Council MIN 07-01-2003 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 1,2003 - 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 of7:05 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan,
Council members Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Park led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
ProclamationlNational Aquatic Week
Mayor Burbidge read and presented Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
Jennifer Schroder with the proclamation proclaiming National Aquatic Week. Mr. Schroder
accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
b.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley announced there were no new employees to introduce tonight.
c.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
Mr. Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to discuss at tonight's meeting.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, spoke reminding citizens that fireworks are illegal within the city limits.
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John Karl, owner of the Siesta Motel, spoke to Council regarding his concerns with traffic
and specifically motorcycle noise and the use ofthe Jake Brakes on the streets adjacent to his
property.
Councilmember Kochmar asked to have this placed on the next Parks/Recreation/Human
Services/Public Safety Committee meeting.
Will Kneduk, spoke regarding Sound Transit's financial issues and liability to the citizens it
represents. He also distributed written information on Sound Transit's maximum limits on
lawful debts. (Clerk's Note: No testimony was heard regarding the Federal Way Transit
Center.)
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Minutes/June 11,2003 Special Meeting & June 17,2003 Regular Meeting-
Approved
Vouchers-Approved
Monthly Financial Report-Approved
Steel Lake Management District -Approved Resolution #03-386
Set Public Hearing for Adoption of 2004-2009 Transportation Improvement
Plan (TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) -Approved Resolution
#03-387
Pena Preliminary Plat -Approved Resolution #03-388
Council Bill #324/ Amendment Updating Chapter 6, Criminal Code -
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-445
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
VI.
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
COUNCIL BUSINESS
To Support the Assembly of the Boeing 7E7 in Washington State-Resolution-
Approved Resolution #03-389
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE ASSEMBLY OF THE BOEING 7E7 IN WASHINGTON ST ATE;
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a.
Council Bill #325/Code Amendment Changes to Business Park Use Zone
Charts
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CHAPTER 22 (ZONING), ARTICLE XI,
DISTRICT REGULATIONS (BUSINESS PARK ZONING CHARTS).
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED COUNCIL BILL #325 TO SECOND
READING AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ON JULY 15,2003; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Council Bill #326/T-Mobile Franchise
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING VOICESTREAM PCS III CORPORATION, A
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUpy RIGHTS-OF- WAY OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, WITHIN THE SPECIFIED FRANCHISE AREA FOR
THE PURPOSES OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
OF ITS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIXTURES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT,
CABLES, ACCESSORIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN A PORTION OF THE RIGHTS-
OF-WA Y WITHIN AND THROUGHT THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED COUNCIL BILL #326 TO SECOND READING
AND ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 15,
2003; COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
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VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on the goodwill Water Polo game between the Parks
Department and the Public Safety Department at the Kenneth Jones Pool, she noted it was a
good time had by all! She further reported on her attendance at various regional meetings.
Councilmember Gates announced she would not be reporting on the Federal Way Transit
Center with her Sound Transit update, and would be recusing herself from any deliberation,
discussion, or action on the Transit Center, should it come before the Council.
Councilmember Kochmar updated Council on her attendance at various regional meetings;
she also spoke to thank the many members of the community and staff who have been
working diligently on the Community Center project, including C.T. Purdom, Chair of the
Advisory Board. She was pleased to announce the grand re-opening of the Kenneth Jones
Pool and her attendance at the SeaTac Mall redevelopment meeting. Councilmember
Kochmar spoke to thank the citizens who volunteer with the Multi-Service Center and
encouraged citizens to take advantage of events in the community such as the Red, White,
and Blues Festival.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee regular meeting would be held July 22nd at 2:00
p.m. in the Mt. Baker conference room.
Councilmember Dovey had no report this evening.
Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation meeting
would be July ih at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Deputy Mayor McColgan noting tonight's resolution supporting the production of the Boeing
7E7 in Washington State, recognized the efforts of state legislators Tracey Eide, Mark
Miloscia, and Skip Priest for supporting the Boeing industry in the area.
Mayor Burbidge reported on her attendance at the Association of Washington Cities (A WC)
Conference in Spokane with other Council collogues. She further noted upcoming regional
meetings and activities she would be attending.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to note the purchase of the Paragon Building and
vacant land should close next week. He praised City Attorney Pat Richardson and
Management Services Director Iwen Wang who have been working diligently on all the
necessary paperwork to assume the existing loan.
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Mr. Moseley updated Council on the Pacific Highway/SR 99 Phase I project; he noted the
project is ahead of schedule and expects final work to be completed in mid-August.
He also reminded everyone of the Red, White, and Blues Festival at Celebration Park on July
4th. He encouraged citizens to partake in this event, with good weather expected to hold out.
Festivities begin early in the day with the fireworks display beginning around 10:15 p.m.
City Manager David Moseley further noted the Executive Session scheduled for tonight has
been canceled.
Mr. Moseley asked citizens to obey the fireworks law and enjoy the display from the Red,
White and Blues Festival. He noted the Police Department has assigned four dedicated
officers to specifically patrol for illegal fireworks.
Mayor Burbidge highlighted some of the many activities that are scheduled for the festival,
and noted a full list of activities is posted on the city's website.
x.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Potential LitigationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)-canceled
Property AcquisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b) -canceled
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m.