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Council MIN 06-21-2005 Regular . . . Federal Way Ci(V Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 2 J, 2005 - Page J (~f 7 FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall June 21, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. Minutes 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, Eric Faison and Mike Park. StafTpresent: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor McColgan called upon Deputy Mayor Kochmar to lead the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. 30th District Legislators and Lobbyist/Appreciation Plaques The City Council recognized State Sen. Tracey Eide, State Representatives Mark Miloscia and Skip Priest, and Lobbyist Doug Levy for their work in getting state funding for many projects in Federal Way, such as Han Woo-Ri Festival, .Joe's Creek, Trimlgle Project, and the West Hylebos Boardwalk Restoration. They received plaques in recognition of their work. All four thanked the Council, staff, and citizens for their help. b. Federal Way Amateur Radio Club/Recognition Plaque Mayor McColgan recognized the Federal Way Amateur Radio Club for their work on the Greater Federal Way Emergency Operations Center Communications Room. Art Brown was present to accept the award on behalf of the club. . . . Federal Way Ci(V Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 2/,2005 - Page 2 of 7 c. Han Woo-Ri Festival Artwork Councilmember Park and Mayor McColgml unveiled the artwork given to the city by Mr. Lee as part ofthe Han Woo-Ri Festival. d. Diversitv Commissioners/Introductions and Certificates of Appointment Councilmember Faison recognized Ron Walker and Antwan Tinsley, who have been reappointed to the Diversity Commission to three-year terms. Jason Weichert was appointed as a full voting commissioner to a three-year term. Christine Martin and Suzmme Smith were appointed to three-year terms as alternate members. All were present at the meeting to accept their certificates. e. Lehua McColgan/Certificate of Recognition Mayor McColgan recognized his mother, Mrs. Lehua McColgan for her 51 ycars of service to those who have served in the military and othcr issues affecting senior citizens. Mrs. McColgan was present to receive her certificate. 1'. rntroduction of New Staff/City Manager City Manager Moseley introduced Heidi Nordstrom, who is the City's ncwcst Police Recruit. She was unable to attend the meeting. g. Emerging Issues/City Manager City Manager Moseley reported no emerging issues at this time. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Charity Quiroga: Opposes the commercial vehicles ordinance; she and her husband arc commercial truck owncrs and do not feel that there is a safety issue involved. Amy Hanawalt: She represents the Park Pals organization; they support the proposcd French Lakc Park OfT-Leash Area Code Amendment Ordinance. She presented a pctition supporting the ordinance to the Council. Marie Sciacqua, R.C. Keltner, Jean Atwell: They support the commercial vehicles ordinance. Ms. Sciacqua presented a slide show to the Council. Ernest Commodore: He opposes privatization of streets and a proposal to put a gate up in the Canlpus Estates area. Nancy Combs, Rosemary Weatherly, Kevin Bush: They spoke ofthcir concerns around their residences on 21 st Ave. S W, such as car races mld large trucks traveling in the area. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes .June 21, 2005 - Paf.:e 3 of 7 They requested traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and stop signs to address this . Issue. Bene Dagan and Joey Kaye: They reported that the digging toy has still not been repaired, and that overflowing garbage is a problem. They would also like to see the basketball hoops temporarily removed, as graffiti and possibly gangs are problems. They support the change in the score in neighborhood traffic criteria. The water fountain is also plugged; Ms. Kaye's husband has offered to fix it. Robert Roper: City Clerk Green read his statement into the record. Mr. Roper opposes the use of French Lake Park as an off-leash dog park. He also submitted photos of Volunteer and Magnuson Parks in Seattle to the Council. Kevin Morris: Deferred his comments. Paul Eitelbach: He opposes the use of French Lake Park as an ofT-leash dog park. Rose Moor and Harrell Hurst: They support use of French Lake Park as an off-leash dog park. Councilmember Ferrell asked about the score and rating of the neighborhood traffic around 21 sl Ave. City Mmlager Moseley replied that it has gone once or twice before the Land Usc/fransportation Committee, but can be part of the discussion at a future LUTC meeting. The Council directed staff to prepare a report on the issue at the July 18lh LUTC meeting. . Council also directed staff to look into the graffiti and other issues at Coronado Park. City Manager Moseley also reported that as of today the City had not receivcd a pctition regarding a gate at the Campus Estates neighborhood. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1. . J. k. I. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/June 7, 2005 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers - Approved Monthly Financial Report/April 2005- Approved Council Bill #373/Setting Salary for Full-time Elected Municipal Court Judge - Enacted Ordinance #()5-494 Council Bill #374/Proposed Amendment to VSNL Telecommunications Frmlchise - Postponed to July 19, 2005 Council meeting Noyes Preliminary Plat ~Approved Resolution #05-448 Setting Public Hearing for 2006-2011 Transportation Plml (TIP) ~md Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) -Approved Resolution #05-449 Authorizing Resolution for Grant/West Hylebos Boardwalk -Approved Agreement between City of Federal Way and Public llcalth Seattlc-King County for Medicaid Administrative MATCH Program - Approved Steel Lake Park Concession Bid Award - Approved 2005 City Wide Pavement Marking Project Bid A ward - Approved Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Criteria Revision - Approved . . . Federal Way Ci(V Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 2/,2005 - Page 4 (~f 7 m. Extension of Terl11 for Current Solid Waste Collection Contract -Approved Councilmember Faison pulled item (e) from the consent agenda. Councilmember Dovey pulled item (1) from the consent agenda. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a) through (d), (1) through (k), and (m) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes F erreU yes Consent Agenda (e): Council Bill #374/Proposed Amendment to VSNL Telecommunications Franchise Councilmember Faison reported that the amendment was based on an agreement between Tyco and VSNL. 'l'hat agreement has been delayed. