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)
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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
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