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Council MINS 06-19-2001 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting June 19,2001 - 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 of7:05 p.m. . Councilmembers 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 Deputy Mayor Kochmar led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation! Amateur Radio Week Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to John Hirsh, President of the Federal Way Amateur Radio Club; she higlùighted the importance of the service in our community during an emergency. Mr. Hirsh accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. b. Parks & Recreation Commission! Appreciation Recognition Councilmember Burbidge read and presented plaques of appreciation to Jim Baker, Dini Duclos, and Marion Bartholomew in recognition of their efforts in serving two terms on the Parks & Recreation Commission. ORIGINAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001 - Page 2 c. Diversitv Commission Aopreciation Recognition Councilmember Burbidge read and presented certificates of recognition to Johnathan Sim, Christina LoPinto, and Diane Landsinger in appreciation for serving as a Federal Way Diversity Commissioner from May 31, 1998 - May 31,2001. d. Diversity Commission Introductions/Certificates of Aooointment Councilmember Burbidge read and presented certificates of appointment to the Diversity Commission to Anel Mercado, John Kamiya, Trise Moore, Juan Sanchez, and Donna Williams. e. Citv Manager/Introduction of New Emoloyees City Manager David Moseley announced there were two new officers in the Public Safety Department; he asked Chief Kirkpatrick to come forward with the two new recruits, Kristopher Krusey and Jeffery Otto to be sworn into office. City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Krusey, and Officer Otto. f City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Larry Paterson, spoke in regards to the Celebration Park Big Toy project; he noted he was glad to see it move forward, however he would like to see added citizen input on configuration. Michael MacIntosh, spoke to Council regarding the current zoning code issues, he voiced his growing disappointment with the division between community church leaders and city government. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. d. Minutes/June 5. 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report! Aoril 200 I-Approved Council Bill #270/ Code Amendment/Traffic & Vehicles/ Chaoter IS/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-391 Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001-Page3 e. Council Bill #271/Code Amendment! Administration/Chapter 2/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-392 f Council Bill #272/Code Amendment/ImDound Authorization/Chapter 15/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-393 g. Council Bill #273/Code Amendment! Animals/Chapter 4/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-394 h. Council Bill #274/Code Amendment/Criminal/Chapter 6/ Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-395 1. Emernencv Medical Services (PMS) Levv/Resolution-Approved Resolution #01-378 J. 2002 Community Development Pass-Through Acceptance-Approved k. 2001 Citywide Pavement Marking & Channelization/Contractor Selection- Approved 1. SR99 at So 330th Street Improvements ProiectlFinal Acceptance-Approved m. Addition to Planning Commission Work Program/New Retail Sales Establishments Definition-Approved n. Interlocal AgreementlWater Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) - Approved o. Replacement of Totaled Unmarked Police Vehicle-Approved DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Yes Faison Yes Gates Yes Hellickson Yes Kochmar McColgan Park Yes Yes Yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING Brainard ComDanv PropertyAbatement/29006 Military Road So Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened the hearing at 7:30 p.m. Staff Report Community Development's Code Compliance Officer Martin Nordby briefly updated Council on the background of this property, and outlined the steps the city has taken with this property. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001 - Page 4 Citizen Comment No citizen comment. Hearing no citizen comment, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. City Council Deliberation Resolution/Confirm & Levy Tax Assessment for Abatement Costs Approved Resoluti(Jn #01-~ w>C( COUNClLMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ABATEMENT EXPENSE AND AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29006 MILITARY ROAD SOUTH; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Yes Faison Yes Gates Yes Hellickson Yes Kochmar Yes McColgan Yes Park Yes VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Authorization for Purchase of Celebration Park Big Toy Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Department Park Planner Jon Jainga briefly updated Council on the Celebration Park Big Toy proposal. He outlined the necessary funds and funding sources, including the new Celebration Park Banner Program. The Council concurred this was a wonderful opportunity to respond to citizen requests for more play ~ructures at the park. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CELEBRATION PARK PLAY STRUCTURE EXPANSION PROJECT, WITH THE TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF $81,574, WHICH INCLUDES W ASBINGTON STATE SALES TAX AND A PROJECT CONTINGINCY, AND MOVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED KOMPAN INC PACIFIC, ELEMENTS PLAY STRUCTURE (ELE400014-3717B) - PALACE, 2 ROCKERS, 1-(4) SHELL FUNNYBONES, WmCB INCLUDES A 30% DISCOUNT AND FREE INSTALLATION FOR A TOTAL COST OF 534,053; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001 - Page 5 Faison Gates Hellickson Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Yes Yes VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #27S/Code Amendment/Chapter 11. Article III! Park Regulations AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 11 OF TIlE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE. PARK REGULATIONS (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 91 -82) COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #275/CODE AMENDMENT/CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE III/PARK REGULATIONS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 3, 2001; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Hellickson noted he would like to have further research done on prohibiting smoking in public parks. The main 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 meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held June 27th at 9:00 a.m.; and she updated the Council on various regional issues. Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParkslRecreationlHuman Services/Public Safety Committee meeting will be held July 9th at 12:00 noon; she also updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings. Councilmember Hellickson expressed his thanks to Barbara Reid, Bob Kellogg and H. David Kaplan on their combined efforts on the new play structure at Celebration Park. Councilmember Faison had no report. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001 - Page 6 Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will be held July 2nd at 5:30 p.m.; and reminded citizens of upcoming events in the community. Deputy Mayor Kochmar reminded citizens of upcoming community events such as the Kiwanis Salmon Bake on July 27th and the Federal Way Family Fest which begins on August 25th. Mayor Park updated Council on his attendance at various regional meetings and community events, including the opening ofthe new Twin Lakes Park-n-Ride. He also noted he would be attending the Association of Washington Cities (AWe) Conference in Bellevue. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the success of the recent amnesty period the Municipal Court allowed. For a brief period, offenders were allowed to come into the court to pay the original fines, where any and all penalties would be waived; he added the court received approximately $18,000 during this period. Mr. Moseley gave a brief recap of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department's Fishing for Fun at Steel Lake Park. He noted 350 children participated and caught 538 fish. He announced the 320th and SR 99 improvements are nearing completion. The final stage will consist of installing the new traffic signals at the intersection; he noted the improvements made should drastically improve the traffic in this area. City Manger David Moseley reported good news from the Legislature on the 1-95 backfill monies, which should be fully funded through the operating and capitol budgets. He further reminded Council for the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a), and Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1 )(i); it will last approximately thirty minutes with no action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a) Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 19, 2001-Page 7 At 8: 19 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council would be recessing to executive session for approximately thirty minutes, with no action anticipated. At 8:55 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson announced an extension of the executive session of approximately fifteen minutes. Council returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.