Council MINS 02-15-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 15, 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 7:04 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar, Council members
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Dean McColgan and Phil Watkins.
City staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Londi Lindell and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Hellickson led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENT A TIONS
a.
Arts Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Burbidge introduced and presented 3-year appointment certificates to newly
appointed Arts Commissioners Donna Welch, Bette Simpson, Ted Nelson, Lana Bostic and
Ronald Smith.
b.
Human Services Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Burbidge introduced and presented 3-year appointment certificates to newly
appointed Human Services Commissioners Kevin King, Karen Pettingell, Donald Putman, Rosie
Anderson and David Larson.
c.
Trout Unlimited/Presentation to City
Mr. Dana Smith, representing Trout Unlimited, presented a plaque to Parks and Recreation
Director Jennifer Schroder, in recognition of the city's continued support of the club's Annual
Children's Fishing Derby held at Steel Lake Park. He also extended kudos to current Recreation
Coordinator Tom Sayre and former Recreation Coordinator Holly Peterson, for their continued
help year after year with this event. He noted last year's fishing derby was extremely successful,
in that it attracted 326 children who caught a total of 61S fish.
ORIGINAL
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d.
City Mana&er/Introduction of New City Emoloyees
City Manager David Moseley introduced Mary Vaverk, who recently accepted the position of
Court Clerk I. Mary previously worked as a temporary legal assistant in the Law Department, and
also has a paralegal certificate from Highline Community College.
e.
City Mana!.!er/EmeTl.!in!.! Issues
City Manager David Moseley reported there were no emerging issues to report this evening.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Joe Ganem spoke in support of Council Bill #244/ Truck Route/Load Covering Code Amendment,
as he's had 4 out of 5 vehicle windows replaced due to rock damage from trucks.
Bob "Coach" Roach announced the 11110 Annual Greater Federal Way Community Prayer Breakfast
will be held Friday, February 25,2000, at 7:00 a.m., at the King County Aquatics Center.
Steohen Percival spoke in support the upcoming Federal Way Public School Levy vote on
February 29, 2000. He asked citizens to speak to at least ten friends or neighbors to encourage
them to vote "yes" on the levy.
Kim Schenk of American Concrete, requested her remarks be read into the record; she opposes
Council Bill #244/Truck Route/Load Covering Code Amendment, as she feels this proposal is an
ineffective solution---their company is already being pro-active in working with communities to
find an actual solution.
Bruce T. Chattin of Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association, spoke in opposition to
Council Bill #244/Truck Route/Load Covering Code Amendment; he asked the Council to
reconsider approving this amendment, as the trucking industry is currently working with the State
Legislature to find an effective solution.
Bob Couper of Lloyd Enterprises Inc., spoke in opposition to Council Bill #244/Truck Route/
Load Covering Code Amendment; he advised that currently there is not a tarp or cover available
which will conceal the load as proposed.
John Hoskinson expressed his concern of the current education in the Federal Way School
District; he distributed hand-outs on the failing test scores of Elementary Schools in the district,
and challenged the Council and citizens to become involved in our children's education.
Prakash Meloot, on behalf of the Diversity Commission, updated the Council on various issues
the commission is currently working toward, including a mission statement.
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John Swartz of the Washington State Trucking Association, spoke in opposition to Council Bill
#244/Truck Route/Load Covering Code Amendment, commenting this amendment will not help
the problem, as most of the debris causing cracked windshields is coming from the tire treads and
not off the load itself.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/February I. 2000 Regular Meeting - Approved
Council Bill #243/Speed Limit Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance - Approved
Ordinance #00-364
Vadis Contract/Basic Park Maintenance Service - Approved
SeaTac Mall Security Contract - Approved
lAC Grant AcceDtance - Approved
PCCI Janitorial Services Contract - Approved
Softball Umpires Association Contract - Approved
Slçyhawks Sports Academy Contract - Approved
North Fork Hylebos Stream Restoration Project/Final Acceotance & Retainage
Release - Approved
2000 Sister Cities Program - Approved
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
Councilmember Hellickson pulled Consent Item G) - Sister Cities Program
Motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e),(f), (g), (h) and (i) passed unanimously.
Councilmember Hellickson discussed the possibility of individual Council members funding their
individual trip expenditures, or in the alternative, obtaining 50% of the funding through private
businesses or the Chamber of Commerce.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar advised letters have already been sent to the business community
requesting such support; additionally, the Council's travel allocation has already been reduced
since the last budget process. She also reminded Council that this is an important trip, in light of
the fact the Korean community represents 12 % of the city's population.
Mayor Park reported the Sister Cities Program is not a new initiative, it was a commitment signed
six years ago, which provided for a delegation visitation every other year.
