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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 5, 2011
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Duclos, Councilmember Jim
Ferrell, Councilmember Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge and
Councilmember Roger Freeman.
Mayor Priest excused Councilmembers Dovey and Park.
Staff present: City Attorney Pat Rictiardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Alan Gentry from Boy Scout Troop #329 led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. GERT Proqram Graduates
Deputy Mayor Duclos stated the CERT program provides a means of educating the public
about emergency preparedness and trains citizens in life-saving skills needed directly
following a wide-spread disaster. CERT members are trained in team organization and the
Incident Command System, light search and rescue, triage, fire suppression and basic
life-saving skills. Since the City started the program in 2001, over 600 volunteers have
received training. Deputy Mayor Duclos asked the CERT graduates to stand for
recognition.
b. Volunteer Recoqnition: Friends of the Hylebos and EarthCorps, Thais Bock recoqnition
and Earth Dav Proclamations
Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge presented a proclamation to Djana Bock to recognize
the contributions of her mother, the late Ms. Thais Bock who was a pioneering local
conservationist. The Council recently named the Brooklake Spurand Brooklake Overiook
of the West Hylebos Wetlands Boardwalk after Thais Bock. Djana Bock thanked the
Council for the proclamation and for honoring her mother.
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Councilmember Burbidge presented a proclamation to The Friends of the Hylebos and
EarthCorps recognizing their recent merger. Margery Godfrey from The Friends of the
Hylebos and Steve Dubiel of EarthCorps accepted the proclamation. Ms. Godfrey and
Mr. Dubiel reported on the efforts of their organizations and thanked the Council for the
recognition.
Councilmember Burbidge presented a proclamation to City Parks and Facilities
Supervisor Jason Gerwen in recognition of Earth Day on April 16, 2011. Mr. Gerwen
thanked the Council for the proclamation and reported on the activities planned for this
year's Earth Day event.
c. Mavors Emerqing Issues
Mayor Priest stated there were no emerging issues.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
PLEASE COMPLETE A PINK SLIP & PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO SPEAK/NG.
When recognized by the Mayor, come forward to the podium and state your name for the record.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES. The Mayor may interrupt comments
that exceed three minutes, re/ate negatively to other individuals, or are otherwise inappropriate.
Patricia Owen spoke regarding flooding issues on her property. She asked the City to look into
this issue.
Rov Parke spoke regarding a meeting with the Police Chief and spoke to eminent domain
issues and an �nvestigation of perjury charges. He asked that the charges be forwarded for
review.
Clara McArthur spoke regarding a meeting at Dumas Bay Center and a cost estimate to repair
the facility. She stated all city meetings should be recorded and the tapes kept securely with
the City Attorney.
Alan Gentrv, Boy Scout Troop #329 is looking for opportunities to help the City while earning
his Eagle Scout Badge.
Norma Blanchard spoke regarding term limits for City Councilmembers. She would like to see
new people serve on the Council.
Jeff Patrick submitted written comments for the Clerk to read into the record regarding
vehicles not stopping at the pedestrian crossing at 314 and 17 Ave.
Dan Sphunq submitted written comments for the Clerk to read into the record. Mr. Sphung
would like to see a Social Security and Employment Office in Federal Way.
Donald Barovic shared the Puyallup Tribe's salmon conservation efforts that are benefiting
Federal Way.
Sam Pace with the Seattle King County Association of Realtors spoke in support of item 8b.
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three members and
brought before fu/l Counci! for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a
Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: March 15, 2011 Special and Regular Meetings Approved
b. Monthly Financial Report Approved
c. Vouchers Approved
d. Mayer Right of Way Lease Agreement Extension Approved
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MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of items 5a through 5e.
Councilmember Ferrell second.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled item 5e
VOTE: Items 5a through 5d were approved 5-0.
5e. S. 352" Street Extension Proiect (SR 161— SR 99); 100% Desiqn Status Report
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval. Councilmember Ferrell second.
VOTE: Motion carried 4-0, Councilmember Kochmar recused.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Selection Process
Mayor Priest declared the public hearing open at 8:15 p.m.
• Staff Presentation:
Principal Planner Margaret Clark stated the FWRC requires the City to accept
applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis.
