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Council MIN 08-07-2007 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall August 7 2007 -7:00 PM (www.citvo(federalwav.com) MINUTES ***** 1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7 :06 PM. Councilmembers Dovey, Faison, Kochmar, McColgan and Deputy Mayor Ferrell present. Councilmember Burbidge was excused. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Certificates of Appointment to the Diversity Commission Councilmember Kochmar presented a Certificate appointment to the Diversity Commission to Chris Brown. Joy Tho!llas was not present to accept his certificate. b. Certificates of Appointment to the Ethics Board Mayor Park called on Rick Agnew and Ramona Brandes to receive their Certificate of Appointments to the Ethics Board. Mr. Agnew was not present to accept. c. Proclamation: Cascade Regional Blood Services Councilmember Kochmar presented a proclamation declaring August 7, 2007 as Cascade Regional Blood Services Day to Dan Schmitt. Mr. Schmitt thanked the Council and advised the public of an upcoming blood drive on August 30, 2007 at City Hall. d. Presentation: South King County Community Network: Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence - Walk-a-thon Councilmember Kochmar introduced Kerry Annette Wade from the South King County Community Network. Ms. Wade announced a walk-a-thon to benefit domestic violence victims will take place on October 6, 2007 and left information with the City Clerk. e. Presentation: Wal-Mart Donation to Han Woo Ri Festival Dick Mayer, Good Works Coordinator for Wal-Mart introduced Federal Way Store Managers Paul Cox and Eddie Scholl who presented a check for $25,000 to the Han Woo Ri Festival Committee. Chair Scott Brown accepted the check on behalf of the committee. ORIGINAL City of Federal Way Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 - Page 2 of 5 Presentation: Puget Sound Energy Donation to the Police Department for V ARDA Alarms Chief Brian Wilson introduced Gary Nominson of Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Mr. Nominson thanked the Police Department for their efforts in catching three copper pipe thieves in the area that were stealing pipe from the PSE substation in Federal Way. As a thank you to the Police Department, PSE Representatives presented a $2,100 check to cover costs of V ARDA Alarms in the City. Chief Wilson explained that a V ARDA Alarm is an alarm for domestic violence victims that when activated will alert the Police Department that this is a domestic violence call. He thanked the PSE representatives for their donation and their cooperation with the apprehension of the copper thieves. f. Presentation: Police Department Awards Chief Wilson presented several public safety awards to the following officers: Life Saving Awards - Lt. Casey Jones, Officers Troy Matsuyama, Scott Parker, Brian Walsh and Kurt Schwan. Certificate of Merit - Commander Steve Neal. Chief Wilson also mentioned two officers who received Medal of Meritorious Service in front of their peers for their work with the undercover high-school drug arrest earlier this year. g. City Manager Emerging Issues: . State of the Port of Seattle City Manager Neal Beets introduced Port Board President John Criethton. Mr. Criethton stated that although called the Port of Seattle, they are a regional entity and they want to be responsive to the region community. Mr. Criethton updated the City Council on port projects and asked if the City had any concerns regarding the Port. Councilmember Kochmar stated a concern she hears frequently is noise from air traffic. She asked ifthe Port would be willing to meet with the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee formally, possibly in September, to discuss concerns facing the City. Mr. Criethton responded affirmatively · Introduction of New Employees: Mr. Beets introduced Jeannette Brizendine, the City's new Recycling Coordinator. · Public Information Outreach regarding the RTID/STII Ballot Measure City Traffic Engineer Rick Perez updated citizens on how this transportation ballot measure scheduled for the November Election will affect the City. Mr. Perez explained the entire package proposes $10.84 billion for regional transit projects and $7.47 billion for road projects region-wide. He then listed those projects that will directly affect the city: Transit - Light Rail connecting Seattle to the Tacoma Dome is expected with station locations throughout Federal Way. Ifthe.ballot measure passes this project is expected to be complete in 2027. City of Federal Way Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 - Page 3 of 5 Roads - Triangle project Phase 1 (expected completion in 2013) is already funded - Phase II (expected completion in 2021); SR 509 Phase 1 (expected completion in 2015) - Phase II (expected completion 2027). Mr. Perez went on to explain the finance for the roads/transit package. City Manager Beets stated this presentation will be placed on the City's website. · Overview of Code Compliance Issues Community Development Director Kathy McClung reviewed an on-going code compliance issue that was brought to the Council's attention on July 17, 2007. Ms. McClung stated that this property has been a chronic problem for the City since 1993 and because the City has not adopted the exterior property maintenance portion of the International Property Maintenance Code (IMPC), city staff is unable to enforce maintenance of overgrown vegetation. Ms. McClung further stated that although the City adopted junk vehicle regulations in November of2006, the procedures for removing the vehicles has not been put in place, however staff is currently working with the City Attorney's Office to establish procedures for removing them. She also stated the State Patrol previously signed the papers verifying a car as "junk" so that it could be hauled away but this service has been cut. Staff is researching junk vehicle haulers and property clean-up companies to contract with. Ms. McClung stated that the IMPC code is scheduled to come before the Land Use/Transportation Committee as part of the building code updates this September. She further stated that Code Enforcement issued a current Notice to Abate for the junk vehicles and a separate abatement notice on other violations to the property. Councilmembers stated they want this issue resolved as soon as possible. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Norma Blanchard - stated she does not agree with the Council's decision on the Symphony property. Mary Ellen Schultz - asked for more lighting and police patrols at the skate park. Nancv Combs - asked that the City not become a "Bellevue"; wants more police and better roads. Also asked about whom one should call if they have a complaint regarding airplane noise. Councilmember Kochmar responded that the reason she asked for formal meetings from the Port of Seattle Board Chairman, Mr. Criethton, is to discuss the noise issue. Noise affects certain areas of the city based on flight paths. H. David Kaplan - stated he is appalled at the code enforcement situation that was brought before the Council and stated it should be resolved by the end of year. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed below have been previously reviewed by a Council Committee of three members and brought before full Council for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion. City of Federal Way Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 - Page 4 of 5 a. Minutes: Approval of the July 17, 2007 Special and Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of the July 17,2007 Special and Regular minutes as presented. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 6-0. 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Cancellation of the August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting MOTION: Mayor Park moved approval of the cancellation of the August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting. Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 6-0. . b. Department of Ecology Stormwater Grant - Fiscal Year 2008 Funding Offer Surface Water Manager Paul Bucich briefed the Council on this item stating it is essentially free money via a $75,000 grant with no match required by the City to be used to assist the City in implementing the new NPDES Phase II permit requirements. Mr. Bucich further stated that in order to obtain this grant the City must submit a Grant Acceptance Intent Notice by August 31, 2007. MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval to authorize Surface Water Management Staff to submit the GAIN notice to the State Department of Ecology by August 31, 2007 formally accepting the offer of grant assistance in the amount of $75,000. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried 6-0. 7. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar reported on the recent Fusion Event at Dumas Bay Centre stating the proceeds are used to assist victims of domestic violence. She also reminded the public of the upcoming Festival Days event and thanked the police for their efforts in catching taggers of graffiti. Deputy Mayor Ferrell stated he is impressed with both the facility and the professionalism of the staff at the Community Center. He also remarked on the Fusion event and stated that the organization does great work year-round. Deputy Mayor Ferrell inquired about the investigation into the recent tagging of postal service trucks. Chief Wilson stated the department has made significant progress in the investigation and stated that it is a small percentage of the population commits 90% ofthe graffiti in the City. Deputy Mayor Ferrell asked if this small percentage is under surveillance; Chief Wilson responded in the affirmative. Mayor Park reported on July 20, 2007 he attended a meeting for the King County Flood Control Program; on July 24th and 25th he, along with City Manager Beets and Assistant City Manager Wang met state legislators to discuss the "sea lettuce" problem at Dumas Bay; Thursday August 2, 2007 was the last Community Outreach Meeting on the annexation, the vote is scheduled for August 21,2007 and on Friday, August 10, 2007 there will be a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting at 8:00 AM at City Hall. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Neal Beets stated that the meeting with Senator Eide and Representatives Priest and Miloscia on the "sea-lettuce" issue in Dumas Bay has resulted in action by the Department of Ecology. He stated more City of Federal Way Regular Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 - Page 5 of 5 information on this will be coming. Mr. Beets further stated the Council's Executive Session is expected to last approximately 30 minutes with no action. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:52 PM to discuss the following: a. Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b) b. Sale of Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) c. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) *MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved to suspend the rules to continue the meeting past 10:00 PM. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 4-0 (Mayor Park, Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Councilmembers Dovey and Kochmar). 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 10:11 PM ATTEST: Laura Hathaway, . Clerk Approved by Council on:~? *Clerks note: Due to computer error, the final motion and adjournment was not reflected on the recorded record.