Council MIN 05-04-2004 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 4, 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 of7:02 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, and Mike Park.
Mayor McColgan excused Councilmember Jim Ferrell.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
ProclamationlMental Health Month
Mayor McColgan read and presented the Mental Health Month proclamation to Susan
Stefifel, Member of the Board of Directors for Federal Way Youth and Family Services
and Susan Mowrey, Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services.
b.
Certificate of Appreciation/Boy Scouts Food Drive
Mayor McColgan read and presented a certification of appreciation to the Nopi Soki
District
c.
Certificate of Recognition/Federal Way High School Band
(Recipient not present, presentation made later in the meeting)
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d.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce
tonight.
e.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley asked Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson to present a
brief report on the Regional Transportation Improvement District (RTID).
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Brenda Wright, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project.
ShaUll Alexander, spoke in support ofthe Christian Faith Center project.
Jerry McClain, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project.
Kristen Tarsiuk, spoke in support of the Christian Faith Center project.
Shirley Gulbraa, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center project.
H. David Kaplan, thanked Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder
for her many dedicated years of service to the city; he wished her well on her new position
with the City of Kirkland.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/April 20, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
Council Bill #339/2004 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment - Enactment
Ordinance -Approved Ordinance #04-459
Conditions of Accepting Ownership of West Hylebos State Park-
Resolution -Approved Resolution #04-412
51st Ave SW Storm Drain Improvements/Final Project Acceptance &
Authorization to Release Retainage -Approved
West Hylebos Creek Restoration Project Bid Award -Approved
23rd Ave So Road Improvements ProiectlFinal Project Acceptance &
Retainage Release -Approved
Alternative Cross sections for Pacific Highway South HaV Lanes Phase III
Project -Pulled and approved separately
Economic Development Message -Approved
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COUNCILMEMBERDOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Dovey pulled item (g)/ Alternative Cross Sections for Pacific Highway
South Hay Lanes Phase III Project.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (1), AND (h) AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR
KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
absent
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Consent Agenda Item (g)/ Alternative Cross Sections for Pacific Highway South Hay
Lanes Phase III Project:
Councilmember Dovey noted he would be recusing himself from voting on this item, as it
could be a conflict of interest.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM
(g)/ALTERNATIVE CROSS SECTIONS FOR PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH HOV
LANES PHASE III PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion
passed 5-0 as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
recused
yes
absent
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Proposed Settlement with Edward Keaton
City Manger David Moseley noted this is a claim for damages with all the necessary
paperwork attached and is recommended for Council action.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD-KEATON AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
absent
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Selection ofYoting Delegates for A WC Annual Business Meeting
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO SELECT MAYOR MCCOLGAN,
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR, AND COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY AS VOTING
DELEGATES FOR THE 2004 A WC ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING; DEPUTY
MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
abseQt
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor McColgan then took a moment to present a Certificate of Recognition to the Federal
Way High School Band. He noted the band has been selected to play for the dedication of
the World War II Memorial in Washington DC on May 29th. He congratulated them and
thanked them for representing the city so well.
VII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
would be May 14th at 8:00 a.m., and thanked Parks Director Jennifer Schroder for all her
years of service and dedication to the city, he wished her good luck on her new position.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional committees and
reported on issues concerning Homeland security and disaster preparedness. She also spoke
to congratulate Jennifer Schroder on her new position with the City of Kirkland, and noted
she would be missed.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Public
Safety Committee meeting would be May 10th at 5:00 p.m.; she also noted a meeting
regarding Sacajawea Park will be held May 5th at 7:00 p.m. at Sacajawea Middle School.
She echoed comments by Councilmembers to Parks Director Jennifer Schroder, she wished
her well on her new position, and thanked her for her years of service to Federal Way.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee scheduled for May 17th might be rescheduled due to him being out of town. He
also spoke to thank Parks Director Jennifer Schroder, he noted she will be missed, and
good luck in her new position.
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Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting ofthe FinanceÆconomic
DevelopmentJRegional Affairs Committee meeting would be held May 11 th at 5 :00 p.m. He
thanked Parks Director Jennifer Schroder for all her work Qn behalf of this community and
noted she would be missed.
Mayor McColgan reported on various regional and community events and meetings. He
announced the Council would be holding the first budget study session on May 11 th at 6:00
p.m., and encouraged everyone to attend. He also thanked Jennifer Schroder for her
fourteen years of service, and wished her well in Kirkland.
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley welcomed Commander Krista Bird who is representing Chief
Kirkpatrick while she is handling other responsibilities for the Peace Officer Memorial
Month. He noted she is representing the city, and the memory of Federal Way Police
Officer Patrick Maher. She spoke at Seattle's event today, and is planning on attending an
event with the Governor in Shelton, as well as the national memorial ceremony.
Mr. Moseley noted his office has distributed a Council meeting calendar for the next few
months to Councilmembers. He noted there are very few days, where Council is not
involved in meetings.
He also noted the first special study session for the 2005-2006 Biennial Budget will be
Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m. Staff is currently putting a lot of effort into the budget
process, where the primary topics will be the prioritizing city services, and options for
balancing the expenditures and revenues.
City Manger David Moseley took a moment to recognize Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Director Jennifer Schroder. He noted she has made many contributions to the city
in her fourteen years and wishes her well on her new position with Kirkland. He reported
he has appointed Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson as Interim Parks Director.
He further reminded Council for the need for an Executive Session this evening for the
purpose of discussing Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) and Property
AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b); expected time is forty-five minutes.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:05 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session.
a.
b.
Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b)
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At 8:45 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended Executive Session an
additional fifteen minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 8:55 p:m.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.
ie Courtney, CMC
y City Clerk