Council MIN 11-02-2004 Regular
. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 2,2004 - 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 of 7:03 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and
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
Mayor McColgan called upon Police Officer Bill Drake to lead the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge read the names of the recently appointed Youth Commissioners
and invited them to come forward to accept their Certificates of Appointment-those being
Joseph Woo, Megan Loo, Christopher McColgan, Samuel Acuna, Kiley Martin, Allison
Palumbarit, Hayley Johnson, Chelsea Friedman and Sarah Kirsch-none were in
attendance.
b.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley advised there are no new employees at this time.
c.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Mr. Moseley further advised there are no emerging issues to report.
ORIGINAL
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dean Condos and Patrick Redmond- spoke in opposition to the Ventana Final Plat; they
are both property owners adjacent to the proposed project.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/October 19, 2004 Regular Meeting - Approved
Ventana Final Plat - Resolution - Postponed to next regular meeting on
November 16, 2004
Police Evidence Building/Financing Package & Authorization to Bid -
Approved
c.
Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent Item (b )/V entana Final Plat.
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMER TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a) and (c) AS PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Consent Item (b )/V entana Final Plat:
Councilmember Dovey requested a staff briefing on the SEP A conditions of the project.
Information was provided by Associate Planner Deb Barker and Public Works Deputy
Director Ken Miller.
Councilmember Ferrell noted an error in the packet materials-it is his recollection the
Land Use/Transportation Committee recommended forwarding for review by full Council
on November 2, 2004-not a recommendation for approval; he requested the record
reflect same. Councilmember Dovey duly noted the correction, restating the committee's
recommendation was to forward to full Council rather than approval. Staff noted the
correction and also advised city staff and Barghausen Engineering representatives have
scheduled a meeting with Mr. Condos on Friday, November 5, 2004, to discuss his
concerns.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO DELAY AND SEND BACK TO
STAFF UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT TREES CONDITION IS MET BEFORE
FINAL ACCEPT ANCE OF THE PLAT; SECOND BY DEPUTY MA YOR
KOCHMAR.
More discussion ensued regarding the SEP A conditions and concerns of the neighbors.
Councilmember Dovey repeated his preference to have the replacement trees in place
before final approval. Following an extended question and answer period between
Councilmembers and city staff, COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY WITHDREW HIS
EARLIER MOTION; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR CONCURRED.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY THEN MOVED TO POSTPONE THE ITEM TO
THE NOVEMBER 16 REGULAR MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
2005-2006 Biennial Budget & 2005 Property Tax Rate
(As required by RCW 35A.34)
Mayor McColgan read into the record, the procedures to be followed and convened the
public hearing to consider the city's 2005-2006 biennial budget and 2005 property tax at
the hour of 8:00 p.m. He announced testimony is limited to three minutes per person, and
called upon the following citizens:
Jason Wilson - representing the city's Public Safety Officers, he spoke in support of
maintaining the requested number of PSO' s in the city's proposed budget.
Sean O'Brien - current Boardmember and spokesman for the King County Sexual Assault
Resource Center who thanked Councilmembers for their past support and requested
continued funding for their organization.
Betty Huff - spoke in support of co,ntinued funding and support of the arts in the city, and
of the importance of the many cultural activities provided through the arts.
Debby Englund - speaking as a school district nurse, she encouraged continuing support of
the current Human Services funding for the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
by emphasizing the importance of such programs for all citizens.
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Mina Kim - as a representative of the Korean-American Association of Tacoma, she
encouraged continued funding for Korean-American organizations.
John Lu - spoke in favor of continued funding for Korean services in the community, and
of the importance of a Korean Hot Line service for activities such as the Korean Cultural
Fest and other activities.
Gary Martindale - General Manager of the Steadfast Company, the new mall owner, read
two letters into the record-the first from the Steadfast Company and the other from
Century Theaters (future mall tenant)-both opposing the admissions tax.
Susan Mowrey - Director of Federal Way Youth and Family Services requested continued
funding for their organization, and introduced their Russian Family Advocate who
interpreted the thoughts and appreciation of a Russian woman (also present) who is
currently receiving assistance for she and her children.
Peggy LaPorte - thanked Council for their past funding for the FUSION organization and
its projects; she requested continued funding consideration for their nine housing units for
women and children.
Kathy Franklin - as past president of the Federal Way Symphony, she encouraged the
city's funding for the arts, and spoke to the importance of all arts.
