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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 11-20-2001 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall November 20, 2001- 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting ***** I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Council members Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and Dean McColgan. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Gates led the flag salute III. PRESENTATIONS a. 4th Annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration Proclamation Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Fire Chief Al Church and President of the Federal Way Firefighter Foundation Kevin Crossen. Chief Church accepted the proclamation and invited all citizens to attend the tree lighting ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, December 1'( at the SeaTac Mall. He also encouraged those planning on attending to bring donations for the Food/Toy Drive. b. Arts Commission/Introduction & Certificate of Appointment Council member Burbidge announced Iris Marshall has been appointed to the Arts Commission to fill the unexpired term through December 31, 2003. She also extended warm wishes and her thanks to resigning Commissioner Ronald Smith, for his contributions to the Commission. ORIGINAL Federal WI{)! City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2001-Page 2 c. City Manager/lntroduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley announced the following new employees: Amber Freeman, Court Clerk for the Municipal Court; Leslie Ryan-Connelly, the new Surface Water Quality Specialist for the Public Works Department; Joseph Szpek, the city's newest Combination ElectricallBuilding Inspector for the Community Development Department; and Kendrick Wong, who has joined the Public Safety Department as a Police Officer. d. City ManagerÆmerging Issues City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Janet Chance, spoke regarding the Domestic Violence Panel held in Fife, she encouraged the Council to look at starting a similar program in Federal Way. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. MinuteslNovember 6 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved Set Public Hearing Date for Amendment to Proposed 2002-2007 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan/Resolution - Approved Resolution #01-350 Potential Annexation Area/Sub-Area Plan & Annexation Feasibility Study Contract -Approved c COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. Councilmember Gates pulled Consent Item (b)/ Set Public Hearing Date for Amendment to Proposed 2002-2007 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan. The motion to approye Consent Item (a) and (c) passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Item (b)/ Set Public Hearing Date for Amendment to Proposed 2002-2007 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2001-Page 3 Council member Gates announced the public hearing would be held at the December 4th Council meeting. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (b )/SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AMENDMENT TO PROPOSED 2002- 2007 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) & ARTIERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ASIP); DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson VI. yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES yes yes yes Council Bill #285/200 I Housekeeping Budget Adjustment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING TIIE 2001- 02 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 00-377 AND 01-387). a. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #285/2001 HOUSEKEEPING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO SECOND READING ADOPTION AT DECEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson b. yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Council Bill #286/Property Tax Rate AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR 2002. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #286IPROPERTY TAX RATE TO SECOND READING ADOPTION AT DECEMBER 4, 2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal W~ CiJy Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2001-Page 4 Council Bill #287/2001-02 Biennial Bud~et Adiustment (based on City Manager's recommend11tions) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 2001- 02 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 00-377, 01-387 AND 01- -) COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #287/2001-02 BIENNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO SECOND READING ADOPTION AT DECEMBER 4,2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: c. Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Gates announced the next Finance/Economic DevelopmentlRegional Affairs Committee would be held November 28th at 9:00 am. She noted the Council would be meeting with the 30th District Legislators on December lOth at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall, to discuss the 2002 Legislative Agenda; and further updated Council on various regional issues, regarding Sound Transit, Suburban Cities, and the Puget Sound Regional Council. Council member Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParkslRecreationlHuman Services/Public Safety Committee would be held December 10th at 12:00 noon. She encouraged citizens to participate in the Food Drive, December 3'd -17th; citizens can donate at various Federal Way Fire Stations. She also reported on her attendance at various regional meetings; and reminded citizens of upcoming community events and activities. Council member Hellickson reminded citizens of the upcoming Benefit Auction and Dinner which will be held at the King County Aquatics Center on December 6th at 6:00 p.m.; he noted proceeds would benefit the South King County Multi Service Center and Food Bank. He also announced he and his wife, are expecting a baby boy. Councilmember Faison announced he attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school. He noted the importance of high quality public education, and appreciates efforts made to support local schools. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2001-Page 5 Council member McColgan welcomed Decatur High School students in tonight's audience, and announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. He extended a Happy Thanksgiving to all. Deputy Mayor Kochmar encouraged all citizens to shop in Federal Way during this holiday season. She reported on her attendance at various regional meetings, and extended her thanks to Chief Al Church and Firefighter Kevin Crossen for their efforts in bringing a "live" Christmas Tree to Federal Way. Mayor Park announced the next meeting of the City/Chamber Economic Development Committee would be held November 28th at 8:00a.m. He also extended his thanks to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for an outstanding job on the Biennial Budget Adjustment. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the recent winter storm and rainy weather, he noted the surface water system worked well, and there was only minor reports of flooding in the south end The city is looking at potential improvements to be made in those areas, as the systems ability is analyzed. Mr. Moseley was pleased to announced the promotion of Lieutenant Kyle Sumpter and Lieutenant Steve Neal to Commander positions in the Public Safety Department, and noted four new recruits would soon be graduating from the Academy. He also extended "kudos" to Police Officer Kurt Schwan and Chief Kirkpatrick for the State recognition of the Cops & Lobsters program. He reminded Council and citizens that the 23rd Ave construction project would be temporarily stopped through the holiday season. Public Works Director Cary Roe, negotiated a shut down period, where there will not be any construction activity during mall hours. City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40( 4)(a), and Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(1)(b); for approximately one hour, with no action anticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20, 2001 - Page 6 Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:43 p.m., Mayor Park announced the Council would be recessing to executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1)(i), Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), and Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(1)(b); for approximately one hour. a. b. c. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a) Property AcquisitionIPursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10 (l)(b) -ADDED ITEM At 8:43 p.rn. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended the executive session for twenty-five minutes. Council returned to chambers at 9:08 p.m. x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:08 p.rn.