Council MIN 02-21-2006 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 21, 2006 - 7:00 PM
MINUTES
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l. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. Councilmcmbcrs present: Burbidge, Dovey,
raison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy Mayor rerrell and Mayor Park.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Dovey
3. PRESENTA TTONS
a. Certificates of Appointment - Arts Commission
Councilmember Burbidge presented Certificates of Appointment to the Arts Commission
members.
b. Certificates of Appointment - Human Services Commission
Councilmemher Kochmar presented Certificates of Appointment to thel--Iuman Services
Commission members.
c. Certificate of Appreciation -. Outgoing I-luman Service C0111mission Members
Councilmember Kochmar read the names of the outgoing Human Service Commission Members
and thanked them for their service. She stated their Certificates of Appreciation would be mailed
to them.
d. Police Chief~s Citizen Commendation; Celiificates of Merit; Police Chiefs
Commendation and Medal of Meritorious Service Awards
Police Chiefs Citizen Commendation: Police Chief Annc Kirkpatrick presented medals and
citizen commendations to the following for coming to the aid of officer Patrick Maher who was
fatally shot on August 2, 2003 by Jason Robcrts: Shane Barnett, Daniel Bassett, Sheila Collins
and Jan1es Owens. Chief Kirkpatrick explained that due to the trial, the Federal Way Police
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Department was unable to publicly recognize these citizens Llntil now. Chief Kirkpatrick
explained that Mr. Barnett and Mr. Bassett assisted in subduing Jason Roberts ,md Ms. Collins
and Mr. Owens assisted and comforted Officer Maher until medics arrived. Chief Kirkpatrick
presented Mr. Barnett, Mr. Bassett and Ms. Collins with a with a Medal of Valor and the Police
Chiefs Citizens Commendation and eXplained that although Mr. Owens lost his battle with
cancer, he will always be remembered for his heroics.
Certificate of'Merit: Chief Kirkpatrick presented William Ilamilton a Certificate of Merit for his
assistance in identifying a drug house that eventually led to the shut down and sale of this
property.
Police ('hid's Commendation and Medal o(Meritorious Service Awards: Chief Kirkpatriek
presented the following Department Employees with a commendation and medal of meritorious
service: Administrative Assistant Jeanne Schroeder, Officer Kurt Schwan and Lt. Teresa Hoch.
Ms. Schroeder was recognized for her continuous dedication over the years and Officer Schwan
and Lt. Hoch (along with officers Bill Drake and Gary Crawford who were unable to attend) were
recognizcd for their work obtaining CALEA (Commission on Accreditation t(Jr Law Enforcement
Agencies) designation.
She also presented Commander Greg Wilson with an award l()r his work and dedication in
obtaining CALEA designation. Commander Wilson was nominated by Lt.Hoch who statcd that
the CALEA designation would not have been awarded without Commander Wilson's e1Torts.
e. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees - None
f. City Manager/Emerging Issues - None
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Frostv Hardison.-. Asked lor clarification on Council Bill No. 397 - the Tacoma Power Franchise
Agreement; also commented on Teen/Gang Crime and panhandling.
Michael Reusser.- Thomas Jefferson lIigh School Leadership Class - asked Council flJr fundi ng
of a boys' scholarship program.
Interim City Manager Derek Matheson explained what Council Bill No. 397 would do and why
the City is entering into this agreement.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the January 17, 2006 Special and Rcgular Meetings and
February 7, 2006 Special and Regular Meetings - Approved
h. Enadment Ordinance -Council Bill #397 - Tacoma Power Franchise Agrecmcnt-
Pulled
c. 2006 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant - Approved
d. Lakehaven Utility District lnterlocal Agreement.~ Preliminary Engineering
Services Amendment NO.1 - Approved
c. S. 333nl St and 1 st Way S Tratlic Signal - 100% Design Approval and
Authorization to Bid - Approved
f. Resolution - Pcna Final Plat Approval - Approved Resolution # 06-460
g. 2006 Planning Commission Work Program - Approved
Council member Koclmlar pulled Consent Itcm b - Tacoma Power Franchise Agreement
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of Consent Items a, C, d, c, f and g.
Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Item b - Councilmember Kochmar recused herseH~ as she is an employee of the
Lakehaven Utility District.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of Consent Item b: Enactment Ordinance -
Tacoma Power Franchise Agreement. Councilmember McColgan second. 'fhe lnotion passed 6-0;
Councilmember Kochmar recused. Approved Ordinance #06-577
6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Mayor's 2006 Indepcndent Salary Commission Appointments
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of the Mayor's appointments to the
Independent Salary Commission. The appointments are Ron Secreto to fill an uncxpired term
cnding February 28,2009 and Frank Marshall to a four-year term ending February 28, 2010.
Council member Kochmar second. The motion carried 7-0.
b. St. Francis Hospital Memo of Understanding to Provide Healthcarc Services
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to authorize the City Manager to sign the Memo of
Understanding with St. Francis I--Iospital. Council member Burbidge second. 'rhe motion
carried 7-0.
7. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #398.- Criminal and Traffic Code Amendments
An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending Chapter 6, Articlcs 4
and 7 of the Criminal Code and adding Article 10 to Chapter 15 of the Traffic Code of the
City of Federal Way.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved Council Bill #398 - Criminal and Traf1ic Code
Amendments to a second reading on March 7, 2006. Deputy Mayor Fcrrell second. Thcmotion
carried 7-0.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar mcntioned the passing oJTederal Way citizens who wcrc activc
in the community - Shirley Charnell who was a member of the Historical Society and
Nellie Fleming who passed away several years ago but bequeathed money to the
Soroptimists to use in ways that bcnefit thc community. Councilmember Kochnmr also
noted that the Finance Human Services Regional Affairs committee will meet 011 February
28, 2006.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next meeting ofthe Parks, Rccreation, Public Safety
Committee is scheduled for March 13,2006 and she attended the Puget Sound Rcgional
Council Transportation Policy Board meeting last week where one issue was moving
forward in terms of eligibility for Fcderal funding of several projects, one of which is our
City Center Access Project. She also attended a meeting of the South County Area
Transportation Board where funding projects are under review by the legislature at this
timc - one project on that list is the Federal Way Triangle Interchange project.
Councilmember Dovey attended a Solid Waste Committee Meeting and complimented
stalf on their knowledge regarding the issue. He also stated the next mecting of the Land
Usc 'fransportation Committee is scheduled for March 6, 2006 - on the agenda is the l.ink
Light Rail Sound Transit Project.
Councilmcmber Faison reported that the Economic Development C6mrnittee met prior to
tonight's Council meeting to establish their workphm and will host a City Center
Redevelopment Workshop on March 8, 2006.
Councilmember McColgan updated the public on the City Manager search. 'The scarch
firm, Watcrs~Oldani Executive Recruitment, interviewed the Council. Their next step is
to work with the sub-committee to determine how to and to what extend involve
community groups and the public.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated that the Parks Recreation and Public Safety Committee
Meeting will be discussing Police Department vacancy issues and the dangerous dog issue
at their next meeting.
Mayor Park statcd he and Intcrim City Manager Matheson [U1d othcr Councilmembers
attcnded a meeting of the Seattle Sports Commission and the South Sound Business
Bureau in regards to hosting the 2008 NCAA Diving and Swimming Event at thc
Aquatics Center. Mayor Park also announced the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
meeting scheduled for March lO, 2006.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Matheson read a thank you letter received by a citi/,en regarding
the assistance given her by an oIT duty Federal Way Officer and updated the Council
011 discussions with the various bargaining groups.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:56 PM to discuss the following: Potential
Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and Sale of Real Property pursuant to RWC
42.30.110(1)(c). No action was taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM.
Attest:
L. ura Hat Zaway, City erk
Approved by Council on: 03/07 • 006
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