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Council MINS 11-06-2001 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall November 6, 2001- 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the Federal Way City Council regular meeting to order at the hour of 7:02 p.m. Council members present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and Dean McColgan. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member McColgan led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamationl"Mayor Nobuo Nakasato Day" Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Brian Picard, President of the Sister City Association; Mr. Picard accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for their ongoing support. b. Proclamation/Veteran's Dav "Weekend of Unity & Hope" Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder; Ms. Schroder accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for this recognition. c. Award/Washin~ton Chapter of American Plannin~ Association/City's Sign Abatement Program Mr. Lloyd Skinner, Co-Chair of the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association presented the award to Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Community Development Director Kathy McClung. He noted the selection was based on numerous criteria, including the city's balance of incentives, enforcement and effectiveness of the Sign Abatement Program. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Coancil Regular MeeJing Minutes November 6, 2001-Page 2 Community Development Director Kathy McClung accepted the award and reviewed the sign code program's effectiveness; there are currently 28 remaining cases, out of the original 800. d. Introductions & Certificates of AppointmentlLodging Tax Advisory Committee Council member Gates announced the re-appointments of Joan Tabrum, and David DeGroot to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; she noted both were unable to attend tonight's meeting and their certificates of appointment would be forwarded to them. e. Certificates of Appreciation/Banner Program Recognition Council member Burbidge read and presented certificates of appreciation to citizen volunteers H. David Kaplan, Barbara Reid and Bob Kellogg for their work and dedication to the Banner Program at Celebration Park. This program helped defray the cost ofthe new play structure installed at the park. H. David Kaplan and Bob Kellogg accepted the recognitions thanking Council, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Directors Jennifer Schroder for their support of this program He noted this project illustrates the power of volunteerism. Barbara Reid was unable to attend tonight's meeting, her certificate will be forwarded to her. f City Manager/Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley introduced and welcomed Michael Olson, the new Deputy Director for the Management Services Department; he added Mr. Olson would begin December 4"'. g. City ManagerÆmerging Issues City Manager David Moseley reported no emerging issues. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Ron Walker. Chair of the Diversity Commission spoke to highlight the important areas of the Commissions Business Plan on tonight's agenda. George Raffie, spoke in concern of the Solid Waste contract that has recently been bid. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2001-Page3 Dan Casey, expressed his appreciation over the new Skate Park located near Gateway Center, he reported only minor problems with the use of the park, and also asked Council to look into placing astroturf at Celebration Park. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. d. Minutes/October 16 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report/September 2001-Approved Diyersity Commission 2001-2002 Business Plan-Approved City Redistricting Plan-Approved Council Bill #284/2001 Comprehensive Plan Amendments- Enactment Ordinance-Approl'ed Ordinance #01-405 Arts Commission Appointment (unexpired term) -Approved e. f g. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: VI. Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Biennial Budget Adjustments & Property Tax Rate (required hearing) Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened the hearing at 7:30 p.m. Hearing no citizen comment, Mayor Park closed the hearing at 731 p.m. DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BIENNIAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS & PROPERTY TAX RATE; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes Federal Way Ci1y Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2001-Page 4 b. Limited Tax Exemptions for Downtown Housing Development Mayor Park read into record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened the hearing at 7:31 p.m. Staff Presentation Patrick Dorhety, Community Development Deputy DirectorÆconomic Development gave a brief presentation to Council on the proposal ofa Limited Tax Exemption for Downtown Housing Developmeo!. He stated the purpose of this tax exemption was in part, to stimulate housing construction in designated urban centers slated for growth in the cities' comprehensive plan. Citizen Comment Delores Shull, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, stating the Chamber is generally supportive, but would like to see more information on potential impacts to Federal Way School District and Fire Department. AI Church, Federal Way Fire Department Chief, noted there are concerns the department has with this proposal at this time. He added, Fire services are funded through the collection of property taxes and would like to see further information Aaron Milson spoke in opposition to the Limited Tax Exemption, he stated that as a Federal Way resident since 1968 and senior citizen, he has always paid his increasing property taxes, and stated such a tax exemption would be unfair. Chad Savaikie, spoke in support for the Limited Tax Exemption, by exampling the two communities of Tukwila and Highline. He asked Council to look long-term, such as 10- 20 years down the road. Tim Trohimovid, spoke on behalf of the "1000 Friends of Washington" and "Building Better Communities Coalition" in support of the Limited Tax Exemption, re-emphasizing the goal of multi use residential development, which the downtown core and frame are currently trying to encourage. Dave Larson, spoke in opposition to the Limited Tax Exemption, asking Council to review the increased property taxes burden of the low income and elderly residents of Federal Way. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2001-Page 5 Scott Kirkpatrick on behalf of Sound Transit, spoke in support of the Limited Tax Exemption, noting this program would make Federal Way competitive in the region. He added you would be giving up revenue in the first 10 years, but gain in the long term. Dan Casey, spoke in support of the Limited Tax Exemption, he also noted this is a complicated issue and it warrants further discussion and review. H. David Kaplan. noted this was a limited area of the core and frame, he asked Council for a larger planning scope, so that it wouldn't risk creating a checker board effect in the downtown. COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes City Council Deliberation/Referral Decision DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED TO SEND THE PROPOSED LIMITED TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DOWNTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BACK TO STAFF FOR FURTHER REVIEW WITH FIRE, SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND POLICE; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND FOR DISSCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY. Mayor Park clarified the intent of this discussion is not adopt, but determine if the proposal should be returned to Land Use/Transportation Committee for further review. DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR WITHDREW HER MOTION. Council members discussed the need for further research into the effects on the School District, Fire Department and Libraries who all receive funding from property taxes. Councilmember Gates also requested staff reevaluate multi-family rentals vs. condominiums. MAYOR PARK MOVED THE PROPOSED LIMITED TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DOWNTOWN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO LAND USEITRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR FUTHER RESEARCH AND Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2001 - Page 6 REVIEW; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed 4-3 as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes No Kochmar McColgan Park No No Yes VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Gates announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held November 28th at 9:00 a.m.; and updated Council on various regional issue. Council member Burbidge announced that due to the holiday, the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee would be held at Dumas Bay Centre, November 19th at 12:00 p.m. She further reminded citizens and Council of upcoming events in the community and at the Knutzen Family Theatre. Council member Hellickson extended an invitation to all citizens for the South King County Multi Service Center/Food Bank Benefit held on December 6th at the King County Aquatic Center. Council member Faison had no report. Councilmember McColgan expressed his gratitude to the girl scouts who volunteered at Celebration Park, to remove scotch broom. He announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held November 19th at 5:30 p.m., and congratulated his colleagues who were running unopposed in tonight's election. Deputy Mayor Kochmar recognized the Advancing Leadership students in tonight's audience, and noted King County's Solid Waste Plan will be coming to the city for review. Mayor Park had no report this evening. VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David MoseleJ reviewed the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) drill that occurred on October 24 He expressed his gratitude to the Fire Department and Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2001 - Page 7 Lakehaven for their involvement, and to Cary Roe, Public Works Director, for his management of the drill. He noted this was an excellent opportunity to train for major events where coordination is crucial. Mr. Moseley was also pleased to report that Community Development's Associate Planner Jane Gamble was given a certificate of merit by the Sunrise Methodist Church for her assistance in the planning and creation of the Sunrise Memorial Garden. He also noted the new Mayor-elect of Hac hi no he, Japan is Toshifumi Nakamura who will take office November 16th, he also noted Toshifumi's father also served as Mayor in the 1960's and 1970's. Mr Moseley extended his best wishes to outgoing Mayor Nobuo Nakasato, who served three 4-year terms. City Manager David Moseley announced there would not be an executive session tonight. Ix. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -cancelled Propertv Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) -cancelled x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.