Council MIN 03-15-2005 Regular Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 15, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council
to order at 7:04p.m.
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, and Councilmembers Jeanne
Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Jim Ferrell, Eric Faison and Mike Park.
Staff present: Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and
Deputy City Clerk Jason Suzaka.
Mayor McColgan was excused from the meeting; he is in Washington DC with City
• Manager Moseley lobbying on behalf of the city.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Kochmar called upon the Camp Fire Sparks Troop and the Boy Scouts to
lead the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation/Sister City Donghae Incorporation Anniversary on April 1,
1980
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read aloud the proclamation. Mark Freitas of the Federal
Way Sister City Association was present to accept the proclamation.
b. Proclamation /Absolutely Incredible Kid Dav on March 17, 2005
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read aloud the proclamation. Kim Hutchinson of Camp
Fire USA and the Camp Fire Sparks Troop were present to accept the proclamation.
c. Arts Commission Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge recognized Maggie Ellis as the new Arts Commissioner.
• She will be filling the unexpired term of Peg Altman through December 31, 2007.
Ms. Ellis was unable to attend the meeting.
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• d. Diversity Commission Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge recognized Dawn Williams and Jacqueline Piel as new
Diversity Commissioners. Ms. Williams will be filling the unexpired term of
Teresa Camacho through May 31, 2006. Ms. Piel will be filling the unexpired term
of Keith Schenkel through May 31, 2007. Both were present to accept their
certificates.
e. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Introductions & Certificates of
Appointment
Councilmember Park recognized Scott Brown, Mike Dunwiddie, Lenny Freund,
Richard Seracka and Joanne Piquette as Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
members. Mr. Brown and Mr. Dunwiddie are appointed through October 31, 2007;
Mr. Freund and Mr. Seracka are appointed through October 31, 2006; Ms. Piquette
is appointed through October 31, 2005. Ms. Piquette was in attendance to accept
her certificate.
f. Introduction of New Employees /City Manager
Assistant City Manager Matheson reported no new employees at this time.
• g. Emerging Issues /City Manager
Assistant City Manager Matheson reported that there were no emerging issues at
this time.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Judge Robert McSeveney: Judge McSeveney discussed the conversion of the appointed
municipal judge position to an elected position. He is one of the municipal judges for the
City of Kent (which is an elected position) and sits on the Board of Judicial Administration
for the State of Washington. He expressed his support for the proposed ordinance.
John Wilde: Mr. Wilde expressed his concerns regarding traffic safety in the Lake Grove
neighborhood, and gave out a handout to the Council. The Council asked Public Works
Director Roe to look into the matter and report back to the Council.
H. David Kaplan: Mr. Kaplan expressed his concern with animals running loose in the
city's parks, especially French Lake Park. He proposed random spot checks by the police,
a city assumption of animal control services, and a larger sign for animal leash laws in city
parks.
Louise Wessel: Ms. Wessel asked the city to put up lighting along 24 Avenue near Steel
Lake Park and gave a handout to the Council. City staff was asked to look into the matter
• and follow up.
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• Janet McLane: Deputy City Clerk Jason Suzaka read Ms. McLane's letter into the record.
Ms. McLane is the State Court Administrator for the State of Washington. She expressed
her support for the proposed ordinance on converting the appointed municipal judge
position to an elected position.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/March 1, 2005 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. Vouchers - Approved
c. December 2004 Quarterly Financial Report - Approved
d. Ming Court Preliminary Plat — Approved Resolution #05 -442
e. Campus Crest Preliminary Plat & Concomitant Agreement — Approved
Resolution #05 -443
f. Colella Estates Final Plat — Approved Resolution #05 -444
g. City Center Access Study — Budget Update - Approved
h. North Lake Aquatic Weeds Management Grant Acceptance - Approved
i. Aquatic Weeds Management Request for Proposals - Approved
j. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Project Bid Award - Approved
k. Olympic Pipeline Company Agreement to Share Information - Approved
1. Sewer Extension Bellacarino Woods — Final Acceptance - Approved
m. SW 356` Street Regional Pond Fencing Contract Award - Approved
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
• ITEMS (a) through (m) AS PRESENTED. MOTION SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan absent
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Mayer Right of Way Lease Agreement
Councilmember Dovey gave a review of the lease agreement.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MAYER RIGHT OF WAY LEASE AGREEMENT
AS PRESENTED. MOTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan absent
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
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• VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #362/2005 Carry Forward Budget Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 2005 -06 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS
ORDINANCE 04 -469).
Deputy City Clerk Suzaka read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #362 TO
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON APRIL 5; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan absent
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
b. Council Bill #363 /Olympic Pipeline Franchise
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING OLYMPIC PIPE LINE COMPANY, AN INTERSTATE PIPELINE
CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE, ITS SUCCESSORS AND
• ASSIGNS THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND FRANCHISE TO
CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REMOVE, REPLACE, AND REPAIR EXISTING PIPELINE
FACILITIES, TOGETHER WITH EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WITHIN AND THROUGH CERTAIN RIGHTS OF
WAY, AND STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
Deputy City Clerk Suzaka read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #363 TO
SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON APRIL 5; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan absent
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
c. Council Bill #364 /Convert the Appointment Municipal Court Judge Position to
an Elected Position
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, TO
AMEND THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE TO CONVERT THE APPOINTED MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE POSITION TO AN ELECTED POSITION (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 99 -339, 01 -397)
• City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the proposed ordinance with the Council. Deputy
City Clerk Suzaka read the ordinance title into the record. Councilmember Ferrell
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111 expressed his support for the proposed ordinance for reasons of accountability to citizens.
Councilmember Park stated his opposition to the proposed ordinance because of timing
issues and budget reasons. Deputy Mayor Kochmar expressed her support for the proposed
ordinance.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #364
TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON APRIL 5; SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan absent
Faison yes Park no
Ferrell yes
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Faison: The next Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs
meeting is March 22 at 5:30p.m. Leland Consulting began collecting data for the retail
study a couple weeks ago. This study will help the City develop strategies for bringing in
and helping businesses thrive in downtown Federal Way. They will be collecting data and
interviewing local businesses in Federal Way over the next few months. Next Thursday the
Puget Sound Regional Council will be holding their general meeting at 3:30p.m.
• Councilmember Dovey: The next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is March
21 at 5:30p.m. They will be discussing parking commercial trucks in residential areas, sign
code amendment in the annexation areas, and signs in sports fields.
Councilmember Burbidge: The next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety
committee meeting is April 11 at 5:30p.m. Last week she testified at Renton City Hall
regarding proposed cuts at the federal level in community development block grant
(CDBG) funding. The Jim Webster Memorial Field Dedication will take place April 9 at
9:30a.m. The 2% for the Arts Dedication will take place April 19 at 5:30p.m. in the City
Hall lobby.
Councilmember Park: He and Deputy Mayor Kochmar attended the National League of
Cities Conference in Washington DC. They met with Representatives Adam Smith and
Dave Reichert and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell regarding funding for the
triangle project, city center access study, Joe's Creek, and other transportation and habitat
restoration projects of importance to our city. They also discussed restoration of CDBG
funds. The next City /Korean Community meeting is scheduled for March 17 at 6:30p.m. in
Chambers.
Councilmember Ferrell: He and Councilmember Burbidge recently attended a community
meeting at Thomas Jefferson High School with King County Councilmember Pete Von
Reichbauer and King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. Tomorrow the Suburban Cities
Association Public Issues committee will meet.
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Deputy Mayor Kochmar: She thanked her fellow Councilmembers for being collegial in
their discussions on some recent controversial issues. She further elaborated on their
efforts to obtain funding for the transportation projects on a recent visit to Washington DC.
Another delegation comprised of Chamber of Commerce members, Mayor McColgan, and
City Manager Moseley are in Washington DC to lobby on the City's behalf for more
funding.
IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Matheson reported that Smith Alling Lane has been hired as the
City's federal lobbyist. They accompanied Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Councilmember
Park on their recent trip to the nation's capital. The firm will have offices in both Tacoma
and Washington DC.
The Council went into executive session at 8:06p.m; with an expected duration of 15
minutes.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to /Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
The Council came out of executive session at 8:15p.m.
• X. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Deputy Mayor Kochmar adjourned the regular
meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 8:15p.m.
Ja uzaka
Deputy City Clerk
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