Council MINS 01-16-2001
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 16, 2001 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:01
p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Eric Faison, Dean McColgan, and Michael Hellickson.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green,
and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Cub Scouts/Bear Den #3 Pack #307 led the flag salute.
III. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
City Council Appointment to Position No. 6
City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Councilmember Eric Faison.
IV. PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Commendation/Public Works Employees
City Manager David Moseley recognized and awarded Certificates of Commendation to Public
Works employees Eugene Soto and John Giger for their heroism and distinguished service while
placing themselves at significant risk to serious injury during the rescue of a Federal Way citizen on
December 15, 2000.
Federal Way Fire Department Chief of Operations Al Church also presented plaques to Public
Works employees Eugene Soto and John Giger for their heroic act of bravery and commended them
for their efforts.
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2. SPIRIT Award/Month of January
City Manager David Moseley presented the January SPIRIT award winner to Community
Development employee Debbie Lusibrink. Ms. Lusibrink received the SPIRIT award as a result of
her friendly and courteous manner in dealing with customers and citizens at the city’s main reception
desk and Community Development’s permit counter.
3. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager introduced and welcomed the following new employees: Russ Clary and Robert
Miesse were hired for the Municipal Court as Security Services Officers; Jennifer Mayer, who has
been hired for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department as a Recreation Coordinator;
and Renee Miller, the new Prosecutor for Law Department.
4. City Manager/Emerging Issues
Mr. Moseley introduced Doug Levy, the new lobbyist for the City of Federal Way. This contract
position was made available in this year’s budget, to represent the city at the state legislature.
Mr. Levy thanked Council and the City Manager for this opportunity.
V. CITIZEN COMMENT
Steve Gorester, thanked Council for the development of the new Park & Ride lot in Twin Lakes, and
also voiced opposition to strict Park & Ride Lot parking enforcement at the current SeaTac Mall
Park & Ride location.
William Sarno, spoke regarding domestic violence issues.
Alexander Paterson, spoke on behalf of Saghalie Junior High School’s upcoming Cultural Fair,
February 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; he asked anyone who would like to participate as a judge,
please contact the school.
Bill May, spoke in opposition to the proposed cluster subdivision ordinance, stating he would still
like to see revisions such as clarifications to neighborhood and sewer impacts.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVEDTO AMEND TONIGHT’S AGENDA TO REMOVE
COUNCIL BILL #262/METROMEDIA RIGHT-OF-WAY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: IT
IS NOT READY TO COME BEFORE COUNCIL FOR A VOTE AT THIS TIME;
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/December 19, 2000 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report/Month of November 2000-Approved
d. Council Bill #260/Cluster Subdivision Code Amendment - Enactment Ordinance-
Approved Ordinance #01-381
e. Council Bill #261/Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles and
Guidelines (CPTED) Zoning Code Amendments - Enactment Ordinance-Approved
Ordinance #01-382
f. 2000 Asphalt Overlay Project Acceptance & Retainage Release-Approved
g. 2001 Vadis Northwest Litter Removal Contract-Approved
h. Volunteer Agreement/Celebration Park Banner Program-Approved
i. City Manager Contract Amendment-Approved
j. 2001 Washington State Softball Umpires Association Contract-Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar pulled Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #260/Cluster Subdivision Code
Amendment.
Councilmember Faison pulled Consent Item (e)/Council Bill #261/Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design Principles and Guidelines (CPTED) Zoning Code Amendments.
The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j) passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #260/Cluster Subdivision Code Amendment:
Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked the City Manager for clarification on the adjacency requirements in
dealing with cluster subdivisions. Acting Community Development Director Kathy McClung noted
the adjacency issue is not specific to cluster subdivisions, as all proposed plats are reviewed for
impacts on transportation, sewer, water, utilities and schools.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(d)/COUNCIL BILL #260/CLUSTER SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENT; DEPUTY
MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
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COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO AMEND SECTION 20-154 FOR
CLARIFICATION PURPOSES TO INCLUDE “SLOPES ARE TO BE MEASURED IN
THEIR NATURAL STATE”; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The amendment
passes as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED TO FURTHER AMEND SECTION 20-154(C)
OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 3600 SQ FT
RATHER THAN 5000 SQ FT. PER LOT; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The
amendment fails 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge No Kochmar No
Faison Yes McColgan No
Gates No Park No
Hellickson Yes
The main motion as amended passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison No McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson No
Consent Item (e)/Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles and Guideline
(CPTED) Zoning Code Amendments:
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (e)/CRIME
PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND
GUIDELINES (CPTED) ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS; COUNCILMEMBER
HELLICKSON SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AMEND SECTION 22-1638 (a)(4) TO READ
“IF UTILIZED, CHAIN-LINK FENCES VISIBLE TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS SHALL
UTILIZE VINYL-COATED MESH AND POWDER-COATED POLES”;
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The amendment passed 4-3 as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar No
Faison Yes McColgan No
Gates Yes Park No
Hellickson Yes
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The main motion as amended passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
City Council Committee Assignments
Mayor Park announced the following Council Committee Assignments:
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee – Councilmember Gates/Chair,
Councilmember Burbidge, and Councilmember Faison
Land Use/Transportation Committee – Councilmember McColgan/Chair, Councilmember Faison,
and Councilmember Burbidge
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee – Councilmember Burbidge/Chair,
Councilmember McColgan, and Councilmember Hellickson
Airport Communities Coalition – Deputy Mayor Kochmar/member, Councilmember Faison/alternate
Lakehaven/City Liaison Meeting – Mayor Park and Councilmember Burbidge
School District/City Liaison Meeting – Mayor Park and Deputy Mayor Kochmar
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE-
Council Bill #262/Metromedia Right-of-Way Franchise Agreement
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING METROMEDIA FIBER NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN A SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR
THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, AND
RESTORING A FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN AND THROUGH THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES PULLED FROM AGENDA.
IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional
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Affairs Committee will be February 23rd at 2:00 p.m.; and updated Council on regional issues.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/
Public Safety Committee will be held February 12th at 12:00 p.m.; and extended “kudos” to Ron
Walker, Diversity Commission and Youth Commission for their work on the Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration held at Decatur High School. She also updated Council on various regional issues and
reminded citizens of upcoming events at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
Councilmember Hellickson stated he attended the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and also
extended “kudos” to both the Diversity Commission and Youth Commission for their efforts.
Councilmember Faison thanked his colleagues for the opportunity to serve the residents of Federal
Way and also thanked Kathy McClung, Margaret Clark and all of the city staff who do an
exceptional job; and noted he is looking forward to working together.
Councilmember McColgan echoed the comments of praise to Ron Walker, the Diversity
Commission, and Youth Commission for each year raising the bar and doing an exceptional job on
the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. He announced the next meeting of the Land
Use/Transportation Committee will be January 22nd at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, and
welcomed Councilmember Faison.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar also echoed the comments regarding the Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration; and thanked all 11 people who applied for the open Councilmember position. She
updated Council on her attendance at various events in the community.
Mayor Park noted the recent visit of twenty Enburi Dancers from Hachinohe on January 8th ; and
updated Council on his attendance at the Seattle/King County Economic Focus which was held in
Seattle.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley thanked all who participated in the Community Development Director
interviews, he received great feedback and will continue to review in the next few weeks; and noted
they are in the second week of accepting applications for the Assistant City Manager position.
Mr. Moseley noted this would be Interim Police Chief Chaney’s last council meeting as Chief
Kirkpatrick begins January 29th; he offered his since appreciation to Chief Chaney for his dedication
during this transition.
He noted the Advancing Leadership class will be visiting City Hall for “government day”; he
thanked Cameron Parker for his leadership and involvement with this visit.
City Manager David Moseley noted jail costs for 2000 have not yet been finalized, but appear to
come in at or slightly below budget expectations; he noted interdepartmental teams are looking at
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ways of stabilizing or decreasing the rising jail costs. He added the first prisoner has been moved to
Chelan County Jail and a contract with the Fife Jail is being finalized.
He added there will be no executive session tonight.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned
the regular meeting at 8:16 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk