Council MIN 09-02-2008 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 2, 2008
Regular Meeting Minutes
7:00 PM
(www.cityoffederalway.com)
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM. Councilmembers Kochmar, Duclos,
Burbidge, and Ferrell present. Deputy Mayor Faison and Councilmember Park were excused.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Mayer, Federal Way Wal-Mart, led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
· Ceremonial Swearing in of New Officers: Chief Wilson introduced new officers
Robert Guillermo, Christopher Mickelsen and Kelly Smith to the Council and audience.
Deputy City Clerk Krystal Roe then swore in the officers and offered her congratulations.
. Police Department Recognition Awards: Chief Wilson presented awards to the
following officers in recognition of outstanding service and accomplishment:
· Officer Stacy Eckert - Chiefs Citation given in recognition of her commitment to the
community, especially her work last year to raise over $4,500 for the Special
Olympics at a one-day event last year.
· Officer Grant Bassett - Life Saving Award given in recognition of his efforts to save
the life ofa citizen at the Commons Mall on June 18,2008 using CPR.
. Recognition: Federal Way Reign '93 (U-14) National Champions: Mayor Dovey
presented the team with individual and group certificates recognizing their
accomplishment as national champions. The team received a standing ovation from the
audience.
· Proclamation: Constitution Week: Councilmember Ferrell read the proclamation into
the record. The proclamation was accepted by Peggy Eisenman on behalf of the Lakota
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Eisenman thanked the
Council for their continued support of recognizing the Constitution Week.
. Proclamation: National Preparedness Month - Federal Way Storm Ready:
Councilmember Duclos read the proclamation into the record. The proclamation was
accepted by Ted Buehner and Tim Colman of the National Weather Service.
To date, only three other agencies in King County have been recognized as Storm Ready,
including Seattle, Shoreline, Kent and King County. Statewide, 39 agencies have earned
this distinction along with 1,300 nationally.
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Mr. Buehner and Mr. Colman applauded the efforts of the City to earn this distinction
and presented the Council with signs proclaiming its storm ready status. They also
specifically recognized Ray Gross, Emergency Management Coordinator, for his hard
work in helping the City meeting storm ready requirements.
. City Manager Emerging Issues - Introduction of New Employees: There were no new
employees to introduce.
· Mr. Beets reminded the Council and audience of a planned public outreach meeting
regarding the City Center Access project scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2008 from
10:00 a.m. to noon at the Belmor Mobile Home Park. Residents were encouraged to
attend to learn more about this project.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Betty Taylor: Was pleased to announce the success of her recent campaign to get wire
baskets installed on motorized scooters at the Commons.
James Pryal: Addressed the Council regarding his concerns over recent tree and vegetation
removal from the greenbelt behind his home. Specifically, he noted damage to a Lakehaven
utility structure which, in his opinion, may be compromising their system. Councilmember
Kochmar stated she'd follow up with Lakehaven regarding his concerns.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Approval of the August 5, 2008 Regular and Special Meetings - PASSED
b. July 2008 Monthly Financial Report - PASSED
c. Approval of Vouchers - PASSED
d. 2008/2009 Flex Pass for City Hall Employees - PASSED
e. Washington Auto Theft Prevention Grant Program - PASSED
f. RESOLUTION: Eagle Manor Preliminary Plat Approval - PASSED - Resolution
No. 08-533
g. 2008 Asphalt Overlay - Project Acceptance and Retainage Release - PASSED
h. ORDINANCE: South 348th Street at First Avenue South Intersection Improvement
Project Condemnation - PASSED - Ordinance No. 08-582
MOTION:
Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Councilmember Duclos Second. Motion carried 5 - O.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Street Vacation for Portion of South 320th Street
Councilmember Kochmar read the rules outlining the public hearing procedures into the
record. Mayor Dovey called the Public Hearing to order at 7:45 p.m.
John Mulkey, Street Systems Engineer presented his staff report to the Council and noted
staff recommendation to approve the street vacation.
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Mike Bahne with Quadrant gave public testimony supporting the street vacation and
noted his project team was present to provide any answers Council may have.
Quadrant representatives were asked to describe their project. They replied the
development is cottage-style, meaning the homes are relatively small and are on small-
sized lots; 2,000 - 4,000 square-foot lots. They also noted the homes are more affordable
than traditional developments.
MOTION:
Councilmember Kochmar moved to approve the request for street vacation and direct
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance vacating a portion of the right of way
within South 320th Street and present to Council for first reading upon payment for
the land to be vacated with the following conditions:
1. Grant an easement to Olympic Pipeline where their pipeline crosses the area to be
vacated.
2. Grant an easement to Tacoma Water where their pipeline crosses the area to be
vacated.
