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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 04-01-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting Aprill, 2003 - 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, Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Staffpresent: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employee's to introduce tonight. b. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley asked Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Department Director Jennifer Schroder to update Council on the Community Center project. Ms. Schroder gave a brief update to Council on the project, and the Community Center Advisory Group's work plan. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Lana Bostic, spoke on behalf of the Arts Commission. She thanked Council for their continued support, and reported the Commission is currently working on the upcoming Red, White, and Blues Festival; this year's theme is "Let Freedom Ring". "~4.,è;:.':':'!;'f.'//"'"""" ..;':'.;.(.i","<.'.,c:""",, .. . ' ,. , . ;<e (Ö)'W~' .¡ Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April], 2003 - Page 2 of 5 Barbara Reid, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Symphony. She encouraged citizens to attend the Symphony's upcoming events. v. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1. J. k. 1. m. n. o. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/March 18, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report-Approved Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance-Approved 8th Avenue Sand S 312th Street Traffic Signal and Interconnect Project! 100% Design Approval and Authorization to Bid-Approved Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement-Approved Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands Interest to Donate Land to the City of Federal Way-Approved 2003 King County Metro Signal Grant Acceptance-Approved Transit Service Changes-Approved Home Free Guarantee Contract with King County Metro-Approved Citywide Pavement MarkinglNeighborhood Traffic Safety/Channelization Services-Approved 288th Street ~SR99 100% Design Completion! Approval to Bid-Approved 2003 Asphalt Overlay Bid Award-Approved Weyerhaeuser Way/336th Roundabout 30% Design Approval-Approved Parks Purchase/All Purpose Utility Tractor-Approved COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. Councilmember Kochmar pulled items (d)/Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance and (f)/Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement. The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (c), (e), (g), (h), (i), 0), (k), (1), (m), (n), and (0) passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Consent Agenda Item (d)/ Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April!, 2003 - Page 3 of 5 Councilmembers discussed the importance of this recognition of former Parks and Recreation Commissioner Karl Grosch. They noted Mr. Grosch has volunteered countless hours to the community in various capacities over the years. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (d)/KARL GROSCH RECOGNITION ACCEPTANCE; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Consent Agenda Item (£)/ Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement: Councilmember Kochmar recused herself from voting on this item, due to her employment with Lakehaven Utility District. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (f)/LAKEHA VEN UTILITY DISTRICT SEWER EASMENT AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park recused yes yes VI. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and updated and distributed a written report on Sound Transit to the Council. Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Cultural Services Committee would be held April 14th at 4pm. Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development! Regional Affairs Committee would be held April 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Dovey stated he had no report this evening. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April], 2003 - Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held April ih at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor McColgan updated Council on the applications the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has received for the Tourism Enhancement Grant; he noted the deadline for submissions is March 31 st. Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings, and announced the State Transportation Commission would be holding public hearings regarding transportation funding. She noted they would be held at Green River Community College on April 17th at 6pm; and Renton City Hall on April 29th at 6pm. She reminded citizens of the upcoming community events and productions at the Knutzen Family Theatre. VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the continuing efforts to improve the Westway neighborhood. He added the city has been working with the "Building Bridges" group, using Community Development Block Grant funding for needed infrastructure improvements including streetlights, fencing and street repairs. He further noted Chief Kirkpatrick was pleased to report a decrease in the calls for service corning from this neighborhood. Mr. Moseley updated Council on the assumption of the Kenwood Pit. He noted this open space was included in the agreement with King County for the Kenneth Jones Pool. Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder is working closely with King County on the acquisition of this property. He was pleased to announce the Request for Proposal for the redesign ofthe city's web page is currently out in the Federal Way Mirror and the city's website. City Manager David Moseley reported the scheduled sister city visits from Korea and Japan have been postponed due to current International issues. He was hopeful the trips could be rescheduled in late summer or early fall to possibly co-inside with Family Fest. Mr. Moseley noted the Seattle Times ran an article soliciting comments from citizens regarding transportation projects in the area, he encouraged the citizens to participate in this study and note the importance ofthe Federal Way area projects. He further reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session this evening for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately forty five minutes with action anticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Aprill, 2003 - Page 5 of 5 VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) At 7:43 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b); for approximately forty five minutes with action anticipated. At 8:28 p.m. Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson requested an additional forty five minutes. Council returned to Chambers at 9:00 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE, AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PARAGON BUILDING, INCLUDING THREE UNDEVELOPED PARCELS NORTH OF 333RD; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:01 p.m.