Council MINS 07-17-2001
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
July 17, 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 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and
Dean McColgan.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and Deputy
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Faison led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Police International Olympics Recognitions
Chief Kirkpatrick announced and introduced her staff members that participated in the
recent 2001 World Police and Fire Games held in Indianapolis, Indiana. She noted she
was extremely proud of each officer who represented Federal Way.
b. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees
City Manager announced and introduced two new Public Safety employees: Andrew
Cohen and Jason Ellis, who have been hired as new Police Officers.
c. City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues.
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IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, reminded citizens of the 2nd Annual Garden Tour, which will be held
July 21st. He noted this was a wonderful event and urged citizens to participate.
Ron Walker, Chair of the Diversity Commission spoke to update Council on their current
projects including the welcoming of new commissioners and planning a new community
event.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/July 3, 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Council Bill #276/Judges Pro-Tem/Enactment Ordinance-Approved
Ordinance # 01-397
c. Council Bill #277/Non Conformances Created b y Government
Acquisition of Right-of-Way/Enactment Ordinance Approved Ordinance
# 01-398
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
2002-2007 Federal Way Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) &
Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP)
Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and
opened the hearing at 7:20 p.m.
- Staff Report
Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez briefly updated Council on the proposed
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP).
He noted the 2002 – 2007 Transportation Improvement Plan which is updated annually
outlines a 6-year plan for transportation related capital projects, is a requirement for grant
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eligibility, must be “financially constrained” and must conform to air quality
requirements.
- Citizen Comment
H. David Kaplan, noted his concerns and impacts on local parks with a potential
interchange on S 312th Street to I-5.
- City Council Deliberation
City Council discussed and concurred the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) is a
plan and guideline for the next 6 years, and as such needs to be more inclusive that
exclusive.
Hearing no further citizen comments, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m.
- Resolution /2002-2007 TIP & ASIP
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE
RESOLUTION, ADOPTING THE 2002-2007 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (ASIP) AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. International District Park/School District Easement
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION #2 (TO
DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE ACTIVITES ON THIS
PROJECT AND WORK WITH THE FEDERAL WAY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO CLOSE OUT THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE 1999 CDBG
PATHWAYS GRANT AND THE FULL 2000 CDBG POCKET PARK GRANT
AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR REALLOCATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN
THE 2002 CDBG ALLOCATION PROCESS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
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MANAGER TO REIMBURSE THE CHAMBER FOR ALL PROJECT
MANAGEMENT COSTS INCURRED TO-DATE ($8,161+), AS WELL AS
REIMBURSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ALL PATHWAY DESIGN
COSTS INCURRED TO-DATE ($13,148), USING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE SALARY SAVINGS); COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
Councilmember Gates requested a staff briefing and discussion.
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief presentation to the Council,
outlining the two options the Council may consider.
Councilmembers Gates and Burbidge noted they would not be supporting this motion;
instead, they would like to see the park completed as already budgeted.
The main motion passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge No Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates No Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
b. Field House Feasibility Study
Councilmember Gates gave a brief update on the parameters of the revenue raised from
the lodging tax; noting these revenues are only to be used for purposes of promoting
tourism within the city, such as the proposed field house study.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF
UP TO $30,000 FROM THE LODGING TAX FUND FOR A DEMAND
ANALYSIS OF A MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD HOUSE; COUNCILMEMBER
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #278/Miscellaneous Code Amendments, Phase II
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CODE INTERPRETATIONS AND PROCESS I
APPEALS; CLARIFICATIONS TO PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAND USE
APPLICATION NOTICES; SITING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONTAINERS
ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SITES; SENIOR HOUSING; AND
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES (PWSF).
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #278/
MISCELLANEAOUS CODE AMENDMENTS, PHASE II TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING,
AUGUST 7TH; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed
unanimously as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
b. Council Bill #279/SR99 Right-of-Way Improvements/Condemnations,
Phase I
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION, APPROPRIATION,
TAKING AND/OR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND/OR
EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING
RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PACIFIC HIGHWAY
SOUTH BETWEEN SOUTH 312TH STREET AND SOUTH 324TH STREET,
TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANCES AND RELATED WORK NECESSARY
TO MAKE A COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY;
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS
AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID
CONDEMNATION (Supplementing Ordinance No. 01-384).
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #279/SR99
RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS/CONDEMNATIONS, PHASE I TO
SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING, AUGUST 7TH; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge Yes Kochmar Yes
Faison Yes McColgan Yes
Gates Yes Park Yes
Hellickson Yes
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IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a
later date to be determined; and updated Council on Sound Transit and various regional
issues.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human
Services/Public Safet y Committee would be held Monday, August 13th. She updated
Council on her attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of
upcoming arts events in the community.
Councilmember Hellickson extended “kudos” to all city staff that participated in making
the July 4th – Red, White and Blues Festival such a wonderful event; and noted the new
Celebration Park Big Toy should be completed soon.
Councilmember Faison also thanked staff that was a part of the Red, White and Blues
Festival at Celebration Park; and updated Council on his meeting with Highline
Community College, where he discussed the possibilities of expanding the campus in
Federal Way to offer more types of classes.
Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held August 8th at 5:30 p.m. He also echoed the comments of the
Council on the wonderful July 4th festival at Celebration Park, and noted upcoming
recreation events in the community.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar also expressed her gratitude for the wonderful Red, White and
Blues festival at Celebration Park; and updated Council on her attendance at various
regional meetings and announced upcoming community events. She further asked that the
International District and Code Enforcement issues be placed on the Planning
Commission work plan.
Mayor Park also updated Council on the meeting he and Councilmember Burbidge
attended in regards to Highline Community College; he noted it was a very good
discussion on the importance of the college in our community. He reminded Council of
the upcoming visit of Junior High School students from Hachinohe, and other community
events.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley noted he was pleased to see the conclusion of the SR99 &
320th Street improvements; staff and city officials would be attending the ribbon cutting
ceremony July 25th at 10:00 a.m.
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He extended “kudos” to Jennifer Schroder and the entire Parks Staff who worked to make
the Red, White and Blues Festival a huge success!! He also thanked Chief Anne
Kirkpatrick and the police department for their visible presence at the celebration, which
had no major incidents occur.
The City Manager noted the Federal Way Police Department competed in a charity
softball game with the Federal Way Fire Department where they raised approximately
$6,000 for the Federal Way Youth and Family Services.
He then reminded Council of the upcoming visit of eight Hachinohe Junior High School
students, and two teachers who will be arriving July 26th and leaving July 30th.
City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the progress of the new play structure
at Celebration Park. He noted the project should be completed by Friday, July 20th and
open for all to enjo y.
He further reminded Council for the need of an executive session for the purposes of
discussing Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and Potential
Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 45 minutes with no action
anticipated.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:50 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council would be recessing to executive session for
approximately 45 minutes, with no action anticipated.
At 9:35 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended the time until 10:00 p.m.
Council returned to chambers at 9:55 p.m.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:55 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk