Council MINS 03-06-2001
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 6, 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.
Federal Way Harmony Kings opened the meeting by performing two songs for the council and
citizens.
Mayor Park recognized 30th District Representative Mark Milocia, and Mr. Soichiro Maeyama, an
Assistant Professor from Hachinohe, Japan, as visitors in tonight’s audience.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, and Dean McColgan.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and Deputy City Clerk
Stephanie Courtney.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burbidge led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation/Literacy Celebration
Councilmember McColgan read and presented the Literacy Celebration to Debbie McGee and Sandy
Nelson on behalf of the “Open Books – Open Minds” campaign.
Ms. McGee and Ms. Nelson accepted the proclamation and announced the kickoff of the 2nd
Annual event, where they hope to raise $50,000. They extended thanks to city staff, citizens
commissions, Human Services Manager Ann Guenther and Information Systems Manager Mehdi
Sadri for their time to support to this years campaign
b. Human Services Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Burbidge announced and introduced new Human Service Commissioners David
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Baker, Julie Grant, Dave Larson and Keri Newport.
c. City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager David Moseley announced and introduced new employees: Dan Smith, Surface Water
Program Coordinator, and Rolfe Pedersen, Street Maintenance Worker I, for the Public Works
Department.
d. City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley referred to Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson to update council
on the South King County Technology Alliance, and Public Works Director Cary Roe to update
council on the recent incident at 4th Ave S. and Dash Point Road.
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief overview of the South King County
Technology Alliance. Mr. Matheson noted the alliance was formed by public and private entities in
effort to recruit high technology industry to the South King County area. South King County
Technology Alliance is hosting a “High-Tech CEO Session” on March 20th at Highline Community
College.
Public Works Director Cary Roe briefly updated council on the incident record of the intersection at
4th Avenue South and Dash Point Road, where a school bus vs. car accident occurred last week. He
advised there had been sixteen accidents in the past three years, and that this intersection had been
ranked 16th in problematic intersections. He advised Council of the possibly in submitting a grant
application for 2002/2003 funding.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Conn Hellickson, voiced concern over the recent accident at 4th Avenue South and Dash Point Road,
he noted this should be a high priority due to the numerous bus and pedestrian traffic which travels
through this intersection.
Bruce Avila, Juan Sanchez, Yasmina Avila, Mike Weinman, and Bob Clark, all addressed council
voicing concerns and problems in their neighborhood.
City Manager David Moseley asked the Community Development Department and the Public Safety
Department to look into this neighborhood problem and advise council at the next regular meeting.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/February 20, 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Final 2000 Financial Report-Approved
d. Council Bill #263/SR 99 Right-of-Way Improvements/Condemnation
- Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-384
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e. Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park-Approved
f. Horseshoe Pitches/Steel Lake Park-Approved
g. 2001 Arts Commission Work Program-Approved
h. 2001 CDBG Contingency Plan Revision-Approved
i. 2001 One-Time Human Services Funding-Approved
j. Jail Interlocal Agreement/City of Fife – Pulled by Councilmember Burbidge
k. Regional Jail Interlocal Agreement/Chelan County-Approved
l. Twin Lakes Neighborhood Traffic Safety Project-Approved
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Item (j)/Jail Interlocal Agreement/City of Fife.
Councilmember Gates pulled Consent Item (c)/Final 2000 Financial Report.
Councilmember Faison pulled Consent Item (e)/Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park.
The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b),(d),(f),(g),(h),(i),(k), and (l) passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
Consent Item (c)/Final 2000 Financial Report:
Councilmember Gates extended her thanks to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her
staff for the excellent work they have done, including receiving a bond rating upgrade. She also
thanked her colleagues who served on the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee this year and last.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (c)/FINAL 2000
FINANCIAL REPORT AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
Consent Item (e)/Batting Cage Agreement/Celebration Park:
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (e) AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT FOR
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CLARIFICATION PURPOSES; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The
amendment passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
The main motion as amended passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
Consent Item (j)/Jail Interlocal Agreement/City of Fife:
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE
JAIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FIFE UNTIL THE NEXT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 20TH; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN
SECOND.
Councilmember Burbidge noted the city received requested changes from Fife to portions of the
interlocal agreement. She advised postponing this item until the next Council meeting would allow
time for staff to evaluate the changes and brief Council.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Parks/Recreation Commission Appointment
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPOINTMENT OF JOHN MORRISON TO
THE PARKS/RECREATION COMMISSION, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2002; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
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Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on various regional issues including a written update on Sound
Transit; she announced Sound Transit would begin Sounder service for Mariner’s games, Sunday,
April 22nd.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human
Service/Public Safety Committee would be March 13th at 12:00 p.m.; she reported on her attendance
at various regional meeting and announced upcoming events at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
Councilmember Hellickson had no report this evening.
Councilmember Faison had no report this evening.
Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee
would be March 19th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers; he also encouraged citizens to review the
Spring Parks and Recreation brochure that was mailed; it offers many new classes and opportunities.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked Public Works Director Cary Roe, City Manager David Moseley,
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and the emergency management committee for their response after
the recent earthquake. She also extended a thank you to the Harmony Kings for their wonderful
entertainment this evening in opening the meeting.
Mayor Park noted the recent 11th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, February 28, 2001.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley commended Public Works Director Cary Roe and staff for their
response to the earthquake days earlier. He noted the Emergency Operations Center was opened
within thirty minutes of the incident and closed that same day around 3:30 p.m.
Mr. Moseley noted Public Works would be hosting a open house at the SeaTac Mall, March 7th at
5:00 p.m. The planned topic will center on the 23rd Ave S and Pacific Hwy South improvements;
citizens and business owners are encouraged to attend.
He announced there were 18 bids for the BPA Trail Phase III project; which is a record amount
received, with the apparent low bidder approximately 10% below the engineers estimate.
City Manager David Moseley thanked Human Service Manager Ann Guenther and the staff who
helped put together the volunteer recognition dinner held March 2nd ; it was a wonderful event again
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this year.
Mr. Moseley further reminded council for the need for executive session for the purposes of
discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); it will last approximately twenty
minutes with no action anticipated.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:36 p.m. Mayor Park announced the council would be recessing to an executive session for
approximately twenty minutes, with no action anticipated.
Council returned to chambers at 9:05 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned
the regular meeting at the hour of 9:05 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk