Council MIN 07-19-2005 Regular Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 19, 2005 — 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
7:05 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
Mayor McColgan called upon Councilmember Burbidge to lead the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing -In Ceremony/Police Officer
Chief Kirkpatrick introduced new Police Officer Jim Holst.
City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Holst, and
congratulated him.
b. Public Safety Department Special Awards
Chief Kirkpatrick announced the following award winners:
Bob Dewey and Francine Becker (Police Chief Citizens Commendation Medal);
K -9 Dex for his contributions to the police department (awarded post - humously);
Brooke Owen (Police Medal of Meritorious Service);
Officer Steve Olson (Lifesaving Award)
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c. Board of Ethics /Appreciation Plaque
Mayor McColgan recognized outgoing board member Bill Linehan and presented
him with a plaque of appreciation. Mr. Linehan thanked the Council for their
support.
d. Board of Ethics /Certificate of Appointment
Mayor McColgan recognized Pastor Timothy Dodd as the new Board of Ethics
member, and presented him with a certificate of appointment. His term expires
June 30, 2008.
e. Human Services Brochure /Certificate of Appreciation
Councilmember Burbidge Wroblewski, Samantha
e recognized Vicki Bunker, Bob W o S
g � ,
Gehrke, Ray Hanson (Print Northwest), and Liz Prosman (The Weyerhaeuser
Foundation), who helped create the City's human services brochure. Ms. Bunker
and Mr. Wroblewski were in attendance to receive their certificates.
f. Sister City Baseball Team Coordinator /Certificate of Recognition
Mayor McColgan recognized and presented Josh Eubanks with a certificate of
recognition for his effort in helping send the Federal Way Sister City Baseball
Team to Hachinohe, Japan. The team traveled there to play in a baseball
tournament against students from Federal Way's sister city. Mr. Eubanks served as
trip coordinator for the team. He thanked all of those who assisted in making the
trip a great success.
g. Introduction of New Staff /City Manager
City Manager Moseley introduced Nicholas Peterson (Recruit Police Officer), Brian
Walsh (Lateral Police Officer), and Thao Thai (Financial Analyst). None of the
new employees was able to attend tonight's meeting.
h. Emerging Issues /City Manager
City Manager Moseley reported a couple of emerging issues.
Tom Pierson, Dini Duclos, Bob Hitchcock, and Susan Strivel of the Federal Way
Chamber of Commerce presented the Chamber's Federal Way visioning project.
Leland Consulting gave a summary presentation of their redevelopment strategies
presentation earlier this evening.
Copies of both the Federal Way Vision report and Redevelopment Strategy report
were provided to the City Clerk.
The powerpoint presentation will also be available on the City's website shortly.
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IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Ed Jones and Steve Schrantz: Mr. Jones asked for help to clean up Dumas Bay Park. There
are problems with the park both in appearance and with crimes and other mischief
involving young adults that hang out in the area. Mr. Schrantz also reported a loss of
wildlife due to neglect of the park.
Ron Gintz: Mr. Gintz stated his opposition to the potential acquisition of Camp Kilworth,
based on the costs to acquire, develop, and maintain the land.
Bene Dagan and Joey Kaye: Ms. Dagan requested fencing around the backside of
Coronado Park, and reported problems with fireworks in her neighborhood. Mr. Kaye
reported problems with the water fountain and with speeding around the neighborhood.
Nancy McEleney: Ms. McEleney provided materials to the Council stating her opposition
to the new Wal -Mart.
Mary Ehlis and Andrew Cataldo: Thanked the Council for the willingness to look into the
potential of acquiring Camp Kilworth, and urged them to follow through with its
acquisition. Mr. Cataldo also reported problems with fireworks in the area.
City Manager Moseley reported that the Dumas Bay Park issue was brought up at the last
Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety meeting; a staff meeting to discuss
the issue is scheduled for Friday.
Regarding Coronado Park, City Manager Moseley reported that water fountain breakdowns
continue to be a chronic problem now and most likely in the foreseeable future. There was
a brief discussion on whether or not to replace the fountain if it continues to breakdown;
however, no final decision was made. Staff is continuing to work with the neighborhood
and with Lakehaven Utility District on how best to address the numerous issues brought by
the local residents.
Regarding fireworks, Councilmember Burbidge reported that a staff report was given at the
last Parks Committee meeting. A further discussion will be on the agenda at a future
meeting.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes /July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. Vouchers - Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report/May 2005 - Approved
d. Council Bill #374 /VSNL Telecommunications Franchise (postponed from
6/21 /05) — Enacted Ordinance #05 -496
e. Public Safety Dry Cleaning Contract - Approved
f. 2006 CDBG Capital Allocation Process - Approved
g. Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory Funding - Approved
h. Belmore Park Safety Improvements - Approved
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i. Espresso Cart in City Hall - Approved
Councilmember Ferrell pulled consent agenda item (f).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS (a) through (e) and (g) through (i) AS PRESENTED;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Consent Agenda item (f)/2006 CDBG Capital Allocation Process
Councilmember Ferrell recused himself from this item; a significant amount of
funds is going towards the Multi- Service Center, of which he is a board member.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM (f) AS PRESENTED; SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR
KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell recused
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
2006 -2011 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Arterial Street
Improvement Plan (ASIP)
Mayor McColgan opened the public hearing at 8:40p.m.
• Staff Report
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez made a staff presentation to the Council.
• Citizen Comment (3- minute limit)
There was no citizen comment at this time.
• City Council Action — Adopting 2006 -2011 TIP & ASIP-
Approved Resolution #05 -451
Councilmember Dovey recused himself from voting on the item, as he
has property in one of the named locations.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER PARK TO APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PLAN AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2006 -2011,
AND DIRECTING THAT THE SAME BE FILED WITH THE
WASHINGTON STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION;
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey recused McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Mayor McColgan closed the public hearing at 8:50p.m.
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Browns Point and Dash Point Urban Growth Area (postponed from 5/17/05)
- Approved Resolution #05 -450
Councilmember Faison gave a brief background on the purpose of the resolution.
Councilmember Ferrell stated his opposition to the resolution; he asked that the
letter from the City of Tacoma stating their opposition to Federal Way's intent to
establish an urban growth area for Browns Point and Dash Point areas be read into
the record.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar stated her objections to the resolution; the City should
instead work collaboratively with the City of Tacoma and the two neighborhoods.
Councilmembers Dovey and Faison stressed that passing the resolution is an
administrative process only, and gives the residents a choice of whether to annex
into one of the two cities, or not at all. Councilmember Park also stated his support
for the resolution.
City Clerk Green read a letter from Director Ryan Petty of the City of Tacoma to
Community Development Director Kathy McClung of the City of Federal Way
dated November 22, 2004 regarding "Federal Way Annexation Elections."
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO APPROVE THE BROWNS
POINT /DASH POINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION; SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar no
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell no
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b. Approval of New City Hall Contracts
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO ACCEPT THE NORTH
PARKING LOT, FACILITY SIGNAGE, AND FENCING CONTRACTS AS
COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE RETAINAGE AND
PERFORMANCE BONDS TO THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACTORS;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. 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 #378 /Comcast Franchise Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95 -238 TO EXTEND THE LENGTH OF THE
FRANCHISE CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 95 -238 GRANTING TELE -VUE SYSTEMS,
INC. D/B/A VIACOM CABLE, INC., NOW, COMCAST OF PUGET SOUND, INC., A
NONEXCLUSIVE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE WITHIN AND THROUGH THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY (AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 95 -238).
City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL
#378 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON AUGUST 2;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
b. Council Bill #379 /Code Amendment to Provide for Certification of Seven
Candidates on Police Eligibility Record
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 -54 OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE RULE OF SEVEN (7) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE PERSONS (AMENDS ORDINANCES NO. 95 -244 AND 96-
258)
City Clerk Green read the ordinance title into the record.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO MOVE COUNCIL
BILL #379 TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT ON AUGUST 2;
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FAISON. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Faison: The next Finance, Economic Development, and Regional Affairs
Committee will be July 26 at 5:30p.m.
Councilmember Dovey: The next Land Use /Transportation Committee meeting will take
place on August 1 at 5:30p.m. The main topic is traffic safety in the neighborhood of 21
Avenue.
Councilmember Burbidge: The next Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and Public Safety
Committee meeting will take place August 8 at 5:30p.m. Last week she attended a
meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board; the main topic
of discussion was the 2005 Transportation Partnership Funding Package, which was passed
by the state legislature earlier this year. Today she attended a meeting of the South County
Area Transportation Board; they were given a report by Public Works Directors on
transportation funding and a report on the Prosperity Partnership Draft Strategy for Seattle
and King County. Tomorrow she will be attending a meeting of the King County Regional
Transit Committee; the main topic will be transit security /emergency preparedness.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar: The Highline Forum (formerly Airport Communities Coalition)
will be meeting on July 27 at City Hall from 2:30- 4:30p.m. She thanked Officer Chris
Martin and Stacy Flores from the police department for holding a neighborhood block
watch meeting for the Steel Lake residents.
Councilmember Ferrell: Councilmember Ferrell also attended the neighborhood block
watch meeting for the Steel Lake residents. Tomorrow he will be attending the Suburban
Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting in Renton.
Mayor McColgan: Mayor McColgan reported that he was recently voted to a second two -
year term on the Board of Directors for the Association of Washington Cities.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Moseley reported that Commander Steve Neal won a silver award at this
year's Police and Fire World Games, competing in strength competitions such as the bench
press.
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Regarding fireworks on the Fourth of July, 38 police officers (approximately a third of the
force) were on duty that night; including both the Chief and Deputy Chief at the Red,
White, and Blues Festival. There were 336 calls for service, of which a third were for
fireworks complaints. Staff will continue to work with the Council on ways to improve
public education about the ban on fireworks ommunity.
The 1 7 th annual Federal Way Festival Days is in coming the c
up in six weeks. Staff is working
with the organ c ommittee to ensure that the proper permits are applied for and
obtained.
City Manager Moseley also reported that City Clerk Chris Green announce Green
d her retirement
effective September 2� after 15 years of service to the City o Federal Way. Ms.
was the very first hire by the City; hired prior to the City's incorporation in 1990. The City
wishes her and her family the very best ESSION as she moves on to the new chapter in her life.
IX. EXECUTIVE S
a. Potential Litigation/ Pursuan to RCW 42.30.110(1)(1)
The Council recessed into executive session at 9:23p.m, with an expected duration of
approximately 15 minutes.
The Council returned to chambers at 9:46p.m.
X. AD JOURNMEN T
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor McColgan adjourned the regular meeting of
the Federal Way City Council at 9:46p.
N. Christine Green, CMC °
City Clerk
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