Council MIN 02-15-2005 Regular Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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• FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 15, 2005 — 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dean McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to
order at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy
City Clerk Jason Suzaka.
Mayor McColgan excused Councilmember Eric Faison, who is absent due to illness.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McColgan called upon Councilmember Park to lead the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation/Rotary International Day
Mayor McColgan read and presented the recognition to Jack Stanford of the Federal
Way Rotary. Also in attendance to accept the proclamation were Rotary members
Pete Anderson, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Mike Pettit, Judge David Tracy,
and City Manager David Moseley.
b. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appreciation Plaque (outgoing)
Councilmember Park recognized outgoing committee member David DeGroot for
his work on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mr. DeGroot was an original
member of the Committee (created in 1999). He was out of town and unable to
accept the plaque at this time.
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c. Arts Commission Appreciation Plaques (outgoing)
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Councilmember Burbidge recognized outgoing Arts Commissioners Donna Welch,
Regina Bigler, Ted Nelson, Iris Marshall, and Fran Boyles with plaques. Ms.
Welch, Ms. Bigler, and Mr. Nelson were in attendance to accept their plaques. Mr.
Nelson thanked the Council, Mary Faber, and staff for their support.
d. Arts Commission Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge recognized Peg Altman (3 year term), Carrol Clemens (3-
year term), Patti Halbmaier (3 -year term), Peggy LaPorte (1 -year term) and Mary
Tynan (2 -year term) as new commissioners, and Maggie Ellis as an alternate
member (3 -year term). Members were presented with certificates of appointment.
e. Human Services Commission Appreciation Plaques (outgoing)
Councilmember Burbidge recognized outgoing commissioners Rick Agnew and
Vicki Bunker with plaques. Mr. Agnew thanked fellow commissioners, Council,
and city staff for the opportunity to serve the City.
f. Human Services Commission Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge recognized Richard Bye (reappointment), Roger
• Freeman, and Deanna Heinrich as new commissioners, and Bob Wroblewski and
Steve DeTray as alternates. All are three -year terms. Members were presented
with certificates of appointment.
g. Introduction of New Employees /City Manager
City Manager Moseley reported that there were no new employees to introduce at
this time.
h. Emerging Issues /City Manager
• Triangle Project Update
City Manager Moseley called upon Traffic Engineer Rick Perez to give a report.
Mr. Perez introduced Bruce Nevitt and Paul Johnson from the Washington State
Dept. of Transportation. Mr. Nevitt gave a history of the project, and reported there
will be an open house in late March. The top- ranked alternative given is known as
"W4," and was discussed in a presentation given by Mr. Johnson.
• Coronado Park Neighborhood Issue Update
City Manager Moseley reviewed the issue with the Council. He gave a list of city
• activities that have taken place in Coronado Park in 2004, and projects that are
planned for 2005. He also discussed the process involving the Neighborhood
Traffic Safety Program. The Council received additional clarification on the
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• "point" system used in the Traffic Safety Program, and requested a report on the
status of the water fountain.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Juliet Sykes: Would like a light on 333 and 1 Avenue, because it is hard to turn left
through traffic. She would also like to see more street lights around city hall.
Mark Anderson: He spoke on behalf of Steve Zurilgen concerning the East Lakota Branch
Restoration Project. He passed out a summary sheet to the Council.
Steve Zurilgen: Submitted a citizen comment sheet, but deferred his comments to Mr.
Anderson.
Diane Gallegos: Represents Habitat for Humanity, which supports the first two options
given in the Westway Lighting Project.
Ezekiel Payne, Jacob Whitman, Betty Daugen, Frank Jasso, and Joann Kaye: All citizens
spoke of problems in the Coronado Park area, including speeding, vandalism, and theft.
They did note and appreciated the additional police patrols in the area. Mr. Jasso submitted
a police report and photos of an incident around his property.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
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a. Minutes /February 1, 2005 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. Vouchers - Approved
c. Preliminary December 2004 Quarterly Financial Report - Approved
d. 2005 Planning Commission Work Program - Approved
e. Lakota Wetland Regional Stormwater Facility Improvement Project /Project
Acceptance - Approved
£ Renegotiation of Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with King County -
Approved
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a) through (1) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell yes
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• VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor McColgan opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
Selection Process /2004 Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
• Staff Presentation
Community Development Director Kathy McClung gave a report on the
proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
• Citizen Comment
Paul Benton: Mr. Benton is the owner of the property requesting the
change. He supports the recommendation given by the committee.
Donald Barker: Mr. Barker represents Powell Development Company in
Kirkland. He stated that there is a lot of interest for neighborhood
retailing for the site.