3. The street vacation will not be in effect until the overhead utilities have been
undergrounded.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Burbidge. Motion carried 5 - O.
Mayor Dovey closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Parks & Recreations Commission Appointments: Candidates were interviewed by
Councilmembers Burbidge, Duclos and Kochmar and Parks & Recreation Commission
Chair Fred Konkell at a special meeting immediately preceding this regular meeting.
MOTION:
Councilmember Burbidge moved to appoint the following candidates to the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
REGULAR TERM ALTERNATE TERM
MEMBER EXPIRES MEMBER EXPIRES
a. Scott Chaffey 4/30/2009 a. Sheri McConnaughey 4/30/2009
b. Modesto "Mody" Catahan 4/30/2011 b. Karl "Ingo" Zinner 4/30/2011
c. Julio Diaz 4/30/2011 c. Jack Sharlock 4/30/2011
d. Martin Moore 4/30/2011
Motion seconded by Councilmember Duclos. Motion carried 5 - o.
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b. Arts Commission Appointments: Candidates were interviewed by Mayor Dovey and
Councilmember Ferrell and Arts Commission Chair Peggy LaPorte at a special meeting
immediately preceding this regular meeting.
MOTION:
Councilmember Ferrell moved to appoint the following candidates to the Arts
Commission:
REGULAR
APPOINTMENTS
TERM
EXPIRES
ALTERNATE
APPOINTMENTS
TERM
EXPIRES
12/31/2011
a. Linda Pratt
12/31/2009 a. Maureen Hathaway
b. David Bauch
12/31/2011
Motion seconded by Councilmember Kochmar. Motion carried 5 - o.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos had nothing to report
Councilmember Ferrell had nothing to report.
Councilmember Burbidge reminded citizens of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services &
Public Safety Committee Meeting on September 9, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. She also
encouraged citizens to attend upcoming theater presentations during the month of
September through Centerstage and the Knutzen Family Theater. She announced the
upcoming women's triathlon on September 6 and encouraged citizens to get their tickets
and reservations made for the Friend's of the Hylebos Ruby Dance and Dinner on
September 27.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked Betty Taylor for her efforts on behalf of disabled
citizens to get the motorized scooters equipped with baskets. She also extended her
appreciation to Gary Martindale, General Manager of The Commons for his willingness
to listen and for updating to the scooters. She thanked Chief Wilson for his efforts to
seek reaccreditation for his department through CALEA. She also thanked Ray Gross
and Cary Roe for their efforts in improving emergency preparedness in Federal Way.
Mayor Dovey announced a meeting planed at Valley Communications headquarters with
Chief Wilson on Friday, September 5. He next spoke about the importance of the
September 27 Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry. Mayor Dovey will be
challenging organizations and churches in Federal Way to make September their priority
month for food collection and donations. He noted many groups have more clothes than
food in their banks and the need for donations is critical. Therefore, he's challenging
volunteers to turn out to grocery stores and bring in record donations. He thanked the
many volunteers and grocery stores who have already begun their efforts to collect food
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for the food banks. He also extended his appreciation to Peggy LaPorte and Fred Konkell
for their participation in the commission interviews.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Beets was asked to provide an update on the red light camera pilot program. Mr.
Beets replied cameras have been installed to record drivers who run red lights at two of
the busiest intersections in the City.
The program is a one-year pilot program. At the conclusion of the pilot program staff
will share accident data comparing the intersections before and after implementing the
program. The goal of the program is to reduce accidents and increase intersection safety.
Mr. Beets stated the program's goal is not to create revenue; the City has not included
projected citation revenue into the budget.
The program will begin with a warning phase for the first month. During September,
drivers who enter the intersections on a red signal (not on a yellow) will receive a
warning by mail. After the first month, when the system has been proven to operate as
designed, drivers will begin receiving citations by mail. The current target date for the
citation phase is October.
Citations will only be issued to drivers entering intersections on a red signal. Drivers will
not receive a citation if they enter the intersection on a yellow signal. Mr. Beets stated a
press release will be issued in advance of the program's switch from the current warning
phase to the citation phase.
When drivers receive their citation, they will have an opportunity to review a 12-second
video of their infraction.
Councilmember Ferrell questioned when signs would be installed at the intersections.
Mr. Beets answered, and Chief Wilson concurred, signs have already been installed, but
only at the affected intersections. The City does not currently plan to install signs at all
intersections. Councilmember Ferrell expressed concern the signs may not be visible or
obvious to drivers. Chief Wilson committed to a field visit to ensure the signs have been
installed and their visibility is sufficient.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Approved by Council: q, I tJ . t)(5
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