Council MIN 03-02-2004 RegularFEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
March 2, 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 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember 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
Nick from the U-10 Bulls, led the flag salute.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO AMEND TONIGHT’S AGENDA TO
REMOVE COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM VI(b)/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 REFER IT
TO THE LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
ON MARCH 15, 2004; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey noted this would be an opportunity to discuss the Council’s recent
meeting with the Sound Transit Board, and go in depth into and look at the contract and
different options, and forward that information back to Council.
The main motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Soccer Association Presentation/Steel Lake Soccer Field Project
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Mayor McColgan asked Perry Woodford of the Federal Way Soccer Association to come
forward and make the presentation. Mr. Woodford encouraged the city to look into
expansion of celebration Park of six more fields, which would help draw more national
events to the city, and reach their goal of more quality youth fields. Mr. Woodford
presented a check to Parks, Recreations, and Cultural Services Director Jennifer Schroder
on behalf of the Federal Way Soccer Association in the amount of $100,000 to the city in
support of the Carl Grosch soccer field.
b. Proclamation/Red Cross Month
Mayor Dean McColgan read and presented the Red Cross Month Proclamation to Eileen
Rahn, Federal Way resident and Red Cross volunteer who accepted the proclamation and
thanked the Council.
c. Certificate of Recognition/Presented to Megan Johnson
Councilmember Ferrell was pleased to introduce twelve-year old Megan Johnson, and
present her with a Certificate of Recognition for her efforts and compassion for people less
fortunate. He noted Megan sells hot cider in her neighborhood during the winter months,
and used the proceeds to buy material, in which she made warm winter blankets and
scarves for the homeless. Megan was very appreciative for the recognition, and thanked the
Council and Councilmember Ferrell.
d. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce
tonight.
e. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there we no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Virginia Harlan, (comments read by City Clerk) as long time Federal Way resident noted
she was in support of the new Federal Way Transit Center.
Judy Turpin, spoke in support of the Federal Way Transit Center, and noted the importance
of this regional link for citizens.
Betty Huff, long time resident of Federal Way, spoke in support of the Federal Way Transit
Center and parking garage in the City Center Core.
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Juliet Sykes, spoke in opposition to the location of the proposed Christian Faith Center, and
expressed concern over increased traffic in the area and potential storm water drainage
issues.
David McKenzie, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center and the adverse impacts
such a large facility would bring.
Louise Koetters, spoke in opposition to the Christian Faith Center and distributed written
letters to the Council.
Samantha Creighton, spoke in opposition to the proposed median strip, which is scheduled
to be placed on 288th and Hwy 99. She noted it would have negative impacts on the access
to the Crestwood Animal Hospital and service station, and submitted a petition signed by
citizens.
Kathy Franklin, spoke in support of the Federal Way Transit Center and urged Council to
move forward on the project.
Marie Adair, spoke regarding configurations and modifications to the intersection of 288th
and Pacific Highway South (Hwy 99). She noted there would be an increased risk to
pedestrians such as herself when the crosswalk is eliminated.
Virginia Marquart, noted concern over traffic problems at 288th and Pacific Highway
South.
Wanda McArthur, spoke regarding the 288th and Pacific Highway South crosswalk, and
supported previous speakers concerns with pedestrian safety.
Dr. Randall Norstrom, owner of the Crestwood Animal Hospital, spoke in opposition to the
median installation on 288th between Pacific Highway South and 18th Avenue. He noted
there would be decreased access to his business.
City Manager David Moseley asked Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez to give a
brief update to Council addressing the access concerns on 288th and Pacific Highway
South.
Councilmembers discussed this issue and noted they would like to see this item discussed
in more depth at a Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL MOVED TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THE NEXT
AGENDA OF THE LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE’S REGULAR
MEETING. (Clerk’s note: there was not a second of the motion, and no vote was taken.)
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Councilmember Dovey noted this item would be added to the March 15th agenda for the
Land Use/Transportation Committee.
Mayor McColgan then took a moment to briefly paraphrase the letter received from John
Ladenburg, Chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors, in response to the many
concerns the Council brought to the Sound Transit Board regarding the Federal Way
Transit Center project.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/February 17, 2004 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. 2004 Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance/Contract Award-Approved
c. West Hylebos Creek Restoration/100% Design Approval and Authorization
to Bid-Approved
d. Granville Place Final Plat – Resolution-Approved Resolution #04-409
e. 2004 Home Free Guarantee Contract with King County Metro-Approved
f. Planning Commission 2004 Work Program-Approved
g. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service 2-Year
Funding Cycle-Approved
h. Extension of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing and
Community Development Strategies-Approved
i. Award Purchase of Replacement Equipment-Approved
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
Ferrell yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Independent Salary Commission Appointments
MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF
ADEBOLA CHRISTOPHER ADEKOYA TO THE CITY’S INDEPENDENT
SALARY COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2008;
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
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Faison yes Park yes
Ferrell yes
b. 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
(postponed from February 17, 2004 Regular Meeting)-previously referred
back to Committee
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell noted he attended the Diversity Commission Leadership Forum
where the vision of the city’s future was discussed. He encouraged interested citizens to
attend the Diversity Commissions next regular meeting on March 9th at 6pm in the Mt.
Baker Conference Room; he also encouraged citizens to participate and attend the next
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee meeting.
Councilmember Park reported he would be attending with Deputy Mayor Kochmar the
National League of Cities Convention in Washington D.C., where they will be lobbying
representatives for funding for transportation projects such as the triangle study and the
access ramp study. He noted the next meeting for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
would be held March 10th at 8:00 a.m. in Mt. Baker Conference Room.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and
announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety
Committee would be held on March 18th at 5:00 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room.
She encouraged citizens to participate in the many local performing arts activities in the
community.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be held on March 15th at 5:30 p.m. He encouraged citizens to attend, and
noted the agenda now includes the Christian Faith Center, Transit Oriented Development,
and the 288th crosswalk.
Councilmember Faison reported his attendance at various regional committees and
announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee is scheduled for March 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room. He
noted the Committee would be looking at the downtown work plan for the next six months
and beyond – looking specifically in the investments into the downtown area.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported on her attendance at various regional committees and
meetings. She thanked Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her staff on the transfer of the
Hylebos from a state park to a city park. She encouraged citizens to attend the next
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Planning Commission meeting where the Potential Annexation Area Subarea Plan would
be discussed. She reported on letters received thanking staff members, and noted she would
be in Washington D.C. next week at the National League of Cities Convention.
Mayor McColgan reported he visited the Valley-Com 911 Communications center and
attended the first board meeting, in which he was elected chair. He reported on the recent
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee retreat, he was pleased with the discussions and noted
many were in attendance. He also noted many new ideas are coming forward for Economic
Development including a possible Farmer’s Market located in the downtown.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the status of the new City Hall project, and
thanked the staff team including Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson and Property
Services Manager Steve Ikerd. He noted progress is moving along, and on schedule.
Mr. Moseley echoed the comments of Councilmembers regarding the Diversity
Commissions Leadership and Equity Forum. He stated it was a very positive event and also
noted various city leaders would be reading books at three local elementary schools.
He was also pleased to receive a very positive letter from Steadfast Properties, where Mr.
Yoder thanked many city staff and noted them by name for their efforts in the permitting
process.
City Manager David Moseley further announced the Executive Session scheduled for
tonight has been canceled.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)-CANCELED
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
McColgan adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m.
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Stephanie Courtney, CMC
Deputy City Clerk