The City received two requests this year. Site-specific request #1 was from Melvin
Hansen for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone of 4.73 acres from
Single Family — Medium Density Residential to Single Family — High Density
Residential. Site-specific request #2 was from Joe Kunkel of the Healthcare
Collaborative Group on behalf of St. Francis Hospital for a comprehensive plan
amendment to remove a planned principal collector.
• Public Comment:
Mayor Priest called for public comment. Hearing none he called for Council
deliberation.
• Council Deliberation/Action:
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved that thesite-specific request
#1 not be considered at this time due to the potential of spot zoning.
That site-specific request #2 go forward for further consideration based
on the following: 1. Determination as to whether the City will be able �
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obtain an additional 30 feet from the federal government, the owner of the
Bulk Mail Center to the North. 2. The effect on the transportation networiciF
this road is eliminated. 3. Whether the road can be feasibly designed to City
standards given the topographical and physical constraints, and 4. The
impact of construction of this road on the St. Francis Hospital Master Plan.
Councilmember Ferrell second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to close the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. 2011 Planninq Commission Work Plan Proqram
Principal Planner Margaret Clark stated there are 1.5 employees working on the long-
range planning items. She reviewed the items included in the draft 2011 work plan. Items
include completion of the Shoreline Master Plan update, completion of the 2011
Comprehensive Plan update, starting the 2014 Major Comprehensive Plan updates,
preparing Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a subarea plan encompassing 21
Avenue SW & SW Campus Drive, as well as additional items.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of the LUTC's
recommendation to approve the 2011 Planning Commission Work Program.
Councilmember Freeman second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0.
b. Draft RFQ/RFP for former AMC Theatre Site Redevelopment
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved to postpone the discussion on the Draft
RFQ/RFP for former AMC Theatre Site to the April 19 City Council meeting to
allow Councilmembers Park and Dovey to participate. Councilmember Kochmar
second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0.
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB #567 Amend FWRC Regardinq Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers;
amending FWRC 12.15.010, 12.15.140, 12.15.230, 12.15.290, 12.15.300 and adding a new section to
12.15.330.
City Attorney Richardson stated staff began proposed amendments to Chapter 12.15 of
the FWRC regarding pawnbroker and secondhand dealers and precious metal
transactions. Since then, proposed State legislation created a separate category of a
secondhand precious metal dealer with specific reporting requirements, including
transactions in hosted home parties. The proposed legislation also establishes that a
second or any subsequent violation of tampering with the precious metal is a class C
felony.
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The proposed ordinance mirrors the State legislation for secondhand precious metal
dealers, creates consistency between pawnbroker, secondhand dealers and secondhand
precious metal dealers, requires a temporary license and incorporated the State Law in
regards to the gross misdemeanor penalties. It also establishes reporting requirements.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved the proposed ordinance to the April 19,
2011 City Council meeting for second reading and enactment. Deputy Mayor
Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0.
Second Reading:
b. CB #569 Amend FWRC Reqardinq Real Estate Siqns in the Riqht-of-Wav of Residential
Zoninq Districts
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to implementation of a pilot program thaf
permits real esfafe signs in the right-of-way of residential zoning districts; adding a new section to FWRC
19.140.095.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to approve the code amendment
contained in the adoption ordinance. Deputy Mayor Duclos second. VOTE: Motion
carried 5-0. Ordinance 11-687
c. CB #570 Amend FWRC Title 9 Reqardinq Animal Services
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to animal services; amending FWRC
9.05.010, 9.18.100, 9.18.110, 9.25.030.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the proposed ordinance
amending Chapters 9.05. 9.12 and 9.25 of the FWRC regarding Animal Services.
Councilmember Freeman second. VOTE: Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance 11-688
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS meeting is April 12, 2011. She also reported
on an upcoming Boys and Girls Club fundraising breakfast.
Councilmember Freeman reported on an upcoming seminar on marriage.
Deputy Mayor Duclos reported two Federal Way residents have been nominated for Jefferson
awards. April 12 will be the Multi-Service Center's annual volunteer lunch.
Councilmember Kochmar stated the next LUTC meeting is April 18 and reported on an upcoming
SCA meeting.
Councilmember Ferrell thanked State Legislators for their work on the Precious Metal Bill.
He also encouraged the public to participate in the planning process of the AMC Theatre site
redevelopment.
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10. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest thanked members of the audience for attending the meeting and thanked staff
for their hard work.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CMC, ity Cler
Approved by Council: April 19, 2011
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