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO POSTPONE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (e) TO THE JULY 19, 2005 REGULAR MEETING; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park ycs Ferrell yes Consent Agenda (1): Neighborhood Traffic Safety Progrmn Criteria Revision Councilmember Dovey explained to the public why the City Council is discussing and voting on this issue. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM (I) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar ycs Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes . . . Federal Way Ci(y Council Regular Meeting Minute,\' June 21, 2005 ~ Page 5 (~f 7 V1. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #376/French Lake Park Off-Leash Area Code Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNC1L OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE TO ALLOW AN OFF-LEASH AREA IN FRENCH LAKE PARK (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-30,92- [53). City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record. Councilmember Dovey requested that language in the ordinance be changed to open park hours later (7:00a.m.) than usual to minimize complaints of dogs barking in the early morning hours. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO AMEND THE COUNCIL BILL #376 BY OPENING THE P ARK AT 7:00A.M.; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBERPARK. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes Councilmember Burbidge thanked all of the citizens who submitted public comment regarding this issue. Deputy Mayor Kochmar suggested that natural vegetation be placed around the edges of the park to address neighbors' concerns. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #376, AS AMENDED, TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON JULYS; SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes MeColgm1 yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes b. Council Bill #377/Commereial Vehicle On-Street Parking/Residential Zones AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 15-82, ARTICLE IV, or CHAP'fER 15 TO PROHIBIT THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS (AMENDING ORDJANCE NOS. 90c46, 91-97). City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2005 - Page 6 ~f 7 . Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked for clarification on whether or not commercial vehicles can be parked on the owner's private property (driveway). Traffic Engineer Rick Perez replied that it is already prohibited under the zoning code. COlU1cilmember Dovey spoke in opposition to the amendment; he believes that motor homes should be included as well, and that neighborhood covenants should govern the issue. MOTION BY PARK TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #377 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON JULY 5; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey no McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS . Councilmember Faison: He attended a meeting on June 5th in the Browns Point neighborhood regarding annexation, which is why he had to leave early from the Council meeting that evening. He thanked Planner Isaac Conlen for his excellent presentation at the meeting. He will attend a meeting of the Puget SOlmd Regional Council (PSRC) this Thursday in Seattle. The next Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee will be June 28th at 5:30p.m. Councilmember Dovey: The next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will take place on July 18th at 5:30p.m. The July 4th meeting is cancelled due to the holiday. He, along with five other councilmembers and City Manager Moseley and Assistant City Manager Matheson will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference this Wednesday through Friday in Kennewick. Councilmember Burbidge: The next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee meeting will take place July 11 th at 5:30p.m. About a week and a half ago she attended a meeting of the County's Regional Transportation Committee in Auburn; they were given an update on Auburn's downtown planning, King County-Metro's bus transit allocation. She is asking for public feedback on pcoples' experience with the bus system and what the needs are in the community. On June 9th she attended a meeting ofPSRC's Transportation Policy Board; they discussed the relationship of transportation investment and ceonomic development. Deputy Mayor Kochmar: Earlier today, the City held the groundbreaking ceremon~ for the new community center. The Red, White, and Blues Festival will be held on July 4t1. She recognized the small businesses located at the former Evergreen Truck Stop site, which will soon be the Federal Way Crossings site on S. 348[11 St. . Councilmember Park: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be meeting on July 8th at 8:30a.m. . . . Federal Way City Council Ref(ular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2005 - Paf(e 7 of 7 Councilmember Ferrell: Last Wednesday he attended a meeting of the Suburban Cities Association (SCA) Public Issues Committee; they discussed issues such as criminal justice, . . annexation, and solid waste. He also attended SCA's Jail Oversight Assembly meeting. On June 8th he and Deputy Mayor Kochmar attended a dinner where Attorney General McKenna spoke of plans to address the problem of methamphetmnines. Mayor McColgan: He thanked the Korean Parents Association for their efforts in helping to clean up city parks and the BP A trail. He attended the Youth Advancing Leadership graduation; the progrmn teaches skills and performs community projects in the Federal Way community. On Saturday at the King County Aquatic Center he attended an event to rceognize those who have served our country in the military. The Comcast Local Edition channel will be doing a feature on Federal Way that will be airing shortly. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT The Red, White, and Blues Festival takes place on July 4th at 4:00p.m., with the tire works show to start at 10: 15p.m. Police evidence has been moved to the ncw building across from city hall. Officer 'rerry Wilson, who scrves as a School Resource Officer, was voted by the students to be a commencement speaker at one of the local high schools in Federal Way. City Manager Moseley also congratulated Thomas Fichtner, who serves as an intern in the City's MIS division, for his graduation from DeVry University in Federal Way. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)( a) - cancelled Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(])(b) - cancelled To consider Sale or Lease of Real Property/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)( c) - added c. The Council recessed into executive session at 9:00p.m, with an expected duration of approximately onc hour. The Council returned to chmnbers at 9:30p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 9:30p.m.- . Christine Green, City Clerk