Council MIN 04-17-2007 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 17 , 2007 - 7:00 PM
MINUTES
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1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Faison,
Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Mayor Park present. Mayor Park excused Councilmember
McColgan.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kochmar led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificate of Appointment - Harvajane Brown - Diversity Commission
Councilmember Burbidge presented a certificate to Harvajane Brown which appointed her to
full-voting status on the Diversity Commission. Ms. Brown thanked the Council and stated she
has enjoyed her work as an alternate on the Commission and now looks forward to new challenges.
b. City Manager - Introduction of New Employees
City Manager Neal Beets introduced Lee Bailey, the City's new Building Official.
c. City Manager - Emerging Issues:
. Safe Cities Program - The Public Safety Division reviewed the Safe Cities Program
Officer Ed Fadler reviewed the program stating it is a community based initiative to
reduce crime in the downtown core and increase community involvement. The program
will consist of 25 wireless cameras throughout the downtown core which will focus on
crime such as assaults and graffiti. Officer Fadler stated the intent is to reduce crime, not
be "Big Brother".
. Police Chief Brian Wilson reviewed the department's procedures with local educational
institutions in light ofthe Virginia Tech tragedy.
. Mayor Park asked City Manager Beets to comment on the recent requests for a
Proclamation for American Idol contestant SanjayaMalakar, a Federal Way resident. Mr.
Beets stated the City has not been contacted by Mr. Malakar or his family but would look
into this request.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Eileen Spallino. Cascade Regional Blood Center Representative, announced the Fallen Officer Blood
Drive on May 1,2007 in the Council Chambers from 12:30 - 4:30 PM.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the April 3, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Enactment Ordinance: Council Bill #434 - ClearMre Franchise Agreement
c. Law Enforcement Service Agreement - Federal Way Transit Center
d. First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Federal Way and Federal
Way School District No. 210 for School Resource Officers
e. Fifth Amendment to The Commons at Federal Way Police Service Agreement
f. Saghalie Park Soccer Field: 100% Design Approval and Authorization to Bid
g. Park Maintenance Vehicle Replacement Purchase
Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Items c and f. Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent
Item b. .
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Items a, d, e and g. Councilmember
Burbidge second. The motion carried 6-0.
Consent Item b: Clearwire Franchise A2reement
Councilmember Dovey recused himself from the vote on this issue for business reasons.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved approval of Consent Item b - Clearwire Franchise
Agreement. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 5-0 (with Councilmember Dovey
recused). Assigned Ordinance No. 07-553.
Consent Item c - Law Enforcement Service A2reement - Federal Wav Transit Center
Police Chief Brian Wilson addressed a rate increase from $50.00 an hour presented in the packet
materials to $55.00 an hour which will be incorporated into the agreement if passed.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of Consent Item c. Councilmember Kochmar
second. The motion carried 6-0.
Consent Item f - Sa2halie Park Soccer Field: 100% Desi2n Approval and Authorization to Bid
Staff asked for a change in the motion of this item. Research indicates that the installation of the
artificial turf at the park with an outside organization, such as the State or the King County Directors
Association, is a more economical method of bidding the project.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the Saghalie Park soccer field design, and
approval to bid the project or contract through an approved cooperative such as the State or King
County Directors Association. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 6-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Selection of Developers to Submit Proposals for the. Former AMC Theater Site
Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty reviewed the process used in the selection criteria.
He stated the Selection Committee met for a full day on April 13 , 2007 to review the seven proposals
received. Staff checked references and the recommendations from the Selection Committee were given
to the Economic Development Committee (EDC) earlier this evening. The EDC reviewed the
recommendations and voted to accept the top three firms recommended by the Selection Committee
and to invite them to submit proposals for the project.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved approval of the Selection Committee's top three firms and
invite them to submit proposals. Those firms are: United Properties, Cosmos Development and.
Williams Dames/Alpert Capital. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 6-0.
b. Information Technology Purchase Primary Agreement with the Administrative Office ofthe
Courts (AOC).
Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang explained this agreement is for the purchase of equipment for the
newly selected judge.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the
Information Technology Purchase Primary Agreement with the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Councilmember Kochmar second.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell recused himself from the vote as his wife is employed by the Administrative
Office of the Courts.
VOTE: The motion passed 5-0 (with Deputy Mayor Ferrell recused).
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Faison reported that due to his schedule, the Economic Development Committee will
combine with the Finance, Human Service and RegIonal Affairs Committee once again and will meet
on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Councilmember Kochmar will replace him on the Land Use
Transportation Committee and he will take her place as the Chair on the combined Economic
Development Committee.
Councilmember Dovey attended an Enterprise Seattle Meeting. The main topic of discussion was
business retention and bringing new businesses to the area such as bio-fuels firms.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the next ParksIRecreation/Public Safety Committee Meeting will be
on May 6, 2007 in the Hylebos room. She updated Council on several regional transit meetings as well
as upcoming community events including the Writer' s Workshop sponsored by the Arts Commission
on April 27 & 28, 2007.
Councilmember Kochmar updated Council on a recent Puget Sound Regional Council Meeting;
thanked citizens who take the time to contact Council regarding concerns, and reminded the public of
the graffiti paint out scheduled for April 21, 2007.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell announced he will be in Olympia tomorrow, April 18, 2007, for the signing of
Senate Bill 5953 on domestic violence. This bill will make strangulation a Class B felony.
Mayor Park attended the Human Services Commission annual retreat at Dumas Bay Center and will
attend a Mayor's meeting tomorrow with mayors of other jurisdictions to discuss jail issues. He also
announced the upcoming "April Pools Day" event scheduled for April 19, 2007.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Beets announced the Council will adjourn to executive session, which is expected to
last 50-60 minutes, to discuss collective bargaining and potential litigation
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:06 PM.
a. Collective Bargaining Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(b)
b. Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.ll0(1)(i)
At 9:06 PM, Deputy City Attorney Aaron Walls announced Council would need an additional 10-
15 minutes in Executive Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 9:18 PM.
ATTEST:
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