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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 07-01-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall July 1,2003 - 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 of7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Council members 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 Councilmember Park led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. ProclamationlNational Aquatic Week Mayor Burbidge read and presented Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder with the proclamation proclaiming National Aquatic Week. Mr. Schroder accepted the proclamation and thanked Council. b. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce tonight. c. Emerging Issues/City Manager Mr. Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to discuss at tonight's meeting. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan, spoke reminding citizens that fireworks are illegal within the city limits. Cë:(ô)~1 Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 1, 2003 - Page 2 of 5 John Karl, owner of the Siesta Motel, spoke to Council regarding his concerns with traffic and specifically motorcycle noise and the use ofthe Jake Brakes on the streets adjacent to his property. Councilmember Kochmar asked to have this placed on the next Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee meeting. Will Kneduk, spoke regarding Sound Transit's financial issues and liability to the citizens it represents. He also distributed written information on Sound Transit's maximum limits on lawful debts. (Clerk's Note: No testimony was heard regarding the Federal Way Transit Center.) V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes/June 11,2003 Special Meeting & June 17,2003 Regular Meeting- Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report-Approved Steel Lake Management District -Approved Resolution #03-386 Set Public Hearing for Adoption of 2004-2009 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) -Approved Resolution #03-387 Pena Preliminary Plat -Approved Resolution #03-388 Council Bill #324/ Amendment Updating Chapter 6, Criminal Code - Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-445 b. c. d. e. f. g. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: VI. Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes COUNCIL BUSINESS To Support the Assembly of the Boeing 7E7 in Washington State-Resolution- Approved Resolution #03-389 DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ASSEMBLY OF THE BOEING 7E7 IN WASHINGTON ST ATE; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 1, 2003 - Page 3 of 5 Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #325/Code Amendment Changes to Business Park Use Zone Charts AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CHAPTER 22 (ZONING), ARTICLE XI, DISTRICT REGULATIONS (BUSINESS PARK ZONING CHARTS). COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #325 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 15,2003; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes b. Council Bill #326/T-Mobile Franchise AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING VOICESTREAM PCS III CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUpy RIGHTS-OF- WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES, ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS- OF-WA Y WITHIN AND THROUGHT THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED COUNCIL BILL #326 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 15, 2003; COUNCILMEMBER GATES 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 July 1, 2003 - Page 4 of 5 VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on the goodwill Water Polo game between the Parks Department and the Public Safety Department at the Kenneth Jones Pool, she noted it was a good time had by all! She further reported on her attendance at various regional meetings. Councilmember Gates announced she would not be reporting on the Federal Way Transit Center with her Sound Transit update, and would be recusing herself from any deliberation, discussion, or action on the Transit Center, should it come before the Council. Councilmember Kochmar updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings; she also spoke to thank the many members of the community and staff who have been working diligently on the Community Center project, including C.T. Purdom, Chair of the Advisory Board. She was pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the Kenneth Jones Pool and her attendance at the SeaTac Mall redevelopment meeting. Councilmember Kochmar spoke to thank the citizens who volunteer with the Multi-Service Center and encouraged citizens to take advantage of events in the community such as the Red, White, and Blues Festival. Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee regular meeting would be held July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker conference room. Councilmember Dovey had no report this evening. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation meeting would be July ih at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor McColgan noting tonight's resolution supporting the production of the Boeing 7E7 in Washington State, recognized the efforts of state legislators Tracey Eide, Mark Miloscia, and Skip Priest for supporting the Boeing industry in the area. Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at the Association of Washington Cities (A WC) Conference in Spokane with other Council collogues. She further noted upcoming regional meetings and activities she would be attending. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley was pleased to note the purchase of the Paragon Building and vacant land should close next week. He praised City Attorney Pat Richardson and Management Services Director Iwen Wang who have been working diligently on all the necessary paperwork to assume the existing loan. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 1, 2003 - Page 5 of 5 Mr. Moseley updated Council on the Pacific Highway/SR 99 Phase I project; he noted the project is ahead of schedule and expects final work to be completed in mid-August. He also reminded everyone of the Red, White, and Blues Festival at Celebration Park on July 4th. He encouraged citizens to partake in this event, with good weather expected to hold out. Festivities begin early in the day with the fireworks display beginning around 10:15 p.m. City Manager David Moseley further noted the Executive Session scheduled for tonight has been canceled. Mr. Moseley asked citizens to obey the fireworks law and enjoy the display from the Red, White and Blues Festival. He noted the Police Department has assigned four dedicated officers to specifically patrol for illegal fireworks. Mayor Burbidge highlighted some of the many activities that are scheduled for the festival, and noted a full list of activities is posted on the city's website. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)-canceled Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) -canceled XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.