Council MIN 09-07-2010 Special & RegularMINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 7, 2010 — 5:30 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the special meeting to order at the hour of 5:30 pm.
Councilmembers in attendance: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, Roger Freeman, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian W ilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy City
Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
At 5:30 pm Mayor Kochmar adjourned to Executive Session for approximately 90 minutes.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
• Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
• Sale of Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(c)
3. ADJOURN
The Council returned to Chambers at 6:35 pm.
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:35 pm.
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St ph n Courtney, CMC, Deput ity Clerk
Approved by Council: September 21, 2010
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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 7, 2010 — 7:00 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the regular meeting to order at the hour of 7:00 pm.
Councilmembers in attendance: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, Roger Freeman, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Federal Way Police Officer Ron Potts led the flag salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificates of Appointment — Youth Commission
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented certificates of appointment to the Youth Commissioners
in attendance. Councilmember Burbidge thanked the Youth Commission for the important work they
do throughout the year.
b. Proclamation: Constitution Week — September 17-23
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented the Constitution Week Proclamation to Peggy
Eisaman. She thanked Council for their continued support of Constitution Week.
c. Proclamation: Mavors Dav of Concern for the Hunqrv — September 25
Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Linda Purlee of the South King County
MultiService Center. Mayor Kochmar and Ms. Purtee both encouraged citizens to support the food
drive and thanked Waste Management for partnering for a curbside pickup day.
d. Citv Manaqer Emerqinq Issues / Introduction of New Emplovees
City Manager/Police Chief Brian W ilson announced there were no new employees to introduce tonight
and asked for the following two presentations:
• Judge David Larson, Federal Way Municipal Court - Work Crew Services
Judge David Larson distributed information to Council and briefly highlighted many benefits of
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the Work Crew Service program. He introduced Sue White, Municipal Court Supervisor who
further spoke about the program and Community Corrections Supervisor for the Department
of Corrections Jim Thorburn. Judge Larson, Ms. White, and Mr. Thorburn answered various
questions from Council.
• Flashing Yellow Arrow
Senior Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave a brief presentation on the history and success of
the Flashing Yellow Arrow program. Mr. Perez answered various questions from Council.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard, asked for clarification on the utility tax added to her bill to fund police officers-
she would like to know if the tax will be repealed if police officers are laid off. She further questioned
the procedures followed for sign collection.
Diana Noble-Gulliford, spoke against item 7(b) Council Bill #548 Residential Off-Street Parking
Requirements on tonighYs agenda. She further spoke against allowing the 10-year tax abatement
for the Twin Development project downtown; she feels it is a undue financial burden on the
remaining residents of Federal Way to cover the cost of services.
H. David Kaplan, noted the 2010 Fall round of the Tourism Enhancement Grants are now being
accepted. Grant Applications and criteria for the remaining $18,000 worth of grants can be found on
the city's website or by calling Lillian Yeh. Deadline for submission is September 30
Lori Sechrist and Julie Clearv, spoke in support of item 5(i) on tonighYs Consent Agenda for the
Lake Dolloff neighborhood.
Tom Medhurst, thanked Federal Way Police Officer Villa Nueva for his sensitive handling and
response to an elderly neighoborwelfare check. Mr. Medhurst noted unfortunatelythe neighbor had
passed away, and offered his and his neighborhood's thanks to the officer for his handling of this
situation.
Jerrv Graham, spoke in support of item 5(i) on tonighYs agenda for speed humps in the Lake Dolloff
neighborhood.
Julie Vance, spoke in strong opposition to item 7(b) Council Bill #548 Residential Off-Street Parking
Requirements on tonighYs agenda. She noted she feels her rights are being taken away, and as a
RV and Boat owner, she keeps immaculate care of her home and recreational equipment.
Maureen Hathawav, Vice-President of the Federal Way Historical Society invited Council to attend
the Historical Societies Annual Meeting on September 18 from 12pm — 2pm. They will be
discussing accomplishments and goals.
