COUNCIL MINS 08-05-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
August 5, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Jeanne Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to
order at the hour of 7:02 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 McColgan led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Burbidge noted there was a change in tonight’s agenda in light of the tragic loss of
one of our officers this weekend. She asked Chief Anne Kirkpatrick to speak about Officer
Patrick Maher.
Chief Kirkpatrick remembered Officer Patrick Maher as the man with a smile. She said he
had been with the Federal Way Police Department for approximately 7 months, and
previously was with the Honolulu Police Department for 7 years, and a 20-year Veteran of
the Coast Guard. Chief Kirkpatrick noted Officer Maher gave his life to save another, and
she was saddened by the loss. He was survived by his wife and young stepson, his two
grown children, and his immediate family of siblings.
Chief Kirkpatrick also stated her pride in the Federal Way Police Department in handling
this difficult time. She noted while receiving assistance from our neighboring cities, our
officers are still the primary response in our community. She asked that all citizens get out
and line the streets of Pacific Highway as the processional goes through on Thursday
afternoon to show their support.
Mayor Burbidge asked for a moment of silence in honor and remembrance of Officer
Maher.
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Councilmembers each took a moment and individually gave their condolences to the family
and the police department for their loss.
a. Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officers
b. Life Saving Award/Department of Public Safety
c. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manger David Moseley introduced and welcomed Drew Amdahl, the new Financial
Analyst for the Management Services Department.
d. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley noted there were not any emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Debbie Kaufman, spoke to encourage citizens to participate in the Federal Way Festival
Days which takes place August 22-24th at Steel Lake Park, SeaTac Mall, Celebration Park
and the Aquatic Center.
Barbara Reid, read a written letter from Festival Days President Bob Hitchcock, also
encouraging citizen to enjoy the upcoming festival.
Nancy Combs, spoke to Council in concern of traffic issues in her neighborhood. She noted
concerns with speeding traffic and construction noise levels.
Rachel Perkins, spoke to Council in support of a local dog park; Ms. Perkins noted French
Lake Park as a possible location.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/July 15, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Quarterly Financial Report/June 2003-Approved
d. Meadowlane One Final Plat - Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-392
e. Interagency Agreement between State of Washington, Washington State
Patrol and the City of Federal Way Department of Public Safety for
Narcotics Canine Team Training-Approved
f. Memorandum of Understanding between Bellevue Police Department,
Federal Way Department of Public Safety, Kirkland Police Department,
Tacoma Police Department and Washington State Patrol to Provide
Framework for Use of HGI Stinger-equipped Bait Vehicles-Approved
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g. Arts Commissioner Replacement/Unexpired Term-Approved
h. Memorandum of Understanding/Federal Way’s Festival Days-Approved
i. Proposed Amendments to Countywide Planning Policies-Approved
j. Memorandum of Intent to Collaborate on Solid Waste Issues-Approved
k. West Hylebos Creek Trail Feasibility Project-Approved
l. Request for Street Vacation/Portion of Puget Sound Marine View Drive -
Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-393
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Cancellation of August 19, 2003 Regular Meeting
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOGLAN MOVED APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE
AUGUST 19, 2003 REGULAR MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
b. Steel Lake Soccer Field Renovation/Bid Award
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder called on Park Planner
Bett y Sanders to report on the bids received.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AWARD THE BID TO
RENOVATE THE STEEL LAKE SOCCER FIELD TO ATHLETIC FIELDS, INC.,
FOR $729,887.01, INCLUDING BID ALTERNATES, AND TO PROVIDE A
CONTINGENCY FUND; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
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Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #327/Amendments to Chapter 22 (Zoning) of the Federal Way
Municipal Code to Address Regulations for Churches in Single Family
Residential Zones (Amending Ordinance No. 03-443)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS REGULATIONS FOR CHURCHES IN SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 03-443).
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #327/AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADDRESS REGULATIONS FOR CHURCES IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONES (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 03-443); COUNCILMEMBER PARK
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on various community events and updated Council on
regional transportation issues.
Councilmember Kochmar announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human
Service, and Public Safety Committee would be held on August 11th at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Park reminded citizens of the upcoming Festival Days where delegates
from both Federal Way’s Sister Cities would be visiting and participating. He also
announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development, Regional Affairs
Committee would be held August 26th at 2:00 p.m.; and noted all subsequent meetings
thereafter would be moved to 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Dovey highlighted various community events, including FUSION
tomorrow night at Dumas Bay Centre.
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Councilmember Faison noted the next meeting of the Land Use, Transportation Committee
meeting has been canceled.
Deputy Mayor McColgan asked citizens to participate in the American Heart Association
Heart Walk on September 20th.
Mayor Burbidge thanked Chief Kirkpatrick and Deputy Chief Wilson for their assistance
during this difficult time. She noted she would be attending various community events
including FUSION tomorrow night at Dumas Bay Centre, which aids transitional housing
for women and children.
IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the funeral information for slain officer Patrick
Maher. He asked citizens to show support by lining Pacific Highway South for the
procession. He added City Hall would close at 12:00 noon to allow city employees to
attend funeral services. City Hall will reopen for regular business at 8:00 a.m. the following
morning.
Mr. Moseley reported on a Public Works Open House hosted at SeaTac Mall for the area
business owners to review plans and modifications made to the area during Phase II
construction along Hwy 99. He thanked Streets Systems Manager Marwan Salloum and
Project Engineer Al Empter who presented the information at the Open House.
He further noted Mayor Burbidge and Councilmember Gates attended along with
Management Services Director Iwen Wang the exit interview for the 2002 State Financial
Audit. He was pleased to report the city once again had a clean audit with no findings,
which is the 9th year in a row. Mr. Moseley thanked Ms. Wang and her department for their
outstanding work with the cities finances.
City Manager David Moseley was also pleased to report the city has received notice that
the city will be receiving a $500,000 grant for the West Hylebos Creek Restoration Project.
This significant contribution will help restore and protect this important natural creek.
City Manager David Moseley further reminded Council the need for an Executive Session
this evening for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to
RCW.42.30.110(1)(i); for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:05 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated.
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Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:20 p.m. Councilmember Gates left the Executive Session.
At 8:50 p.m. Council returned to Chambers.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk