Council MIN 01-17-2006 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 17,2006
Regular Meeting -7:00 PM
MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Councilmembers Present: Deputy Mayor Ferrell, Burbidge, Dovey, Faison (arrived at 8:41) Kochmar,
and McColgan
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Derek Matheson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy City
Clerk Krystal Kelsey.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Ferrell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTA nONS
a. Certificate of Appointment to Planning Commission - Pamela Duncan-Pierce:
Councilmember Dovey noted Ms. Duncan-Pierce was unable to attend the Council Meeting
because of Jury Duty, but that she would be appointed to an unexpired tcrm through
September 30, 2006.
h. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
. Ashley Crispin, new recruit Police Officer
. TereII Powell, new recruit Police Officer
. Michael Coffey, new recruit Police Officer
. Tim Dickinson, Park and Facility Supervisor
c. City Manager/Emerging Issues
. Interim City Manager Derek Matheson stated there were no emerging issues.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Ron Walker, Diversity Commission Chair, reported the success of the Martin Luthcr King, Jr. Day
celebrations and thanked the Fire Departmcnt for their efforts to help the City make the event open to
more participants. Mr. Walker also gave special mention to Christina Smith, Management Analyst
Intern, for the phenomenal job she did while working on the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.
Lana Bostick, Arts Commission Chair, thanked the Counci I for their previous and future suppoli of the
Commission. Ms. Bostick reviewed the Commission's work plan for 2006.
Mike McLeod, President of the Twin Lakes Homeowner's Association, spoke in opposition to the
possible completion ofSW 314th Street off Dash Pt. Road. Mr. McLeod provided the Council with a
letter he prepared expressing his speci fic concerns.
Norma Blanchard stated that although significant progress has been made in enforcing the clean up of
her neighbor's yard, she feels not enough has been done. Mrs. Blanchard expressed her extreme
dissatisfaction that the property is still not cleaned to her expectations.
John Wilde thanked the Council for the C-curb on 312th and First A venue. Mr. Wilde and Dini Duclos
presented the Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for the food drive with Century 21 at the
location of 31 zth and First A venue. Collected were 1,500 pounds of food and $109 dollars for the
local food bank.
Harold Ransom spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314th Street off Dash Pt. Road in
regards to Sound View Manor, a proposed development adjacent to Twin Lakes. Mr. Ransom is
particularly concerned with erosion should the plat be developed. He presented the Council with
newspaper clippings from 1977 depicting prior erosion control problems in the area.
Gordon Nelson spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road.
Mr. Nelson is particularly concerned with negative traffic impacts.
Dave McKenzie spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road
and his concern about the status of the proposed Sound View Manor development. Mr. McKenzie
requested that the City work with the Twin Lakes Homeowners Association toward a solution to their
concerns as the project progresses rather than after it is completed and is too late for public comment.
Anne Ransom spoke in opposition to the possible completion ofSW 314lh Street off Dash Pt. Road
and the development known as Sound Vicw Manor. Ms. Ransom wants to be sure that the public is
givcn an opportunity to voicc their concerns about this project before it is permitted.
Kathy McClung, Community Development Director, noted that the City has not received a formal
application for the Sound View Manor development. Furthermore, the City will be collecting public
comments, including during the Hearing Examiner process, the Land Use and Transportation
Committee meetings, and at any Council Meetings. Ms. McClung also stated that because the Council
makes the final decision and acts as a qZUlsi:iudicial party, any concerns from citizens and developers
need 10 be relayed to herself or Cary Roe, Public Works Director, not the Council. Staff will lake any
concerns from citizens and the developer to the Council in the permit process in order to prevent bias
from either side.
Ms. McClung conc/uded by stating that until the City receives a formal application. it is unable to
anticipate any timelinefor this pr(~ject. Anyone who would like to be on the parties o.f record should
speak with Ads. McClung; they will be kept il!j(Jrmed of any action concerning this project.
H. David Kaplan submitted a letter to the Council concerning thrce Parks Department issues he would
like addressed: The EEOC case, the Community Center construction status and thc Community Center
fundra ising status.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A Minutes/January 3, 2006 Regular Meeting; January 5, 2005 Special Meeting - Approved
B. Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects - Pulled
C. Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase III (S. 284th to Dash Point Road) - 85% Design
Status - Approved
Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent Item B - Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation
Improvement Projects
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of Consent Items A and C. Deputy Mayor
Ferrell second. The motion carried 5-0.
Consent Item B - Resolution: Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects.
Councilmember Dovey recused himself from voting on this item, as he is a property owner affected by
this project.
MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved approval of the resolution - Grant Funding for
Transportation Improvement Projects. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion passed 5-0
(Dovey recused). Assigned Resolution No.06-469
6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Mayor Park announced the following Council Committee assignments:
Economic Development Committee (EDC)
Eric Faison, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Dean McColgan
Meets: 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room
Mayor Park noted that Economic Development has been removed from the former Finance,
Economic Developmcnt and Regional Affairs Committee.
Finance. Human Services & Re2ional Affairs Committee (FHSRAC)
Linda Kochmar, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Jack Dovey
Meets: 4th Tuesdays at 5:30 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room
Mayor Park noted that Human Services has been removed from the former Parks, Recreation,
Human Services and Public Safety Committee and added to the Finance and Regional Affairs
Committee.
Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTe)
Jack Dovey, Chair
Eric Faison
Dean McColgan
Meets: 151 & Y" Mondays at 5:30 p.m.; Council Chambers
Parks. Recreation & Public Safety Committee (PRPSC)
Jeanne Burbidge, Chair
Jim Ferrell, Member
Linda Kochmar, Member
Meets: 2nd Mondays @ 6:00 p.rn.; Hylebos Conference Room
B. Arts Commission Appointments - At a special City Council meeting just prior to the regular
meeting, the Council interviewed the following candidates for appointment to the Arts
Commission: Susan Honda, Peggy LaPorte, Rich McPhail, Bette Simpson, and Maggie Ellis.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved appointment of the following individuals to the
Arts Commission: Susan Honda, Peggy LaPorte, Rich McPhail, Bette Simpson, and Maggie
Ellis. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried 6-0.
C. Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee Appointments - At a special City
Council meeting just prior to the regular meeting, the Council interviewed the following
candidates for appointment to the Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee:
Thomas DeZutter, Leo Heider, Timothy Igielski, and Margaret Reyhner.
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved appointment of the following individuals to the
Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee: Thomas DeZutter, Leo Heider,
Timothy Igielski, and Margaret Reyhner. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to postpone Agenda Hem 7a., Introduction Ordinance, until
after the City Manager Report. Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 6-0.
8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember McColgan congratulated all participants in making the Martin Luther King Junior
celebration such a success. Councilmember McColgan further reported that Waters-Oldani has been
retained as the firm conducting the City Manager search which is expected to take several months.
Waters-Oldani recently conducted the City of Tacoma City Manager search in 2005.
Councilmember Dovey echoed Councilmember McColgan'5 praise of the Martin Luther King Junior
celebration. Councilmember Dovey thanked the members of the Twin Lakes Homeowners
Association for their comments and invited thcm to attend any of the I.and Use and Transportation
Meetings.
Councilmembcr Kochmar rcported that the first meeting of the Finance, Human Services and Regional
Affairs Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6:00. Councilmembcr Kochmar
thanked evelyone involved for making the Martin Luther King Junior three-day celebration such a
success. Lastly, Councilmember Kochmar reminded everyone of the Economic Forecast Breakfast
hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Federal Way Commons on Thursday, January 19 from
7:00 9:00 AM.
Councilmcmber Burbidge reported that the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Public Safety
Committee is scheduled for Januaty 23, 2006 at 6:00 PM. Councilmember Burbidge reminded citizens
of upcoming open house events: Sound Transit routc changes on Wedncsday Fcbruaty 1 from 7:00 to
8:30 p.rn. at Calvary Lutheran Church; and the SR 99 HOV Lanes Phase III project open house will be
held on Wednesday, February 8.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked Mr. Kaplan for bringing his concerns before the Council, thanked the
Twin Lakes Homeowners for their comments, and thanked Jon Wilde and his group for their efforts to
raise funds and food for the food bank.
Mayor Park expressed his pleasure over the formation of the new South King Fire and Rescue
Department. Mayor Park reported about his recent legislative activities in Olympia, specifically
brining issues important to Federal Way before our representatives in the House and Senate. One
major issue before the legislature this year is Streamlined Sales Tax. Mayor Park encouraged citizens
to attend the upcoming City Council Retreat on January 28, 2006 at the Dumas Bay Center.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Derek Matheson congratulated Ron Walker, the Diversity Commission and
Ameri-Corps for their efforts in making the Martin Luther King Junior Celebration a success. Mr.
Matheson announced that Ninth A venue South is scheduled for closure January 24 through January 26
to allow storm drainage improvements.
7. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Deputy City Clerk Kelsey read Council Bill #395 - Proposed Text Amendments to FWCC Chapter 22
"Zoning", Pcrtaining to City Center and Neighborhood Business Zones into the record. Senior Planner
Lori Michaelson gave a brief staff report on the history of the ordinance; Mr. Doherty answered
Economic OevelopmenHelated inquiries regarding present and future use restrictions concerning any
maximum new single-story construction size limits.
Council discussed the benefits and drawbacks of imposing various maximum square-footage size
limits for new single-story construction.
MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved to approve the proposed ordinance as recommended by
the Land Use/Transportation Committee amending City Center Core and Frame zoning regulations and
move it to a second reading at the February 7, 2006 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Faison
second.
AMEN DMENT: Councilmember Dovey moved to amend the proposed motion to 20,000 square feet
instead of 10,000. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion fails 4-3 with Deputy Mayor Ferrcll
and Councilmembers Dovey and Kochmar dissenting.
Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey took a roll call vote:
Mayor Park no Councilmember Faison no
Deputy Mayor Ferrell yes Councilmembcr Kachmar yes
Councilmember Burbidge no Councilmernber McColgan no
Councilmembcr Dovey ycs
AMENDMENT: Councilmember Faison moved to amend the size limit to 16,000 square feet.
Councilmember Dovey second. The motion carried 6-1 with Councilmember Kochmar dissenting.
Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey took a roll call vote:
Mayor Park yes Councilmember Faison yes
Deputy Mayor Ferrell yes Councilmember Kochmar no
Councilmember Burbidge yes Councilmember McColgan yes
Councilmember Dovey yes
MAIN MOTION: The main motion carried 7-0 as amended.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9: 12 p.m.
a. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) - No action expected.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9: 17 PM
ATTEST:
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Krystal Ke sey, De uty Ci~
Approved by Council on: 'if 'd-l Q~_