Council MINS 04-18-2000 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 18, 2000
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, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Dean McColgan and Phil Watkins.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Londi Lindell and City Clerk Chris
Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember McColgan led the flag salute.
ID.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclamation/Sister City of Hachinohe 71" Anniversary ofIncOl:poration
Deputy Mayor Kochmar presented the proclamation to Lise Church, President of
the Sister City Association. Ms. Church expressed great pleasure in the benefits
being afforded through the Association, including city government information
sharing, networking and student travel. She extended an invitation for citizens to
attend future association meetings held monthly at City Hall on third Wednesdays at
6:30 p.m.
b.
Proclamation/Boys & Girls Club looth Birthday
Councilmember McColgan presented the proclamation to John Evans, Executive
Director of the Federal Way Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Evans noted his witnessing of
the countless number of children and teens who have been positively affected by the
Club and its programs.
ORIGINAL
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2000 - Page 2
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c.
Proclamation/Youth Reco!!nition Week
Deputy Mayor Kochmar presented the proclamation to Saeropda Kim, Vice-Chair
of the Youth Commission. Ms. Kim thanked Council for this recognition, and
invited citizens to attend the upcoming Youth Recognition Celebration at Saghalie
Junior High School on Thursday, April 20th, at 7:00 p.m.
d.
Proclamation/Earth Day
Deputy Mayor Kochmar presented the proclamation to DarIa Wise, the city's
Water Quality Coordinator, who, on behalf of the Public Works Department,
thanked the Council for recognizing this very important event.
e.
Economic DeveloDment Update
Economic Development Executive Debra Coates updated Council on the new city
center signage currently under development by selected students of the Seattle Art
Institute; first drafts should be available by April 25th. She also noted the Federal
Way marketing brochure is now in the process of being printed; the document
reflects a classy and classic design for many different uses, e.g., city tourism and
recruitment opportunities. She will be meeting with the selected landscape architect
regarding the international district updates and changes. The sign incentive program
has $135,000.00 remaining currently, which fund will be fully exhausted with the
remaining 216 businesses in the program. In addition, Ms. Coates discussed various
methods for pursuing the recruitment of high tech corporations to the city, such as
utilizing the services of an economic development intern to review similar
recruitment opportunities being practiced by other cities in the area.
f.
City Mana!!er/Introduction of New City Employees
City Manager introduced four new employees to the city. William Drake, Police
Officer; Rae Iwamotol, Court Clerk II; Lonnie Hanson, Court Clerk I; and John
Mulkey, Street Systems Engineer.
g.
City Manager/SDirit A ward (added item)
City Manager David Moseley awarded Dr. Doug Kim an Honorary SPIRIT Award
for his assistance to the Council and staff while recently in Asia on the Sister City
trip. The City Manager commended Dr. Kim, who is not only a member of the
Sister City Association, but also a highly regarded medical doctor within the
community.
Dr. Kim accepted the Honorary SPIRIT Award, thanking the City Manager and
Council for the honor.
City Mana~er/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley asked Public Works Water Quality Coordinator DarIa
Wise to update Council on the emerging issue of recent soil sampling conducted on
Maury/Vashon Island, and along the shoreline between West Seattle and southern
King County.
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2000 - Page 3
She distributed information recently released by the Seattle-King County Public
Health Department, regarding preliminary findings from soil sampling of
Maury/Vashon Island and the southern mainland coastline of King County,
including Federal Way. The study shows that over the past thirty years, soils in
these areas exhibit elevated levels of arsenic and lead believed to be a result of the
decades of copper smelter operations in Ruston, Washington. Additional analysis of
this data will continue; a final report by the Public Health Department - Seattle &
King County is scheduled to be released in late June 2000.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ryan Long. Gary Orsborn. Richard Whitaker. Ron Williamson. Mary Edmund.
Stan Holmes. Cathleen Reese. and Mike. representing the Habitat Condominiums,
spoke regarding their concerns of continual activities surrounding the nearby New
Horizon Motel, causing serious and adverse conditions affecting their properties.
They are currently working with Public Safety to institute a block watch program;
and requested city assistance in resolving the current problems in their area.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar asked the City Manager to have staff look into the
identified problems and report back to the Council.
Mayor Park noted the city is aware of these ongoing problems and asked Chief
Wood to review the situation for reporting back to Council; in addition, he
requested that police officers attend the condominium's future monthly meetings.
City Manager Moseley also noted the city has been aware of this problem and has
been in contact with surrounding residents, he asked citizens to continue working
on other avenues for safety, such as the block watch program.
Councilmember Hellickson reported he lived at the Habitat Condominiums several
years ago, and the problems were even apparent at that time. He advised citizens to
contact 911 at any time they feel there is a problem.
Denny Lense~rav. representing Puget Sound Energy, announced the company's
new customer information system being offered to the citizens of Federal Way.
