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Council MIN 04-18-2006 Regular ------- -.------- FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall April 18, 2006 - 7:00 PM (www.cityoffederalway.com) MINUTES ***** 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Mayor Park present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Councilmember Kochmar MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved to amend the agenda to move the discussion of the King County Library in the City Center, Item 6(a) to "Emerging Issues" as item 3(d)(2). Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7-0. 3. PRESENT A TIONS a. Proclamation - Youth Recognition Week - Councilmember Burbidge read a proclamation declaring April 17-21, 2006 as Youth Recognition Week. b. Diversity Commission - Certificate of Appointment - Councilmember Burbidge stated that Suzanne Smith was appointed to fill an unexpired term on the City's Diversity Commission. Ms. Smith was previously an alternate. c. City Manager-Introduction of New City Employees - Interim City Manager Derek Matheson introduced two employees: Ray Gross, Emergency Management Coordinator and Maggie Myer, Court Clerk. d. City Manager -Emerging Issues: 1. Castellar Property Rights Complaint - Update: City Attorney Pat Richardson stated that there is no update to report as the decision from the Hearing Examiner has not been received. 2. King County Library in City Center : Councilmember Faison read the following statement into the record: "We view the King County Library System as an important partner in our downtown redevelopment efforts. We understand that, in addition to the improvements planned for the 320th Library, significant improvements are planned for the Federal Way Regional Library. We believe that the City and the Library System need to engage in a more comprehensive discussion on all of the resources dedicated to improvements to the two libraries and how to allocate available resources to best serve the Federal Way Community, including those in our Potential Annexation Area. We recognize that a more substantive discussion requires time that might not meet Sound Transit's timeline. We recognize that the Transit Center site might not best meet the needs ofthe Library System and the greater Federal Way community". MOTION: The following was moved by Councilmember Faison: I move to direct staff to prepare a letter to the King County Library System reflecting the foregoing, requesting a discussion regarding library services within the Federal Way community, and requesting that the Library System no longer consider the Transit Center site as a potential location for relocation ofthe 320th Library. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. Discussion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated this is a victory for the citizens. It lets them know that they are listened to by the Council and their voices are heard. Councilmember Kochmar stated that over 800 people signed petitions against moving the 320th Library and thanked them for getting involved. Councilmember Burbidge appreciates the expressions from citizens, both pro and con, regarding the library issue. Councilmember Dovey clarified that the City Council initiated the discussion of moving the 320th Library by asking about redevelopment in downtown. This issue was not initiated by King County Library System. He believes that Council reached a good resolution with this motion. Councilmember McColgan stated this is an issue where the Council has no real decision making powers. He appreciates all the comments and passion regarding this issue. He also stated that downtown redevelopment is still a high priority that includes public facilities. Councilmember Faison appreciates King County Library System coming to speak to the public and Council on this issue. He asked that the public come and voice their opinions on other issues, not just the library. Councilmember Kochmar reminded the public that King County Library System makes the final decision. Mayor Park concurred with his fellow Councilmembers and added that he appreciates the citizen comments. VOTE - The motion carried 7-0. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Frosty Hardison - gave a PowerPoint Presentation regarding panhandling and asked if it's a "right" free speech. Chaplain Mike Ballinger - announced there will be a community prayer breakfast at The Commons on May 4, 2006 and read a proclamation signed by Governor Gregoire regarding a National Day of Prayer. --- ------ - -------- Gayla Hardison - asked that citizen concerns now be addressed to KCLS. Appreciates that Council has a plan for downtown redevelopment and stated that electeds should represent citizen's wishes. Donna McMillan - Senior Managing Librarian, 320th Library - read a recommendation from staff that KCLS not pursue relocation of the Federal Way 320th Library to the Sound Transit Site. Margaret Nelson - gave a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the relocation of the 320th Library and asked that it be kept at the current site. Barbara Reid - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. She thanked the City Council for their motion. Jennifer Wiggins - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. Merlin Epp - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. Jeanne Epp - 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. Roy Parke - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. Bob "Coach" Roach - supports the National Day of Prayer on May 4, 2006 and asked the City