place South to through traftic. T. J. Mason, spoke in opposition of opening 18th Place South to through traffic. Irene Neville, (comments read by City Clerk) expressed concern over the Federal Law which protects projects such as the Christian Faith Center, and the Council's handling of the project. Kim Hoffmann, spoke in opposition to opening 18th Place South to through traftic. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1. J. k. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/July 6, 2004 Special and Regular Meetings -Approved Vouchers-Approved May 2004 Monthly Financial Report-Approved Compensation Study-Approved Council Bill #340/Proposed Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan - Enactment Ordinance-Approved Separately- Ordinance #04-460 Council Bill #341/Christian Faith Center Rezone & Agreement - Enactment Ordinance-Approved Separately- Ordinance #04-461 Council Bill #342/Comprehensive Plan Site Specific - Enactment Ordinance- Approved Ordinance #04-462 Disapproving Proposed Freeway Commercial Zoning Designation - Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-419 Amendments to King County CDBG and HOME Consortium Agreement Revising JRC Membership- Pulled and Approved Separately Community Center 2% for Art Conceptual Artwork Proposal, Themes and Concepts -Pulled and Approved Separately Dumas Bay Landscaping Services-Approved Armstrong Park and Thompson Parkll 00% Design Approvals, Authorization to Bid and A ward Projects/Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-420 Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 3 of 8 Councilmember Ferrell pulled items (e)/Council Bill #340/Proposed Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan; and (i)/ Amendments to King County CDBG and HOME Consortium Agreement Revising JRC Membership. Councilmember Dovey pulled item (t)/Council Bill #341/Christian Faith Center Rezone and Agreement. Councilmember Burbidge pulled item U)/Community Center 2 % for Art Conceptual Artwork Proposal, Themes and Concepts. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROV AL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (b), (c), (d), (g), (h), (k) AND (I) AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes Consent Item (e )/Proposed Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan/Enactment Ordinance: Councilmember Ferrell announced he would be recusing himself from this item. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM (e) AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes recused Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Item (f)/Christian Faith Center Rezone and Agreement /Enactment Ordinance: Public Works Director Cary Roe gave a brief update to Council regarding discussions with the residents of 18th Place South. He noted they overwhelmingly would like to have the road kept closed. However, if the road is opened, the neighborhood would like to make it very difficult for trucks to traverse this road, and other modifications such as signage, speed limit and width addressed. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF COUNCIL BILL #341 AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 4 of 8 Councilmembers discussed the prospect of keeping 18th Place closed until a proven need is present. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVE TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO LEAVE ISTH PLACE CLOSED FOR FURTHER STUDY UNTIL THERE IS A FURTHER NEED; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES. At 8:05 p.m. after direction from City Attorney Pat Richardson, Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for approximately ten minutes for the purpose of discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Council returned to Chambers at 8: 10 p.m. The amendment failed 6-1 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell no no yes no Kochmar McColgan Park no no no The main motion to approve Council Bill #341 passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Agenda Item (i)/ Amendments to King County CDBG and HOME Consortium Agreement Revising JRC Membership: Councilmember Ferrell announced he would recuse himself, as he is an employee of the King County Prosecutor's Office. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT JOINT AGREEMENT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FW AG#99-145) FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE JOINT RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE. The motion passed 6-0 as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 5 of 8 Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes recused Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Agenda Item (i)/Community Center 2 % for Art Conceptual Artwork Proposal, Themes and Concepts: Recreation and Cultural Services Superintendent Mary Faber introduced Renee Tanner, Public Art Consultant, who gave a presentation to Council regarding artists Bruce Myers, who will complete the artwork for the outside of the facility and water feature, and Laura SiDdell who will complete the interior artwork. She outlined the elements and themes the artists are using for the new facility. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER 2% FOR ART CONCEPTUAL ARTWORK PROPOSAL, THEME AND CONCEPTS AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochrnar McColgan Park VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Ethics Board Appointments yes yes yes Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked everyone who applied for the Ethics Board. DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN KING TO THE ETHICS BOARD WITH A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2007; AND FURTHER MOVED THE ALTERNATE APPOINTMENT OF PAUL SAYAN FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2007. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 6 of 8 b. Diversity Commission Appointments Councilmember Burbidge was noted she was pleased at the number and qualifications of the Diversity Commission applicants. She thanked everyone who applied. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPOINT KEITH SCHENKEL, .J. LEE COOK, AND DORRY PETERSON, TO THREE-YEAR COMMISSIONER TERMS THROUGH MAY 31, 2007; SHE FURTHER MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF ANT WAN TINSLEY TO A ONE-YEAR UNEXPIRED COMMISSIONER TERM THROUGH MAY 31, 2005; AND FURTHER MOVED THREE-YEAR AL TERNA TE COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS TO JASON WEICHERT, DAWN WILLIAMS, AND JACQUELINE PIEL THROUGH MAY 31, 2007; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell VII. yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #343/Code Amendment Updating Chapter 6/Criminal Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WA Y, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY (Amending Ordinance Nos. 9 I -89,91 -1 06,95-254,99-362,00-374,01-401,02-429, 04-458) COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED COUNCIL BILL #343/CODE AMENDMENT UPDATING CHAPTER 6/CRIMINAL CODE TO SECOND READING/ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 3, 2004; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Ju(y 20, 2004 - Page 7 of 8 VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee (FEDRAC) would be held Tuesday, July 2ib at 5 :30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room. He also announced FEDRAC would hold a special meeting on Monday, August 9th to further discuss the vision for downtown economic development; which will be followed by the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 10tb at 5:30 p.m. He further noted he would be attending the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board Meeting, for further details contact him directly. Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) would be held August 2nd at 5:30 p.m. He also encouraged people to read a recent article in the News Tribune. Council member Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee (PRHSPS) Meeting would be held August 9th at 5:30 p.m. She reported she attended the South County Area Transportation Board meeting where they discussed the Regional Transportation Investment District, received an update on Sound Transit's scoping process, and a presentation on the transportation needs of the Green River Valley area. She asked citizens to contact her regarding the Custom Bus Route #949, which transports from Federal Way to the Everett Boeing Plant twice daily. Due to a decline in ridership, King County Metro is looking for input. She further encouraged citizens to participate in the many opportunities and events in the arts community. Deputy Mayor Kochmar encouraged everyone to take advantage of the Concerts in the Parks each Wednesday night at Steel Lake Park. She further reminded citizens of the upcoming Festival Days, August 2ih_29th in the Downtown area. She noted there would be a parade Saturday morning to kick it off. She thanked Derek Matheson and Steve Ikerd for their hard work to the new Municipal Facility, where the Police Department and Municipal Courts recently moved; she noted the remainder of City Hall is looking forward to moving late August. Councilmemb,er Park had no report this evening. Councilmember Ferrell reminded everyone to attend the annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park on Friday evening, July 30th. He also thanked Derek Matheson and Steve Ikerd for their work on the new City Hall Facility project, he took a recent tour of the facility and was impressed. He thanked the citizens who applied for the Commission openings; he noted he was very impressed with the caliber of applicants who apply with a desire to serve the community. Mayor McColgan also noted he had the opportunity to walk through the new facility with Deputy Chief Brian Wilson. He reported the Police Department is very excited to be in the new facility. He further encouraged citizens to come to the Federal Way Farmer's Market Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 20, 2004 - Page 8 of 8 held downtown. He reported the each week the vendor and attendees grow; he thanked the organizers and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for such a wonderful market. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported the Police Department and Municipal Court moved into the new building and are both up and running in the new facility. He added adjustments are being made as needed, however for the most part, everything is going according to plan. He stated the first floor has minor work continuing on a punch list, as the second floor construction has stepped up for the target date of August 19th and 20th when City Hall staff will begin to move items over. He noted an open house will be planned for later in the year, once everyone is moved settled and the artwork is in. Mr. Moseley was pleased to report the Land Use applications are up for the month of July with the permit counter receiving the same volume in the first 15 days of July as they received in the entire month of July 2003. He noted this is a good sign of a turning economy and people coming to the city for projects. He further reminded the Council for the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( I )(i) for approximately one hour. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:50 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( I )(i) for approximately one hour. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 )(i) Council returned to Chambers at 9:50 p.m. Xl. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of9:50 p.m. ie Courtney, CMC y City Clerk