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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.