Council MINS 11-07-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 7,2000 - 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.
Council members 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, City Clerk
Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jr Girl Scout Troop #1773
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
City Manager/Introduction of New City Emvloyees
City Manager David Moseley introduced and welcomed the new Combination Building/Electrical
Inspector, Greg Kinney; the new Court Clerk I, Kelley Brady; and the new Development
Specialist, Grace Skidmore.
b.
City Mana!!er/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, spoke in remembrance of Margaret Ward who lost her battle with Cancer on
October 13th. He noted she was a valued member of the community, and will be missed by many.
Prakash Meloot, spoke on behalf of the Diversity Commission, thanked the Council for the
continued support and encouragement, noting the ambitious work plan on tonight's Consent
Agenda.
ORIGINAL
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2000 - Page 2
Donna Welch, spoke on behalf of the Arts Commission, thanking Council for their support,and
extended an invitation to the reception for the juried art show, Thursday, November 9th, in
Council Chambers.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/October 17. 2000 Regular Meeting - Approved
Vouchers - Approved
Monthly Financial Reoort/Month of September - Approved
Council Bill #255/Disposition of Confiscated & Forfeited Firearms/Creating New
Code Section/Enactment Ordinance - Approved Ordinance #00-376
Skate Park Construction Drawing:s/90% Completion - Approved
2000-2oo1 Youth Commission Work Plan - Approved
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program/Service Equity & Related Grant
Pro~rams - Approved
Hylebos Creek Restoration & Land Acquisition Plan - Approved
Jackson 10% Intent to Annex Petition/Ru,olut;ou - Approved
Diversity Commission Business Plan - Approved
Sanitary Sewer Easement Across Storm Drainage Tract A of the Plat of Nine Firs -
Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
VI.
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Disposal of So 312th St Drainag:e Easement
Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened
the hearing at 7: 16 p.m.
Staff Report
Public Works Department Deputy Director Ken Miller briefed Council on the requested S. 312th
Drainage Easement Vacation. He stated the initial design of S. 312th Street in 1996 had included a
drainage vault where the City purchased twelve feet of right of way, a ten-foot utility easement
and a 1,845.19 square foot drainage easement. After a detailed review, a second alternative was
developed, which would take the drainage down Pacific Highway South to connect at S. 314th
Street. Once the project was bid, it was determined the second option would be most viable.
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November 7, 2000 - Page 3
Therefore, since the easement is no longer required, and will not be needed in the future, the
property owner is requesting to purchase the easement back from the City at the City's original
cost of $4,797.49.
Citizen Comment
Hearing no comments, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m.
City Council Deliberation
Councilmember Gates asked for clarification as to the number of easements associated with this
parcel. Mr. Miller stated there are two easements for this parcel, however they are only requesting
to release the one easement that was purchased for the drainage vault.
Release of Drainage Easement! Resolution- Approved Resolution #00-326
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR
VACATING THE 1,845.19 SQUARE FOOT DRAINAGE ON THE OLD METROPOLITAN
BANK PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF
$4,797.49; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
b.
2ool-02 Pro~osed Biennial Budget & Property Tax Rate
(Required by RCW 35A.34)
Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and opened
the hearing at 7:22 p.m.
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Citizen Comment
Joann PiQuette spoke in support of funding for the Arts in this proposed budget, noting in the last
budget cycles the arts programs had been cut drastically.
John Leskovar spoke to his concerns regarding funding for the Public Safety Department, noting
he would like to see more officers and a possible K-9 unit.
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Barbara Reid spoke in support of funding for the arts in this proposed budget, outlining the
importance of arts in our the community.
Hearing no additional comments, Mayor Park closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
Council Bill #256/2001-02 Biennial Budget
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE,
ADOPTING THE 2001-02 BIENNIAL BUDGET.
a.
COUNCllMEMBER GATES MOVED COUNCIL BILU 256/2001-02 BIENNIAL
BUDGET TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21, 2000, NOTING THIS COUNCIL BILL WILL BE
DISCUSSED FURTHER AT THE NOVEMBER 14, 2000, SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING;
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #257/2001 Property Tax Rate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR 2001.
b.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED COUNCIL BILL #257/2001 PROPERTY TAX
RATE TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 21,2000, DELETING ALL REFERENCES TO THE
PERCENTAGES AND FIGURES WHICH REFLECT THE LIMIT FACTOR, THE
ASSESSED VALUE AND THE LEVY AMOUNT UNTIL THE ACTUAL RATE IS
ESTABLISHED DURING BUDGET DELIBERATIONS; COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VIII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Plannin¡r Commission Appointments
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2000 - Page 5
Councilmember Watkins noted earlier this evening the Council held interviews for the open
Planning Commission appointments.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING 4- YEAR
COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION; WILLIAM
DRAKE, NESBIA LOPES AND DAVE OSAKI; AL TERNA TE 4- YEAR APPOINTMENT
OF DINI DUCLOS; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Gates reminded Council the Suburban Cities Association appointments are up for
consideration again and the need to apply to the various committees; she also updated Council on
various issues including Sound Transit, Puget Sound Regional Council, and the Regional Transit
Committee.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/
Public Safety Committee will be Monday, November 13th, at 12:00 p.m.; she updated Council on
her attendance at the Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee, and the Awards program that
recognized the local Hylebos Stream Team; she noted Centerstage is currently showing
"Greetings" through November 18th at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
Councilmember Hellickson announced the upcoming Food Bank Benefit for the Multi Service
Center, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. ,December 16th, at the King County Aquatics Center.
Council member Watkins stated the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be taking a bus tour
Monday, November 13th, at 2:00 p.m., to local communities to view examples of cluster
subdivisions... anyone wishing to attend should contact Kathy McClung. He announced the next
regular meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee will be Monday, November 20th, at
5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers. He expressed his appreciation to Bob Vaughan for his seven
years of service and dedication as a Planning Commissioner.
Councilmember McColgan noted he welcomed the Washington Parks and Recreation Association
at the King County Aquatics Center, where he received a number of positive comments on the
Aquatics Center and Celebration Park.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar recognized Councilmember Gates for her work in dedicating funds from
Sound Transit to fund the proposed Federal Way Transit Center; she also explained the goals and
objectives of the Regional Policy Committee and the Airport Communities Coalition.
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Mayor Park noted his attendance at a recent funeral for a family friend who tragically died
recently; he reaffirmed his commitment to public safety as the number one issue for the Council.
X.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the Director search for Community
Development and the Public Safety Department. He noted the Public Safety Director search is
approximately two to three weeks ahead, and have narrowed the applicants down to sixteen
candidates, where the finalist will come to city hall for community involvement in the first week
of December. He also noted the Community Development Director search has narrowed the
applicants from seventy-four to twenty-three, and a supplemental questionnaire has be mailed out
to each candidate and due-back by mid-December, with final interviews tentatively scheduled for
after the first of the year, and added he was pleased with the caliber of the applicants who have
applied for each position.
Mr. Moseley updated Council on the status of the public works projects that are currently
underway. He noted the SeaTac Mall Stormwater Drainage is making good progress, with
construction crossing S. 320th St in the next few days; he added a portion of the new sidewalk has
been laid at the intersection of SR99 and S. 320th St., which is a good indicator as to the size of
the intersection; new traffic signal will soon be installed on SR99 and 330th St.
He announced the upcoming special budget meeting for Council deliberation on the proposed
budget, to be held in Council Chambers, November 14th, at 5:30 p.m.
He further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing
potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30. I IO(1)(i), and property acquisition pursuant to RCW
42.30. 110(1)(b); it will last approximately fifteen minutes, with possible action.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1)(i)
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I IO(1)(b)
At 7:55 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for
approximately fifteen minutes, with action possible.
Council returned to Chambers at 8: 15 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ANY NECESSARY PURCHASE DOCUMENTS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTIES REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH HOV LANES PHASE I (S. 312TII TO S. 324TII)
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE, AS DETERMINED
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November 7,2000 - Page 7
BY APPRAISALS, AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO CLOSE THE
TRANSACTIONS. THE PROPERTIES TO BE ACQUIRED AS PART OF PHASE I ARE
LISTED IN ATTACHMENT "A" HERETO; COUNCILMEMEBER HELLICKSON
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: 19 p.m.