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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 02-21-2006 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall February 21, 2006 - 7:00 PM MINUTES * * * * * l. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. Councilmcmbcrs present: Burbidge, Dovey, raison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy Mayor rerrell and Mayor Park. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Councilmember Dovey 3. PRESENTA TTONS a. Certificates of Appointment - Arts Commission Councilmember Burbidge presented Certificates of Appointment to the Arts Commission members. b. Certificates of Appointment - Human Services Commission Councilmemher Kochmar presented Certificates of Appointment to thel--Iuman Services Commission members. c. Certificate of Appreciation -. Outgoing I-luman Service C0111mission Members Councilmember Kochmar read the names of the outgoing Human Service Commission Members and thanked them for their service. She stated their Certificates of Appreciation would be mailed to them. d. Police Chief~s Citizen Commendation; Celiificates of Merit; Police Chiefs Commendation and Medal of Meritorious Service Awards Police Chiefs Citizen Commendation: Police Chief Annc Kirkpatrick presented medals and citizen commendations to the following for coming to the aid of officer Patrick Maher who was fatally shot on August 2, 2003 by Jason Robcrts: Shane Barnett, Daniel Bassett, Sheila Collins and Jan1es Owens. Chief Kirkpatrick explained that due to the trial, the Federal Way Police -------- Department was unable to publicly recognize these citizens Llntil now. Chief Kirkpatrick explained that Mr. Barnett and Mr. Bassett assisted in subduing Jason Roberts ,md Ms. Collins and Mr. Owens assisted and comforted Officer Maher until medics arrived. Chief Kirkpatrick presented Mr. Barnett, Mr. Bassett and Ms. Collins with a with a Medal of Valor and the Police Chiefs Citizens Commendation and eXplained that although Mr. Owens lost his battle with cancer, he will always be remembered for his heroics. Certificate of'Merit: Chief Kirkpatrick presented William Ilamilton a Certificate of Merit for his assistance in identifying a drug house that eventually led to the shut down and sale of this property. Police ('hid's Commendation and Medal o(Meritorious Service Awards: Chief Kirkpatriek presented the following Department Employees with a commendation and medal of meritorious service: Administrative Assistant Jeanne Schroeder, Officer Kurt Schwan and Lt. Teresa Hoch. Ms. Schroeder was recognized for her continuous dedication over the years and Officer Schwan and Lt. Hoch (along with officers Bill Drake and Gary Crawford who were unable to attend) were recognizcd for their work obtaining CALEA (Commission on Accreditation t(Jr Law Enforcement Agencies) designation. She also presented Commander Greg Wilson with an award l()r his work and dedication in obtaining CALEA designation. Commander Wilson was nominated by Lt.Hoch who statcd that the CALEA designation would not have been awarded without Commander Wilson's e1Torts. e. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees - None f. City Manager/Emerging Issues - None 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Frostv Hardison.-. Asked lor clarification on Council Bill No. 397 - the Tacoma Power Franchise Agreement; also commented on Teen/Gang Crime and panhandling. Michael Reusser.- Thomas Jefferson lIigh School Leadership Class - asked Council flJr fundi ng of a boys' scholarship program. Interim City Manager Derek Matheson explained what Council Bill No. 397 would do and why the City is entering into this agreement. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: Approval of the January 17, 2006 Special and Rcgular Meetings and February 7, 2006 Special and Regular Meetings - Approved h. Enadment Ordinance -Council Bill #397 - Tacoma Power Franchise Agrecmcnt- Pulled c. 2006 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant - Approved d. Lakehaven Utility District lnterlocal Agreement.~ Preliminary Engineering Services Amendment NO.1 - Approved c. S. 333nl St and 1 st Way S Tratlic Signal - 100% Design Approval and Authorization to Bid - Approved f. Resolution - Pcna Final Plat Approval - Approved Resolution # 06-460 g. 2006 Planning Commission Work Program - Approved Council member Koclmlar pulled Consent Itcm b - Tacoma Power Franchise Agreement MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of Consent Items a, C, d, c, f and g. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0. Consent Item b - Councilmember Kochmar recused herseH~ as she is an employee of the Lakehaven Utility District. MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of Consent Item b: Enactment Ordinance - Tacoma Power Franchise Agreement. Councilmember McColgan second. 'fhe lnotion passed 6-0; Councilmember Kochmar recused. Approved Ordinance #06-577 6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Mayor's 2006 Indepcndent Salary Commission Appointments MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of the Mayor's appointments to the Independent Salary Commission. The appointments are Ron Secreto to fill an uncxpired term cnding February 28,2009 and Frank Marshall to a four-year term ending February 28, 2010. Council member Kochmar second. The motion carried 7-0. b. St. Francis Hospital Memo of Understanding to Provide Healthcarc Services MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Memo of Understanding with St. Francis I--Iospital. Council member Burbidge second. 'rhe motion carried 7-0. 7. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #398.- Criminal and Traffic Code Amendments An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending Chapter 6, Articlcs 4 and 7 of the Criminal Code and adding Article 10 to Chapter 15 of the Traffic Code of the City of Federal Way. MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved Council Bill #398 - Criminal and Traf1ic Code Amendments to a second reading on March 7, 2006. Deputy Mayor Fcrrell second. Thcmotion carried 7-0. 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar mcntioned the passing oJTederal Way citizens who wcrc activc in the community - Shirley Charnell who was a member of the Historical Society and Nellie Fleming who passed away several years ago but bequeathed money to the Soroptimists to use in ways that bcnefit thc community. Councilmember Kochnmr also noted that the Finance Human Services Regional Affairs committee will meet 011 February 28, 2006. Councilmember Burbidge stated the next meeting ofthe Parks, Rccreation, Public Safety Committee is scheduled for March 13,2006 and she attended the Puget Sound Rcgional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting last week where one issue was moving forward in terms of eligibility for Fcderal funding of several projects, one of which is our City Center Access Project. She also attended a meeting of the South County Area Transportation Board where funding projects are under review by the legislature at this timc - one project on that list is the Federal Way Triangle Interchange project. Councilmember Dovey attended a Solid Waste Committee Meeting and complimented stalf on their knowledge regarding the issue. He also stated the next mecting of the Land Usc 'fransportation Committee is scheduled for March 6, 2006 - on the agenda is the l.ink Light Rail Sound Transit Project. Councilmcmber Faison reported that the Economic Development C6mrnittee met prior to tonight's Council meeting to establish their workphm and will host a City Center Redevelopment Workshop on March 8, 2006. Councilmember McColgan updated the public on the City Manager search. 'The scarch firm, Watcrs~Oldani Executive Recruitment, interviewed the Council. Their next step is to work with the sub-committee to determine how to and to what extend involve community groups and the public. Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated that the Parks Recreation and Public Safety Committee Meeting will be discussing Police Department vacancy issues and the dangerous dog issue at their next meeting. Mayor Park statcd he and Intcrim City Manager Matheson [U1d othcr Councilmembers attcnded a meeting of the Seattle Sports Commission and the South Sound Business Bureau in regards to hosting the 2008 NCAA Diving and Swimming Event at thc Aquatics Center. Mayor Park also announced the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for March lO, 2006. 9. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Matheson read a thank you letter received by a citi/,en regarding the assistance given her by an oIT duty Federal Way Officer and updated the Council 011 discussions with the various bargaining groups. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION • Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:56 PM to discuss the following: Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and Sale of Real Property pursuant to RWC 42.30.110(1)(c). No action was taken. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM. Attest: L. ura Hat Zaway, City erk Approved by Council on: 03/07 • 006 • 411