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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 07-15-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY CO UN CIL Council Chambers - City Hall July 15, 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. . Councilmember 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 Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute. City Manager David Moseley took a moment to recognize Management Services Director Iwen Wang. He noted the city received the Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the tenth consecutive year for the city's budget and financing. He thanked Ms. Wang and her staff on this achievement. Ms. Wang thanked the City Manager and noted this award belongs to the Management Services department and city staff who worked on the budget document. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce tonight. b. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight. (C(Q)W>1f Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 - Page 2 of 5 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT . Carrol Clemens, encouraged citizens to attend the Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour. V. CONSENT AGENDA c. Minutes/July 1, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Council Bill #325/Code Amendment Changes to Business Park Use Zone Charts - Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-446 Council Bill #326/T -Mobile Franchise - Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-447 Amending Individual Petty Cash Fund Limits - Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-390 a. b. d. COUNCILMEMBER GATES 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 Mayor Burbidge read into the record the procedures to be followed for the Public Hearing and opened the hearing at 7: 11 p.m. Adoption of 2004-2009 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) . Staff Report Public Works Department Senior Traffic Engineer Maryanne Zukowski gave a brief powerpoint presentation to Council on the 2004-2009 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP). . Citizen Comment H. David Kaplan, spoke inquiring why the apparent renaming of the 31ih Street/I-5 off ramp study to the 1-5 to City Center Access Study. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 - Page 3 of 5 There were no further citizen comments, . City Council Deliberation Council discussed the proposed 2004-2009 Transportation Improvement Plan and Arterial Street Improvement Plan. Councilmember Kochmar commented on the 1-5 access study to City Center project being moved up on the list of projects without any additional outside funding. Deputy Mayor McColgan also noted he would like to see other funding avenues researched for this study, through our state representatives. Councilmember Dovey stated he would support postponing this item on the TIP until the next budget cycle to look for alternative funding resources. Councilmember Gates noted this item had been discussed previously and has already been budgeted. Councilmember Faison agreed with Councilmember Gates, and noted this study should proceed as budgeted; he reminded Council traffic congestion is the citizen's number one concerns. Councilmember Park noted he supports the resolution, as these projects are long term investments to ease the congestion in the inherently difficult infrastructure in downtown Federal Way. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Burbidge closed the Public Hearing at 8:21 p.m. . City Council Adoption of 2004-2009 TIP & ASIP - Resolution- Approved Resolution #03-391 COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AND ADOPT THE 2004-2009 TRANSPORTATION IMRPOVEMENT PLAN AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND DIRECTING THE SAME BE FILED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORT A TION; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO MOVE THE 1-5 CITY CENTER ACCESS STUDY FROM THE 2003-2004 BUDGET TO THE 2005-2006 BUDGET WITH THE FUNDS BEING EARMARKED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The amendment failed 4-3 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates no yes no no Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes no Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 - Page 4 of 5 The main motion passed 4-3 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes no yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park no no yes VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Community Center DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CELEBRATION P ARK AS THE PREFERED SITE, WITH THE STEEL LAKE SITE AS OPTION #2 IN THE EVENT THE CELEBRATION PARK SITE ISN'T FEASIBLE; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates gave a brief report on regional transportation issues and her attendance at upcoming regional meetings. Councilmember Kochmar reminded citizens of the Kiwanis Salmon Bake on July 25th at Steel Lake Park, and also reminded everyone of the Federal Way's Festival Days beginning August 22nd through the 24th. Councilmember Park congratulated Ms. Wang and her staff on receiving another award for the city's finances. He also announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Dovey highlighted a letter the Council received in praise of the Federal Way Police Department. He thanked Chief Kirkpatrick and her officers for representing the community so well. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee has been canceled, so the next regular meeting would be held August 4th at 5:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan also thanked Ms. Wang and the Management Services staff; and Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 15, 2003 - Page 5 of 5 noted he was disappointed he had to miss the Red, White and Blues Festival this year! Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and community events. She highlighted upcoming events in the community and in the performing arts, and noted she had a great time at the Red, White and Blues Festival. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley asked Chief Kirkpatrick to give a brief report to Council regarding illegal fireworks. Chief Kirkpatrick reported there were 267 calls for service on July 4th between 4pm and 4am. Of those 267, 136 calls were fireworks related. There were 4 dedicated officers, who made 120 contacts. A total of 8 citations were made and thousands of dollars of illegal fireworks were confiscated. Mr. Moseley noted the city has closed on the Paragon building and are now the new owners. Council will have a Special Study Session on July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. to review with the consultant. He noted the end is in sight for Hwy 99 Phase I street construction. The project is ahead of schedule and should finish up mid-August. City Manager Moseley noted the city is currently working with a consultant as a part of the city's website redesign. He encouraged Council and citizens to complete the on-line survey with input. He further announced the Executive Session scheduled for tonight has been canceled. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -CANCELED Property Acquisition/Pursuant 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 8:54 p.m.