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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 10-19-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall October 19, 2004 —7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Councilmember Eric Faison led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of New Employees /City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce this evening. b. Emerging Issues /City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss this evening. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Rick Reece, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Public Academy to thank Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez and staff for the recently installed speed zone signs in the area. Tamara Brown, spoke on behalf of Catholic Community Services, thanking Council for prior years funding from the Human Services Budget, she asked Council to not cut funding in this budget cycle. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2004 — Page 2 of 4 Roddy J. Nolten, P.E., addressed concerns regarding budget cuts to the Community Emergency Response Team volunteer program. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes /October 5, 2004 Regular Meeting - Approved b. Vouchers - Approved c. Monthly Financial Report- Approved d. Council Bill #347 /FWCC Amendment to Chapter 13, regarding Vacation of Streets! Enactment Ordinance - Approved Ordinance #04 -467 e. Letter of Withdrawal to the Airport Communities Coalition- Approved f. Setting Public Hearing for 2005 -2010 Transportation Improvement Plan/ Resolution- Approved Approved Resolution #04 -429 g. City Center Access Study- Stakeholder Addition Approval- Approved h. Devonshire Final Plat- Approved i. Crosspointe Preliminary Plat- Approved • j. Tourism Enhancement Grants - Approved k. 2005 Solid Waste /Recycling Division Grant Award /Resolution- Approved Resolution #04 -430 MOTION MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS Youth Commission Appointments Councilmember Burbidge thanked all who applied to the Youth Commission. MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO APPOINT SAMUAL ACUNA, JOSEPH WOO, CHRISTOPHER MCCOLGAN, AND MEGAN LOO TO ONE -YEAR COMMISSIONER TERMS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005; AND • FURTHER MOVED TO APPOINT SARAH KIRSCH, CHELSEA FRIEDMAN, HAYLEY JOHNSON, ALLISON PALUMBARIT, AND KILEY MARTIN TO TWO - YEAR COMMISSIONER TERMS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006; MOTION • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2004 — Page 3 of 4 SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed unanimously as • follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Finance /Economic Development /Regional Affairs Committee would be held Tuesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. He noted the Committee recently narrowed the options for the downtown market study down to two firms. Councilmember Dovey reminded citizens the Federal Way Farmer's Market has two weeks left. He also announced the next meeting of the Land Use /Transportation Committee scheduled for November 1 may be canceled due to the open house on the same night. • Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks /Recreation /Human Services Committee meeting would be held November 8 at 5:00 p.m. She further thanked the arts commission and staff, for the outstanding Arts Harvest Reception and the Juried Art Show currently on display in City Hall. She noted she recently attended the South County Area Transportation Board, where Sound Transit Phase II for transportation planning and other area transportation issues were discussed. She encouraged citizens to attend some of the many events and performances in the local arts. Deputy Mayor Kochmar highlighted some of the many special events and grand opening which are happening in the city. She encouraged citizens to shop in Federal Way for the upcoming holiday season. She further reported on many auctions and fund - raisers that have been held to help various non - profit agencies. Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has been rescheduled and would now be held on November 5 He further reported on the Community Center, he asked citizens to send their comments regarding the timeline and budget constraints for the project. Councilmember Ferrell noted he spoke at a recent fundraiser at the South King County Multi Service Center. He noted it is a very worthwhile cause, and asked citizens to remember the less fortunate in the coming holiday. He also highlighted a new newspaper in 41111 the region, that reports on Federal Way and surrounding communities. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 19, 2004 — Page 4 of 4 Mayor McColgan invited everyone to come to the open house for the new city hall on November 1 at 4:00 p.m. Tours of City Hall will be available. He thanked Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson for all his hard work on the building. He reminded everyone of the upcoming budget meetings, and asked citizens to attend and become involved with this difficult budget. He further reminded everyone of the upcoming election, and encouraged everyone to get out and vote. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manger David Moseley reported on the Korean Cultural and Sports Festival. He noted the planning is coming along and a updated report from the consultants will come to Council at the November 2 meeting. Mr. Moseley thanked Community Development Director Kathy McClung and Executive Assistant Patrick Briggs for their efforts and work on the annual United Way and Federal Way Human Services event last Wednesday. The event hosted a silent auction, chili cook off, and cakewalk. He noted the event was very well attended and thanked all who participated and donated. • He echoed earlier comment regarding the new city hall dedication, which is scheduled for November 1 2004 beginning at 4:00 p.m. with the dedication plaque to be unveiled around 5:30 p.m. He encouraged citizens to come and see the new facility. He noted work continues on the flag plaza and parking lot to the North of the building as weather permits. City Manager noted staff provided a very detailed report and site visit for the stream restoration and salmon habitat project for Joe's Creek, the meeting was very well attended by state officials. He noted this project has very high priority in completing. He further reminded Council there is no need for an Executive Session this evening. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. ' - a,�ie Courtney, CMC 1111 ty City Clerk