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Council MIN 05-20-2003 Regular . . . FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting May 20,2003 -7:00 p.m. * * * * * Minutes I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor 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 Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. American Heart Association/l;.ing County Heart Walk Co-Chair King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer spoke on behalf of the American Heart Association. He along with Ms. Casey Mazzoni, Regional Director of the American Heart Association, encouraged citizens to participate in 3.2 mile walk-a-thon, which begins at Safeco Field on September 20th, b. Parks & Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates (incoming) Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce and introduce the appointment of Ade Bright, and Joseph Henry, and there-appointment ofC:I'. Purdom to the Parks & Recreation Commission to all serve 3-year terms through April 30,2006. All were in tCO\P1 . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2003 - Page 2 of 6 attendance and accepted their appointments. Mr. Purdom spoke briefly to Council to describe the Commission's current projects. c. Parks & Recreation Commission! Appreciation Plaque (outgoing) Councilmember Kochmar thanked outgoing Commission Len Zickler for the many years of service on the Parks & Rccrcation Commission, including most recently as the Vice-Chair ofthc Commission. Mr. Zickler was unable to attend tonight's meeting. d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Craig Feldman, the city's new Recreation Coordinator of Aquatics and Bryce Jensen the new Aquaties Assistant Coordinator for thc ncwly acquired Kenneth Jones Pool; he was also pleased to announce John Cawthon the new InspectorlPlans Examiner for the Community Development Department. e. Emerging Issues/City Manager . City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Mike McL,cod, spoke asking Council to install a pedestrian crossing at 320th and 323rd in Twin Lakes, where many near-accidents involving pedestrians have occurred. Councilmember Faison noted this item would be added to the next Land Use/Transportation Committee regular meeting agenda. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. Minutes/May 6, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved Council Bill #322/ Amendments to Zoning CodelDesign Guidelines/Height Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-443 Belle Meadows Final Plat Approval - Resolution -Approved Resolution #03-385 8th Ave S & S 3lil1 St Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvement ~roject- Approved . SW Dash Point Rd em 8th Ave SW Rd & Signal Improvement Project/Final Acceptance & Authorization to Release Retainage-Approved S 288tl1 St em, SR-99 Signal & Intersection Improvements/Bid Award- Approved c. d. e. . f. . . . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2003 - Page 3 of 6 g. Purchase of Replacement Backhoe/Bid Award-Approved h. Surface Water Infrastructure Maintenance & Servicc Contract/Bid Award- Approved 1. I-5/S 272nd Street Interchange-Approved J. Washington Conservation Corps Interlocal Agrccment-Approved k. Interlocal Cooperative AgreementlProyide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid & Mobilization between Citics of King County, University of Washington Police & King County-Approved COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Gates yes VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Selection of Voting Delegates for A WC Annual Business Meeting DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER PARK, COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR, AND MAYOR BURBIDGE AS VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE Awe ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, AND FURTHER MOVED COUNCILMEMBER GATES AND COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY AS AL TERNA TES; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates Kochmar McColgan Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates spoke with pride as she passed around a Coca-Cola can that listed the City of Federal Way on it; she attributed that to the hard work of the city's Economic Development team! She further reported on her attendance at various regional committees including the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, Regional Transit Committee, and Sound Transit. . . . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2003 - Page 4 of 6 Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at the Domestic Violence meeting in Renton facilitated by local personality Jean Enerson; she noted the King County Sexual Assault Resource Centcr would be holding a meeting at City Hall in July, and encouraged anyone dealing with domestic violence, contact the city for additional resources. She further rcported on the Regional Water Quality Committee and the Airport Communities Coalition, and recognized local Decatur High School students in the audience. Councilmember Park announced the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held on May 2il1 at 2:00 p.m, in the Mt. Bakcr conference room. Councilmember Dovey encouraged citizen to take advantage of Federal Way's virtually unknown treasurc the BP A trail! He also extended his personal thanks to newly re- appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioner C.T. Purdom for his continued volunteerism and community service through the many commissions and advisory committces he has served. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committec would be held June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. He also noted he would be attending the King County Growth Management Planning Council on May 21 st where they will be discussing Auburn's request to have their downtown designated as an "urban center". He asked his colleagues for any input. Deputy Mayor McColgan noted citizens should start seeing the new "Explore Federal Way" signs posted throughout the city, which will help direct tourist to points of interest such as the Botanical Gardens and Wild Waves/Enchanted Village. He noted thc signs were funded from the lodging tax collected within the city. He further wished wcll the local high school athletes now engaged in state tournaments. . Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the South King County Area Transportation Board meeting and the Regional Law, Safety, and Justice Committee meeting, She also encouraged citizens to attend the Youth Commission Talent Show, which will be held on May 21st at 6:00 p.m, at Knutzen Family Theatre. She also spoke to thank the many wonderful performing arts groups in Federal Way. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley introduced and thanked Commander Steve Neil for filling in for the Chief and Deputy Chief for tonight's meeting. Mr. Moseley reported the due diligence on the Paragon Building and Quadrant land is going smoothly. He added the closing date is set for June 30tl1, and staff has yet to sec . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2003 - Page 5 of 6 anything that would prevent the city with processing with the sale. Mr. Moseley also noted additional information on financing issues for the new City Hall and Community Center will be presented at the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs meeting on tl1 May 27 . He also reminded the public about the community center design workshop will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. He noted this would be a "hands-on" opportunity for citizens to "build" their own community center. He further added the Community Center Advisory Committee has toured other neighboring community centers, and encouraged citizens to go the city's website to complete the on-line survcy regarding the community center. Mr. Moseley was further rleased to announce City Hall will be accepting U.S. Passport applications as of June 2n . Passport applications and information will be available for pickup at the Management Services/Finance front counter or contact the city at 253-661- 4000 for additional information. City Manager Moseley reported the new downtown banners and flower baskets will be installed the week of June 9th. The first banner has been placed on 23rd East ofthe SeaTac . Mall; he noted they display the city's logo and "Welcome to Fcderal Way". He further reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30,110(1 )(i) and property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30,110(1 )(b); expccted duration is one hour with action anticipated. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:40 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing potentiallitigation!pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); and property acquisition!pursuant to RCW 42,30.110(1 )(b); for approximately Qne hour with action anticipated. a. Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) b. Property Acquisition!Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) Council returned to Chambers at 8:20 p,m. COUNCILMEMBER F AISONMOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE AND ADDITIONAL $10,000 TO THE AIRPORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (ACC) TO SUPPLEMENT THE LEGAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PENDING APPEALS; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The . motion passed as follows: e. . . Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 20, 2003 - Page 6 of 6 Burbidge Dovey Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes COUNCILMEMBERF AISON MOVED TO DIRECT ANI) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR A MAINTENANCE YARD EXPANSION PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN REAL EST ATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND MR. NORRIS HAUGE AND MR. AND MRS. RICHARD HAUGE, AS SELLERS, COVERING TWO CERTAIN PARCELS NORTH AND CONTIGOUS TO THE CITY'S MAINTENANCE YARD, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $100,000 FOR MR. NORRIS HAUGE'S PARCEL AND $238,500 FOR THE RICHARD HAUGES' PARCEL. THE PURCHASE OF THESE PARCELS IS CONTINGENT UPON THE PURCHASE OF THE OTHER; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The )notion passed as follows: Burbidge Dovcy Faison Gates yes yes yes yes Kochmar yes McColgan yes Park yes x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m,