Council MIN 02-03-2004 RegularFEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 3, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
the hour of 7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and Deputy
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
Mayor McColgan excused Councilmember Burbidge absence.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Merle Pfiefer, a local business owner, led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHTS AGENDA TO
ADD “SOUND TRANSIT –TRANSIT CENTER DISCUSSION” UNDER COUNCIL
BUSINESS ITEM (B); COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge excused Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Steel Lake Management District Committee Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Dovey read and presented the certificates of appointment to Steel Lake
Management District Committee members Margaret Reyhner, Tom Dezutter, Monte
Decker, Monica Nelson, Bill Linehan, and Robert Sowders. Those members who were not
in attendance will receive their certificates at the their next Committee meeting.
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b. Arts Commission Introductions/Certificates
Mayor McColgan read and presented certificates of appointment to Arts Commissioners
Lana Bostic, Lori DeVore, Iris Marshall, Fran Voiles, Louise Koetters, and Rose Johnson.
Those commissioners and alternate commissioner who were not able to attend tonight will
be given their certificates at the next Commission meeting.
c. Arts Commission/Appreciation Plaque (outgoing commissioner)
Mayor McColgan recognized former Arts Commissioner Alan Smith and presented him
with a plaque of appreciation for all his service and dedication to the community through
his many years on the Arts Commission. Mr. Smith thanked Mayor McColgan and the
Council for their support and noted it was a pleasure working on the commission; he
further encouraged citizens to volunteer.
d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce.
e. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Casey Treat, urged Council to move forward in approval of the new Christian Faith Center
project. He noted there have been many delays and cost increases during the application of
this project.
Jim Prinzing, General Manager of Marie Calendar’s Restaurant in Federal Way, spoke
against the downtown Transit Center project.
Bob Rawlings, spoke in support of the Oversized Vehicles Ordinance on tonight’s agenda,
and thanked Community Development Administration Assistant Tina Piety for all her work
in contacting citizens regarding this issue.
Marie Sclacqua, spoke in support of the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance on tonight’s agenda
and commended Code Compliance Officer Martin Nordby, the Planning Commission and
City Council for their review of this item.
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Scott Chase, spoke in support of the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance on tonight’s agenda, he
was pleased with the great deal of participation and input for the citizens on the wording or
the ordinance.
Stacy Keen, noted as a resident and small business owner, she strongly urges the Council to
reconsider the Transit Center location, and not place it in a downtown, retail center.
Dan Casey, opposes the Federal Way Transit Center in the downtown core, and asked the
City Council to be firm with Sound Transit and the agreement made with the Transit
Oriented Development (TOD).
Kathy Nulsin, homeowner in Chelsea Court, spoke in opposition to the Transit Center
location; she noted there would be increased traffic, noise, and pollution in her
neighborhood due to the Transit Center.
Dave McKenzie, spoke in opposition to allow the Christian Faith Center to build at the
proposed site.
Cindy Yohann, strongly disagrees with statements made regarding the Transit Center, and
the assumption that traffic levels wouldn’t have a significant increase. She asked the
Council to reconsider the location.
H. David Kaplan, read a letter he sent to the editor to clarify misinformation regarding a
Twin Lakes Detention pond facility. He noted the detention pond would be AT Twin Lakes
and not FOR Twin Lakes.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Council Bill #337/Oversize Commercial Vehicles Code Amendment –
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #04-457
c. Council Bill #338/Code Amendment Updating Chapter 6, Criminal Code –
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #04-458
d. City Hall 2% for Art-Artist Selection-Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey pulled item (b)/Council Bill #337/Oversized Commercial Vehicles
Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance.
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The main motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (c), and (d), passed as follows:
Burbidge excused Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Consent Agenda Item (b)/ Council Bill #337/Oversized Commercial Vehicles Code
Amendment/Enactment Ordinance:
Councilmember Dovey stated he was still against this ordinance and believes it is over
legislating.
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF COUNCIL BILL
#337/OVERSIZED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES CODE AMENDMENT AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed 5-1 as
follows:
Burbidge excused Kochmar yes
Dovey no McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Human Services Commission Appointments
Councilmember Ferrell thanked the many applicants who took time to apply and be
interviewed for the Commission. He was pleased with the quality of applicants, and
encouraged citizens to become involved.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO APPOINT RON SECRETO,
LEONARD WILLIAMS, AND JULIE GRANT AS HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSIONERS AND TO FURTHER APPOINT NANCY ROBERTSON,
ROGER FREEMAN, AND DEANNA HEINRICH AS ALTERNATE
COMMISSIONERS; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge excused Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
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b. Sound Transit – Letter to Sound Transit Board
Councilmember Dovey read aloud a draft letter to John Ladenburg, Chair of the Sound
Transit Board. The letter notes concerns raised by citizens and requests a meeting with the
Sound Transit Board to discuss such matters.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT LETTER
TO BE SIGNED AND SENT TO THE SOUND TRANSIT BOARD;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Councilmember discussed the need to talk with the Sound Transit Board to discuss issues
in a constructive manner, and have further collaborative discussions in moving forward.
Councilmember noted the Transit Oriented Development is on the February 17th Council
Agenda and it would be preferred to speak with the Board prior to that meeting.
The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Burbidge excused Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell thanked the applicants for the Human Services Commission
vacancies. He thanked all the volunteers who are waiving signs in support of the school
levy; and thanked Dave Kaplan for his response in the newspaper on the misinformation of
the Twin Lakes Retention Pond.
Councilmember Park had no report this evening.
Councilmember Dovey thanked the citizens who came to voice their opinions at tonight’s
meetings.
Councilmember Faison noted as Chair of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee, where the committee traditionally meets once a month, a second
meeting has been added to focus mainly on Economic Development. He also noted there
will be community meetings in neighborhoods, anyone interested should call the City
Managers Office for details.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar noted she will be attending the Airport Communities Coalition
meeting, and reported her attendance at the AWC Conference in Olympia where
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Councilmembers met with legislators to discuss issues affecting our community. She
encouraged citizens to attend some of the upcoming events in the community.
Mayor McColgan noted he and fellow Councilmember met with State Legislators to
discuss among other issues, Sales Tax Streamlining which would realize internet sales and
“ship to” sales. He reported the city is loosing sales tax revenue from both of these types of
sales, and would like to see more discussion on this item. He also noted he would be
delivering the State of the City Address tomorrow at the Chamber luncheon, where he will
report on the new projects and challenges.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on behalf of Councilmember Burbidge, the next
meeting of the Parks, Recreations, Human Services, Public Safety Committee meeting
would be February 8th at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. He also noted the next Land
Use/Transportation Committee would be rescheduled, due to the holiday, to February 17th
at 5:30 p.m. before the regular Council meeting.
Mr. Moseley noted his attendance at the AWC conference in Olympia, he thanked Senator
Eide, and Representative Miloscia and Representative Priest for taking time out of their
busy schedules to meet and discuss Council’s concerns with them.
He encouraged everyone to attend the Human Services Commission Forum on February
23rd at 4:00 p.m. at the Northwest Church on 21st Ave.
City Manager David Moseley encouraged citizens to attend a public meeting with Norie
Sato, the chosen artist for the public art for the new City Hall and Community Center. The
meeting will be held February 8th at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
He further reminded Council the need for 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 thirty minutes with no action anticipated.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:57 p.m. Mayor McColgan announced the Council would recess 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 thirty minutes with no action anticipated.
a. Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
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b. Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 8:19 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, the Mayor
adjourned the regular meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney, CMC
Deputy City Clerk