Council MIN 04-04-2006 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 4, 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 the United States Air Force Junior ROTC from Federal Way High School.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. City ManagerlIntroduction of New City Employees - Acting Interim City Manager Donna
Hanson introduced the following new employees, each of whom was unable to attend the meeting:
. Erik Earle, GIS Technician position in the Management Services Department. Erik has
been working for the City for just over two years as a temporary employee.
. Jason Gerwen is the City's new Parks Maintenance Worker II.
. Steve VanTrojen, Development Specialist in the Community Development Services
Department.
b. City Manager/Emerging Issues
L FEDERAL W AYLIBRARY, 320TH STREET BRANCH -POTENTIAL RELOCATION -Economic
Development Director Patrick Doherty and Director of the King County Library System,
Bill Ptacek, reviewed the history behind the decision to consider relocating the 320th
Library Branch.
2. SW 356TH REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITY CONCERNS - Cary Roe. Public Works
Director, discussed the results of his investigation into the drainage problems at the
Owens' property, the cause of the problems, and suggestions for repairs. Mr. Roe
explained that although property development in the area has slightly increased stormwater
runoff onto the Owens property, the actual cause of the flooding are from structures
installed by Mr. Owens and from lack of maintenance to an overflow channel which are
private-property issues. Mr. Roe also explained that the repairs are simple in nature and
relatively inexpensive.
Council directed staff to place the issue on the next LUTC agenda to specifically discuss
the City's role, if any, in funding/repairing the problems on the private property of Mrs.
Owens. The Committee will bring their findings back to the full Council.
3. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS: STATE-WIDE EARTHQUAKE DRILL - Mr. Roe encouraged
citizens and staff to actively participate in earthquake preparedness drills, such as the
upcoming Drop, Cover & Hold exercise on April 6. Councilmember Kochmar also
encouraged participation and noted the importance of knowing how to seek protection
during a quake.
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4. CITIZEN COMMENT
ROGER FREEMAN, Chair of the Human Services Commission spoke in favor of agenda items "e, Approval
of Scope of Work for the Multi-Service Center Employment Program" and "h - Human Services
Commission 2006 Work Plan". Mr. Freeman also encouraged citizens to attend the Human Services
Commission meetings and become more informed about the Commission.
TERRY SLATON submitted a comment read into the record by by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey pertaining to
defects in the Growth Management Act and encouraged Council to pursue agreements with other cities to
force Seattle to share their biased revenues.
EVELYN CASTELLAR claimed that she has been treated unfairly by the City and its staff and that her land
rights had been violated.
Roy P AR~ claimed that the Owens property problems are the City's responsibility. He further notified
the Council that he has been the victim of a conspiracy and illegal condemnation by the City. Mr. Park
further complained that since the meeting on March 21, 2006 he was threatened and that he has reported the
incident to the FBI.
DONNA MCMILLAN, Senior Managing Librarian at Federal Way Libraries announced the upcoming
meeting of the King County Library System to be held in Federal Way City Hall Chambers on April 12,
2006 at 6:30 p.rn. She encouraged everyone to attend and voice their opinions on the location of the library.
JOAN PIQUETTE spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
GA YLA HARDISON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library, against viewing panhandling as a form
of "freedom of speech" and in support of Mrs. Owens.
ELIZABETH HARDISON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
SCOTT BONIFIELD spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
LAURA JOHNSON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
SUE ELLEBRECHT spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
BENNY FLORES spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
HAROLD ISAACSON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
LYNDA JENKINS spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
LURAINE MACLEOD spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
LISA JOHNSON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
RADHIKA KUMAR spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
REBECCA TEETERS spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
H. DAVID KAPLAN spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
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MARGARET NELSON spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library.
TERRY SLATON submitted a statement read by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey in opposition to moving the 320th
Library.
JUDY JACOBSON submitted a statement read by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey in opposition to moving the
320th Library.
RUTH MARY PETERSEN submitted a statement read by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey in opposition to moving
the 320th Library.
ANDREA SUTTINEN submitted a statement read by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey in opposition to moving the
320th Library.
DIANA NOBLE-GULLIFORD submitted a statement read by Deputy City Clerk Kelsey in opposition to
moving the 320th Library.
FROSTY HARDISON gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining his concerns for light rail in Federal Way.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of March 8, 2006 Special Meeting and March 21, 2006 Special Meeting -
PASSED
b. Vouchers - PASSED
c. Monthly Financial Report- PASSED
d. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill # 402 - Termination of AT&T Franchise - PASSED-
ORDINANCE NO. 06-522
e. Approval of Scope of Work for the Multi-Service Center Employment Program - PULLED
f. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects - PASSED
g. Gravel Roads in City Rights of Way - Maintenance Policy - PASSED
h. Human Services Commission 2006 Work Plan - PASSED
1. LTAC Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments - PASSED
J. MOD Friends of the Hylebos Invasive Weed Removal Program - PASSED
k. Police Over-Hire Program - PULLED
1. Resolution to Grant Noise Variance to WSDOT - PASSED RESOLUTION NO. 06-473
m. South 356th St @ SR 99 Intersection Improvements Project - 30% Design Status Report -
PASSED
n. West Hylebos Wetlands Park 85% Design - PASSED
Deputy Mayor Ferrell pulled item "e - Approval of Scope of Work for the Multi-Service Center
Employment Program" from the agenda. Councilmember McColgan pulled item "k - Police Over-Hire
Program" from the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved to approve items A - N on the consent agenda with the exception
of items e & k. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7 - O.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated that because he has recently served as a member of the Multi-Service Center
Board, he would recuse himself from voting.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of item e. Councilmember McColgan second. The
motion carried 6 - 0; Ferrell recused.
