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Council MIN 04-21-2009 Special/Regular A Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL April 21, 2009 SPECIAL MEETING 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL www.cityoffederalway.com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Councilmember's present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Councilmembers Dini Duclos, Linda Kochmar, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Jim Ferrell. 2. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS a. Diversity Commission - conducted in the Hylebos Room Mayor Dovey and Councilmembers Duclos and Ferrell interviewed candidates for the Diversity Commission. b. Parks & Recreation Commission - conducted in Council Chambers Councilmembers Park, Burbidge and Kochmar interviewed candidates for the Parks & Recreation Commission. 3. DISCUSSION 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION .. Evaluation of a Publio Employee Pursuant to RC'N 42.30.110(1 )(g) .. Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 4 2.dO.11 0(1 )(i) .. Property /\cquisition 42.30.110(1 )(c) The Council did not conduct and Executive Session 5. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Approved by Council: May 5,2009 City Council Special Meeting April 21, 2009 Page 1 of 1 ~ Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL April 21, 2009 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL www.cityoffederalway.com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember's present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Deputy Mayor Eric Faison, Councilmembers Dini Duclos, Linda Kochmar, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Jim Ferrell. Staff present: City Manger Neal Beets, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Coach Roach led the pledge of allegiance. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: National Day of Prayer - May 7 Deputy Mayor Faison read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Coach Roach. b. Proclamation: Silver Star Banner Day Deputy Mayor Faison read the proclamation into the record. c. Proclamation: National Elder Law Month Deputy Mayor Faison read the proclamation into the record and presented it to SaketSengarfrom Johnson & Nagaich Law Firm. d. Presentation: Federal Way High School Boys & Girls Basketball Teams Mayor Dovey presented certificates of recognition to the players and coaches. e. Presentation: Decatur High School Boys Basketball Team Mayor Dovey presented certificates of recognition to the players and coaches. f. Presentation: Todd Beamer Boys Basketball Team Mayor Dovey presented certificates of recognition to the players and coaches. g. South County Plan for Homeless Mayor Dovey announced this item was postponed to the May 5 Council Meeting. City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of6 h. Ceremonial Swearing in of Police Officers Chief Wilson introduced two new Police Officers. City Clerk Carol McNeilly delivered the oath of office to the officers. i. Life Saving Award to Police Officer Kelly Smith Police Chief Wilson presented Officer Kelly Smith with the Life Saving Award. Officer Smith played a crucial role in preventing a man from committing suicide. j. Police Chiefs Commendation to Police Evidence Technician Marina Krasnovid Ms. Krasnovid was nominated by her supervisor for her outstanding performance in her position. Chief Wilson presented her with a Chiefs Commendation Award. k. Police Chief's Citation to Michael Mayovsky Officer Stacey Eckert nominated Mr. Mavosky for his volunteer efforts with the Special Olympics and other community events. I. Police Chief's Citation to Randall Johnson Chief Wilson presented Mr. Randall Johnson with a Police Chief's Citation for assisting the Police in apprehending a felon in his neighborhood. m. City Manager Emerging Issues & Introduction of New Employees City Manager Neal Beets reported that toxic algae was found in Steel Lake. The City will be posting signs in the area warning people to stay out of the water. Mayor Dovey read his letter that addressed safety issues at FW Transit Center. The letter will be published in tomorrow's edition of the Federal Way Mirror. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Bettv Tavlor stated she would like the Council to establish a Citizen Review Panel that would review police conduct at the request of the City Council. She provided the Council with information on the City of Tacoma's Citizen Review Panel. Rov Parke spoke regarding his pending lawsuit against the City. Diane Howell spoke in support of Roy Park's lawsuit. 5. CONSENT AGENDA** Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety 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: April 2, 2009 Special Meeting, April 7, 2009 Special and Regular Meeting APPROVED b. Resolution: Intent to form North Lake Management District Number 1. (LUTC 4-6-09) APPROVED Reso. No. 09-542 c. Authorization to Bid: Surface Water Maintenance Tilt Trailer (LUTC 4-6-09) APPROVED d. Emergency Road Repair 20th Place S.W. (LUTC 4-6-09) APPROVED e. Donation of two retired Police vehicles to Criminal Justice Training Commission (PRHSPSC 4-14- 09) APPROVED f. Agreement between City Of Federal Way and Puget Sound Educational Service District relating to funding for Reinvesting in Youth (PRHSPSC 4-14-09) APPROVED City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of6 g. /\groement between Federal '.^lay Polioe Department/\nd Washington /\uto Theft Prevention .^.uthority ('.^JATP/\); Grant for an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) (PRHSPSC 414 09) h. Resolution: Succession for Governing the City of Federal Way in Times of Emergency (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) APPROVED Reso. No. 09-543 i. RFP: Fireworks (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) j. Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan (PRHSPSC 4 1409) k. Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG 2009) (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) APPROVED I. School Resource Officer Contract (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) APPROVED m. Service Agreement for the Commons at Federal Way Police Services (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) APPROVED n. Federal 'Nay Community Center Marketing and Strategio Plan Implementation (PRHSPSC 414 09) Councilmember Burbidge pulled item 5.g. from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Dovey pulled items 5.j. and 5.n. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Council member Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0 5.g. Aareement between Federal Way Police Department and Washinaton Auto Theft Prevention Authority (W A TPA); Grant for an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) Chief Wilson provided background information on this program. FW is the largest operating task force under this grant. MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the agreement with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority. Councilmember Park second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. 5.j. Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan (PRHSPSe 4-14-09) Mayor Dovey asked clarifying questions of staff. MOTION: Mayor Dovey moved adoption ofthe Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan. Burbidge second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. 5.n Federal Way Community Center MarketinQ and Strateaic Plan Implementation (PRHSPSe 4-14 -Qfll Mayor Dovey asked questions regarding the ranking system used for the proposals. MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved to accept the proposal from Cipalla Communications Inc. and authorize staff to negotiate the agreement. Councilmember Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 6-1, Mayor Dovey dissenting. 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Appointments to Diversity Commission MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to; Reappoint Susan Honda as a voting member, with a term expiring May 31,2012. Appoint Cynthia Panlasigui and Arlene Gutierrez as voting members, with terms expiring May 31,2012. Appoint Charlene Yamasaki as an alternate to fill the City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of6 remainder of a term expiring May 31, 2011. Appoint Troy Smith, George Baker and Mirya Roach as alternate members, with terms expiring May 31,2012. Councilmember Kochmar second. VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Deputy Mayor Faison recused. b. Appointment Parks & Recreation Commission Council member Burbidge moved to appoint current alternate Karl "Ingo" Zimmer to a voting position with a term expiring April 31, 2012. Appoint Louise Wessel, Dwight Otto and Justin Schmitter as alternate members, with terms expiring April 30, 2012. Councilmember Kochmar second. VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Deputy Mayor Faison recused. c. City Center Access Proiect: Approval of the Recommended Alternative (Council MtQs: 3/3/09. 3/17/09 & 4/2/09) Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave a brief presentation this project. Staff is before the Council tonight to get direction on which alternative to begin an environmental assessment. Public Comment: City Clerk read the following comments into the record: Diana Noble-Gulliiford opposes Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Sandy Paul-Lvle commented on Senior Traffic Engineer Maryanne Zukowski's professionalism and helpfulness while working on this project. Maroaret Revhner opposes Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Gary Anderson asked the Council to purchase homes that will be demolished for the City Center Access project sooner. Larry Paterson spoke in support of Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Clara McArthur spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Harry Horan spoke in support Alternative 1 at South 31 ih Street. Bill Linehan spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Julie Vance spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312lh Street.. She has collected over 800 signatures opposing Alternative 1. Laurie Haoedorn spoke against Alternative 1 at South 31ih Street. Sue Bentlev spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Mont Decker spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Robert Youno spoke against Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Tim Burns spoke against 5-lane expansion in the city. City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of6 H. David Kaplan encouraged Council to re-evaluate the timelines for CIP projects. Russ Novak spoke against 5 lane expansion along Military Road. Council asked clarifying questions of staff regarding project costs, the possibility of constructing certain portions of the project. MOTION: Councilmember Duclos moved to not approve Alternative 1 at South 312th Street. Councilmember Ferrell second. VOTE: Motion carried 4-3, Mayor Dovey, Deputy Mayor Faison and Councilmember Park dissenting. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of staff option 3. (Approve no build option and close out the project). Councilmember Ferrell second. VOTE: Motion carried 6-1, Councilmember Park dissenting. 7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ferrell thanked Mayor Dovey and the police for responding to the security issues at the Transit Center. Councilmember Duclos reported on an upcoming Solid Waste Committee meeting. Councilmember Kochmar reported the Writers Retreat at Dumas Bay Center was this coming weekend. The community garden at the Senior Center will open on May 1. Councilmember Burbidge reported recent changes to public transit in Federal Way. She thanked the 200 plus volunteers who worked at the city parks last weekend. The next PRHSPSC meeting is May 12. Councilmember Park reported the next FEDRAC meeting is April 28. Deputy Mayor Faison stated he will not be running for re-election next year. Mayor Dovey reported on an economic development meeting he attended last week. Tomorrow he will attend the SCORE Meeting. MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved to suspend the Council rules and continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Councilmember Ferrell second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. 8. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Neal Beets stated the Council would be adjourning into Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes to discuss Evaluation of a Public Employee Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g), Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) and Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(c). City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of6 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION · Evaluation of a Public Employee Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g) · Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) · Property Acquisition 42.30.110(1 )(c) The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. At 10:30 p.m., the City Attorney stated the Executive Session would continue for approximately 15 additional minutes. At 10:45 p.m., the City Attorney reported the Executive Session would continue for approximately 15 minutes. At 11 :00 p.m., the City Attorney reported the Executive Session was estimated to continue for 5 additional minutes. The Council adjourned from Executive Session at 11 :05 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Dovey adjourned the meeting at 11 :05 p.m. ATTEST: Approved by Council: May 5, 2009 City Council April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6of6