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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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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
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