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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 09-20-2005 Regular Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 1 of 8 FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall September 20, 2005 -7:00 p.m. Minutes 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park. Staff present: Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Interim City Clerk Jason Suzaka. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor McColgan called upon Deputy Mayor Kochmar to lead the flag salute. Mayor McColgan excused Councilmember Dovey, who is out of town and unable to attend tonight's meeting. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN TO AMEND THE AGENDA FOR TONIGHT'S MEETING TO ADD THE DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO COTTAGES AT HOYT ROAD PRELIMINARY PLAT CONDITIONS AS AGENDA ITEM B UNDER SECTION "VI - CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS." MOTION SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kachmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes III. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation/Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry Mayor McColgan read aloud the proclamation, and presented it to Linda Purlee of the South King County Multi-Service Center. Ms. Purlee accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Reglllar Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 2 of 8 b. Proclamation/Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2005) Mayor McColgan read aloud the proclamation, and presented it to Peggy Eisaman. Ms. Eisaman accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support. c. ProclamationlNational Prevaredness Month - September Mayor McColgan read aloud the proclamation, and presented it to Public Works Director Cary Roe. Mr. Roe accepted the proclamation, thanked the Council for their support, and stressed the importance of being prepared for emergency situations. d. Civil Service Commission! Appreciation Plaque (outgoing) Councilmember Burbidge recognized outgoing commissioner Dave Proyalde and presented him with a plaque of appreciation. Mr. Froyalde thanked the Council, staff, and citizens for their support. e. Parks and Recreation CommissionlIntroduction & Certificate of Appointment (unexpired term) Councilmember Burbidge recognized Marie Sciaqua as the new Parks and Recreation commissioner, and presented her with a certificate of appointment to fill the unexpired term of outgoing commissioner Joe Henry. Her term expires April 30,2007. f. Introduction of New Staff/City Manager City Manager Moseley introduced Rob Sanders (Chef/Kitchen Supervisor for Dumas Bay Centre) and Audy Viloria (Lateral Police Officer). Both employees were unable to attend tonight's meeting. g. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager Moseley reported no emerging issues at this time. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Marv Ehlis and Peg Altman: Interim City Clerk Jason Suzaka read their letter into the record. They urged the Council to purchase Camp Kilworth. Bob Walker: He stated his support for the purchase of Camp Kilworth. Tom Pierson: The CEO of the Chamber of Commerce stated that the Chamber supports the Freeway Signs Code Amendment item on the agenda and supports an amendment to change the maximum size allowed to 300 square feet. -.--..-. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 3 of 8 Bob Hitchcock: Mr. Hitchcock stated that as of today, the Chamber of Commerce opposes the purchase of Camp Kilworth, citing budget priorities. Dr. Steve DeTray: As an alternate member of the Human Services Commission, Dr. Detray gave his support for the 2006 CDBG recommendations. Pam Stewart: Ms. Stewart, a representative of the Crisis Clinic, thanked the Council for the City's contribution to their organization. She urged continuation ofthe partnership. She also announced that beginning early 2006, there will be a 211 service (similar to 911) that can be used then citizens have an immediate need involving human services such as food, paying electric bills, etc. Norma Blanchard and Richard Schultz: They reported problems with code enforcement, citing inadequate staffing and timely responsiveness. Bene Dagan and Joey Kaye: Both residents thanked the City for improved police patrols and improvements to Coronado Park, and acknowledged the help provided by Lakehaven Utility District. Ms. Dagan support the potential purchase of the Camp Kilworth site, and asked that residents be able to vote on the issue. Ms. Kaye reported problems with abandoned shopping carts on 21st and 34Sth. Alton McDonald: Mr. McDonald reported problems with the police department, citing police misconduct. Joe Amon: Mr. Amon is a local business owner and asked that the c-curb at Dash Point Road and 31 ih be at least partially removed. He requests an entry-only access, and stated that he is willing to pay the cost of removing the c-curb. He also submitted a handout to the Council. Andrew Reece and Rick Reece: Spoke of the potential purchase of the Camp Kilworth site and the value ofthe Boy Scouts of America. Rick Reece added that there will be a meeting on September 22nd at 7:00p.m. at the Federal Way Regional Library regarding the issue. Douglas Peffer: Mr. Peffer stated that he does not want to see the Kilworth site developed into homes and condominiums. Florinda Wyatt Sims: Ms. Sims thanked the police department for the extra patrols in her neighborhood. She also reported incidents of vandalism, trash, and shopping carts around the stormwater pond near her house. She would like to see the pond fenced in. Councilmember Ferrell asked for followup on the code enforcement issue. He also asked that the issues brought by Mr. Amon and Ms. Sims be placed on the Land Use/Transportation Committee agenda. City Manager Moseley spoke of the Go Carts program, and also spoke of the strategies to address the problem. Cart Recovery Services is a local business that rounds up the carts. Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked for a press release on the upcoming 211 service. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minlltes September 20, 2005 - Page 4 of 8 v. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes/September 6. 2005 Regular Meeting - Approved b. Vouchers - Approved c. Monthly Financial Report - Approved d. 2006 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Proiect List and Authorization to Bid - Approved e. Transportation Safety Grants - Approved f. Neighborhood Traffic Safety - Adelaide 1 - Approved g. Neighborhood Traffic Safety - Sherwood Forest 1 - Approved h. Neighborhood Traffic Safety - Sherwood Forest 2 - Approved 1. Neighborhood Traffic Safety - Silver Lake - Approved J. Madrona Park - A ward Contract for Playground Eauipment - Approved k. 2006 COBG Program Recommendations - Approved 1. Changes to HomeSight First Homes Program - Approved m. Department of Homeland Security Buffer Zone Grant for Wild Waves and Enchanted Village - Approved n. Enactment Ordinance/CC Bill #38l/Amending FWCC to Authorize Court to Order Restitution in Hit & Run Cases - Enacted Ordinance #05-500 o. Enactment Ordinance/CC Bill #382/ Appointment of Civil Service Commissioners - Enacted Ordinance #05-501 p. Enactment Ordinance/CC Bill #383/Amending FWCC Chapter 6: To Criminalize the Making or Having Burglary or Vehicle Theft Tools - Enacted Ordinance #05-502 q. Enactment Ordinance/CC Bill #384/Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III Condemnation - Enacted Ordinance #05-503 Councilmember Burbidge pulled item (k) from the agenda. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) through G) and (I) through (q) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes Consent Agenda item (k)/ 2006 CDBG Program Recommendations - Approved Councilmember Burbidge gave a list of the organizations being recommended for 2006 CDBG funding by the Human Services Commission. Councihnember Ferrell recused himself from the item, as he is a board member on the South King County Multi-Service Center. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 5 of 8 Faison yes Park yes Ferrell recused V1. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Youth Commission Appointments - Approved MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER BURBIDGE TO RE-APPOINT CHELSEA WOLBERT TO A ONE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2006; APPOINT MICHELLE FERNANDEZ, LANELLE A V A, SHANNON BERNARDY, HANNA ORY, CLANCEY FOUR BEAR, DORIS JEONG, ANTHONY HUTCHINSON TO TWO-YEAR TERMS EXPIRING AUGUST 31,2007; AND CATHERINE RAWSTHORNE TO A ONE-YEAR ALTERNATE TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2006; SECONDED BY DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes b. Amendment to Cottages at Hoyt Road Preliminary Plat Conditions- Approved Community Development Director Kathy McClung gave a brief staff report. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF COTTAGES AT HOYT ROAD TO REMOVE TREES IDENTIFIED IN THE ARBORIST REPORT OF SEPTEMBER 2,2005 THAT POSE A POTENTIAL THREAT OF DAMAGE TO NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES. MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #385/Freewav Profile Sign Code Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE (FWCC) CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE XVIII, "SIGNS," ADDING PROVISIONS FOR A FREEWAY PROFILE CATEGORY SIGN (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO'S. 90-43, 91-113, 92-135, 92-144, 95-235, 96-270, 97-307, 99~ 342,99-348,99-357,01-398,05-486) Interim City Clerk Jason Suzaka read the ordinance title into the record. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 6 of 8 City Manager Moseley called upon Senior Planner Margaret Clark for a staff presentation. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #381 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON SEPTEMBER 20; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO ALLOW 300 SQUARE FOOT AREA PER SIGN FACE FOR SIGNS. MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The amendment passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE BY ELIMINATING THE CITY CENTER CORE FROM CONSIDERATION (NO FREEWAY SIGNS IN CITY CENTER CORE). MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The amendment failed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar no Dovey absent McColgan no Faison yes Park no Ferrell no MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #381 TO SECOND READING AS AMENDED AND ENACT ON SEPTEMBER 20; SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey absent McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Kochmar: The new Boys and Girls Club "EX3" center opened. The Reebok Women's Triathlon was held on September 11 th and was a great success. She also continues to meet with the Municipal Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The Federal Way Farmers Market continues to be held every Saturday through October 30 in the Sears parking lot at The Commons in Federal Way. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Park: He will be attending the South Sound Business Bureau Networking Lunch on September 22nd. They will be discussing tourism issues. The next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for October 14th at 8:00am. He also congratulated the public safety department for their CALEA reaccreditation. Councilmember Faison: The next Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee meeting will take place September 2ih at 5:00p.m. This is a time change from the usual 5 :30p.m. to accommodate the City Council Special Meeting to immediately follow at 6:00p.m. in Council Chambers. Tomorrow he will be attending the King County Growth Management Planning Council in Seattle. They will be discussing South Lake Union as an urban center. Mayor McColgan: He read a letter of commendation addressed to the Chief of Police regarding Officer Hatfield during a ride along program. He will also be attending the executive board meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); Federal Way was recently given a seat on the board at the last legislative session. Last Friday, the United Way held its annual Day of Caring in the community. Councilmember Burbidge: She thanked the police and parks departments for their work improving Coronado Park; she recently attended a block watch meeting in the area. The Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry is being held at grocery stores around Federal Way this Saturday; volunteers are needed to help out. She recently attended a meeting of the PSRC Transportation Policy Board; they were given a presentation on congestion and how traffic signal synchronization is being used to help alleviate it in our streets. Councilmember Ferrell: He is attending the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting tomorrow at 7:00a.m. in Renton. Earlier today, Leland Consulting gave a presentation on City Center Redevelopment Strategies. At the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee meeting, they discussed strategies for preventing the use of illegal fireworks in the city. Yesterday, the City/Lakehaven Utility District Liaison meeting was held; they discussed issues surrounding French Lake and Coronado Parks. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Moseley thanked Assistant City Manager Matheson and the rest of city staff for covering for him during his recent vacation. Emergency Management Training for emergency staff workers will be held next week, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. Staff continues to work on issues identified at Dumas Bay Park. Parks Director Donna Hanson recently met with the State Fish and Wildlife Division on the heron rookery and migrations issues. City Manager Moseley was also pleased to report that Chief Kirkpatrick ofthe Public Safety Department participated in the Reebok Women's Triathlon on September J 1 th and successfully placed in the top 10 in her age group. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 2005 - Page 8 of 8 X. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(1) The Council recessed into executive session at 9: 15p.m, with an expected duration of approximately 30 minutes. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended executive session another 15 minutes at 9:45p.m. The Council returned to chambers at 10:00p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 1O:00p.m.