Council MIN 07-01-2008 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 1,2008- 7:00 PM
MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Ma,ypr poyey called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Duc1os,Ferrell,
Kochmar, Park and Deputy Mayor Faison present.
2.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cameron Walls led the Flag Salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
· City Photo Contest Award Winners
Mayor Dovey thanked all participants in this year's photo contest and introduced the winners.
· City Manager Emerging Issues
Introduction of New Employees
City Manager Beets had no new employees to introduce but asked Chief Wilson to update the public
on laws regarding fireworks in the City for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Chief Wilson
reminded that fireworks are illegal in the City except at a licensed event and stated safety is the Police
Department's number 1 priority. Police will be out enforcing the fireworks laws.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan - asked for a report on the number of incidences regarding the Fourth of July holiday
at the next City Council meeting.
Marilvn Gates - asked for an amendment regarding the City's Sign Code; asked that restrictions be
lifted for real estate agents. She also submitted written comments.
Betty Taylor - asked for assistance in getting the management at The Commons Mall to upgrade their
scooters for disabled patrons.
Karla Kolibab - asked for a sign code amendment to allow for advertising of the farmers market and
other community events
Carol Stopper- also asked for a sign code amendment to allow for advertising ofthe farmers
market and other community events. She suggested a reader board on 320th.
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Joni Ribera - asked for a sign code amendment in regards to real estate signs. She stated the process to
get them back from the City is cumbersome and the signs can be very expensive.
Hal Finlev - asked for a sign code amendment in regards to real estate signs.
Richard Menti - also asked for a sign code amendment for real estate signs.
Sam Pace - Association of Realtors - stated that real estate open house signs playa large role in
directing people to houses for sale. Mr. Pace submitted written comments stating the necessity of real
estate sign in the home-buying process.
Mayor Dovey asked Assistant City ManagerRoe to work with Ms. Taylor on her issue and referred the
sign code amendment requests to the Land Use/Transportation Committee.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the June 17,2008 Regular & Special Meetings - Approved
b. Vouchers - Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report - May 2008 - Approved
d. Acceptance of Grant Funding from the W A Traffic Commission and Purchase of
Motorcycles for Police Traffic Unit - Approved
e. Acceptance of Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects- Approved
f. Bid Award - 500 Gallon Above Ground Fuel Tank - Approved
g. Date Setting for Public Hearing on the 2009-2014 Transportation Improvement Plan-
Approved
h. 2008/2009 Commute Trip Reduction Contract Amendment - Approved
1. 1 Oth Ave. S Stormwater Improvement Project - S 308th Lateral Drainage Intercept
Project and Outlet Channel Modification Project Status Update and Request to
Combine the Three Projects - Approved
J. Resolution: Ming Court Final Plat Approval
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Councilmember Duclos second. The motion carried 7-0.
6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution: ST2 Ballot Measure
City Manager Beets reviewed the Resolution before the City Council stating the Council has
previously gone on record supporting the ST2 proposal. This latest Resolution will further define
Federal Way's position endorsing a route that extends at least to 272nd Street as the potential southerly
terminus point. This proposed route will provide a clear nexus with established park-and-ride stations
as well as provide a clear route for potential expansion to Tacoma in the future.
Mr. Beets continued to state this resolution urges the Sound Transit Board to adjust the duration ifits
package to 15 years.
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MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval ofa Resolution expressing appreciation for
272nd Street as a potential light-rail transit southerly terminus point for an ST2 Package and urging
Sound Transit to bring light-rail transit at least to that point. Councilmember Burbidge second. The
motion carried 7-0.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar reported the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board has agreed to
approve contingency funding for the Pacific Highway S. HOV lanes. She thanked staff for their hard
work on the upcoming Red, White and Blues Festival.
Councilmember Burbidge thanked the public for their citizen comments; reported the next meeting of
the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee is scheduled for July 3, 2008; and
update the Council/community on upcoming community events including the RWBs Festival on July
4, 2008.
Councilmember Duclos attended a water quality coloring contest recently at Lakehaven Utility District
and toured the facility; she thanked the public for their comments tonight, and reminded people to
please leave their pets indoors during the 4th of July.
Councilmember Ferrell wished everyone a safe and happy 4th of July and thanked staff for their work
on the Sound Transit Resolution.
Deputy Mayor Faison reported the King County Growth Management Planning Council approved a
change in the North Highline Potential Annexation Area. The change allows the City of Burien to
move forward with a public vote for the annexation after consulting and negotiating with the City of
Seattle.
Mayor Dovey reported the next Town Hall meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2008 at the Community
Center and reported on a recent event honoring mentors for school age children. He stated more
mentors are needed and asked anyone interested in becoming a mentor to contact the Federal Way
School District.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Beets stated the Executive Session is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes
with no action.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:50 PM to discuss the following:
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Evaluation ofa Public Employee Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
b. Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dovey adjourned the regular meeting at 9:36 PM.
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ATTEST:
Laura Hathaway, City Clerk
Approved by Council on: fJ J 15/ Of