Council MINS 08-01-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
August 1, 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
7:03 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan, and Phil Watkins.
Councilmember Michael Hellickson was excused.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, Interim City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Gates led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager David Moseley introduced Gurjit Pander as the new City Prosecutor; Veronica
Alicea-Galvin as the new Assistant Prosecutor; Shon Lunt and Devon Gabreluk as new Public
Safety Officers; and Tom Wessell as the construction inspector for the Public Works Department.
b.
City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley asked Municipal Court Judge David Tracy to update Council on the
progress of the Municipal Court in the first six months of operation.
Judge David Tracy distributed a packet of information to each Council member to review, which
detailed the break down of total infractions and criminal cases. He explained and discussed the
caseloads and procedures the court follows for each hearing, and noted the court is going the extra
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mile to ensure efficient and cost effective service to the citizens.
Councilmembers thanked Judge Tracy for the update, and noted the court is doing a wonderful job
in serving the citizens of Federal Way.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Stephen Percival - reminded everyone of Federal Way's upcoming Family Fest celebration at Steel
Lake Park August 25th - 27th.
Susie Horan - in favor of arts programs in the community, including the FUSION event being held
at Dumas Bay Centre, Wednesday, August 2nd.
Cindy Mazzeo - in favor of arts programs in the community, and asked Council to consider these
worthwhile programs at budget time.
Ro!!er Woodward. Donna Fraiser. and Marvin Miller - addressed concerns about a home
occupation located in their neighborhood that is negatively affecting their properties.
Pamela Somerville - addressed concerns regarding a deadend street in her neighborhood that leads
to private beach access, which has been a magnet for criminal activities. She asked Council to
consider closing or limiting access to the road.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/July 18. 2000 Regular Meeting -APPROVED
Vouchers/August 1. 2000 --APPROVED
Monthly Financial Report/Month of June -APPROVED
Council Bill #250/Williams Communication Fiber Optic Franchise
Enactment Ordinance -APPROVED ORDINANCE #00-371
Family Fest Memorandum of Understanding -APPROVED
International District Artwork -APPROVED
City Center Entry Signs -APPROVED
SUI:plus of Steel Lake Maintenance Facility Office Trailer/Bid Results -APPROVED
e.
f.
a.
b.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
yes
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VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Cancellation of August 15. 2000 Regular Meeting
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED TO SUSPEND THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE AND CANCEL THE AUGUST 15, 2000 REGULAR MEETING;
COUNCILMEMBER McCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passes as fo]]ows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
b.
yes
yes
excused
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
Letter to Sound Transit
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO SEND THE LETTER AS PRESENTED TO
SOUND TRANSIT; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VII.
yes
yes
excused
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a.
Council Bill #25I/Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING MAP.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #2SlICOMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENTS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 2000; COUNCILMEMBER
MCCOLGAN SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF
COUNCIL BILL #251, TO ADOPT THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION ON SITE
SPECIFIC REQUEST NO.3 (VELASCO), TO CHANGE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION AND ZONING FROM SINGE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY AND RS 9.6, TO
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION OF OFFICE PARK AND A ZONING
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DESIGNATION OF PROFESSIONAL OFFICE.
This motion is contingent upon three conditions:
CONDITION NO.1: That the property owner design and construct his development
proposal in the fonn and under the conditions set forth in the staff recommendation
that accompanied the Request before the Planning Commission.
CONDITION NO.2: That within 6 months of the adoption of the comprehensive plan
and zoning changes, or such other time period as provided by the City Council, the
property owner's agreement to design and construct be set forth in a development
agreement acceptable in form and substance to the City Attorney and the City
Council, and be executed by the developer and the City Manager; and
CONDITION NO.3: If a development agr'eement is not approved within 6 months of
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes, or within such other period
provided by the City Council, the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation
changes are automatically rescinded without the need for further action by the City
Council.
ADDITIONALLY MOVED TO DIRECT THE INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONTAINED IN
COUNCIL BILL #251 FOR THE COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION AT SECOND
READING; DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
Council members Watkins and McColgan expressed concern with the proposed amendment, and
stated they would not be supportive.
Mayor Park, Deputy Mayor Kochmar, and Council members Gates and Burbidge voiced their
support of the amendment.
The amendment passed 4-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
excused
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
no
yes
no
The main motion as amended, passed 6-0 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Koch mar
yes
yes
excused
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
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b.
Council Bill #252/Traffic Safety School
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING A TRAFFIC SAFETY SCHOOL TO
BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED COUNCIL BILL #252 TO SECOND READING/
ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5,
2000; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passes as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Koch mar
yes
yes
excused
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/
Regional Affairs Committee will be August 22n", at 2:00 p.m., and updated Council on regional
issues.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next meeting of lhe Parks/Recreation/Human Services/
Public Safety Committee will be August 7"', at 12:00 noon, and updated Council on regional
issues. She noted Dumas Bay Centre will be hosting FUSION, which supports transitional housing
for women and children on Wednesday, August 2nd, and the Centerstage presentation of "Crimes
of the Heart" continues at Knutzen Family Theatre through August 5th.
Councilmember Watkins stated the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will
be August 7th, at 5:30 p.m.
Council member McColgan noted his attendance at the various youth tournaments held at
Celebration Park over the weekend and extended "kudos" to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services Department for an outstanding job of upkeep and maintenance of the park.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar updated Council on the recent activities of the Regional Policy
Committee, and noted she would be attending FUSION held at Dumas Bay Centre on Wednesday,
August 2nd. She extended best wishes to Chamber President Alison Corrigan who will be
relocating to Portland Oregon; and also reminded citizens of the upcoming Family Fest at Steel
Lake Park on August 25th -27th.
Mayor Park reported on his attendance at the Lakehaven/City liaison meeting and the School
District/ City liaison meeting; he noted, seven Jr. High School students, a teacher and principal
recently visited City Hall from Hachinohe, Japan. He announced the anticipated visit from Miki
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Ogoma, representing APLNET Secretariat with Gifu International Center on August 3'd, at 11:00
a.m.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported the two major Public Works projects are underway in
downtown Federal Way, the first being street improvements on So. 320th Street and Hwy 99 are in
the initial stages of clearing vegetation and setting barriers... he asked for everyone to have
patience and to avoid the area if at all possible. The second downtown project is the SeaTac Mall
storm drainage, which will improve drainage in the downtown area.
Mr. Moseley requested an executive session of approximately 45-minutes in length to discuss
collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a), and potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30. 1 lO(l)(i).
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
d.
Collective Bar!!aining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a)
Potential Liti~ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1100 )(i)
e.
Mayor Park announced an approximate 45-minute executive session; no action anticipated.
Council returned to chambers at 9:20 p.m.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of 9:20 p. m.
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N. Christine Green, CMC (
City Clerk