Council MINS 10-16-2001
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 16, 2001 –7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of 7:04 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, City Clerk
Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop # 1937 led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. City Manager/Introduction of New Employees
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce.
b. City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Roberta Coker, spoke to the Council asking them to consider placing a much needed park
in her neighborhood.
Anthony Murrietta, asked the Council to clarify issues regarding the Waste
Management/Federal Way Disposal contract that was recently bid.
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City Manager David Moseley asked Public Works Director Cary Roe to respond. Mr.
Roe stated the issue that has arisen is between the Teamsters and Waste Management,
and the award is firm. He further noted the contract details are being finalized
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/October 2, 2001 Regular Meeting –Approved
b. Vouchers -Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report/August 2001 - Approved
d. Tourism Enhancement Grant Award- Approved
e. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee/Reappointments- Approved
f. Preliminary Plat of Tuscany/Resolution- Approved Resolution #01-348
g. Preliminary Plat of Cottages at Hoyt Road/Resolution- Approved
Resolution #01-349
h. Letter to King County/Proposed Reductions to Human Services Program-
Approved
i. Heritage Woods Park Play Structure- Approved
j. Sacajawea Field Lights- Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND.
Councilmember Gates pulled Consent Item (e)/Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee/Reappointments.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar pulled Consent Item (h)/Letter to King County/Proposed
Reductions to Human Services Programs.
Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Items (i)/Heritage Woods Park Play Structure,
and Consent Item (j)/Sacajawea Field Lights
The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (h)/Letter to King County/Proposed Reductions to Human Services
Programs:
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Councilmember Gates announced the reappointment of David Degroot and Joan Tabrum
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
COUNCILMEMEBR GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (e)
REAPPOINTING DAVID DEGROOT AND JOAN TABRUM TO THE LODGING
TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (h)/Letter to King County/Proposed Reductions to Human Services
Program:
Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked City Manager David Moseley to make a short
presentation to the Council on this issue.
City Manager David Moseley gave a brief overview of the planned reductions in Human
Services; he highlighted the fact that the reductions are counter to the King County
policies, and a number of the cuts only affects incorporated cities and not the
unincorporated areas.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(h)/LETTER TO KING COUNTY/PROPOSED REDUCTIONS TO HUMAN
SERVICES PROGRAM; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion
passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (i)/Heritage Woods park Play Structure:
Councilmember Burbidge noted this project was greatly supported by the community and
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(i)/HERITAGE WOODS PARK PLAY STRUCTURE AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
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Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
Consent Item (j)/Sacajawea Field Lights:
Councilmember Burbidge expressed her gratitude towards the Federal way Soccer
Association for expending additional funds into a City of Federal Way capitol project.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(j)/SACAJAWEA FIELD LIGHTS AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Biennial Budget Adjustments & Property Tax Rate (preliminary hearing)
Mayor Park read into record the procedures to be followed and opened the Public
Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
- Citizen Comment
H. David Kaplan, spoke in praise of the budget adjustments, noting the finance staff has
done a great job in the 11 years utilizing conservative numbers and practical reasoning.
Cathleen Reese, spoke in support of the Federal Way Police Department; asking Council
to consider additional benefits for the Department and officers.
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:29 p.m.
VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #284/2001 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S GROWTH
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MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S ZONING MAP.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #284/2001
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING;
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed unanimously as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson yes
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development Regional Affairs Committee would be held October 31st at 9:00 a.m.; she
also noted the biennial budget adjustments are being finalized with a public hearing
scheduled for November 20th. She further updated Council on her attendance at various
regional meetings including Sound Transit.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next regular meeting for the
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee meeting would be held
Monday November 19th; she noted the date was rescheduled due to the Holiday. She
reported on her recent attendance at various regional meetings and reminded citizens of
upcoming communit y events.
Councilmember Hellickson reminded Council and citizens of the upcoming 2nd Annual
Multi Service Center Benefit, which he will be hosting on December 6th.
Councilmember Faison had no report.
Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held November 5th at 5:30 p.m. He praised Iwen Wang, and the
Finance Department, for the biennial budget adjustment preparations, and he added he
was looking forward to capital facilities in the future.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar noted the Council would also have another Special
Meeting/Study Session on 10/18 to discuss biennial budget adjustments. She recognized
and welcomed the Advancing Leadership students in the audience; and she congratulated
Planning Commissioner Dini Duclos was named Citizen of the Year, and Diversity
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Commission Chair Ron Walker was named Volunteer of the Year by the Federal Way
Mirror.
Mayor Park reported on the October 6th Fallen Hero’s Ceremony. He also reported on the
City’s Re-development workshop, which received a positive response from those who
attended; and announced the next meeting of the Sister City Association would be held
tomorrow, October 17th at 6:30 p.m.
IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce the decorative banners at
Celebration Park will begin to be installed later this month. The banners are part of a
program promoted by the “Friends of Federal Way”, revenues from these flags help
defray costs of the new play structure at the park.
Mr. Moseley also noted on-line registration would soon begin for the Parks, Recreation,
and Cultural Services Center; this program promotes e-government with complete
registration for programs on-line.
He further thanked Community Development Director Kathy McClung and Community
Development Deputy Director/Economic Development Patrick Dorhety for their work on
the recent Downtown Re-development forum. He also thanked the Councilmember who
were in attendance and stated this was a wonderful opportunity to share the Council’s
mixed-use downtown vision to the community.
City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council for the need for an executive
session for purposes of discussing Collective Bargaining Pursuant to RCW 42-30-
140(4)(a), and Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); expected duration
one hour with action expected.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:47 p.m. Mayor Park recessed to executive session for the purpose of discussing
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), and Property
Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for approximately one hour, with action
expected.
a. Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
b. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) – Canceled
c. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
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At 9:00 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson extended Executive Session for an
additional forty-five minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE FOLLOWINGACQUISITIONS OF
REAL PROPERTY, WHICH IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY OT ESTABLISH A
REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITY FOR STORM WATER RUNOFF:
MEJIAS: 33513 6TH Pl SW FEDERAL WAY, WA. THE PURCHASE PRICE IS
$18,150.00 FOR FEE SIMPLE TITLE; MATHEWS: 35235 6TH AVE SW
FEDERAL WAY,WA. THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $700.00 FOR FEE SIMPLE
TITLE;CHOI: 35426 8TH AVE SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA. THE PURCHASE
PRICE IS $750.00 FOR AN EASEMENT; HOUSE: 521 SW 353RD ST, FEDERAL
WAY, WA. THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $1000.00 FOR AN EASEMENT AND
RIGHT-OF-ENTRY; CRUMB: UNPLATTED PARCEL NO. 103 ON SW 356TH
ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA. THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $1.00 FOR AN
EASEMENT;COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
Councilmember Hellickson recused himself.
Councilmember McColgan noted this property is necessary for the establishment of the
regional detention facility, for surface water runoff, in the vicinity of 6th Ave and SW
356th Street.
The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Gates yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Hellickson recused
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk