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Council MINS 12-19-2000 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall December 19, 2000 - 7:00 p.m. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan, Michael Hellickson, and Phil Watkins. Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Phil Watkins led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATIONS a. Recognition of Councilmember Watkins (ADDED ITEM) Mayor Park presented Councilmember Watkins with a plaque recognizing his seven years of service on the Council, announcing Councilmember Watkins decision to turn in his resignation effective December 31,2000. Mayor Park noted his appreciation to Councilmember Watkins for his dedication to the City, and stated he understands the decision which will allow Councilmember Watkins more time with his family and growing business. b. Arts Commission/Introduction & Certificates Councilmember Burbidge thanked all applicants who applied for vacancies and announced the following to the Arts Commission to fill 3-year terms as follows: Alan Smith, Ronald Smith, and Lana Bostic for Commissioner positions; Margaret Douglas, Iris Marshall and Regina Bigler, were appointed to Alternate Commissioner positions. ORIGfNAL City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 2 c. City Manager/Introduction of New City Emuloyees City Manager David Moseley welcomed two new employees; Chris Platter a newly hired Records Specialist in the Public Safety Department, and Jane Gamble the new Associate Planner in Community Development Department. d. City Manager/Emerging Issues City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Ron Kursey, spoke in concern over recent incidents that have occured in his neighborhood located east of Olympic View Elementary School. City Manager David Moseley noted the Public Safety Department is pursuing this until a resolution is found, he added he appriciates the homeowners bringing these concerns forward. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 1. m. n. o. p. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/December 5. 2000 Regular Meeting -Approved 2001 Solid Waste & Recycling Service Ootions Review & Service Procurement - Approved Council Bill #259/2000 Year-End Budget Adjustment/Enactment Ordinance- Approved Ordinance #00-380 Dumas Bay Centre/Knutzen Family Theatre Food Services Contract -Approved Sign Incentive Funds -Approved Historical Society Proposed Use of Lodging Tax -Approved Final Facility & Tourism Plan & Lodging Tax Allocation Recommendation - Approved AiI::port Communities Coalition (ACC) Interlocal Agreement -Approved Yakima County Regional Interlocal Agreement Year 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List/Authorization to Bid- Approved 2000 Commute Triu Reduction (CTR) Act Professional Services Agreement - Approved 2001 Planning Commission Work Program -Approved PCCI Janitorial Contract -Approved I5/SR18/SR161 Design Analysis & Study -Approved Enchanted Parks Right-of-Way Lease -Approved Sprint BPA Tower Wireless Lease/14th Avenue Way SW -Approved COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 3 PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. Councilmember Hellickson pulled Consent Item (h)/ Airport Communities Coalition (ACe) Interlocal Agreement. The motion to approve Consent Agenda Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (t), (g), (i), G), (k), (I), (m), (n), (0), and (P) passes as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes Consent Item (h)/ Airport Community Coalition (ACe) Interlocal Agreement: Councilmember Hellickson stated he would not be supporting this item. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (H)/AIRPORT COMMUNITIES COALITION (ACe) INTERWCAL AGREEMENT AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar VI. Yes Yes No Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes PUBLIC HEARING So 298th Street Vacation Request Mayor Park opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. and read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing. Staff Report Public Works Streets Systems Manager Marwan Salloum gave a brief update to the Council on the current misalignment of So. 298th Street and the applicants request to vacate the portion of So. 29Sth Street that would not be utilized once the correction of the road was constructed. Citizen Comment Hearing no public comment, Mayor Park closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 4 City Council Deliberation COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE STREET VACATION FOR SO. 298m STREET VACATION; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes Resolution - Approved Resolution #00-333 COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO ADD AN ITEM (d) TO COUNCIL BUSINESS TO DISCUSS A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR REGARDING FEDERAL WAY'S POSITION ON STATE FUNDING FOR AMUSEMENT PARKS; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Yes Yes Yes a. Courtyard Village Developer Agreement Extension COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE COURTYARD VILLAGE DEVELOPER AGREEMENT EXTENSION; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes a. AiJ;port Communities Coalition (ACC) Ap.,pointments COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO APPOINT DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR TO THE AIRPORT COMMUNITIES COALITION; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Yes McColgan Yes City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 5 Gates Hellickson Kochmar b. Yes Yes Yes Park Watkins Yes Yes Cancellation of January 2. 2001 Regular Meeting COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO CANCEL THE JANUARY 2, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar d. Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes Letter to the Governor/State Funding for Amusement Parks (ADDED ITEM) COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED TO FINALIZE THE PROPOSED DRAFI' LETTER; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES Yes Yes Yes a. Council Bill #260/Cluster Subdivision Code Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE AND CHAPTER 20, THE FEDERAL WAY SUBDIVISION CODE, ADOPTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS, AND ADDING NEW REGULATIONS FOR CLUSTER SUBDIVISIONS. Bill May, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance, asking Council to review school impacts, the "15 % grade", and the infrastructure improvements. Scott Hildebrand, spoke on behalf of the Master Builders Association, voiced his opposition to the proposed ordinance, he asked Council to talk with the building community further to reach a compromise that would work for both the city and builders. Councilmembers discussed the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Hellickson stated he will not be supporting this ordinance. City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 6 Councilmember Watkins noted this was a sound ordinance that has already been reviewed repeatedly, and added he believes this ordinance does protect property values. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #260/CLUSTER SUBDIVISION CODE AMENDMENTS SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT TIlE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2001; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar b. Yes Yes No Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes Council Bill #261/Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Princioles and Guidelines (CPTED) Zoning Code Amendments AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCORPORATE CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #261/CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVffiONMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES (CPI'ED) ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT TIlE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2001; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Gates thanked the Finance staff for the bond rating upgrade and walking the city through 1-695 and 1-722; she also thanked collegues Eide, Mitchell and Milocia for a productive meeting, working hand in hand for the citizens of Federal Way; and updated Council on various regional issues. Councilmember Burbidge she announced the next meeting of the Parks/ Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee will be held Monday, January 8th at 12:00 p.m.; and noted her City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 7 attendance at regional meetings including the South County Area Transportation Board and Suburban Cities. She also reminded citizens of the upcoming activities at the Knutzen Family Theatre. Councilmember Hellickson thanked Councilmember Watkins, noting he had always looked to him for advice and leadership. He also thanked everyone who participated in the benefit auction held at the King County Aquatics Center on December l{j'h; a total of $7,000.000 was for the Federal Way Food Bank. Councilmember McColgan thanked Councilmember Watkins for his dedication and service to the city in the last 10 years, and for his friendship and guidance; he also added he respects Councilmember Watkins decision to spend more time with his family. Deputy Mayor Kochmar thanked Councilmember Watkins for always giving so much of himself to the city, including his work on the new sign code that improves the quality of life in the city; she congratulated him and thanked him for a wonderful job. Deputy Mayor Kochmar also thanked the Public Safety Department for their involvement in the "Night of 1000 Stars" a DUI emphasis patrol. She noted her appreciation to Public Works Surface Water Maintenance Workers Gene Soto and John Giger who risked their own personal safety to help a citizen in danger. Councilmember Watkins thanked Council for all the kind words on his behalf; he noted he has enjoyed his time on the Council and the Land Use/Transportation Committee over the last 10 years. He first thanked staff, noting he might not always agree with staff, but is always impressed by how capable and intelligible they are. He also thanked the people of Federal Way for honoring him with serving two terms, and for allowing him to do "their work". Finally he thanked his wife and family who has supported him and enabled him to do the work of the city, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Mayor Park thanked Councilmember Watkins for his seven years of service on the City Council. He also noted he attended with Assistant to the City Manger Derek Matheson a meeting at Lakota Junior High School where sister school opportunities were discussed. x. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager David Moseley announced the process has been established for the vacancy on the Council; the position will be advertised in the December 20th and 2~ newpapers with a deadline for applications on January 5th, 2001. Interviews will be held with the Council on January 9th, 2001 and the newly appointed Councilmember will be sworn in at the next regular City Council meeting on January 16, 2001. Mr. Moseley also announced he has selected Anne Kirkpatrick as the new Public Safety Director. He thanked everyone who participated in the process and noted it was a insightful and informative process; Chief Kirkpatrick will join the city on January 29th, 2001. City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 8 He announced the interview process for Community Development Director is scheduled for January 11th and 12th and will be similar in structure as the Public Safety Director interviews. City Manager David Moseley thanked all Councilmembers who attended the Suburban Cities Association meeting held in Federal Way at the new Holiday Inn; he noted it was very well attended and extended his thank you to Executive Assistant Patrick Briggs for his work on setting up the meeting. Mr. Moseley updated Council on Public Works Department Surface Water Maintence Workers Gene Soto and John Giger, who were recently involved in an incident involving a house fire. He reported these two employees while on duty hear calls for help and pulled a man from a burning garage; he extended his appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Soto and Mr. Giger for going above and beyond the call of duty. He added the staff's thank you to Councilmember Watkins for his service and clear direction; and wished everyone a happy holiday and happy new year, noting 2000 was a very busy and productive year and he is looking forward to the same. Mr. Moseley further reminded council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing property acquisition/pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(l)(b) and potential litigation/pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(l)(i); it will last approximately fifteen minutes with action anticipated. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. ProDerty ACQuisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(l)(b) Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(l)(i) At 8:20 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for approximately fifteen minutes with action anticipated. Council returned to chambers at 8:40 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CWSE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY, WCATED AT 31620 - 23RD AVE S., FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AND REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT 23RD AVE S. (S. 317m TO S 324m) FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $110,000. THE ACQUISITION SHALL BE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN SETTLEMENT LETTER DATED DECEMBER 5,2000 BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND LAKE UNION BUILDING, L.L.C., AS SELLER, AND AS MODIFIED PER THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Yes McColgan Yes City of Federal Way Regular City Council Meeting December 19, 2000 - Page 9 Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Park Watkins Yes Yes COUNCllMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTIlORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CWSE TIlE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY, WCATED AT 31620 - 23RD AVE S., FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AND REQUIRED BY TIlE CITY IN CONNECTION WITIl THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT 23RD AVE S. (S. 31 fDI TO S 324m) FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $25,000. TIlE ACQUISITION SHALL BE PURSUANT TO TIlE TERMS OF A CERTAIN SETTLEMENT LETTER DATED DECEMBER 6, 2000 BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND LAKE UNION BUILDING, L.L.C., AS SELLER, AND AS MODIFIED PER THE APPROVAL OF TIlE CITY ATTORNEY; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Hellickson Kochmar Yes Yes Yes Yes McColgan Park Watkins Yes Yes Yes XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park adjourned the regular meeting at 8:43 p.m.