Council MINS 09-19-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 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, Council members
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Dean McColgan, Michael Hellickson and Phil Watkins.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, Interim City Attorney Bob Sterbank, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop #1643 led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
Deputy Mayor Kochmar recognized the presence of a Korean film crew filming tonight's council
meeting for a documentary to be aired in Korea.
a.
Proclamation/Constitution Week
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation acknowledging September 17-23,
2000, as "Constitution Week" to Viola Mullins, Chapter Member of Lakota Chapter of the
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution; Ms. Mullins thanked Council for this
recognition and the city's participation.
b.
Proclamation/Kids Day America
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read the proclamation acknowledging September 23, 2000 as "Kids Day
America/International"; the proclamation will be mailed to requestor Dr. Phil Spencer.
ORIGINAL
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c.
Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge thanked all of the applicants who applied for the Commission vacancies,
noting they were all outstanding candidates. She introduced and presented certificates of
appointment to the following new Youth Commissioners: David Lock, Candace Faber, Marijo
Mendoza, Alison Bennett, Sarah Strong, Amy Williams and David Brooks. She also introduced
and presented certificates to the following new Youth Commissioner Alternates: Jessica Cato,
Almita Megbalot and Elise Vaughn.
c.
Lod!!ing Tax Advisory Committee Introductions/Certificates of ADoointment
Councilmember Gates stated she is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Reid to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and Joan Tabrum as an alternate committee member; she
presented both appointees with certificates of appointment.
d.
City Manager/Introduction of New City EmDloyees
City Manager David Moseley introduced and welcomed Sandra Jurich as the new Financial
Analyst in the Management Services Department.
e.
City Manager/Emer!!ing: Issues
City Manager David Moseley introduced Dr. Cynthia Bell, the new President of Highline
Community College.
Dr. Bell thanked the City Manager for the opportunity to address the Council and citizens to
provide an update on Highline Community College. She reviewed the six most important priorities
of the college: (1) community connections and collaborations, (2) workforce development, (3)
ensuring high quality of programs offered, (4) technology, supporting the influx of high tech
workers, (5) international education, and (6) resource development. Dr. Bell concluded with her
strategic vision for the college, by providing the highest level of quality education and maintaining
small classroom.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Maf!!aret Loos spoke in favor of Council Bill #253/Criminal Code Amendment, and believes the
SOAP Amendment will become an effective enforcement tool for the Public Safety Department,
enabling them to clean up the problem areas along Pacific Hwy South.
Ron Walker, Diversity Commission Chair, updated Council on their current projects, including
the 2oo1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, and the Work Plan which contains the
upcoming Community Diversity Forum, Translator Resource List, and Video Profiling of local
citizens.
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v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
MinuteS/SeDtember 5. 2000 Regular Meeting- Approved
Council Bill #253/Criminal Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance- Approved
Ordinance #00-374
2001 Le!!islative Ae:enda- Approved
Draft Phase One Potential Annexation Area (PAA) Study- Approved
2000 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Con~estion Mitigation & Air Ouality
(CMAO) Grant AcceDtance- Approved
Tresden Place Preliminary Plat/Resolution- Approved Resolution #00-322
Fundin!! for Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols- Approved
Overtime Fundine: for School Zone Enforcement- Approved
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPRO V AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
Councilmember Watkins pulled Consent Item (c).
The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (c) - 2001
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND CONSENT ITEM (c) - 2001
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, STRIKING THE FOLLOWING: FEDERAL 'WAY SUPPORTS
A THOROUGH LEGIS LA TIYE REVIEW OF TIlE PROCESS FOR ALLOCATING
HOUSING TARGETS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES, AS 'NELL AS TIlE
ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING IIOUSING
TARGETS TIIAT INCLUDE MARKET CONDITIONS, DENSIT'I, INFRASTRUCTURE,
AND NEIGHBORHOOD CIIARACTER, TO REPLACE WITH: FEDERAL WAY
SUPPORTS A THOROUGH LEGIS LA TIVE REVIEW OF THE PROCESS FOR
ALLOCATING HOUSING TARGETS TO COUNTIES AND CITIES. AS WELL AS THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVE CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING HOUSING
TARGETS THAT. AT THE MINIMUM. INCLUDE MARKET CONDITIONS. DENSITY.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER RESOURCE AVAILABILITY. FURTHER. FEDERAL
WAY SUPPORTS LEGISLA TION REOUIRING THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL AND COUNTY PLANNING AGENCIES TO
DOCUMENT FINDINGS SUPPORTING THEIR ALLOCATION DECISIONS; DEPUTY
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MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
The amendment to the main motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
The main motion, as amended, passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
2001-02 Proposed Biennial Budget/Revenue Estimates
City Manaær Presentation
Citizen Comment (please limit to 3 minutes per person)
City Council Comments (no action required)
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Park read the procedure to be followed for the public hearing.
