Council MIN 11-07-2006 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 7, 2006 -7:00 PM
MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan,
Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Mayor Park present. Councilmember Dovey was excused.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kochmar led the Flag Salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation for Federal Way Santa - Don McIntyre
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented to Mr. McIntyre a proclamation declaring November 22,
2006 as Don McIntyre Day.
b. Proclamation - American Education Week November 12-18
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented to Ron Walker, Chair of the Diversity Commission, a
proclamation declaring November 12-18, 2006 as American Education Week.
c. Presentation - Paul Cox & Dick Mayer, Federal Way Wal-Mart Store #2571, Safe
Neighborhood Heroes Award to Federal Way Fire and Police Departments.
Wal-Mart Representatives Dick Mayer and Paul Cox presented Safe Neighborhood Heroes Awards,
along with checks in the amount of $1,250.00, to the City of Federal Way Public Safety Department
and South King County Fire and Rescue.
d. City Manager - Introduction of New Employees
City Manager Beets introduced one new employee, Police Officer Billy Jack Forester, who will be
sworn in at a later meeting.
e. City Manager - Emerging Issues
There were no emerging issues.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Matthew Jarvis - spoke regarding the budget and the CounCil's goal of public safety. He asked why Public
Safety isn't just funded with available monies, and go out for a ballot measure to fund the Community Center
as opposed to the other way around. Ifpublic safety is the priority it should be funded above everything else.
Lana Bostic - Chair ofthe Federal Way Arts Commission - spoke to Council about additional funding for the
commISSIon.
William Murphy - requested Council table the decision to approve the Lakota Crest Final Plat Approval. He
stated the recent rains have raised concerns about run-off.
Bob Roper - echoed Mr. Murphy's concerns regarding the Lakota Crest Final Plat stating the recent weather
has raised concerns.
Carrol Clemens - comments were read into the record. Ms. Clemens requested additional funding for the Arts
Commission.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the October 17, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes - Approved
b. Monthly Financial Report - Approved
c. Vouchers -Approved
d. Enactment Ordinance: Council. Bill 415 - Amending the Utility Tax Rebate Program to Include
Low-income, Disabled Persons - Approved- Ordinance No. 06-535
e. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill 416 - Flood Damage Prevention Approved -
Ordinance No. 06-536
f. Cingular Cell Tower Site-Lease Renewal - Approved
g. Federal Way Public Schools 2007 Capital Facilities Plan and School Impact Fee Update - Approved
h. 26th Avenue SW Drainage Replacement Project - 85% Design Status Report - Approved
1. Lakota Crest Final Plat Approval- Pulled
Councilmember Faison pulled Consent Item i-Lakota Crest Final Plat Approval.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of consent agenda items a-h. Councilmember Burbidge
second. The motion carried 6-0.
Consent Item i-Lakota Crest Final Plat Approval - Councilmembers asked Deputy Public Works
Director Ken Miller to address citizen concerns regarding surface water run-off/flooding. Mr. Miller
stated the site was designed under Federal Way and King County standards and the pond was performing
as expected even with the heavy rain this week.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved approval of Lakota Crest Final Plat. Councilmember
McColgan second. The motion passed 4-2; Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Burbidge
dissenting.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Park opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 PM and read the hearing process into the record.
a. 2007-2008 Biennial Budget
· Staff Report
Management Services Director Iwen Wang gave a brief overview of the proposed 200712008 preliminary
budget and the status/overview of the meetings held to date.
· Citizen Comment (3-minute limit)
Diana Noble-Gulliford -_presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Federal Way Historical Soci~ty
and requested additional funding in this budget cycle for the Society.
H. David Kaplan - finished Ms. Noble-Gulliford's PowerPoint presentation as her time ran out.
Bette Simpson - requested additional funding for the Arts Commission.
Mayor Park announced the Public Hearing will remain open until November 21,2006.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Planning Commission Appointments
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved to reappoint Hope Elder and Dini Duclos to full terms on the
Commission; and appoint Wayne Carlson to a full term; Councilmember Faison also moved to appoint Kevin
King and Caleb Allen as alternates'. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 6-0.
b. Diversity Commission Appointments
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to appoint Joyce Cook to fill the unexpired term on the
Commission and appoint Lou Dodson and Harvaj ane Brown as alternates. Councilmember Kochmar second.
The motion carried 6-0.
c. Proposed Memo of Agreement with Police Support Services Association
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the
Association to eliminate the PSO classification and create new positions. Councilmember Kochmar second.
The motion carried 6-0.
d. Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement for Cratsenberg/ AMC Theater Site
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson briefed the Council on the proposed purchase and sale agreement for
the Cratsenberg/AMC Theater Site stating that the property acquisition is an important part of the City's
downtown redevelopment efforts, and the property would be purchased with the $5 million the City set aside
for public-private partnerships. Mr. Matheson stated the purchase price is $4.1 million and the City will secure
a short-term loan to make the purchase while they decide on a developer. The City will then sell the property
, to the Developer.
Councilmember Dovey was unable to attend the meeting but issued a statement in support of the purchase.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents
as approved by the City Attorney, for the purchase ofthe Cratsenberg/ AMC Theater site located at 31600 20th
Ave S. for $4.1 Million Dollars. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 6-0.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar attended an EMS Levy meeting - the levy proposition is scheduled to go before the
voters in 2007. She also reported the next Finance, Human Services, and Regional Affairs Committee meeting
is scheduled for November 28,2006 at 5:30 PM.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next Parks, Recreation, Public Safety Committee Meeting is scheduled
for November 14, 2006 at 5:30 PM. She also updated Council on several upcoming transportation meetings
including the State Transportation Improvement Board Meeting hosted by the City at the Aquatics Center on
November 16th and 1 ih. Councilmember Burbidge also recognized Ted Enticknap for his Lifetime
Stewardship Award from the Friends ofthe Hylebos.
Councilmember Faison stated the next Economic Development Committee Meeting is scheduled for
November 21, 2006 at 5:30 PM. He also reported on the Sister Cities Trip and stated he is hopeful that these
relationships result in some economic development opportunities.
Councilmember McColgan reported on the importance of serving on regional committees and stated that, with
regards to transportation issues, federal funding for regional transportation projects effects us all even ifthe
money is allocated to another area ofthe region. He also stated that as one ofthe larger cities in the tri-county
area, Federal Way has an important role in regional issues.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell encouraged citizens to attend the budget meetings and provide their input. He also
thanked the Department Heads for their detailed budget presentations.
Mayor Park also reported on the Sister City Tour and reiterated the importance ofthese relationships. He also
updated Council on several' upcoming meetings.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Beets reported that Federal Way had very few incidents during the recent flooding and
heavy rains; in part due to geography and in part due to our Public Works Staffwho were on 24-hour,
shifts to make sure storm drains, etc. were functioning.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Property i\cquisition PUi"Suant to RCW 12.30.110(1)(b ). The Executive Session was cancelled.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 17 PM
ATTEST:
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La a K. Hathaway, Cit Clerk
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