Council MIN 09-21-2004 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 21, 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 of7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #332 led the flag salute.
Mayor McColgan excused Councilmember Jack Dovey and Councilmember Eric Faison's
absence.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McColgan asked King County Representative Peter VonReichbauer to make a short
presentation regarding the American Heart Association and it's annual Heart Walle Mr.
VonReichbauer reported the Heart Walk will take place in Seattle on October 9th. He
encouraged the Council, staff and citizens to participate in this walk, which is the second
largest walk in the nation.
a.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Introduction/Certificate
Councilmember Park was pleased to introduce Gerry Lamontagne and present him with a
certificate of appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mr. Lamontagne
thanked the Council and noted he looks forward to working with the committee and the city
on increasing tourism in the city.
b.
Proclamation/Constitution Week
ORIGINAL
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Mayor McColgan read and presented the proclamation to Peggy Eisaman, Member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Eisaman thanked the Council for the yearly
recognition and support of such an important document.
c.
Proclamation/Day of Concern for the Hungry
Mayor McColgan read and presented the proclamation to Linda Purlee, Program Director
for the South King County Multi Service Center. Ms. Purlee thanked the Council and
encouraged everyone to donate to the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry.
Mayor McColgan followed up with information regarding specific stores accepting
donations, and a list of suggested food donations.
d.
Certificate of Recognition/FW Boys and Girls Club
Mayor McColgan read and presented the certificate of recognition to Dolan Holts of the
Federal Way Boys and Girls Club in recognition of their participation in the Nickelodeon's
National Day of Play. Mr. Holts reported the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is
participating in the National Day of Play on October 2, 2004.
e.
Police Chiefs Commendation
This item was forwarded to a future Council meeting.
f.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manger reported there are no new employees to introduce tonight.
g.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Community Development Director Kathy McClung reported on an issue that was raised by
citizen comment at a previous Committee meeting regarding the Butler and Armeni Code
Violations. She briefed the Council on updated information regarding the situation with
excess cars and junk vehicles.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, (comments read into the record by Deputy City Clerk) requested the
Council look into fines for violations of the motorized scooter ordinance and require
insurance requirements for such vehicles.
David Ringlee, spoke to thank the Council and staff for the Weyerhaeuser Way
roundabout, which was recently completed. He noted he has heard many positive
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comments regarding the roundabout and wanted to make sure the Council was aware of
them.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/September 7, 2004 Regular Meetings -Approved
Vouchers -Approved
Quarterly Financial Report -Approved
Council Bill #344/Motorized Vehicle Use Code Revision - Enactment
Ordinance -Approved Ordinance #04-464
Danville Station Division II Final Plat/Resolution -Approved
Lakota Crest Preliminary Plat/Resolution -Approved
Neighborhood Traffic Safety Proiect/SW 30Sth Street -Approved
Authorization to Purchase Equipment/Technology utilizing the 2004 Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Funds-Approved
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Mayor McColgan pulled Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #344/Motorized Vehicle Use
Code Revision.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a), (b), (c), (e), (0, (g), AND (h), AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER
BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
absent
yes
yes
yes
yes
Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #344/Motorized Vehicle Use Code Revision:
Council asked staff various questions regarding electric scooters, insurance requirements
and monetary penalties.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROV AL OF COUNCIL BILL
#344/MOTORIZED VEHICLE USE CODE REVISION AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
absent
absent
yes
yes
yes
yes
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VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
a.
Cancellation of2004 CDBG Award to Federal Way Community Caregiving
Network (FWCCN) for Improvements to FUSION Transitional Housing
Units and Reallocation of Funds per the 2004 Contingency Plan
Mayor McColgan read into the record the procedures to be followed and opened the Public
Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
.
Staff Report
Community Development Block Grant Coordinator Kelli O'Donnell made a brief
presentation to Council regarding the cancellation of the 2004 Community Development
Block Grant, which was awarded to the Federal Way Community Caregiving Network
FUSION Rehab project. She reported per the 2004 contingency plan, the grant would be
reallocated to the King County Housing and Community Development Federal Way
House, Repair Program, and the Children's Therapy Center for the Bridger to a Brighter
Future Project.
.
Citizen Comment
There was no citizen comment given.
.
City Council Discussion
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION
OF THE 2004 CDBG AWARD TO THE FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY
CAREGIVING FUSION REHAB PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,640 AND
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS PER THE 2004 CONTINGENCY PLAN;
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
absent
absent
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Hearing nothing further, Mayor McColgan closed the hearing at 7:30 p.m.
b.
