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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 12-18-2007 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall December 18, 2007 -7:00 PM MINUTES (www.cityoffederalway.com) ***** 1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan and Deputy Mayor Ferrell present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McColgan led the Flag Salute. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to amend the agenda to add Evaluate Complaints/Charges Against a Public Officer to the Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(f). Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 7-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS . Emerging Issues - Utility Tax Rebate Program - Postponed until January . Wal-Mart Contributions to SKC Fire and Rescue and Federal Way Police Department Wal-Mart's Goodworks Coordinator Dick Mayer and Store Manager Paul Cox presented $500.00 Good Works Programs Grants to each agency. Police Chief Brian Wilson explained their $500.00 will go towards the department's Adopt-a-Family; Fire Chief Al Church stated their grant will be put to use for fire and life safety Issues. . Swearing-in Ceremony of Commander Christopher D. Norman City Clerk Laura Hathaway presided over the swearing-in of Commander Norman. ยท Swearing-in Ceremony for New Police Officers Police Chief Brian Wilson introduced the twelve new officers and City Clerk Laura Hathaway presided over the swearing-in ceremony. . Proclamation - Supporting the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement Mayor Park introduced delegates from Korea and presented them with a Proclamation supporting the Korea- US Free Trade Agreement. Mayor Park explained Federal Way is the first city to support this agreement. City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 18, 2007 - Page 2 of 4 . Ceremony Honoring Councilmember Dean McColgan Mayor Park presented a plaque to outgoing Councilmember Dean McColgan who is leaving the Council after eight years of service. Councilmember McColgan thanked his fellow Councilmembers, his family and several people who helped him along the way including King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, Chamber President Tom Pearson and former City Manager David Moseley. Councilmember McColgan also wished Councilmember-elect Dini Duclos all the best. Council all said a few words thanking Councilmember McColgan for his years of service and wishing him well on his future endeavors. Council recessed for a public reception honoring Councilmember McColgan at 7:56 PM Council reconvened at 8:20 PM. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Pam Taylor, of the Multi-Service Center, stated the City's challenge grant of$l 0,000 has been met. She stated within the first 20 minutes of the announcement $2,200 was raised and she thanked the City for issuing this challenge. Deanna Heinrich, Chair of the Human Services Commission urged support of Consent Item d - Mid-Biennium Review of 2007-2008 Human Services Contracts. H. David Kaplan thanked Councilmember McColgan for his commitment to the City beginning with is service as Chair of the Parks Committee and his work on Celebration Park. He wished Councilmember McColgan all the best. Jim Pryal- Mayor Park called his name but he had left the meeting. Mayor Park read his comment regarding a concern about the cutting of trees behind the greenbelt of his apartment. Mayor Park asked staff to get in touch with Mr. Pryal regarding this issue. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed below have been previously reviewed by a Council Committee of three members and brought before full Council for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion. a. Minutes: Approval of the December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting - Approved b. Vouchers - Approved c. October Monthly Financial Report - Approved d. Mid-Biennium Review of2007-2008 Human Services Contracts - Approved e. Remote Lighting Control System for City Sport Fields - Approved f. American Traffic Solutions Contract for Red Light Photo Enforcement - Approved g. Temporary Occupancy License Agreement for the Commons - Approved h. Law Enforcement Service Agreement for the FW Transit Center - Approved I. 21st Ave SW @ SW 356th St- Project Acceptance and Retainage Release - Approved J. Resolution: Capital Projects Review Policy - Approved 07-515 k. Resolution: The Greens Final Plat Approval- Approved 07 -516 1. 2008 School Impact Fee - Approved m. T -Mobile Site Lease Renewal- BP A at SW 349th - Approved City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 18, 2007 - Page 3 of 4 MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of consent items a-m. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0. 6. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Police Dog Regulations Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS FOR POLICE DOGS, AMENDING CHAPTER4-ANIMALS (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-30, 92-153, 06-527 and 06-530). City Clerk Hathaway read the Ordinance Title into the record. MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to forward the ordinance to a second reading/enactment on January 2,2008. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0. b. Increase Advance Travel Expense Fund AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, REGARDING THEADV ANCE TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND AND AMENDING CHAPTER 7 FINANCE, ARTICLE II, FUNDS. (Amending Ordinance No. 90-25). City Clerk Hathaway read the Ordinance Title into the record. MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved to forward the ordinance to a second reading/enactment on January 2,2008. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0. 7. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar thanked Councilmember McColgan again for his service and commitment to the City. She also thanked Deputy City Clerk Krystal Roe for her work on the reception. Lastly she recognized John Wilde and all citizens and businesses who participated in the food drive on December 15,2007 and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Councilmember Burbidge stated the next ParkslRecreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee is scheduled for January 8, 2008. She acknowledged City Stafffor their efforts in raising money for the United Way campaigns for both King and Pierce County and once again thanked Councilmember McColgan for his sefV1ce. Councilmember Dovey thanked Dean McColgan and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Faison briefed the Council on an issue regarding lack of a quorum at the Puget Sound Regional Council Meeting which had to be rescheduled as King County Councilmembers were not present. Councilmember Faison stated that at the rescheduled meeting he brought this issue up and King County Councilmember Larry Philips took exception to this. Councilmember Faison stated that unfortunately this is a frequent occurrence on the part of King County Councilmembers so he felt the issue should be raised. Lastly he thanked Councilmember McColgan for his friendship and his balanced point of view. Councilmember McColgan recognized his fellow Councilmembers stating they are all on the Council for the right reasons and that is for the betterment of Federal Way. They all represent the City of Federal Way not City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 18, 2007 - Page 4 of 4 themselves. He stated while they may not always agree, they do not continue to rehash it, they move on to other issues of importance. Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated it has been his pleasure to work with Councilmember McColgan. He also thanked John Wilde for arranging the December 15th food drive and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Mayor Park thanked Councilmember McColgan and wished him the best in his endeavors. He also stated that this being the last meeting of the year, the City Council would elect from among its members a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor at the January 2, 2008 City Council Meeting. He also stated he is looking forward to working with Councilmember-elect Dini Duclos. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT On behalf of the entire staff, City Manager Neal Beets thanked Councilmember McColgan. He also stated that the Public Works Department received a $4 million grant from the State Transportation Improvement Board for the Pacific Highway and 356th project. Lastly, he stated the executive session is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:48 PM 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a) b. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) c. Added Item: Evaluate Complaints/Charges Against a Public Officer pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(1)(f). 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Park adjourned the final meeting of2007 at 9:13 PM ATTEST: