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Council MIN 06-03-2008 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall June 3,2008- 7:00 PM (www.cityofJederalwav.com) MINUTES ***** 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Duclos, Ferrell, Park and Deputy Mayor Faison present. Councilmember Kochmar was excused. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Todd Beamer Jr. ROTC led the Presentation of Colors and the Flag Salute. 3. PRESENTATIONS MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to amend the agenda to add Item 6(b) under Council Business, a Resolution designating those persons authorized to sign checks, drafts or warrants on behalf of the City. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried 6-0. . Swearing-in Ceremony for Police Officers Chief Wilson introduced several new Police Officers followed by the swearing-in ceremony performed by City Clerk Hathaway. . Certificates of Appointment: Diversity Commission, Human Services Commission & Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Burbidge introduced new members of the Diversity Commission, Human Services Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission and presented each of them with their Certificates of Appointment. . Presidential Service Awards Assistant City Manager Roe presented Presidential Service Awards to Bob Dubos and Dan Goede for their work with emergency management. . Proclamation: Amateur Radio Week Councilmember Ferrell Presented the proclamation to David Schwartz declaring June 23-29, 2008 as Amateur Radio Week. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2008 - Page 2 of 4 . City Manager Emerging Issues- Introduction of New Employees Mr. Beets stated there were no new employees to introduce this evening. . Recess and Reception honoring Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang Mayor Dovey and City Manager Beets thanked Ms. Wang for her service and dedication to the City. Mayor Dovey presented Ms. Wang with a plaque and recessed the meeting at 7:28 PM for a brief reception. Mayor Dovey reconvened the meeting at 7:47 PM 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Nancy Combs asked that there be no more new development in Federal Way. She stated people are already over taxed and over burdened. H. David Kaplan thanked Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang for her service to the City. 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. a. Minutes: Approval of the May 20,2008 Regular and Special Meetings b. Monthly Financial Report c. Vouchers d. Fleet Maintenance Contract Award e. Tourism Enhancement Grant Approval f. Final Draft Approval: City Center LIFT - Request for Concepts Vision Statement and Process g. Graham Short Plat Side Sewer Easement Across City Stormwater Tract Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Item 5e. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of Consent Items (a-d), (f), and (g). Councilmember Ferrell second. The motion carried 6-0. Consent Item (e) - Tourism Enhancement Grant Approval: Councilmember Burbidge recused herself from this vote. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of Consent Item 5e - Tourism Enhancement Grant Approval. Councilmember Ferrell second. The motion carried- 5-0 (Councilmember Burbidge recused). Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2008 - Page 3 of 4 6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Butko Notice of Intention to Petition for Annexation Senior Planner Janet Shull reviewed the Petition for Annexation from Richard Butko which was received by the City on April 7, 2008. Ms. Shull stated staff reviewed the petition and found that it met the criteria. Staff recommended to the Land Use Transportation Committee (LUTe) that the boundary be modified to include seven additional parcels. The modification would result in a contiguous regular boundary. LUTC moved approval of the recommendation with one amendment to contact the other seven parcel owners prior to the June 3 rd Council meeting to inform them of the recommendation. MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved that the City Council accept the Notice of Intention to Petition for Annexation filed by Mr. Richard Butko on April 7, 2008, with a modification to the geographic boundary as proposed by staff, and that the area to be annexed be required to assume a proportionate share of existing city indebtedness. Deputy Mayor Faison second. The motion carried 6-0. b. Added Item - Amendment to Banking Services Resolution 07-499 MOTION: Mayor Dovey moved approval of the resolution authorizing the City Manager and Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer to assign designees to conduct banking services. Councilmember Park second. The motion carried 6-0. 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ferrell thanked Assistant City Manager Wang for her service. Councilmember Burbidge reported the next meeting ofthe ParkslRecreationIHuman Services/Public Safety Meeting is June 10,2008 at 5:30 PM. She also reported on regional committee meetings and upcoming community events. She also thanked Assistant City Manager Wang for her service and dedication to the City. Councilmember Park attended a meeting of the King County Flood Control District on May 28, 2008 and updated the Council on other regional meetings. He addressed Ms. Comb's public comment regarding development and tax increases stating as far as the Symphony project goes that is not a fmancial burden to the citizens; it is in fact quite the opposite as it will stimulate jobs and economic growth in the downtown. Lastly, he thanked Assistant City Manager Wang. Deputy Mayor Faison wished Ms. Wang well in her future endeavors and asked City Manager Beets if any tax increases are proposed for the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Beets replied no. Mayor Dovey reported on several regional meetings; stated the A WC Conference will be held in Yakima the week of June 18th and the City of Federal Way was represented at Emerald Downs the weekend on May 30th. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 3, 2008 - Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Duclos had no report this evening. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Beets had no report except to say the Council would convene to Executive Session expected to last approximately 20 minutes with no action. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:37 PM a. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) b. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) 10. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Dovey adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 8:59 PM. ATTEST: