Council MINS 06-19-2001 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
June 19,2001 - 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 of7:05 p.m. .
Councilmembers present: Mayor Mike Park, Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar,
Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Gates, Michael Hellickson, Eric Faison, and
Dean McColgan.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk
Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Kochmar led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Proclamation! Amateur Radio Week
Deputy Mayor Kochmar read and presented the proclamation to John Hirsh, President of
the Federal Way Amateur Radio Club; she higlùighted the importance of the service in
our community during an emergency.
Mr. Hirsh accepted the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for the
recognition.
b.
Parks & Recreation Commission! Appreciation Recognition
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented plaques of appreciation to Jim Baker, Dini
Duclos, and Marion Bartholomew in recognition of their efforts in serving two terms on
the Parks & Recreation Commission.
ORIGINAL
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c. Diversitv Commission Aopreciation Recognition
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented certificates of recognition to Johnathan
Sim, Christina LoPinto, and Diane Landsinger in appreciation for serving as a Federal
Way Diversity Commissioner from May 31, 1998 - May 31,2001.
d. Diversity Commission Introductions/Certificates of Aooointment
Councilmember Burbidge read and presented certificates of appointment to the Diversity
Commission to Anel Mercado, John Kamiya, Trise Moore, Juan Sanchez, and Donna
Williams.
e. Citv Manager/Introduction of New Emoloyees
City Manager David Moseley announced there were two new officers in the Public
Safety Department; he asked Chief Kirkpatrick to come forward with the two new
recruits, Kristopher Krusey and Jeffery Otto to be sworn into office.
City Clerk Chris Green administered the oath of office to Officer Krusey, and Officer
Otto.
f City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no emerging issues.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Larry Paterson, spoke in regards to the Celebration Park Big Toy project; he noted he was
glad to see it move forward, however he would like to see added citizen input on
configuration.
Michael MacIntosh, spoke to Council regarding the current zoning code issues, he voiced
his growing disappointment with the division between community church leaders and
city government.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/June 5. 2001 Regular Meeting -Approved
Vouchers-Approved
Monthly Financial Report! Aoril 200 I-Approved
Council Bill #270/ Code Amendment/Traffic & Vehicles/
Chaoter IS/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-391
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e. Council Bill #271/Code Amendment! Administration/Chapter 2/
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-392
f Council Bill #272/Code Amendment/ImDound Authorization/Chapter 15/
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-393
g. Council Bill #273/Code Amendment! Animals/Chapter 4/
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-394
h. Council Bill #274/Code Amendment/Criminal/Chapter 6/
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #01-395
1. Emernencv Medical Services (PMS) Levv/Resolution-Approved
Resolution #01-378
J. 2002 Community Development Pass-Through Acceptance-Approved
k. 2001 Citywide Pavement Marking & Channelization/Contractor Selection-
Approved
1. SR99 at So 330th Street Improvements ProiectlFinal Acceptance-Approved
m. Addition to Planning Commission Work Program/New Retail Sales
Establishments Definition-Approved
n. Interlocal AgreementlWater Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) -
Approved
o. Replacement of Totaled Unmarked Police Vehicle-Approved
DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER MCCOLGAN SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes
Faison Yes
Gates Yes
Hellickson Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
Yes
VI. PUBLIC HEARING
Brainard ComDanv PropertyAbatement/29006 Military Road So
Mayor Park read into the record the procedures to be followed for the public hearing and
opened the hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Staff Report
Community Development's Code Compliance Officer Martin Nordby briefly updated
Council on the background of this property, and outlined the steps the city has taken with
this property.
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Citizen Comment
No citizen comment.
Hearing no citizen comment, Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
City Council Deliberation
Resolution/Confirm & Levy Tax Assessment for Abatement Costs
Approved Resoluti(Jn #01-~
w>C(
COUNClLMEMBER MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ABATEMENT EXPENSE AND
AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29006 MILITARY ROAD SOUTH;
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge Yes
Faison Yes
Gates Yes
Hellickson Yes
Kochmar Yes
McColgan Yes
Park Yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Authorization for Purchase of Celebration Park Big Toy
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Services Department Park Planner Jon Jainga briefly updated
Council on the Celebration Park Big Toy proposal. He outlined the necessary funds and
funding sources, including the new Celebration Park Banner Program.
