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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 01-15-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting January 15,2002 - 7:00 p.m. Minutes 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:01 p.m. Council members present Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Mayor Burbidge excused Council member Hellickson's absence. 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 Park led the flag salute III. PRESENTATIONS a. Outgoing Mayor and DeDuty Mayor Recognition Mayor Burbidge presented an honorary gavel on behalf of the City Council to outgoing Mayor Mike Park recognizing his leadership throughout his term as Mayor. Councilmember Park accepted the recognition, thanking Mayor Burbidge and his colleagues. Mayor Burbidge presented a certificate of recognition on behalf of the City Council to outgoing Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar for her dedication throughout her term of Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Kochmar accepted the certificate, thanking Mayor Burbidge and her colleagues. b. Citv Manager/Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley announced and welcomed the following new employees: Christine Faucher, Court Clerk for the Municipal Court; Kelli Heslin, Office Technician OR' GINAL City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 - Page 2 II for the Community Development Department; and Chris Pyle, Fleet Maintenance Coordinator for the Management Services Department. c. Citv Manager/Emerging Issues: City Manager David Moseley briefly outlined the procedures to be followed for the Oxford House presentation. He noted various staff members would present information followed by an opportunity for Council questions, citizen comments and Council discussion. Staff Report Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung outlined the chronology of events associated with the Twin Lakes Oxford House, beginning in April 2000 through January 9, 2002. Community Development Services/Human Services Manager Ann Guenther presented information relating to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and requirements. Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick presented information regarding "calls for service" at various Oxford Houses in the area, including both King and Pierce County locations. City Attorney Bob Sterbank presented information and analysis of various legal questions that were raised regarding the location of the Federal Way Oxford House. City Manager David Moseley summarized the information given by staff. City Council Questions Citizen Comment Greg Eklund Dean Owen. Barbara Bergman Myla Montgomery Judith Carlson. David McKenzie Mike McLeod Kelly McKenzie Bob Dahl Tom Jackman Janet Owen Darken Cady Jeff Zimmerman. spoke in opposition to the Oxford House locating in the Twin Lakes neighborhood. Johnny Perkins Warren Edmonson Kimberly Cox Cari Hutchinson Joby Boyd Tim McClain. Rodney Logsdon Charlee Abdon. Janice Hougen Rick Friedhoff. Joseph Sidbury Dave Wright. Kenneth Waddell Faye McClain. Tim A McClain Jeffery city of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 - Page 3 Consolatti Sherrv Nielseki Malik Mobley Walter Harris and Ron Gintz spoke in support of the Oxford House. Thel Jackson and Jerry Waters, had their written comments read into the record in support of the Oxford House. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF PROCEDURES TO EXTEND THE MEETING TIME PAST 10:00 P.M. AND RECESS FOR A TEN MINUTE BREAK; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Faison Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Council returned to chambers at 10:05 p.m. City Council Discussion Councilmembers asked staff for further clarification on a variety of issues regarding the Oxford House issue. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO REVIEW A CODE AMENDMENT AND REFER IT TO THE LAND USEITRANSPORT A TION COMMITTEE; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO RESEARCH A POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENT AND REFER IT TO THE LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion as amended passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Faison Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan commented on the City Council retreat that occurred over the weekend. City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 - Page 4 Trise Moore, reminded the City Council and citizens of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration that would be held Monday, January 21" at Decatur High School. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/January 2 2002 Regular Meeting -Approved Voucher-Approved Monthly Financial ReportlNovember 200 I-Approved c. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Faison Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes V1. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Mayoral Appointments to Council & Regional Committees Mayor Burbidge announced the following appointments: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Kochmar (chair), Council member Park, and Councilmember Gates. Land Use and Transportation Committee: Council member Faison (chair), Council member Park, and Deputy Mayor McColgan. Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee: Councilmember Hellickson (chair), Council member Gates. and Councilmember Faison. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Deputy Mayor McColgan (chair). Airport Communities Coalition Executive Board Member: Councilmember Kochmar, Councilmember Faison (alternate). City/Federal Way School District Liaison Committee: Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Gates. city of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 -Page 5 City/Lakehaven Utility District Liaison Committee: Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Hellickson. Sound Transit Executive Advisory Committee members: Mayor Burbidge and Council member Park. CityIFederal Way Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee: Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Gates. Potential Annexation Area Steering Committee: Council member Faison and Council member Kochmar. b. Arts Commission AODointments Councilmember Kochmar noted they have fine applications for the Arts Commission vacancies and was pleased to make the following motion. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO COMMISSIONER POSITIONS: JOSEPH MARTINEZ, JACQELlNE PETERSON, AND REGINA BIGLER; AND FURTHER MOVED APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO ALTERNA TE COMMISSIONER POSITIONS: BONNIE KNIGHT-GRAVES, AND ORISADE A WODOLA. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Faison Hellickson yes yes yes absent Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including Sound Transit Finance Committee, Puget Sound Regional Council and the Regional Transit Committee, she further updated Council on upcoming meetings. Councilmember Kochmar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee would be held February 11'h at 12:00 noon. She extended her thanks to staff on their hard work on the past City Council retreat, and encouraged Council members and citizens to attend the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 21 st at Decatur High School. city of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 - Page 6 Council member Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use and Transportation Committee would be held January 28th at 5:30 p.m. Council member Park had no report this evening. Deputy Mayor McColgan also extended his thanks to staff for their hard work on the past Council retreat, and for their work and research on the Oxford House report Mayor Burbidge noted she would be attending the Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast breakfast on January 16'h at the King County Aquatic Center. She updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings, and announced upcoming events in the community. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported the State Legislature has convened, and noted the major issues are state funding and transportation. Mr. Moseley announced the Parks and Recreation Commission would be holding a Public Meeting at Illahee Jr. High, January 17'h at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the acquisition of the Armstrong property. He recommended that everyone attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, January 21'" at Decatur High School, he noted this is a wonderful eyent to attend. This year's theme is "Building Bridges - Breaking Barriers. Shaping the Dream", with keynote speaker Dr. John Walker, American Ethnic Studies Professor at the University of Washington. City Manager David Moseley announced he would be attending the Suburban Cities meeting on January 16'h at 6:00 p.rn. in Tukwila. Mr. Moseley reported there is not an executive session needed this evening. Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 1 1O(])(i) - canceled City of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2002 - Page 7 x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City of Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 10:50 p.m.