Council MINS 05-15-2001 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
May 15,2001- 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 of7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar; and
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Dean McColgan.
Mayor Park excused Councilmember Eric Faison.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Burbidge led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
ProclamationlMental Health Month
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Pegi Moll, Development
Specialist ITom Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation.
b.
Proclamation/Cancer Relav for Life
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to Robin Lulich; she
thanked Council for the proclamation and extended an invitation for all to participate in
the Cancer Relay for Life being held at the Federal Way High School Memorial Stadium
on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2001.
ORIGINAL
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c.
City Mana¡¡erlIntroduction of New Employees
City Manager David Moseley introduced Kim Scattarella, who was recently hired to fill
the position of engineering plans reviewer in the city's Department of Community
Development.
d.
City ManagerÆmerging Issues
Mr. Moseley announced there were no emerging issues.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Pat Smithson and Sandy Nelson introduced five local teens who are participating in the
2nd annual Federal Way Junior Miss competition.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/Mav 1. 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved
Council Bill #267/Public Parks Code Amendment/Enactment Ormnance-
Approved Ordinance #01-388
Interlocal Agreement with Federal Way Fire Department-Approved
Plannin¡¡ Commission AppointmentlUnexpired Term-Approved/Sophia
McNeil appointed
c.
d.
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
Yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
ParkslRecreation Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF THE
FOLLOWING PERSONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION,
ALL FOR 3- YEAR TERMS: DON DENNIS, GEORGE PFEIFFER, BILL
FOULKES, AND LISA WELCH; AND THE 3- YEAR APPOINTMENT OF
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NEIL HELLICKSON AS AN ALTERNATE TO THE COMMISSION;
COUNCILMEMBER HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
b.
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Skate Park Bid Award
Yes
Yes
Yes
COUNCILMEMBERBURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE SKATE PARK
BID AWARD; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
VII.
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
Yes
Yes
Yes
a.
Council Bill #268/Five-Story Wood Frame Buildings Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
W ASIllNGTON, AMENDING CHAPlER FIVE OF TIIE FEDERAL WAY CITY
CODE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE-STORY WOOD FRAME
BUILDINGS.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #268/FIVE-
STORY WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS CODE AMENDMENT TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON
JUNE 5; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
b.
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
Yes
Council Bill #269/Height & Landscaoing Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
W ASIllNGTON, AMENDING CHAPlER 22 (ZONING) OF TIIE FEDERAL WAY
CITY CODE TO ADDRESS HEIGHT AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR
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PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, SCHOOLS, GOLF COURSES
AND GOLF DRIVING RANGES.
COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED COUNCIL BILL #269/HEIGHT &
LANDSCAPING CODE AMENDMENT TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT
AT THE NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 5; COUNCIL-
MEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
Yes
Excused
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
Yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on issues discussed at various regional meetings she
participated recently. She announced the next meeting of the FinanceÆconomic
DevelopmentlRegional Affairs Committee will be held on May 23, at 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Burbidge also updated Council on discussions held during her
attendance at recent regional meetings. The next meeting of the Parks! Recreation!
Human ServiceslPublic Safety Committee is scheduled for June 11, at 12:00 noon. She
further noted upcoming productions at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
Councilmember Hellickson had no report for the evening.
Councilmember McColgan extended "kudos" to Eagle Scout Jeff Crowder for his
outstanding work on improvements to the BPA trail's 324th Street entrance. He
announced the next meeting of the Land UselTransportation Committee is May 21, at
5:30 p.rn.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar recognized students ITom Decatur High School who were in
attendance at the evening's meeting. She extended thanks to all who participated in the
successful special events honoring Mayor Nakasato during his recent visit to the city.
Mayor Park noted his attendance at the AsianlPacific Conference in Seattle; also
attending were City Manager Moseley and Mayor Nakasato of our sister city of
Hachinohe, Japan. The next meeting of the Economic Development Oversight
Committee will be held on May 23, at 8:00 a.m.
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Ix.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley noted the current paving project at 320th Street and Pacific
Highway South is near completion-weather permitting, the project is due to be
completed by mid-June. He also reported on the recent e-govemment forum held to
enlighten citizens on the city's new project.
City Manager David Moseley announced tonight's executive session has been canceled.
x.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) - Canceled
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) - Canceled
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Park adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of7:32 p.m.
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City Clerk