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Council MINS 09-19-2000 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall September 19, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Council members Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan, Michael Hellickson and Phil Watkins. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, Interim City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop #1643 led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS Deputy Mayor Kochmar recognized the presence of a Korean film crew filming tonight's council meeting for a documentary to be aired in Korea. a. Proclamation/Constitution Week Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation acknowledging September 17-23, 2000, as "Constitution Week" to Viola Mullins, Chapter Member of Lakota Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution; Ms. Mullins thanked Council for this recognition and the city's participation. b. Proclamation/Kids Day America Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the proclamation acknowledging September 23, 2000 as "Kids Day America/International"; the proclamation will be mailed to requestor Dr. Phil Spencer. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19. 2000 - Page 2 c. Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment Councilmember Burbidge thanked all of the applicants who applied for the Commission vacancies, noting they were all outstanding candidates. She introduced and presented certificates of appointment to the following new Youth Commissioners: David Lock, Candace Faber, Marijo Mendoza, Alison Bennett, Sarah Strong, Amy Williams and David Brooks. She also introduced and presented certificates to the following new Youth Commissioner Alternates: Jessica Cato, Almita Megbalot and Elise Vaughn. c. Lod!!ing Tax Advisory Committee Introductions/Certificates of ADoointment Councilmember Gates stated she is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Reid to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and Joan Tabrum as an alternate committee member; she presented both appointees with certificates of appointment. d. City Manager/Introduction of New City EmDloyees City Manager David Moseley introduced and welcomed Sandra Jurich as the new Financial Analyst in the Management Services Department. e. City Manager/Emer!!ing: Issues City Manager David Moseley introduced Dr. Cynthia Bell, the new President of Highline Community College. Dr. Bell thanked the City Manager for the opportunity to address the Council and citizens to provide an update on Highline Community College. She reviewed the six most important priorities of the college: (1) community connections and collaborations, (2) workforce development, (3) ensuring high quality of programs offered, (4) technology, supporting the influx of high tech workers, (5) international education, and (6) resource development. Dr. Bell concluded with her strategic vision for the college, by providing the highest level of quality education and maintaining small classroom. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Maf!!aret Loos spoke in favor of Council Bill #253/Criminal Code Amendment, and believes the SOAP Amendment will become an effective enforcement tool for the Public Safety Department, enabling them to clean up the problem areas along Pacific Hwy South. Ron Walker, Diversity Commission Chair, updated Council on their current projects, including the 2oo1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, and the Work Plan which contains the upcoming Community Diversity Forum, Translator Resource List, and Video Profiling of local citizens. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 - Page 3 v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. MinuteS/SeDtember 5. 2000 Regular Meeting- Approved Council Bill #253/Criminal Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance- Approved Ordinance #00-374 2001 Le!!islative Ae:enda- Approved Draft Phase One Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Study- Approved 2000 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Con~estion Mitigation & Air Ouality (CMAO) Grant AcceDtance- Approved Tresden Place Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #00-322 Fundin!! for Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols- Approved Overtime Fundine: for School Zone Enforcement- Approved c. d. e. f. g. h. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPRO V AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. Councilmember Watkins pulled Consent Item (c). The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar McColgan Park Watkins yes yes yes yes yes yes yes COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (c) - 2001 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND CONSENT ITEM (c) - 2001 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, STRIKING THE FOLLOWING: FEDERAL 'WAY SUPPORTS A THOROUGH LEGIS LA TIYE REVIEW OF TIlE PROCESS FOR ALLOCATING HOUSING TARGETS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES, AS 'NELL AS TIlE ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING IIOUSING TARGETS TIIAT INCLUDE MARKET CONDITIONS, DENSIT'I, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND NEIGHBORHOOD CIIARACTER, TO REPLACE WITH: FEDERAL WAY SUPPORTS A THOROUGH LEGIS LA TIVE REVIEW OF THE PROCESS FOR ALLOCATING HOUSING TARGETS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES. AS WELL AS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING HOUSING TARGETS THAT. AT THE MINIMUM. INCLUDE MARKET CONDITIONS. DENSITY. INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER RESOURCE AVAILABILITY. FURTHER. FEDERAL WAY SUPPORTS LEGISLA TION REOUIRING THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL AND COUNTY PLANNING AGENCIES TO DOCUMENT FINDINGS SUPPORTING THEIR ALLOCATION DECISIONS; DEPUTY Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19.2000 - Page 4 MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The amendment to the main motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar yes yes yes yes McColgan Park Watkins yes yes yes The main motion, as amended, passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar yes yes yes yes McColgan Park Watkins yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING 2001-02 Proposed Biennial Budget/Revenue Estimates City Manaær Presentation Citizen Comment (please limit to 3 minutes per person) City Council Comments (no action required) At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Park read the procedure to be followed for the public hearing. City Manager David Moseley gave a brief presentation to Council outlining the proposed 20011 2002 budget document. He noted the budget process has included an extensive public involvement in the beginning of the year, including two open houses, community meetings, and a city wide survey that was mailed to each resident. Mr. Moseley reviewed the budget development frame work, baseline estimates, actions to bridge the gap with the shortfalls of 1-695, proposed operating budget, proposed action to address community and council priorities, and finally, the budget process and calendar. He extended "kudos" to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for a wonderful job on the preparing the budget document. Mayor Park opened the public hearing at 7:55 p. m., and called for citizen comment. Perry Woodford and George Pfiefer. spoke in support of including lighting and improvements to the Lakota and Sacajawea parks in the budget. Council member Watkins inquired as to the current number of full time employees and the full time employees as proposed by the budget. City Manager David Moseley advised Council of the Federal Way City Council Regular Meetil/X Mil/utes September 19. 2000 - Page 5 current staffing level of 286 full time employees and the budget proposes 290, he noted the reported differences are attributed to the current positions that are covered by grant funding. There being no further comments, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at the hour of 7:59 p.m. VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #254/Land Use Review Processes/Code Text Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION). CHAPTER t9 (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT). CHAPTER 20 (SUBDIVISIONS). AND CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REVIEW PROCESSES FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #254/LAND USE REVIEW PROCESSES/CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE OCTOBER 3, 2000 REGULAR MEETING; DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar yes yes yes yes McColgan Park Watkins yes yes yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates updated Council on the new Sound Transit Sounder Service and the success of the first train service, the Regional Transit Committee, and the Puget Sound Regional Council. Councilmember Burbidge reported on her attendance to the South County Area Transportation Board and the Human Services Forum for South King County. She announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee will be Monday, October 9th at 12:00 p.m., and noted Centerstage is presenting "Little Women" at the Knutzen Family Theatre through September 30th. Councilmember Hellickson extended "kudos" to local athlete Megan Quann, who recently won a gold medal in the 2000 Olympics, and updated council on the planning of an upcoming benefit for the South King County Multi Service Center. Council member Watkins announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be held Monday, September 25th at 5:30 in Council Chambers. Councilmember McColgan thanked all commission applicants and extended congratulations to the new commissioners, recognizing the importance of volunteers in our community. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 19, 2000 - Page 6 Deputy Mayor Kochmar also extended congratulations to Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Quann, and updated the council on other community events. She extended "kudos" to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for the preparation of the budget documents, and announced the next Association of Washington Cities meeting will be held in Federal Way on October 4th. Mayor Park reported on his attendance to the Valley Communications meeting on September 12th and announced the approval their 2001 budget which includes a new facility. He also reported on the SeaTac Mall Community Expo which was held on September 14th, thanking Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson for hosting the city booth. Mayor Park noted his participation in the first trip of the Sounder Community Train, and announced the next meeting of the Economic Development Oversight Committee meeting will be held September 27th at 8:00 a.m. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley noted that a building permit was issued to the DeVry Institute which will be a very nice addition to the community. He updated Council on the final asphalt overlay project of the year, 21" Avenue SW, which will be complete the first week in October. He welcomed along with Interim Chief Tom Chaney, four members of a Germany Police Department who are here participating in the STAR international exchange program. He further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for purposes of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(I)(i); it will last approximately ten minutes with no action anticipated. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Litie:ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) At 8: 15 p. m., Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for approximately ten minutes, with no action anticipated. Council returned to Chambers at 8:30 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m.