Council MIN 02-17-2004 RegularFEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 17, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor McColgan called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at
the hour of 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dean McColgan, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Jim Ferrell, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McColgan asked Dini Duclos to lead the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT’S AGENDA TO
REMOVE ITEM UNDER COUNCIL BUSINESS “AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT AT THE FEDERAL WAY TRANSIT CENTER” AND PLACE IT
ON THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA ON MARCH 2, 2004;
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey noted the Council would be meeting with the Sound Transit
Executive Board on February 19th and would like to discuss this item after meeting with
Sound Transit.
The main motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
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III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation/Literacy Month
Mayor McColgan read and presented the Literacy Month proclamation to Kristin Barness,
President of the Education Foundation. Ms. Barness accepted the proclamation and thanked
Mayor McColgan and Council.
b. Human Services Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge was pleased to announce and introduce Julie Grant, Leonard
Williams, Roger Freeman, and Ron Secreto as newly appointed and re-appointed Human
Services Commissioners and further announced Deanna Heinrich as a new Alternate
Human Services Commissioner.
c. Human Services Commission/Appreciation Plaque (outgoing commissioner)
Councilmember Burbidge was pleased to present Dave Larson a plaque in appreciation of
the many years he served on the Human Services Commission; and thanked him for his
contributions to the Commission.
d. Officer of the Year
Chief Anne Kirkpatrick called on the Vice-President of the Police Guild Mike Bertucci to
make the presentation. Mr. Bertucci was pleased to announce the Guild has selected Officer
Patrick Maher as Officer of the Year. He presented the plaque to his wife Renee and her
son Nicolas.
e. Police Support Services Association Award
Chief Kirkpatrick asked President of the Police Support Services Association Tami Parker
to come forward to present the Police Support Officer/Employee of the Year award. Ms.
Parker was pleased to announce and present Police Support Officer Jason Wilson with the
award; and congratulated him.
f. PSO Achievement Certificate
Chief Kirkpatrick was pleased to announce Police Support Officer Marni Buchanan has
achieved her training and presented her as a limited commission officer.
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g. Swearing-In Ceremony/Police Officers
Chief Kirkpatrick asked Doug Hughes, Matt Novak, Matthew Leitgeb, and Benjamin
Tseng to come forward to be sworn in as new officers. City Clerk administered the oath of
office to the officers and congratulated them.
h. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Larry Caton has been hired to fill
the Combination Electrical/Building Inspector position in the Community Development
Department and again welcomed newly sworn in Officer Benjamin Tseng who has been
hired for the Public Safety Department.
i. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to discuss this
evening.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Mike Pettit, spoke on behalf of the Federal Way Sunrise Rotary and introduced
Washington State Jr. Miss Cara Rudd.
Ed Opstad, spoke on upcoming “birthday” of Federal Way, and the fourteen years since
incorporation. He noted the Federal Way Historical Society has cataloged the information
on the history of the city.
Kathy Franklin, President of the Federal Way Symphony spoke to encourage everyone to
attend the Garden Tour this summer and reported on their representation at the Northwest
Garden Show in Seattle.
Jim Prinzing, spoke in continued opposition to the Sound Transit Park-n-Ride in the
Downtown core.
John Niles, gave information to Council regarding Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
Dave McKenzie, spoke in opposition to the Federal Way Transit Center in Downtown, and
asked the Council to continue to work with Sound Transit towards re-locating the parking
garage.
Larry Paterson, was pleased to see the Council meeting with Sound Transit, however would
like a local meeting in Federal Way, so that citizens can attend.
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Casey Treat, Pastor of Christian Faith Center, asked the Council to help move their project
forward, and asked to be allowed to start the road-work this summer to help the project
timeline.
Stacey Keen, long time resident and business owner, and asked the Council to rethink the
Federal Way Transit Center’s location from the downtown area.
Dan Casey, spoke in continued opposition to the location of the Federal Way Transit
Center, and noted other communities that have worked through similar projects.
Ed Barney, President of the Federal Way School Board, reported on the miscommunication
regarding the School Boards position on the Sound Transit Parking garage. He noted the
School Board’s position has always been that all issues and concerns regarding their
property would be mitigated and taken care of.
Shelley Thompson, spoke on behalf of the Woodmark residents, spoke in opposition to the
Sound Transit Park N Ride in the Downtown Center.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/February 3, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Vouchers-Approved
c. Preliminary Quarterly Financial Report/December 2003-Approved
d. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects-Approved
e. 8th Ave So at So 312th St Signal Improvement Project/Final Project
Acceptance & Authorization to Release Retainage-Approved
f. Litter Removal Contract-Approved
g. Police Evidence Building-Approved
h. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Changes – Resolution-Approved
i. Proposed VoiceStream (T-Mobile) Site Lease Agreement/Panther Lake-
Approved
j. Armstrong and Thompson Properties/Approval of Preliminary Design-
Approved
k. Kenneth Jones Pool Fees and Charges-Approved
l. Community Center 2% for Public Art Program-Approved
m. Reebok Contract-Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey pulled item (d)/Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement
Projects.
Councilmember Burbidge pulled item (k)/Kenneth Jones Pool Fees and Charges.
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The main motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (c), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (l),
and (m) passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Item (d)/Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects:
Councilmember Dovey noted he would be recusing himself from voting on this item, as he
is associated with the impacted businesses.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED APPROVAL OF GRANT FUNDING
FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AS PRESENTED;
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey recused McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
Item (k)/Kenneth Jones Pool Fees and Charges:
Councilmember Burbidge was pleased to announce the fees and charges for the Kenneth
Jones Pool have been reduced. She encouraged everyone to take advantage of the
wonderful facility.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF KENNETH JONES
POOL FEES AND CHARGES; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Agreement between Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority and
City of Federal Way for Future Development of Transit-Oriented
Development at the Federal Way Transit Center (item postponed from
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January 20, 2004 Regular Council Meeting)-previously moved to 3/2/04
Regular Council Meeting.
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell encouraged citizens to contact him directly with their concerns
either via e-mail or his cell phone regarding the Sound Transit meeting. He noted this is the
citizen’s opportunity to have their voices heard.
Councilmember Park announced the annual retreat of the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee would be held February 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human
Services, Public Safety Committee will be held on March 18th at 5:00 p.m. and noted this is
a change of the regular meeting date. She further reported on her attendance at various
regional committees and encouraged citizens to attend community events.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be March 1st at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. He reminded citizens of
the public meeting on February 26th regarding the Hylebos and the possible transfer from
the state to the city.
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic
Development, Regional Affairs Committee would be February 24th at 5:30 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her attendance at many regional meetings and
recognized efforts of citizens in the audience.
Mayor McColgan reported on his attendance at many regional and community events
including Saghalie Junior High’s Cultural Fair, in which he judged.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported that Deputy Mayor Kochmar and Councilmember
Park would be attending the National League of Cities Convention in early March.
Mr. Moseley was also pleased to note per the City Attorney the Court of Appeals has
dismissed the class action suit against the city regarding the sign code.
He further reminded the Council of the need for an executive session for the purpose of
discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately thirty
minutes with no action anticipated.
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IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:17 p.m. Mayor McColgan 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 thirty minutes; with no action anticipated.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 8:47 p.m. Deputy City Attorney Karen Kirkpatrick reported Executive Session would be
extended an additional ten minutes.
At 9:00 p.m. Deputy City Attorney Karen Kirkpatrick reported Executive Session would be
extended an additional fifteen minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:20 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney, CMC
Deputy City Clerk