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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MINS 07-16-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting July 16, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan and Councilmembers Linda Kochmar, Mike Park, Michael Hellickson and Eric Faison. Mayor Burbidge excused the absence of Council member Mary Gates. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Park led the flag saluk. Mayor Burbidge introduced members ofPuget Sound Connection, a local barbershop quartet who performed several singing selections for all to enjoy. They are the same musical group who were a part of the recent sister city delegation trip to Tonghae, Korea. IlL PRESENT A nONS a. Ethics Board Introduction/Certificate Mayor Burbidge introduced and presented William Linehan with his certificate of reappointment as a member of the city's Ethics Board. b. Parks & Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates Councilmember Kochmar introduced and presented certificates of appointment to newly appointed Parks/Recreation Commissioners Cindy Dodge and Jess Birtcher, and also to alternates Ade Bright and Debra McCormick. OR! GJNAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16,2002 -Page 2 of8 c. Parks & Recreation Commission Plaques (outgoing) Councilmember Kochmar thanked outgoing Parks/Recreation Commissioner Karl Grosch and presented him with a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the Council and city staff; she also recognized the past service of Parks/Recreation Commissioner John Morrison-he was unable to attend the meeting. d. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees Mr. Moseley reported there are no new city employees. e. City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager Moseley had no emerging issues to bring before Council at this time. V1. CITIZEN COMMENT Glen Steele and David McKenzie - both spoke against locating the Oxford House in the Twin Lakes neighborhood. Alex Polson and Dan Casey - focused on specific issues in their opposition to the selection of the city's proposed transit center location in the downtown area. Bill May - addressed his concern about the lack of vegetation maintenance on the BPA trail in the area of the Madrona Meadows neighborhood; the homeowner's association is also concerned about safety issues because motorized vehicles are able to access the trail. AI Stipe - expressed his support of the downtown location of the city's proposed transit center; he further called upon citizens to support and believe in Councilmember Gates' vision for the much needed transportation faciJity. H. David Kaplan - requested staff revisit the condition of the city's blueberry farm-there are major problems with the irrigation system, as well as blackberry vine invasion; if the cost is prohibitive, he would like to see the area developed for use as open passive space. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/July 2, 2002 Regular Meeting - Approved Corrected MinuteslMarch 19, 2002 - Approved Portion of So 3 I 6th St Street Vacation Request/Resolution Approved/Resolution No. 02-367 City & Chamber Tourism Enhancement Program Contract Amendment - Approved c. d. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16,2002 -Page 3 of8 i. j. k. Request for Approval to Prepare Code Amendments to Community Design Guidelines/Use Zone Charts/Addition to 2002 Planning Commission Work Program - Pulled & approved by separate vote Policy Review for Neighborhood Traffic Safety Balloting - Approved 2001-2002 CaDital Improvement Project/Lakota Park Soccer Field Lighting Repair Project - Approved King County Forward Thrust Pool/Kenneth Jones Pool - Pulled & approved by separate vote Family Fest Memorandum of Understanding - Approved Target Cornoration Grant Donation Award - Approved Extension of Agreement with Federal Government/Drug Forfeiture Funds- Approved 2002 BulletDroof Vest Partnership Grant - Approved 2002 Washington Traffic Safety Commission Click It or Ticket Grant- Pulled & approved by separate vote Drv Cleaning Contract/Public Safety DeDartment - Approved e. f. g. h. I. m. n. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. Councilmember Hellickson pulled consent items (e), (h) and (m) for further discussion. The motion to approve consent items (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), (g), (i), (j), (k), (I), and (n) passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent Consent Item (e): Councilmember Hellickson said he is pleased to see code amendments being proposed to the community design guidelines on behalf of church rights. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO APPROVE THE LAND USE/ TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO ADD THREE CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM, AND TO PREP ARE TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2002 -Page 4 0/8 Consent item (h): Councilmember Hellickson requested this item be sent back to the Finance/ Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee prior to a final decision. City Manager Moseley explained all final decisions would only be made during the city's 2003-2004 budget process. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS WITH KING COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE KENNETH JONES POOL AS PART OF THE CITY'S 2003/2004 BIENNIUM BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent Consent item (m): Councilmember Hellickson requested Public Safety Department policies be discussed at Council committee level before officers waste time on special emphasis patrols. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR THE 2002 WTSC "CLICK IT OR TICKET" REIMBURSEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,024.10; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson V1. yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Cancellation of August 6, 2002 Regular Meeting MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CANCELING THE AUGUST 6, 2002 REGULAR MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2002 -Page 5 018 b. Branding Logo Consideration Mr. Moseley introduced Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson who presented samples and estimated production costs related to different logo applications. She then introduced Steve Watson of Leonhardt:Fitch, a member of the consulting firm employed by the city; he explained and presented five variations of the branding logo color schemes for the Council's final selection. Mr. Watson indicated the firm is recommending version Nos.1 or 2 as the most representative color combinations for the city's planned logo. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR TO ADOPT THE PREFERRED LOGO DEPICTING A MOUNTAIN WITH DARK BLUE AND LIGHT BLUE, OR DARK BLUE AND GREEN COLORS, AS THE CITY'S OFFICIAL LOGO; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN. Councilmember Kochmar asked if the color should be selected at this time; Ms. Hanson responded in the affirmative. COUNCIL MEMBER KOCHMAR SAID SHE WOULD LIKE TO AMEND HER MOTION INDICATING THE SELECTED COLORS ARE BLUE AND GREEN AS SHOWN ON NO.2. (City Clerk's note: the amended motion second was inaudible) Councilmember Hellickson indicated there is some dissention between Councilmembers on the color choice-Councilmember Kochmar noted further discussions focused on different shades of green. Mayor Burbidge questioned if there had been a second on the amendment indicating the chosen color. COUNCIL MEMBER HELLICKSON INDICATED HE HEARD A SECOND TO THE AMENDMENT, THEN ADDED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO ALLOW DISCUSSION PRIOR TO MAKING A FINAL DECISION ON THE COLOR. Councilmember Hellickson suggested Councilmember Kochmar remove her motion from the table to allow for additional discussion on color choice. Councilmember Kochmar indicated she prefers discussing at this time, and is open to a friendly amendment since she has not yet decided on any particular color. Mayor Burbidge indicated her preference would be to vote on the main motion-to clearly identify the Council's choice for the new logo symbol itself-followed by a brief discussion prior to making a final selection of the preferred color. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR THEN WITHDREW HER ORIGINAL MOTION, AND MOVED ADOPTION OF THE PREFERRED LOGO DEPICTING A MOUNTAIN AS THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY'S OFFICIAL LOGO; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2002-Page 6 0/8 The motion to adopt the preferred logo depicting a mountain (absent any color) as the city's official logo passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent Following a group discussion and several informal polls, Councilmembers narrowed their varied individual choices to ultimately agree on the selection of the logo color. DEPUTY MAYOR McCOLGAN MOVED ACCEPTANCE OF COLOR SELECTION NO.1 (DARK BLUE/LIGHT BLUE); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes no Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent c. City Council Direction for Investigation of Possible Property Acquisition MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER, THROUGH THE COUNCIL'S FINANCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, TO RESEARCH WAYS IN WHICH THE CITY CAN WORK WITH CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE OWNERS OF SEAT AC MALL TO ENCOURAGE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE MALL CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE ANALYSIS OF THE CITY'S PURCHASE OF THE SEAT AC MALL AS AN ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent d. West Hylebos Creek Gravel Removal at South 373'd Street City Manager Moseley called upon Surface Water Manager Paul Bucich to present a brief overview of the project and related costs. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2002-Page 7 of8 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO A WARD THE WEST HYLEBOS CREEK GRAVEL REMOVAL AT SOUTH 373RD STREET PROJECT TO AMERICON, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,875.52 WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $2,887.55 FOR A TOTAL OF $31,763.07, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as follows: Faison McColgan Burbidge Hellickson yes yes yes yes Kochmar Park Gates yes yes absent VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar thanked Human Services staff for their outstanding work on the regional policy committee, especially in light of the county's current funding crisis. She reminded citizens of the upcoming Kiwanis salmon bake and Fusion events. Councilmembers Park and Hellickson, and Deputy Mayor McColgan had no reports. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is scheduled for August 5, at 5:30 p.m.; he reported the next Finance/Economic DevelopmentJRegional Affairs Committee meeting will be held on July 23, at 2 p.m. Mayor Burbidge reported on recent South County Area Transportation Board (SCA TBd) meeting discussions; she also reminded citizens of the summer concert series at Steel Lake Park and the new theater production at Centerstage. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT In response to an earlier citizen request, Mr. Moseley asked Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to report on illegal fireworks activities over the 4th of July celebration; she provided a comprehensive analysis of police calls for the 24-hour period. Mr. Moseley reported on the upcoming accreditation for our Public Safety Department; a team of assessors will arrive on July 27 to conduct an extremely thorough review of department procedures and operations. The assessors will also conduct a public meeting on July 29, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. The police department has worked extremely hard for the last six years and is looking forward to completion of the accreditation process. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16,2002 -Page 8 0/8 He reported on current road improvement projects, reminding citizens the Public Works Department encourages drivers to use alternate routes surrounding the construction sites whenever possible. City Manager Moseley expressed his appreciation to the city's Parks/Recreation and Police Departments for another successful Red, White & Blues Festival-the festival and fireworks were enjoyed by all in attendance, with no significant public safety incidents. He reminded Councilmembers of the scheduled executive session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140( 4)(a); the expected time being fifteen minutes, with no action expected. Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would recess to executive session for approximately fifteen minutes. At 9:00 p.m., Assistant City Manager Matheson announced an extension of the executive session for an additional 15 minutes. Councilmembers returned to chambers at 9:15 p.m. x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of9:l5 p.m. ~~~ City Clerk