Council MIN 07-05-2005 Regular
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 5, 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
7:02 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and
Councilmembers 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 Councilmember Faison to lead the flag salute.
III.
PRESENT A TIONS
a.
Diversity Commission Appreciation Plaque
Councilmember Burbidge recognized outgoing Diversity Commissioner Carolina
Lucero. Ms. Lucero was present to receive to her plaque; she thanked the Council
and the community for their support.
b. Introduction of New Staff/City Manager
City Manager Moseley introduced Andy Bergasel, who is the City's newest
Associate Planner. He was unable to attend the meeting.
c. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager Moseley reported no emerging issues at this time.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
. Paul Eitelbach. Torn Neils. Bob Roper. Michelle Dupuis. Susan Perrine Neils: City Clerk
Green read Mr. Eitelbach's statement into the record. They all oppose the use of French
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Lake Park as an off leash park for dogs. Ms. Dupuis reported that there is a hole in the
fence at the park that needs to be repaired.
Sarah Bright. Leanne O'Neill. Nancy Chapman. Don Johnston. Ida Pressnall, Michael
Tipper, Jeff CooP. NmlCY McEleney, Joann Bernovich: They oppose the construction of a
new Wal-Mart Supercenter in'Federal Way, citing traffic concerns and impacts on
surrounding businesses. Mr. Tipper and Mr. Coop also had concerns with environmental
impacts of the project.
Rayfield Owens: Submitted a citizcn comment sheet but did not spcak.
Marie Sciacqua and Jean Atwell: They gave their support for the commercial vehicle
ordinance. Ms. Atwell reported that a fundraiser will be held for the new community
center on Monday, July l1 at 6:00p.m. at city hall.
Stephanie Collett: She stated her concerns with illegal fireworks in Federal Way mId
enforcement of the ban.
Malin Forhan, Aaron Brown. Jerrie Lottes, Kris Olsen, Rose Moor, Scott Penwell, Kevin
Morris.H. David Kaplan, Rai Basi. and Dini Duclos: All stated their support of the off
leash dog ordinance for French Lake Park. Mr. Kaplan had concerns about lmlguage
contained in the ordinance.
Ms. Brown submitted a petition signed by supporters of the ordinance. Ms. Olsen
submitted 2 photos of areas where fencing has been cut at the park. Mr. Penwell submitted
a list to the Council. Mr. Basi submitted a letter to the Council regarding the ordinance.
Robert Forhan: Submitted a citizen comment sheet but was not present at the meeting.
Charity Quiroga: Stated her opposition to the commercial vehicle ordinance based on its
impacts to her business.
Mayor McColgml explained the development process of the Wal~Mart application. The
Land Use and SEPA application for the Wal-Mart was made in May 2004 and that the site
had already been zoned for commercial use before the application was made. Stall was
requested to prepare a written response to those who submitted comments on the issuc.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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b.
Minutcs/June 21. 2005 Regular Meeting -Approved
Council Bill #376/French Lake Park Future Plans - Enacted Ordinance
#05-495
Council Bill #377/Commercial Vehicles On-Street Parking in Residential
Zones - Postponed to October 4, 2005
Joint Intcrlocal Agreement regarding Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Prof?:ram - Approved
Nextel Site Lease Area Expansion at Sacaiawea Park - Approved
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Councilmember Dovey pulled item (e) from the consent agenda. Councilmember
Burbidge pulled item (b) [rom the consent agenda.
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS (a), (d), and (e) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColg,m yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Consent Agenda (b): Council Bill #376/French Lake Park Future Plans
Councilmember Burbidge explained the purpose ofthc ordinance and the process it
went through. Councilmembcr Dovey expressed his support for the ordinance, but
urged all those who use the park to work with homeowners surrounding thc area.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked staff to review Mr. Kaplan's comments regarding
the language in the ordinance. Councilmember Faison expressed his support for the
ordinance.
It was clarified that the ordinance would take effect five days after its publication
on July 9th.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO ENACT COUNCIL
BILL #376; SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Consent Agenda (c): Council Bill #377/Commercial Vehicles On~Strcct Parking in
Residential Zones
Councilmember Dovey asked to table thc ordinance, cited the economic el1ects of it
on commercial vehicle owners.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO T ABLE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM (c); SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR.
Councilmember Dovey withdrew his motion and Deputy Mayor Kochmar withdrew
her second. lie asked to postpone the ordinmlce 90 days lor evaluation.
'f'here was a question regarding the number of businesses the proposcd ordinance
would affect. It was suggested that a postponement be used to research this
question, as well as seek input from the Washington Truckers Association.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO POSTPONE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM (c) NINETY (90) DAYS (TO THE OCTOBER 4, 2005
REGULAR MEETING); SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey ycs McColgan yes
Faison no Park no
Ferrell yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Ethics Board Appointment
MOTION BY MAYOR MCCOLGAN TO APPOINT TIMOTHY DOUD TO
THE ETHICS BOARD FOR A THREE~ YEAR TERM EXPIRING .JUNE 30,
2008; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Ferrell
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
The Council thm1ked all of those who participated in the Red, White, and Blues Festival
and helped make it one of the most attended in its history.
Councilmember Ferrell: He thanked staff for an excellent festival mId suggested that the
Council have a discussion about the ban on fireworks in the city.
Councilmcmber Park: He suggested that the Public Safety Department report to the Parks,
Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety Committee on illegal fireworks activity in
the city. The next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be meeting on July 8th at
8:30a.m.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar: She thanked representatives from thc local Veterans of Foreign
Wars chapter for corning out to thc festival. She and Councilmcmbcr Burbidge are meeting
with a representative from the Low-Income Housing Institute on July ib. Federal Way will
be hosting the Highline Forum (formerly Airport Communities Coalition) in Council
Chmnbers on July 2ib.
Councilmember Burbidge: The next Parks, Recreation, lluman Services, and Public Salety
Committee meeting will take place July 11 th at 5:30p.m. The Summer Sounds at the Beach
series begins tomorrow at Steel Lake Park. She and other Councilmembers and city
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officials recently attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Kennewick;
shc attended seminars on economic development and use of technology. She also recently
testificd in front of the legislature regarding funding transportation projects for cities.
Councilmember Dovey: The next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will take
place on July 18th at 5:30p.m.
Councilmember Faison: The next Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Aflairs
Committce will be July 1 ih at 5 :30p.m. One item of interest is sources of funding for
invcstment in our downtown.
Mayor McColgan: This morning he returned from a trip to Hachinohe, Japan with the
Federal Way Sister City Baseball team. The trip was very successful and all of the
participants had a great time. lIe thanked Judy Coble, Mark Freitas, and Jeri Eubanks from
the Fcderal Way Sister Association, trip coordinator Josh Eubanks, and Jordan Wheeler
from the City Managers Office for their effort in putting the trip together.
VITI.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moseley reported that Mayor Nakamura of Hachinohe will be sending two
delegations to Federal Way in August. The first will be traveling to the Port of Tacoma to
rencw their sister port agreement. The second delegation will be attending Federal Way
Fcstival Days.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 )(b) - cancelled
b. Sale or Lease of Real Property/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
c. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 OO)(i)
The Council recessed into executive session at 9:24p.m, with an expected duration of
approximately 20 minutes.
The Council rcturned to chambers at 9:44p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, ayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of
the Fcderal Way City Council at 9:44p.m.
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N. Christine Jree'ri, 'MC
City Clerk