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Council MINS 07-02-2002 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting July 2, 2002 - 7:00 p.m. Minutes ..... 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park. Mayor Burbidge excused Deputy Mayor McColgan, and Councilmembers Mary Gates 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 Faison led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce two new employees: Eric Fox who has been hired as a new Surface Water Maintenance Worker 1; and Stacey Holland who has been hired as a lateral Police Officer. b. City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H. David Kaplan, spoke in concern of illegal fireworks use in his neighborhood; he asked for police to be vigilant in enforcing the city's ban on fireworks. OR I G/NAL Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minute" July 2,2002- Page 2 0/7 V. a. b, c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j, k. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/June 18,2002 Regular Meeting -Approved Vouchers-Approved Monthly Financial Report-Approved Council Bill #298/Non-Conforming Uses/Single Family Residential Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #02-419 Council Bill #299/Non-Conforming Structures/Single Family Residential Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance_-Approved Ordinance #02-420 Council Bill #300/Portion ofS 298'h Street Vacation/Enactment Ordinance- Approved Ordinance #02-421 Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase II Improvements Project (S 324'h to S 340th St)/85% Design Status Report-Approved So 364'" St Culvert Replacement Project/l 00% Design Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved DraftI-5/SRI8/SRI61 Triangle Study -Approved Stripe Rite Contract Amendment/Pavement Marking-Approved Regional Disaster Plan/Public & Private Organizations in King County/ Interlocal Agreement -Approved COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Faison pulled Item (i)/Draft I-5/SR18/SRI61 Triangle Study. Councilmember Kochrnar pulled Item (k)/Regional Disaster Plan/Public & Private Organizations in King County/Interlocal Agreement. The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (d). (e), (t), (g), (h), and G) passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused yes yes yes excused excused Consent Item (i)/Draft I-5/SRI8/SRI61 Triangle Study: Councilmember Faison asked for a brief staff report and background on this item. Public Works Traffic Engineer, Rick Perez provided a brief presentation on Triangle Study for 1-5, SRI8 and SRl61. The study looks at different options for relieving traffic flow problems at the 1-5 interchange. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2002 - Page 3 of 7 COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT 1- 5/SR18/SR161 TRIANGLE STUDY AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused Consent Item (k)/Regiona1 Disaster Plan/Public & Private Organizations in King County/lnterlocal Agreement. Councilmember Kochmar asked for a staff report on this item. Public Works Director Cary Roe gave a brief overview of the plan and how it was developed. He noted it provides a legal framework within which organizations in King County can share resources in times of larger scale emergencies. Council commended staff for working collectively with other agencies for ongoing planning of potential disruptions caused by emergencies. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (k)/REGIONAL DISASTER PLANIPUBLIC & PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN KING COUNTY/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park V1. yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused PUBLIC HEARING 2003-2008 Transportation Improvement Plan Mayor Burbidge read into record the procedures to be followed for the 2003-2008 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Public Hearing and opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. . Staff Report Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave a brief presentation on the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He noted the plan, which is a requirement for Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2002 - Page 4 of 7 grant funding, is updated annually with new projects and revised to take off completed projects. . Citizen Comment H. David Kaplan, spoke in concern over the discussion of an I-5/312'h interchange study. He is opposed to locating an off ramp at the 312'h location, where it would disrupt neighborhoods and park property. Barbara Reid, spoke in support of the road improvements on the TIP including the triangle study at 1-5 and SRI8; and noted concerns over the discussion of potentially locating an 1-5 off ramp onto S 31th Street. . City Council Deliberation Councilmember Kochmar asked for clarification on funding such a study for a possible I- S/31th off-ramp. City Manager David Moseley adyised Council that approval of the Transportation Improvement Plan as presented would give staff direction and allow them to begin looking for other possible funding opportunities of each item. He also reminded Council that if other funding opportunities are not found, the allocation of funds for all items including a potential study would be further discussed in budget hearings and subsequently approved with the budget. Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Burbidge closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. . Resolution -Approved Resolution #02-366 COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2003-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) AND ARTIRIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ASIP) AS PRESENTED; COUNCIL MEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Parks/Recreation Commission Appointments Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2002 - Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Kochmar noted she was pleased with the quality of applicants who applied for the Parks & Recreation Commission, and thanked all those who applied. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE .3- YEAR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER TERMS: CINDY DODGE AND JESS BIRTCHER, AND FURTHER MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF ADE BRIGHT AND DEBRA MCCORMICK TO ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TERMS; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused b. Ethics Board Appointment Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce the re-appointment of Bill Linehan to the city's Ethics Board. COUNCIL MEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF BILL LINEHAN TO THE ETHICS BOARD TO SERVE A 3- YEAR TERM; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Park yes excused yes yes Faison Hellickson McColgan yes excused excused VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Kochmar extended her thanks to Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her staff for all their hard work in planning this years Red, White, and Blues Celebration. She noted she would be attending a community celebration honoring Maryann Mitchell; and reminded Council of the upcoming study session with Sound Transit on July 16'h She further announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee would be held July sth at 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Park noted he attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Yakima along with Mayor Burbidge. He also congratulated the Sister City Baseball Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2, 2002 - Page 6 of 7 Team; and announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held July l2'h at 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held July 15th at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Burbidge also noted her attendance at the A WC Conference in Yakima; and thanked and congratulated the many staff and volunteers that have planned this years Red, White and Blues Celebration. She wished all a safe and enjoyable 4'h of July holiday. Ix. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported on the recent Sister City Baseball Tournament. He was please to report the Federal Way team won two out of three games, and noted the trip was overall a very worthwhile and successful trip for everyone in attendance. Mr. Moseley was pleased to report the city has recently been notified we have obtained regional transportation funding for Phase II; Federal Way's share totals 2.85 million dollars. He thanked Public Works Director Cary Roe and his staff for securing these funds. He reminded Council and citizens of the July 4th Red, White, and Blues Festival that is planned for Celebration Park is fast approaching. He extended his thanks to Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her staff for preparing such a wonderful event year after year; festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with the fireworks display at 10:15 p.m. City Manager David Moseley notified Council that Public Works Director Cary Roe and Parks Director Jennifer Schroder would be taking their sabbatical leave in the month of July. He added the sabbatical leave benefit is available to department heads who have given 10 years of service. Kurt Reuter will acts as Parks Director in Ms. Schroder's absence, and Ken Miller will act as Public Works Director in Mr. Roe's absence. Mr. Moseley reported on the Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee, who have already done a great deal of work. He noted the Committee is scheduled to view other municipal facilities in the area over the next few weeks. He reviewed the results of the survey on the permit process, which was mailed to approximately 3600 customers, has now been compiled into a document which was distributed to Council. He was pleased to point out that by and large the comments received were positive; some areas of improvement haye also been identified. Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 2,2002 - Page 7 of 7 City Manager David Moseley noted the presentations on the Capital Facilities process have wrapped up. Presentations have been made to various community groups and at Open Houses; a presentation was also taped for play on Federal Way TV Channel 21. Mr. Moseley read an e-mail received from a citizen who recently had a positive experience with Parks Maintenance staff. He commended Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her staff on a job well done. He reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(1)(b); for approximately thirty minutes with no action anticipated. x. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:] 6 p.m., Mayor Burbidge recessed the Federal Way City Council regular meeting into executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1 )(i) and Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(1 )(b); for approximately thirty minutes. a. b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1 )(i) Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1 )(b) Council returned to Chambers at 8:40 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m.