Council MIN 04-02-2013 RegularCITY OF
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MINUTES
fEDERAL WAY CiTY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETfNG
Council Chambers - City Ha11
April 2, 2013
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
City officials present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Kelly
Maloney, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember
Bob Celski, Councilmember Diana Noble-Gulliford and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANGE
Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Volunteer Spotliqht - Caleb Dawson
Mayor Pries# stated tonighYs Volunteer Spotlight focuses on one of Federal Way's
outstanding young student leaders. He introduced State Representative and former City
Councilmember Linda Kochmar, who presented Caleb Dawson with a Re�olution from the
Washington State House of Representatives in honor of his volunteer activities. Mayor
Priest presented Mr. Dawson with a letter signed by himself and the Council thanking him
for his volunteer and community activities. Mr. Dawson thanked Representative Kochmar
and the City Council for the recognition. He also thanked Advancing LeadershipYouth for
their program.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to amend the agenda deleting item 6.c.
Soundview Manor Preliminary Plat because Council will take action when the
matter comes before them at a iater date. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Counciimember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
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Motion carried 7-0
b. Certificate of Achievement: Thomas Anderson
Mayor Priest stated a young Federal Way swimmer; Thomas Anderson recently broke the
National Record for the 100-yard backstroke at the Western Regionals on March 16th at
the King County Aquatic Center. Mr. Anderson not only broke the record, but he is the first
swimmer in the 13-14 year old age group to swim the 100-yard backstroke in under 49
seconds. Mr. Anderson and his mother Dana testified in Olympia in support of HB 1543,
which would preserve cities' ability to use Lodging Tax Revenues to support major tourist
events that support the local economy. Mayor Priest presented Mr. Anderson with a
Certificate of Achievement recognizing his accomplishments. Mr. Anderson expressed his
gratitude for the recognition.
c. Proclamation: National Dav of Service — April 9th
Mayor Priest stated the City is participating in the first Mayor's Day of Recognition for
National Service. There are two outstanding national service groups represented this
evening —AmeriCorps and Earthcorps. Mayor Priest read the proclamation into the record.
While on the topic of volunteers, Mayor Priest noted the Police Department's volunteer
shopping cart recovery team continues to do great work. In March the team picked up and
returned 386 shopping carts to local retailers. Their work makes a huge difference in the
community by keeping the sidewalks and parking iots clear of abandoned shopping carts
and local businesses are appreciative of the service.
d. Puaet Sound Reqional Council — Growinq Transit in Communities
The Fuget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is sponsoring an initiative entitled "Growing
Transit Communities." PSRC Senior Planner Michael Hubner presented information on
this item. The program is funded by a$5M federal Grant. He indicated the intent of the
program is to capitalize on the ongoing $15B regional investment in high capacity transit.
He reviewed the major components of the 2011-2013 work program funded by the grant.
PSRC will be asking cites to enter into a voluntary compact, and subsequently more
detailed 1oca1 implementation agreements. He indicated PSRC would like to come back to
Council to present additional information once the recommendations are adopted by the
Growing Transit Communities Oversight Committee. Mr. Hubner reviewed the Corridor
Action Strategies which will be released this month for public comment. More information
can be found on the project website www.psrc.orq/qrowth/qrowing-transit-communities
e. Mavor's Emerqinq Issues
french L�ke Doa Park:
Parks, Public Works and Emergency Management Director Cary Roe provided
background information on the French Lake Dog Park. Since opening the Park, City staff
has facilitated meetings with residential neighbors to the North and Park Pals to discuss
neighbors' concerns. The City provides maintenance at the park and has made the
foltowing improvements to the park:
• repaired and secured the perimeter fence;
• created a 20-foot wide planed buffer area;
• created a separately fenced small dog area;
• installed a fence around the existing pond to restrict access when pond water
quality is a concern;
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installed five pet stations for use by park patrons;
resoived many drainage issues;
installed donated drinking fountain for park patrons and dogs.
Mr. Roe reviewed maintenance and operations that the City provides to the park.
The Council asked clarifying questions of Mr. Roe and discussed the option of filling the
pond at the park.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Joann Uqill, Park Pals President, stated the group is getting estimates from landscapers
on improving the pond.
Roy Parke commented on alleged City corruption and wrongful use of eminent domain.
Clara McArthur spoke in opposition to developing a PACC. She feels the issue should be
put to a vote of the citizens. She would like to see more consideration for the citizens who
pay the bills in the City.
Norma Blanchard commented on the Citizen Survey that was conducted in 2008. She
stated the number of respondents who support the development a PACC is minimal. She
feels the citizens should be able to vote on this issue.
Cindv Stanlev-Lee, General Manager of Commons Mall, spoke in support of developing a
PACC as it would benefit local performance groups who have to travel outside of the City
to host performances and would generate economic activity in the downtown.
5. CONSE'NT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in fheir 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: March 19, 2013 Special and Regular Meetings
b. Monthly Financial Report — february 2013
c. 1/ouchers
d. Use Community Center Capital Reserve to Purchase four New Spin Bikes
e. Amended and Restated Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement — Potential Adoption
Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through
5.e. Councilmember Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
'Motion carried 7-0
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
At their 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting the Council interviewed applicants seeking appointment
to the Human Services Commission and the Diversity Commission.
a. Human Services Commission Appointments
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Jack Stanford to the Human
Services Commission to fill the remainder of an unexpired term of January 31,
2016. Councilmember Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
CouMCilmember Honda Yes �
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Mo#ion carried 7-0
b. Diversi#v Commission Appointments
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to appoint Cheryl Carino-Burr to the
Diversity Commission to fill the remainder of an unexpired term of May 31, 2013
and ap:point Jim Miranda as an alternate member with a term of May 31, 2016.
Councilmember Duclos second.
Vofie:
Deputy Mayor Ferrell Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 7-0
c. Resolution: Soundview Manor Preliminarv Plat
A motion was made at the beginning of the meeting to postpone this item.
7. COU�iGIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos attended a RPC rneeting where they received a presentation on the
proposed King County Parks and Open Space Levy. The King County Executive has
proposed submitting a six-year Parks Levy to the voters to replace two levies expiring in 2013.
The EMS Levy was also on the meeting agenda. The City of Kirkland was in opposition to this
Levy; however; #hey are in discussions with King County to work out an arrangement. She
noted that she attended the Reach-Out Roller Mania fundraiser event.
Councilmember Noble-Gulliford reported she toured the SCORE Jail Facility on March 2gtn
On March 22"d she attended the Mirror Lake Elementary Cultural Fair.
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Councilmember Celski attended an Earthcorps clean-up event at Dumas Bay Park. If you wish
to volunteer for one of Earthcorps events you can sign up at www.Earthcorqs.org. Lastweek's
Reach-Out Roller Mania raised awareness on the issue of homelessness, and raised $5,500.
in donations. He thanked all who were involved in making the event a success.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be reviewing the
Tourism Enhancement Grant applications at their meeting next week. She attended a TIB
meeting where they discussed the adoption of a new method of evaluating project
applications. She attended the Boys and Girls Club breakfast today. The Federal Way
Symphony has a concert this Sunday. Centerstage Theater is presenting a show that features
the works of Peggy Lee.
Councilmember Maloney attended the Boys and Girls Club Breakfast this rnorning. Last week
she attended the Good Eggs Breakfast hosted by King County Councilmember Pete von
Reichbauer. She also attended the Reach-Out Roller Mania event.
Councilmember Honda reported on the Annual Municipal Court Arts Show. The deadline for
subrnissions is April 19'h. The City wiN be hosting a Recycle Palooza event at the end of the
month. She attended the 58'h Annual Lions Easter Egg Hunt this past weekend. The next
PRSHPS Council Committee meeting is April gtn
Depu#y Mayor ferrell reported he attended the Boys and Girls Club Breakfast this morning.
8. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Priest had no report.
9. EXECIJTIVE SESSION
The Couracil and City Attorney did not adjourn to Executive Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
M�yor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
A test:
Caroi McNeilly, CMC ty Gierk
Approved by Council: April 16, 2D13
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