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Council MIN 04-06-2004 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall April 6, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Richard Bye, Human Services Commissioner led the flag salute. III. PRESENT A TI ONS a. Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officers Chief Anne Kirkpatrick introduced the new officers Shon Smith, Keith Schmidt, Robert Riggles, recruit Kyle Buchanan, and Police Support Officer LaDonna Figliola. City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office. b. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Jeff Wolf as the city's new SWM Engineer. He welcomed Mr. Wolf along with the Public Safety new employees. c. Emerging Issues/City Manager Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung reported on the process the council will be taking part in regarding the Christian Faith Center. She presented an outline t~[Pìf Federal Way City Council RegularMeeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 2 of 8 IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) asked for Council to review the agreement for the Farmer's Market and specify city funding is contingent upon a signed agreement between the Market and Sears, where the market is scheduled to be held. Mike Sharp, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) noted his opposition to the median proposed at South 288th and Pacific Highway. Marie Adair, asked Council to return the crosswalk at 288th and Pacific Highway. Sam Elder, spoke in opposition to the location ofthe proposed Christian Faith Center location, he noted such a large facility isn't appropriate for that location. John Dallen, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center mega-church project, he asked the Council to remember traffic issues when making this decision. David McKenzie, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center project and questioned the Environment Impact Study for the project. Louise Koetters, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center locating a mega-church in Federal Way. Juliet Sykes, spoke in continued opposition to the Christian Faith Center project, and noted she was currently sending around a petition. Justin Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center, and noted many local businesses around the current location in SeaTac have flourished due to the church located in their community. Irene Neville, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) noted her opposition to the Christian Faith Center. Joanne Piquette, thanked Council for the past support of the Arts Commission and asked Council to continue funding for the arts programs in this next budget cycle. Betty Huff, also thanked the Council for supporting the arts and asked for such support to continue in this next difficult budget. Charles R. Garner, spoke to Council to request a street vacation for 6th Ave SW. Kristen Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center, and noted the CFC will bring many great facilities, programs, and amenities to Federal Way citizens. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 3 of 8 V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. l. J. k. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/March 16. 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved Orchid Lane Final Plat - Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-410 Weyerhaeuser Way & So 336th St Roundabout Project/Bid Award- Approved West Branch & Main Stem Lakota Creek Restoration Project! 100 % Design Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved So 288th St at SR99 Project/Access Issues -Item pulled and discussed separately- postponed to 4/20/04 Council meeting SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break-Item pulled, discussed, and approved separately 2004 Human Services Commission Work Plan-Approved Proposed Changes to Human Services General Fund Application Process- Approved Property Disposition Services Agreement-Approved City of Auburn Jaillnterlocal Agreement-Approved Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety-Item pulled, discussed, and approved separately Work Plan Related to Potential City Center Redevelopment Strategies- Item pulled, discussed, and approved separately DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Councilmember Ferrell pulled items (e )/So 288th St at SR 99 Project/Access Issues, and item (k)/Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety. Councilmember Dovey pulled item (t)/SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break. Councilmember Faison pulled item (l)/W ork Plan Related to Potential City Center Redevelopment Strategies. The motion to approve items (a), (b), (c), (d), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 4 of 8 Item (e)/ So 288th St at SR99 Project/Access Issues: Councilmember Ferrell noted his concerns regarding this project and asked for further review, for any possible additional recommendations. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO TABLE (REFER) ITEM (e)/ So 288th St at SR99 PROJECT AND PLACE IT ON THE NEXT LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA; SECOND MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. FRIENDLY AMENDMENT MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO TABLE (POSTPONE) THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ON APRIL 20TH, RATHER THAN THE NEXT LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT. Councilmembers continued to discuss this item including line of sight questions, as well as adjacent businesses and crosswalk concerns. The main motion as amended passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell no yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item (f)/SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break: Councilmember Dovey to clarify there will be an access point on Hwy 99 at 333rd St. He noted this is a recommendation that might be temporary due to growth and expansion. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM (t)/SR99 AT SO 333RD ST MEDIAN BREAK; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 5 of 8 Item (k)/Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety: Councilmember Ferrell briefly reported on this item and it's importance to the Public Safety Department. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROV AL OF ITEM (k)/PURCHASE OF DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed. as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes Item (l)/Work Plan Related to Potential City Center Redevelopment Strategies: Councilmember Faison gave a brief background and review of the proposed work plan. He noted this plan would study among other items, the idea of leveraging public dollars to encourage private development, and looking for opportunities to grow revenue dollars. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROV AL OF ITEM (l)/WORK PLAN RELATED TO POTENTIAL CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes yes yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Adopting the 2004 Retreat Summary and Amending Council Rules of Procedure - Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-411 City Manager briefly noted this is a review of the work done at the Council Retreat, and noted the resolution DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2004 RETREAT SUMMARY AND AMENDMING COUNCIL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 6 of 8 RULES OF PROCEDURE AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes b. Federal Way Farmers Market Councilmember Dovey noted he is recusing himself from discussing and taking action on this item as his wife is a board member of the Farmers Market. Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung gave a brief review of this item. She noted the start-up costs are to be covered initially by the Lodging Tax Revenue, which would be repaid over time. Ms. McClung also noted there will be a signed agreement on the location prior to finalizing the agreement. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL WAY FARMERS MARKET AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Ferrell yes recused yes yes Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic Development!Regional Affairs Committee would be held April 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room at City Hall. Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting ofthe Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held April 19th at 5:30p.m. He also reported on his attendance at various community events. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParksIRecreationlHuman Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be held April 12th at 5:00 p.m. and encouraged citizens to attend one of the many upcoming performances in the local arts. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has been rescheduled from April 9th to April 16th at 8:00 a.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room, and noted he was pleased to see the Federal Way Farmers Market Councilmember Ferrell announced the Federal Way Boys and Girls Fundraiser would be held on April 20th at Emerald Downs, and the monthly Chamber lunch would be held at the Twin Lakes Golf and County Club on April 7th; he encouraged everyone to attend. Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on various regional and community events she attended. She also thanked King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm Maleng for briefing the police department personally on the charges facing the individual who killed Officer Patrick Maher. Mayor McColgan reported on his attendance at a forum for CEO Magazine, where they are doing a profile on Federal Way; he noted many businesses, community, and chamber leaders were in attendance. He further reported on other regional meetings he attended. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the major capital projects. He noted the new City Hall is moving along and is almost two and a half months from moving the Police Department and Municipal Court. He reported the Community Center architects would be here before the next Council meeting for a design update - citizens welcome to attend. Mr. Moseley further noted Phase II on Pacific Highway continues work on the Southeastern part of Pacific Highway. He added the city would be participating again this year in the annual Federal Way Relay for Life Event on June 5-6 at Federal Way High School. The goal this year is to raise $125,000 to fight cancer. Anyone wishing to participate can contact the City Managers Office or Amy Jo Pearsall in the Law Department for more information or go to the website www.federalwayrelayforlife.com. City Manager David Moseley also reminded Council for the need of an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i), property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b), and to review the performance of a public employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g); expected duration is one hour. IX. EXECUTIVE SES SI ON At 8:50 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for approximately one hour with no action anticipated. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 6, 2004 - Page 8 of 8 a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) Review Performance of Public EmployeelPursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10 (1)(g) c. Council returned to Chambers at 9:43 p.m. x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 9:43 p.m.