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Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2004 - Page J of 8
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Cham hers - City Hall
December 7, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Kochmar called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to
order at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and 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
Deputy Mayor Kochmar called upon Police Officer Wilcox to lead the flag salute.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD
TWO ITEMS: UNDER COUNCIL BUSINESS, THE FIRST READING OF
ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECTIVE ANNEXATION DATES FOR
NORTH LAKE, PARKWAY, AND REDONDO EAST; AND AN EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO RCW
42.30.140(4)(a); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
Deputy Mayor Kochmar excused Mayor McColgan to attend a prior engagement.
ORIGINAL
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III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officer
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced and introduced the city's newest officer, police recruit
Kyle Buchanan. She also introduced Officer Buchanan's family to the Council.
City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Buchanan, and
congratulated him.
b.
Planning Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Dovey read the names of the recently appointed Planning Commissioners
Dave Osaki, Merle Pfeiffer, Bill Drake, Lawson Bronson, and Pam Duncan-Pierce
(alternate). All were in attendance to receive their certificates.
c.
Human Services Commission Introduction/Certificate of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge read the name of the recently appointed Human Services
Commissioner Nancy Robertson. She was in attendance to receive her certiíìcate.
d.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced the hiring of one new employee; police recruit
Officer Kelly Smith, who is currently attending the police academy.
e.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Mr. Moseley further advised there are no emerging issues to report.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Debbie Englund - Thanked the Council for maintaining the human services budget for
human services organizations such as the King County Sexual Assault Center.
Nancy Robertson - Thanked the Council for their consideration on the budget. Also
thanked Human Services staff for their support of the Commission.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/November 16, 2004 Regular Meeting - Approved
Council Bill #349/2005-2006 Biennial Budget - Approved Ordinance #04-
469
Council Bill #350/2005 Property Tax Rate -Approved Ordinance #04-470
Council Bill #351/Admissions Tax -Approved Ordinance #04-471
Council Bill #352/Business License Amendment - Approved Ordinance
#04-472
c.
d.
e.
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f.
Council Bill #353/Massage License Amendment - Approved Ordinance
#04-473
Council Bill #354/Bathhouse License Amendment - Approved Ordinance
#04-474
2005 Fee Schedule -Approved Resolution #04-435
Document Compliance with Growth Management Act - Approved
Resolution #04-436
2005 Street Sweeping Services Contract/Bid Award -- Approved
2005 Right-of-Way Landscaping Maintenance/Bid Award -- Approved
East Branch Lakota Creek Restoration/85% Design Status Report --
Approved
City Center Access Study Briefing No. 4/Screening Level 2 Results &
Options to Move Forward to Screening Level 3 -- Approved
Proposed Site Lease Renewal for Nextel -- Approved
g.
h.
1.
.I.
k.
I.
m.
n.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a) through (n) AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
PARK. The motion passed as follows:
VI.
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
absent
yes
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Approval of New City Hall Contracts
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson provided a briefing to the Council on the
completed contracts.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CITY HALL
CONTRACTS AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The
motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
b.
Ventana Final Plat - Approved Resolution #04-437
Community Development Director Kathy McClung reported that Council decision on this
matter was postponed from November 16 to allow time for required SEPA trees to be
planted. Those trees have now been planted by the applicant, and approved by city staff.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL TO APPROVE THE VENT ANA
FINAL PLAT RESOLUTION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
c.
Proposed Settlement with WilTel Communications
City Attorney Pat Richardson reported to the Council that this settlement would reimburse
the City approximately $15,000 for broken conduit.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed
as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
d.
Council Bill #359/North Lake Annexation Ordinance - added item
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1,2005 FOR
THE NORTH LAKE ANNEXATION.
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
e.
Council Bill #360/Parkway Annexation Ordinance - added item
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WA Y,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1,2005 FOR
THE PARKWAY ANNEXATION.
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
f.
Council Bill #361/Redondo East Annexation Ordinance - added item
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WA Y,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 1,2005 FOR
THE REDONDO EAST ANNEXA nON.
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
a.
Council Bill #355/2004 Year-End Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 2003-04
BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 02-434, 03-44] AND 03-455).
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
b.
Council Bill #356/Bicycle Helmet
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WA Y,
WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION, 196, TO ARTICLE VI CHAPTER 15
OF CITY OF FEDERAL WA Y CITY CODE REGARDING BICYCLE HELMET
REGULATIONS (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-91).
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
c.
Council Bill #357/Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE BY
AMENDING SECTION 2-95.2 TO ALLOW MORE THAN FIVE MEMBERS ON THE
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER P ARK TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
d.
Council Bill #358/Utility Tax Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE V, OF THE FEDERAL WAY
CITY CODE TO CLARIFY TAXPA YER OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO
RECORDS MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCTION, THE CITY'S INVESTIGATIVE
AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY, AND GRANTING THE CITY SUBPOENA
POWER FOR TAXPAYER RECORDS (AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 95-257 AND 96-
262).
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBERFAISON TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON DECEMBER 21;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Burbidge announced the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety
Committee will meet next Monday, December l3, at 5:00 p.m., in the Hylebos Room. She
also attended a meeting last Friday in Bellevue with other sub-area transportation groups to
discuss transportation funding and priorities in order to prepare a unified agreement to take
to the Legislature. She and Mayor McColgan attended a ribbon cutting for a new grocery
store at the old Value Village site on Pacific Highway South last week. Earlier today she
attend the Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Affairs meeting, where the City's three
legislators all made presentations. Later this week she will be attending the Puget Sound
Regional Council's monthly Transportation Advisory Board meeting, and on Friday will be
attending a meeting between the City, local churches, the Multi-Service Center regarding a
collaborative effort to promote the federal government's Earned Income Tax Credit for
low-income working families. They are looking for volunteers, please contact
Councilmember Burbidge or any member of the Human Services statT.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be held on December 20, at 5:30 p.m in Council Chambers.
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held on December 14, at 5 :30 p.m. in the
Hylebos Conference Room. The committee will be recommending the selection of a
lifestyle/retail market consultant, as well as the scope of work involved.
Councilmember Ferrell encouraged anyone who is interested in the economic development
of our city center to attend the meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee next Tuesday.
Councilmember Park announced the next Korean Community meeting would take place on
Thursday, December 9, in Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. The next Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 10, at 8:00 a.m. in the Hylebos
Conference Room.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported that she and Councilmember Burbidge attended the
Economic Development Summit in Seattle last month. She also noted the holiday lights
have been placed around Federal Way and encouraged citizens to shop in Federal Way this
holiday season. A food barrel is located in the lobby of city hall; citizens are encouraged to
make a donation for those in need. She also thanked State Representative Adam Smith for
his efforts in securing $1 million in federal money to help fund the triangle study. r n
January, she will start attending meetings for the newly-formed Municipal Solid Waste
Advisory Committee.
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X.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The 2005 City Council Retreat will be held all day on Saturday, January 29th in Federal
Way. Jim Reed will again facilitate the retreat and will be contacting councilmembers to
help set the agenda. Construction on the parking annex north of city hall has been slowed
due to inclement weather the past several weeks. Temporary power and a crosswalk are
planned, pending favorable weather in over the next couple of weeks. The City, in
conjunction with the Federal Way School District, has submitted a letter of interest to the
Salvation Army for a Ray and Joan Kroc Foundation Community Center. BRS (the
community center architects) will be in town to discuss revisions and the budget for the
community center with the Council and citizen advisory committee.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140( 4)(a) - added item
The Council recessed at 7:45 p.m. to go into executive session for thirty minutes. The
Council returned to Chambers at 8:07 p.m.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no additional business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Deputy Mayor
Kochmar adjourned the regular meeting 5: hour Of; p.m.,
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N. Christine Green,
City Clerk