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Council MIN 01-17-2006 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall January 17,2006 Regular Meeting -7:00 PM MINUTES ***** 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Councilmembers Present: Deputy Mayor Ferrell, Burbidge, Dovey, Faison (arrived at 8:41) Kochmar, and McColgan Staff Present: Interim City Manager Derek Matheson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Ferrell led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. PRESENTA nONS a. Certificate of Appointment to Planning Commission - Pamela Duncan-Pierce: Councilmember Dovey noted Ms. Duncan-Pierce was unable to attend the Council Meeting because of Jury Duty, but that she would be appointed to an unexpired tcrm through September 30, 2006. h. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees . Ashley Crispin, new recruit Police Officer . TereII Powell, new recruit Police Officer . Michael Coffey, new recruit Police Officer . Tim Dickinson, Park and Facility Supervisor c. City Manager/Emerging Issues . Interim City Manager Derek Matheson stated there were no emerging issues. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Ron Walker, Diversity Commission Chair, reported the success of the Martin Luthcr King, Jr. Day celebrations and thanked the Fire Departmcnt for their efforts to help the City make the event open to more participants. Mr. Walker also gave special mention to Christina Smith, Management Analyst Intern, for the phenomenal job she did while working on the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. Lana Bostick, Arts Commission Chair, thanked the Counci I for their previous and future suppoli of the Commission. Ms. Bostick reviewed the Commission's work plan for 2006. Mike McLeod, President of the Twin Lakes Homeowner's Association, spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314th Street off Dash Pt. Road. Mr. McLeod provided the Council with a letter he prepared expressing his speci fic concerns. Norma Blanchard stated that although significant progress has been made in enforcing the clean up of her neighbor's yard, she feels not enough has been done. Mrs. Blanchard expressed her extreme dissatisfaction that the property is still not cleaned to her expectations. John Wilde thanked the Council for the C-curb on 312th and First A venue. Mr. Wilde and Dini Duclos presented the Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for the food drive with Century 21 at the location of 31 zth and First A venue. Collected were 1,500 pounds of food and $109 dollars for the local food bank. Harold Ransom spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314th Street off Dash Pt. Road in regards to Sound View Manor, a proposed development adjacent to Twin Lakes. Mr. Ransom is particularly concerned with erosion should the plat be developed. He presented the Council with newspaper clippings from 1977 depicting prior erosion control problems in the area. Gordon Nelson spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road. Mr. Nelson is particularly concerned with negative traffic impacts. Dave McKenzie spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road and his concern about the status of the proposed Sound View Manor development. Mr. McKenzie requested that the City work with the Twin Lakes Homeowners Association toward a solution to their concerns as the project progresses rather than after it is completed and is too late for public comment. Anne Ransom spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road and the development known as Sound Vicw Manor. Ms. Ransom wants to be sure that the public is givcn an opportunity to voicc their concerns about this project before it is permitted. Kathy McClung, Community Development Director, noted that the City has not received a formal application for the Sound View Manor development. Furthermore, the City will be collecting public comments, including during the Hearing Examiner process, the Land Use and Transportation Committee meetings, and at any Council Meetings. Ms. McClung also stated that because the Council makes the final decision and acts as a qZUlsi:iudicial party, any concerns from citizens and developers need 10 be relayed to herself or Cary Roe, Public Works Director, not the Council. Staff will lake any concerns from citizens and the developer to the Council in the permit process in order to prevent bias from either side. Ms. McClung conc/uded by stating that until the City receives a formal application. it is unable to anticipate any timelinefor this pr(~ject. Anyone who would like to be on the parties o.f record should speak with Ads. McClung; they will be kept il!j(Jrmed of any action concerning this project. H. David Kaplan submitted a letter to the Council concerning thrce Parks Department issues he would like addressed: The EEOC case, the Community Center construction status and thc Community Center fundra ising status. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A Minutes/January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting; January 5, 2005 Special Meeting - Approved B. Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects - Pulled C. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (S. 284th to Dash Point Road) - 85% Design Status - Approved Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent Item B - Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of Consent Items A and C. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 5-0. Consent Item B - Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects. Councilmember Dovey recused himself from voting on this item, as he is a property owner affected by this project. MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved approval of the resolution - Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion passed 5-0 (Dovey recused). Assigned Resolution No.06-469 6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Mayor Park announced the following Council Committee assignments: Economic Development Committee (EDC) Eric Faison, Chair Jeanne Burbidge Dean McColgan Meets: 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room Mayor Park noted that Economic Development has been removed from the former Finance, Economic Developmcnt and Regional Affairs Committee. Finance. Human Services & Re2ional Affairs Committee (FHSRAC) Linda Kochmar, Chair Jeanne Burbidge Jack Dovey Meets: 4th Tuesdays at 5:30 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room Mayor Park noted that Human Services has been removed from the former Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Committee and added to the Finance and Regional Affairs Committee. Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTe) Jack Dovey, Chair Eric Faison Dean McColgan Meets: 151 & Y" Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Council Chambers Parks. Recreation & Public Safety Committee (PRPSC) Jeanne Burbidge, Chair Jim Ferrell, Member Linda Kochmar, Member Meets: 2nd Mondays @ 6:00 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room B. Arts Commission Appointments - At a special City Council meeting just prior to the regular meeting, the Council interviewed the following candidates for appointment to the Arts Commission: Susan Honda, Peggy LaPorte, Rich McPhail, Bette Simpson, and Maggie Ellis. MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved appointment of the following individuals to the Arts Commission: Susan Honda, Peggy LaPorte, Rich McPhail, Bette Simpson, and Maggie Ellis. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 6-0. C. Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee Appointments - At a special City Council meeting just prior to the regular meeting, the Council interviewed the following candidates for appointment to the Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee: Thomas DeZutter, Leo Heider, Timothy Igielski, and Margaret Reyhner. MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved appointment of the following individuals to the Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee: Thomas DeZutter, Leo Heider, Timothy Igielski, and Margaret Reyhner. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 6-0. MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to postpone Agenda Hem 7a., Introduction Ordinance, until after the City Manager Report. Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 6-0. 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember McColgan congratulated all participants in making the Martin Luther King Junior celebration such a success. Councilmember McColgan further reported that Waters-Oldani has been retained as the firm conducting the City Manager search which is expected to take several months. Waters-Oldani recently conducted the City of Tacoma City Manager search in 2005. Councilmember Dovey echoed Councilmember McColgan'5 praise of the Martin Luther King Junior celebration. Councilmember Dovey thanked the members of the Twin Lakes Homeowners Association for their comments and invited thcm to attend any of the I.and Use and Transportation Meetings. Councilmembcr Kochmar rcported that the first meeting of the Finance, Human Services and Regional Affairs Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6:00. Councilmembcr Kochmar thanked evelyone involved for making the Martin Luther King Junior three-day celebration such a success. Lastly, Councilmember Kochmar reminded everyone of the Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Federal Way Commons on Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 9:00 AM. Councilmcmber Burbidge reported that the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety Committee is scheduled for Januaty 23, 2006 at 6:00 PM. Councilmember Burbidge reminded citizens of upcoming open house events: Sound Transit routc changes on Wedncsday Fcbruaty 1 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.rn. at Calvary Lutheran Church; and the SR 99 HOV Lanes Phase III project open house will be held on Wednesday, February 8. Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Kaplan for bringing his concerns before the Council, thanked the Twin Lakes Homeowners for their comments, and thanked Jon Wilde and his group for their efforts to raise funds and food for the food bank. Mayor Park expressed his pleasure over the formation of the new South King Fire and Rescue Department. Mayor Park reported about his recent legislative activities in Olympia, specifically brining issues important to Federal Way before our representatives in the House and Senate. One major issue before the legislature this year is Streamlined Sales Tax. Mayor Park encouraged citizens to attend the upcoming City Council Retreat on January 28, 2006 at the Dumas Bay Center. 9. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Derek Matheson congratulated Ron Walker, the Diversity Commission and Ameri-Corps for their efforts in making the Martin Luther King Junior Celebration a success. Mr. Matheson announced that Ninth A venue South is scheduled for closure January 24 through January 26 to allow storm drainage improvements. 7. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Deputy City Clerk Kelsey read Council Bill #395 - Proposed Text Amendments to FWCC Chapter 22 "Zoning", Pcrtaining to City Center and Neighborhood Business Zones into the record. Senior Planner Lori Michaelson gave a brief staff report on the history of the ordinance; Mr. Doherty answered Economic OevelopmenHelated inquiries regarding present and future use restrictions concerning any maximum new single-story construction size limits. Council discussed the benefits and drawbacks of imposing various maximum square-footage size limits for new single-story construction. MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved to approve the proposed ordinance as recommended by the Land Use/Transportation Committee amending City Center Core and Frame zoning regulations and move it to a second reading at the February 7, 2006 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Faison second. AMEN DMENT: Councilmember Dovey moved to amend the proposed motion to 20,000 square feet instead of 10,000. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion fails 4-3 with Deputy Mayor Ferrcll and Councilmembers Dovey and Kochmar dissenting. Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey took a roll call vote: Mayor Park no Councilmember Faison no Deputy Mayor Ferrell yes Councilmembcr Kachmar yes Councilmember Burbidge no Councilmernber McColgan no Councilmembcr Dovey ycs AMENDMENT: Councilmember Faison moved to amend the size limit to 16,000 square feet. Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilmember Kochmar dissenting. Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey took a roll call vote: Mayor Park yes Councilmember Faison yes Deputy Mayor Ferrell yes Councilmember Kochmar no Councilmember Burbidge yes Councilmember McColgan yes Councilmember Dovey yes MAIN MOTION: The main motion carried 7-0 as amended. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9: 12 p.m. a. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) - No action expected. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9: 17 PM ATTEST: i........, Krystal Ke sey, De uty Ci~ Approved by Council on: 'if 'd-l Q~_