The Council concurred this was a wonderful opportunity to respond to citizen requests
for more play ~ructures at the park.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE
CELEBRATION PARK PLAY STRUCTURE EXPANSION PROJECT, WITH
THE TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF $81,574, WHICH INCLUDES
W ASBINGTON STATE SALES TAX AND A PROJECT CONTINGINCY, AND
MOVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED KOMPAN INC PACIFIC,
ELEMENTS PLAY STRUCTURE (ELE400014-3717B) - PALACE, 2 ROCKERS,
1-(4) SHELL FUNNYBONES, WmCB INCLUDES A 30% DISCOUNT AND
FREE INSTALLATION FOR A TOTAL COST OF 534,053; COUNCILMEMBER
HELLICKSON SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Yes
Kochmar
Yes
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Faison
Gates
Hellickson
Yes
Yes
Yes
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #27S/Code Amendment/Chapter 11. Article III!
Park Regulations
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ARTICLE III TO CHAPTER 11 OF TIlE FEDERAL
WAY CITY CODE. PARK REGULATIONS (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 91 -82)
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL
#275/CODE AMENDMENT/CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE III/PARK REGULATIONS
TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING, JULY 3, 2001; DEPUTY MAYOR KOCHMAR SECOND.
Councilmember Hellickson noted he would like to have further research done on
prohibiting smoking in public parks.
The main motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Faison
Gates
Hellickson
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
Yes
Yes
Yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be held June 27th at 9:00 a.m.; and she
updated the Council on various regional issues.
Councilmember Burbidge announced the next meeting of the ParkslRecreationlHuman
Services/Public Safety Committee meeting will be held July 9th at 12:00 noon; she also
updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings.
Councilmember Hellickson expressed his thanks to Barbara Reid, Bob Kellogg and H.
David Kaplan on their combined efforts on the new play structure at Celebration Park.
Councilmember Faison had no report.
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Councilmember McColgan announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee meeting will be held July 2nd at 5:30 p.m.; and reminded citizens of upcoming
events in the community.
Deputy Mayor Kochmar reminded citizens of upcoming community events such as the
Kiwanis Salmon Bake on July 27th and the Federal Way Family Fest which begins on
August 25th.
Mayor Park updated Council on his attendance at various regional meetings and
community events, including the opening ofthe new Twin Lakes Park-n-Ride. He also
noted he would be attending the Association of Washington Cities (AWe) Conference in
Bellevue.
x.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley updated Council on the success of the recent amnesty
period the Municipal Court allowed. For a brief period, offenders were allowed to come
into the court to pay the original fines, where any and all penalties would be waived; he
added the court received approximately $18,000 during this period.
Mr. Moseley gave a brief recap of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services
Department's Fishing for Fun at Steel Lake Park. He noted 350 children participated and
caught 538 fish.
He announced the 320th and SR 99 improvements are nearing completion. The final stage
will consist of installing the new traffic signals at the intersection; he noted the
improvements made should drastically improve the traffic in this area.
City Manger David Moseley reported good news from the Legislature on the 1-95 backfill
monies, which should be fully funded through the operating and capitol budgets.
He further reminded Council for the need for an executive session for the purposes of
discussing Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a), and Potential
LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1 )(i); it will last approximately thirty minutes
with no action anticipated.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a)
Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
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At 8: 19 p.m. Mayor Park announced Council would be recessing to executive session for
approximately thirty minutes, with no action anticipated.
At 8:55 p.m. Assistant City Manager Derek Matheson announced an extension of the
executive session of approximately fifteen minutes.
Council returned to Chambers at 9:05 p.m.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Park adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m.