John Welch, spoke in favor of the upcoming school levy, encouraging citizens to
vote in support of current school programs.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/March 21. 2000 Regular Meeting - Approved
Voucher/April 18. 2000 -Approved
Monthly Financial Report/Month of February - Approved
c.
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2000 - Page 4
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d.
Council Bill #247/Carry Forward Budget Adiustment/Enactment Ordinance
- Approved Ordinance #00-368
Council Bill #248/Valley Com Public DeveloDment Authority/Enactment Ordinance
- Approved Ordinance #00-369
11th PI So Storm Drainage Pipe Repair Proiectlloo% Design Ap.proval &
Authorization to Bid - Approved
King Conservation District Noncomœtitive Grant - Approved
Resolution/Fli!!ht Track Modifications - Approved Resolution #00-312
Sacajawea Soccer Field Imorovement Bid Ap.proval - Approved
Parks and Recreation Commission 2000 Work Plan - Approved
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f.
g.
h.
i.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
VI.
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
Yes
Yes
Yes
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates extended her appreciation to Dr. Kim for being an invaluable participant in
past Sister City delegation trips she attended. The next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held April 25th, at 2:00 p.m. She recently
attended the Suburban Cities and Regional Transit Committee, and will be chairing the next
meeting of the Central Link Task Force.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on her attendance at the South King County Human Services
Forum; next week she will be attending the Regional Law, Safety & Justice Committee. She also
announced a cooperative work party for the Hybelos Stream will be held on "Earth Day",
Saturday, April 22nd, beginning at 9:00 a.m., on the east side of Pacific Hwy South--for further
information, contact Daria Wise in the city's Public Works Department. Councilmember Burbidge
announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services & Public Safety Committee
will be held May 18th, at 12:oo noon.
Councilmember Hellickson noted he attended the Easter egg hunt sponsored by the city. He
extended kudos on the outstanding job of the Parks Department staff who sponsored the event, and
which was enjoyed by all participating.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee
will be held on May I", at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins requested the New Horizon Motel staff update be placed on the May 2nd
regular Council meeting agenda; Councilmember Kochmar concurred.
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2000 - Page 5
Councilmember McColgan noted that City Council meetings are an excellent opportunity for
citizens to express their community concerns and issues before Council; he encouraged citizens to
contact Councilmembers by phoning, e-mailing or attending public meetings. He also thanked the
private industry for providing corporate sponsorship of the recent Sister City trip.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar also thanked corporate sponsors of the Sister City trip; she reflected on
the importance of the trip in building relationships, and the opportunity of becoming familiar with
other nations of the world through the advancement of the internet and other technologies. She
congratulated Mayor Park on his outstanding representation of the city during the Asian trip.
Mayor Park reported that he was extremely proud to lead the trip to Asia; a total of eleven
delegates attended and represented the city. He reminded everyone of the upcoming Youth
Recognition Night, to be held at Saghalie Junior High School on Thursday, April 20th, at 7:00.
The next meeting of the Oversight Committee will be held at city hall on April 26th, at 8:00 a.m.
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported the city has sponsored two budget open houses, the first
being at Decatur High School, and the second at the SeaTac Mall. He commended the
Management Services Department on their presentation and information on revenues vs.
expenditures. He has received positive feedback from citizens attending the session; the meeting
was videotaped and will be broadcast on Channel 28.
He announced the city has commenced a public facility feasibility study to determine whether or
not a meeting/performance hall is feasible in Federal Way, and if it could potentially provide a
tourism opportunity for the city. An open house on the study will be held at Dumas Bay Centre
tomorrow, April 19th, at 6:30 p.m.
The City Manager announced that municipal court's video arraignment has successfully begun; the
process will save money and time on the transport of defendants between the Regional Justice
Center in Kent and Federal Way Municipal Court.
He further reminded Council of the need for an executive session for purposes of discussing
pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(i), and property acquisition pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(c); it will last approximately one hour fifteen minutes, with action anticipated.
VID.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Pendin!! Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 IOn )(i)
Prooerty Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 11 O(l) (c)
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Park announced Council will be recessing to an executive session for
approximately one hour fifteen minutes, with action anticipated.
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2000 - Page 6
At 9:40 an extension of the executive session was announced. Council returned to chambers at
9:50 p.m.
COUNCllMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ANY NECESSARY PURCHASE DOCUMENTS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTIES LISTED BELOW IN CONNECTION WITH THE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT S. 320ffi/SR99 FOR FAIR MARKET
VALUE, AS DETERMINED BY APPRAISALS, AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO CLOSE THE TRANSACTIONS:
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
Parcel No.
1050050-0110 and 0130
162104-9041
762240-0015-08
082104-9052-01
082104-9194
Harsch Investment Properties LLC
Washington Mutual Savings Bank
Sears, Roebuck Company
Wells Fargo Bank
Arco
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Hellickson
Kochmar
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
McColgan
Park
Watkins
Yes
Yes
Yes
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Park
adjourned the regular meeting at 9:52 p.m.
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