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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 03-06-2001 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall March 6, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:01 p.m. Federal Way Harmony Kings opened the meeting by performing two songs for the council and citizens. Mayor Park recognized 30th District Representative Mark Milocia, and Mr. Soichiro Maeyama, an Assistant Professor from Hachinohe, Japan, as visitors in tonight's audience. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, and Dean McColgan. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Burbidge led the flag salute. III. PRESENT A TIONS a. Proclamation/Literacy Celebration Councilmember McColgan read and presented the Literacy Celebration to Debbie McGee and Sandy Nelson on behalf of the "Open Books - Open Minds" campaign. Ms. McGee and Ms. Nelson accepted the proclamation and announced the kickoff of the 2"" Annual event, where they hope to raise $50,000. They extended thanks to city staff, citizens commissions, Human Services Manager Ann Guenther and Information Systems Manager Mehdi Sadri for their time to support to this years campaign b. Human Services Commission Introductions/Certificates Councilmember Burbidge announced and introduced new Human Service Commissioners David ORIGINAL City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2oo! - Page 2 Baker, Julie Grant, Dave Larson and Keri Newport. c. City Manal!:er/Introduction of New City Employees City Manager David Moseley announced and introduced new employees: Dan Smith, Surface Water Program Coordinator, and Rolfe Pedersen, Street Maintenance Worker I, for the Public Works Department. d. City ManagerlEmerl!:ing Issues City Manager David Moseley referred to Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson to update council on the South King County Technology Alliance, and Public Works Director Cary Roe to update council on the recent incident at 4th Ave S. and Dash Point Road. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief overview of the South King County Technology Alliance. Mr. Matheson noted the alliance was formed by public and private entities in effort to recruit high technology industry to the South King County area. South King County Technology Alliance is hosting a "High-Tech CEO Session" on March 20th at Highline Community College. Public Works Director Carr Roe briefly updated council on the incident record of the intersection at 4th Avenue South and Dash Point Road, where a school bus vs. car accident occurred last week. He advised there had been sixteen accidents in the past three years, and that this intersection had been ranked 16th in problematic intersections. He advised Council of the possibly in submitting a grant application for 200212003 funding. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Conn Hellickson, voiced concern over the recent accident at 4th Avenue South and Dash Point Road, he noted this should be a high priority due to the numerous bus and pedestrian traffic which travels through this intersection. Bruce Avila. Juan Sanchez. Yasmina Avila. Mike Weinman. and Bob Clark, all addressed council voicing concerns and problems in their neighborhood. City Manager David Moseley asked the Community Development Department and the Public Safety Department to look into this neighborhood problem and advise council at the next regular meeting. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. Minutes/February 20. 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Final 2000 Financial Report-Approved City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2001 - Page 3 j. k. 1. d. Council Bill #263/SR 99 Rig:ht-of-Way Immovements/Condemnation - Enactment OrWnance~Approved Ordinance #01-384 Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park-Approved Horseshoe Pitches/Steel Lake Park-Approved 2001 Arts Commission Work Program-Approved 2001 CDBG Contingency Plan Revision-Approved 2001 One-Time Human Services Funding-Approved Jail Interlocal Agreement/Ci~ of Fife - PuUed by Councilmember Burbidge Regional Jail Interlocal Agreement/Chelan County-Approved Twin Lakes Neighborhood Traffic Safe~ Project-Approved e. f. g. h. i. COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Item (j)/Jail lnterlocal Agreement/City of Fife. Councilmember Gates pulled Consent Item (c)/Final2000 Financial Report. Councilmember Faison pulled Consent Item (e)/Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park. The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b),(d),(t),(g),(h),(i),(k), and (I) passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Consent Item (c)/Final2000 Financial Report: Councilmember Gates extended her thanks to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for the excellent work they have done, including receiving a bond rating upgrade. She also thanked her colleagues who served on the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee this year and last. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (c)/FINAL 2000 FINANCIAL REPORT AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Consent Item (e)/Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park: COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (e) AS City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6,2001 - Page 4 PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The amendment passed as follows: Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes Faison Yes McColgan Yes Gates Yes Park Yes Hellickson Yes The main motion as amended passed as follows: Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes Faison Yes McColgan Yes Gates Yes Park Yes Hellickson Yes Consent Item (j)/Jail Interlocal Agreement/City of Fife: COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE JAIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FIFE UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 20m; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. Councilmember Burbidge noted the city received requested changes from Fife to portions of the interlocal agreement. She advised postponing this item until the next Council meeting would allow time for staff to evaluate the changes and brief Council. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Parks/Recreation Commission Appointment COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPOINTMENT OF JOHN MORRISON TO THE P ARKS/RECREA TION COMMISSION, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH APRIL 30, 2002; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2001 - Page 5 passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on various regional issues including a written update on Sound Transit; she announced Sound Transit would begin Sounder service for Mariner's games, Sunday, April 22nd. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Service/Public Safety Committee would be March 13th at 12:00 p.m.; she reported on her attendance at various regional meeting and announced upcoming events at the Knutzen Family Theatre. Councilmember Hellickson had no report this evening. Councilmember Faison had no report this evening. Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be March 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers; he also encouraged citizens to review the Spring Parks and Recreation brochure that was mailed; it offers many new classes and opportunities. Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked Public Works Director Cary Roe, City Manager David Moseley, Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and the emergency management committee for their response after the recent earthquake. She also extended a thank you to the Harmony Kings for their wonderful entertainment this evening in opening the meeting. Mayor Park noted the recent 11th anniversary of the city's incorporation, February 28, 2001. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley commended Public Works Director Cary Roe and staff for their response to the earthquake days earlier. He noted the Emergency Operations Center was opened within thirty minutes of the incident and closed that same day around 3:30 p.m. Mr. Moseley noted Public Works would be hosting a open house at the SeaTac Mall, March 1i' at 5:00 p.m. The planned topic will center on the 23'" Ave S and Pacific Hwy South improvements; City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, Zool - Page 6 citizens and business owners are encouraged to attend. He announced there were 18 bids for the BPA Trail Phase III project; which is a record amount received, with the apparent low bidder approximately 10% below the engineers estimate. City Manager David Moseley thanked Human Service Manager Ann Guenther and the staff who helped put together the volunteer recognition dinner held March 2nd ; it was a wonderful event again this year. Mr. Moseley further reminded council for the need for executive session for the purposes of discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.1l0(1)(i); it will last approximately twenty minutes with no action anticipated. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 )(i) At 8:36 p.m. Mayor Park announced the council would be recessing to an executive session for approximately twenty minutes, with no action anticipated. Council returned to chambers at 9:05 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of 9:05 p.m.