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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 10-05-2004 Regular I FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall October 5, 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 7:00 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 Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Decatur DECA students Michael Schoeler and Liz Phung led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS Mayor McColgan acknowledged many guests who were in the audience this evening. a. Proclamation/National DECA Week Mayor McColgan read and presented the National DECA Week proclamation to Decatur DECA President Michael Schoeler and Vice-President Liz Phung. Mr. Schoeler and Ms. Phung accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. b. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Senior Financial Analyst Mark Turley. Mr. Turley has a long background in government accounting and is welcomed at this busy time. c. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager reviewed the revised budget calendar noting the dates and time for all the budget meetings. CCQ)~)f Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 2 of 8 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Mary Faber, Recreation Superintendent, acknowledged the city's receiving of a grant from the Target Corporation. She noted the $2,000.00 grant would contribute to the Red White and Blues Festival. Mark Freitas, spoke to thank Council for their support of the ALS (Advanced Life Support) study for the Federal Way and Kent areas. He also noted he is looking forward to the Han- Re festival which the Sister City Association is holding. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/September 21. 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved Paramedic Service in South King County/Resolution-pulled and approved separately/Resolution #04-428 Council Bill #345/FWCC Amendment to Chapter 5, Relating to the Building Code/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #04-465 Council Bill #346/FWCC Amendment to Chapter 8. Relating to the Fire Code/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #04-466 200412005 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Act Agreement-Approved Weyerhaeuser Way & South 336(11 Street Roundabout Project - Project Acceptance -Approved Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III Project (S. 284tl1 to Dash Point Road) - 30% Status Report-pulled and approved separately 2005/2006 Proposed Use of Human Services General Funds-pulled and approved separately Councilmember Dovey pulled item (g)/Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III Project (S. 284tl1 to Dash Point Road) - 30% Status Report. Councilmember Burbidge pulled item (b)/ Paramedic Service in South King County & (h)12005/2006 Proposed Use of Human Services General Funds. DEPUTY. MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (c), (d), (e), AND CO AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 3 of 8 Item (b )/Paramedic Service in South King County: Councilmember Burbidge noted this resolution recommends further study into Paramedic Service in South King County. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION THAT CALLS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION OF OPTIONS FOR PROVIDING PARAMEDIC SERVICES IN SOUTH KING COUNTY; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Item (g)/ Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III Project (S. 284tl1 to Dash Point Road) - 30% Status Report: Councilmember Dovey recused himself from this item, as he is a property owner in this area. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (g) AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes recused yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Item (h)/ 200512006 Proposed Use of Human Services General Funds Councilmember Burbidge thanked the Human Service Commission for their hard work on the recommendations. She noted the Council appreciates the difficult decisions that were made. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROV AL OF THE 2005-2006 HUMAN SERVICES GENERAL FUND RECOMMENDATION, WHICH INCLUDED EMPLOYEE/DEFENDANT DEFERRAL DONATIONS FOR A TOT AL OF $431,000 IN 2005 AND $415,500 IN 2006; SECOND BY DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 4 of 8 Councilmember Ferrell recused himself, as he is a Boardmember for the Multi-Service Center. Councilmember Park asked if this issue would be reconfirmed during the budget process. Finance Director Iwen Wang noted this item, if approved tonight would still be subject to final funding allocation. The main motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes recused Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING (Preliminary) 2005/2006 Proposed Biennial Budget/Revenue Sources . Staff Report City Manager David Moseley presented a presentation to the Council regarding the 2005/2006 Budget and subsequent challenges, including options and his recommendations for funding. . Citizen Comment Mary Ellen Stone, spoke on behalf of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), she asked the Council maintain funding for such important services. Heidi Kelly, recent victim of sexual assault also asked Council to remember the important services that are provided to citizens through Human Service programs. Christine Herman, King County Prosecutor also noted the importance of KCSARC and their advocates for victims and their families. She encouraged Council to continue funding this and other human services programs through the next budget. H. David Kaplan, read and distributed a written letter to the Council with suggestions for helping with the financial difficulties. Patricia Crocker, thanked the Human Services Commission for their hard work and asked Council to maintain Human Services funding at their current levels. