COUNCIL MINS 09-16-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
September 16, 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 7:00 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
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation/Day of Concern for the Hungry
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Dini Duclos, CEO of the South
King County Multi-Service Center. Ms. Duclos thanked the Council for this proclamation
and encouraged everyone to participate in this event to help the less fortunate.
b. Proclamation/Constitution Week
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Peggy Eisaman, National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution Representative of the Lakota Chapter. Ms. Eisaman
thanked the Mayor and City Council for this yearly recognition of this important event.
c. Proclamation/Dog Park
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Parks, Recreation, and Cultural
Services Director Jennifer Schroder. Ms. Schroder accepted and thanked the Mayor and
Council for the recognition, and invited everyone to attend the grand opening on October
4th at 10:00 a.m.
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d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce and introduce Debbie Boosher, a
new Court Clerk I for the Municipal Court; Krystal Kelsey, the new Administrative
Assistant II in the Public Works Department; Joy Knighton, the new Administrative Legal
Assistant in the Law Department; and Officer Brian Lisle, a new Police Officer for the
Public Safety Department.
Mayor Burbidge welcomed them all to the city.
e. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Diane Snyder, Bob Rawlings, and Janelle Massingill, spoke in opposition to the Oversized
Vehicle Ordinance on tonight’s agenda.
Richard Fiegel, Jean Atwell, Marie Sciacqua, and Richard Kelfner, spoke in support of the
Oversized Vehicle Ordinance on tonight’s agenda.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/September 2, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Council Bill #328/Speed Limit and Parking Code Revisions –
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-449
c. Council Bill #329/Oversized Vehicles – Enactment Ordinance-Pulled and
referred back to the Planning Commission
d. Council Bill #330/Changes to Neighborhood Business Zoning Charts –
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-450
e. Cultural Development Authority of King County Arts Contract-Approved
f. 2004-2005 Solid Waste/Recycling Division Grants - Resolution-Approved
Resolution #03-394
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DOVED SECOND.
Deputy Mayor McColgan pulled item (c)/Council Bill #329/Oversized Vehicles.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) passed as follows:
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Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Item (c)/Council Bill #329/Oversized Vehicles:
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED TO REFER CONSENT ITEM
(c)/COUNCIL BILL #329/OVERSIZED VEHICLES BACK TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY
SECOND.
Councilmembers discussed the proposed ordinance and concluded to send it back to the
Planning Commission for additional review and possible revision. Council also noted all
meetings are open to the public and advertised at city hall and the city’s website; citizens
interested in this topic are encouraged to attend.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
2004 CDBG Proposed Use of Funds
At 7:35 p.m. Mayor Burbidge read into record the procedures to be followed and opened
the public hearing. She noted the purpose of this hearing is to accept public comment on
the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and the
cancellation and reallocation of previously awarded projects.
• Staff Report
Community Development Block Coordinator Kelli O’Donnell made a brief presentation to
Council outlining the city’s 2004 CDBG proposed use of funds including the 2004
contingency plan and the 2004 conditions of funding.
• Citizen Comment
Rick Agnew, spoke in support of CDBG funding for domestic violence programs.
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Anne Vander Beek, spoke in support of CDBG funding for Multicare Adult Day Health in
Auburn.
Florentine Ann Hamm, spoke in support of CDBG funding for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of
King and Pierce Counties.
Christi Hnat, spoke in support of CDBG funding for Federal Way Youth and Family
Services.
Barbara Reid, asked the Council to establish a CDBG fund for erasing public graffiti on
public buildings.
Maryanne Barnes, spoke in support of CDBG funding for the Birth to Three Development
Center.
• City Council Deliberation
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2004
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS
INCLUDING THE 2004 CONTINGENCY PLAN AND 2004 CONDITIONS OF
FUNDING, AS PRESENTED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. THE
CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO THE REQUIRED
AGREEMENTS TO CARRY OUT FEDERAL WAY’S 2004 CDBG PROGRAM;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Deputy Mayor McColgan noted he would recuse himself, as he is a Boardmember of the
Boys & Girls Club.
The main motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan recused
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION 4 (FROM
THE STAFF MEMO DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2003) USING $20,000 IN ONE
TIME SOURCES TO FUND THE PARTTIME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND
VICTIMS ADVOCACY IN 2004 AND CONSIDER LONG TERM FUNDING AS A
PART OF REGULAR BIENNIAL BUGET PROCESS; 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
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Youth Commission Appointments
Councilmember Kochmar complimented the caliber of applicants to the Youth
Commission again this year and thanked all who applied.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
INDIVIDUALS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION: KELSEY MARTIN, JESSICA
DEHART, GARET SALISBURY, ELISA VAUGHAN, LESLIE LOO, AND
CHELSEA WOLBEST; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #331/Community Center Bond
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED
$15,000,000 TO FINANCE A COMMUNITY CENTER AT CELEBRATION PARK;
AND PROVIDING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE BONDS.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL#331/COMMUNITY
CENTER BOND TO SECOND READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON OCTOBER 7, 2003; COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
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IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates noted her attendance at a preview of the new Todd Beamer High
School. She updated Council on regional transportation issues including newly added bus
routes for Federal Way citizens.
Councilmember Kochmar noted she also attended the preview of the new High School. She
also encouraged citizens to participate in the Mayors Day of Concern by donating food at
one of the three participating grocery stores on September 27th. She also reminded citizens
of the grand opening of the Grandview Off Leash Dog Park in SeaTac on October 4th.
Councilmember Park announced the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee regular meeting has been postponed to September 30th at 4:00 p.m. He also
wished the Sister City of Donghae a quick recovery from a recent typhoon that hit the area.
Councilmember Dovey noted he was very impressed with the quality of applicants, which
applied to the Youth Commission. He also took a moment to read an excerpt from a letter
from a citizen praising Officer Wells. He thanked Officer Wells for an outstanding job.
Councilmember Faison noted the King County Growth Management Planning Council’s
meeting has been rescheduled to October 1st in Seattle. He also noted the next meeting of
the Land Use/Transportation Committee would be held September 29th at 5:30 p.m. in
Council Chambers.
Deputy Mayor McColgan was pleased to announce the 2004 Reebok Women’s Triathlon
would be held in Federal Way! He noted that would bring approximately 2,500 participants
and family members to stay, eat, and shop in Federal Way.
Mayor Burbidge noted her attendance at various community events including a fundraiser
for Federal Way Youth and Family Services/Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation.
She reminded citizens of the Korean Community Leaders meeting on September 18th in
Council Chambers; and encouraged citizens to attend upcoming events in the local
performing arts.
X. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported to Council on the public works projects on Phase II.
He noted contractors for the SR99 Phase II and the SR99 at 288th Street are doing utility
work this week. The SR99 and 288th project will require some temporary lane closures and
advised interested citizens to check the website for updated information.
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Mr. Moseley noted the final meeting of the Community Center Advisory Group is set for
September 17th at 4:00 p.m., which will be followed with an Open House at 5:30 p.m. Both
events will be held at the 320th Street Library.
He was also pleased to announce that the city joins with the Concerned Citizens of Auburn
and Federal Way in celebrating the fact that Peasley Can yon will not be home to a secure
Community Transition Facility for sex offenders. The citizens group worked very hard to
oppose the proposal with help from our cit y and Auburn.
City Manager David Moseley also announced a new addition to our police force. “Diesel”
is the Police Department’s new drug dog. Diesel and his handler Officer Devon Gabreluk,
just graduated from the K9 academy and already made a big bust Friday night in Des
Moines. He also noted this program is funded from asset forfeitures and has no impact on
the city’s general fund.
Mr. Moseley reminded Council, staff would be holding its annual fundraising kickoff event
for the United Way and Federal Way Human Services Fund Campaign next week. This
year’s theme is “Harvesting Hope”.
He also noted he would be participating in the Heart Walk on Saturday, September 20th at
Safeco Field. This walk benefits the American Heart Association.
City Manger David Moseley further reminded Council for the need for an Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
for approximately fort y-five minutes with no action anticipated.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:35, 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)
for approximately forty-five minutes with no action anticipated.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Council returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney
Deputy City Clerk