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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
July 3, 2001 – 7:00 p.m.
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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, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and
Dean McColgan.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and Deputy
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Michael Hellickson led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. SPIRIT Award/Month of July
City Manager David Moseley announced and introduced Patrick Briggs, as the SPIRIT
Award winner for the month of July. Patrick Briggs, the Executive Assistant for the City
Manager Office’s exhibits the highest standards of integrity, dedication, and
responsibility in serving the City with pride, dignity, and true team spirit.
Mr. Briggs thanked the City Manager and Council for this recognition, noting he is proud
to be a part of such a fun, creative environment, and enjoys working with the city’s very
professional staff.
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b. AWC Municipal Achievement Awards
City Manager David Moseley presented the Public Safety Department’s Victim
Assistance Program with the 2001 Association of Washington Cities Municipal
Achievement Award for populations over 40,000. Victim Assistance Manager Bonnie
Lindstrom accepted the award and thanked the City Manager and Council for their
support of the program.
City Manager David Moseley presented Community Development Department’s Sign
Code Compliance staff with the 2001 Association of Washington Cities Municipal
Achievement Honorable Mention for populations over 40,000. Community Development
Director Kathy McClung accepted the award and thanked her staff, the Mayor and
Council. She spoke to the success of the sign code program, stating there were 900 sign
violations in 1995 vs. the current count of only 75 signs in noncompliance throughout the
entire city.
City Manager David Moseley presented the City of Federal Way’s Wellness Committee
with the 2001 Association of Washington Cities Well-City Award. Wellness Committee
members Deb Barker and Sandy Lyle accepted the award noting the Wellness
Committee’s goal is to promote fitness and wellness to staff through programs such as
yearly osteoporosis screening, quarterly pancake breakfasts and wellness walks.
c. Proclamation/Parks & Recreation Month
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and awarded the Parks & Recreation Month Proclamation
to Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder. Ms. Schroder
thanked Council for this recognition, and invited everyone to attend the Red, White and
Blues Festival that is being held at Celebration Park on July 4th. She also encouraged
citizens to attend the Summer Concerts held at Steel Lake this summer.
d. Posthumous Recognition/Louie Liu
Councilmember Burbidge read the posthumous recognition for the late Louie Liu. She
noted he was a dedicated citizen who unselfishly gave to the community over the last
several years. Mr. Liu was a founding member and first president of the Federal Way
Community Caregiving Network and Federal Way Job Center. He was also active in the
Habitat for Humanity, Rotary, and Kiwanis Clubs.
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e. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees
City Manger David Moseley welcomed and introduced the new Community
Development Deputy Director Patrick Doherty.
f. City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager asked Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to update Council on a neighborhood issue
that was brought to Council approximately 6 weeks ago.
Chief Kirkpatrick noted the activity at the Badly residence and surrounding neighborhood
has calmed down dramatically in the last few weeks. She noted Commander Ken Morgan
and Officer Heavener have both been in contact with the neighbors and residence,
including 2 block watch meetings. She noted even though the incidents and calls for
service have been down, the Department will continue to monitor the area.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Morgan Llewellyn, spoke on behalf of the Weyerhaeuser and Quadrant Corporations. He
asked the request for a change in zoning for the BP zone be respectfully withdrawn.
H. David Kaplan, spoke to announce the 2nd annual Garden Tour being held Saturday,
July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; citizens may purchase tickets at the Red, White,
and Blues Festival or by calling 253-529-9857.
Sheila Criscione, spoke in opposition to the Mega Churches Code Amendment, noting
her concerns over the tax burdens of residential communities.
Shirley Gylbraa, spoke in opposition to the Mega Churches Code Amendment, noting the
city would be loosing a substantial amount of tax generated property. She urged Council
to make decisions that would decrease the residential share of the tax burdens.
Neil Cook, spoke in support of the resolution to disapprove the BP zoning changes.
Margaret Nelson, spoke in support of the resolution to disapprove the BP zoning changes,
also noting the business taxes vs. the residential taxes.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/June 19, 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report/May 2001-Approved
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d. Council Bill #275/Code Amendment/Park Regulations
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-396
e. AT&T Lease Agreement/BPA Trail Phase III-Approved
f. Set Public Hearing for Milton Road Street Vacation/Resolution-Approved
Resolution #01-340
g. Set Public Hearing for TIP/Resolution-Approved Resolution #01-341
h. To Disapprove Amendments to FWCC Chapter 22 to Incorporate or to
Permit “Mega-Churches” in the Business Park (BP) Zone/Resolution-
Approved Resolution 01-342
i. 2001 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant-Approved
j. Yakima County Jail Interlocal Agreement Amendment-Approved
k. Police Firearms Bid Award-Approved
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar pulled item (a)/Minutes/June 19, 2001 Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Faison pulled item (d)/Council Bill #275/Code Amendments/Park
Regulations/Enactment Ordinance.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled item (h)/To Disapprove Amendments to FWCC Chapter
22 to Incorporate or to Permit “Mega-Churches” in the Business Park (BP)
Zone/Resolution.
The main motion to approve Consent Items: (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (i), (j), and (k) passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (a)/Minutes/June 19, 2001 Regular Meeting:
DEPUTY KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT MINUTES
AMENDING PAGE 5, SECOND PARAGRAPH FROM THE BOTTOM, TO
CORRECT THE DATE OF THE PARKS/RECREATION/HUMAN
SERVICES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING TO JULY 9TH;
COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
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Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #275/Code Amendments/Park Regulations/Enactment
Ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (d) AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AMEND COUNCIL BILL
#275/CODE AMENDMENTS/PARK REGULATIONS TO DELETE THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ADD A SUBSECTION (c) TO SECTION 11-60;
AND TO DELETE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST LINE OF
SECTION 11-69, SO THAT THE SECTION WILL STILL READ: “A PERSON IS
GUILTY OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN A PARK IF HE OR SHE” COMMITS
THE ACTIONS DESCRIDBED IN THE SECTION. COUNCILMEMBER
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The amendment passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
The main motion, as amended, passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (h)/To Disapprove Amendments to FWCC Chapter 22 to Incorporate or to
Permit “Mega Churches” in the Business Park (BP) Zone/Resolution.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(h)/TO DISAPPROVE AMENDMENTS TO FWCC CHAPTER 22 TO
INCORPORATE OR TO PERMIT “MEGA CHURCHES” IN THE BUSINESS
PARK (BP) ZONE; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
Following a brief explanation of the resolution by Councilmember McColgan, the motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
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Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
VI. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #276/Municipal Court Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE RELATING TO
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES PRO TEMPORE (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99-
339).
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED COUNCIL BILL #276/MUNICIPAL
COURT CODE AMENDMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17TH; COUNCILMEMBER
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
b. Council Bill #277/Non-Conformances Created by Government
Acquisition of Right-of-Way
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE CHAPTER
TWENTY-TWO, ARTICLE IV, WITH RESPECT TO NONCONFORMANCES
CREATED BY GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR RIGHT OF
WAY EXPANSION (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-43, 91-113, 92-135, 92-144,
95-235, 97-307 & 99-357).
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #277/NON-
CONFORMANCES CREATED BY GOVERNMENT ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-
OF-WAY TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING JULY 17TH; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Faison yes McColgan yes
Gates yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
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VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held July 25th at 9:00 a.m.; she also
updated Council on various regional issues.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human
Services Committee will be held July 9th at 12:00 noon; and updated Council on her
attendance at various regional meetings. She also reminded citizens to attend the Red,
White and Blues Festival July 4th at Celebration Park.
Councilmember Hellickson recognized two youths in the community who had recently
obtained their Eagle Scout badge.
Councilmember Faison had no report this evening.
Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held July 16th at 5:30 in Council Chambers.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar updated Council on her attendance at various regional meeting
and community events, and noted Congressman Adam Smith would be visiting City Hall
in mid-August.
Mayor Park extended his thanks to city staff who were involved in the projects awarded
recognition by the Association of Washington Cities during the recent annual conference.
He encouraged all citizens to attend the Red, White, and Blues Festival beginning
tomorrow afternoon at Celebration Park, with the fireworks display commencing
promptly at 10:15 p.m.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley also encouraged citizens to participate in the Red, White,
and Blues Festival at Celebration Park for the 4th of July celebration. He noted a detailed
description and calendar of events was available on the city’s web page.
He noted he was happy to announce the work has begun on the new play structure at
Celebration Park, adding it will hopefully be completed by July 14th.
Mr. Moseley updated Council on recent Legislative issues—there will be a short special
session held, in order to adopt statewide and regional packets.
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City Manager David Moseley announced the programming schedule for the FWTV
Channel 21 is now also available on the cit y’s web page.
He announced the new intersection signal lights at 320th and SR99 have been switched
over; the project should be completed b y July 7th.
Mr. Moseley welcomed Patrick Doherty, the new Community Development Deputy
Director, who will be focusing on many key projects, including a forum to discuss the
goals and hopes for the downtown core.
He further reminded Council for the need of an executive session for the purposes of
discussing propert y acquisition/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and potential
litigation/pursuant to RCW 42-30-110(1) (i); with an expected duration of 45 minutes,
with no action anticipated.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:12 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council would be recessing to executive session for
approximately 45 minutes, with no action anticipated. Following two 30-minute
extensions of the executive session, Council returned to Chambers at 10:02 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Park adjourned the regular meeting at 10:02 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk
