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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 6, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
the hour of7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Richard Bye, Human Services Commissioner led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENT A TI ONS
a.
Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officers
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick introduced the new officers Shon Smith, Keith Schmidt, Robert
Riggles, recruit Kyle Buchanan, and Police Support Officer LaDonna Figliola. City Clerk
Chris Green administered the oath of office.
b.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Jeff Wolf as the
city's new SWM Engineer. He welcomed Mr. Wolf along with the Public Safety new
employees.
c.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung reported on the process the
council will be taking part in regarding the Christian Faith Center. She presented an outline
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) asked for Council to
review the agreement for the Farmer's Market and specify city funding is contingent upon
a signed agreement between the Market and Sears, where the market is scheduled to be
held.
Mike Sharp, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) noted his opposition to the
median proposed at South 288th and Pacific Highway.
Marie Adair, asked Council to return the crosswalk at 288th and Pacific Highway.
Sam Elder, spoke in opposition to the location ofthe proposed Christian Faith Center
location, he noted such a large facility isn't appropriate for that location.
John Dallen, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center mega-church project, he
asked the Council to remember traffic issues when making this decision.
David McKenzie, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center project and questioned
the Environment Impact Study for the project.
Louise Koetters, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center locating a mega-church
in Federal Way.
Juliet Sykes, spoke in continued opposition to the Christian Faith Center project, and noted
she was currently sending around a petition.
Justin Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center, and noted many local
businesses around the current location in SeaTac have flourished due to the church located
in their community.
Irene Neville, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) noted her opposition to the
Christian Faith Center.
Joanne Piquette, thanked Council for the past support of the Arts Commission and asked
Council to continue funding for the arts programs in this next budget cycle.
Betty Huff, also thanked the Council for supporting the arts and asked for such support to
continue in this next difficult budget.
Charles R. Garner, spoke to Council to request a street vacation for 6th Ave SW.
Kristen Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center, and noted the CFC will
bring many great facilities, programs, and amenities to Federal Way citizens.
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V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
l.
J.
k.
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/March 16. 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
Orchid Lane Final Plat - Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-410
Weyerhaeuser Way & So 336th St Roundabout Project/Bid Award-
Approved
West Branch & Main Stem Lakota Creek Restoration Project! 100 %
Design Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved
So 288th St at SR99 Project/Access Issues -Item pulled and discussed
separately- postponed to 4/20/04 Council meeting
SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break-Item pulled, discussed, and approved
separately
2004 Human Services Commission Work Plan-Approved
Proposed Changes to Human Services General Fund Application Process-
Approved
Property Disposition Services Agreement-Approved
City of Auburn Jaillnterlocal Agreement-Approved
Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety-Item pulled, discussed, and
approved separately
Work Plan Related to Potential City Center Redevelopment Strategies-
Item pulled, discussed, and approved separately
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY.
Councilmember Ferrell pulled items (e )/So 288th St at SR 99 Project/Access Issues, and
item (k)/Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety.
Councilmember Dovey pulled item (t)/SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break.
Councilmember Faison pulled item (l)/W ork Plan Related to Potential City Center
Redevelopment Strategies.
The motion to approve items (a), (b), (c), (d), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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Item (e)/ So 288th St at SR99 Project/Access Issues:
Councilmember Ferrell noted his concerns regarding this project and asked for further
review, for any possible additional recommendations.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO TABLE (REFER) ITEM (e)/ So 288th
St at SR99 PROJECT AND PLACE IT ON THE NEXT LAND
USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA; SECOND MADE BY
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO TABLE
(POSTPONE) THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ON APRIL 20TH, RATHER THAN THE NEXT LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL ACCEPTED THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
Councilmembers continued to discuss this item including line of sight questions, as well
as adjacent businesses and crosswalk concerns.
The main motion as amended passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
no
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item (f)/SR99 at So 333rd St Median Break:
Councilmember Dovey to clarify there will be an access point on Hwy 99 at 333rd St. He
noted this is a recommendation that might be temporary due to growth and expansion.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM (t)/SR99 AT SO
333RD ST MEDIAN BREAK; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRELL. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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Item (k)/Purchase of Digital Cameras for Public Safety:
Councilmember Ferrell briefly reported on this item and it's importance to the Public
Safety Department.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROV AL OF ITEM (k)/PURCHASE
OF DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY; SECOND MADE BY
COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed. as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item (l)/Work Plan Related to Potential City Center Redevelopment Strategies:
Councilmember Faison gave a brief background and review of the proposed work plan.
He noted this plan would study among other items, the idea of leveraging public dollars
to encourage private development, and looking for opportunities to grow revenue dollars.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROV AL OF ITEM (l)/WORK PLAN
RELATED TO POTENTIAL CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES;
SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Adopting the 2004 Retreat Summary and Amending Council Rules of
Procedure - Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-411
City Manager briefly noted this is a review of the work done at the Council Retreat, and
noted the resolution
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2004 RETREAT SUMMARY AND AMENDMING COUNCIL
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RULES OF PROCEDURE AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
b. Federal Way Farmers Market
Councilmember Dovey noted he is recusing himself from discussing and taking action on
this item as his wife is a board member of the Farmers Market.
Community Development Services Director Kathy McClung gave a brief review of this
item. She noted the start-up costs are to be covered initially by the Lodging Tax Revenue,
which would be repaid over time. Ms. McClung also noted there will be a signed
agreement on the location prior to finalizing the agreement.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL WAY
FARMERS MARKET AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
recused
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic
Development!Regional Affairs Committee would be held April 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt.
Baker Conference Room at City Hall.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting ofthe Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held April 19th at 5:30p.m. He also reported on his attendance at
various community events.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParksIRecreationlHuman
Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be held April 12th at 5:00 p.m. and
encouraged citizens to attend one of the many upcoming performances in the local arts.
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Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
has been rescheduled from April 9th to April 16th at 8:00 a.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference
Room, and noted he was pleased to see the Federal Way Farmers Market
Councilmember Ferrell announced the Federal Way Boys and Girls Fundraiser would be
held on April 20th at Emerald Downs, and the monthly Chamber lunch would be held at the
Twin Lakes Golf and County Club on April 7th; he encouraged everyone to attend.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on various regional and community events she attended.
She also thanked King County Prosecuting Attorney Norm Maleng for briefing the police
department personally on the charges facing the individual who killed Officer Patrick
Maher.
Mayor McColgan reported on his attendance at a forum for CEO Magazine, where they are
doing a profile on Federal Way; he noted many businesses, community, and chamber
leaders were in attendance. He further reported on other regional meetings he attended.
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the major capital projects. He noted the new City
Hall is moving along and is almost two and a half months from moving the Police
Department and Municipal Court. He reported the Community Center architects would be
here before the next Council meeting for a design update - citizens welcome to attend. Mr.
Moseley further noted Phase II on Pacific Highway continues work on the Southeastern
part of Pacific Highway.
He added the city would be participating again this year in the annual Federal Way Relay
for Life Event on June 5-6 at Federal Way High School. The goal this year is to raise
$125,000 to fight cancer. Anyone wishing to participate can contact the City Managers
Office or Amy Jo Pearsall in the Law Department for more information or go to the
website www.federalwayrelayforlife.com.
City Manager David Moseley also reminded Council for the need of an Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i), property
acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b), and to review the performance of a public
employee pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g); expected duration is one hour.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SES SI ON
At 8:50 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session for approximately one hour with no action anticipated.
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a.
b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b)
Review Performance of Public EmployeelPursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10 (1)(g)
c.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:43 p.m.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 9:43 p.m.