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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 05-21-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting May 21, 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 of7:07 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmembers Mary Gates, Eric Faison, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Mayor Burbidge excused Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan and Counci1member Michael Hellickson. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, Deputy City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Park led the flag salute. IlL PRESENTATIONS a. Weyerhaeuser Award from Habitat for HumanityIRecognition -postponed Mayor Burbidge noted the representative from Weyerhaeuser was unable to attend tonight's meeting; this recognition would be postponed until the next Council meeting. b. State Farm Insurance Grant A ward/Presentation to Mayor & Council Dennis Crabtree, State Farm field executive presented along with multiple Federal Way area agents, a check to Mayor Burbidge and the City of Federal Way in the amount of $20,000, Mr. Crabtree noted State Farm started the "Dangerous Intersection" project after studies showed 113 of all accidents occurred in intersections. State Farm awarded the city this money on behalf of its renovation work on the intersection ofHwy 99 and South 320th. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regul1lr Meeting Minutes May 21, 2002 - Page 2 Mayor Burbidge thanked Mr. Crabtree and State Farm for the check and noted these funds would retroactively help to pay for the $3.37 million dollar improvements to the intersection. She further added the improvements have greatly improved traffic flow and safety at this busy intersection since the project was completed last spring. Mental Health MonthlProclamation c. Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Marilyn LaCelle, Chief Executive Officer of Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation and Susan Mowrey, Clinical Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services. Ms. LaCelle and Ms. Mowrey accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for the recognition of Mental Health Month. They both briefly explained some of the programs offered at their facilities. d. City ManagerlIntroduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce the following new employees: Tiziana Morgan who has been hired as a Court Clerk in the Municipal Court, and Oscar Villaneuva, who has been hired as a Public Safety Officer for the Police Department. e. City ManagerÆmerging Issues City Manager David Moseley asked Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder to update Council on the King County budget information. Ms. Schroder briefly updated Council, reminding them of the county's projected 50 million dollar budget shortfall this year and potentially a 25-30 million dollar shortfall in the following years, resulting in the potential closure of county parks and local pools. She noted the King County Executive has appointed a task force to review options, and staff is monitoring the situation closely. She asked citizens interested in additional information can access the county's website and task force information at www.metrokc.gov. Additionally, Mr. Moseley read a letter from Robert I Heller of Riddell Williams P.S. to the city on behalf of the Oxford House/Compass Center. The letter, which was available to those attending the meeting, addressed seven different issues that were raised by Twin Lakes residents at a recent City Council meeting. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2002-Page3 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Mike McIntosh, spoke in opposition to the proposed branding options. He asked Council to look towards the community for helpful suggestions and direction; and also stated he was disappointed with the on-line survey that did not give the option for "none of the above". Dave McKenzie, spoke in opposition to the Oxford House/Compass Center, he stated the Twin Lakes community will not compromise... they want the house returned to single- family dwelling. Ron Gintz, spoke to invite any community member to visit one of his recovery homes. He also stated there are multiple daycares and adult family homes located in the Twin Lakes community, which are also run as businesses and would conflict with the covenants of the neighborhood. Myla Montgomery, thanked Mr. Gintz for his offer, but declined. She also reported to Council on various other neighborhoods she visited that have Oxford Houses. Councilmember Faison noted he was surprised to hear from the Twin Lakes neighborhood that it is not their intention to compromise or work towards a solution with the Oxford House/Compass Center. He stated if there were continuing concerns where the city can bridge the gap between the two he would be interested hearing those concerns. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/May 7, 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved Saghalie Junior High Interlocal Agreement Amendment -Approved 2002 Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management Program -Approved 2001-2002 Capital ImDrovement ProiectlLakota Park/Additional Field Lighting to Soccer Field -Approved Intergovernmental Agreement/State of Washington Department of PersonnellRetreat Facilitator -Approved Washington Campaign to Promote Racial Justice -Approved Regional Transportation Package Principles -Approved c. d. e. f. g. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA . AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. Councilmember Kochmar pulled Item (d). Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2002 - Page 4 The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), and (g) passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes yes yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused Consent Item (d)/ 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Project/Lakota Park/Additional Field Lighting to Soccer Field: Councilmember Kochmar asked Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder to expand on this project. Ms. Schroder noted approval of this item would fund two additional light poles for Lakota Park. She added current lighting of the field is inadequate and the installation of additional poles will enable better visibility for the field and increase use. VI. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates noted she had distributed a written Sound Transit report from the last meeting to Council in their boxes, and updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings including Sound Transit's State of the Agency Event in Tacoma and Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Committee. Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at the Regional Policy Committee. She thanked City Manager Moseley and Jennifer Schroder for their hard work in keeping up with the King County Parks issues, and being pro-active. She was also pleased to hear the city's website received over 400 responses to the online survey on tagline and logo options. She announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee meeting would be held June 10th. Councilmember Park extended his thanks to Councilmember Kochmar for leading the delegation to our Sister City of Tonghae. He noted it would be a very short trip, but noted Tonghae is hosting all 12 delegates so the city would not have to pay. . Councilmember Faison noted he would be attending the Growth Management Plan meeting tomorrow; he thanked Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung and her staff on their hard work in reducing the housing targets from 7500 to 650. He announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee would be held May 28th at 5:30 p.m. and the next meeting of the Land Use, Transportation Committee would be held June 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2002-Page 5 Mayor Burbidge reported on her recent attendance at various regional meetings including the South County Area Transportation Board. She extended best wishes to Councilmember Kochmar and the other delegates yisiting our Sister City of Tonghae. She noted two local groups would be joining this trip including a Broadway music group and a barbershop quartet. VI1. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the budget open houses. The second of two open houses will be held tomorrow night, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Federal Way Regional Library. All citizens are invited to attend to leam about the city's finances and services, and offer input on city priorities and programs. Additionally, Mr. Moseley reported on the budget process that has now begun. The Management Services Department held two budget kick-off sessions last week for city staff. Department directors and staff will be busy working on their budgets requests over the next few weeks, which are due by June 14th. Mr. Moseley asked Public Works Director Cary Roe to update Council on the Stonebrook speed humps, which were requested a citizen at a previous meeting. Mr. Roe reported to Council that he had followed up with Mr. Westrick after the last Council meeting. He was very encouraged by the conversation and gave him a petition to pass among the neighborhood. Mr. Roe stated the three required criteria to be met include speed, volume of traffic, and accident rate. He noted staff would continue to work with the Stonebrook neighborhood on a solution. City Manager David Moseley reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b); and Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40( 4)(a); for approximately fifteen minutes with no action anticipated. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8: 12 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to executive session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(l)(b); and Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a); for approximately fifteen minutes. a. b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) Collectiye Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a) Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 21, 2002 - Page 6 After a brief extension, Council returned to Chambers at 8:35 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m.