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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 08-03-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall August 3, 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 of 7:02 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 Mayor McColgan asked Kevin King to lead the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Board of Ethics/Appreciation Plaque (outgoing ßourdmember) Mayor McColgan was pleased to present outgoing Ethics Boardmember David Head with a plaque of appreciation for his years of service to the city. b. Board of Ethics/Introductions & Certificates of Appointment Mayor McColgan was also pleased to announce and present Kevin King with a certificate of appointment and Paul Sayan with a certificate for an alternate appointment to the Board of Ethics. c. Diversity Commission/Appreciation Plaques (outgoing Commissioner,\) Councilmember Burbidge was pleased to present Trise Moore and Byron Lightbourne plaques of appreciation for their service on the Diversity Commission. d. Diversity Commission/Introductions & Certificates of Appointment OR' GINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3,2004 - Page 2 of9 Councilmember Burbidge was equally pleased to introduce and present certificates of appointment to the new Diversity Commissioners and Alternate Commissioners. She presented certificates to 1. Lee Cook, Dorry Peterson, Antwan Tinsley, Dawn Williams, Keith Schenkel, Jason Weichert, and Jackie Piel; she thanked them all for volunteering their time to the commission. e. A WC Conference Recognition/Diversity Commission Mayor McColgan was pleased to recognize Diversity Chair Bryan Cooper and the Diversity Commission on receiving recognition at the Association of Washington Cities Conference. He stated the recognition was awarded to the Federal Way Diversity for promoting diversity in their community. Diversity Chair Bryan Cooper thanked the Council and accepted the award on behalf of the entire commission. f. Citizen Award/Police Officer This item was postponed to a future Council meeting, as the officer is out of town. g. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to introduce Will Appleton who has returned to the Public Works Department as the Development Services Manager; he further announced Judy Ferguson has been hired as the Part-Time Parks Administrative Assistant. He welcomed them both. h. Emerging Issues/City Manager Community Development Department Deputy Director for Economic Development gave a brief report on the Woman's Reebok Triathalon, which will be held September 11 III and 1 ih at Steel Lake Park. Mayor McColgan reported on the recent Sister City Trip to Donghae, Korea and Hachinohe, Japan. He noted the trip was a wonderful opportunity to discuss business and trade between the cities. He encouraged citizens to become involved in the Sister City Association. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT There was no citizen comment given. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes/July 20, 2004 Regular Meetings-Approved Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3,2004 - Page 3 (~f9 Vouchers-Approved Quarterly Financial Report/June 2004-Approved Council Bill #343/Code Amendment Updating Chapter 6/Criminal Code - Enactment Ordinance- Approved Ordinance #04-463 New City Hall Flag Plaza- Pulled and Approved Separately Disposition of Existing City Hall - Pulled and Approved Separately b. c. d. e. f. Councilmember Dovey pulled item (f)/Disposition of Existing City Hall; Councilmember Faison pulled item (e)/New City Hall Flag Plaza. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROV AL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (b), (c), AND (d), AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item (e)/New City Hall Flag Plaza: COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CONSTRUCT THE LARGER FLAG PLAZA DESCRIBED IN THE FEDRAC (FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE) STAFF REPORT; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Faison noted he would not be supporting this expenditure as the budget for the new city hall already has funds allotted for flags, and would like to see these extra funds spent elsewhere. The motion passed 5-2 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes no no Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes Item (D/Disposition of Existing City Hall: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2004 - Page 4 of 9 Mayor McColgan asked for a staff report on this item. Management Services Director Iwen Wang gave a brief update on this item. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL ASSIST ANCE AS APPROPRIA TE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMERCIAL REAL EST A TE BROKER, WHEN DISCUSSING WITH INTERESTED PARTIES BASED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK ON POTENTIAL LEASE AND/OR SALE OF THE EXISTING CITY HALL. IN ADDITION, STAFF IS TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND TO ENSURE ALL PROCESSES FOLLOW REQUIREMENT OF ST A TE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULA TIONS, WITH ANY FINAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Councilmembers discussed the need of having outside expertise in the regards to the potential sale or lease of the building. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED A FRIENDL Y AMENDMENT TO STRIKE "DIRECTLY OR" FROM THE MOTION. Amendment is not accepted, and dies. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED A FRIENDL Y AMENDMENT TO STRIKE THE WORDS "AS APPROPRIATE"; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON ACCEPTS THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT. Councilmembers continued to discuss the need for industry specific advice and consultation, and to "direct" or "authorize" the City Manager to seek such services. Councilmember Faison withdraws his main motion as amended. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER, WHEN DISCUSSING WITH INTERESTED PARTIES BASED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK ON POTENTIAL LEASE AND/OR SALE OF THE EXISTING CITY HALL. IN ADDITION, STAFF IS TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND TO ENSURE ALL PROCESSES FOLLOW REQUIREMENTS OF STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WITH ANY FINAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minute,~ August 3, 2004 - Page 5 of 9 Many Councilmembers expressed concerns over "directing" the City Manager to engage in professional assistance, before the decision has been made to sell or lease the building. They additionally felt confident the City Manager would bring back additional information to Council after he had consulted with various professionals, as he deemed necessary. Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Councilmember Ferrell restated they would like to see professionals in the respective real estate industries consulted to better inform the Council before making any further decisions regarding the sale or lease of the existing city hall. Councilmember Ferrell withdrew his motion. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE AS APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMMERCIAL REAL EST ATE BROKER, WHEN DISCUSSING WITH INTERESTED PARTIES BASED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK ON POTENTIAL LEASE AND/OR SALE OF THE EXISTING CITY HALL. IN ADDITION, STAFF IS TO UPDATE THE COUNCIL ON MA TERIAL DEVELOPMENTS AND TO ENSURE ALL PROCESSES FOLLOW REQUIREMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, WITH ANY FINAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON CALLS FOR THE QUESTION. Motion dies for a lack of a second. The main motion passed 6-1 as follows: VI. Burbidge yes Kochmar no Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes PUBLIC HEARING 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) . Staff Report Chief Kirkpatrick gave a brief report to Council on the yearly Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). She noted the department applies for this federal grant money each year, which is awarded by the Department of Homeland Security. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3,2004 - Page 6 (~f9 . Citizen Comment There was no citizen comment given. . City Council Discussion - Resolution MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO ACCEPT THE 2004 LLEBG AWARD IN THE FEDERAL AMOUNT OF $23,324.00 AND A LOCAL MA TCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,592.00, FOR A TOTAL OF $25,916.00; SECOND MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE LLEBG A WARD IN THE FEDERAL AMOUNT OF $23,324.00 AND A LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,592.00; SECOND MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment Councilmember Park thanked the applicants that applied for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee position that is currently open due to former Committee member Hector Santa Cruz relocating. MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK TO APPOINT GERRY LAMONTAGNE TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005; SECOND MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2004 - Page 7 of 9 Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes b. Cancellation of August I ih Regular Meeting MOTION MADE BY MAYOR MCCOLGAN TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE TO CANCEL THE REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 17, 2004; AND FURTHER MOVE TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL MEETING ON AUGUST 24, 2004; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Faison announced there would be a FinancelEconomic Development/Regional Affairs Special Meeting on August 9th at 6:00 p.m., and he further noted the regular meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will focus on redevelopment issues for the downtown. Council member Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held August 16th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. He reported on the Sister City Trip and encouraged citizens to get involved in the Sister City Association. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee would be August 9th at 5:00 p.m. She further reported on her attendance at a Government Affairs Forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, she thanked everyone involved with the new Habitat for Humanity houses in the Westway neighborhood. She also encouraged everyone to attend the FUSION event at Dumas Bay, which supports transitional housing for women and children and the Summer Sounds Concerts at Steel Lake Park. Deputy Mayor Kochmar welcomed back Councilmembers and the City Manager who recently traveled to our sister cities of Hachinoe, Japan and Donghae, Korea. She thanked Chief Kirkpatrick for the dedication of the Patrick Maher Room on the first floor of the new City Hall. She encouraged citizens to attend the upcoming annual Salmon Bake, and Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2004 - Page 8 of 9 the Federal Way Festival Days and parade during the last weekend in August. She also reported the new Metropolitan Market has opened near 21 sl and Dash Point Road. Councilmember Park reported on the success of the Sister City trip. He thanked everyone involved including staff member Jason Suzaka who coordinated the itineraries. He announced the August meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has been canceled; therefore the next meeting would be September 10lh at 8 :00 a.m. in the new City Hall. Councilmember Ferrell encouraged everyone to purchase tickets to FUSION, which is held at Dumas Bay, the proceeds go to support transitional housing for women and children. He noted those who wish to purchase tickets contact the Federal Way Mirror at 253-925-5565. He further commented on requests made to him regarding responding to questions during the meeting; he asked the matter be looked into further. Mayor McColgan had no report this evening. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported Celebration Park is very busy with tournament play including the Blast Off Soccer Tournament and the Regional Girls Softball Tournament. He reported the New City Hall is coming forward, with Police and Municipal Court adjusting and settling in comfortably. He reported City Hall move would take place August 21 st and 22ml. Mr. Moseley was pleased to report another milestone. .. staff conducted the final walk through of the old police department facility and returned the keys to the landlord. He noted the city is no longer in the leasing business. City Manager David Moseley echoed comments of Councilmembers thanking Chief Kirkpatrick for the dedication of the I st Floor Conference Room in honor of fallen officer Patrick Maher. He further reminded everyone of the upcoming Festival Days where our Sister City of Hachinohe, Japan is sending a delegation of six women to the festival. He reported they are very excited to come and be a part of the Festival Days celebration. Mr. Moseley noted the Executive Session scheduled for tonight has been canceled. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -CANCELED Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 20M - Page 9 (if9 XI. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.