Surplus of City Hall located at 33350 - 1 st Way South/Resolution
Mayor McColgan read into the record the procedures to be followed and opened the public
hearing at 7:31 p.m.
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Staff Report
Finance Director Iwen Wang gave a brief staff report regarding listing the property located
at 33350 - I st Way South as surplus property. She noted since the property has an estimated
fair market value over $5,000 the property must be declared surplus, and a public hearing is
required.
.
Citizen Comment
There was no citizen comment given.
.
City Council Discussion
COUNCILMEMBER P ARK MOVED TO DECLARE OLD CITY HALL,
LOCATED AT 33350 1ST WAY SOUTH AS SURPLUS; COUNCILMEMBER
FERRELL SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
absent
absent
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Hearing nothing further, Mayor McColgan closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Early Retirement of 1993 Saghalie Park Development GO Bond
Finance Director Iwen Wang reported the city has collected an additional $740,000 in real
estate excise tax, which can only be used for a specific purpose. She noted the best option
is to payoff the high interest debt, which will save $100,000 in interest by paying it off
early.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PAYOFF THE
SAGHALIE PARK DEVELOPMENT GO BOND AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY
MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
absent
absent
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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VIII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
a.
Council Bill #345/FWCC Amendment to Chapter 5, Relating to the
Building Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE
AND ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND THE 2003 UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE. (Amending Ordinance Nos. 90-33, 92-143, 95-234, 98-320, and 01-
402).
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED COUNCIL BILL #345/FWCC AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 5, RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODE TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING;
SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
absent
absent
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Council Bill #346/FWCC Amendment to Chapter 8, Relating to the Fire
Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE
AND ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (Amending Ordinance
Nos. 90-33, 90-54, 92-127, 92-143, 97-147,97-291, and 99-340).
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED COUNCIL BILL #346/FWCC AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 8, RELATING TO THE FIRE CODE TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
absent
absent
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell reported on the presentations that have been made at the recent
FEDRAC meetings, regarding downtown retail. He noted the Council would soon be
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making a decision and in the near future to select a firm. He encouraged citizens to get
involved.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting ofthe Parks/Recreation/Human
Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be October 11th at 5 :00 p.m. in the
Hylebos Room. She reported on her attendance at the South County Area Transportation
Board, where updates were given on the State Transportation Plan and the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan. She further noted Sound Transit gave a report on their scoping Phase
11 on Transit Planning, where discussions were held regarding extending light rail
potentially through Federal Way to connect the Seattle and Tacoma areas.
Mayor McColgan reported he was very impressed with the Women's Reebok Triathlon
held at Steel Lake and the surrounding areas. He was pleased with the level of organization,
and heard positive comments from many of the participants. He encouraged youth in the
community to get involved in the Youth Commission. The deadline has been extended
through the end of the month. Mayor McColgan also noted budget season is coming up,
and the Council has many difficult decisions ahead. He encouraged citizens to get involved
and attend some of the many budget meetings that are scheduled.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked everyone involved with the Women's Reebok Triathlon.
She noted it was a wonderful event where the oldest participant was 75 years old. She
reported she would be attending the Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) meeting
Wednesday night. She encouraged everyone to make a donation or participate in the
Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry. She also asked City Manager Moseley to follow
up with the Heart Walk to see if there is staff interested in putting a team together.
Councilmember Park echoed comments on the Triathlon, he noted it was very well
received and attended. He reported the youngest participant was between 8-10 years old, in
the approximately 700 athletes whom competed. He reported the next meeting of the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be October 8th at 8:00 a.m., and the next meeting
of the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held October 4th at 5:30 p.m. in
Chambers.
x.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley announced on behalf of Councilmember Faison, the next
meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held
September 28th at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Moseley also reminded Council he will be presenting the budget document at the next
Council meeting on October 5th. The department presentations have been scheduled after
that date.
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He further reminded Council the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( 1 )(i), and Collective
Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a).
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:00 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session to discuss Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( 1 )(i), and Collective
Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), for approximately forty-five minutes.
At 8:43 p.m. Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson extended Executive Session for an
additional fifteen minutes.
At 8:55 p.m. Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson extended Executive Session for an
additional thirty minutes.
a.
b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a)
Council returned to chambers at 9:25 p.m.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.