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Council MINS 02-19-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall February 19,2002 - 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Minutes ***** 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:02 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop #1228 led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. ProclamationlLiteracv Celebration Month Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Sandy Nelson, Board of Directors for the Education Foundation. Ms. Nelson accepted the proclamation and announced upcoming community events celebrating literacy. b Proclamation/Girl Scouts World Thinking Dav Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Girl Scout Troop #1228; Troop Leaders accepted the proclamation thanking Council and citizens for their support. ORIGINAL Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2002 -Page 2 c. Arts Commission /Outgoing Commissioner Recognition & Plaques Council member Kochmar read and presented plaques to outgoing Arts Commissioners: Joann Piquette, Lorene Fortini, Jung Ho Kim, and Fran Veiling in recognition of their service to the community. Ms. Piquette thanked Council and highlighted the accomplishments of the Arts Commission in bringing art to the community. d. Human Services Commission/Outg:oing Commissioner Recognition & Plaque Councilmember Kochmar read and presented a plaque to outgoing Human Services Commissioner Rev. Jonathan Schmick in recognition of his service to the community. Rey. Schmick e. Human Services Commission/Incoming Commissioner Introduction & Certificates Council member Kochmar presented and introduced Human Service Commissioners Rick Agnew, Richard Bye, and Vicki Bunker, and Alternate Commissioners Esther Heo, and Ronald Secreto. She thanked the new and returning Commissioners for the work they have done and will continue to do. Mr. Bye stated he was happy to return to the Commission, as they have many important issues to work on in the coming years. f City Manager/Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley announced new employee Erika Donohoe, who has been hired as a Records Specialist in the Public Safety Department. g. City Manager/Emerging Issues: City Manger David Moseley asked City Attorney Bob Sterbank to give an update to Council on the Oxford House. City Attorney Bob Sterbank gave a brief update to Council on various questions and issues that were raised at the last City Council meeting and the last Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee meeting. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Dr. Elizabeth Chen and Dr. Priscilla Bell spoke on behalf of High line Community College, which services the City of Federal Way. Dr. Bell distributed written information to Council and reviewed the key points of their strategic plan. Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2002 - Page 3 Mike McCloud. Dave McKenzie. Judv Carlson and Bob Dahl, spoke in opposition to the location of the Oxford House. They raised issues regarding screening applicants and public safety. Barbara Reid and Nancy Jaenicke spoke in support of the Branding process that is currently underway with the LeonhardtFitch Group. David Brooks and David Locke, spoke on behalf of the Youth Commission to announce upcoming events sponsored by the Youth Commission and the impacts current programs have made. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. MinuteslFebruary 5. 2002 Regular Meeting -Approved Council Bill #293/Changes to Thresholds Requiring Right-of-Way Improvements (25% TriggerVEnactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #02-414 Pacific Highwav So HOV Lanes/Phase I Improvements Proiect (So 312'h to So 324'h St)IlOO% Design ADProval & Authorization to Bid -Approved 1st Ave So Shoulder Improvements (So 356th St to So 361" St)/30% Design Status Report -Approved Skate Park Structure at Steel Lake ParklFinal ADProval & Approval to Release Retainage -Approved SR 509 & 8th Ave SW Traffic Signal/100% Design ApDroval & Authorization to Bid -Approved SeaTac Mall Detention/Phase II Final AcceDtance & Retainage Release - Approved Planning Commission Work Program -ApprOl'ed Municipal Court/Police Facility Lease Option to Renew -ApprOl'ed c. d. e. f g. h t. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: V1. Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park Faison Hellickson McColgan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Work Programs & Timelines for (1) Capital Facilities Plan (2) Citv Hall and (3) Development Permit Review Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19,2002 -Page 4 City Manger David Moseley briefly updated Council on the work programs and timelines which were discussed at the Council Retreat. He noted, these items include long term projects as well as immediate changes which can be implemented. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WORK PROGRAMS IN CONCEPT FOR THE CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN, NEW CITY HALL, AND PERMIT REVIEW, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE PROGRAMS OUTLINED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes yes yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes b. Amendment to City Council Rules of Procedure/Resolution- Aoorove(l Resolution #02-359 COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes yes yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes yes yes VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #294/SR 99 Phase II Condemnations AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION, APPROPRIATION, TAKING AND/OR ACQUSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND/OR EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PACIFIC HiGHWAY SOUTH BETWEEN SOUTH 324TH STREET AND SOUTH 340TH STREET. TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANCES AND RELATED WORK NECESSARY TO MAKE A COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY; AND DIRECTING THE CITY A TIORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2002 - Page 5 AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #294/SR 99 PHASE II CONDEMNA nONS, TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Faison Hellickson McColgan Yes Yes Yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates reminded everyone of the City's upcoming 12'h Birthday on February 28'h She congratulated local Olympic Speed Skater Apollo Anton Ohno on his success, noting he learned to skate at the local Pattison's West, and updated Council on upcoming various regional meetings she would be attending. Council member Kochmar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public Safety Committee would be held March 25'h at 4:00 p.m. She updated Council on the various regional meetings she would be attending, and recognized citizens in the audience. Council member Park had no report. Councilmember Hellickson announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs Committee would be held February 26'h at 5:30 p.m. Council member Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/ Transportation Committee would be held March 4tll at 5:30 p.rn. He also reminded staff of the Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Steering Committee meeting on February 20th, and the PAA Open House on February 28th at Lake Dolloff Elementary School. Deputy Mayor McColgan announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held Thursday, February 21" at 8:00 a.rn.; and updated Council on various upcoming community eyents he would be attending. Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2002 - Page 6 Mayor Burbidge updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings and reminded Council and citizens of upcoming events in the community. IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reminded the City Council of the upcoming Volunteer Recognition Dinner. He noted invitations have been sent out to those who have donated their time to the city in a volunteer capacity. The dinner will take place Friday, March l't at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. Mr. Moseley also announced last week marked the halfway point through the Legislative Session. He noted this next week's expected topics will include state budget and transportation issues. He added the State Auditor would be arriving in the first part of April to begin our annual audit; this is later than first predicted. City Manager David Moseley further reminded the City Council for the need of an extension for the purposes of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(I)(b); Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately one hour with no action anticipated. Mr. Moseley noted Collectiye Bargaining would not be discussed. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:30 p.rn. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to executive session for the purposes of discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(1)(b); Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(1)(i) for approximately one hour with no action anticipated. a. b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O(] )(b) Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(])(i) Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) -CANCELED c. Council returned to Chambers at 920 p.m. Federal W'9' City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2002 -Page 7 XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.