COUNCIL MINS 04-01-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
April 1, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan,
Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employee’s to introduce
tonight.
b. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley asked Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Department
Director Jennifer Schroder to update Council on the Community Center project.
Ms. Schroder gave a brief update to Council on the project, and the Community Center
Advisory Group’s work plan.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Lana Bostic, spoke on behalf of the Arts Commission. She thanked Council for their
continued support, and reported the Commission is currently working on the upcoming
Red, White, and Blues Festival; this year’s theme is “Let Freedom Ring”.
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Barbara Reid, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Symphony. She encouraged citizens to
attend the Symphony’s upcoming events.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/March 18, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Monthly Financial Report-Approved
d. Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance-Approved
e. 8th Avenue S and S 312th Street Traffic Signal and Interconnect Project/
100% Design Approval and Authorization to Bid-Approved
f. Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement-Approved
g. Friends of the Hylebos Wetlands Interest to Donate Land to the City of
Federal Way-Approved
h. 2003 King County Metro Signal Grant Acceptance-Approved
i. Transit Service Changes-Approved
j. Home Free Guarantee Contract with King County Metro-Approved
k. Citywide Pavement Marking/Neighborhood Traffic Safety/Channelization
Services-Approved
l. 288th Street @SR99 100% Design Completion/Approval to Bid-Approved
m. 2003 Asphalt Overlay Bid Award-Approved
n. Weyerhaeuser Way/336th Roundabout 30% Design Approval-Approved
o. Parks Purchase/All Purpose Utility Tractor-Approved
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled items (d)/Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance and
(f)/Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (c), (e), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l), (m),
(n), and (o) passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Agenda Item (d)/ Karl Grosch Recognition Acceptance:
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Councilmembers discussed the importance of this recognition of former Parks and
Recreation Commissioner Karl Grosch. They noted Mr. Grosch has volunteered countless
hours to the community in various capacities over the years.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(d)/KARL GROSCH RECOGNITION ACCEPTANCE; DEPUTY MAYOR
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Agenda Item (f)/ Lakehaven Utility District Sewer Easement:
Councilmember Kochmar recused herself from voting on this item, due to her employment
with Lakehaven Utility District.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM (f)/LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DISTRICT SEWER EASMENT AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar recused
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and updated
and distributed a written report on Sound Transit to the Council.
Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and
announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, Cultural Services
Committee would be held April 14th at 4pm.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/
Regional Affairs Committee would be held April 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
Councilmember Dovey stated he had no report this evening.
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Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held April 7th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Deputy Mayor McColgan updated Council on the applications the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee has received for the Tourism Enhancement Grant; he noted the deadline for
submissions is March 31st.
Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings, and announced
the State Transportation Commission would be holding public hearings regarding
transportation funding. She noted they would be held at Green River Community College
on April 17th at 6pm; and Renton City Hall on April 29th at 6pm. She reminded citizens of
the upcoming community events and productions at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the continuing efforts to improve the Westway
neighborhood. He added the city has been working with the “Building Bridges” group,
using Community Development Block Grant funding for needed infrastructure
improvements including streetlights, fencing and street repairs. He further noted Chief
Kirkpatrick was pleased to report a decrease in the calls for service coming from this
neighborhood.
Mr. Moseley updated Council on the assumption of the Kenwood Pit. He noted this open
space was included in the agreement with King County for the Kenneth Jones Pool. Parks,
Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder is working closely with King
County on the acquisition of this property.
He was pleased to announce the Request for Proposal for the redesign of the city’s web
page is currently out in the Federal Way Mirror and the city’s website.
City Manager David Moseley reported the scheduled sister city visits from Korea and
Japan have been postponed due to current International issues. He was hopeful the trips
could be rescheduled in late summer or early fall to possibly co-inside with Family Fest.
Mr. Moseley noted the Seattle Times ran an article soliciting comments from citizens
regarding transportation projects in the area, he encouraged the citizens to participate in
this study and note the importance of the Federal Way area projects.
He further reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session this evening for the
purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); Property
Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately forty five minutes with
action anticipated.
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VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
At 7:43 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i); Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately
forty five minutes with action anticipated.
At 8:28 p.m. Assistant City Manager Donna Hanson requested an additional fort y five
minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE,
AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
FOR THE PARAGON BUILDING, INCLUDING THREE UNDEVELOPED
PARCELS NORTH OF 333RD; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:01 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney
Deputy City Clerk