Council MINS 12-03-2002 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
December 3, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
the hour of 7:01 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Mary
Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Staffprcsent: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, City Clerk Chris
Green, and Acting Deputy City Clerk Sandy Lyle.
Deputy Mayor McColgan excused the absence of Mayor Burbidge.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kochmar led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Oflicers
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick introduced new non-commissioned staff and sworn officers. Stacy
Flores has been hired to fill the Community Relations and Information Specialist position in the
Public Safety Department. City Clerk Chris Green swore in Officers Casey Cruse, Brigit
Severson, Thomas Clark, Adam Howell, Michael Sant, and Jessica Nelson.
b. SPIRIT Award/Month of December
City Manager David Mosely recognized Joan HermIe, Kari Cimmer, Fernando Fernandez and
Scott Sproul as the December SPIRIT Award recipients for reimplementing the Over-the-
Counter Permit Program, discontinued previously during budget cutbacks. Joan and Kari
accepted the Award.
c. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
There were no additional new employees.
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Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Mosely reported no emerging issues.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Byron Lightbourn, a member of the city's Diversity Commission, invited the community to
celebrate Latino history and eulture at Decatur High School on Friday, December 13,2002.
Tickets are $9 and are available from Natalie Rees or any Diversity Commission member.
He announced that the Martin Luther King Celebration will be held on January 20, 2003, at
SeaTac Mall. Its focus will be community service with a day-long program of music, dancing
and speakers.
H. David Kaplan spokc about the need for Councilmembers to define an acceptable level of
excused absences for eleeted officials in the future.
David McKenzie complimented the conservative members of the Council during the budget
deliberations.
Eric Stavney announeed the award of$350,000 by the King County Council to the Friends of the
Hylebos for property acquisition and park expansion which reflects the high regard countywide
for this special place.
Barbara Reid announced the Federal Way Symphony concerts on Saturday, Dccember 7,2002,
at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, December 8, 2002, at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's church.
Mike Anderson eommended the Council's diligence in approving a forward thinking budget.
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CONSENT AGENDA
MinutesINovember 19, 2002 Regular Meeting - Approved
2003-2004 General Fund Recommendation for Human Services - Approved
Seattle/King County Public Health Women Infant Children (WI C) Healthy Habits
Grant - Approved
Star Lake Vista Final Plat Approval/ approved Resolution #02-378
Orchid Lane Preliminary Plat Approval! approved Resolution #02-379
Nautilus 2002 Neighborhood Traflic Safety Project - Approved
Overtime Grant Funding for "Drive Hammered Get Nailed" Campaign- Approved
Capital One Services, Inc/Donation Acceptance/Public Safety Department-
Approved
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA;
COUNCILMEMBER MARY GATES SECOND.
Council member Kochmar pulled item "g" for a brief explanation.
The motion to approve Consent items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (h) passed as follows:
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Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Faison
Gates
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM (g); OVERTIME GRANT FUNDING FOR "DRIVE HAMMERED, GET
NAILED" CAMPAIGN; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Kochmar
Faison
Gates
Park
McColgan
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Designate City Center Core & Frame as Residential Targeted Area
Deputy Mayor McColgan read into the record the procedures to be followed and opened the
public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
. City Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development Services Patrick Doherty outlined the details of the
Tax Exemption Ordinance. He highlighted issues of increased property values which gcneratc
higher property tax revenues than unimproved properties and creating a developer-friendly
environment to be on a par with neighboring cities.
. Citizen Comment
There being no citizen comment, Deputy Mayor McColgan closed the Public Hearing at 7:50
p.m.
. City Council Discussion
Council noted that there is no existing opposition from the public libraries, Federal Way Fire
Department or the Federal Way School District. While this is a complex issue, approving the tax
cxemption at this time costs nothing. Without it, developers would likely choose to go
elscwhere. The main concern was that homes receiving services would not be paying for them in
full for a period often years.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION #02-380
TO DESIGNATE CITY CENTER CORE AND FRAME AS A RESIDENTIAL
TARGETED TAX EXEMPT AREA; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. Thc motion
passed as follows:
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Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Faison
Gates
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
no
no
yes
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
Deputy Mayor McColgan thanked the four applicants for the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee's three open positions.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING
PERSONS TO THE CITY'S LODGING TAX ADVISORV COMMITTEE, ALL WITH 2-
YEAR TERMS THROUGH October 31,2004: HECTOR SANTA CRUZ, SCOTT
BROWN, AND MIKE DINWIDDIE; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion
passed as foIIows:
Kochmar
Faison
Gates
Park
McColgan
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
b. Operation of Kenneth Jones Pool
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE KENNETH JONES POOL - CONTINGENT UPON KING
COUNTY AGREEING TO TRANSFER THE KENWOOD PIT PROPERTY, $125,000 IN
CAPITAL FUNDS, AND EITHER TRANSFERRING THE MOTHBALL FtJNDING OF
$76,000 OR CONTINUING TO OPERATE THE POOL FOR SIX MONTHS AT THE
CITY'S OPTION; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Kochrnar
Faison
Gates
Park
MeColgan
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #314/2002 Housekeeping Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 2001-02 BIENNIAL BUDGET
(AMENDS ORDINANCE 00-377, 01-387, 01-406, 01-408 AND 02-418).
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #314/2002 RELATING TO
BUDGETS AND FINANCE REVISING THE 2001-2002 BIENNIEAL BUDGET TO
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE DECEMBER 17,2002, REGULAR
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minute."
December 3, 2002 - Page S of 6
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MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR. The motion passed as
follows:
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Gates announced that changes and improvements for Metro Transit Service are
currently being discussed by the Federal Way/NE Tacoma Transit Sounding Board. She asked
that anyone with comments contact her directly or call Jack Latteman at King County Metro.
She distributed a monthly update on Sound Transit.
Councilmember Kochmar announced the tree lighting ceremony at SeaTac Mall on Saturday,
Decembcr 7. She thanked the Coalition for the Performing Arts for a fine performance last
weekend. She reminded the audience to give to the food bank. She said the Regional Policy
Council will be discussing Human Services issues at its meeting tomorrow. She will meet with
Senator Maria Cantwell and Congressman Adam Smith tomorrow.
Councilmember Park had no report.
. Councilmembcr Faison announccd the next scheduled Land Use/Transportation Committee
meeting is December 16, 2002. The Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee (MF AC) will
meet tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. and again on December 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference
room at City Hall.
Deputy Mayor McColgan announced the next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting is
December 13 at 8:00 am. He welcomed the visiting students from Decatur High School.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley stated he is looking forward to the MF AC report scheduled for the
next Council meeting. He announced that Phase I of the SR99 Project is ahead of schedule and
is suspended for the holiday season. Construction on Phase II from South 324th to South 340th
Streets is schcduled to begin by late summer 2003. Phase III from Dash Point Road to South
284th Street is just beginning project design. He complimented Public Works Director Cary roe
and his staff for their success in obtaining matching funding to enable completion of these
important projects.
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City Manager Mosely announced the executive session to follow regarding Potential
Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW
42.30.1 IO(1)(b)
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 8:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor McColgan recessed to exewtive session.
a. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW42.30.11O(1 )(i)
b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 9:04 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL
PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS~OF-WAY ON 23RD AVENUE SOUTH ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN SOUTH 316TH AND SOUTH 324TH
STREETS AS LISTED ON EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO FOR A
FAIR MARKET VALUE; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Kochmar yes
McColgan yes
Park yes
Faison
Gates
Burbidge
yes
yes
excused
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Fcderal Way City Council, Deputy Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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Acting Deputy City Clerk
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