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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 10-01-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall October 1,2002 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hourof7:10p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, Interim City Attorney Pat Richardson, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. Mayor Burbidge excused Councilmember Hellickson. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Park led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment Counci1member Kochmar was pleased to announce and introduce Kelsey Tyler, John Tavares, Megan Loo, Sarah Lee, Meera Kumar, Ray Quero, Caitlin Johnson, Sam Kirsch, as new Youth Commissioners; and she further introduced Brian Yambe, Jessica De Hart, and Alexander Paterson, and Rachel Hoolahan as new alternate Youth Commissioners. b. Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Jaclin Natario, Ginou Tapp and Cathy Williams, members of the Federal Way Domestic Violence Task Force. Ms. Tapp accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for their support ofthis serious issue. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October I, 2002-Page 2 of7 c. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Betty Sanders has been hired to fill the Park Planning and Development Coordinator position, and Shawn Swanson has been hired as the city's newest Police Officer. d. Emerging Issues/City Manager Interim City Attorney Pat Richardson briefly responded to questions raised at the previous Council meeting regarding the Oxford House. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Judy Carlson, spoke in continued opposition to the Oxford House in her neighborhood. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. l. j. k. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/September 17, 2002 Regular Meeting -Approved Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment (unexpired term)- Approved/Appointed Debra McCormick Planning Commission ADPointment (unexpired term) -Approved/Appointed Marta Foldi Diversity Commission Appointment (unexpired term) -Approved/Appointed Julia Laranang Human Services Commission Appointment (unexpired term) - Approved/Appointed Ron Secreto 2002-2003 Diversity Commission Business Plan-Approved Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program/Criteria Revisions-Approved 2002-2003 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program/Agreement with King County METRO-Approved 2002 Asphalt Overlay Project/Final Acceptance & Release of Retainage- Approved 2003 Asphalt Overlay Program/Preliminary Project List & Authorization to Bid-Approved Authorizing City Manager to Execute Property Documents/Resolution- Approved Resolution #02-372 COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October J, 2002 - Page 3 of 7 Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING (Preliminary) 2003-2004 Proposed Biennial Budget/Revenue Sources Mayor Burbidge read into record the procedures to be followed and opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. . City Staff Presentation Management Services Director ¡wen Wang outlined the proposed 2003-2004 Biennial Budget. She reviewed the city's budget structure, 2003 general operating revenues and expenses, improvements included in the baseline budget, new service considerations, and funding options. Ms. Wang pointed out Federal Way ranks 33rd of 36 cities in King County for per capita general fund revenue, and 32nd of 36 cities in King County for per capita general fund expense. . Citizen Comment Jack Dovey, Chair of the Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee spoke to update Council on the committee's progress. He also announced the committee would be holding public forums in mid-October to get additional input from citizens. Barbara Reid, spoke in support of the city's acquisition of the Kenneth Jones Pool, and to invite citizens to the Federal Way Symphony performance of Mark Soloman; she noted the Symphony is especially excited, as he will be performing on a Gershwin Steinway. Karen Pettingell and Laura Collins, spoke individually in support of additional funding for Human Services in the community. Jillianne Sona, Susan Pearson, Schell Ross, Roberta Clark, Aili Moody, Pat Tyllia, Mike Anderson, Mel Sorensen, Joshua Reusser, Vicki Elijah, Hugh Moore, Asuquo Esuabana, Ken Abendroth, Kathy Jorgensen, Susan Larsen, Virginia Larsen, and Tara Austin, spoke in support of the city acquiring the Kenneth Jones Pool from King County to run and operate. Joann Piquette, Mary Jean McDonald, Carrol Clemens, Donna Welch, Katherine Franklin, Iris Marshall, Ted Nelson, Lana Bostic, Tammy Owens, Diane Sweeney, Bonnie Knight- Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October I, 2002 - Page 4 of 7 Graves, and Bette Simpson spoke to urge the Council to support the Arts in the next budget. Trise Moore, Chair of the Di"ersity Ccmmis.ion;p(\ke to ask Col'.'lcil to maintain if not increase the Diversity Commissions budget Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Burbidge closed the public hearing at 9: 17 p.m. . City Council Discussion Council was appreciative of all of the citizen comment, and concurred that they will look at all of the options closely, as the city continues to be fiscally responsible. They also noted a strong interest in keeping the pool open, but would need to focus on the increased level of services that would need to be funded. Council also urged citizens to speak out and voice their concerns at the County level in regards to the potential pool closures. VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Planning Commission Appointments COUNCIL MEMBER FAISON MOVED APPOINTMENT OF DINI DUCLOS, JOHN CAULFIELD, AND HOPE ELDER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR 4-YEAR TERMS; AND FURTHER MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF MERLE PFEIFER AND LAWSON BRONSON TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS ALERTERNA TE COMMISSIONERS FOR 4- YEAR TERMS. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochrnar McColgan Park yes yes yes VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #305/Development Agreements & Related Code Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WA Yo WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO REVIEW DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND RELA TED CODE AMENDMENTS TO CONSOLIDA TE PUBLIC HEARINGS. COUNCIL MEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #30S/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS & RELATED CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECOND Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1, 2002 - Page 5 of7 READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochrnar McColgan Park yes yes yes b. Council Bill #306/Tyco International, Inc/Fiber Optic Franchise AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TYCO NETWORKS (US), INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUpy RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN A SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND RESTORING A FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #306/TYCO INTERNATIONAL, INC/FIBER OPTIC FRANCHISE TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochrnar McColgan Park yes yes yes Ix. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings; distributed a written Sound Transit Update including information on Link light rail, the Sounder, and Regional Express Bus; and reported on the Federal Way Transit Center project. Councilmember Kochrnar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee would be held October 14'h at 4:00 p.m.; she noted she would be attending the meeting set up with the Marine Hills Homeowners, Port of Seattle Officials and the FAA at City Hall on October 22nd and further reported on her attendance at various regional meetings. Councilmember Park had nothing to report this evening. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held October 7'h at City Hall; he also thanked Community Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October /, 2002-Page 6 of7 Development Director Kathy McClung and her staff for working to lower the King County Growth Management housing targets for Federal Way from 15,000 to 6,000 new units! Deputy Mayor McColgan had nothing to report this evening. Mayor Burbidge reminded citizens of the relief fund that has been set up at Washington State Bank, to aid those affected by the typhoon that hit our sister city of Donghae, Korea. She thanked Human Services Manager Lydia Assefa-Dawson and her staff who helped with recruiting volunteers to stafflocal grocery stores for the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry. She reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and encouraged citizens to attend some of the upcoming community arts events. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley announced the Municipal Court is running a fine amnesty program throughout the month of October, where all interest on past due fines will be waived. He urged citizens with such fines to contact the Municipal Court for further details. Mr. Moseley also encouraged citizens to participate in the Donghae relief fund that has been set up, aiding the victims in our sister city who were affected by the typhoon that recently hit. Donations will be accepted in cash, check or credit card at any local branch of Washington State Bank, and donations of checks only will be accepted through the City Managers Office. He noted a meeting has been set up with the Marine Hills neighborhood, the FAA, and the Port of Seattle Officials to discuss the recent change in flight patterns over the neighborhood. The meeting will be October 22nd at City Hall. City Manager David Moseley congratulated and thanked Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung and her staff on obtaining lower housing targets for Federal Way! He further reminded citizens ofthe need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a); for approximately twenty-five minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:35 p.m., Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing Potential L;tigationiPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Collective Bargaining/Pur:m~nt to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a); for approximately twenty-five minutes with no action .mticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1, 2002 - Page 7 of 7 a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) Council returned to chambers at 10:00 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 10:00 p.m.