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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 06-04-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall June 4, 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, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Michael Hellickson, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Mayor Burbidge excused Councilmember Mary Gates. 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 Faison led the flag salute. IlL PRESENTATIONS a. Recognition/Youth Commission/Outgoing Commissioner Plaques Councilmember Kochrnar read and presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing Youth Commissioners David Locke and Jennifer Tavares for their service to the youth in the community. Mr. Locke and Ms. Tavares both thanked Council for the recognition and noted it was a pleasure to serve on the Youth Commission. Councilmember Kochrnar noted many of the Youth Commissioners were unable to attend tonight's Council meeting to accepter their recognitions; their plaques will be delivered to them at a later date. b. Recognition/Weyerhaeuser Award from Habitat for Humanity Mayor Burbidge read and presented the recognition to Weyerhaeuser's Puget Sound Government and Communications Manager Patricia Akiyama. This certificate is in cc~~~ Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2002 - Page 2 recognition of the substantial support the Weyerhaeuser Corporation has given to the Habitat for Humanity program. Ms. Akiyama accepted the recognition and noted Weyerhaeuser is very proud of its partnership with Habitat for Humanity. c. Introduction/Sister City Baseball Team Delegation Mayor Jeanne Burbidge noted this project was first realized by former Mayor Mike Park, and former Mayor Nobuo Nakasato of Hachinohe, Japan. She thanked those individuals who have helped in the planning, including: Brian Picard, Mark Freitas, Sam and Hope Elder, Judy Coble and Toby Weymiller. The baseball tournament to be held in Japan, was coordinated between the Federal Way Sister City Association and the city stafffTom both cities, and was fully sponsored by private funds. Management Analyst and Project Coordinator Jason Suzaka introduced the coaches and community representative who will be attending the baseball tournament in Hachinohe. He noted that due to a previously scheduled baseball tournament, the players were unable to attend tonight's meeting, but he listed the names of the students who would be representing Federal Way. In closing, Mayor Burbidge thanked the following organizations and individuals for their generous support ofthis event: Rocco Associates, Six Flags at Enchanted Parks, Benaroya Capital Company, Costco, Weyerhaeuser, Capital One, Citizens for Linda Kochrnar, Patricia Hogaboam and an anonymous sponsor. d. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley noted there were not any new employees to introduce tonight. e. City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager David Moseley read aloud a letter from the Compass Center regarding the Twin Lakes Oxford House. The letter stated the format of the house would be changing from male to female residents. City Attorney Bob Sterbank responded to previous questions from Councilmember Kochrnar regarding the definition of "handicap" and what potential liability the city has in signing contracts where priyate covenants are involved. Mr. Sterbank defined "handicap" under the Federal Fair Housing Act and noted private covenants would only bind the homeowner and the neighborhood, not the city. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2002 - Page 3 Iv. CITIZEN COMMENT Judy Car]son, David McKenzie, Faith Noble, and Bob Dah] spoke in continued opposition to the Oxford House locating in their neighborhood. H. Dayid Kaplan spoke regarding a hazardous traffic problem located near the vacant Silo property, he commended A] Empter and Cary Roe for responding to the problem so quickly. Terry Slaton spoke to Council on numerous issues including his opposition to the Oxford House in Twin Lakes and his opposition ofbui]ding a new City Hall. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. MinuteslMay 2], 2002 Regular Meeting -Approved b. Vouchers-Approved c. Monthly Financial Report-Approved d. Dumas Bay Restoration ProiectlFina] Cost Estimate & Authorization to Bid- Approved e. Interlocal Agreement for Storage Space-Approved f. Change in Control of the Cable Communication Franchises/Reso]ution- Approved COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. Councilmember Hellickson pulled item (e )/]nterloca] Agreement for Storage Space. The main motion to approve consent items (a), (b), (c), (d), and (f) passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes Consent Item (e)/ Interlocal Agreement for Storage Space: Councilmember He]]jckson asked for a brief staff presentation on this item. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Millutes June 4,2002 - Page 4 Public Works Director Cary Roe gave a brief update to Council on the proposed InterIocal agreement with King County. He noted that due to current space constraints the city is in need of additional storage space for the installation of a 6000-gallon liquid storage tank that would hold a liquid de-icing agent for City snow and ice removal operations. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (e)/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR STORAGE SPACE; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochrnar Park V1. yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Diversity Commission Appointments Councilmember Kochrnar thanked all twelve applicants who applied for the Diversity Commission. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS: CAROLINA LUCERO, PRAKASH MELOOTTO, AND RONALD WALKER TO 3- YEAR COMMISSIONER TERMS; BRYON LIGHTBOURN TO THE 2-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM; DEBORAH S. ROBINSON TO THE i-YEAR UNEXPIRED TERM; AND JULIA LARANANG AND DEBRA A. ROBINSON TO 3- YEAR AL TERNA TE COMMISSIONER POSITIONS; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochrnar Park VII. yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochrnar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee meeting would be held June 10'h at 4:00 p.m. She acknowledged three Youth Commissioners who were nominated for the Federal Way Mirror's Students of Distinction Award, and noted she would attending the Flag Day celebration at the King County Aquatics Center on June 15th She also thanked all of those who attended the Sister City trip to Tonghae, including those who performed. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeliag Minutes June 4,2002 - Page 5 Councilmember Park reported he had heard very positive comments from Korea on the delegation that went and those who performed. He noted the upcoming Sister City baseball tournament would be a wonderful opportunity for the youth in our community to experience another culture. He thanked Management Analyst Jason Suzaka for all his hard work on this project. Councilmember Hellickson commended the Police Department on the superior service and response his wife received after returning home to an open door. He also encouraged those students participating in the Sister City Baseball Tournament to enjoy this trip; they will remember it for the rest of their lives. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held June 17'h at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, and reported on the Regional Transportation meeting he attended last week. Deputy Mayor McColgan recognized the accomplishments of local high school sports programs and noted it is graduation time for all three Federal Way High Schools this week. Mayor Burbidge attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new ValleyCom center in Kent for emergency services; she thanked former Mayor Mike Park and Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson for their work to this project. She noted she would be attending upcoming meetings for South King County Area Transportation Board and Suburban Cities; and announced upcoming events in the community. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley announced staff has concluded the "public presentation" portion of this year's budget process, which included two open houses and multiple presentations to community groups. He felt these presentations were helpful in informing the community on our budget situation. Mr. Moseley noted the Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee met last week, where they appointed the chair and vice-chair of the committee. He thanked those Councilmembers who were able to attend the meeting and provide input. He reported the next meeting of the permit process stakeholders is scheduled for June 11 tho Staff has grouped the results ofthe permit survey into the following five areas: predictability/consistency; process/timelines; code/requirements; communication/coordination; and service culture/resources. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2002 - Page 6 City Manager wished to clarify that the recent Sister City trip to Tonghae, Korea and upcoming baseball tournament trip to Hachinohe, Japan were completely funded with private funds and donations. He also reported the Police Department hosted several events at the Special Olympics last weekend, where many officers and staff donated their time to support this important cause. Approximately 2,000 individuals competed in this year's games. City Manager David Moseley noted Executive Session for this evening has been canceled. Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -canceled x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m.