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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 06-03-2003 Regular FED ERAL WAY CITY CO UN CIL Council Chambers - City Hall June 3, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary (¡ates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Riclmrdson, and City Cierk 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 was pleased to announce Amy Pearsall has joined the Law Department as the new Staff Attorney. b. Emerging Issues/City Manager Mr. Moseley stated there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Dr. Elizabeth Chen, spoke to Council to report on Highline Community College's progress. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2003 - Page 2 of 5 V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/May 20, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Youchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report! April 2003-Approved Pacific Highway South HOY LaneslPhase II Bid Award-Approved c. d. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING ) Cancellation of Westway Townhouses Renovation Project, a 2002 CDBG Capital Project of $34,680; and, Allocation $160,000 from the Cancelled Project & Additional 2003 CDBG Capital Funds to Westway Street Lighting Program Mayor Burbidge read into the records the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Community Development Block Grant Coordinator Kelli O'Donnell made a brief presentation to Council outlining the projects and reallocation of funds. There was no public testimony. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Burbidge closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2002 AND 2003 CDBG USE OF FUNDS, AND CANCELLATION AND REALLOCATION OF PREVIOUSLY AWARDED PROJECTS; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY 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 June 3, 2003 - Page 3 of 5 VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Diversity Commission Appointments COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN COOPER, TERESA CAMACHO, AND DIANA GONZALEZ TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION AS REGULAR VOTING MEMEBERS ALL WITH 3- YEAR TERMS THROUGH MAY 31,2006; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park b. Ethics Board Appointment yes yes yes ) COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ETHICS BOARD MEMBER DENNIS GREENLEE, JR. TO A 3- YEAR TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2006; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #323/Municipal Facility yes yes yes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PARAGON BUILDING AND VACANT LOTS ON SOUTH 333RD STREET AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED COUNCIL BILL #323 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 11,2003; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2003 - Page 4 of 5 IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and distributed a written report to Council on Sound Transit projects and the Federal Way Transit Center. Councilmember Kochmar noted she would be attending the Airport Communities Coalition meeting tomorrow and reminded citizens of the upcoming Soroptomist Flag Day ceremony. She announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee would be held on June 9th at 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee would be held June 24th at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Dovey also noted the Flag Day ceremony, he encouraged citizens to attend and listen to the great speaker that is scheduled to speak on the history of the flag. () Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held June 16th at 5:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan recognized local high school athletes and announced the next meeting ofthe Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held June 13th at 8:00 a.m. Mayor Burbidge thanked staff for a wonderful volunteer recognition dinner! She reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and encouraged citizen to take advantage of the wonderful events in the performing arts around the city. X. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the City Hall purchase. He noted the second reading of the ordinance would go before Council at the special meeting scheduled for June 11th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Moseley gave a brief update on the Community Center project; he noted the architects will give an update at the special meeting on June 17th before the regular meeting. He was also pleased to note, the city has received over 300 responses to the on-line survey. He added the city takes over the operation ofthe Kenneth Jones Pool at the end of the month. June 25thWill be the grand opening of the pool under the city's management. City Manager Moseley reminded Council and citizens of the public meeting for the new parks on the former Thompson and Armstrong properties. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2003 - Page 5 of 5 Mr. Moseley further reminded Council ofthe need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) for approximately fifteen minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:46 Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for approximately fifteen minutes with no action anticipated. a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) Council returned to Chambers at 8:05 p.m. ) XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m.