City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson briefly responded to questions raised during public
comment. Mayor Kochmar thanked all who spoke.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Ifems listed below have been previously reviewed in their enfirety 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: August 3, 2010 Special and Regular Meetings and August 24, 2010 Special Meeting -
approved
b. Monthly Financial Report-approved
c. Vouchers-approved
d. City Website Improvements-approved
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e. Functional Training Fitness Equipment Purchase-approved
f. Replace Steel Lake Beach Security Camera and Repair WIFI Equipment-approved
g. RESOLUTION: Amendment of Resolution Identifying Positions Authorized to Administer
Investment Pool-approved Resolution # 10-596
h. Nautilus NTS '10 — 4th Ave. S. (S. Dash Point Road to S 308th Street) -approved
i. Lake Dolloff NTS '10 — 33rd Place S/S 334th StreeU38th Ave. S/S 328th Street (Weyerhaeuser
Way South to Military Road S) -approved
j. 2010 Pedestrian Safety Projects — Preliminary Project List and Authorization to Bid-approved
k. Negotiation of a Contract for Marketing/ Communications for Dumas Bay Centre-approved
I. Agreement for Work Crew Services-approved
m. Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Grant to Purchase One
Radar/Lidar Device-approved
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR DUCLOS TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FREEMAN. The motion passed unanimously.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Assiqnment of the Purchase and Sale for the Old AMC Theater Site
Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty gave a brief staff report and history on this
project. If approved, this would assign the current contract from United Properties to Twin
Development with a closing date of September 30, 2010. Mr. Doherty answered various
clarifying questions from Councilmembers.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS, PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE;
SECOND BY BURBIDGE. The motion passed 6-1; Ferrell dissenting.
7. INTRODUCTION / FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #547 Speed Limits — Proposed Chanqes
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Speed Limits; amending FWRC
8.30.040.
Deputy City Clerk Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
DEPUTY MAYOR DUCLOS MOVED THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT
THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously.
b. Council Bill #548 Residential Off-Street Parkinq Requirements
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to residential off-street parking;
amending FWRC 19.05.140; amending FWRC 19.130 Article VII; and repealing FWRC 19.130.230.
Deputy City Clerk Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
DEPUTY MAYOR DUCLOS MOVED TO SEND THIS ORDINANCE BACK TO THE LAND/USE
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER PUBLIC INPUT; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY
SECOND. The motion passed unanimously.
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c. Council Bill #549 Update the Federal Wav Revised Code to Reflectthe Chanqe Governmentto
Mayor-Council.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Reflecting the Change of
Government to the Mayor-Council in the Federal Way Revised Code; amending FWRC Sections 1.05.020;
1.15.160; 1.15.080; 1.30.040; 1.35.050; 2.05.060; 2.29.050; 2.29.070; 2.45.020; 2.45.050; 2.45.080;
2.50.040; 2.55.010; 2.55.030;2.55.040; 2.60.060; 2.65.050; 2.70.030; 2.80.050; 2.85.030; 3.05.010;
3.10.020; 3.20.020; 3.35.090; 3.45.030; 3.50.010; 3.50.020; 3.50.030; 3.50.040; 3.50.080; 3.50.090;
3.50.100; 3.50.110; 3.50.120; 3.50.130; 3.50.140; 3.50.150; 3.50.160; 3.50.170; 3.50.180; 3.50.190;
3.50.200; 3.50.210; 3.50.220; 3.50.230; 3.50.240; 3.50.250; 3.50.260; 3.50.270; 3.50.280; 3.50.290;
3.50.300; 3.50.310; 3.50.320; 3.5Q.330; 3.50.340; 3.50.350; 3.50.360; 3.50.380; 3.50.390; 6.10.110;
6.50.050; 7.03.020; 8.15.090; 8.30.040; 12.25.090; 19.40.050; 19.60.030; 19.80.050; 19.95.090.
Deputy City Clerk Courtney read the ordinance title into the record.
Councilmember Freeman asked clarification questions.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED THE ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT
AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; DEPUTY MAYOR DUCLOS SECOND.
The motion passed unanimously.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Freeman reported the Public Works Department is hosting a recycling event on
September 18� He further announced the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is seeking
nominations to honor citizens for their community service work.
Councilmember povey announced everyone is invited to an Open House at Valley Communications
where you can tour the facility. He noted the SCORE facility now has a total of five employees who
have all come from various other local agencies.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety
Council Committee meeting is September 14 at 5:30 pm. She further reported on various regional
meetings and community events.
Councilmember Ferrell reported he recently attended King County Councilmember Pete Von
Reichbauer's Good Egg Breakfast. He further encouraged citizens to attend the Sand Castle
Competition which will be held throughout the next month.
Councilmember Park reported on his attendance at regional meetings and noted the next meeting
of the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Council Committee will be held
September 28 at 5:30 pm.
Deputy Mayor Duclos reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and reported the
Multi Service Center has finally moved into their new facility and are pleased with the new space.
Mayor Kochmarencouraged citizens to participate in the Mayor's Month of Concem forthe Hungry.
She noted many stores including: Fred Meyers, Top Food, Wall Mart, Safeway and City Hall will be
accepting canned food donations on September 25`
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson reported on the recent officer involved shooting and
subsequent investigation. He further announced the planned Executive Session for tonight's
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meeting has been canceled.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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. . . CANCELED
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Kochmar adjourned the regular meeting of the
Federal Way City Council at 8:40 pm.
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Approved by Council on: September 21, 2010
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