Council MINS 02-01-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 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
7:05 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Council members
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, and Dean McColgan. Mayor Park excused
Councilmember Phil Watkins.
City Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Londi Lindell, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Burbidge led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENT A TIONS
a.
SPIRIT A ward/Month of February
City Manager David Moseley presented February's SPIRIT Award to Community Development
Building Official Mary Kate Gaviglio, and Management Services GIS Supervisor Curt Ryser for
their dedication in the research and implementation of the new Amanda permit tracking system.
He commended them for their professionalism and innovation on this huge undertaking.
b.
Proclamation/St. Francis Hospital
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the "Top 100 Hospitals Award" proclamation to St.
Francis Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Payseno and Boardmember Faye Clerget, who
accepted the proclamation on behalf of St. Francis Hospital and the Franciscan Health System.
ORIGINAL
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February 1, 2000 - Page 2
Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Payseno noted since there are over 6000 hospitals in the nation,
this reflects a great honor on the entire Franciscan Health System, since the award was given to
not only St. Francis Hospital, but also St. Clare Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. She also
noted the nation would save 31 billion healthcare dollars a year if all hospitals ran as efficiently as
the top 100 hospitals. Founding and current Boardmember Faye Clerget said she was extremely
proud of the hospital and the service it provides to the community, and thanked the Council for
their recognition.
Proclamation/Chamber of Commerce
c.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the "Chamber of Commerce Week" proclamation to
the Chamber's Chairman of the Board Bob Scholes. Mr. Scholes thanked the Council for this
recognition, and noted the Chamber is currently increasing thejr focus on community service,
registering I8-year olds to vote and recruiting for next year's Advancing Leadership Class.
d.
City Manager/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager David Moseley announced there are no new city employees.
e.
City Manager/EmeTl.!ing Issues
City Manager David Moseley addressed the proposed public process for 2001/2002 budget
development, which will focus on improving the public's understanding of city services, providing
opportunity for input regarding potential service changes, and soliciting broad based community
participation. To accomplish this, there have been three elements brought forth, including
surveying public opinion, conducting public forums, and community group discussions. He
advised the first two elements will be conducted early in the year, and the third to be conducted
following department proposals.
Mr. Moseley also addressed the process and siting of a new public safety facility as discussed by
Council at their recent Council retreat. The four options Council identified to be analyzed are: (1)
a municipal complex housing the police department, municipal court, and city hall; (2) one
building housing the police department and municipal court and a separate building for city hall;
(3) separate buildings for the police department, municipal court, and city hall; and (4) an
"expandable" police department building that upon its opening would not include city hall, but
could be enlarged to house at a later date.
Councilmember McColgan offered another option of looking at a public/private partnership with
the city being the primary occupant, with option to purchase at a later date. Councilmember Gates
concurred by saying she would like to use that option as a basis for each process.
Mayor Park deferred discussion following additional research and study of all options, which will
then be discussed during a future Council mini-retreat.
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dej:JUty Chief Brian Wilson, as Board of Director for the Federal Way Youth and Family Services,
introduced and welcomed the agency's new Executive Director Pamela Sanchez.
H. David Kaplan, updated citizens on the city-owned blueberry farm project and reminded citizen
volunteers to contact Ed Swan in the city's Community Development Department.
George Le Masurier, announced his departure as publisher of the Federal Way Mirror; he recently
accepted the position of President/CEO of the paper's parent company, Sound Publishing; he said
Stephanie O'Rourke will serve as interim publisher.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
a.
b.
Minutes/January 18. 2000 Regular Meeting - Approved
Vouchers/February I. 2000 - Approved
Monthly Financial Report/Month of December 1999 - Approved
Year 2000 Asphalt Overlay Program Preliminary Project List/Authorization to Bid-
Approved
SR99 - So 312110 St to So 324110 St ImDrovement Project/30% Design Status Report-
Approved
c.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Arts Commission ADpointments
The following 3-year appointments for the Arts Commission were made as a result of Council
interviews held earlier this evening:
Donna Welch, Commissioner
Bette Simpson, Commissioner
Ted Nelson, Commissioner
Lana Bostic, Alternate
Ronald Smith, Alternate
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b.
Human Services Commission Appointments
The following 3-year appointments for the Human Services Commission were made as a result of
Council interviews held earlier this evening:
Kevin King, Commissioner
Karen Pettingell, Commissioner
Donald Putman, Commissioner
Rosie Anderson, 3'd Alternate
David Larson, 2"d Alternate
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE SLATE OF
3-YEAR APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONS;
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #243/Speed Limit Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE ARTICLE III, SECTION
15-59, RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 93-177)
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED COUNCIL BILL #243/SPEED LIMIT CODE
AMENDMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE FEBRUARY IS, 2000
COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VIII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
excused absence
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced she will be attending the following meetings: Sound Transit
workshop on February 5; City Day in Olympia on February 9, which will be coordinated with
Derek Matheson; and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on February II. She also updated
Council on various regional issues.
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Council member Burbidge reported the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/
Public Safety Committee will be held on Monday, February 14, at 12:00 noon; and noted she will
be attending the South King County Human Services Board in Kent on Thursday, February 9. She
announced Centerstage is premiering a new play at the Knutzen Family Theatre beginning this
Thursday.
Councilmember Hellickson reported he recently attended A WC's 'Welcome to City Hall'
workshop in Spokane, and gave kudos to city staff on "doing a better job" than A WC, in
preparing and providing important information to incoming Councilmembers.
Councilmember McColgan had no reports this evening.
On behalf of Councilmember Watkins, Mayor Park reported the next meeting of the Land Use/
Transportation Committee will be held on February 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Park reported he will be attending AWC's Legislative Conference on February 9-10, in
Olympia, and encouraged other Councilmembers to attend. He also addressed the topic of the
formation of a public utilities, which, he stated, is very complicated and sensitive. He asked for
this issue to be revisited in six to twelve months, with city staff continuing to monitor and inform
Council members on the changing legislation facing other cities, e.g., Lakewood and Olympia.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reiterated the comments of Mayor Park regarding the public utilities
issue; she noted the Council is looking at all aspects, and is moving forward very cautiously. She
commended the Arts and Human Service Commission applicants for their continued interest in
serving the city, and commented on the outstanding quality of all citizens applying for openings on
the commissions.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported Mayor Park will present his 'State of the City' address
during the Chamber's luncheon at the King County Aquatics Center on February 2, at 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Moseley said he was happy to report the city's crime rates for 1999 showed a decline, which
they have done each year since 1995; the report is based on the eight major crimes reported
monthly to the FBI.
He extended an invitation to staff and citizens to attend the city's 10110 anniversary celebration to be
held on Monday, February 28th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m., at city hall; included will be a photo
exhibit sponsored by the Federal Way Historical Society, as well as tours of the public safety,
municipal court and city hall facilities.
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Mr. Moseley announced the Transportation Improvement Board has approved 2.5 million dollars
in funding for the second phase of Pacific Highway, between 324110 and 340th street, including
sidewalk and landscaping upgrades.
The City Manager noted that on Monday, February 8, the Federal Way Big Brothers and Big
Sisters office will be hosting an open house. The office is located on 331" and Pacific Hwy South;
for specific directions please contact the City Manager's Office.
He announced the departure of David Wilbrecht, the city's Deputy Director of Parks &
Recreation. Mr. Wilbrecht has accepted a position as Parks Director for the City of Mammouth,
California; his last day will be Friday, February 18.
Mr. Moseley reported on the current hiring freeze, in light of reduced revenues due to the passage
of 1-695. The City currently has 24 vacant positions, which accounts for approximately 8% of the
total staff workforce. He noted some of the positions may be filled as he continues to evaluate the
needs of service. He reported the hiring freeze has achieved substantial savings to the city; he
expressed his appreciation to the directors and staff who are learning to work smarter.
The City Manager requested an executive session for purposes of discussing potential-pending
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30. I lO(l)(i) , which will last approximately twenty minutes.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential-Pending Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for twenty
minutes.
At 8:20 p.m., Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson announced an additional fifteen
minutes is necessary. Council returned to chambers at 8:35 p.m.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk