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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 07-17-2001 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting July 17,2001- 7:00 p.m. MINUTE S I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and Dean McColgan. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Faison led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Police International OlvmDics Recognitions Chief Kirkpatrick announced and introduced her staff members that participated in the recent 2001 World Police and Fire Games held in Indianapolis, Indiana. She noted she was extremely proud of each officer who represented Federal Way. b. City ManagerlIntroduction of New Employees City Manager announced and introduced two new Public Safety employees: Andrew Cohen and Jason Ellis, who have been hired as new Police Officers. c. City ManagerÆmerging Issues City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001-Page 2 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan. reminded citizens of the 2nd Annual Garden Tour, which will be held July 21st. He noted this was a wonderful event and urged citizens to participate. Ron Walker. Chair of the Diversity Commission spoke to update Council on their current projects including the welcoming of new commissioners and planning a new community event. V. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/July 3 200 I Re!¡!Ular Meeting -Approved Council Bill #276/Judges Pro-Tern/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance # 01-397 Council Bill #277/Non Conformances Created by Government AcQuisition of Right-of-Way /Enactment Ordinance Approved Ordinance # 01-398 DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: a. b. c. Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING 2002-2007 Federal Way Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened the hearing at 7:20 p.m. Staff Report Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez briefly updated Council on the proposed Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP). He noted the 2002 - 2007 Transportation Improvement Plan which is updated annually outlines a 6-year plan for transportation related capital projects, is a requirement for grant Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001 - Page 3 eligibility, must be "financially constrained" and must conform to air quality requirements. Citizen Comment H. David Kaplan, noted his concerns and impacts on local parks with a potential interchange on S 31Zth Street to 1-5. City Council Deliberation City Council discussed and concurred the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is a plan and guideline for the next 6 years, and as such needs to be more inclusive that exclusive. Hearing no further citizen comments, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m. Resolution /2002-2007 TIP & ASIP COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE 2002-2007 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ASIP) AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes VIT. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. International District Park/School District Easement COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION #2 (TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE ACTIVITES ON THIS PROJECT AND WORK WITH THE FEDERAL WAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO CLOSE OUT THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE 1999 CDBG PATHWAYS GRANT AND THE FULL 2000 CDBG POCKET PARK GRANT AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR REALLOCATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE 2002 CDBG ALLOCATION PROCESS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001-Page 4 MANAGER TO REIMBURSE THE CHAMBER FOR ALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COSTS INCURRED TO-DATE ($8,161+), AS WELL AS REIMBURSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ALL PATHWAY DESIGN COSTS INCURRED TO-DATE ($13,148), USING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE SALARY SAVINGS); COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. Councilmember Gates requested a staff briefing and discussion. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief presentation to the Council, outlining the two options the Council may consider. Councilmembers Gates and Burbidge noted they would not be supporting this motion; instead, they would like to see the park completed as already budgeted. The main motion passed 5-2 as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson b. No Yes No Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Field House Feasibilitv Study Councilmember Gates gave a brief update on the parameters of the revenue raised fÌ'om the lodging tax; noting these revenues are only to be used for purposes of promoting tourism within the city, such as the proposed field house study. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF UP TO $30,000 FROM THE LODGING TAX FUND FOR A DEMAND ANALYSIS OF A MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD HOUSE; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson VIII. Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #278/Miscellaneous Code Amendments Phase II Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Juty 17, 2001 - Page 5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAÝ MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CODE INTERPRETATIONS AND PROCESS I APPEALS; CLARIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAND USE APPLICATION NOTICES; SITING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONTAINERS ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SITES; SENIOR HOUSING; AND PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES (PWSF). COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #278/ MISCELLANEAOUS CODE AMENDMENTS, PHASE n TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7TH; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson b. Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Council Bill #279/SR99 Right-of-Way Improvements/Condemnations Phase I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION. APPROPRIATION, TAKING AND/OR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND/OR EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PACIFIC illGHWAY SOUTH BETWEEN SOUTH 312lli STREET AND SOUTH 324lli STREET, TOGETHER WIlli ALL APPURTENANCES AND RELATED WORK NECESSARY TO MAKE A COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WIlli APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY AITORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION (Supplementing Ordinance No. 01-384). COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #279/SR99 RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS/CONDEMNATIONS, PHASE I TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7TH; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 17, 2001-Page 6 IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined; and updated Council on Sound Transit and various regional issues. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParkslRecreationlHuman Services/Public Safety Committee would be held Monday, August 13th. She updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of upcoming arts events in the community. Councilmember Hellickson extended "kudos" to all city staff that participated in making the July 4th - Red, White and Blues Festival such a wonderful event; and noted the new Celebration Park Big Toy should be completed soon. Councilmember Faison also thanked staff that was a part of the Red, White and Blues Festival at Celebration Park; and updated Council on his meeting with Highline Community College, where he discussed the possibilities of expanding the campus in Federal Way to offer more types of classes. Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held August 8th at 5:30 p.m. He also echoed the comments of the Council on the wonderful July 4th festival at Celebration Park, and noted upcoming recreation events in the community. Deputy Mayor Kochmar also expressed her gratitude for the wonderful Red, White and Blues festival at Celebration Park; and updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings and announced upcoming community events. She further asked that the International District and Code Enforcement issues be placed on the Plamúng Commission work plan. Mayor Park also updated Council on the meeting he and Councilmember Burbidge attended in regards to Highline Community College; he noted it was a very good discussion on the importance of the college in our community. He reminded Council of the upcoming visit of Junior High School students /Tom Hachinohe, and other community events. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley noted he was pleased to see the conclusion of the SR99 & 320th Street improvements; staff and city officials would be attending the ribbon cutting ceremony July 25th at 10:00 a.m. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Juty 17, 2001-Page 7 He extended "kudos" to Jennifer Schroder and the entire Parks Staff who worked to make the Red, White and Blues Festival a huge success!! He also thanked Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and the police department for their visible presence at the celebration, which had no major incidents occur. The City Manager noted the Federal Way Police Department competed in a charity softball game with the Federal Way Fire Department where they raised approximately $6,000 for the Federal Way Youth and Family Services. He then reminded Council of the upcoming visit of eight Hachinohe Junior High School students, and two teachers who will be arriving July 26th and leaving July 30th. City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the progress of the new play structure at Celebration Park. He noted the project should be completed by Friday, July 20th and open for all to enjoy. He further reminded Council for the need of an executive session for the purposes of discussing Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) and Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 45 minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(b) Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(l)(i) At 8:50 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council would be recessing to executive session for approximately 45 minutes, with no action anticipated. At 9:35 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended the time until 10:00 p.m. Council returned to chambers at 9:55 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:55 p.m.