Council MIN 11-18-2008 Regular
~~ Federal Way
MEETING MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 18,2008 -7:00 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Deputy Mayor Eric Faison, Councilmembers
Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Dini Duclos.
The Council excused Councilmember Linda Kochmar's absence.
Staff present: City Manager Neal Beets, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol
McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Brian Wilson led the Pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation: Historv Awareness
Deputy Mayor Faison read the Proclamation into the record, and presented it to members
of the Federal Way Historical Society. The Society presented the Council with copies of
the new book titled Images of America - Federal Way.
Proclamation: Buy and Celebrate Local
Councilmember Burbidge read the Proclamation into the record and presented it. She
encouraged citizens to buy locally this holiday season.
Police Chief's Citizen Commendation
Police Chief Wilson presented a medal to Tacoma resident Graham L. Malek. On
September 3, 2008, Mr. Malek pursued and detained a robbery suspect until the police
were able to arrive.
Certificate of Appointment: Diversity Commission
Councilmember Duclos presented Susan Honda with a Certificate of Appointment.
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City ManaQer: EmerQinQ Issues
City Manager Beats announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Patricia Boston stated on October 7, her family home caught on fire. She had hoped that
while repairs occurring, she, her disabled husband, and his service dog could live in a trailer
on their property. However, this is against city policy. She asked the Council to make
exceptions for residents who experience disasters similar to what her family experienced.
Nancv Jaenicke from the Reach Out Organization thanked Council for supporting services
for the homeless in the community. She is continuing in her efforts to establish men's
homeless shelter. Unfortunately, King County is allocating funding to existing organizations
rather than startup organizations. She reviewed the services the organization has provided
to date.
A.J. VauQhn, Pastor of Life Way Church spoke in support of the Reach Out Organization
and the services they have provided to homeless men.
H David Kaplan complimented the Planning Staff for their great work. He has provided staff
with comments and recommendations on numerous items. He thanked them for
considering his comments and for taking the time to meet with him.
Donald Barovic reported on flooding issues in parts of the City during heavy rains. He also
reported that a coyote killed one of his animals. He feels citizens should be able to shoot
coyotes when they attack animals.
Harold Hearse thanked Council for creating the French Lake dog-park. It is such a great
addition to the city, and people are always using the park. He would love to see it grow or
the addition of another dog-park.
Kevin Morris also expressed thanks for the French Lake dog-park. People come from
neighboring cities to the park and heard the city might be considering a dog area at
Adelaide Park. If this is true, he would like to like to help however possible to see it move
forward.
Joanne HUQal reported on Park Pals, a volunteer group that is fundraising to collect money
for development of a pond at French Lake dog-park.
City Clerk Carol McNeilly read into the record a letter from Pat Altman and Sandy Pettit
stating their support for construction of a performing arts center.
Susan Honda thanked the Council for her recent appointment to the Diversity Commission.
She serves on the Art Commission, and reported they recommended against awarding
Knutzen Theatre management contract to Centerstage.
Gene Beaslev who lives in unincorporated King County; stated the City's regulations on
firearms are in violation of the State preemption. He has corresponded with the legal staff
on this issue.
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Garv Anderson spoke regarding the City Center Access Plan. His home will be demolished
when the plan in implemented, however, until the City purchases his home he is sitting in
limbo. He asked the city to re-design the plan, or start purchasing homes that will be
demolished enabling residents to make plans for moving.
John Ribarv also spoke regarding City Center Access project. He suggested the city
relocate the power lines on South 324th as part of the project.
Linda Combs stated her home would also be demolished as part of the City Center access
project. She does not feel the city should move forward with the expansion of 312th. She is
concerned with how existing roads are handled during freezing weather and suggested the
city invest money into maintaining current streets rather than creating new ones.
Alan Brvce spoke on behalf of Centerstage organizations. The management proposal the
organization submitted for the Knutzen Family saves both the city and Centerstage money
plus provided 20 weeks of performances at the thearte. He encouraged the Council to
award the proposal to the Centerstage organization.
Ed Barnev,President of the Federal Way School Board, stated the multi-family tax
exemption that the Council will be discussing at a future meeting is harmful to the students
by limiting bonds. The Board would like the City to repeal the property tax exemption.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: November 4, Special Meeting, November 4 Regular Meeting,
November 5 Special Meeting -APPROVED
b. Federal Way Public Schools 2009 Capital Facilities Plan & Impact Fee (LUTC 11-3-
08) -APPROVED
c. Pacific Hwy. South HOV Lanes Phase IV (Dash Point Rd. to S 312th) Project-
85% Design Status Report (LUTC 11-3-08) -APPROVED
d. Interlocal Agreement with Lakehaven Utility District for Design & Construction
of S 356th at SR 99 Intersection Improvement Project (LUTC 11-3-08) -APPROVED
e. Ordinance: Commute Trip Reduction (First reading 11-4-08) ORDINANCE #08-586
f. Grant Funding for Police Department Registered Sex Offender Program (PRHSP
11-6-08) -APPROVED
g. Federal Way Community Center Cafe Vendor (PRHSP 11-6-08) -APPROVED
MOTION: DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. 2009-2010 Proposed Biennial Budget
Mayor Dovey read the rules of the public hearing and opened the Public Hearing at 8:25
p.m. Finance Director, Tho Kraus, provided a brief presentation on the proposed 2009-2010
Budget. Mayor Dovey called for public comments. Hearing none, he asked for Council
questions. Hearing none, he declared the hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION: MAYOR DOVEY MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2009-
2010 PROPOSED BUDGET; DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Lieutenants' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
City Attorney, Pat Richardson, provided a summary of the recent revisions to the
agreement. She stated the bargaining team's recommendation is to approve the
agreement.
MOTION: DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE LIEUTENANTS'
ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; COUNCILMEMBER
FERRELL SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 6-0
b. Centerstage Management Proposal for the Knutzen Family Theater
Mary Faber, Recreations and Culural Services Supervisor provided a brief presentation
on this item. Centerstage has managed the theatre for the past four years. The Arts
Commission reviewed their current proposal, and their recommendation was to conduct a
Request for Proposal (RFP), rather than approve the Centerstage proposal.
Finance Director Tho Kraus reviewed the 2008 financial history for the Knutzen Family
Theatre. Council discussed the option of conducting an RFP.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL TO MANAGE THE KNUTZEN FAMILY; DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON
SECOND.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember Duclos requested the item come back to
Council at the February 17, 2009 meeting for action. The friendly amendment was
accepted by maker and second.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
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c. Extend Bond financing for AMC Theater Site Purchase
Assistant City Manager, Bryant Enge, stated this was a follow up from discussion at the
November 4 Council meeting. The maturity date for the bond that was used to purchase
the AMC Theater property is December 28, 2008. If the City extends the maturity date to
December 2009, it will collect interest on the $4,100,000. principal.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO
SECOND READING ON DECEMBER 2, 2008; Councilmember Burbidge second.
VOTE: THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. 2009 Property Tax Ordinance
Finance Director, Tho Kraus, provided the Council with a brief presentation on the 2009
Property Tax Ordinance.
MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO
SECOND READING ON DECEMBER 2, 2008; DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell had no report.
Councilmember Duclos provided a summary of the Metropolitan Solid Waste Forum
meeting she attended.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the South Area Transportation Board met and
discussed road tolling. She would like the Council to discuss the Light Rail Plan at a future
meeting.
Councilmember Park reported that he will be speaking to the Advancing Leadership Group.
The next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee is
November 25,2008 in the Hylebos Room.
Mayor Dovey reported that he would also be speaking to the Advancing Leadership group.
Deputy Mayor Faison had no report.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Beets stated the Council will be adjourning into Executive Session to discuss
Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4 )(b); which should last
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approximately 25 minutes with no action anticipated.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned to executive session at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened at 9:16 p.m.
The Council discussed the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for staff. The Council
consensus was to allow City Manager Beets flexibility in awarding a 4.5% COLA adjustment
to staff.
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Council, Mayor Dovey adjourned the meeting at 9:20
p.m.
ATTEST:
Approved by Council: December 2, 2008
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