• City Council Action
• MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE LAND
USE /TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO
FORWARD THE SITE REQUEST FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Independent Salary Commission Appointment
MOTION BY MAYOR MCCOLGAN TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
WADE FISHER TO THE INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION FOR A
FOUR -YEAR TERM; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
• Ferrell yes
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b. East Branch Lakota Creek Restoration/100% Design Approval &
Authorization to Bid
City Manager Moseley called upon Surface Water Manager Paul Bucich to make a
presentation to the Council.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE OPTION 1; TO
CONTINUE WITH THE PROJECT, USING A 20 -INCH PIPE; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion failed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar no
Dovey yes McColgan no
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell no
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE OPTION 4, TO
UPSIZE THE NEW BYPASS LINE TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO THE 100 -YEAR
STORM AND UPGRADE TO A 22 -INCH PIPE AND REVISE THE ESTIMATE TO
INCLUDE A $20,000 INCREASE; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
FERRELL. The motion failed as follows:
Burbidge no Kochmar yes
Dovey no McColgan yes
1111 Faison absent Park no
Ferrell yes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL TO POSTPONE THE ITEM TO
THE MARCH 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell yes
Councilmember Dovey was excused from the meeting to catch a flight.
c. Westway Street Lighting Project Bid Rejection & Authorization to Re -Bid
Ken Miller, Deputy Director of Public Works, gave a presentation on the project. Option 2
would push the delivery schedule of the poles into November. There was concern that if
there was a problem in the delivery (forcing delivery to extend past December 31), CDBG
funding would be lost.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK TO APPROVE OPTION 2, TO REJECT
• ALL BIDS, REDUCE THE PROJECT SCOPE AND REBID THE PROJECT.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion failed as follows:
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Burbidge no Kochmar no
• Dovey absent McColgan no
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell no
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL TO APPROVE OPTION 1, TO
AWARD THE BID TO TOTEM ELECTRIC AS THE LOW BIDDER; SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey absent McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell yes
d. Approval of New City Hall Contract
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO ACCEPT THE HVAC SYSTEM
CONTRACT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE
RETAINAGE AND PERFORMANCE BONDS TO THE APPROPRIATE
CONTRACTORS; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed
as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
• Dovey absent McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Ferrell yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell reported that at the last EDC -EVC meeting at the Chamber of
Commerce, a subcommittee was formed to discuss the businesses that have left Federal
Way. Both he and Councilmember Dovey are members of that subcommittee. The
changing of the municipal judge from an appointed position to an elected one took another
step forward at the February 14 Parks /Recreation/Human Services and Public Safety
Committee meeting. The next meeting on March 14 will involve a draft ordinance that
would change that designation. If passed at the committee level, it would then go to full
Council on March 15 for first reading. The Suburban Cities Association had a meeting on
February 9 at Renton City Hall to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Councilmember Park reported that the Land Use /Transportation Committee will have their
meeting on February 28 instead of 21, due to the holiday.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked Dorry Peterson, Jackie Piel, and Dawn Williams of the
Diversity Commission for speaking to the American Association of University Women to
talk about Black History Month. She also thanked Cary Roe and Rob VanOrsow for their
• work on the Municipal Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The Committee will be
discussing where garbage will go after 2010, when Cedar Hills landfill will close.
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Tomorrow Council and staff will be meeting with legislators in Olympia to discuss issues
• such as transportation.
Councilmember Burbidge reported that the next Parks /Recreation/Human Services and
Public Safety Committee meeting will take place on March 14 at 5:30pm in the Hylebos
Room. Last week she attended a meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council
Transportation Policy Board, where Phase III of the Pacific Highway project was changed
to approved status. This morning she attended a meeting of the South County Area
Transportation Board in Kent, where a presentation of a project in Burien was given, as
well as a presentation on the next phase of Sound Transit. The next meeting will take place
March 22 at 9am at SeaTac Airport.
Mayor McColgan pointed out that despite some businesses leaving Federal Way, others are
coming into Federal Way. The Suburban Cities Association will be developing a mission
statement at their next meeting.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moseley reported that he and staff met with residents at Belmor Park to
discuss traffic safety issues in the area. There are now three month left until the Han Woo -
Ri Festival takes place; the organizing committee continues to meet and develop a very
successful program. The espresso cart will need to be re -bid; the business awarded the bid
has since sold the business and the new owner does not wish to take over the bid.
411 Mayor McColgan added that the Youth Commission is now accepting applications for their
upcoming Youth Talent show. Applications are due March 2nd at 5:OOpm at the Klahanee
Lake Community Center.
Councilmember Burbidge reported that King County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer
has been appointed chair of the Regional Transportation Committee.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Moseley reported that there would be no executive session tonight.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of
the Federal Way City Council at 9:39 p.m.
Ja . n Suzaka
• Deputy City Clerk