Council MIN 06-05-2007 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 5, 2007 - 7:00 PM
(www.citvofJederalwav.com)
MINUTES
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1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey,
Faison, Kochmar, McColgan ~nd Deputy Mayor Ferrell present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Ferrell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation: Recognition of Outgoing Diversity Commission Members
Councilmember Bur~idge presented to outgoing diversity commission members Dorry
Peterson, Jacqueline Piel and J. Lee Cook (not present).
b. City Manager - Emer.girig Issues
Neal Beets introduced Monica Buck, a new Attorney in the Law Department.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Dan Schmitt - spoke in support of Cascade Regional Blood Services.
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Norma Blanchard - spoke regflrding a petition for a strong mayor form of government. City Attorney
Pat Richardson stopped her comments stating state law prohibits individuals from using public
facilities to discuss ballot measures or proposed ballot measures.
Betty Taylor - spoke in support of pedestrian timers at crosswalks. Assistant City Manager Cary Roe
will get more information from Ms. Taylor.
Donald Barovic - spoke regar~ing the mitigation on Pacific Highway by Todd Beamer High School.
He stated this has caused a surface water problem in the area. Assistant City Manager Cary Roe will
address the issue with Mr. Barovic.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the May 15, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes - Approved as presented
b. April 2007 Monthly Financial Report - Approved
c. Vouchers -Approved.
d. Resolution - Bank Oesignation for Bank of America - Approved -Resolution # 07-499
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Award of Hearing Examiner Contract - Approved as amended at LUTe on June 4, 2007 to
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negotiate a contract with Phil Olbrechts and bring back to the committee for approval
Pacific Hwy S. HOV Lanes Phase II1-(Dash Point Road to S. 284th Street) QwestAgreement
for Joint ConstructioIl and Statement of Work - Approved
Pacific Hwy S. HOY; Lanes Phase III (Dash Point Road to S. 284th Street) Lease of City
Property for Construction Field Office - Approved
Public Storage Easement Use Agreement - Approved
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1 0 Avenue SW Street Frontage Improvement Development Agreement - Approved
Resolution - ShoreliI}e Master Program Update - Approved - Resolution # 07-500
Residential Recycling Service Enhancements - Approved
Spring 2007 Tourism Grant Enhancement Applications - Pulled
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Mayor Park pulled Consent Item 1- Spring 2007 Tourism Grant Enhancement Applications.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Items a-k. Councilmember McColgan
second. The motion carried 7,0.
Mayor Park pulled Consent I~em 1 in order to recognize the subcommittee members for their work.
MOTION: Mayor Park moved approval of Consent Item 1 - Spring 2007 Tourism Grant
Enhancement Applications. Qeputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Park opened the public hearing at 7:25 PM.
a. Establishment of Revenue Development Area pursuant to Local Infrastructure Finance Tool
Program
. Staff Presentation
Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty reviewed the proposed Revenue Development Area
(RDA)/Local Infrastructure Finance Tool (LIFT) history stating the program was created by the
Legislature in 2006 as an alternative to tax increment financing to fmance public infrastructure to spur
economic development through a combination oflocal and state matching funds. Public Infrastructure
can include ROW improvem~nts, open space, trails, and public parking facilities.
Mr. Doherty went on to explain that this program does not impose new taxes - LIFT funds are
generated by the increase in ta.x revenues from existing taxes within the RDA as the economy grows.
Mr. Doherty reviewed the Ordinance as well as the Small Business Relocation Mitigation Plan.
· Public IiIearing/Citizen Comment (3-minute limit)
Dini Duclos - spoke in supp~rt of the of the RDA establishment.
Jerry Abtel- asked about the Small Business Relocation Mitigation Plan. Mr. Doherty addressed his
comments stating it is not the City's intention to relocate the businesses rather it is our intent to assist
them in relocating.
City Clerk Laura Hathaway read the Ordinance Title into the record
. Introduction Ordinance: Council Bill # 436 - Establishment of a Revenue Development Area
pursuant to the Loca~ Infrastructure Finance Tool Program
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A REVENUE DEVELOPMENT BOUND ON THE SOUTH BY
324 TH ST; BOUND ON THE WEST BY 11TH PL S., BY THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF
THE FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF 320~H ST. AND BY PACIFIC HIGHWAY S; BOUND ON THE NORTH THE
NORTHERN BORDER OF THE AFORMENTIONED FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUS
AND MAINTENANCE FACITILITY AND A LINE EXTENDED FROM THERE EASTWARD TO
PACIFIC HIGHWAY S; BY 312TH ST., EXCEPT RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHERN
BOUNDARIES OF THE MULITF AMIL Y DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF 312TH ST. BETWEEN PACIFIC HIGHWAY S AND 23RD AVE. SO; BY S. 317TH ST., EXCEPT
INCLUDING THE TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 317TH ST.; AND
BOUND ON THE E'AST BY 23RD AVE. S SOUTH OF 320TH ST. FOR THE LOCAL
INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING TOOL PROGRAM.
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MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved approval to forward the Ordinance for second
reading/enactment at the June 19,2007 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Burbidge second. The.
motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 PM.
7. INTRODUCTION ORPINANCE
a. Council Bill #437 - Amendments to the Conditions of Zoning Approval for the Village at
Federal Way
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE 05-490 RELATING TO THE
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CONDITIONS OF ZONING APPROVAL FOR KITTS CORNER (AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO'S 09-43, 95-248, 9p-270, 98-330, 00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460, 04-461, 04-462, 05-490, 05-
491 AND 05-492).
MOTION: CouncilmembeF Dovey moved approval to forward the Ordinance to second
reading/enactment on June 19,2007. Councilmember Faison second. The motion carried 7-0.
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Independent Salary Commission Appointments
MOTION: Mayor Park moved appointment of Donald Dennis and Gloria Elliot to full terms on the
Independent Salary Commission with terms expiring February 2011. Councilmember Kochmar
second. The motion carried 7.0.
b. Diversity Commission Appointments
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MOTION: Councilmember .Burbidge moved the Appointments of Grace Rawsthorne and John
Hwang to full terms on the Diversity Commission expiring May 31,2010. Deputy Mayor Ferrell
second.
c. Human Services Commission- Appointment of Alternate to Full Voting Member
MOTION: Councilmember :f3urbidge moved appoint of Christopher Anderson to fill an unexpired
term to January 31, 2009. COJ.ll1cilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 7-0.
d. Proposed Settlement Agreement Against Yakima County for Housing of Inmates
City Attorney Pat Richardson briefed the City Council stating the City entered into a lawsuit, along
with several other cities, against Yakima County for failure to open a new jail facility pursuant to
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Interlocal Agreement. Ms. Richardson stated that since that lawsuit, Yakima County has in fact opened
the facility and staff is asking the City Council to approve settlement of the case as well as a new
Interlocal Agreement. '
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the proposed settlement agreement to settle
the City's claim against Yakima County regarding City inmates and authorize the City Manager to
execute said agreement. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 7-0.
e. Ratify Voting Deleg3;tes for Association of Washington Cities Conference
MOTION: Mayor Park moved approval of himself, Councilmember Burbidge and Councilmember
Kochmar as voting delegates to the A WC Conference. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion
carried 7-0.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar thanked the Police Department for their work in the drug sting at the high-
schools; read a thank you note regarding the sting from a concerned citizen and updated the Council
on several upcoming meetings.
Councilmember Burbidge also thanked the Police Department and updated the Council on several
regional transportation meetiQgs and upcoming community events.
Councilmember Dovey stated the next Land/Use Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for
June 18, 2007.
Councilmember Faison stated he has been appointed to serve on a regional committee to study
affordable housing in the Puget Sound area.
Councilmember McColgan stated he is receiving great comments on the quality and service of
Celebration Park from peopl~ in town for tournament play.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell commented on the passing of King County Prosecutor Norm Maleng and
reminded people to enjoy each day. He also thanked the Police Department as well as the School
District for the drug sting ope.ration stating it. was a unified effort.
Mayor Park reported on several upcoming meetings and also commended the cooperation between the
School District and Police Department regarding the drug sting.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Neal Beets thaJilked the Council for their kind comments regarding the staff and stated
Council would conduct an Ex~cutive Session scheduled for approximately 20 minutes with no action
expected.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executi~e Session at 8: 13 PM to discuss the following:
a. Potential Litigation p~suant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
b. Property Acquisition 'pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:32 PM.
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