The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 08-05-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting August 5, 2003 - 7 :00 p.m. Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Jeanne 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 Fàison, 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 Mayor Burbidge noted there was a change in tonight's agenda in light ofthe tragic loss of one of our officers this weekend. She asked Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to speak about Officer Patrick Maher. Chief Kirkpatrick remembered Officer Patrick Maher as the man with a smile. She said he had been with the Federal Way Police Department for approximately 7 months, and previously was with the Honolulu Police Department for 7 years, and a 20-year Veteran of the Coast Guard. Chief Kirkpatrick noted Officer Maher gave his life to save another, and she was saddened by the loss. He was survived by his wife and young stepson, his two grown children, and his immediate family of siblings. Chief Kirkpatrick also stated her pride in the Federal Way Police Department in handling this difficult time. She noted while receiving assistance from our neighboring cities, our officers are still the primary response in our community. She asked that all citizens get out and line the streets of Pacific Highway as the processional goes through on Thursday afternoon to show their support. Mayor Burbidge asked for a moment of silence in honor and remembrance of Officer Maher. (C(Ö)rPlf Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2003 - Page 2 of 6 Councilmembers each took a moment and individually gave their condolences to the family and the police department for their loss. - a. b. S'Nearing In Ceremony/Police Officers Life Saving AwardIDepartment of Public Safety c. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manger David Moseley introduced and welcomed Drew Amdahl, the new Financial Analyst for the Management Services Department. d. ~ing Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley noted there were not any emerging issues to discuss tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Debbie Kaufman, spoke to encourage citizens to participate in the Federal Way Festival Days which takes place August 22-24th at Steel Lake Park, SeaTac Mall, Celebration Park and the Aquatic Center. Barbara Reid, read a written letter from Festival Days President Bob Hitchcock, also encouraging citizen to enjoy the upcoming festival. Nancy Combs, spoke to Council in concern of traffic issues in her neighborhood. She noted concerns with speeding traffic and construction noise levels. Rachel Perkins, spoke to Council in support of a local dog park; Ms. Perkins noted French Lake Park as a possible location. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/July 15,2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Quarterly Financial Report/June 2003-Approved Meadowlane One Final Plat - Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-392 Interagency Agreement between State of Washington, Washington State Patrol and the City of Federal Way Department of Public Safety for Narcotics Canine Team Training-Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Bellevue Police Department, Federal Way Department of Public Safety, Kirkland Police Department, Tacoma Police Department and Washington State Patrol to Provide Framework for Use ofHGI Stinger-equipped Bait Vehicles-Approved c. d. e. f. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2003 - Page 3 of 6 Arts Commissioner ReplacementlUnexpired Term-Approved Memorandum of Understanding/Federal Way's Festival Days-Approved Proposed Amendments to Countywide Planning Policies-Approved Memorandum ofIntent to Collaborate on Solid Waste Issues-Approved West Hylebos Creek Trail Feasibility Project-Approved Request for Street VacationIPortion of Puget Sound Marine View Drive - Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-393 g. h. 1. J. k. 1. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY 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. Cancellation of August 19, 2003 Regular Meeting DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOGLAN MOVED APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE AUGUST 19,2003 REGULAR MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes b. Steel Lake Soccer Field Renovation/Bid Award Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder called on Park Planner Betty Sanders to report on the bids received. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AWARD THE BID TO RENOVATE THE STEEL LAKE SOCCER FIELD TO ATHLETIC FIELDS, INc., FOR $729,887.01, INCLUDING BID ALTERNATES, AND TO PROVIDE A CONTINGENCY FUND; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2003 - Page 4 of 6 Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes McColgan Park yes yes VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #327/Amendments to Chapter 22 (Zoning) of the Federal Way Municipal Code to Address Regulations for Churches in Single Family Residential Zones (Amending Ordinance No. 03-443) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS REGULA nONS FOR CHURCHES IN SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL ZONES (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 03-443). COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #327/AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS REGULATIONS FOR CHURCES IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 03-443); 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 reported on various community events and updated Council on regional transportation issues. Councilmember Kochmar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Service, and Public Safety Committee would be held on August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Park reminded citizens of the upcoming Festival Days where delegates from both Federal Way's Sister Cities would be visiting and participating. He also announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee would be held August 26th at 2:00 p.m.; and noted all subsequent meetings thereafter would be moved to 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Dovey highlighted various community events, including FUSION tomorrow night at Dumas Bay Centre. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2003 - Page 5 of 6 Councilmember Faison noted the next meeting of the Land Use, Transportation Committee meeting has been canceled. Deputy Mayor McColgan asked citizens to participate in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on September 20th. Mayor Burbidge thanked Chief Kirkpatrick and Deputy Chief Wilson for their assistance during this difficult time. She noted she would be attending various community events including FUSION tomorrow night at Dumas Bay Centre, which aids transitional housing for women and children. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the funeral information for slain officer Patrick Maher. He asked citizens to show support by lining Pacific Highway South for the procession. He added City Hall would close at 12:00 noon to allow city employees to attend funeral services. City Hall will reopen for regular business at 8:00 a.m. the following mornIng. Mr. Moseley reported on a Public Works Open House hosted at SeaTac Mall for the area business owners to review plans and modifications made to the area during Phase II construction along Hwy 99. He thanked Streets Systems Manager Marwan Salloum and Project Engineer Al Empter who presented the information at the Open House. He further noted Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Gates attended along with Management Services Director Iwen Wang the exit interview for the 2002 State Financial Audit. He was pleased to report the city once again had a clean audit with no findings, which is the 9th year in a row. Mr. Moseley thanked Ms. Wang and her department for their outstanding work with the cities finances. City Manager David Moseley was also pleased to report the city has received notice that the city will be receiving a $500,000 grant for the West Hylebos Creek Restoration Project. This significant contribution will help restore and protect this important natural creek. City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council the need for an Executive Session this evening for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW.42.30.110(1)(i); for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:05 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 5, 2003 - Page 6 of 6 Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) At 8:20 p.m. Councilmember Gates left the Executive Session. At 8:50 p.m. Council returned to Chambers. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m. ~~r~ h rue D. Courtney Deputy City Clerk .