Council MIN 05-03-2005 Regular
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 3, 2005 - 7 :00 p.m.
Minutes
1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
7:03p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and
Council members Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, Eric Faison and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor McColgan called upon Monda Holsinger of the Federal Way AmeriCorps Team to
lead the flag salute.
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO AMEND THE AGENDA FOR
THIS EVENING'S MEETING, TO ADD TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION,
"POTENTIAL LITIGA 'fION," PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(t)(i); SECONDED
BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
ProclamationlNational Elder Law Month
Mayor McColgan read aloud the proclamation, and presented it to Stephanie
Haslem, Federal Way Attorney.
b. ProclamationlNational Women's Health Week
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Deputy Mayor Kochmar read aloud the proclamation, and presented it to Jeanne
Ziltencr and Michelle Parent of the Federal Way Community Health Center.
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Certificate of Recognition/Federal Way AmeriCorps Team
Mayor McColgan read aloud the certificate, and presented it to Monda Holsinger of
the Federal Way AmeriCorps Team.
d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager Moseley introduced the following new employee:
Jonathan (JJ) Jimenez is the City's newest ex.perienced Police Officer. Jimenez
comes to Federal Way from the Honolulu, Hawaii Police Department. Jimenez has
a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of San Carlos
in Cebu City, Philipines. He was unable to attend.
e. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager Moseley reported no emerging issues at this time.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Jerry Holdsworth: Gave his support to the proposed position of City ombudsman.
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Kirby Smith: Questioned the need for installing raised curbing and signage at I st A venue
south at South 31 ih Street.
Bene Dagan and Jo Ann Kaye: Asked to change the criteria for installing speed bumps in
her neighborhood around Coronado Park, finish fencing across the park, and asked when
the new big toy is scheduled to be installed.
Staff noted that the criteria will be reconsidered at the next Land UselTransportation
Committee meeting on June 6th in Chambers at 5:30p.m. Staff will also speak with
Lakehaven about the fencing issue. The big toy is scheduled to be installed around June.
Cristina Jorgenson (Buck & Gordon. representing Cingular Wireless): She urged Council
to approve the Cingular Wireless franchise agreement, and thanked the Law Department
for their efforts in drafting the agreement.
John Wilde: Urged the Council to pass the installation of raised curbing and signage at 1 sl
Avenue south at South 31 ih Street.
Mike Robertson and Mary Ehlis: Asked the City to try to keep the Dash Point Scout Camp
(Camp Kilworth) as a family public resource.
Florenda Wyatt: Addressed the problem of speeding mini-bikes and flyers being posted on
mailboxes around her neighborhood. Staff will look into the issue of the mini-bikes as it
pel1ains to the motorized scooter ordinance that was passed last year.
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CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/April 19.2005 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. 2003 Cit ywide Pavement Marking Proiect Acceptance - Approved
c. 1 st Avenue South at South 31 ih Street Access Mana?ement - Approve{l
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS (a) through (c) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovcy yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Disposal of Surplus City Property/Klahanee Lake Community/Senior Center
Mayor McColgan opcned the hearing at 7:38p.m.
· Staff Report
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Management Services Director lwcn Wang gave a report on the proposal to
Council.
. Citizen Comment
There was no citizen eommcnt at this time.
. City Council Action -Approved Resolution #05-445
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION, DECLARE THE KLAHANEE LAKE COMMUNITY
AND SENIOR CENTER AS SURPLUS, AND BEGIN MARKETING
THE BUILDING NOW; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BURBIDGE. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovcy
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor McColgan closed the public hearing at 7:42p.m.
