Council MIN 06-20-2006 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 20,2006 -7:00 PM
(www.cityoffederalway.com)
MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy Mayor Ferrell and
Mayor Park present.
MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved to amend the agenda to add City Manager Search
under Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g). Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The
motion carried 7-0.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Relay for Life Gold Sponsor Plaque - Councilmember Burbidge presented a
plaque the City received from the Relay for Life organization to Amy J 0 Pearsall,
Assistant City Attorney, for her efforts in organizing Federal Way's team.
b. Diversity Commission Certificates of Appointment - Councilmember Burbidge
presented Certificates of Appointment to Nanette Gammage and DeBorah Little,
the newest members to the Diversity Commission. Both Ms. Gammage and Ms.
Little thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve the City in this
capacity.
c. Swearing-in Ceremony - New Police Officers - City Clerk Laura Hathaway swore
in Officers Joshua Medeiros and Oscar Villaneuva.
d. Emerging Issues:
. Introduction of New Employees
Interim City Manager Derek Matheson introduced Sarah Green, the newest
addition to the Municipal Court Staff.
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. Pandemic Flu Update
Ray Gross, Emergency Management Coordinator, gave an update on the
preparations Federal Way is making to deal with a pandemic flu outbreak. He
stated the City should be prepared to have approximately 30% of its staff out
either sick, caring for sick ones, or because of school closures. He stated citizens
should be prepared to have several weeks of non-perishable food and bottled water
on hand. The goal for the City is to educate and inform the community and staff of
what to do in the event of an outbreak. The deadline for the draft plan is June 30;
and all departments are working on the plan.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Nancy Combs - voiced her concerns about the plethora of signs in the City.
Roy Parke - spoke regarding the prior condemnation of his property which he feels was illegal.
H. David Kaplan - stated that his comments from the June 6th Council meeting did not reflect that
he found errors in the 2006 Parks and Recreation plan. However, the plan, up for adoption this
evening, has been corrected.
Frosty Hardison - thanked Councilmember Dovey for addressing the left hand turn lane problem:
on Pacific Highway at 332nd and 336th. He also asked if any ofthe businesses along Highway 99
have suffered due to the median that was put in place.
Gayla Hardison - asked what is being done about the tent city and also stated her concerns for the
city center and questioned whether businesses located in the city center should receive tax breaks.
Elisabeth Hardison - followed up on the pandemic flu presentation and also questioned the time
limit for PowerPoint presentations.
The Council addressed the comments in regards to the impact on businesses along Highway 99..
Economic Development staff regularly speaks with business owners as does the Chamber of
Commerce. There are also quarterly updates in the Economic Development Committee regarding
business retention.
Chief Kirkpatrick addressed the tent city issue stating they cannot go onto the property until they
receive permission to do so; however, a letter requesting permission has been sent to the property
owner.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the June 6, 2006 Special Meeting, the June 6, 2006
Regular Meeting and the June 7, 2006 Special Meeting - Passed
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b. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 406 - Ordinance to Add Crimes for
Domestic Violence in the Presence of Children and for Domestic Violence with
use of Strangulation. - Passed - Assigned Ordinance No. 06-526
c. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 407 - Ordinance Prohibiting Dangerous
Dogs in the City of Federal Way. - Pulled
d. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 408 - Ordinance Adopting the 2006 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Plan - Passed - Assigned Ordinance No. 06-528
e. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 409 - Ordinance Granting Washington State
Parks and Recreation a Sewer Line and Parks Utilities Franchise - Pulled
f. Allocation of CDBG Funds to the Small Business Development Center at
Highline Community College - Pulled
g. 9th Avenue S @ 336th Street Signal Modification Project/Flashing Yellow Arrow
Pilot - Passed
h. Pacific Highway S, Northbound Left Turn Lanes @ S 332nd and S 316 Streets-
Pulled
1. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II Permit Status Update-
Passed
J. Sign Fixture Easement for Old City Hall (NW corner of S 336th 1st Way S) -
Passed
Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent Items c & h.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled Consent Items e & f.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Items a,b,d,g, i andj.
Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 7-0.
Item c: Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 407 - Ordinance Prohibiting Dangerous Dogs in the
City of Federal Way.
Councilmember Dovey pulled this item and stated that he will vote against it. He is worried that it
doesn't go far enough, yet could get the City into trouble.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the ordinance encourages responsible dog ownership and she
will vote in favor of it.
Councilmember Kochmar spoke in favor ofthe ordinance but asked that it be reviewed again by
the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety Committee in six months.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the ordinance prohibiting dangerous
dogs in the City. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion passed 6-1; Councilmember Dovey
dissenting. Assigned Ordinance No. 06-527.
Item e: Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 409 - Ordinance Granting Washington State Parks
and Recreation a Sewer Line and Parks Utilities Franchise
Councilmember Kochmar recused herself from this item as she is an employee of Lakehaven
Utility District.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the ordinance granting Washington
State Parks and Recreation a sewer line and parks utilities franchise. Councilmember Faison
second. The motion carried 6-0; Councilmember Kochmar recused. Assigned Ordinance No. 06-
529.