Council to issue a proclamation. Sam Pace- spoke regarding Agenda Item 5b, Offsite Real Estate Signs, and thanked the Council for this ordinance amending the sign code. He stated that April is National Fair Housing Month. Suzanne Bergstrom - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. H. David Kaplan - thanked the City Council for their decision regarding the 320th Library. Evelyn Castellar - spoke regarding property rights. Mizu Sugimura - spoke in opposition to moving the 320th Library. City Clerk Laura Hathaway read the following six comments into the record: Dorothy Davert - opposes the relocation of the 320th Library. Patricia Artz - opposes the relocation of the 320th Library. Judy Jacobsen - opposes the relocation of the 320th Library. Allen Nelson - opposes the relocation of the 320th Library. Margaret Hildebrand - opposes the relocation of the 320th Library. Clara McArthur - opposes Link Light Rail along Pacific Highway. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: Approval March 21, 2006 and April 4, 2006 Regular & Special Meetings - Pulled b. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill # 403 - Offsite Real Estate Signs Amendment- Approved - Ordinance No. 06-523 c. 2006 Justice Assistance Grant Application - Approved d. Community Development and Public Works Special Project Funding- Approved e. South 333rd Street at First Way South Traffic Signal Project Bid Award - Approved f. Triangle Project Status - Approved g. Accept lAC/Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant for West Hylebos Park Boardwalk - Approved h. SW 356th Regional Detention Facility Concerns - Owen Property - Pulled Deputy Mayor Ferrell pulled Consent Item h. Mayor Park pulled Consent Item a. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Park moved approval of Consent Items b-g. Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 7-0. Consent Item a) Mayor Park asked to amend the minutes of the March 21, 2006 and April 4th 2006 Regular meetings to correct the spelling of Roy Parke's name - from Park to Parke. Consent Item h) Councilmember Dovey, Chair of the Land Use Transportation Committee addressed the Committee's decision not to make a recommendation to the full Council because if the City assists the homeowner it gets into the gift of public funds issue. Deputy Mayor Ferrell asked the City Attorney to explain "gift of public funds". City Attorney Pat Richardson stated that public funds can be used for a public purpose but not for a public individual. MOTION: Councilmember Faison asked that the April 17, 2006 LUTC recommendation/information (including maps) be provided for the record and moved to approve the recommendation of the April I ih Land Use Transportation Committee recommendation. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7-0. 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. King County Library in the City Center - Moved for discussion under emerging Issues. 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember McColgan gave an update on the City Manager search process and stated there will be a public forum on June 17,2006 Councilmember Faison stated the next Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2006 at 5:30 PM. On the agenda will be discussion on how to better communicate with the public the vision for the downtown core. Councilmember Dovey reported on the "garbage" committee and stated that landfills are filling up; it's a regional issue and a task force will be formed this summer to look into exporting garbage from the region to other regions. He also asked that the Link Light Rail issue be on the May 2nd Council Agenda as Council needs to weigh in on the issue by May 10, 2006. Councilmember Burbidge stated the next Parks/RecreationlPublic Safety Committee Meeting is scheduled for May 8th - on the agenda is the issue of dangerous dogs and neighborhood parks. She also reported that the South County Area Transportation Board met this morning and discussed a proposal for the King County Metro Ballot Measure for Bus service and they approved the inclusion of Pacific Highway S Phase IV recommending the project move forward in the process for more funding. Councilmember Kochmar stated the next Finance Human Services Regional Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2006 at 5:30. Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated this evening at 5 :00 the Council interviewed and appointed members to the Economic Development Public Private Partnership ad-hoc committee. He also stated the Council will have a study session on the 2007/2008 Preliminary Budget on April 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM. Mayor Park thanked the public for voicing their opinions on the Library issue and encouraged citizens to speak out on other issues. He also noted that he will be out oftown for the May 2,2006 Council Meeting and Deputy Mayor Ferrell will chair that meeting. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Derek Matheson read a thank you letter emailed to the City regarding the helpful permit process and staff and the Executive Session scheduled is expected to last approximately 60 minutes with no action. Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:57 PM 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( 1 )(i) b. Potential Sale of Real Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)( c) Councilmember Kochmar recused herself from 9a) Potential Sale of Real Property at 9:25 PM) 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:43 PM. ATTEST: Approved by Council on: ~()(jJ