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Council MIN 09-17-2013 RegularCITY OF ,L Federal Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall September 17, 2013 7:00 p.m. www.cityoffederalway.com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 ALLEGIANCE Dick Mayer led the Pledge of Allegiance. As public facilities cannot be used for campaign purposes, City Attorney Richardson reviewed the guidelines regarding campaigns and ballot propositions as provided by the Public Disclosure Commission. 3. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation: Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry Mayor Priest spoke to the importance of this event in which the City is working with the Multi- Service Center, the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle -King County, local grocery stores and a team of volunteers to collect food donations for those in need. Food donations will be collected on September 28, 2013 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at five locations within the City. Mayor Priest read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Terri Turner from the Multi- Service Center's Food Bank. Ms. Turner thanked the Council for the recognition and continued support of the food bank. She noted the number of clients at the food bank is increasing each year and community support and donations are essential to their work. b. Emergency Feeding Program Community Services Manager Jay Bennett stated the Emergency Feeding Program has delivered meals to over 586 Federal Way residents so far this year. Mr. Bennett introduced Executive Director of the Program, Glen Turner who noted the program has been providing food to those in need over the past 36 years and they are hoping to expand their services over the coming year. He thanked the Council for their ongoing City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page I of 7 support of their program. c. Certificate of Appointment: Board of Ethics At their September 3, 2013 meeting the Council appointed Fred Neal to serve on the Board of Ethics. Deputy Mayor Ferrell read the Certificate of Appointment into the record and presented it to Mr. Neal. d. Certificate of Appointment: Independent Salary Commission At their September 3, 2013 meeting the Council confirmed the Mayor's appointments of Brian Sandler, David Nelson and James Englund to the Independent Salary Commission. Mayor Priest read the Certificates of Appointment into the record and presented them to the individuals in attendance. e. Lorax Schematic Design Update (continued from Sept. 5th) On September 5, 2013 the Council conducted a Special Meeting where representatives from Lorax presented a schematic design for the Civic Center / Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC). Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty provided background information on this project and recapped the information presented at the September 5, 2013 Special Meeting. Mr. Doherty introduced PJ Santos of Lorax who briefly presented a proposed site plan and construction estimate for the PACC. The proposed PACC is intended to be a multi -use facility to accommodate various types of events. Mr. Doherty noted responses to questions raised at the September 5, 2013 Special Council Meeting as well as an Operational Pro Forma Analysis were e- mailed and provided in hard copy to the Council today. Councilmember Honda inquired about the status of the hotelier partner. Mr. Santos stated once the PACC is confirmed to move forward it will draw a hotelier to develop on the site. Mr. Santos stated Lorax is willing to buy the site and start the development of a hotel prior to a specific hotelier being on board. Councilmember Noble - Gulliford asked what percentage of events at McIntire Hall are weddings /private events. Mr. Doherty stated he would follow up with Council with that information. Councilmember Maloney stated she would like to hear from current hoteliers regarding the potential Tourism Promotion Area. Mr. Doherty stated since a petition for TPA would require signature of a majority of hoteliers located in the City, submittal of a petition would indicate their support. Councilmember Noble- Gulliford inquired about parking and surrounding areas of the Edmonds Performing Arts Center. Joe Mcllwain, Executive Director of the Edmonds Performing Arts Center stated their facility has 90 parking spaces and street parking is utilized as well. The areas surrounding the Center is both retail space and residential. Mayor Priest noted the handouts that were provided to the Council will be posted to the City's website for the public. Questions regarding this project can be emailed to the Mayor at Skip. Priest(W-cityoffederalway.com. City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 7 f. Lorio Associates Redeveloament Proposal for Former AMC Theatre Site Mayor Priest reported the Council entered into an exclusive agreement with Lorig Associates to give them an opportunity to investigate and determine whether they are interested in entering into a partnership with the City to redevelop the former AMC Theater Site. Community and Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty stated representatives from Lorig Associates have expressed their interest in moving forward with development of this site and they are in the process of seeking a funding commitment/equity partners. Councilmember Duclos inquired if Lorig Associates is interested in moving forward with development of the AMC Site if the PACC does not move forward. Mr. Doherty stated the development of a PACC would enhance development on this site. Councilmember Honda asked if Lorig Associates is proposing development of apartments or condominiums on this site. Mr. Doherty responded that Lorig has discussed both apartments as well as condominiums as options for this site. g. Mayors Emerging Issues Introduction of New Employees: Police Chief Brian Wilson introduced the following Police Department employees; Tracy Mulligan who was hired as a Records Specialist, and Steven Davis who was hired as an Entry Level Police Officer. Mr. Davis will be attending the Police Academy in January. 4. CITIZEN COMMENT Glenn Ulmer spoke in support of the installation of Highway 99 Historical Markers in the City. Rod Korsmo spoke in opposition of the development of a 300 -unit apartment complex on the former bus barn site. Betty Taylor stated she received a "point of order" during her public comment at a previous City Council meeting and feels she should receive an apology. She would like to see the Council conduct more public forums where citizens can have their voices heard on various topics. Michelle Mayberry is a co- promoter of the 2013 NPC Northern Classic Bodybuilding Championship. She would like to see the development of a PACC as it would be a great venue for this type of event. Norma Blanchard summarized information and comments presented at the September 5, 2013 Council Special Meeting relating the development of a PACC. She spoke in opposition of the project. Clara McArthur commented on an article in the News Tribune regarding the success of the Police Department's Safe City Program. She spoke in opposition of developing the PACC without retail development in place first. Cindy Piennett is a current member of the Arts Commission, she noted the Commission's most recent newsletter provides information and sponsorship forms for the PACC. She supports the development of this project and wants to see the Council move forward with it. City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 7 Tracy Hills inquired how cost overruns associated with the development of a PACC would be addressed. Lonnie Wall is a Charwood Mobile Home Park resident, he asked the Council to consider including an item for Mobile Home Zoning as part of the Planning Commission's 2014 Work Program. Rick Stokes spoke in support of adopting Mobile Home Zoning within the City. Patricia Conaut stated she would like to see a PACC developed and be successful within the City. She is pleased the Council is doing thorough research on this proposed development. 