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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MINS 04-16-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall April 16, 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 of7:05 p.m. Council members present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Council members 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 Deputy Mayor McColgan led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation/Sexual Assault Awareness Week Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Lindsey Palmer, Director of Education of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Ms. Palmer thanked Council for the recognition. b. Presentations/King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Local Programs Lindsey Palmer, Director of Education of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center presented Victims Assistance Manager Bonnie Lindstrom, and Detective Quincy Burns with awards recognizing their active involvement with the program. c. Proclamation/Sister City Hachinohe Incorporation Anniversary May 1 1929 Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson. Mr. Matheson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Sister City CC~(py Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2002 - Page 2 Association; and noted the Association has a very ambitious summer planned with activities including a program of exchanges in May, a baseball tournament in June, and an official visit in August. d Proclamation/Earth Day Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Chris Carrell, Executive Director of Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands. Mr. Carrell accepted the proclamation, and thanked Council. He also reminded Council and citizens of upcoming events and distributed wall maps of the Wetlands. e. Proclamation/Youth Recognition Week Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to David Lock and David Brooks, Co-Chairs of the Youth Commission. Mr. Lock and Mr. Brooks accepted the proclamation, and thanked Council for their continued support of all youth activities. They also invited everyone to attend the Youth Recognition Ceremony, which will be held April 24th f Swearing-In Ceremony/New Public Safety Officers City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to following new Police Officers: Daniel L. Cash, Richard C. Kim, Brian P. Rego, Brigham Schulz, and Terry 1. Wilson. Chief Anne Kirkpatrick introduced the new entry-level officer David J. Johnson and Public Safety Officers Casey A. Hughes and Matthew 1. Novak Chief Kirkpatrick also introduced and congratulated Lt. Terry Hoch and Lt. John Everly, who were recently promoted to Lieutenant. She gave a special introduction to the Police Department's newest addition, "Dex" the police dog. Dex was greeted with a warm welcome and was taken around to each Council member individually. g. City Manager/Introduction of New Emplovees City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announced and introduce the following new employees: Lydia Assefa-Dawson, is the City's new Human Service Manager in the Community Development Department; Leslie Cline and Kelly Goodhue, have been hired to fill Records Specialist positions in the Public Safety Department; and Toni Pettie is the new Payroll Accounting Technician in the Management Services Department. Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2002 -Page 3 h. City Manager/Emerging Issues Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder gave a brief update to Council on the budget challenges facing King County in respect to their parks systems. She noted King County is estimating a near fifty million shortfall this year and is looking to close or turn over parks to local jurisdictions. She added she would keep Council abreast of any new information as this is updated at the Committee level. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Seniors of Meridian Court Apartments (no names given) - had written comments asking about noise levels, and access to local businesses from the apartments. Travis Johnson - spoke in support of speed tables on 8th Ave South, as the neighborhood has had problems with speeders. Barbara Weber Rosemarie Labus Alex Polson Stacy Keen Dave Keen and Dan Casey - spoke in opposition to the proposed Sound Transit site of the Transit Center and 1-5 access ramp. Dave McKenzie Bob Dahl Kelly McKenzie and Mvla Montgomerv- spoke in opposition to the Oxford House, which is located in their neighborhood. Ron Gintz - spoke in support of the Oxford House and the benefits such programs bring to the community. Rose Mary Herrell- spoke in praise of the Twin Lakes neighborhood. AI Stipe - spoke in support of the proposed Transit Center and 1-5 access ramp. Trise Moore - spoke to update Council on the Diversity Commission's activities and accomplishments. lrv Beadle - spoke to his reservations on the proposed Transit Center project. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes! April 2 2002 Regular Meeting -Approved b. Corrected Minutes/March 5. 2002-Approved c. 2002 lAC Grant Resolution/Steel Lake Soccer Renovation-Approved d. Authorization to Enter into Contracts with King County and ReciDients of Federal Way 2002 CDBG Public Service Funds-Approved Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2002 -Page 4 e. Green Gables 2001 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Proiect/SW 342nd St- Approved f Green Gables 2001 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Proiect/35th Ave SW- Approved g. Rainier View 2001 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project-Approved h. Mirror Lake 2001 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Proiect-Approved COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park V1. yes yes yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Insurance Renewal 2002 COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM AND PLACE "INSURANCE RENEWAL 2002" ON THE MAY 7TH COUNCIL AGENDA; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park VII. yes yes yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Gates distributed a written report on Sound Transit and gave a brief review of her attendance at regional meetings. She also noted ongoing comments are always welcome on projects such as the Transit Center. Council member Kochmar thanked all 42 applicants who have applied for the Municipal Facility Advisory Committee. She also noted she attended along with Mayor Burbidge, the Youth Commission's All City Talent Show, which she stated was a wonderful event. She asked for a update on the CDBG Funding for the Block Grant that was approved at tonight's meeting. Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2002 -Page 5 Community Development Director Kathy McClung gave a brief overview of the funding. Councilmember Park had nothing to report this evening. Councilmember Hellickson announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held May 6th at 5:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan recognized local Eagle Scout projects in the community. Mayor Burbidge reported on her recent attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of upcoming events happening in the community. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley noted all Councilmembers should have received a memo outlining the dates for the capital budget presentations to local civic groups. These presentations run through May 23, with community open houses also planned. Mr. Moseley also announced the first round of interviews for the Municipal Facility Advisory Committee was held earlier this eyening. Interviews will also be held Monday, April nnd and April 29th beginning at 4:00 p.m. He reported a survey was mailed to 3,800 permit customers from the last two years. To date, we have received back approximately 300 responses, which staff wi II begin inputting into a spreadsheet for easier review. City Manager David Moseley reminded everyone of the Cops & Lobsters annual event hosted by the Police Department. This event, held at the local Red Lobster, benefits Special Olympics. Members of the Police Department will be on hand to serve and entertain you on Friday and Saturday night. He further reminded Council for the need for an executive session for purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) for approximately 10 minutes; no action is anticipated. Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:43 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to executive session, for purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 43.30.110(1 )(i); no action is anticipated Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 16, 2002 -Page 6 Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100)(i) Council returned to chambers at 9:00 p.m. x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:00 p.m.