Item f: Allocation of CDBG Funds to the Small Business Development Center at Highline
Community College
Councilmember Kochmar asked for a staff presentation regarding this item. Economic
Development Director Patrick Doherty gave a brief background. Mr. Doherty stated Highline
Community College Small Business Development Center works with other municipalities in the
area including Burien, Des Moines, and Normandy Park by assisting small business owners with
all aspects of developing their businesses including obtaining loans, marketing strategies and
providing counseling. However, the City of Federal Way was not part of the program. CBDG
funds not allocated from 2005 are able to be allocated to fund this program so that small business
owners in Federal Way can participate.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of the allocation ofCDBG funds to the
Small Business Development Center at Highline Community College. Councilmeniber McColgan
second. The motion carried 7-0.
Item h: Pacific Highway S, Northbound Left Turn Lanes @ S 332nd and S 316 Streets
Councilmember Dovey addressed the earlier citizen comments thanking him for getting this
project done at the Land Use/Transportation Committee, but said the thanks really goes to Cary
Roe and the Public Works Department.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval ofthe Pacific Highway S, Northbound Left
Turn Lanes @ S 332nd and S 316 Streets. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried
7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Acceptance of $14,000 United Way Grant for use Towards the Capacity Building
Program
Human Services Manager Angelina Allen-Mpyisi addressed the Council stating they were able to
procure these funds from the United Way Venture Fund Program which will support grass roots
human service organizations with technical assistance. Ms. Allen-Mpyisi stated that due to the
timeline to apply for the grant, this issue came directly to Council without first going to
committee.
Councilmember McColgan stated he would recuse himself from this vote as he is employee of
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United Way of Pierce County.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval. Councilmember Burbidge second. The
motion carried 6-0; Councilmember McColgan recused.
b. Lieutenants' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Attorney Pat Richardson addressed the major points ofthe agreement including the financial
impact in which all members ofthe association will enroll in PPO plan. Ms. Richardson also and
spelled out salary agreements - a 3.5% increase in 2005, a 3% increase in 2006 and 90% ofthe
CPI in 2007; the P3 plan would also be phased out.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of the Lieutenants' Association Collective
Bargaining Agreement. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 7-0.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McColgan gave an update on the City Manager search process. He stated that a
Public Forum was conducted on Friday, June 16th and interviews were held on June 17th with four
panels - two public panels, one made up of management staff and one with the City Council;
Councilmember McColgan thanked those who gave their time to interview,onSaturday. Hewill
also be attending the Association of Washington Cities (A WC) Conference in Spokane
Councilmember Faison stated he is now serving on the A WC Resolutions Committee which will
be reviewing core legislative issues for the next biennium. Those include streamlined sales tax,
the CTED grant program, the local transportation network, inmate medical costs and the Clean
Water Act. He also stated there will be a Downtown Redevelopment Forum on June 27,2006 at
7:30 AM.
Councilmember Dovey reported that a Federal Way float received an award at the Marysville
Strawberry Festival and the next Land Use/Transportation meeting will be July 17,2006.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next Parks, Recreation, Public Safety Committee meeting
will be July 10, 2006. She attended an Affordable Housing Forum sponsored by Habitat for
Humanity on June 19, 2006, will attend a Regional Transit Committee Meeting on June 21, 2006
and will also attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Federal Way Crossings on June 22, 2006.
Councilmember Kochmar reported that the next Finance, Human Services and Regional Affairs
Committee is scheduled for June 27, 2006 to be followed by a Special City Council Meeting on
the 2007/2008 budget. She also reported on the upcoming Red, White and Blues Festival at
Celebration Park on July 4, 2006 and thanked the PSO officers who fixed a video camera in one
of the police vans.
Deputy Mayor Farrell stated that due to the July 4th Holiday, the regular City Council meeting will
be held on July 5, 2006. He also thanked his colleagues and staff for their efforts in the City
Manager search process.
Mayor Park reported on the Han Woo Ri Festival, stating it was a great event. Unfortunately
attendance was down from last year. He thanked the citizen volunteers for their efforts in bringing
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this festival together. Mayor Park announced the upcoming A WC conference and stated he was
interviewed on the Com cast' s' Government Access Channel by Tony Ventrella, which will air on
June 23rd.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Derek Matheson stated that at July 5, 2006 Regular Council Meeting,
Council will receive an update on the graffiti problem in the City; Mary Gates, former Federal
Way City Councilmember, was appointed to the Governor's nine-member Regional
Transportation Commission, and the Executive Session is expected to last one hour with no
action.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:00 PM.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
b. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
c. Added Item: City Manager Search process RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
10., ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 1 0:02 PM.
ATTEST:
Approved by Council on: 07-05-2006