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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 05-06-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting May 6, 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 of7:02 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor McColgan led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. SPIRIT A wardlMonth of May City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and present GIS Supervisor/IS Administrator Curt Ryser with the SPIRIT Award for the Month of May. Mr. Moseley noted Mr. Ryser was selected to receive the award due to his unflagging commitment to his work and to this city, and is a critical component to the success of every department in the city. Mr. Ryser accepted the award, and thanked Mr. Moseley. b. Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officers Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was pleased to announce and introduce the following new police officers: Louis Quintanar, Doug Deyo, and Manuel Mairs (not in attendance). She also introduced Tiffany Krusey, a new Police Support Officer. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 2 of 8 City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Louis Quintanar, and Officer Doug Deyo. (ADDED ITEM) Washington Recreation and Park Association Award Mayor Burbidge announced Daryl Faber, Past President of the Washington Recreation and Park Association would present a special recognition to Recreation Coordinator Jennifer Mayer. Mr. Faber was pleased to present Ms. Mayer with the "Young Professional of the Year" A ward on behalf of the Washington Recreation and Park Association. c. Independent Salary Commission Introductions/Certificates Mayor Burbidge announced and introduced the following individuals who have been appointed to the Independent Salary Commission: Kurt Weis, Wade Fisher, Frank Marshall, Gloria Elliott, David Head, Adebola Christopher Adekoya, and Ron Secreto. Those Commissioners unable to attend tonight's meetings will receive their certificates of appointment at a later date. She congratulated them all. d. Arts Commission Honorable Mention Awards/Jr-Sr High Art Show Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce and award the 2003 Federal Way Student Art Show sponsored jointly by the Youth and Arts Commission. Melissa Cate accepted the merit award on behalf of her piece entitled "new shoes"; Shawna Gherke received the merit award on behalf of her piece entitled "African woman". e. Proclamation/"Mental Health Month" Mayor Burbidge was pleased to present the proclamation declaring "Mental Health Month" to Charles W oode, Member of the Board of Directors Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation; Susan Mowrey, Director of the Federal Way Youth and Family Services; and Eleven Vexler, Manager of Federal Way North Child and Adolescent Center. Mr. Woode and Ms. Mowrey thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers for the proclamation and continued support over the years to Mental Health in Federal Way. f. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce the following new employees: Michelle Hall as the city's new paralegal in the Law Department; Karen Jorgensen, the city's new Assistant City Attorney in the Law Department, and Shawna Sant the new Administrative Assistant in the Public Works Department. Mayor Burbidge welcomed them to the city. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 3 of 8 g. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager Moseley announced there are no emerging issues this evening. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Ed Opstad, President of the Federal Way Historical Society announced May 5th -11 th is Historic Preservation Week. He encouraged citizens to view the historic documents in the foyer, and updated Council on the historic Barker cabin built in 1883. He also recommended more historical information can be found at www.federalwayhistory.org . Mayor Burbidge thanked Mr. Opstad and the historical society for all the important work they do, and the hours devoted to the preservation of Federal Way's history. Gil Hulsman, spoke in support of Council Bill #322/ Amendments to Zoning Code/Design Guidelines/Height on tonight's agenda. He supports the code amendment, which makes the code friendlier and easier to use for planners and developers. H. David Kaplan, spoke to clarify an article in the April 26th Federal Way Mirror regarding funding of the playground equipment at Celebration Park. He noted it was not donated due to the city's lack of funds. He stated the "Friends of Federal Way Parks" brought forth a banner program to fund the play equipment. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1. J. k. 1. m. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/April 15, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Quarterly Financial Report/March 2003-Approved Banking Services Contract -Approved 2003 Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management Program-Approved King County Developmental Disabilities Grant-Approved Amendment to Extend Facility Maintenance Contractors (FMC) Contract- Approved Amendment to Extend Myers Master Lawn Care Contract-Approved Dumas Bay Centre/Roof Maintenance System Final Acceptance & Release of Retainage-Approved Red, White & Blues Festival Fireworks/Request for Proposal (RFP)- Approved Parks Commission 2003-2004 Work Plan-Approved Human Services Commission 2003 Work Plan-Approved Purchase of Storage Trailer-Approved Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 4 of 8 n. o. Valley Special Response Team-Approved Support of Special Olympics/Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-383 Steel Lake Management District Petition/Resolution-Approved #03-384 Tourism Enhancement Grant A wards-Approved p. q. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Gates pulled item (d)/Banking Services Contract. Councilmember Kochmar pulled item (n)N alley Special Response Team. Deputy Mayor McColgan pulled item (q)/Tourism Enhancement Grant Awards. The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), G), (k), (1), (m), (0), and (p) passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item d/Banking Services Contract: Councilmember Gates noted she would be recusing herself from voting on this item, she is a longtime stockholder in the company. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (d)/BANKING SERVICES CONTRACT AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER P ARK SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes recused Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item n/Valley Special Response Team: Councilmember Kochmar asked Police Chief Kirkpatrick to give a brief review of this item. Chief Kirkpatrick noted this agreement allows for the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle to establish and maintain a multi-jurisdictional Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 5 of 8 team to effectively respond to serious criminal occurrences. This multi-jurisdictional effort will handle specific serious criminal confrontations, as well as weapons of mass destruction, and will result in more effective pooling of personnel, improved utilization of municipal funds, reduced duplication of equipment, improved training, development of specialized expertise, and increased utilization/application of a combined special response team. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (n)N ALLEY SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item q/Tourism Enhancement Grant Awards: Deputy Mayor McColgan reported on the importance of the Tourism Enhancement Grants that are funded from the lodging tax the city collects. He noted the Lodging Tax Advisory Co~mittee received seven applications and funded a total of six. The six recipients are: USSSA of W A, Seattle "Major" NIT Softball Tournament, Pacific Northwest US Synchronized Swimming, 2003 United Airlines Open, Rhododendron Species Foundation/Tacoma Concert Band, Concert in the Park, Federal Way United Soccer Club, Blast Off Soccer Tournament, USSSA ofWA Men's "C" NW Divisional National Championship Softball Tournament, and King Aquatic Club, 2003 US Open Swimming Championship for a total amount of $25,200. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (q)/TOURISM ENHANCEMENT GRANT AWARDS AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Selection of Voting Delegates for A WC Annual Business Meeting Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 6 of 8 DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS ITEM AND PLACE IT ON THE MAY 20, 2003 COUNCIL AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes b. Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CT. PURDOM AND ADE BRIGHT TO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION; AND THE APPOINTMENT JOSEPH HENRY TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ALL TERMS THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE yes yes yes Council Bill #322/ Amendments to Zoning Code/Design Guidelines/Height AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CHAPTER 22 (ZONING), ARTICLE XIX OF THE CITY CODE-DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEFINITION OF HEIGHT. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #322/AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE/DESIGN GUIDELINES/HEIGHT TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 20, 2003; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 7 of 8 VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on a new trip planning service now available on the Internet, which will help citizens with using the transit system in trip planning. She further updated Council and distributed a written report on Sound Transit, and updated Council on other regional issues. Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and community events; she encouraged citizens to participate in the planning of the new community center, including completing the survey located on the city's web page. Councilmember Park announced the next FinancelEconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held May 27th at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Dovey also encouraged citizens to participate in the Community Center survey currently on the website. Councilmember Faison announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will be May 19th at 5:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan wished good luck to the high school sports teams in district play and announced the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting had been rescheduled to May 16th. He announced the Boys and Girls Club breakfast had approximately 400 attendees and raised $45,000 for programs for the Boys and Girls Club. Mayor Burbidge noted she attended the Boys and Girls Club breakfast at Emerald Downs, and was pleased to see an increase in donations from last year for these important programs. She also reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and encouraged citizens to attend some of the fine perfonnances in Federal Way. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley encouraged citizens to participate in the planning of the new Community Center through the website survey, you can access the questionnaire at www.cityoffederalwa~.com. He also noted the consultant team is back in town and meeting on Thursday, May 22n at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. They will be conducting a design workshop at that time using a "hands on" approach in planning the new Community Center; he strongly encouraged citizens to attend. Mr. Moseley noted the City has concluded and signed the purchase and sales agreement for the Paragon building and vacant land north of the Paragon property for additional parking. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2003 - Page 8 of 8 There is continued work on the due diligence phase of the project, which includes a complete inspection of the building and preparation of financial and legal documents. He acknowledged Community Development Department Korean Liaison Kim Hensley, who was recognized by the Federal Way School Board for her outstanding work in the community with ESL classes, youth workshops, and other volunteer activities. In addition, was pleased to announce that Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was also recognized by the school board, for the police department's pro-active approach in ensuring a secure learning environment in the schools. City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately thirty minutes, with possible action anticipated. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:05 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) and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) for approximately thirty minutes. a. b. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1 )(b) At 8:35 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended Executive Session for an additional thirty minutes. Council returned to Chambers at 8:45 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.