COUNCIL MINS 05-20-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of 7:00 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
Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. American Heart Association/King County Heart Walk Co-Chair
King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer spoke on behalf of the American Heart
Association. He along with Ms. Casey Mazzoni, Regional Director of the American Heart
Association, encouraged citizens to participate in 3.2 mile walk-a-thon, which begins at
Safeco Field on September 20th.
b. Parks & Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates (incoming)
Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce and introduce the appointment of Ade
Bright, and Joseph Henry, and the re-appointment of C.T. Purdom to the Parks &
Recreation Commission to all serve 3-year terms through April 30, 2006. All were in
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attendance and accepted their appointments. Mr. Purdom spoke briefly to Council to
describe the Commission’s current projects.
c. Parks & Recreation Commission/Appreciation Plaque (outgoing)
Councilmember Kochmar thanked outgoing Commission Len Zickler for the many years of
service on the Parks & Recreation Commission, including most recently as the Vice-Chair
of the Commission. Mr. Zickler was unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Craig Feldman, the
city’s new Recreation Coordinator of Aquatics and Bryce Jensen the new Aquatics
Assistant Coordinator for the newly acquired Kenneth Jones Pool; he was also pleased to
announce John Cawthon the new Inspector/Plans Examiner for the Community
Development Department.
e. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Mike McLeod, spoke asking Council to install a pedestrian crossing at 320th and 323rd in
Twin Lakes, where many near-accidents involving pedestrians have occurred.
Councilmember Faison noted this item would be added to the next Land
Use/Transportation Committee regular meeting agenda.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/May 6, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Council Bill #322/Amendments to Zoning Code/Design Guidelines/Height
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-443
c. Belle Meadows Final Plat Approval - Resolution –Approved Resolution
#03-385
d. 8th Ave S & S 312th St Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvement Project-
Approved
e. SW Dash Point Rd @ 8th Ave SW Rd & Signal Improvement Project/Final
Acceptance & Authorization to Release Retainage-Approved
f. S 288th St @ SR-99 Signal & Intersection Improvements/Bid Award-
Approved
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g. Purchase of Replacement Backhoe/Bid Award-Approved
h. Surface Water Infrastructure Maintenance & Service Contract/Bid Award-
Approved
i. I-5/S 272nd Street Interchange-Approved
j. Washington Conservation Corps Interlocal Agreement-Approved
k. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement/Provide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid &
Mobilization between Cities of King County, University of Washington
Police & King County-Approved
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Selection of Voting Delegates for AWC Annual Business Meeting
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT
OF COUNCILMEMBER PARK, COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR, AND MAYOR
BURBIDGE AS VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE AWC ANNUAL BUSINESS
MEETING, AND FURTHER MOVED COUNCILMEMBER GATES AND
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY AS ALTERNATES; COUNCILMEMBER GATES
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates spoke with pride as she passed around a Coca-Cola can that listed
the City of Federal Way on it; she attributed that to the hard work of the city’s Economic
Development team! She further reported on her attendance at various regional committees
including the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, Regional Transit
Committee, and Sound Transit.
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Councilmember Kochmar reported on her attendance at the Domestic Violence meeting in
Renton facilitated by local personality Jean Enerson; she noted the King County Sexual
Assault Resource Center would be holding a meeting at City Hall in July, and encouraged
anyone dealing with domestic violence, contact the city for additional resources. She
further reported on the Regional Water Quality Committee and the Airport Communities
Coalition, and recognized local Decatur High School students in the audience.
Councilmember Park announced the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee would be held on May 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker conference
room.
Councilmember Dovey encouraged citizen to take advantage of Federal Way’s virtually
unknown treasure the BPA trail! He also extended his personal thanks to newly re-
appointed Parks & Recreation Commissioner C.T. Purdom for his continued volunteerism
and community service through the many commissions and advisory committees he has
served.
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. He also noted he would be attending the
King County Growth Management Planning Council on May 21st where they will be
discussing Auburn’s request to have their downtown designated as an “urban center”. He
asked his colleagues for any input.
Deputy Mayor McColgan noted citizens should start seeing the new “Explore Federal
Way” signs posted throughout the city, which will help direct tourist to points of interest
such as the Botanical Gardens and Wild Waves/Enchanted Village. He noted the signs
were funded from the lodging tax collected within the city. He further wished well the local
high school athletes now engaged in state tournaments.
Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings including the
South King County Area Transportation Board meeting and the Regional Law, Safety, and
Justice Committee meeting. She also encouraged citizens to attend the Youth Commission
Talent Show, which will be held on May 21st at 6:00 p.m. at Knutzen Family Theatre. She
also spoke to thank the many wonderful performing arts groups in Federal Way.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley introduced and thanked Commander Steve Neil for filling in
for the Chief and Deputy Chief for tonight’s meeting.
Mr. Moseley reported the due diligence on the Paragon Building and Quadrant land is
going smoothly. He added the closing date is set for June 30th, and staff has yet to see
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anything that would prevent the city with processing with the sale. Mr. Moseley also noted
additional information on financing issues for the new City Hall and Community Center
will be presented at the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs meeting on
May 27th.
He also reminded the public about the community center design workshop will be held on
Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. He noted this would be a “hands-on” opportunity for
citizens to “build” their own community center. He further added the Community Center
Advisory Committee has toured other neighboring community centers, and encouraged
citizens to go the city’s website to complete the on-line survey regarding the community
center.
Mr. Moseley was further pleased to announce City Hall will be accepting U.S. Passport
applications as of June 2nd. Passport applications and information will be available for
pickup at the Management Services/Finance front counter or contact the city at 253-661-
4000 for additional information.
City Manager Moseley reported the new downtown banners and flower baskets will be
installed the week of June 9th. The first banner has been placed on 23rd East of the SeaTac
Mall; he noted they display the city’s logo and “Welcome to Federal Way”.
He further reminded Council of the need for an Executive Session to discuss potential
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and property acquisition pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b); expected duration is one hour with action anticipated.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:40 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i);
and property acquisition/pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); for approximately one hour
with action anticipated.
a. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 8:20 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
AUTHORIZE AND ADDITIONAL $10,000 TO THE AIRPORT COMMUNITIES
COALITION (ACC) TO SUPPLEMENT THE LEGAL COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PENDING APPEALS; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR A
MAINTENANCE YARD EXPANSION PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND MR. NORRIS HAUGE AND MR. AND MRS.
RICHARD HAUGE, AS SELLERS, COVERING TWO CERTAIN PARCELS
NORTH AND CONTIGOUS TO THE CITY’S MAINTENANCE YARD, FOR A
PURCHASE PRICE OF $100,000 FOR MR. NORRIS HAUGE’S PARCEL AND
$238,500 FOR THE RICHARD HAUGES’ PARCEL. THE PURCHASE OF THESE
PARCELS IS CONTINGENT UPON THE PURCHASE OF THE OTHER;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney
Deputy City Clerk