COUNCIL MINS 12-16-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
December 16, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of 7:04 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 Park led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Burbidge took a brief moment to present Councilmember Gates with plaques of
appreciation for her years of service to the citizens of Federal Way.
a. Community Center Advisory Group Recognition
Mayor Burbidge and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder
read and presented certificates of appreciation to the following individuals for their service
on the Community Center Advisory Group: Mark Funkhouser, Doo Bang Kim, Mike
Harris, Julie Grant, Mike Dunwiddie, Charlene Hartje, Ron Walker, Roger Simmons, Harry
Schreiber, Jan Owen, and Donna Welch. Advisory Members unable to attend are: C.T.
Purdom, Patrick Haas, Bob Houston, David Osaki, Lindsay Newport, Donna Williams,
Diane Turner, and Mike Anderson.
b. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Tony Collins has been hired as a
Parks Maintenance Worker. He noted Mr. Collins has been with the city for many years as
a Seasonal Parks Worker, and welcomed him in this new capacity.
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c. Emerging Issues/City Manager
Management Services Director Iwen Wang gave a brief presentation to Council regarding
the Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP). She noted Federal Way’s legislative agenda
supports legislation to further SST compliance effort in 2004; and supports the idea of
including mitigation or “hold-harmless” provisions into any 2004 legislative initiative on
SST, providing mitigation measures do not take away revenues that would otherwise
accrue to cities.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Terry Slaton, spoke his concerns regarding growth and local development issues.
Frank Evans, noted he would like to see the 20% gambling tax reduced, which would
enable him to locate a new business in the former Sports World property.
H. David Kaplan, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Councilmember Mary Gates and her
14 years of service on the City Council.
Bryan Yambe, also spoke in sincere appreciation to Councilmember Mary Gates and her
personal influence on him to seek public service.
Rose Ehl, supports a proposal to establish a farmers market in Federal Way, where fresh
bakery, produce and flowers would be sold.
David Holtz, Ted Stone, and L. Maurice Higgins, spoke regarding a burned out residence
in their neighborhood, which has remained an eye sore and a public health hazard.
Mayor Burbidge asked the City Manager to have staff research the house in question and
report back to Council.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/December 2, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Legislative Agenda-Approved
c. Community Center 2% for Arts Opportunities-Approved
d. Cooperative Agreement Among City of Federal Way, King County &
Commencement Bay Natural Resource Trustees-Approved
e. 2004 Arts Commission Contract for Services Program-Approved
f. Third Amendment/SeaTac Mall Police Services Agreement-Approved
g. Catholic Community Services After-Hours Voucher/Emergency Assistance
Programs-Approved
h. Olympic View Playground/Purchase of New Play Equipment-Approved
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled Item (h)/Olympic View Playground/Purchase of New
Play Equipment.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (c), (d), (d), (e), (f), and (g) passed
as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Item (h)/Olympic View Playground/Purchase of New Playground Equipment:
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE OLYMPIC
VIEW PLAYGROUND/PURCHASE OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEGB)
Mayor Burbidge read into the record the procedures to be followed and opened the public
hearing at 7:56 p.m.
• Staff Report
Federal Way’s Deputy Chief of Public Safety, Brian Wilson made a brief presentation to
Council.
• Citizen Comment
There was no citizen comment.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Burbidge closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.
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VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
New City Hall Final Design & Authorization to Bid
Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson gave a brief background to Council regarding the
project and projected timelines.
Mr. Matheson asked the project Architect Dave Clark to give an overview of the new city
hall, including layout designs for departments and parking issues.
Councilmembers asked Mr. Clark to clarify various items regarding potentially locating a
Police evidence facility, parking issues, and bid requirements.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE NEW CITY
HALL FINAL DESIGN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MAKE MINOR
MODIFAICATIONS TO THE DESIGN AS NECESSARY; AUTHORIZE STAFF
TO BID AND CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION CATEGORIES
RECOMMENDED BY THE ARCHITECT AND THE CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BID AND CONSTRUCT AN
ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PHASE TWO PARKING ACROSS SOUTH
333RD STREET (PHASE ONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PARCEL IS
INCLUDED IN THE BASE PROJECT WHILE PHASE TWO ON THE WEST SIDE
IS NOT) PROVIDED THE SCHEDULE CAN BE ACCOMMODATED WITHIN
THE PROJECT BUDGET MINUS CONTINGENCY, AND PROVIDED THAT
STAFF WILL NOT AWARD ANY BIDS FOR PHASE TWO PARKING UNTIL
COUNCIL DECIDES ON A LOCATION FOR AN EVIDENCE STORAGE
BUILDING; AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BID AND CONSTRUCT AN
ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE FOR CRITICAL/ADDITIONAL FURNITURE
PROVIDED IT COULD BE ACCOMMODATED WITHIN THE PROJECT
BUDGET MINUS CONTINGENCY; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON 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 thanked the staff and Council for tonight’s reception. She was
pleased to report Sound Transit has approved their 2004 budget, which includes 4.6 million
for the 317th HOV access project.
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Councilmember Kochmar spoke to thank Councilmember Gates on her 14 years of service.
She noted Councilmember Gates worked on projects such as establishing a city hall and
staff, a police department, Celebration Park, a new city hall facility, and new community
center.
Councilmember Park also spoke to thank Mary for her years of service, and unending
dedication to the community. He invited everyone to a reception in her honor on Thursday,
beginning at 5:30 at Dumas Bay Centre. He noted he would also be attending the Korean
Community Leaders meeting Thursday evening at City Hall.
Councilmember Dovey thanked Councilmember Gates for her service and her “get
involved” attitude. He echoed the comments of other Councilmembers, and also thanked
Councilmember Gates for her work on the BPA trail, and thanked her for her time, efforts,
and vision.
Councilmember Faison commented he had learned a lot from Councilmember Gates, he
thanked her personall y for her knowledge and leadership in government finance.
Deputy Mayor McColgan noted he felt privileged and fortunate to be able to work with
Councilmember Gates. He thanked her for being dedicated to the community while being a
great wife and mother.
Mayor Burbidge thanked Councilmember Gates for her service and credited a great deal of
her knowledge and education on transportation and financial issues to Mary. She also
thanked Councilmember Gates for giving so much of her time and herself to the city, to
ensure the city’s position in regional issues.
IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley echoed the comments made by each Councilmember,
thanking Councilmember Gates for her service to the community. He was pleased at the
amount of accomplishments the city has in the short 14 years. He thanked Councilmember
Gates for everything, and noted it was a privilege and honor working with her.
Mr. Moseley reported staff are working to schedule the annual meeting with the 30th
District Legislatures to review the city’s legislative agenda.
He reported on the Christmas tree lights that line the downtown. He noted a transformer
blew and caused some of the lights to go out; Puget Sound Energy has since replaced the
transformer and the lights should all be back on.
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City Manager David Moseley also encouraged everyone to attend the reception in honor of
Councilmember Mary Gates. He noted it would be held at Dumas Bay Centre on Thursday,
December 18th beginning at 5:30 p.m.
He also reminded citizens of the Korean Community Leaders meeting would also be held
Thursday evening, December 18th at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mr. Moseley thanked the department directors for taking the time to meet one on one with
Councilmember-Elect Ferrell. He noted the meetings have gone very well, and have given
Councilmember-Ferrell an opportunity to get background on each department and the
projects they are working on.
He extended a “Happy Holidays” to everyone and noted City Hall will be open for regular
business during the holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Years Day.
He further reminded Council the need for an executive session for the purpose of reviewing
the performance of a Public Employee/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for
approximately thirty minutes with action expected.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:45 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to Executive
Session for the purpose of reviewing the performance of a Public Emplo yee/Pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for approximately thirty minutes.
Review Performance of Public Employee/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(g)
At 9:15 p.m. City Attorney Pat Richardson extended Executive Session for an additional
forty-five minutes.
At 9:58 p.m. Mayor Burbidge, Deputy Mayor McColgan, Councilmember Gates and
Councilmember Park returned to Chambers.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE REGULAR MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST
10:00 P.M.; DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar absent
Dovey absent McColgan yes
Faison absent Park yes
Gates yes
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At 10:00 p.m. Mayor Burbidge extended executive session for an additional twenty
minutes, and Councilmembers returned to executive session.
At 10:20 p.m. City Attorney Pat Richardson extended executive session for an additional
thirty minutes.
At 10:47 p.m. Council returned to Chambers.
Councilmember Kochmar brought forth the recommendation to award the City Manager an
increase of his 2004 base salary by 1.53%, an 8% performance pay increase, and deferred
compensation payment of up to $13,000.00 of the allowable limit. Discussion and
consensus of full Council followed.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 10:55 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney, CMC
Deputy City Clerk