HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MINS 02-06-2001Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2001 – Page 1
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 6, 2001 – 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:03
p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Eric Faison, Dean McColgan 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 McColgan led the flag salute.
III SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Director/Public Safety Department
City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Chief Anne Kirkpatrick alongside her
extended family members Dr. and Mrs. Kyle Chapman and Kristie Sather Brousseau.
Public Safety Director Anne Kirkpatrick thanked Council and City Manager, stating she was
absolutely thrilled and honored to work for and with the citizens of Federal Way. Chief Kirkpatrick,
who has been meeting individually with each officer and employee in the department, noted she is
impressed with the high quality people that have been hired, and is looking forward to working
together.
City Clerk Chris Green then administered the oath of office to Officers Bensen, Brown, Deyo, Drake,
Everly, Keller, Kettells, Liska, Lunt, Orta, Schenkel, Schwan, Templeton, Walker, and White.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
a. Posthumous Recognition/1998 Federal Way Humanitarian of the Year
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Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the posthumous recognition honoring 1998 Federal Way Humanitarian
of the Year Ted Ulmer. Mayor Park presented the certificate to his widow Marge Ulmer and son Ted
Ulmer, Jr.; Mr. Ulmer accepted the recognition and thanked the Council, noting his father loved the
community and loved being an American.
b. Certificate of Recognition/Federal Way Fire Department Administrator
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the certificate of recognition honoring Federal Way Fire Department
Administrator Jim Hamilton for his many years of service to the citizens of Federal Way. Mayor
Park presented the certificate to Mr. Hamilton who thanked the Council and City Manager for this
recognition and noted he would still be visible in many areas of the community.
c. Certificate of Recognition/Recipient of Commuter Challenge
Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Mayor Park read and presented the certificate of recognition to the
Weyerhaeuser Corporation for their participation in commute trip reduction program. Katy Taylor,
Manager for Commute Trip Reduction and Debra Hansen, Vice-President of Weyerhaeuser Business
Services and Aviation accepted the certificate thanking the Council for the recognition.
d. Proclamation/100 Top Hospitals Award
Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Mayor Park read and presented the proclamation recognizing St.
Francis Hospital as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. Chief Operating Officer Cheryl
Payseno, President and CEO of Franciscan Health System Joe Wilczek, Boardmember Faye Clerget,
and local physician and Boardmember Dr. Barbara Levy were on hand to accept the proclamation.
e. Community Policing Partnership Awards
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced and presented the Community Policing Partnership Awards to
two employees of Café Arizona who witnessed and apprehended suspects who had burglarized a
neighboring business. Chief Kirkpatrick noted all merchandise was recovered due to their efforts.
f. Recognition of Police Commander
City Manager David Moseley announced and presented a plaque to Police Commander Andy
Hwang, in recognition of receiving the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award from the Northwestern
University Center for Public Safety. Commander Hwang was selected for the award by staff and
classmates on the basis of his dedication, devotion, ethics, and sense of justice. City Manager
commended Commander Hwang for representing the city so well.
g. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manger David Moseley announced and introduced the following new employees: Anne
Kirkpatrick as the new Chief of Police, Jeffery Otto, a new Public Safety Officer, and Aaron Unger,
the new Information Systems Technician.
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h. City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley asked Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez to update Council on
the Blue Ribbon Commission’s proposed transportation’s options.
V. CITIZEN COMMENT
Joanne Piquette, thanked Council for the increase in the Arts budget, and updated the Council and
citizens of upcoming arts events in the community. She also asked Council to pursue opportunities
featuring Federal Way in film and television that would be a source of tourism revenue.
Ron Walker, chair of the Diversity Commission spoke to update Council on the wrap up of the 2001
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration; he also spoke to thank the over 35 volunteers who gave their
time and dedication to the celebration.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/January 9, 2001 Special Meeting & January 16, 2001 Regular Meeting -
Approved
b. Vouchers- Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report/December 2000- Approved
d. Meadowlane Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-334
e. Star Lake Vista Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-335
f. Olympic View Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project- Approved
g. Phase I/Solid Waste Service Review & Procurement Process- Approved
h. 2001 Solid Waste & Recycling Grant Approval/Resolution- Approved Resolution
#01-336
i. Award Contract/Purchase of Phone Equipment/Steel Lake Offices- Approved
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Planning Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO APPOINT DINI DUCLOS TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,
2002; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
b. Ethics Board Appointments
MAYOR PARK MOVED TO APPOINT DAVID HEAD AND MICHAEL MONECK TO
THE ETHICS BOARD FOR 3 YEAR TERMS; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
c. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO APPOINT SCOTT BROWN, SHAWN
CUMMINS, AND BARBARA REID TO 2 YEAR TERMS TO THE LODGING TAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #262/Metromedia Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN A SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR
THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND
RESTORING A FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #262/METROMEDIA RIGHT-OF-
WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2001; COUNCILMEMBER
BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
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Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next regular meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held February 28th at 9:00 a.m.; she reminded
Council of the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference in Olympia February 14th
and 15th, and updated Council on regional issues.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next regular meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human
Services/Public Safety Committee would be held February 12th at 12:00 p.m.; she reported on her
attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of upcoming activities at the Knutzen
Family Theatre.
Councilmember Hellickson had no report this evening.
Councilmember Faison had no report this evening.
Councilmember McColgan announced the next regular meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be February 21st at 5:30 p.m., which was rescheduled due to the holiday; and
reported on various community events.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional and community meetings;
and extended “best wishes” to Federal Way Fire Department Administrator Jim Hamilton on his new
position with the Red Cross.
Mayor Park reported his attendance at various community and regional meetings; and he noted he
would be delivering the State of the City address February 7th at 11:30 a.m. at the King County
Aquatics Center.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley welcomed the new Public Safety Director Anne Kirkpatrick and
welcomed Kathy McClung as the new Community Development Director.
Mr. Moseley reminded citizens the Mayor would be delivering the State of the City – 2001 address at
the King County Aquatics Center on February 7th; the Mayor’s remarks will also be
available on the city’s website.
He updated council on the funding received from the Transportation Improvement Board for projects
along SR 99; he noted the city received the second highest dollar amount awarded from all the cities
and counties statewide.
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City Manager David Moseley reported on the special emphasis patrols along 330th and SR 99 where
the “Stay Out of Areas of Prostitution” (SOAP) ordinance is in effect; signs will soon be installed
denoting specific areas affected. He noted new traffic signals were installed at the intersection of
330th and SR 99; new street lighting and surveillance cameras are also being considered.
Mr. Moseley reported on the council’s mid-biannual retreat, facilitated by Jim Reid. Mr. Reid is
preparing a final report to distribute to council. He also noted the Management Team’s retreat will be
held Friday, February 9th.
He updated council on the governors request to public jurisdictions to reduce the use of electricity
use by 10% in response to the wide spread power shortage; he commended Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder and Property Services Manager Steve Ikerd on working
with staff to achieve the desired savings.
Mr. Moseley further reminded council for the need for an executive session for the purposes of
discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); it will last approximately thirty
minutes with no action anticipated.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Park announced the council would be recessing to an executive session for
approximately thirty minutes, with no action anticipated.
At 8:50 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson announced an additional fifteen minutes.
Council returned to chambers at 9:06 p.m.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned
the regular meeting at the hour of 9:06 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk
