Council MIN 03-07-2006 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 7, 2006 -7:00 PM
MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:02
PM. Councilmembers present: Burbidge, Dovey, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy
Mayor Ferrell and Mayor Park
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Boy Scout Pack 300
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Emerging Issue/Bill Block, Director of the Committee to End Homelessness in
King County
Bill Block, Director ofthe Committee to End Homelessness in King County, gave a presentation
of the scope of the program and asked the City Council to endorse the 10-year plan to end
homelessness as well as commit to partnering with other agencies regarding the issue.
Mr. Block, in reference to a question posed by Councilmember McColgan, stated that outcomes
would be measured by tracking people in various programs.
b. Certificates of Appointment - Independent Salary Commission
Mayor Park stated that Ron Secreto and Frank Marshall were unable to attend the Council
Meeting to accept their certificates to the Independent Salary Commission but they would
be mailed out.
c. Police Chiefs Certificate of Merit
Officer John Kamiya received a Certificate of Merit for his work on a fraud investigation
that eventually let the successful prosecution of Korean nationals. Chief Kirkpatrick also
introduced Officers Bill Drake and Gary Crawford for their work on obtaining CALEA
(Commission for Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) designation.
d. Swearing-in Ceremony/New Officers
City Clerk Laura Hathaway presided over the swearing-in of Officers Nicholas Peterson,
Brandon Parsons and Catriona Siver.
e. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
Mr. Matheson introduced Summer Owens (who could not attend) as a new Court Clerk in
the Municipal Court Division.
f. City Manager/Emerging Issues
There was no emerging issues report by Interim City Manager Matheson.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Arlene Christy (with Karen and Robert Christy) - retiring ownership/operation of their
golf course and asked if the City would be interested in using it as a future recreational
facility - they don't want it to go to housing or other development. Council will look into
it.
Lana Bostic, Chair ofthe Federal Way Arts Commission, gave an update on commission
projects and events and stated that the Advancing Leadership Group has approached the
Arts Commission with a request to paint a mural on the side of the Shurgard Storage
building adjacent to Celebration Park. She also stated that the 320th library should remain
at that location and addressed trash in the City.
Frosty Hardison - spoke regarding his concerns in reference to eminent domain; sees pros
and cons on the issue and gave a couple of examples.
Margaret Nelson - submitted packet of information including a petition against moving
the location of the 320th Library to downtown and stated the bond issue passed was to
rebuild the library in its existing location.
Shirley Kielgaard - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th library.
Viola Mullins - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th library.
H. David Kaplan - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th library
Gayla Hardison - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th library to downtown and stated
that because the current location is already on the bus line it will not provide increased
accessibility.
Barbara Reid - spoke against the Art Commissions suggestion to place a mural on the
Shurgard Storage Building adjacent to Celebration Park.
Mayor Park asked Interim City Manager Derek Matheson to brief the Council on the
library issue. Mr. Matheson stated the City Council has not taken any official action
endorsing a move of the 32dh library to a new location, but individual Councilmembers
have expressed the City's support for a new location.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell asked that the Council have a public meeting prior to the King
County Library meeting in April and asked about the possibility of having a
representative from the King County Library at the meeting.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend the rules to allow for additional
Public Comment from Margaret Nelson. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion
passed 6-1; Councilmember Faison dissenting.
Margaret Nelson - stated that some ofthe information presented gives the impression that
the City of Federal Way is asking the Library to move locations and stated that the
Council should make a formal decision whether or not they support this.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of February 21, 2006 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. Approval of Council Retreat Summary - Approved
c. Vouchers - Approved
d. Monthly Financial Report - December - Approved
e. Enactment Ordinance - Council Bill #398-Criminal and Traffic Code
Amendments - Amending Chapter 6 Articles 4&7 of the Criminal Code and
adding Article 10 to Chapter 15 of the Traffic Code of the City of Federal Way -
Approved
f. Adoption of Federal Way's Housing and Human Services Consolidated Plan for
2006- 2010 - Approved
g. Resolution: Endorsement of King County's 10-year Plan to End Homelessness-
Approved
h. Council Retreat Follow-up: Updated Vision, Mission and Goals Statements -
Approved
1. Lakota and Sacajawea Parks MasterPlan - Approved
J. Interlocal Agreement City of Tukwila for the Organizational Capacity Building
Pilot Program - Approved
k. Proposed Changes to Council Rules of Procedure - Approved
1. Declaring property surplus and setting a Public Hearing for March 21, 2006 -
Approved
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval ofthe Consent Agenda as presented.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7-0.
6. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #399 - Modifying the Citizen Advisory Committee Requirements in
Ordinance No. 95-240
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending
Section 1 of Ordinance No. 95-240 regarding the Citizen Oversight Committee and
expenditure of excess bond funds.
City Clerk Hathaway read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved to forward Council Bill #399 to a second
reading on the March 21, 2006 Council Agenda for enactment. Deputy Mayor Ferrell
second. The motion carried 7-0.
b. Council Bill #400 - Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement Extension
An Ordinance of the City Council oftpe City of Federal Way, Washington, amending
Ordinance Nos.95-238, 96-264 and 05-497 to extend the term ofthe Franchises granting
Comcast of Puget Sound, Inc. and Comcast of Washington IV, Inc. (formerly TCI of
Auburn, Inc. and Tele- Vue Systems Inc. d/b/a Viacom Cable, Inc.) nonexclusive cable
communications franchises within and through the City of Federal Way (amending
Ordinance Nos. 95-238, 95-264, 05-497).
City Clerk Hathaway read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to forward Council Bill #400 to a second
reading on the March 21, 2006 Council Agenda for enactment. Councilmember Dovey
second. The motion carried 7-0.
c. Council Bill #40 I - Carry-forward Budget Adiustment Ordinance
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
budgets and finance, revising the 2005-2006 Biennial Budget (Amends Ordinances 04-
469, 05-482 and 05-510).
City Clerk Hathaway read the ordinance title into the record.
Management Services Director Wang gave a brief overview via a PowerPoint presentation
describing where the adjustments were being made. She stated the adjustments total $44
million dollars and outlined the various adjustments that are needed; she also reviewed the
financial outlook for 2007-2008.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmarmoved to forward Council Bill #401 to a second
reading on the March 21,2006 Council Agenda for enactment. Councilmember Burbidge
second. The motion carried 7-0.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar reported on her Ride-Along with the Police Department; She
and Mayor Park will be attending the National League of Cities Conference the week of
March 13, 2006.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next Parks Recreation Public Safety Meeting is
scheduled for 3/13/06 and on the agenda is the dangerous dogs discussion. She also
attended the domestic violence presentation in the Council Chambers on March 6th and
stated the Multi-Service Center has free tax preparation programs for those who need
assistance.
Councilmember Dovey stated that the Land Use Transportation Committee met on March
6th and discussed zoning amendments and issues. He will be attending a "garbage"
committee meeting on March 10,2006.
Councilmember Faison stated the Economic Development Committee will host a
workshop in the Council Chambers on March 8th. The Leland Group and a representative
from a Colorado city will be in attendance.
Councilmember McColgan updated the City Manager Search process. They hope to have
the new City Manager hired by June. The process includes two public interview panels; a
staff interview panel and full Council interview paneL
Deputy Mayor Ferrell addressed the Domestic Violence meeting that took place on March
6th, especially the consequences on children; there will be a Open House on March 8th at
4:30 in the Council Chambers for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Deputy
Mayor Ferrell also encouraged people concerned about the library issue to email or write
the City Council and attend the next Council Meeting.
Mayor Park thanked Boy Scout Troop 300 for leading the Pledge of Allegiance, stated he,
along with Interim City Manager Matheson, attended a literacy breakfast on March 3rd and
reported that the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for March
10, 2006.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Derek Matheson read a thank you letter to staff from the Opus
Northwest Company and stated the Executive Session scheduled this evening is
expected to last approximately 40 minutes with no action.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:49 PM to discuss the following items:
a. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140( 4)(a)
b. Acquisition of Real Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
At 9:34 PM Interim City Manager Matheson stated the Council would extend the
Executive Session for an additional 10 minutes.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting ofthe Federal Way City Council at 9:43 PM.
ATTEST:
Approved by Council on: March 21, 2006