City Manager David Moseley gave a brief presentation to Council outlining the proposed 20011
2002 budget document. He noted the budget process has included an extensive public involvement
in the beginning of the year, including two open houses, community meetings, and a city wide
survey that was mailed to each resident.
Mr. Moseley reviewed the budget development frame work, baseline estimates, actions to bridge
the gap with the shortfalls of 1-695, proposed operating budget, proposed action to address
community and council priorities, and finally, the budget process and calendar.
He extended "kudos" to Management Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for a wonderful
job on the preparing the budget document.
Mayor Park opened the public hearing at 7:55 p. m., and called for citizen comment.
Perry Woodford and George Pfiefer. spoke in support of including lighting and improvements to
the Lakota and Sacajawea parks in the budget.
Council member Watkins inquired as to the current number of full time employees and the full
time employees as proposed by the budget. City Manager David Moseley advised Council of the
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current staffing level of 286 full time employees and the budget proposes 290, he noted the
reported differences are attributed to the current positions that are covered by grant funding.
There being no further comments, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at the hour of 7:59 p.m.
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #254/Land Use Review Processes/Code Text Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION). CHAPTER
t9 (PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT). CHAPTER 20 (SUBDIVISIONS). AND CHAPTER 22
(ZONING) OF THE FEDERAL WAY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REVIEW
PROCESSES FOR LAND USE APPLICATIONS.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #254/LAND USE REVIEW
PROCESSES/CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT
THE OCTOBER 3, 2000 REGULAR MEETING; DEPUTY MA YOR KOCHMAR
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates updated Council on the new Sound Transit Sounder Service and the success
of the first train service, the Regional Transit Committee, and the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on her attendance to the South County Area Transportation
Board and the Human Services Forum for South King County. She announced the next meeting of
the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee will be Monday, October 9th at
12:00 p.m., and noted Centerstage is presenting "Little Women" at the Knutzen Family Theatre
through September 30th.
Councilmember Hellickson extended "kudos" to local athlete Megan Quann, who recently won a
gold medal in the 2000 Olympics, and updated council on the planning of an upcoming benefit for
the South King County Multi Service Center.
Council member Watkins announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee
will be held Monday, September 25th at 5:30 in Council Chambers.
Councilmember McColgan thanked all commission applicants and extended congratulations to the
new commissioners, recognizing the importance of volunteers in our community.
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Deputy Mayor Kochmar also extended congratulations to Olympic Gold Medalist Megan Quann,
and updated the council on other community events. She extended "kudos" to Management
Services Director Iwen Wang and her staff for the preparation of the budget documents, and
announced the next Association of Washington Cities meeting will be held in Federal Way on
October 4th.
Mayor Park reported on his attendance to the Valley Communications meeting on September 12th
and announced the approval their 2001 budget which includes a new facility. He also reported on
the SeaTac Mall Community Expo which was held on September 14th, thanking Assistant to the
City Manager Derek Matheson for hosting the city booth. Mayor Park noted his participation in
the first trip of the Sounder Community Train, and announced the next meeting of the Economic
Development Oversight Committee meeting will be held September 27th at 8:00 a.m.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley noted that a building permit was issued to the DeVry Institute which
will be a very nice addition to the community. He updated Council on the final asphalt overlay
project of the year, 21" Avenue SW, which will be complete the first week in October. He
welcomed along with Interim Chief Tom Chaney, four members of a Germany Police Department
who are here participating in the STAR international exchange program.
He further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for purposes of discussing
potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(I)(i); it will last approximately ten minutes with
no action anticipated.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litie:ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
At 8: 15 p. m., Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for
approximately ten minutes, with no action anticipated.
Council returned to Chambers at 8:30 p.m.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m.