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: September 3, 2013 Special and Regular Meetings and September 5, 2013 Special Meeting b. 2013 -15 Department of Ecology Capacity Grant c. South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBD) Agreement d. Historic US 99 Route Markers e. ILA with Lakehaven Utility District for the Design and Construction of S 320th St 20th Ave S Intersection Improvement Water Quality Vault Project f. S 3201h St at 201h Ave S Intersection Improvements Water Quality Vault Project —100% Design Status Report and Authorization to Bid g. Federal Way High and Sacajawea Middle School Pedestrian Connection (14th Ave S — S312 1h St to S 308th St)— 30% Design Status Report Motion: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a. through 5.g. 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. 6. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Application Process for City Commission and Boards City Attorney Pat Richardson stated this item was reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee and forwarded to the full Council for action. She reviewed the proposed changes to the membership requirements for the Ethics Board and the Diversity Commission that the Committee is recommending, as well as the proposed changes to the City's Board and Commission Application. City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 7 Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the modifications to the City Board and Commission Application as recommended by the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee. Councilmember Burbidge 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. b. Tree Lighting Ceremony Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe stated this item was discussed by the Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee. The Committee is recommending relocating this year's event from the Commons Mall, where is has been held the past two- years, to the Federal Way Community Center. Deputy Mayor Ferrell would like to see this event remain at the Commons Mall, which provides a more centrally located venue. Councilmember Maloney stated the Community Center would hopefully be a temporary location, and in following years the event would be held somewhere in the downtown core. Councilmember Honda spoke in support of relocating the ceremony to the Community Center. Motion: Councilmember Honda moved approval of the relocation of the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony from the Commons Mall to the Federal Way Community Center. Councilmember Duclos second. Deputy Mayor Ferrell and Councilmember Celski spoke against the motion. Councilmember Honda stated she would like to see the Mall participate financially if the event remains at their location. Councilmember Duclos called for the question. Vote: Deputy Mayor Ferrell No Councilmember Maloney No Councilmember Honda Yes Councilmember Burbidge No Councilmember Celski No Councilmember Noble- Gulliford No Councilmember Duclos No Motion failed 1 -6. Council directed staff to discuss holding the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Commons Mall with Mall representatives and report back to Council at their October 1, City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 5 of 7 2013 meeting. 7. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Duclos reported on the September 11, 2013 Regional Policy Committee meeting she attended. Agenda items included City of Seattle's Safe Parking Program; a briefing on the emergence of ride- sharing services; and an update on the Solid Waste Division led review of the 2006 Transfer and Waste Management Plan. The Plan update revealed the potential elimination of a full service waste facility in South County. This item will be discussed at the next FEDRAC Meeting which is scheduled for September 24, 2013 and then before the full Council on October 1, 2013. Councilmember Noble - Gulliford attended the annual Federal Way Historical Society meetinq� which featured a speaker from Earth Corps. She noted the Society is celebrating their 25 Anniversary this year. She is looking forward to seeing the historical Hwy. 99 signs installed in the City. Councilmember Celski noted the renovation of the King County Library located on 320th is almost complete; a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for September 28, 2013 at 9:30 am. He is looking forward to the September 19, 2013 meeting at the Hampton Inn sponsored by the Federal Way Coalition for the Performing Arts where the PACC will be discussed. Councilmember Burbidge stated the next LTAC Meeting is September 18, 2013. She provided reports on the SCA Public Issues Committee and PSRC Transportation Policy Board meetings that she recently attended. Both meetings focused on potential funding for future transportation projects. She also attended a SCATBD meeting where they received a presentation on the Puget Sound Gateway Project which included the completion of SR 509 and SR 167. Deputy Mayor Ferrell reported September 28, 2013 is the date for the annual Chili Cook -off between South King Fire and Rescue and the Federal Way Police Department. The event will be held at the Federal Way Farmers Market from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. On September 11th he attended a remembrance event sponsored by King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer at the South King Fire and Rescue facility. He thanked the Mayor and all those associated with the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry for helping those in need. Councilmember Honda reported on upcoming City events including the Recycling Event at Wild Waves and the K -9 Karnival at Steel Lake Park — both scheduled for September 21, 2013; the September 19, 2013 Korean Quarterly Meeting; and the Chief's Call meeting scheduled for September 30, 2013. Councilmember Maloney attended September 11th remembrance event at the South King County Fire and Rescue facility. She thanked staff for their work compiling information regarding the PACC project. 8. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Priest did not provide a report. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council did not adjourn to Executive Session. City Council Minutes — September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 6 of 7 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. Attest: omw 0 6 Carol McNeilly, CIVIC, Ci Clerk Approved by Council: October 1, 2013 City Council Minutes —September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 7 of 7