Council MINS 12-05-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
December 5, 2000
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of
7:03 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Council members
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan and Michael Hellickson.
Councilmember Watkins excused.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green,
and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member McColgan led the flag salute.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA FOR THIS
EVENING'S MEETING TO ADD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA ITEM,
"POTENTIAL/PENDING LITIGATION," PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i);
COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reminded Council that the Council Rules of Procedure allows an item
may be placed on a regular Council meeting agenda after the agenda is closed if the
Councilmember making the request, explain the necessity and receives a majority vote of the
Council at a public meeting; she noted this issue pertaining to pending and/or potential litigation
has arisen which requires Council discussion.
The motion to amend the agenda passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
ORIGINAL
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III.
PRESENT A nONS
a.
Plannine: Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember McColgan thanked all who applied for the vacant commissioner postions, and
introduced the newly appointed Planning Commissioner: Dini Duclos, Nesbia Lopes, and Bill
Drake who will all serve 3 year terms.
b.
City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager David Moseley announced new employee, Zenaida Broadsword, who will fill the
Records Specialist vacancy within the Public Safety Department.
c.
City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues this evening.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
There was no citizen comment.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/November 21. 2000 Regular Meeting -Approved
Vouchers -Approved
Monthly Financial Report/Month of October -Approved
Council Bill #258/Adult Uses Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance -Approved
Ordinance #00-379
2001 Skyhawks Sports Academy Inc. Contract -Approved
c.
d.
e.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
Councilmember Hellickson pulled Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #258/ Adult Uses Code
Amendment.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda Items (a), (b), (c), and (e) passes as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
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Consent Item (d)/Council Bill #258/ Adult Uses Code Amendment.
Councilmember Hellickson stated that he could not support this code amendment.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL AND ENACTMENT OF CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM (D)/ COUNCIL BILL #258/ADULT USES CODE AMENDMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Koch mar
yes
yes
no
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
no
yes
excused absence
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Park opened the public hearing at 7: 10 p.m.
Moratorium on Cluster Subdivisions
Staff Report
Interim Director Kathy McClung reported the Planning Commission and Land Use Transportation
Committee have been reviewing the current cluster subdivision code, including site visits to actual
cluster subdivisions in neighboring cities. She noted the proposed Ordinance is ready to come
before Council at this time, however, staff is requesting Council adopt the draft Resolution and
continue the moratorium an additional 30 days, until January 31,2001, in order to allow the
completion of Land Use Transportation Committee and full Council review of the proposed
amendments to the cluster subdivision code amendment.
Citizen Comment
There being no citizen comment, Mayor Park closed the public hearing at 7: 15 p.m.
City Council Deliberation
A brief discussion by several Councilmembers ensued.
Resolution
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROV AL OF THE DRAFT RESOLUTION
CONTINUING THE CLUSTER SUBDIVISION MORATORIUM TO JANUARY 31, 2001;
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed 5-1 as follows:
Burbidge
yes
McColgan
yes
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Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VII.
yes
no
yes
Park
Watkins
yes
excused absence
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Arts Commission ARPointments
Councilmember Burbidge stated her appreciation to all applicants who applied and interviewed for
the Arts Commission vacancies. She announced Alan Smith, Ron Smith and Lana Bostic as new
commissioners, filling 3 year terms; and Iris Marshall, Margaret Douglas, and Regina Bigler as
new alternate commissioners, filling 3 year terms.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ANNOUNCED ARTS
COMMISSIONERS TO FILL 3-YEAR TERMS; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VIII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #259/2000 Year-End Budget Adiustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 1999-00
BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 98-325. 99-338. 99-345, 99-356 AND 00-368).
