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Council MINS 02-06-2001 Regular Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 1 FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall February 6, 2001 - 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 7:03 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Eric Faison, Dean McColgan and Michael Hellickson Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember McColgan led the flag salute. III SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Director/Public Safet' D~artment City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Chief Anne Kirkpatrick alongside her extended family members Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Chapman and Kristie Sather Brousseau. Public Safety Director Anne Kirkpatrick thanked Council and City Manager, stating she was absolutely thrilled and honored to work for and with the citizens of Federal Way. Chief Kirkpatrick, who has been meeting individually with each officer and employee in the department, noted she is impressed with the high quality people that have been hired, and is looking forward to working together. City Clerk Chris Green then administered the oath of office to Officers Bensen, Brown, Deyo, Drake, Everly, Keller, Kettells, Liska, Lunt, Orta, Schenkel, Schwan, Templeton, Walker, and White. IV. PRESENT A TIONS a. Posthumous Reco!!nitionl1998 Federal Way Humanitarian of the Year ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 2 Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the posthumous recognition honoring 1998 Federal Way Humanitarian of the Year Ted Ulmer. Mayor Park presented the certificate to his widow Marge Ulmer and son Ted Ulmer, Jr.; Mr. Ulmer accepted the recognition and thanked the Council, noting his father loved the community and loved being an American. b. Certificate of Recognition/Federal Way Fire Department Administrator Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the certificate of recognition honoring Federal Way Fire Department Administrator Jim Hamilton for his many years of service to the citizens of Federal Way. Mayor Park presented the certificate to Mr. Hamilton who thanked the Council and City Manager for this recognition and noted he would still be visible in many areas of the community. c. Certificate of RecOimition/ReciDient of Commuter Challenge Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Mayor Park read and presented the certificate of recognition to the Weyerhaeuser Corporation for their participation in commute trip reduction program. Katy Taylor, Manager for Commute Trip Reduction and Debra Hansen, Vice-President of Weyerhaeuser Business Services and Aviation accepted the certificate thanking the Council for the recognition. d. Proclamation/loo Top Hospitals Award Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Mayor Park read and presented the proclamation recognizing St. Francis Hospital as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Payseno, President and CEO of Franciscan Health System Joe Wilczek, Boardmember Faye Clerget, and local physician and Boardmember Dr. Barbara Levy were on hand to accept the proclamation. e. Community Policine: Partnership Awards Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced and presented the Community Policing Partnership Awards to two employees of Café Arizona who witnessed and apprehended suspects who had burglarized a neighboring business. Chief Kirkpatrick noted all merchandise was recovered due to their efforts. f. Recoe:nition of Police Commander City Manager David Moseley announced and presented a plaque to Police Commander Andy Hwang, in recognition of receiving the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Commander Hwang was selected for the award by staff and classmates on the basis of his dedication, devotion, ethics, and sense of justice. City Manager commended Commander Hwang for representing the city so well. g. City Manae:er/Introduction of New City Employees Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 3 City Manger David Moseley announced and introduced the following new employees: Anne Kirkpatrick as the new Chief of Police, Jeffery Otto, a new Public Safety Officer, and Aaron Unger, the new Information Systems Technician. h. City Manal!er/Emen!Ïnl! Issues City Manager David Moseley asked Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez to update Council on the Blue Ribbon Commission's proposed transportation's options. V. CITIZEN COMMENT Joanne Piquette, thanked Council for the increase in the Arts budget, and updated the Council and citizens of upcoming arts events in the community. She also asked Council to pursue opportunities featuring Federal Way in film and television that would be a source of tourism revenue. Ron Walker, chair of the Diversity Commission spoke to update Council on the wrap up of the 2001 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration; he also spoke to thank the over 35 volunteers who gave their time and dedication to the celebration. VI. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/January 9.2001 Special Meeting & January 16. 2001 Rel!ular Meeting - Approved Vouchers- Approved Monthly Financial Report/December 2000- Approved Meadowlane Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-334 Star Lake Vista Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-335 Olympic View Neighborhood Traffic Safety Proiect- Approved Phase IISolid Waste Service Review & Procurement Process- Approved 2001 Solid Waste & Recyclinl! Grant Approval/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-336 Award Contract/Purchase of Phone Equipment/Steel Lake Offices- Approved COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: VII. a. Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Planninl! Commission ApDOintment Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 4 COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO APPOINT DINI DUCLOS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson b. Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Ethics Board Appointments Yes Yes Yes MAYOR PARK MOVED TO APPOINT DAVID HEAD AND MICHAEL MONECK TO THE ETHICS BOARD FOR 3 YEAR TERMS; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park c. Lode:ing: Tax Advisory Committee ADoointments Yes Yes Yes COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO APPOINT SCOTT BROWN, SHAWN CUMMINS, AND BARBARA REID TO 2 YEAR TERMS TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson VIII. Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Yes Yes Yes Council Bill #262/Metromedia Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSNE FRANcmSE TO OCcupy RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN A SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND RESTORING A FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY. COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #262/METROMEDIA RIGHT-OF- WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 5 NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2001; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates announced the next regular meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held February 28th at 9:00 a.m.; she reminded Council of the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference in Olympia February 14th and 15th, and updated Council on regional issues. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next regular meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee would be held February 12th at 12:00 p.m.; she reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of upcoming activities at the Knutzen Family Theatre. Councilmember Hellickson had no report this evening. Councilmember Faison had no report this evening. Councilmember McColgan announced the next regular meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be February 21" at 5:30 p.m., which was rescheduled due to the holiday; and reported on various community events. Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional and community meetings; and extended "best wishes" to Federal Way Fire Department Administrator Jim Hamilton on his new position with the Red Cross. Mayor Park reported his attendance at various community and regional meetings; and he noted he would be delivering the State of the City address February 7'" at 11:30 a.m. at the King County Aquatics Center. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley welcomed the new Public Safety Director Anne Kirkpatrick and welcomed Kathy McClung as the new Community Development Director. Mr. Moseley reminded citizens the Mayor would be delivering the State of the City - 2001 address at the King County Aquatics Center on February 7"'; the Mayor's remarks will also be Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2001 - Page 6 available on the city's website. He updated council on the funding received from the Transportation Improvement Board for projects along SR 99; he noted the city received the second highest dollar amount awarded from all the cities and counties statewide. City Manager David Moseley reported on the special emphasis patrols along 330th and SR 99 where the "Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution" (SOAP) ordinance is in effect; signs will soon be installed denoting specific areas affected. He noted new traffic signals were installed at the intersection of 330th and SR 99; new street lighting and surveillance cameras are also being considered. Mr. Moseley reported on the council's mid-biannual retreat, facilitated by Jim Reid. Mr. Reid is preparing a final report to distribute to council. He also noted the Management Team's retreat will be held Friday, February 9th. He updated council on the governors request to public jurisdictions to reduce the use of electricity use by 10% in response to the wide spread power shortage; he commended Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder and Property Services Manager Steve Ikerd on working with staff to achieve the desired savings. Mr. Moseley further reminded council for the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.1l0(1)(i); it will last approximately thirty minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Liti!!ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 )(i) At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Park announced the council would be recessing to an executive session for approximately thirty minutes, with no action anticipated. At 8:50 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson announced an additional fifteen minutes. Council returned to chambers at 9:06 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of :06 p.m.