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VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO APPROVE THE RE-
APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS TO THE CITY'S
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO THREE-YEAR TERMS
EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2008: ADE BRIGHT, CINDY DODGE, FRED
KONKELL; AND TO APPOINT STEVE LEE TO A THREE-YEAR
AL TERNATE TERM; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
b. Washington State Department of TransPOltation 1-5 HOY Lane Proiect/ Work
Hours - Approved Resolution #05-446
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Public Works Director Cary Roe updated the Council on the project, and presented
the proposed resolution. He emphasized that the variance contained in the
resolution is project specific and will go on a case-by-case basis.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VIII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #368/Cingular Franchise Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A
DELAWARE LlMTTED LIABILITY COMPANY, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE
TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES,
ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY
WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL
#368 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON MAY 17;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
b. Council Bill #369/Christian Faith Center Franchise
AN ORDINANCE Of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING CHRISTIAN FAITH CENTER A NONEXCLUSIVE
FRANCI-ITSE TO OCCUpy RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASI-ITNGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCI-ITSE AREA TO CONSTRUCT,
MAINTAIN, REPAIR, OPERATE, AND REMOVE CABLE, VOICE, DATA.
MECHANICAL, SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM CONDUITS WITI-ITN AND
THROUGH CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF- WAY AND STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY.
City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL
#369 TO SECOND READING ANn ENACTMENT ON MAY 17;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell: Last Thursday, a subcommittee of the Chamber/City Liaison
Committee met. Much progress has been made on the efforts to find out why businesses
are coming to and leaving Federal Way. On April 20th the Suburban Cities Association
public issues committee met; they discussed issues such as sales tax streamlining.
Councilmember Park: The Han Woo-Ri Festival is one week away; the Executive
Committee will meet tomorrow at 6:30p.m. in Council Chambers. The next Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee meeting is May 6th at 8:00a.m.
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Deputy Mayor Kochmar: She and Council member Burbidge attended a breakfast at
Christian Faith Center celebrating women in the community. She thanked city staff for
their efforts in putting together the Volunteer Recognition Dinner and the Certified
Emergency Response Team program. She recently attended a meeting of the Highline
Forum (formerly Airport Communities Coalition), and will give a report to Council shortly.
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Councilmember Burbidge: The next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety
Committee meeting will take place Monday, May 9th at 5:30p.m. She congratulated the
Youth Commission on their efforts to put together Youth Recognition night. She recently
attended meetings of the Joint Resolution Committee; they discussed the restructuring of
the Community Development Block Grant process, which will eventually make its way in
front of full Council sometime in June.
Councilmember Dovey: The next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will take
place on Monday May 16th at 5:30p.m.
Council member Faison: Councilmember Faison reported on the budget passed by the state
legislature, and thanked Assistant City Manager Matheson and members of the legislature
representing Federal Way for the efforts in their successful efforts to get funds for
transportation and other projects, including the "triangle" project. Federal Way also
rcccived a permanent seat on the Puget Sound Regional Council board. The next Finance,
Economic Development, and Regional Affairs Committee meeting will take place on May
loth at 5:30p.m.
Mavor McColgan: Mayor McColgan spoke about thc Volunteer Recognition Dinner and
commentcd on the large number ofpcople who volunteer in our community, including the
Han Woo-Ri Festival. The Federal Way Sister City Baseball team will be holding a team
auction fundraiser on Saturday, May ih at 6:00p.m. at Saghalie Junior High.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moseley reported that a bidders conference on the new community center
was held earlier today; four largc construction firms were in attendance. There are reports
that other firms may be interested as well. King County Executive Ron Sims and King
County Councilmember Pete Yon Rcichbauer will be in attendance to dedicate the new
Park and Ride located at Redondo Heights tomorrow morning at 7:30a.m.
The Council went into executive session at 8: 13p.m; with an expected duration of
approximately 45 minutes.
XI.
EXECUTJVE SESSION
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b.
Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( 1 )(b)
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 O( 1)0) - added item
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At 9:00p.m, Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended the session foranothcr 20
minutes. The Council came out of executive session at 9: 16p.m.
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XII.
ADJOURNMENT
Thcre being nothing furthcr to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of
the Pederal Way City Council at 9: 16p.m.
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City Clerk
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