Council MINS 07-02-2002 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2002 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
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1.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmembers Eric Faison, Linda
Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Mayor Burbidge excused Deputy Mayor McColgan, and Councilmembers Mary Gates and
Michael Hellickson.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley. City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris
Green, and Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Faison led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
City Manager/Introduction of New Employees
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce two new employees: Eric Fox who
has been hired as a new Surface Water Maintenance Worker 1; and Stacey Holland who
has been hired as a lateral Police Officer.
b.
City Manager/Emerging Issues
City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, spoke in concern of illegal fireworks use in his neighborhood; he asked
for police to be vigilant in enforcing the city's ban on fireworks.
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V.
a.
b,
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j,
k.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/June 18,2002 Regular Meeting -Approved
Vouchers-Approved
Monthly Financial Report-Approved
Council Bill #298/Non-Conforming Uses/Single Family Residential Code
Amendment/Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #02-419
Council Bill #299/Non-Conforming Structures/Single Family Residential
Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance_-Approved Ordinance #02-420
Council Bill #300/Portion ofS 298'h Street Vacation/Enactment Ordinance-
Approved Ordinance #02-421
Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Phase II Improvements Project (S 324'h
to S 340th St)/85% Design Status Report-Approved
So 364'" St Culvert Replacement Project/l 00% Design Approval &
Authorization to Bid-Approved
DraftI-5/SRI8/SRI61 Triangle Study -Approved
Stripe Rite Contract Amendment/Pavement Marking-Approved
Regional Disaster Plan/Public & Private Organizations in King County/
Interlocal Agreement -Approved
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND.
Councilmember Faison pulled Item (i)/Draft I-5/SR18/SRI61 Triangle Study.
Councilmember Kochrnar pulled Item (k)/Regional Disaster Plan/Public & Private
Organizations in King County/Interlocal Agreement.
The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (d). (e), (t), (g), (h), and G) passed
as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
yes
yes
yes
excused
excused
Consent Item (i)/Draft I-5/SRI8/SRI61 Triangle Study:
Councilmember Faison asked for a brief staff report and background on this item.
Public Works Traffic Engineer, Rick Perez provided a brief presentation on Triangle Study
for 1-5, SRI8 and SRl61. The study looks at different options for relieving traffic flow
problems at the 1-5 interchange.
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COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT 1-
5/SR18/SR161 TRIANGLE STUDY AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
yes
excused
yes
yes
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
excused
Consent Item (k)/Regiona1 Disaster Plan/Public & Private Organizations in King
County/lnterlocal Agreement.
Councilmember Kochmar asked for a staff report on this item.
Public Works Director Cary Roe gave a brief overview of the plan and how it was
developed. He noted it provides a legal framework within which organizations in King
County can share resources in times of larger scale emergencies.
Council commended staff for working collectively with other agencies for ongoing
planning of potential disruptions caused by emergencies.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(k)/REGIONAL DISASTER PLANIPUBLIC & PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN
KING COUNTY/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; COUNCILMEMBER PARK
SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
V1.
yes
excused
yes
yes
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
excused
PUBLIC HEARING
2003-2008 Transportation Improvement Plan
Mayor Burbidge read into record the procedures to be followed for the 2003-2008
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) Public Hearing and opened the public hearing at
7:28 p.m.
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Staff Report
Public Works Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave a brief presentation on the 6-year
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). He noted the plan, which is a requirement for
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grant funding, is updated annually with new projects and revised to take off completed
projects.
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Citizen Comment
H. David Kaplan, spoke in concern over the discussion of an I-5/312'h interchange study.
He is opposed to locating an off ramp at the 312'h location, where it would disrupt
neighborhoods and park property.
Barbara Reid, spoke in support of the road improvements on the TIP including the triangle
study at 1-5 and SRI8; and noted concerns over the discussion of potentially locating an 1-5
off ramp onto S 31th Street.
. City Council Deliberation
Councilmember Kochmar asked for clarification on funding such a study for a possible I-
S/31th off-ramp.
City Manager David Moseley adyised Council that approval of the Transportation
Improvement Plan as presented would give staff direction and allow them to begin looking
for other possible funding opportunities of each item. He also reminded Council that if
other funding opportunities are not found, the allocation of funds for all items including a
potential study would be further discussed in budget hearings and subsequently approved
with the budget.
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Burbidge closed the Public Hearing at 7:53
p.m.
. Resolution -Approved Resolution #02-366
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE 2003-2008 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP)
AND ARTIRIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN (ASIP) AS PRESENTED;
COUNCIL MEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
yes
excused
yes
yes
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
excused
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Parks/Recreation Commission Appointments
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Councilmember Kochmar noted she was pleased with the quality of applicants who applied
for the Parks & Recreation Commission, and thanked all those who applied.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPOINTMENT OF THE
FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE .3- YEAR PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSIONER TERMS: CINDY DODGE AND JESS BIRTCHER, AND
FURTHER MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF ADE BRIGHT AND DEBRA
MCCORMICK TO ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TERMS;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
yes
excused
yes
yes
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
excused
b.
Ethics Board Appointment
Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to announce the re-appointment of Bill Linehan to
the city's Ethics Board.
COUNCIL MEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF BILL
LINEHAN TO THE ETHICS BOARD TO SERVE A 3- YEAR TERM;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Park
yes
excused
yes
yes
Faison
Hellickson
McColgan
yes
excused
excused
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar extended her thanks to Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her
staff for all their hard work in planning this years Red, White, and Blues Celebration. She
noted she would be attending a community celebration honoring Maryann Mitchell; and
reminded Council of the upcoming study session with Sound Transit on July 16'h She
further announced the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety
Committee would be held July sth at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Park noted he attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference
in Yakima along with Mayor Burbidge. He also congratulated the Sister City Baseball
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Team; and announced the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be
held July l2'h at 8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held July 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Burbidge also noted her attendance at the A WC Conference in Yakima; and thanked
and congratulated the many staff and volunteers that have planned this years Red, White
and Blues Celebration. She wished all a safe and enjoyable 4'h of July holiday.
Ix.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the recent Sister City Baseball Tournament. He
was please to report the Federal Way team won two out of three games, and noted the trip
was overall a very worthwhile and successful trip for everyone in attendance.
Mr. Moseley was pleased to report the city has recently been notified we have obtained
regional transportation funding for Phase II; Federal Way's share totals 2.85 million
dollars. He thanked Public Works Director Cary Roe and his staff for securing these funds.
He reminded Council and citizens of the July 4th Red, White, and Blues Festival that is
planned for Celebration Park is fast approaching. He extended his thanks to Parks Director
Jennifer Schroder and her staff for preparing such a wonderful event year after year;
festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with the fireworks display at 10:15 p.m.
City Manager David Moseley notified Council that Public Works Director Cary Roe and
Parks Director Jennifer Schroder would be taking their sabbatical leave in the month of
July. He added the sabbatical leave benefit is available to department heads who have given
10 years of service. Kurt Reuter will acts as Parks Director in Ms. Schroder's absence, and
Ken Miller will act as Public Works Director in Mr. Roe's absence.
Mr. Moseley reported on the Municipal Facilities Advisory Committee, who have already
done a great deal of work. He noted the Committee is scheduled to view other municipal
facilities in the area over the next few weeks.
He reviewed the results of the survey on the permit process, which was mailed to
approximately 3600 customers, has now been compiled into a document which was
distributed to Council. He was pleased to point out that by and large the comments received
were positive; some areas of improvement haye also been identified.
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City Manager David Moseley noted the presentations on the Capital Facilities process have
wrapped up. Presentations have been made to various community groups and at Open
Houses; a presentation was also taped for play on Federal Way TV Channel 21.
Mr. Moseley read an e-mail received from a citizen who recently had a positive experience
with Parks Maintenance staff. He commended Parks Director Jennifer Schroder and her
staff on a job well done.
He reminded Council of the need for an executive session for the purposes of discussing
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Property Acquisition/Pursuant
to RCW 42.30.1 10(1)(b); for approximately thirty minutes with no action anticipated.
x.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:] 6 p.m., Mayor Burbidge recessed the Federal Way City Council regular meeting into
executive session for the purposes of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW
42.30. I 10(1 )(i) and Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10(1 )(b); for
approximately thirty minutes.
a.
b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1 )(i)
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(1 )(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 8:40 p.m.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m.