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Councilmember McColgan requested that Management Services Manager Iwen Wang give a brief
presentation on the proposed Police Over-Hire Prograrn. Ms. Wang explained that the program was
developed because the turnover rate and extended leaves of absence in the Public Safety Department
frequently result in understaffing levels while new officers are recruited and attend the academy.
Councilmember McColgan commented that this solution was discussed at the Council Retreat earlier in the
year and thanked staff for their efforts to implement it.
M OTI ON: Councilmember McColgan moved approval of item k. Councilmember Burbidge second. The
motion carried 7 - O.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
a. DIVERSITY COMMISSION ApPOINTMENT OF AL TERNA TE - Councilmember Burbidge announced
that because of an out-of-area relocation, Diversity Commissioner Christine Martin resigned her
unexpired term. Councilmember Burbidge thanked Ms. Martin for her service to the Diversity
Commission. Councilmember Burbidge noted that Alternate Commissioner Suzanne Smith is
qualified for appointment to the Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to appoint Suzanne Smith to the Diversity Commission to fill
an unexpired term ending May 31, 2008. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7 - O.
7. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #403 - Ordinance Amending the Off-Site Real Estate Signs Code Amendment
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, amending Federal Way
City Code (FWCC) Chapter 22, Article XVIII, "Signs" related to the separation requirement for
offsite real estate signs and increasing the number of signs per agent per property (amending
ordinance no's 90-43, 91-113, 92-135, 92-144, 95-235, 96-270, 97-307, 99-342, 99-348, 99-357,
01-398,05-486,05-504).
Deputy City Clerk Kelsey read the ordinance title into the record.
Councilmember Dovey noted that this issue was brought about by a citizen who saw a problem
with the sign code and requested a logical solution. Councilmember Dovey stated that this is a
prime example of how City Government can work when issues are brought to the attention of the
Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved to forward Council Bill #403 to a second reading on the April
18,2006 Council Agenda for enactment. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 7-0.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McColgan reported that he had attended the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
general assembly and Vision 20/20 A wards. Mr. McColgan thanked Councilmember Kochmar for filling in
for him at the PSRC vote and announced that five Federal Way projects were approved by PSRC to move
forward. The City of Federal Way received more approved projects than any other city; Councilmember
McColgan thanked Mr. Roe for his work. Councilmember McColgan also announced the April 30 deadline
for the Low-Income Senior Citizen Utility Bill Program.
Councilmember Faison discussed the recent bill passed this year by the state legislature which will fully
fund annexations over 10,000 by state dollars, instead of local funds.
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Councilmember Dovey encouraged his fellow Councilmembers to attend the Land Use and Transportation
meeting on April 17, 2006 at 5 :30 p.rn. to discuss the Owens property improvements.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the April 10,2006 meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety
Committee. Councilmember Burbidge announced that the May meeting would include a discussion of the
dangerous dogs ordinance. Councilmember Burbidge attended the Boys and Girls Club breakfast and
thanked everyone who helped make the event successful. Lastly, Councilmember Burbidge announced the
private fundraiser for the Community Center project.
Councilmember Kochmar announced the April 25, 2006 Finance, Human Services and Regional Affairs
Committee Meeting. Councilmember Kochmar also noted the award given to the City by PSRC for its
planning in the Green River Watershed.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked all the citizens who shared their opinions with the Council and announced
the upcoming April 12th meeting of the Library and the April 18th Council Meeting. He further encouraged
anyone with an interest to contact the King County Library Board and to continue sharing their opinions
with the City. Lastly, Deputy Mayor Ferrell expressed his pleasure with the Police Over-Hire Program.
Mayor Park stated that he would be meeting with the Medina Foundation and Human Services staff to
discuss needs in the Federal Way community. Mr. Park announced the Chamber/City Economic
Development Meeting on April 6 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall and the April 14, 2006 Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee Meeting at 8:00 a.rn. at City Hall.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Acting Interim City Manager Donna Hanson stated the Executive Session scheduled this evening is
expected to last approximately 20 minutes with no action.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to suspend the Council Rules to adjourn after 10:00 p.m.
Councilmember Dovey second. Motion carried 7 - O.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:37 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 42.30.11O(1)(b)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 9:56 PM.
ATTEST:
Approved as Amended by Council on April 18, 2006