Diane Sweeney - representing the Federal Way Chorale; she read letters supporting
continued funding of their group's activities-she also submitted a petition containing
some 95 signatures requesting maintaining their portion of the contract for services.
Cheryl Lee - encouraged continued funding for the city's Korean liaison position.
Lori DeVore - expressed the vital need for continued funding of the city's arts programs.
Being no additional comments, Mayor McColgan closed the public comment portion of the
public hearing to consider the 2005-2006 biennial budget and 2005 property tax rate at the
hour of 8:40 p.m.; he announced the public hearing is continued to November 3 for City
Council deliberation only.
b.
2005-2010 Transportation Improvement Plat (TIP) & Arterial Street
Improvement Plan (ASIP) - Approved Resolution No. 04-433
Mayor McColgan read into the record, the procedures to be followed and convened the
public hearing to consider the 2005-2010 TIP and ASIP at 8:40 p.m. He announced
testimony is limited to three minutes per person. Only one citizen signed up to speak.
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H. David Kaplan - expressed concerns about the proposed roadway changes identified on
the map as #26, located at So 31 ih St @ 28th Ave So near the city's skate park.
Councilmember Dovey recused himself from discussion and action on this item.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT THE 2005-2010 TRANSPORT A TION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND
ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN, AND DIRECTED THE SAME BE
FILED WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
recused
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor McColgan closed the public hearing to consider the 2005-20 I 0 Transportation
Improvement Plan and Arterial Street Improvement Plan at 8:46 p.m.
VII.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Community Center/50% Design Consideration
Councilmember Ferrell expressed concerns about the project's original design being over
budget-he feels it is unacceptable. Councilmember Dovey said he will vote to move the
project ahead at this time, however, he feels if additional costs have not been eliminated
once it reaches the 85% design approval stage, he will not support continuing the project.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar feels the facility is badly needed. Councilmember Faison said he
respects Councilmember Ferrell's position, however, the consultants have looked into
reductions and feels it makes sense to go forward to the 85% design.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE APPROVAL OF 50%
DESIGN OF. THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER TO INCLUDE BID
ALTERNATES AS PRESENTED, AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED TO
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, AND RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR 85% DESIGN
REVIEW; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
no
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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b. Han Woo-Ri Festival/Authorization to Continue Funding & Production!
Establish Festival Dates
Economic Development Director Patrick Doherty updated Council on the festival since his
last presentation in May when Council' approved the preliminary plan-at that time he was
instructed to bring back additional information in the fall. He then introduced the
workshop consultants who presented a detailed report on the Korean Sports and Cultural
Festival, including funding specifics for the event.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO AUTHORIZE CONTINUED
FUNDING, PLANNING AND PRODUCTION OF THE HAN WOO-RI FESTIVAL,
AND TO SET THE FESTIVAL DATE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 9, 2005;
SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #348/CriticaI. Aquifer Recharge Areas & Wellhead Protection
Areas Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CHAPTER 18 (ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION) AND 22 (ZONING), RELATED TO PROTECTION OF CRITICAL
AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS AND WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREAS.
City Clerk Chris Green read the ordinance title into the record.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar recused herself, in light of the fact she is an employee of the
Lakehaven Utility District.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON NOVEMBER 16;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
recused
yes
yes
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IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell reminded everyone of the Diversity Commission's Community
Night being held this Friday evening at Todd Beamer High School. He also suggested
changing the first meeting in November each year from Tuesday to Wednesday to honor
the general election.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
will be held this coming Friday, November 5.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked city staff for the very successful open house yesterday.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety
Committee will meet next Monday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m., in the Hylebos Room. She
thanked those members of the Advancing Leadership Class who attended this evening's
meeting.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be held on November 15, at 5:30 p.m. It will include a briefing on light
link rail.
Councilmember Faison provided an update on the recent meeting of the Puget Sound
Regional Council, including Pacific Highway South projects. The next meeting of the
FinancelEconomic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held on November 9,
at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor McColgan reported the Suburban Cities Association has restructured its dues
assessment in favor of the city. He also mentioned the upcoming Diversity Commission
event being held this Friday evening at Todd Beamer High School.
X.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Moseley announced the debut of the city's new website was last Friday, and thanked
Information Services Manager Mehdi Sadri and his staff for their hard work and dedication
during the very lengthy project-they spent many hours during design and construction of
the site.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To Consider Sale or Lease ofProperty/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
City Manager Moseley advised an executive session is not required this evening.
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XII.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no additional business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting ~~
N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk