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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 09-16-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting September 16,2003 - 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 of7:00 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 Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. ProclamationlDay of Concern for the Hungry Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Dini Duclos, CEO of the South King County Multi-Service Center. Ms. Duclos thanked the Council for this proclamation and encouraged everyone to participate in this event to help the less fortunate. b. Proclamation/Constitution Week Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Peggy Eisaman, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Representative ofthe Lakota Chapter. Ms. Eisaman thanked the Mayor and City Council for this yearly recognition of this important event. c. Proclamation/Dog Park Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder. Ms. Schroder accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition, and invited everyone to attend the grand opening on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. . CC~(P1f Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 - Page 2 of 7 d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Debbie Boosher, a new Court Clerk I for the Municipal Court; Krystal Kelsey, the new Administrative Assistant II in the Public Works Department; Joy Knighton, the new Administrative Legal Assistant in the Law Department; and Officer Brian Lisle, a new Police Officer for the Public Safety Department. Mayor Burbidge welcomed them all to the city. e. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Diane Snyder, Bob Rawlings, and Janelle Massingill, spoke in opposition to the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance on tonight's agenda. Richard Fiegel, Jean Atwell, Marie Sciacqua, and Richard Kelfner, spoke in support of the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance on tonight's agenda. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/September 2, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Council Bill #328/Speed Limit and Parking Code Revisions- Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-449 Council Bill #329/0versized Vehicles - Enactment Ordinance-Pulled and referred back to the Planning Commission Council Bill #330/Changes to Neighborhood Business Zoning Charts- Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-450 Cultural Development Authority of King County Arts Contract-Approved 2004-2005 Solid Waste/Recycling Division Grants - Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-394 c. d. e. f. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DOVED SECOND. Deputy Mayor McColgan pulled item (c )/Council Bill #329/0versized Vehicles. The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) passed as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 - Page 3 of 7 Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item (c )/Council Bill #329/0versized Vehicles: DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED TO REFER CONSENT ITEM (c)/COUNCIL BILL #329/0VERSIZED VEHICLES BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Councilmembers discussed the proposed ordinance and concluded to send it back to the Planning Commission for additional review and possible revision. Council also noted all meetings are open to the public and advertised at city hall and the city's website; citizens interested in this topic are encouraged to attend. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING 2004 CDBG Proposed Use of Funds At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Burbidge read into record the procedures to be followed and opened the public hearing. She noted the purpose of this hearing is to accept public comment on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and the cancellation and reallocation of previously awarded projects. . Staff Report Community Development Block Coordinator Kelli O'Donnell made a brief presentation to Council outlining the city's 2004 CDBG proposed use of funds including the 2004 contingency plan and the 2004 conditions of funding. . Citizen Comment Rick Agnew, spoke in support of CDBG funding for domestic violence programs. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 - Page 4 of 7 Anne Vander Beek, spoke in support of CDBG funding for Multicare Adult Day Health in Auburn. Florentine Ann Hamrn, spoke in support of CDBG funding for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of King and Pierce Counties. Christi Hnat, spoke in support ofCDBG funding for Federal Way Youth and Family Services. Barbara Reid, asked the Council to establish a CDBG fund for erasing public graffiti on public buildings. Maryanne Barnes, spoke in support ofCDBG funding for the Birth to Three Development Center. . City Council Deliberation COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS INCLUDING THE 2004 CONTINGENCY PLAN AND 2004 CONDITIONS OF FUNDING, AS PRESENTED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THE REQUIRED AGREEMENTS TO CARRY OUT FEDERAL WAY'S 2004 CDBG PROGRAM; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. Deputy Mayor McColgan noted he would recuse himself, as he is a Boardmember of the Boys & Girls Club. The main motion passed 6-0 as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes re-cused yes COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION 4 (FROM THE STAFF MEMO DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2003) USING $20,000 IN ONE TIME SOURCES TO FUND THE P ARTTIME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VICTIMS ADVOCACY IN 2004 AND CONSIDER LONG TERM FUNDING AS A P ART OF REGULAR BIENNIAL BUGET PROCESS; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 - Page 5 of 7 Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Youth Commission Appointments yes yes yes Councilmember Kochmar complimented the caliber of applicants to the Youth Commission again this year and thanked all who applied. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION: KELSEY MARTIN, JESSICA DEHART, GARET SALISBURY, ELISA VAUGHAN, LESLIE LOO, AND CHELSEA WOLBEST; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #331/Community Center Bond yes yes yes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGA nON BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 TO FINANCE A COMMUNITY CENTER AT CELEBRA nON PARK; AND PROVIDING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE BONDS. DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL#3311COMMUNITY CENTER BOND TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 7, 2003; 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 September 16, 2003 - Page 6 of 7 IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates noted her attendance at a preview of the new Todd Beamer High School. She updated Council on regional transportation issues including newly added bus routes for Federal Way citizens. Councilmember Kochmar noted she also attended the preview of the new High School. She also encouraged citizens to participate in the Mayors Day of Concern by donating food at one of the three participating grocery stores on September 27th. She also reminded citizens of the grand opening of the Grandview Off Leash Dog Park in SeaTac on October 4th. Councilmember Park announced the FinanceÆconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee regular meeting has been postponed to September 30th at 4:00 p.m. He also wished the Sister City of Donghae a quick recovery from a recent typhoon that hit the area. Councilmember Dovey noted he was very impressed with the quality of applicants, which applied to the Youth Commission. He also took a moment to read an excerpt from a letter from a citizen praising Officer Wells. He thanked Officer Wells for an outstanding job. Councilmember Faison noted the King County Growth Management Planning Council's meeting has been rescheduled to October 1 st in Seattle. He also noted the next meeting of the LandUse/Transportation Committee would be held September 29th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Deputy Mayor McColgan was pleased to announce the 2004 Reebok Women's Triathlon would be held in Federal Way! He noted that would bring approximately 2,500 participants and family members to stay, eat, and shop in Federal Way. Mayor Burbidge noted her attendance at various community events including a fundraiser for Federal Way Youth and Family ServicesNalley Cities Counseling and Consultation. She reminded citizens of the Korean Community Leaders meeting on September 18th in Council Chambers; and encouraged citizens to attend upcoming events in the local performing arts. X. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported to Council on the public works projects on Phase II. He noted contractors for the SR99 Phase II and the SR99 at 288th Street are doing utility work this week. The SR99 and 288th project will require some temporary lane closures and advised interested citizens to check the website for updated information. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 16, 2003 - Page 7 of 7 Mr. Moseley noted the final meeting of the Community Center Advisory Group is set for September 1 ih at 4:00 p.m., which will be followed with an Open House at 5:30 p.m. Both events will be held at the 320th Street Library. He was also pleased to announce that the city joins with the Concerned Citizens of Auburn and Federal Way in celebrating the fact that Peasley Canyon will not be home to a secure Community Transition Facility for sex offenders. The citizens group worked very hard to oppose the proposal with help from our city and Auburn. City Manager David Moseley also announced a new addition to our police force. "Diesel" is the Police Department's new drug dog. Diesel and his handler Officer Devon Gabreluk, just graduated from the K9 academy and already made a big bust Friday night in Des Moines. He also noted this program is funded from asset forfeitures and has no impact on the city's general fund. Mr. Moseley reminded Council, staff would be holding its annual fundraising kickoff event for the United Way and Federal Way Human Services Fund Campaign next week. This year's theme is "Harvesting Hope". He also noted he would be participating in the Heart Walk on Saturday, September 20th at Safeco Field. This walk benefits the American Heart Association. City Manger David Moseley further reminded Council for the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:35, Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Council returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.