Council MIN 07-06-2004 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2004 -7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the Regular Meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
the hour of7:08 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
Public Works Director Cary Roe led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Mark Rodmyre has been hired as
the city's newest Recruit Police Officer; and Timothy Thomas has been hired as a new
lateral Police Officer. He welcomed them both and noted they will be sworn in at a later
date.
b.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there we no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Norman Ingersoll, spoke in opposition to the Potential Annexation Area on tonight's
agenda. He questioned if an environmental study had been done and representation from
the annexation area on the Council.
OR I GINAL
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Mayor McColgan asked City Manager David Moseley to have a staff member contact Mr.
Ingersoll regarding his questions.
Carla LaStella, spoke in opposition to the rezone of the Jackson property, she is concerned
with potential impacts to the neighborhood as a result of a rezone and subsequent
development.
H. David Kaplan, complimented the Federal Way Police Department on their fireworks
patrol, noting his neighborhood was firework free. He also urged the Council to pass item
VII (a), to place a levy lid lift on the November ballot.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
l.
J.
k.
1.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/June 15, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
Narcotics K-9 Ownership Agreement/W A State Patrol & FW Police Dept-
Approved
2004 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant-Approved
Washington Conservation Corps Interlocal Agreement-Approved
"Pray Federal Way" Event at Saghalie Park-Approved
Jim Webster Memorial Field-Pulled and Approved Separately
Grant Funding Application/Transportation Improvement Proiects-
Approved
2005 Street Sweeping Service/Authorization to Bid-Approved
2005 Landscape Maintenance Service/Authorization to Bid-Approved
Bellacarino Woods Sewer Extension/Bid A ward-Approved
Proposed Modification to Cottages at Hoyt Road/Preliminary Plat -
Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-416
Interlocal Agreement for Jail Administration-Approved
Councilmember Burbidge pulled item (O/Jim Webster Memorial Field.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROV AL OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g), (h), (i), G), (k), AND (I), AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Consent Item CD/Jim Webster Memorial Field:
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Councilmember Burbidge noted Jim Webster was a member of Federal Way's first City
Council and was dedicated to parks and recreation in the community. She was pleased to
make to motion to approve this item.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROV AL OF THE JIM WEBSTER
MEMORIAL FIELD AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND;
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan (2/1d required public hearing)
Councilmember Ferrell recused himself from this item and left Council Chambers.
Mayor McColgan read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing
and opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
.
Staff Report
Community Development Services Associate Planner Isaac Conlen gave a brief report on
this item.
.
Citizen Comment
Suzie Horan, spoke to Council in support of the Jackson property rezone.
Steve McNey, also spoke in support of the rezone of the Jackson property.
Thomas Barnes, spoke in support of the Jackson property rezone.
Pam Ditzhazy, spoke in opposition to the Jackson property rezone, and noted she is
concerned about the effect it will have on their neighborhood.
(Clerk's Note: See additional citizen comments on this subject given under General Citizen
Comment portion of the agenda.)
.
Council Directive to Staff
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Councilmembers asked various questions of Mr. Conlen and Deputy Community
Development Services Director Greg F ewins.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor McColgan closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Council member Ferrell returned to chambers at 7:36 p.m.
b.
Disposal of Surplus City Property/Resolution #04-417
Mayor McColgan read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing
and opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
.
Staff Report
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief outline and report on this issue.
. Citizen Comment (3-minute limit)
There was no citizen comment given on this item.
