Council MIN 06-03-2003 Regular
FED ERAL WAY CITY CO UN CIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 3, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan,
Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary (¡ates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Riclmrdson, and City Cierk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Amy Pearsall has joined the Law
Department as the new Staff Attorney.
b.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Mr. Moseley stated there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dr. Elizabeth Chen, spoke to Council to report on Highline Community College's progress.
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V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/May 20, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
Youchers-Approved
Monthly Financial Report! April 2003-Approved
Pacific Highway South HOY LaneslPhase II Bid Award-Approved
c.
d.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
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Cancellation of Westway Townhouses Renovation Project, a 2002 CDBG
Capital Project of $34,680; and, Allocation $160,000 from the Cancelled
Project & Additional 2003 CDBG Capital Funds to Westway Street
Lighting Program
Mayor Burbidge read into the records the procedures to be followed for the public hearing
and opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m.
Community Development Block Grant Coordinator Kelli O'Donnell made a brief
presentation to Council outlining the projects and reallocation of funds.
There was no public testimony.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Burbidge closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2002 AND 2003
CDBG USE OF FUNDS, AND CANCELLATION AND REALLOCATION OF
PREVIOUSLY AWARDED PROJECTS; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Diversity Commission Appointments
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED THE APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN
COOPER, TERESA CAMACHO, AND DIANA GONZALEZ TO THE DIVERSITY
COMMISSION AS REGULAR VOTING MEMEBERS ALL WITH 3- YEAR
TERMS THROUGH MAY 31,2006; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
b.
Ethics Board Appointment
yes
yes
yes
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COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ETHICS
BOARD MEMBER DENNIS GREENLEE, JR. TO A 3- YEAR TERM ENDING ON
JUNE 30, 2006; COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
VIII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #323/Municipal Facility
yes
yes
yes
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PARAGON
BUILDING AND VACANT LOTS ON SOUTH 333RD STREET AND THE EXECUTION
OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED COUNCIL BILL #323 TO SECOND
READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON
JUNE 11,2003; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and
distributed a written report to Council on Sound Transit projects and the Federal Way
Transit Center.
Councilmember Kochmar noted she would be attending the Airport Communities Coalition
meeting tomorrow and reminded citizens of the upcoming Soroptomist Flag Day
ceremony. She announced the next meeting of the Parks, Recreation, Human Services, and
Public Safety Committee would be held on June 9th at 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance, Economic Development,
Regional Affairs Committee would be held June 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Councilmember Dovey also noted the Flag Day ceremony, he encouraged citizens to attend
and listen to the great speaker that is scheduled to speak on the history of the flag.
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Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held June 16th at 5:30 p.m.
Deputy Mayor McColgan recognized local high school athletes and announced the next
meeting ofthe Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held June 13th at 8:00 a.m.
Mayor Burbidge thanked staff for a wonderful volunteer recognition dinner! She reported
on her attendance at various regional meetings and encouraged citizen to take advantage of
the wonderful events in the performing arts around the city.
X.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the City Hall purchase. He noted the second
reading of the ordinance would go before Council at the special meeting scheduled for June
11th at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Moseley gave a brief update on the Community Center project; he noted the architects
will give an update at the special meeting on June 17th before the regular meeting. He was
also pleased to note, the city has received over 300 responses to the on-line survey.
He added the city takes over the operation ofthe Kenneth Jones Pool at the end of the
month. June 25thWill be the grand opening of the pool under the city's management.
City Manager Moseley reminded Council and citizens of the public meeting for the new
parks on the former Thompson and Armstrong properties.
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Mr. Moseley further reminded Council ofthe need for an Executive Session for the purpose
of discussing Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and Property
Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) for approximately fifteen minutes with no
action anticipated.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:46 Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing to Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing Potential LitigationIPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i); and
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) for approximately fifteen minutes
with no action anticipated.
a.
b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b)
Council returned to Chambers at 8:05 p.m.
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XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m.