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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil MIN 06-15-2004 Regular 410 FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers Regular Meeting June 15, 2004 — 7:00 p.m. Minutes L CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at hour of 7:00 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 Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Planning Commission/Introduction & Certificate of Appointment (unexpired term) Councilmember Dovey introduced and presented a certificate of appointment to Merle Pfeifer, who is filling an unexpired term through September 2004. He thanked Mr. Pfeifer, who has been an alternate commissioner. b. Youth Commission/Appreciation Plaques (outgoing commissioners) Councilmember Burbidge expressed her gratitude to the Youth Commission for the many programs they put together, including the Youth Talent Show, the Battle of the Bands, and the Youth Recognition Night. She asked outgoing Commissioners Caitlin Johnson, Kelsey Martin, John Tavares, Kelsey Tyler, and Elise Vaughan to come forward as Mayor McColgan presents them with a plaque in appreciation for their service on the Youth Commission. • c. Introduction of New Employees /City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce. ORIGINAL • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 2 of 7 d. Emerging Issues /City Manager City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT William Pearson, a resident of 18 Place So., spoke in opposition to opening and widening their neighborhood street for the Christian Faith Center. Florence Pearson, (comments read into the record by City Clerk) stated the neighborhood would accept 18 Place So, being opened under specific conditions, as discussed with Traffic Engineer Rick Perez. The letter was signed in agreement by the residents of the street. Lee Bedand, announced the opening day of the Federal Way Farmer's Market would be Saturday, June 19 and run through October 30 She encouraged everyone to attend the Market that is located in the West parking lot of Sears adjacent to Washington Mutual • Bank. Sharon Fishler, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project, as a homeowner on 18 Place So. she noted a church is fit than a business park. c s a much better t t s p Juliet Sykes, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center, however noting due the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) she felt the city has no other choice than to approve the project. T.J.Mason, resident of 18 Place So, spoke in opposition to opening his neighborhood street, he also added he recently purchased the house, and was not aware of the pending project. Maryfaye Phillips, resident of 18 Place So., spoke in opposition to the opening of the neighborhood street due to the amount of the children in the area, and increased traffic. Morgan Llewellyn, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project, and noted he agreed with the staff report and the market, economic, wetland and traffic studies. He urged the Council to end the five -year process and approve the project and expedite the permits. Kim Hoffman, resident of 18 Place So., spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center project and against opening her dead -end street. She also questioned when her property was rezoned and what the notification procedures are when properties are being rezoned. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 3 of 7 Kelly Wheeler, resident of 18 Place So., asked the Council to not open his neighborhood road, he was concerned the increased traffic wouldn't allow him to play outside his house and in his own neighborhood. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. Minutes /June 1, 2004 Regular Meeting - Approved b. Vouchers- Approved c. April 2004 Monthly Financial Report- Approved d. Kikaha O'Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club /Memorandum of Understanding- Approved e. Regional Solid Waste Issues - Approved f. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement /The Administrative Office of the Courts- Pulled and Approved Separately Councilmember Ferrell pulled item (f) /Interlocal Cooperative Agreement /The Administrative Office of the Courts. • DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (b), (c), (d), AND (e) AS PRESENTED; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMEBR DOVEY. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes Item (f) /Interlocal Cooperative Agreement /The Administrative Office of the Courts: Councilmember Ferrell noted he would recuse himself from this vote as a family member works for the Administrative Office of the Courts. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT /THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 6 -0 as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes • Dovey yes yes McColgan yes Faison Park yes Ferrell recused • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 4 of 7 VI. PUBLIC HEARING (continued from May 24, 2004) Christian Faith Center Application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone from Business Park (BP) to Multifamily Residential 3600 (RM3600) and Associated Development Agreement and Development Plan Mayor McColgan read into record the procedures to be followed for the hearing and opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. • Council Discussion/Decision Public Works Director Cary Roe, Community Development Director Kathy McClung, Management Services Director Iwen Wang, Community Development Senior Planner Lori Michaelson, and Christian Faith Center Representative Morgan Llewellyn responded to various Council inquiries regarding this project. • MOTION MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT/REZONE, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN INCORPORATING THE STAFF REPORT, AND THE FACTORS ADDRESSED BY COUNCIL THIS EVENING FOR FIRST READING AT THE JULY 6, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING; HE FURTHER MOVED AFTER THE SECOND READING ON JULY 20, 2004, PROVIDED THAT CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER EXECUTES A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; SECOND MADE BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. • The Council took a brief recess at 8:53 p.m., and returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 5 of 7 VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Retail /Commercial Market Study for City Center Patrick Doherty, Deputy Director of Community Development - Economic Development gave a brief report on this item. Councilmembers expressed the need to postpone this item to the next Council meeting to further research and receive additional information for various other sources. COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO TABLE (POSTPONE) THIS ITEM AND PLACE IT ON THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee has been rescheduled due to conflicts, and would be Tuesday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room. Councilmember Dovey encouraged citizens to visit the Federal Way Farmers Market on opening day, Saturday, June 19 He noted this is a wonderful event for the community and runs through October. Councilmember Burbidge reported on her attendance at a joint meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board and the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board. She announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreations, Human Services and Public Safety Committee would be July 12 at 5:00 p.m. She noted she would be attending the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference; and encouraged citizens to attend Centerstage's new production of Sleuth at Knutzen Family Theatre. She also noted the Rhododendron Garden is admitting fathers for free on Father's Day, and reminded everyone of the upcoming Red, White, and Blues Festival on July 4th Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked everyone involved with the Volunteer Recognition • Banquet, she noted it was a wonderful event; she also thanked staff responsible for the Fishing Derby held for children. She reported on her attendance at the wonderful Flag Day Ceremonies at the Aquatics Center, and encouraged everyone to attend the Red, White, and • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 6 of 7 Blues Festival at Celebration Park on July 4 festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Councilmember Park reported the City /Korean Community Leaders meeting was rescheduled to June 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. He also announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is July 9 at 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Ferrell also reported on his attendance at the Flag Day Ceremonies at the King County Aquatics Center. He further spoke to thank the many volunteers of Life Way Church who took time to volunteer at the new city hall, clearing and cleaning up the landscaping. He also commented on an impromptu meeting of neighbors and city leaders on 1 Way South, where concerns regarding traffic related issues were raised. Mayor McColgan also expressed his gratitude to the many Life Way Church members who volunteered for landscape and miscellaneous duties at the new city hall. He further noted he recently attended the Suburban Cities retreat, and announced he is honored to assist in the Federal Way High School graduation ceremonies. He wished everyone a happy and safe Father's Day. 411 IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley reported the timeline on the new city hall is on schedule with the carpet and work stations being installed, the move for Municipal Court and Public Safety is scheduled for the weekend of the 10 He noted the second floor — City Hall offices are scheduled to move in mid August. He thanked Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson, and Property Services Manager Steve Ikerd for all their work on this project. Mr. Moseley announced he would be attending along with other staff members and members of the Council the AWC Conference in Ocean Shores, where he is looking forward to learning and teaching. He reminded citizens of the upcoming events in the community including the Red, White, and Blues Festival at Celebration Park on July 4 the Steel Lake Concerts in the Park every Wednesday, and the upcoming Festival Days, which is in the planning stages. City Manager Moseley was also pleased to report the Hwy 99 — Phase III project received the highest score at the PSRC meeting. He did not have the exact numbers, however he noted that meant we should be receiving sufficient monies for the project. He additionally noted the 288 and Hwy 99 project is complete. • Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 15, 2004- Page 7 of 7 Mr. Moseley further reminded Council the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately thirty minutes. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:40 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately thirty minutes. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST 10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows: Burbidge yes Kochmar yes Dovey yes McColgan yes Faison yes Park yes Ferrell yes Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Council returned to Chambers at 10:05 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being nothing further to bring before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 10:05 p.m. / r -'` ' Stephanie D. Courtney, CMC Deputy City Clerk