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 5 of 8 Art Brown, spoke to the importance of a volunteer coordinator for the city. He noted many citizens are connected through volunteering. He also noted the importance of the CERT program. Rick Agnew, Human Services Commissioner spoke to thank Council regarding the Human Services recommendations. He asked Council to approve the recommendations as presented. Terry Kimball, spoke on behalf ofDA WN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network) asking the Council to maintain funding for Human Services programs and asked that the Council not cut the Domestic Violence Advocate position in the Law Department. Dini Duclos, spoke on behalf of the Multi-Service Center, she asked Council to not raise taxes and not to cut Public Safety positions. She asked Council to provide funding for human services and those who can't represent themselves. . City Council Questions & Comments Councilmembers asked questions and clarifications on budget items. Council additionally noted they would like citizen involvement, as they need to make many difficult decisions for this budget cycle. In regards to the admissions tax, Councilmember Burbidge asked to have a report, which would show the cities that are currently collecting this tax. VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS Approval of City Hall Contracts COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CITY HALL CONTRACTS AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #347/FWCC Amendment to Chapter 13, regarding Vacation of Streets Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 6 of 8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE IV, OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE REGARDING VACATION OF STREETS (amending Ordinance No. 91-07) COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED COUNCIL BILL #347/FWCC AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13, REGARDING VACATION OF STREETS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ferrell reported on his attendance at the grand opening of the new Target Store at the Commons. He also encouraged citizens to attend the upcoming budget meetings and to contact either by phone or through e-mail to give input. Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held October 8th at 8:00 a.m. He further echoed Councilmember Ferrell's comments, that citizen input is essential for the budget discussions. Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked the City Manager for the budget presentation. She announced she would be attending the Chamber Lunch, which is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, and also participated in the grand opening of the new Target Store. She encouraged citizens to participate in the Annual Heart Walk on October 9th at the Qwest Field in Seattle. Mayor McColgan announced the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee/Economic Vitality Committee would be held Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. He reported on the grand opening of Marlene's Market and their new larger store, which is located in the old REI store in Gateway Center. Councilmember Burbidge reported she also attended the grand opening of the Target Store and Marlene's Market; she welcomed the two expanded locations and encouraged citizens to shop. She announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be November 8th at 5 :00 p.m. She further reported on her attendance at the Regional Transit Committee, the South King County Area Transportation Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 7 of 8. Committee (SKCA TBrd), and the Joint Recommendations Committee. She encouraged citizens to attend the Arts Harvest Reception in Chambers on Thursday Councilmember Dovey reported on the Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry. He noted he participated and found it to be a very worthwhile event. He asked citizens to pick up an extra can of food while at the grocery to donation to those who are less fortunate. Councilmember Faison announced the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee has been rescheduled from it's normal schedule to Monday, October 11 th at 5:30 p.m. He encouraged citizens to attend, as they will be discussing the retail consultant. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported the Diversity Commission is currently working on the second Community Night, which will focus on the culture of the Pacific Islanders. He noted the event is scheduled for Friday, November 5tl1 at Todd Beamer High School. Mr. Moseley also reported that finishing work continues on City Hall, as well as the design drawings for the new evidence facility. He noted those designs will be coming through the Finance Committee soon. He also noted the new City Hall grand opening is being planned for the beginning of November. City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council for the need of an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Minimum Price to Offer Real Estate for Sale or Lease/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(c); Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a); and Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(i); for approximat~ly forty-five minutes. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:37 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session. b. To Consider the Minimum Price to Offer Real Estate for Sale or Lease/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(l)(c) Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (l )(i) a. c. At 9:45 p.m. Council returned to chambers. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting October 5, 2004 - Page 8 of 8 COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO SUSPEND THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST THE HOUR OF 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Mayor McColgan announced Council would again be recessing into Executive Session for approximately one hour. Council returned to chambers at 10: 16 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 10:16 p.m.