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (j) SISTER
CITIES PROGRAM; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
no
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
no
VI.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #244/Truck Route/Load Covering Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE, DESIGNATING VEHICLE
ROUTES AND FOR REQUIRING RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS DELIVERIES, REQUIRING
COVERING OF VEHICLE LOADS, AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AS THE
BASIS FOR THE EXERCISE OF MITIGATION AUTHORITY UNDER THE STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-40, 91-103, 91-109,
91-114,92-130,92-136,92-137,92-140,93-184.93-202 AND 95-246),
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED COUNCIL BILL #244/TRUCK ROUTE/LOAD
COVERING CODE AMENDMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE
MARCH 7 COUNCIL MEETING; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED TO AMEND COUNCIL BILL #244 BY
DELETING SECTION 4; COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON PROPOSED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT, WHICH
WOULD REQUIRE A SEPARATE VOTE ON EACH ISSUE DISCUSSED IN SECTION 4
OF THE CODE AMENDMENT. Due to the lack of a second, the friendly amendment died.
Council member Watkins urged the Council to vote "no" on the proposed amendment to strike
Section 4 of Council Bill #244; he stated public safety is the #1 priority, and referred to a similar
bill passed by the City of Seattle.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar stated this concern is a definite problem, however, at this point she is not
convinced that requiring covered loads is a solution; she supports the amendment to strike Section
4 from Council Bill #244.
Council member Hellickson concurred with Council member Watkins by saying public safety is the
#1 priority, however, he feels it is not government's place to impose such restrictions without
compelling evidence to support it.
Mayor Park said he opposes the amendment striking Section 4, as he feels this is a step in the right
direction.
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Councilmember Gates spoke in favor of the proposed amendment for two reasons: (I) the physics
of the proposal show it would not be an accurate solution to the problem; and, (2) it gives a false
sense of security to surrounding drivers.
Councilmember Burbidge said she supports the amendment due to the fact debris could be coming
from tire treads and not off the top of trucking loads.
The amendment to the main motion, striking Section 4 from Council Bill #244/Truck Route/Load
Covering Code Amendment, passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
no
no
The main motion, as amended by striking Section 4 from Council Bill # 244, was moved to
second reading and enactment at the March 7 regular meeting, passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
VII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced she attended the County Council meeting at Highline
Community College on February 14, where they discussed transit cuts. She will be attending the
Suburban Cities Association meeting on February 16; the Sound Transit meeting on February 18;
and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on February 25. She announced the next meeting of
the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held on February 28.
Council member Burbidge reported that she attended the South County Area Transportation Board
on February 8. She announced the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee
will hold its next meeting on Monday, March 13.
Council member Hellickson announced he is holding a town meeting at the Federal Way Regional
Library on March 2, to discuss the public power issue. He invited Council and citizens to attend;
representatives from agencies such as Emerald POD, Tacoma City Light, and Boeing will be
available to answer questions.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee
will be held on March 6, at 5:30 p.m.
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Councilmember McColgan extended kudos to all recent commission applicants, and wished good
luck to Decatur and Thomas Jefferson High Schools' sports programs for both schools reaching
this year's state competition level. He encouraged citizens to stop by the new Big Brothers and Big
Sisters office located at 333" and Pacific Hwy So, to inquire about volunteer opportunities. He
announced Federal Way will host the USA Softball Tour in August; this tournament will involve
96 teams and will greatly benefit the local community's economy.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reported she attended a farewell reception for former Deputy Mayor and
Councilmember Joel Marks, who recently relocated to Oregon after a 2 I-year residency in Federal
Way. She also reminded citizens of the city's upcoming 10110 Anniversary Celebration taking place
on Monday, February 28, at 5:30. She congratulated Council member Gates on her recent
reappointment to the Sound Transit Board.
Mayor Park reported on his attendance at the City/Lakehaven Liaison Committee on February 8,
and his attendance at A WC's Legislative Conference in Olympia on February 9-10. He announced
he will be attending the next South County Mayors' lunch on February 16; the South King County
Economic Development meeting on February 18; and the Volunteer Recognition Dinner on
February 25, at 6:00 p.m., at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. He also encouraged all citizens to
attend the city's 10110 anniversary celebration-photo exhibits will be displayed by the Historical
Society, as well as tours of all city facilities, including city hall, the Federal Way Municipal Court
and the Police Department.
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley announced the "Community Literacy Event" sponsored by Capitol
One, in an effort to support reading and learning during the month of March. He noted staff is
currently preparing a proclamation for the event, with the kickoff scheduled for March I,
beginning at 5:00 p.m., at the SeaTac Mall.
Mr. Moseley noted the City Manager's Office will be changing the city departments to an
automated phone system beginning February 16, due to staff shortages from the hiring freeze. He
noted the intention is to make this changeover as a customer friendly option; anyone wishing to
speak to an operator can do so by pressing "0" after dialing the direct line 661-4000.
He also addressed the Council's concern regarding the receipt of e-mails from staff and citizen; he
noted there are currently options available, and to contact either the City Manager's Office or the
MIS department to have the system set up.
City Manager Moseley announced he will be out of town over the Presidents' Day weekend; in his
absence, he has appointed Public Works Director Cary Roe as Acting City Manager.
He reminded Council members there will be no executive session this evening.
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IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of 8:20 p.m.
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N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk