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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 04-06-2010 RegularCfTY OF ,',�., Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall April 6, 2010 — 7:00 pm www. cityoffederalwa y. com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey and Roger Freeman. City staff present: Acting City Manager Pat Richardson, Acting City Attomey Peter Beckwith and City Clerk Carol McNeilly. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Corbin and Connor led the pledge of allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Certificates of Appointment: North Lake ManaQement District Deputy Mayor Duclos presented certificates of appointment to recently appointed members of the North Lake Management District. b. Local Federal Wa� Hiqh Schools State Wrestlers Mayor Kochmar presented certificates of accomplishment to wrestlers from Todd Beamer High, Federal Way High, Decatur High and Thomas Jefferson High who placed at the 2010 Mat Classic Competition. c. Arts Commission Featured Artist MarshaA Johnson Mayor Kochmar stated this months City Hall Art Exhibit features art by MarshaU Johnson, a Washington native and well established artist. Mr. Marshall thanked the Council for the opportunity to display his work. d. Citv Manaqer Emerqinq Issues / Introduction of New Emplovees Acting City Manager Richardson reported the City received the 2010 Well City Award from Association of Washington Cities, which will result in a 2% reduction in benefit costs. Council Minutes April 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 1 of 4 Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty provided a report on the Sister City Trip to Donghae Korea. Representatives from the City met with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and City Officials. They toured Donghae to see new development and infrastructure. They also had the opportunity to meet with potential intemational EB5 Status investors. Court Pixton, a local Commercial Real Estate Broker and Mark Clirehugh, a representative from the Federal Way Chamber or Commerce also attended the trip and shared their experience in Korea. e. NFL Hall of Famer— Flovd Little (Reception Followina) Mayor Kochmar read a proclamation declaring April 6, 2010 Floyd Little Day and presented it to Mr. Little. Mr. Little thanked the Council for this honor. The Council then recessed for a brief reception from 7:33 pm to 7:48 pm. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Norma Blanchard spoke regarding the March 23, 2010 Special City Council Meeting. She waited outside the Hylebos Room for the FEDRAC meeting to end and the Council meeting to begin. , . She believes that a/l meetings should be public. She was concerned about a meeting with staff and another individuaL Donald Barovic stated Hylebos Creek runs through his property. He is concemed about storm water run-off into the creek and would like to see the creek restored for salmon habitat. Mike Stanlev stated he created the community garden at the Senior Center and is now working on a garden in the Camelot Square neighborhood. He is seeking resources to assist with that project. Martin Moore thanked the Council forthe campaign contributions ordinance passed they passed on March 16, 2010. He also stated he feels the Sister City Trip is beneficial to the future of the City. Acting City Manager Richardson responded to Ms. Blanchard's public comments. Ms. Richards stated the meeting Ms. Blanchard is referring to was conducted in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed be%w have been previously reviewed in their entirety 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: March 16, 2010 Special and Regular Meeting, March 23, 2010 Special Meeting. APPROVED b. Monthly Financial Report APPROVED c. Vouchers APPROVED . . , e. Agreement for Probation Services APPROVED f. Interlocal Agreement with City of Auburn for Conservation Resource Manager APPROVED g. Council Bill #530/Proposed Text Amendments to FW RC - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Size Calculation, Minimum Lot Size and Housekeeping Amendments APPROVED ORD/NANCE 10-651 � Council Minutes .4pri16, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 4 h. Council Bill#531/Proposed Text Amendments to FWRC - Appraisal Requirements APPROVED ORD/NANCE 10-652 i. Council Bill #532/Proposed Text Amendments to FWRC - Short Subdivision Notice APPROVED ORD/NANCE 10-653 j. RESOLUTION: Preliminary Plat Approval — Norpoint Heights APPROVED RESOLUTION 10-580 k. S 356 at SR99 Intersection Improvement Project — Project Acceptance APPROVED I. SR 99 HOV Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to S 284 Street) mprovement Project — Project Acceptance and Retainage Release APPROVED m. Citywide Pedestrian Improvement Program APPROVED n. S 348th Street at 1 st Avenue South Bid Award APPROVED MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of the items on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Burbidge second. Councilmember povey pulled item 5.d. VOTE: Items 5a through 5c, and 5e through 5n were approved 7-0. d. RESOLUTION: Findinas, Goals and Conclusions for the Medical Device Commercialization and Innovation Incubator Proiect Councilmember povey asked Acting City Manager Richardson to clarify a word change on page 3 of the resolution. Ms. Richardson stated the term "private business" is being changed to "nonprofit business." MOTION: Councilmember povey moved approval of the resolution. Deputy Mayor Duclos second. � VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUT/ON 10-579 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Park Picnic and Special Event Rates Parks and Recreation Manager Steve Ikerd stated this was a follow up to the Council February 16, 2010 presentation. Staff has drafted proposed picnic reservation and special event rates for 2010. The proposed rates include a new category called "off-season" rates for residents that reduces fees by twenty-five percent. Rates for non-residents would increase by fifty percent. MOTION: Burbidge moved approval of maintaining the current Picnic and special event reservation rates for residents May through October and create a new 25% discounted off-season rate for residents November through April and increase the current rates for non-residents by 50%; which would be applied year round. Councilmember povey second. VOTE: Motion Carried 7-0 7. INTRODUCTION / FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES a. CB#533 Proqosed Franchise Aareement with Lakehaven UtiliN District . An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Granting Lakehaven Utility District, A Municipal Corporation, A Nonexclusive Franchise to occupy the Council Minutes April 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 4 Rights-of-Way of the City of Federal Way, Washington, through the Franchise Area for the Purpose of Constructing, Maintaining, Repairing, Renewing and Operating a Water and Sewer System W ithin and Through the City of Federal Way and Addressing Hydrant Costs Within City Boundaries. City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record. MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to forward the ordinance to second reading and adoption at the April 20, 2010 Council Meeting. Councilmember Burbidge second. Mayor Kochmar recused herself from this item. VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Kochmar recused. 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Park reported he would be attending the joint City/Chamber of Commerce Economic Development meeting this week. Councilmember Burbidge reported on upcoming committee meetings and community events. Mayor Kochmar reported tomorrow is the BoyS & Girls Breakfast at Emerald Downs. Councilmembers Ferrell, Freeman, Duclos and Dovey had no report. 9. CITY MANAGER REPORT Acting City Manager Richardson had no report. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to executive session at 8:16 pm to discuss Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately forty-five minutes. The Council adjoumed. from executive session at 8:58 pm 11.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 8:58 pm. Attest: C��2� Carol McNeilly, CM , City C rk Approved by Council: April 20, 2010 Council Minutes April 6, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 4