. Council Directive to Staff
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROV AL OF THE
FINANCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND DIRECT THE
CITY MANAGER NOT TO SELL ANY FURNITURE CURRENTLY LOCATED
IN THE OLD CITY HALL UNTIL COUNCIL MAKES A DECISION WHETHER
TO CREATE A BUSINESS INCUBATOR, OTHERWISE KEEP THE BUILDING,
SELL IT, OR LEASE IT; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Seeking Voter Approval to Maintain Current Property Tax Rate in 2005
(Property Tax "Lid Lift")
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City Manager David Moseley gave a brief introduction for this item, noting it was prepared
in response to a potential initiative which if passed would cut the property tax by 25%. He
asked for Council direction to either proceed or drop for the upcoming November ballot
Councilmembers discussed allowing the residents the opportunity to voice their opinion
regarding the level of property tax for Federal Way, and not allowing a statewide initiative
to dictate. They discussed the need for stabilization of property taxes, which fund many
important services, and where the city only receives approximately 10% of all property
taxes collected.
They also voiced concerns regarding future initiatives that could have such severe potential
cuts, which could have affected many needed programs such as public safety, human
services, parks and recreation, and streets.
Councilmember Ferrell disagreed with a levy lid lift and stated he is opposed to placing this
on the ballot.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT A
RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AT THE JULY 20 COUNCIL
MEETING. Motion dies for lack of a second.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO HAVE CITY STAFF CONTINUE TO
LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF PLACING A LEVY LID LIFT ON THE
NOVEMBER BALLOT TO COME BACK TO THE COUNCIL THIRTY DAYS
PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION TO PLACE ON THE
NOVEMBER BALLOT, AND FURTHER MOVED TO HAVE CITY STAFF LOOK
AT ALL ALTERNATIVES OF STRUCTURING FOR A POTENTIAL MULTI-
YEAR OR SINGLE YEAR VOTE; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The
motion passed 6-1 as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
no
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Retail/Commercial Market Study for City Center (Postponed from 6/15/04
Regular Meeting)
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO REALLOCATE $50,000 FROM THE
ELECTRONIC KIOSK AND $5,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN
"STORYBOARDS", PLUS ACCUMULATED INTEREST, TO FUND FOR THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
WORK PLAN. SPECIFIC EXPENDITURES OF THESE FUNDS WILL REQUIRE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The
motion passed unanimously as follows:
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Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Revised Parkway Annexation Boundary/Resolution #04-418
Community Development Services Associate Planner Isaac Conlen gave a presentation to
Council regarding the revised Parkway Annexation Boundary. He reported the revision is
due to the bisecting of three lots in the Stone Creek subdivision between the Milton and
Federal Way PAA. In efforts to place this item on the November ballots, the Boundary
Review Board recommended this area be taken out of the planned annexation. Additional
lots north of the Stone Creek development were also taken out to make a more regular
corporate boundary.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION AND THE APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR AN ELECTION TO PUT BEFORE THE VOTERS THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE REVISED PARKWAY AREA AND TO DIRECT STAFF
TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT WITH THE KING COUNTY BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
Councilmember Ferrell left Council Chambers for discussion on this item.
a.
Council Bill #340/Proposed Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER EIGHT "POTENTIAL
ANNEXA TION AREA SUBAREA PLAN" OF THE CITY'S GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AMENDING CHAPTER TWO
"LAND USE", AMENDING CHAPTER FOUR "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT" AND
REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER EIGHT "POTENTIAL ANNEXATION
AREAS."
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED COUNCIL BILL #340/PROPOSED
POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA SUBAREA PLAN TO SECOND
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READING/ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON
JUL Y 20, 2004; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
recused
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council member Ferrell returned to Council Chambers.
b.
Council Bill #3411Christian Faith Center Rezone & Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO LAND USE, ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING MAP, CHANGING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING FOR 49.97 ACRES
LOCATED SOUTH OF S. 336TH STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH
AND INTERSTATE 5 FROM BUSINESS PARK (BP) TO MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL 3600 (RM 3600), AND ADOPTING AN ASSOCIA TED
CONCOMITANT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED COUNCIL BILL #3411CHRISTIAN
FAITH CENTER REZONE AND AGREEMENT TO SECOND
READING/ADOPTION AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON JULY 20, 2004;
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Council Bill #342/Comprehensive Plan Site Specific
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED COUNCIL BILL #342/COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN SITE SPECIFIC TO SECOND READING/ADOPTION AT THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING ON JULY 20, 2004; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
yes
yes
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Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
Park
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell reported on his recent ride along with a Federal Way Officer, he
was very impressed with every office he came in contact with and all the details their jobs
entail. He also was pleased to report he attended the wonderful Red, White and Blues
Festival at Celebration Park; he thanked all involved.
Councilmember Park noted he also attended the Red, White, and Blues Festival at
Celebration Park, and thanked the Parks and Public Safety Department for such a tine job
each year. He further noted the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
would be held July 9th at 8:00 a.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar echoed comments made regarding the Red, White, and Blues
Festival; she thought it was the most well attended event yet. The thanked all staff and
volunteers who worked to make is such a wonderful event. She spoke to congratulate and
thank many local businesses and community members for their contributions to the
community, and reminded everyone of the upcoming Salmon Bake at the end of the month
at Steel Lake Park, and Festival Days in late August.
Councilmember Burbidge also extended "kudos" to the Parks and Recreation staff and
Public Safety staff for such a wonderful Red, White, and Blues Festival this year; she noted
it was an enjoyable time for everyone. She announced the next meeting of the
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be held
Monday, July lih at 5:00 p.m. in Mt. Baker Conference Room. She further reported she
would be attending the Puget Sound Regional Council - Regional Transportation Policy
Board where they will be discussing (1) transit hub funding - for the Federal Way Transit
Center, (2) funding for HOV lanes for Pacific Highway South, and (3) planning and
environmental work and construction for Phase III Pacific Highway Improvements. She
further encouraged everyone to attend the many community performances including the
Federal Way Symphony's Garden Tour on Saturday, July 1 ih.
Councilmember Dovey encouraged citizens to visit the Federal Way Farmer's Market in
the Sears parking lot of the Commons, each Saturday morning through October. He
announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held July
19th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Councilmember Faison announced the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee would be July 13th at 5:30 p.m. he reported the committee would be
discussing selection criteria for a potential downtown consultant. He also noted the
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possibility of scheduling a special meeting in the near future to receive a presentation from
potential consultants.
Mayor McColgan reported he attended along with many other colleagues the Association
of Washington Cities (A WC) Conference in Ocean Shores where he was successfully
elected to the Board of Directors for this district. He thanked his colleagues and City
Manager for assisting him in campaigning for the position and looks forward to working
with the A WC on many different issues.
x.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported the estimated attendance at the Red, White, and
Blues Festival was 17,000 people, as reported by the Fire Department. This is the largest
ever, he thanked all the departments, staff, and volunteers involved who made this a
wonderful event.
He was pleased to announce the certificate of occupancy for the first floor of the new City
Hall was issued, and the Police Department and Municipal Courts are beginning to make
the move, which will be done primarily over the weekend.
Mr. Moseley followed up a previous report on the city scoring high at a recent Puget Sound
Regional Council Board Meeting for the Highway 99 Phase III project. He noted we were
recently informed we will receive a federal grant for $3.36 million under the regional
funding category and another $778,000 grant under the countywide category. This is great
news for this project, which will overhaul the highway between 284[11 Street and Dash Point
Road.
City Manager David Moseley was also pleased to report our city has been moved from a
Class 4 to a Class 2 rating on the building code effectiveness as determined by the
Washington Survey and Rating Bureau. He noted this would reduce insurance costs for
owners of new buildings in Federal Way by 23 % for earthquake insurance and 10% for
other coverage. He congratulated Mary Kate Martin and her staff on this accomplishment.
He was pleased to report the Police Department is now fully staffed and preparing a wait
list for future vacancies. He congratulated the Chief on this major accomplishment.
Mr. Moseley also congratulated Human Services Manager Angelina Allen-Mpyisi on
receiving her Masters Degree in Organizational Planning from Phoenix University.
He further announced the Executive Session schedule for this evening has been canceled.
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XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -CANCELED
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 8:42 p.m.