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILL #259/2000 YEAR-END BUDGET
ADJUSTMENT TO A SECOND READlNG/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2000; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
IX.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/
Regional Affairs Committee will be held December 11th at 2:00 p.m. She reminded Council that
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Association of Washington Cities (AWe) are currently forming committees, and to advise Derek
Matheson by December 15th, and congratulated Council member Burbidge on her appointment to
the Suburban Cities Appointments Committee. She further noted the 30th District Legislators will
be visiting City Hall to discuss Federal Way's legislative agenda, and updated Council on her
attendance to various regional meetings.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/
Public Safety Committee will be held Monday, December 11th at 12:00 p.m.; and updated Council
on her attendance at various regional meetings, including the Growth Management Planning
Council and the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee. She extended "kudos" to Public
Safety Officers Everly, Drake, Orta and Grossnickle; whom are the recipients of a citizen letter
praising the officers for acting in a professional manner while serving the citizens of Federal Way.
Council member Hellickson reminded citizens of the upcoming benefit auction held at the King
County Aquatics Center December 16"'; all money raised will benefit the local food bank
Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be held December 18th in Council Chambers; he also recognized Dave Osaki, who
was appointed as alternate Planning Commissioner for a 3-year term.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar noted her attendance at many community and regional meetings; and
invited citizens to attend the open house and public forulll on Friday, December 8"' in Council
Chambers for the candidates of the Public Safety Director position. She noted Federal Way is
hosting the next Suburban Cities meeting on December l3th; and extended a thank you to Public
Works Director Cary Roe, from the emergency management group, for being supportive of their
efforts.
Mayor Park stated he recently attended the South County Mayors meeting, and noted he was
particularly proud of the City of Federal Way's 2001 property tax rate in comparison to other
cities, working within the parameters of 1-695 and 1-722. He also attended the Safe Cities meeting
with Interim Public Safety Director Tom Chaney and will attend the Economic Development
Oversight Committee December 6th at 8:00 a.lll.
x.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reminded Council of the public reception/forum and the beginning
of a two and a half day process of interviews for the new Public Safety Director position.
Mr. Moseley also reminded Council of Federal Way hosting the next Suburban Cities meeting
Wednesday, December 13"' at the new Holiday Inn, where they will be discussing the legislative
agenda.
He noted the Public Safety Department is participating in the holiday DWI emphasis patrol on
December 15th, with the national program "Night of 1 ,000 Stars"; he invited Council and citizens
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interested in participating in a patrol ride-along contact Interim Chief Chaney's office.
City Manager David Moseley announced the City/Korean Community Leaders meeting will be
held December 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Mr. Moseley further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of
discussing Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a), Review Performance of
Public Employee/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O.(l)(g), Property Acquisision/Pursuant to RCW
42.30. I 10(1)(b), and Potential/Pending Litigation /Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(l)(i); it will last
approximately forty-five minutes with action anticipated.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
c.
d.
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a)
Review Performance of Public Employee/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 JIg)
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 JIb)
Potential/Pending Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 1 10(1) (i) (ADDED)
At 7:34 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for
approximately forty-five minutes, with action anticipated.
At 8: 15 p.m. Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson extended the executive session an
additional 30 minutes.
At 8:45 p.m. Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson extended the executive session an
additional 10 minutes.
Council returned to chambers at 8:50 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL
WAY POLICE GUILD AND SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
EXTENDING THE LABOR CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31,2001; COUNCILMEMBER
GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
As provided by the existing City Manager contract, Councilmembers unanimously concurred to
award the full amount of $5,000 as pay for performance for 2000; salary increase of 3.5% for the
year 2001; and is eligible for a 8.48% pay for performance in 2001.
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Councilmembers individually expressed their gratitude and appreciation to City Manager David
Moseley for an excellent job, noting his fine work in the area of budgeting with the effects of 1-
695 and 1-722, and working to involve the citizens in this years budget process. They commended
him for taking control from day one, improving employee relations and regional relationships in
serving on the Association of Washington Cities Board of Directors. Mr. Moseley's was also
praised for his effective communication with citizens, staff and Councilmembers.
City Manager David Moseley thanked Council for their support, and noted it was a pleasure and
next year will bring additional challenges to staff, citizens and Council.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at 8:59 p.m.