Council MINS 01-18-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 18, 2000
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of
7:08 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Dean McColgan and Phil Watkins.
City staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Landi Lindell and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Kochmar led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Parks & Recreation Commission Introduction/Certificate
Council member Burbidge presented the Parks & Recreation Commission appointment certificate to
Dave Armstrong; he will serve an unexpired term through April 30, 2000.
b.
Economic Development Update
Economic Development Director Debra Coates presented the annual economic development
report; her update included some of the following items: positive responses to the sign incentive
program, the scheduled Advancing Leadership's Economic Development Day at the SeaTac Mall,
right-of way acquisition for the 320th Street improvements, downtown signage project, Inter-
national District issues, interest in developing the transit oriented mixed use component to the
Transit Center, working with developers in the downtown core and frame, review of freeway
'City Center' signage, downtown presentations to local businesses, meeting between stakeholders
to determine the feasibility of creating a public/private partnership to develop a community center.
She reminded Council and staff of the Chamber's Economic forecast breakfast scheduled for
January 26, 2000, from 7:00-9:00 a.m.
ORIGINAL
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c.
City Mana!.!er/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager David Moseley introduced Will Appleton, the city's new SWM Project Engineer in
Public Works; Mr. Appleton came to the city from Anchorage, Alaska.
d.
City Manager/Emergine: Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues to report this evening.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, spoke as a private citizen, concerned with the maintenance and upkeep of the
city owned blueberry farm located on S. 356th Street; he advised that the blueberry farm was in
need of volunteers in the off season to prune back intruding blackberry bushes that endanger the
vitality of the blueberries--anyone wishing to volunteer should contact Ed Swan in the Community
Development Department.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Minutes/January 4. 2000 Regular Meetin!.! - Approved
b.
Council Committee Appointments - Appointments asfollows:
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee - Coucilmember
Gates (Chair), Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Michael
Hellickson
Land Use/Transponation Committee - Council member Phil Watkins (Chair),
Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Council member Dean McColgan
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee - Councilmember
Jeanne Burbidge (Chair), Council member Mary Gates, Councilmember Dean
McColgan
Lakehaven/City Liaison Committee - Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Mayor
Mike Park
School District/City Liaison Committee - Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Mayor
Mike Park
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Airpon Communities Coalition - Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Councilmember
Michael Hellickson (Alternate)
South County Area Transponation Board - Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge,
Councilmember Dean McColgan (Alternate)
c.
AilJ'Ort Communities Coalition/Year 2000 Interlocal A~reement - Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER McCOLGAN. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at the King County Transportation Board
meeting on January 12; the Sound Transit meeting on January 13; the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting; and the recent Weyerhaeuser looth birthday celebration. She
announced she will be attending the next meeting of the Suburban Cities Association on January
19; the Sound Transit finance meeting on January 20; the Sound Transit executive meeting on
January 21; and the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee on January 25;
the Federal Way Chamber's Economic Development forecast breakfast on January 26; and the
Puget Sound Regional Council on January 27.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on the South County Area Transportation Board, including the
Washington State Transportation Board's East King County study which could affect the Growth
Management Act; she will be attending the Southwest King County Roundtable discussion on
January 19. She encouraged all to attend the Seattle Baroque performance at the Knutzen Family
Theatre on Friday, January 21, at 8:00 p.m. She announced the next regular meeting of the
Parks/Recreation/ Human Services/Public Safety Committee is scheduled for Monday, January
24, at 12:00 noon.
Councilmember Hellickson reported he attended the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration
held at Decatur High School, as well as Weyerhaeuser's 100110 Birthday celebration, and said both
events were fantastic! He announced he will be attending A WC's "Welcome to City Hall"
program for newly elected officials.
Council member Watkins announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee will be held on
January 24, at 5:30 p.m.
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Councilmember McColgan congratulated Diversity Commissioner Ron Walker on a very
successful and professional celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy, and gave a
"hats off" to the both the Diversity and Youth Commissions for their participation in the
celebration. He also thanked newly appointed Parks Commissioner Dave Armstrong for filling
the vacant position on the commission as a result of his being elected to Council.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar acknowledged the significance of Weyerhaeuser's looth Birthday and the
role Weyerhaeuser has established in our community. She also thanked Ron Walker and both the
Diversity and Youth Commissions for their parts in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
"Many Faces, Many Voices - One Community". She announced she will be attending as many of
the various commission meetings as her schedule will allow this year. She will be attending the
Airport Communities Coalition on January 19.
Mayor Park announced he will be attending the Association of Washington Cities local
government meeting, which will primarily focus on the impacts of 1-695. He echoed the
comments made by other Councilmembers regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, by
stating it was one of the best events he has ever attended. He further thanked Ron Walker, the
Diversity and Youth Commissions, Derek Matheson, Assistant to the City Manager, and various
other city staff and groups who helped make this program a great success this year.
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley asked that Ron Walker of the Diversity Commission be allowed to
address Council. Commissioner Walker stated that it was amazing how much work goes into the
planning of an event of this magnitude, and thanked all those involved for a successful celebration
honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He presented Mayor Park with a plaque for the city
recognizing the event.
City Manager David Moseley reported on the recent visitors from our Sister City of Hachinohe
who performed dances at the Federal Way High School and the SeaTac Mall; both events were
very well received. He also noted City Hall and Public Safety staff recently hosted twenty-six
Decatur High School students learning about city government.
He announced that Jim Reid, facilitator for the recent City Council Retreat, has provided a
summary on the topics discussed during the sessions-anyone interested in receiving a copy of the
summary should contact the City Manager's Office.
Mr; Moseley announced there will not be an executive session following tonight's meeting.
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VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
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N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk