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Council MIN 04-03-2007 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall April 3, 2007 - 7:00 PM (www.cityoffederalway.com) ***** MINUTES 1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan, Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Mayor Park present. Councilmember Dovey was excused. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Certificate of Appointment - Tom Medhurst - Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Burbidge announced the appointment of Mr. Medhurst to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Medhurst was unable.to attend the meeting. b. Proclamation - National Library Week Councilmember Burbidge read and presented the Proclamation declaring April 15-21, 2007 as National Library Week to King County Library Representative Phylis Bodle. c. Proclamation - Community Action Month Councilmember Kochmar read and presented the Proclamation declaring May 2007 as Community Action Month to CEO Dini Duclos of the Multi-Service Center. d. City Manager - Introduction of New Employees There were no new employees to introduce. e. City Manager - Emerging Issues Information Systems Manager Mehdi Sadri reviewed several updates/improvements to the City's website including the Calendar, Online Permitting and GIS Improvements. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Donald Barovic - voiced concern about coyotes in the City. H. David Kaplan - praised the City on the new community center. City Manager Beets will communicate with Mr. Barovic regarding the coyote issue. 5. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes: Approval of the March 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes - Approved b. Vouchers - Approved c. Monthly Financial Report - Approved d. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill #433 - Amendment to, and Codification of, the City Center Planned Action Ordinance - Approved - Assigned Ord. No.07-552 e. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase ill (Dash Point Road to S. 284th Street) Improvement Project Bid Award - Approved MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried unanimously. 6. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #434 - Clearwire Franchise AN ORDINANCE OF THE CTIY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING CLEARWIRE US LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, A NONEXCLUSNE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CTIY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES, ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. Councilmember Kochmar asked about the landscape screening for the fixtures. Community Development Director Kathy McClung replied that a combination oflandscape/screening techniques will be used in accordance with the City Code. MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to approve the Ordinance for. a second reading/enactmerit on April 17, 2007. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried unanimously. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Discussion of formal position for Federal Way School District No. 210 Proposition No.1 General Obligation Bonds - $149,000,000. Mayor Park reviewed the procedures to be followed for this item. Federal Way School District Representative Sally McLean made a brief presentation outlining the improvements to the various schools in the district if the May 15, 2007 bond passes. She stated the measure needs a 60% majority vote and although it had a majority vote the last time it was passed, it did not have a 60% majority. She also stated that the District will receive a $20 million state match if the bond passes, and that there will be no increase in the tax rate. · Public Comment Suzanne Smith spoke in support of the bond and stated support by the City Council shows citizens there is a partnership between the City and School District. Ed Barney asked the Council to support this bond measure. City Clerk Laura Hathaway read a statement from Councilmember Dovey stating that although he was unable to attend this meeting he supports Council endorsement of the bond referendum for the Federal Way Public Schools. Councilmember Faison stated that while this is an unusual step for the City to take (formally endorsing another entity's ballot measure); he urged Council support as this bond will benefit the community as a whole. Each Councilmember, in turn, expressed their support for the School District's bond measure. MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved to approve Option 1, collectively endorsing Federal Way School District's Ballot Proposition No. 1- General Obligation Bonds - $149,000,000. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried unanimously 6-0. b. Committee Appointments for RFQ Selection Regarding the Redevelopment of the AMC Theater Site MOTION: Mayor Park moved to appoint the following people to the RFQ Selection Committee: Dudley Bickford, Robert Hitchcock, Harold Smith, Brett Thomas, Jae Lee, Susan Strifel, Michael Davidson, Tom Pierson and Pat Rhodes. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried unanimously 6-0. c. Diversity Commission Vacancy Appointment - Harvajane Brown MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to appoint Harvajane Brown as a full-voting member on Diversity Commission with a term expiring on May 31, 2009. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried unanimously 6-0. 8. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar praised staff for the successful Community Center Grand Opening Ceremony and thanked the donors and volunteers who assisted with the event. She stated the next meeting of the Finance, Human Services, and Regional Affairs Committee is scheduled for April 24, 2007 at 5:30. Councilmember Burbidge also thanked staff and all participants for the Community Center Grand Opening Event. She stated there has been a request for bus service to the Center as well as several requests for more bus shelters in the City. The next Park/Recreation/Public Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for April 1 0, 2007 at 6:00 PM and she gave an update on upcoming community events. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee is scheduled for April 17, 2007 at 5:30 PM. Councilmember McColgan declared the Grand Opening of the Community Center was a proud moment for him and the entire Council. He also announced that he would not seek re-election at the end of his term. Councilmember McColgan stated it has been an honor to represent the City, and he feels the time is right for him to step down to spend more time with his family as he feels the Council and City are on the right track. He urged potential candidates to run for the right reasons and realize the amount of time and commitment the position requires. Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked Councilmember McColgan for his comments and also congratulated the staff on the grand opening of the Community Center. Mayor Park reported that he, along with Councilmembers Kochmar and Burbidge, attended the Public Meeting for St. Francis Hospital at the 320th Library on March 30, 2007. He also thanked and congratulated Parks Staff for the successful grand opening event at the Community Center. 9. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Beets had no report. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no Executive Session. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 8:37 PM. ATTEST: La a K. HatHaway, City Clerk Approved by Council 00: C/ f .p 7