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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 10-07-2003 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall October 7, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting oftM Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Jack Dovey, EricFaison, 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 Mary Gates led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Swearing-In CeremonylPolice Officer Chief Anne Kirkpatrick introduced Officer Brian Lyle as a new lateral officer for our department. City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office and congratulated Officer Lyle. b. Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce and introduce the following Youth Commissioners: Kelsey Martin, Jessica De Hart, Garet Salisbury, Elise Vaughn, Leslie Loo, and Chelsea Wolbest. Certificates of Appointment were given to those students in attendance; the remaining certificates will be given at the next Youth Commission meeting. c. Proclamation/National DECA Week Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Brett Andriesen, President, and Meg Branlund, Vice-President of Publicity of Decatur High School DECA. Mr. Andrieson and Ms. Branlund accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council. (CCO\?1 Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2003 - Page 2 of 5 d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Russell Cotton- Betteridge, the new Engineering Technician in the SWM division of Public Works; Douglas Hughes a new Recruit Police Officer; Grace Skidmore, the new Development Specialist in the Community Development Department; Holly Slyter, the new Lead Theatre Technician for the Knutzen Family Theatre; Susan Stone the new Court Clerk I for the Municipal Court; Rodney Toot, the new Aquatic Facility Operator for the Kenneth Jones Pool; and Chuck Wilson, the new Combination ElectricallBuilding Inspector for the Community Development Department. Mayor Burbidge welcomed them all to the city. e. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Lawson Bronson, spoke in regards to the proposed annexation of Redondo East. He asked Council to do a P AA Study before annexing. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1. J. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/September 16, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report-Approved Council Bill #331/Community Center Bond - Enactment Ordinance- Approved #03-451 Year 2003 Asphalt Overlay ProjectlFinal Acceptance & Retainage Release- Approved 2004 Asphalt Overlay Program/Preliminary Project List & Authorization to Bid-Approved Weyerhaeuser Way & So 336th St Roundabout Project/lOO%Design Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved 200312004 Implementation of Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plans & Program Agreement with WSDOT -Approved 2003/2004 Commute Trip Reduction Program/Professional Services Agreement with King County-METRa-Approved Purchasing Policies - Resolution-Approved Resolution#03-395 Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2003 - Page 3 of 5 COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Gates yes VI. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #332/Create Steel Lake Management District No.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, CREATING LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR STEEL LAKE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER FASION MOVED COUNCIL BILL #332/CREATE STEEL LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NO.1 TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 21, 2003; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including Puget Sound Regional Council, and National League of Cities, where transportation issues were discussed. She also updated the Council on a variety of Sound Transit related items. Councilmember Kochmar noted she attended the dedication of the Maryanne Mitchell Overpass (320th & 1-5). She thanked Deb Barker, John Hutton, and Chief Kirkpatrick for the positive letters the Council had received from the public; and announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee would be held October 13th at 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Park announced the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held October 28th at 5:00 p.m. He also there is a potential of Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2003 - Page 4 of 5 this meeting being rescheduled, and having a Council Study Session on Economic Development following that meeting. Councilmember Dovey reported on his attendance at a recent fundraiser held by the Friends of the Hylebos. He noted it was a nice evening, supporting a good cause. Councilmember Faison reported the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held October 20th at 5:30 p.m. the meeting will be focusing on the North Lake Annexation. He also noted he hopes to have a meeting discussing the Redondo East Annexation. Deputy Mayor McColgan reported on his participation, along with other Council colleagues, at the Heart Walk in Seattle. He also thanked John Hutton for going out of his way to give good customer service. He announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would October 10th at 8:00 a.m. Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings. She thanked all who volunteered and donated to this years Mayor's Day of Concern. She reported almost 5,000 lbs of food was donated along with $800 in cash donations. Mayor Burbidge also encouraged citizens to attend upcoming events in the local performing arts. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the road construction on Pacific Highway South at South 288th Street and South 336th that is continuing, which will require some lane closures. He also noted the Tacoma Second Pipeline project is currently working at the north entrance of Celebration Park. He noted all interested citizens and businesses should access the city's website for updated information. Mr. Moseley noted last weekend's Cops & Lobsters event was again a success! The event held at the Federal Way Red Lobster raised $2,600 for Special Olympics. He further reminded Council the need for an executive session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); expected duration is ten minutes with no action anticipated. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the City Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(l)(i) for approximately ten minutes with no action anticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2003 - Page 5 of 5 Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Council returned to Chambers at 8:00 p.m. x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor J?urbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.