Council 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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-'` ' Stephanie D. Courtney, CMC
Deputy City Clerk