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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 03-05-2002 Regular • FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting March 5, 2002 — 7:00 p.m. Corrected Minutes Refer to Minutes of April 16, 2001 Meeting * * * ** I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:02 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. • Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Park led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. City Manager /Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley announced and welcomed two new employees: Faith Ferreria who has been hired as the new Support Services Coordinator in the Management Services Department, and Dwight Shiotani, who has been hired to fill the Financial Analyst position also in Management Services. b. City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager announced there were no emerging issues tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT • Barbara Reid, Betty Huff, and Susie Horan, spoke individually to thank the City Council for their continued support of the Federal Way Symphony. ORIGINAL • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 2 Maya Kumar, spoke on behalf of the Diversity Commission. She updated Council on the current and upcoming projects of the Commission. Dave McKenzie, Myla Montgomery, Larry Brooks, Judy Carlson, and Faith Noble, spoke to the City Council to address their continued concerns with the Oxford House locating in their Twin Lakes neighborhood. H. David Kaplan, and Russell Wolf, spoke in favor of the proposed City Hall Advisory Committee. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes /February 19, 2002 Regular Meeting - Approved b. Correction Minutes/December 18, 2001 Regular Meeting - Approved c. Vouchers - Approved d. Final Year -End 2001 Financial Report - Approved e. Council Bill #294/SR 99 Phase II Condemnations /Enactment Ordinance • -Approved Ordinance #02 -915 f Parks & Recreation Commission Appointment (unexpired term) - Approved COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes Gates yes Hellickson yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS City Hall Advisory Committee /Composition & Selection Process DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION #1: A NINE - MEMBER COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF FIVE CITIZENS WHO ARE RECRUITED USING THE TYPICAL PROCESS FOR BOARDS /COMMISSIONS AND INTERVIEWED AND APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PLUS FOUR "EXPERTS" IN DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, REAL ESTATE, AND /OR • FINANCE WHO ARE RECRUITED BY STAFF, INTERVIEWED AND APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL WOULD DESIGNATE • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 3 ONE MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE AS CHAIR; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER PARK PROPOSED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE COMMITTEE TO ELEVEN, WITH SELECTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE COMMITTEE TO ELEVEN, BUT REJECTED A SELECTION PROCESS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON CONCURED. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED TO AMEND THE CALL FOR THE QUESTION IN ORDER TO EXTEND DISCUSSION; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. • City Attorney Bob Sterbank recommended a short recess to allow staff to research parliamentary procedures, in order to determine the appropriateness of Councilmember Hellickson's motion. Mayor Burbidge called for a brief recess at 8:25 p.m.; at 8:40 p.m., Mayor Burbidge reconvened the regular meeting. City Attorney Sterbank advised Councilmembers that, pursuant to Robert's Rules of Order, a "call for the question" is not debatable or amendable, requires a two - thirds vote, and must be voted on immediately. Deputy Mayor McColgan's earlier call for the question passed 5 -2 as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes Gates yes Hellickson no Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park no The main motion, as amended, passed 5 -2 as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes • Gates yes Kochmar yes Hellickson no McColgan yes Park no • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 4 VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #295 /City Adoption of the Final 2001 King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ADOPTING KING COUNTY'S WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (AMENDS ORDINANCES 90 -73 AND 93 -197). COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED COUNCIL BILL #295 /CITY ADOPTION OF THE FINAL 2001 KING COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE MARCH 19 COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes Gates yes Hellickson yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates updated the City Council on her recent attendance at various regional meetings, including National League of Cities Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and Regional Transit Committee. She noted a written Sound Transit update would be distributed to Council mailboxes shortly. Councilmember Kochmar announced that she would be meeting, along with Mayor Burbidge, with representatives in Washington D.C. She announced she would be attending various other regional meetings, and reminded citizens the Kiwanis are sponsoring an eyeglass and hearing aid recycling program which benefits third world countries. Councilmember Park noted he was interviewed for a Diversity Commission video that would be airing on FWTV Channel 21. He also attended at the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Open House recently held at Lake Dolloff Elementary School; and wished Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Kochmar a safe trip to Washington D.C. Councilmember Hellickson announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic • Development would be held March 26 at 5:30 p.m. He noted he had a wonderful time at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 5 Councilmember Faison also reported on his attendance at the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Open House; the Open House was well staffed by city staff, county employees, and consultants who were available to answer citizen questions. He announced the next meeting of the Land Use /Transportation Committee would be held March 18 at 5:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan also wished Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Kochmar a safe trip to Washington D.C. He complimented the Parks staff on the field maintenance at Saghalie and Sacajawea parks for upcoming baseball season. He announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be March 8 at 8:00 a.m. Mayor Burbidge updated the Council on her attendance at various regional meetings, and reminded everyone of the Sister City Baseball Auction that will be held Saturday, March 9 the proceeds will benefit local athletes traveling to our Sister City of Hachinohe for a baseball tournament. She also updated citizens of upcoming events happening in the Arts and in the community. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT • City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the recent Open House for the Potential Annexation Area (PAA), which was held at the Lake Dolloff Elementary School. He noted positive interaction with the residents, and extended his thanks to Community Development Planner Rox Burhans for all his work. Mr. Moseley thanked everyone who attended last week's Volunteer Recognition Dinner. The dinner was a huge success and he also thanked Jennifer Teeler, Volunteer Coordinator and city staff who worked on this project. He reported on the two new programs that are currently running on the Federal Way Government Channel 21. The Diversity Commission has produced a video entitled "Profiles in Federal Way" which is now airing; and "Storytelling" which is airing in conjunction with the Community Literacy Celebration. City Manager David Moseley announced the new Spring Parks and Recreations Brochure is out and registration has begun. Maintenance staff has also begun making sure the ball fields are in good condition for the spring sports season. Mr. Moseley extended "kudos" to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for their ongoing fiscal responsibility. He noted that further detailed information could be found in the Final 2001 Year -End Financial Report, which the Council passed • on tonight's Consent Agenda. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 6 He finally reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately thirty minutes with action expected. Mr. Moseley noted Potential Litigation would not be discussed this evening. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:10 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to executive session for the purposes of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately thirty minutes with action expected. • After a brief extension, Council returned to Chambers at 9:50 p.m. a. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) — CANCELED COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT 23 AVENUE S. PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN OFFER LETTER AND ACCEPTANCE LETTER DATED DECEMBER 21, 2001 BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND JIM CARMICHAEL ON BEHALF OF FEDERAL WAY BUILDING, LLC AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 23 AVEMUE S. AND S. 316 ST., FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $15,994.00;DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND; The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes Gates yes Hellickson yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SETTLE THE CONDEMNATION ACTION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE S. 312 STREET WIDENING PROJECT. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2214 S. 312 STREET FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE • SETTLEMENT, THE PURCHASE PRICE SHALL BE $25,400. FOR THE • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2002 — Page 7 PROPERTY PLUS RENT IN AN AMOUNT AGREED TO BY THE PARTIES; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECON; The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Faison yes Gates yes Hellickson yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. i i l h nie D. Courtney t y Il l puty City Clerk III