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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 04-20-2010 RegularCITY OF � Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall April 20, 2010 — 7:00 pm www. cifyoffederalwa y. com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey and Roger Freeman. Staff Present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Benjamin Washington led the pledge of allegiance. MOTION: Councilmember Freeman moved to amend the agenda to add a Proclamation for Silver Star Banner Day under Presentations, Section 3(a)(1) — after the proclamation for National Volunteer Week. Deputy Mayor Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: National Volunteer Week Human Services Manager Lynnette Hynden reported the City has over 1,087 citizens that volunteered over 18,000 hours for the City in 2009. Tonight she would like to highlight the volunteers that attended the FEMA Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) in Maryland in 2009. Councilmember Burbidge read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the IEMC Volunteers. a. 1. Proclamation: Silver Star Banner Dav — Mav 1, 2010 (added item) Councilmember Freeman read the proclamation into the record. City Council Minutes — Apri120, 2010 Page 1 of 6 b. Hispanic Community Leadership and Korean Advisorv Committee Introduction and Reports Human Services Manager Lynnette Hynden introduced Teniel Sabin the City's Hispanic Community Liaison for the past two years. Ms. Sabins efforts with the Hispanic Community Leadership Committee has increased participation in the Hispanic Health Fair and the Latina Professional Women's Conference. Ms. Sabin introduced members of the Hispanic Community Leadership Committee. Ms. Hynden also introduced Jee Kim the City's Korean Community Liaison. Mr. Kim has been working to establish the Korean Advisory Community under the model of the Hispanic Committee. Mr.Kim introduced members of the Korean Advisory Committee. c. Meqan Johnson Youth Volunteer Achievements Mayor Kochmar stated that Federal Way resident Megan Johnson was recently awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, which honors outstanding volunteerism. Ms. Johnson has been active in raising money to help the homeless as well as providing personal items. She has numerous groups and volunteers that help support her efforts. Mayor Kochmar presented Ms. Johnson a certificate of achievement to recognize her efforts. Ms. Johnson thanked the Council for the award. d. Hiqh School Basketball Championship Teams Mayor Kochmar presented certificates of achievement to the Decatur High School Boys Basketball Team for finishing seventh at the 2010 WIAA Basketball Championships. Mayor Kochmar presented certificates of achievement to the Federal Way High School Boys Basketball Team for finishing third at the 2010 W IAA Basketball Championships. e. Citv Manacter Emerainq Issues / Introduction of New Emplovees City Manager Wilson reported there were no new employees to introduce. He asked Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty to share some news that the City received today. Mr. Doherty stated at a press conference today it was announced that the 2012 US Olympic Diving Team Trials will be held in Federal Way at the King County Aquatic Center. This event will bring close to $3.5 million dollars into the community. Lynnette Hynden stated HUD awarded the City $651 k for a down payment assistance for home foreclosures in the City. Up to $50k can be awarded to use for a down payment for homebuyers purchasing a vacant home that is being foreclosed. If the program does not get enough participants, the funds will be returned to HUD. The City needs to have potential homebuyers secured by June so their purchase can close by September. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Xenia McGowan, Federal Way resident and volunteerwith KCACC Animals, spoke in support of the city participating in the King County's regional animal service plan rather than the City having their own animal control services unit. City Council Minutes — April 20, 2010 Page 2 of 6 Chris Duvall, Federal Way resident and Kent Animal Shelter volunteer. She also spoke in support of the city participating in the King County Joint Regional Animal Services Care Plan. Donald Barovic spoke regarding a bus stop that was recently installed near his home. He also passed around photos of coyotes on his property and brought the head of a goat that was killed by a coyote. He fears a child may be injured or killed by a coyote. Laura Moserfrom Waste Management distributed the 2009 Waste ManagementAnnual Report for the City of Federal Way. She spoke regarding a recycling audit thatwas conducted in the city and Waste Managements efforts with an alternative fuel program. Nancv Combs does not feel the Sister City Trip is fiscally responsible during these economic times. She also reported on speeding traffic at the school intersection of 304"'and 21 S 'Ave. SW. Phil Dalrvmple of Federal Way National Little League. Thanked members of the Council who attended their recent jamboree. He also thanked the Council for the grant funding they received for the ball field improvements. He reported that they were able to get improvements at reduced cost. The balance of the grant is $7,500 and they would like an extension to use those funds to replace the scoreboard and poles. Scott Henderson of the Federal Way Little League thanked those that attended their jamboree and for supporting Federal Way Little League. They have made numerous safety improvements to the ball fields with the grant funds they were awarded. Mr. Henderson stated their program has had an increase in girls playing ball. He added the Challenger Program that allows mentally and physically handicapped children to play sports is up and running as well. Bettv Tavlor commented on the Rainier Beach Neighborhood Coalition, which focuses on neighborhood improvements through community collaboration. She would like to see something similar to this started in Federal Way. She thanked City Manager Wilson for taking the time to meet with her on this topic. Mark Davis spoke regarding an issue where his neighbors shed is encroaching on his property. He has tried to get staff to help with this issue and has been unsuccessful. He asked the City Council to please help with this. Norma Btanchard stated her comments in the April 6, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes were not accurately recorded. She wants to know about the meeting that occurred befinreen Victor Setton and Patrick Doherty, not the City Council Meeting. City Manager W ilson responded that the City is working on Mr. Davis's boundary encroachment with a formal warrant of abatement. He also stated Mr. Barovics concems with coyotes fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Councilmember Burbidge asked City Attomey Richards to expand on the Open Public Meeting Act. Ms. Richards stated the public meeting act applies to a quorum of the Council, not individual staff members. The Council discussed amending the April 6, 2010 Meeting Minutes to accurately reflect Ms. Blanchard's comments. The Council discussed Ms. Comb's traffic concerns. The City has performed multiple traffic City Council Minutes — April 20, 2010 Page 3 of 6 studies in this area and the data collected revealed the issue did not meet the criteria necessary to install a stop sign. This issue has been before both the Land Use Transportation Committee and City Council for review and discussion. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed below have been previously reviewed in fheir entirety by a Council Committee of three members and brought before full Counci/ for approval,� all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion. . . , b. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects —"Safe Routes" to Schools, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program APPROVED c. RESOLUTION: Setting Public Hearing Date for the Street Vacation of a Portion of g` Avenue SW APPROVED Resolution 10-582 d. 20 Way S. Street Lighting Project — Bid Award APPROVED e. Purchase a Ford F250 Super Cab Pickup Truck Using Replacement Reserve Money Currently Allocated for Vehicle Replacement APPROVED f. Landscape Bid Acceptance APPROVED g. RESOLUTION: Authorizing the Use of the Performance-Based Contract Process for Energy Services Pursuant to Chapter 39.35A RCW APPROVED Resolution 10-581 �. f R�FF�4T (l�l'1. Dri,n., erl Cr�+nnh� e/lnrcomer+4 ��ii4h 1 �Leh�von I 14ilifii Ili�4rin_f i. Marine Hills Emergency Pipe Repair - Project Acceptance APPROVED MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Burbidge Second. Councilmember Ferrell pulled item a Mayor Kochmar pulled h. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0 to approve consent agenda items (b)- (g); and (i) as presented. a. Minutes April 6, 2010 Special and Reqular Meetinq MOTION: Mayor Kochmar moved to amend Norma Blanchard's public comments to read, "She believes that all meetings should be public. She was concerned about a meeting with staff and another individuaL" Councilmember Ferrell second. Motion carried 7-0. h. CB #533: ORD: Proposed Franchise Aareement with Lakehaven Utilitv District Mayor Kochmar stated she needed to recuse herself from this item. MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved approval. Councilmember Burbidge second. VOTE: Motion approved 6-0. Mayor Kochmar recused/ Ordinance 10-654 City Council Minutes — April 20, 2010 Page 4 of 6 6. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Freeman reported that he will be leading the Martin Luther King Celebration this year. He invited anyone who is interested in participating in this event to attend to a meeting May 14 at City Hall at 3:00 pm. Councilmember povey reported on an article in the Federal Way Mirror that featured Mike Stanleys efforts to build a community garden in the Camelot Square Trailer Park to grow fresh food. Mr. Stanley is seeking funding to complete this project and Councilmember povey encouraged individuals/associations that are looking for ways to give back to the community to donate to this project. Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS meeting is May 11. She attended the South County Transportation Board and will be attending the Regional Transit Committee meeting. She also reported on a upcoming fundraiser called Sweets for Success, as well as upcoming community arts events. Councilmember Park reported the next FEDRAC meeting is April 27. He will be attending a Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee Meeting on April 22 and a Flood Control Joint District meeting on April 29. Deputy Mayor Duclos reported on recent meetings of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Regional Policy Committee. She will be attending an upcoming meeting of the Growth Management Policy Committee on April 28 and the next LUTC Meeting is May 3. Councilmember Ferrel! had no report. Mayor Kochmar reported the Council would be meeting King County Executive Dow on May 5. She will be meeting with the Suburban Cities Leadership this week. King County Councilmembers will be holding a public forum on April 28"' at Highline Community College. She also noted that April 24 is Earth Day. 7. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Wilson reported that the City of Spokane will be conducting a police memorial on May 10, and fallen Officer Brian Walsh will be honored. This week IT Director Mehdi Sadri submitted his resignation after 17 years of service to the City. City Manager Wilson thanked Councilmember Freeman for taking a leadership role with the Martin Luther King event. The State Budget has been finalized, and 5 million dollars was allocated for a PerForming Arts and Conference Center and 100 thousand was allocated for a Medical Device Inncubator. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION Dn4en�i.�1 1 i�in.��i�n D� �r�� �.�n+ +n D(`1A/ A') � � N1 \/i\ Ca11CeI@C) . . . canceled City Council Minutes — April 20, 2010 Page S of 6 The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session. 9. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm. Attest: �m Caroi McNeilly, CMC, ity Cle Approved by CounciL• May 4, 2010 City Council Minutes — Apri120, 2010 Page 6 of 6