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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 10-15-2002 Regular . FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall October 15,2002 -7:00 p.m. Minutes 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:05 p.m. Councilmember present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Mayor Jeanne Burbidge excused Councilmember Hellickson, as he advised Councilmember Kochmar that he would not be able to attend tonight's meeting. . Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. IT. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor McColgan led the flag salute. TIT. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation/National DECA Month Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Decatur High School DECA students David Noh and Hohn Do. Both students thanked the Mayor and Council for this recognition, noting DECA assists students in pursuing careers in marketing. b. Planning Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment (new and unexpired terms) . Councilmember Faison was pleased to announce and present certificates of appointment to the following individuals who were selected to serve on the Planning Commission: Dini Duclos, Hope Elder, and John Caulfield who are returning commissioners appointed to 4 year terms; Marta Justus Foldi was appointed to fill an unexpired term; and Merle Pfeifer ORIGINAL . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2002 - Page 2 of 6 and Lawson Bronson were appointed as alternates. Commissioners in attendance thanked the Council. c. Parks & Recreation, Diversity and Human Services Commissions Introductions/Certificates of Appointment (unexpired terms) Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce and present the following appointments: Debra McCormick to the Park & Recreation Commission; Julia Laranang to the Diversity Commission; and Ron Secreto to the Human Services Commission. All were unable to attend tonight's meeting, and their certificates will be mailed. d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and welcome Matthew Leitgeb, who has been hired as a PSO for the Public Safety Department. e. Emerging Issues/City Manager . City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Karen Pettingell, Chair of the Human Services Commission, spoke in support of continued Human Service funding, and would like to work with the Multi-Service Center in t()rming an ad-hoc committee to find additional ways to service the many citizens of Federal Way. Polly Oliver, spoke on behalf of Centerstage Theatre, asking for continued funding for the Arts. Kathy Franklin, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Symphony, asking for continued funding for the Arts. Joann Piquette, encouraged citizens to attend the Federal Way Coalition ofthe Performing Arts community concert, which will include eight different performing groups. The concert will be held at Deeatur High School on November 24th. H. David Kaplan, spoke in concern over the proposed I-5/3Iih Street study that is included in the budget, he asked if they money could be better spent on the Kenneth Jones Pool. . V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes/October 1,2002 Regular Meeting -Approved . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 15,2002 - Page 30.16 b. Vouchers-Approved c. Monthly Financial Rer.;)rt/ August 2002-Approved d. King County Jail Services Contract 2002-2012-Approved e. Yakima County Jail Services Contract Addendum-Approved f. Purchase of Plants for DUqIas Bay Centre Renovation Project-Approved g. Council Bill #305/Development Agreements & Related Code Amendments/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #02-426 h. Council Bill #306/Tyco International, Inc/Fiber Optic Franchise/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #02-427 1. Directive to Staff Regarding Redevelopment Incentives in City Center- Approved J. Solid Waste & Recycling Program Grant Approvals/Resolution-Approved Resolution #02-373 COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. Deputy Mayor McColgan pulled Consent Item (i)/Directive to Staff Regarding . Redevelopment Incentives in City Center. The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), and G) passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Item (i)/ Directive to Staff Regarding Redevelopment Incentives in City Center: City Manager David Moseley asked Deputy Director of Community Development Services/Economic Development Patrick Doherty to respond to Council regarding this item. Deputy Mayor McColgan asked ifthis item is going back to the Land Use/ Transportation Committee. Mr. Doherty briefly described the process thus far, and noted it is intended to go back to the Land Use/Transportation Committee. . DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (i)/DIRECTIVE TO STAFF REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES IN CITY CENTER, AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2002 - Page 4 of 6 Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar . McColgan Park yes yes yes V1. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Police Support Services AssociationlProposed Collective Bargaining Agreement City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the proposed agreement which includes: (1) 3% on call pay for Police Support Officers assigned to major crime scenes and major accident reconstruction; (2) 3% extra duty pay for field training officers while they are training; (3) CALEA accreditation payment of $150 to each officer upon Council's approval of the purposed agreement in recognition of the hard work getting the Department ready for the CALEA assessment and $150 payment to each officer when the Department becomes CALEA accredited; and (4) increase wages 3.5% for 2002,90% ofCPI 2003 and 90% CPI 2004. She noted the City's bargaining team recommends approval of the proposed . agreement. COUNCIL MEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2002-2004 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AND FEDERAL WAY POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSOCIATION; COUNCILMEMBER P ARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI1. CTTY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates updated Council on local transportation issues including Sound Transit; she reported on her attendancc at the Regional Transit Committee and other various regional mcetings, and noted she would be attending the Association of Washington Cities Legislative conference on October 23rd in Tacoma. . Councilmember Kochmar noted she attended the opening day for the new Federal Way Goodwill store; she reminded citizens of breast cancer awarencss month; and extended "kudos" to many city departments including Public Works, Police, and Parks for positive citizen letters the Council has received. She encouraged citizens to attend the Municipal . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October J 5, 2002 - Page 5 of 6 Facility Advisory Committee public forums on November 13th and 20th; and the budget study sessions on October 16th and 1 ih. Councilmembcr Park encouraged citizens to attend the Sister City Association meeting on October 16th; and noted he would also be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Tacoma on October 23rd. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting ofthe Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held October 21st at 5:30 p.m.; the next meeting ofthe Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held October 29th at 8:30 a.m.; and he noted he would be attending the King County Growth Management meeting on October nrd. Deputy Mayor McColgan encouraged citizens to stay involved over the next few months and attend the many budget sessions .md public hearings. . Mayor Burbidge updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings, and thanked the Arts Commission for the wonderful reception that was held prior to tonight's Council meeting, which highlighted the artists from the juried art show. She encouraged citizens to attend some of the upcoming shows at the Knutzen Fanlily Theatre; and announced anyone wishing to volunteer to help test water in the local streams and areas contact Leslie Ryan-Connelly in the Public Works Department for more infonnation. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reminded citizens of the ongoing amnesty program the Municipal Court is holding through the month of October, where some of the late fees on original tickets will be waived. Contact the Municipal Court for more information. Mr. Mosele6' remarked on the full budget calendar, including budget study sessions on October 16t\ I ill, and the 24th for department presentations; the Council may schedule additional budget meetings as needed. He reminded everyone of the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th to receive additional public comment on the proposed budget, and noted both the budget ordinance and property tax ordinance will *0 through first and second readings, with estimated adoption scheduled for November 19tJ. . He reported on the Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee who has tentatively scheduled public open houses on Wednesday, November 13th at City Hall, and Wednesday, November 20th at the Regional Library. The committee hopes to finalize its preliminary report on November 6th, seek public input, and submit a final report to Council in December. . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 15, 2002 - Page 6 of 6 City Manager David Moseley also reported the permit stakeholders group met today and will be forwarding their final recommendations to Council, for Council to discuss during the budget process. Mr. Moseley was pleased to announce that due to good weather, construction projects arc slightly ahead of schedule. He noted he appreciates the communities support of these ongoing projects, as once they arc completed it will much improve traffic flow in the area, He was also pleased to announce that through an extensive public process he has appointed Pat Richardson as the new City Attorney. He congratulated Pat, as she competed against many other strong candidates for thc position. City Manger David Moseley also noted the Executive Session scheduled for this evening has been canceled. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(1)(i) -Cancelled . x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbdige adjourned the regular meeting at 7:52 p.m. .