Council MIN 10-21-2003 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 21, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of7:02 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan,
Councilmembers 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 Eric Faison led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Federal Way Youth Soccer Association Recognition
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the recognition to Perry Woodford. Mr. Woodford
thanked the Council and Parks Commission for their support of youth sports programs.
b.
Certificate of Appreciation/Weyerhaeuser Company
Mayor Burbidge noted the certificate is in appreciation to Vicki Bunker who is both a
Weyerhaeuser employee and Human Services Commissioner; who oversaw the
development and production of the service guide "Finding Help in Federal Way". She also
noted Samantha Gerkey of Weyerhaeuser Desktop Publishing and Penny Paul of the
Weyerhaeuser Foundation for their help in putting this guide together.
c.
Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation to Sherry Whitlatch, a community
advocate. Ms. Whitlatch thanked the city for their support of these programs.
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d.
Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Jerry Sprute has been hired as a
Prosecutor in the Law Department. Mayor Burbidge welcomed Mr. Sprute to the city.
e.
Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to discuss tonight.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Mayor Burbidge stated the Council would not hear any citizen comments tonight, which
are directly related to the appeal hearing of the Hearing Examiner's decision to approve
Sound Transit's proposed Transit Center project. She noted since tomorrow's hearing is a
closed record appeal, the Council cannot consider any evidence that was not part of the
record before the Hearing Examiner on July 17, 2003.
Patricia Owen, spoke regarding concerns over wetlands on and near her property.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
1.
J.
k.
1.
m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/October 7, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
Council Bill #332/Create Steel Lake Management District No.1 -
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Ordinance #03-452
Diversity Commission Business Plan 2003-2004 -Pulled and approved
separately
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Reappointment-Approved
2003 CDBG Amendment to Federal Way Domestic Violence Victims
Advocate Program-Approved
HomeSight Master Loan Agreement-Approved
Addition of Review of Sign Regulations for Freeway-Oriented Businesses to
2003 Planning Commission Work Program-Approved
Bathymetry Mapping-Approved
Quadrant Residential South Preliminary Plat - Resolution-Approved
Resolution #03-396
Electric Winches/Request for Proposal-Approved
City Hall 2% for Art Opportunities-Approved
Create Steel Lake Management District Advisory Committee No.1 -
Resolution-Approved Resolution #03-397
51 st SW Storm Mainline Replacement (Crestview ShorecIub)/1 00% Design
Approval & Authorization to Bid-Approved
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COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROV AL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled item (c )/Diversity Commission Business Plan 2003-2004.
The motion to approve Consent Agenda items (a), (b), (d), (e), (t), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1),
and (m), passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
Consent Agenda Item (c)/Diversity Commission Business Plan 2003-2004:
Councilmember Kochmar noted there was a slight change in the Diversity Commission's
Business Plan, she asked Diversity Commissioner Bryon Cooper to come forward and brief
Council on the change.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DIVERSITY
COMMISSION'S 2003-2004 BUSINESS PLAN WITH AN AMENDMENT UNDER
TRAINING TO READ: "BEGIN THE FAMILIARIZATION PROCESS WITH
CURRENT CITY PRACTIVES RELATIVE TO DIVERSITY MATTERS AND
OFFER ADVISORY RECOMMENDATIONS AS APPROPRIATE TO THE CITY
COUNCIL AND STAFF"; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Delay of Annexation Resolutions
Councilmember Faison reported that due to additional procedural elements including
obtaining legal descriptions from the county, the annexation resolutions would be delayed
until potentially a meeting in November.
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VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #333/Code Amendments Updating Chapter 9, Licenses and
Business Registration
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX TO CHAPTER 9 OF THE
FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE REGARDING MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS
(AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-229).
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED COUNCIL BILL #333/CODE
AMENDMENTS UPDATING CHAPTER 9, LICENSES AND BUSINESS
REGISTRATION TO SECOND READING/ENACTMENT AT THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMEBER 4, 2003; DEPUTY MAYOR
MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Dovey
Faison
Gates
yes
yes
yes
yes
Kochmar
McColgan
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported on her attendance at various regional meetings and noted
Metro King County is facing a 7.5 million shortfall in 2004, therefore service changes
might be more difficult. She also reported on the "Lights of Love" program through St.
Francis Hospital.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked the Community Caregivers Network and city hall
employees for their United Way campaign. She noted this is the time of year when families
are in most need. She noted it was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and reported on
various community events.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee meeting would be held Tuesday, October 28th at
5:00 p.m. He also noted there would be a City Council Special Meeting/Study Session
immediately following where Economic Development would be discussed.
Councilmember Dovey spoke to thank Public Works Director Cary Roe and his Surface
Water Management staff. He thanked staff for all the projects in the last 5-7 years that have
enabled Federal Way to deal with the recent unprecedented rainfall.
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Councilmember Faison announced the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee would be held November 3rd. He also announced a meeting in the Redondo East
area would be held on at Mark Twain Elementary School on November 23rd at 6pm where
annexation will be discussed.
Deputy Mayor McColgan spoke to thank those volunteers in the community who
consistently give their time and efforts for youth in our community. These volunteers allow
children and youth in our community experience sports programs.
Mayor Burbidge thanked the Arts Commission for the Arts Harvest reception, she
reminded everyone to visit the gallery at city hall and vote for your favorite in the people's
choice category. She reported on her attendance at regional meetings where transportation
and annexation issues were discussed. She encouraged citizens to attend upcoming events
in the arts.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley reported on the recent rainfall in the Northwest. He stated a
100 year rain event would expect 4.2-4.3 inches and Federal Way received 4.57 in a 24
hour period. He thanked Public Works staff, including Surface Water Manager Paul Bucich
and his staff on their hard work and consistent monitoring of the situation.
He was also pleased to announce Olympic Pipeline has withdrawn their legal challenge and
now acknowledge that our proposed franchise language does not violate federal law. He is
hopeful Olympic will return to the bargaining table as soon as possible to finalize a
franchise agreement that provides the city with adequate information on Olympic's safety
program.
Mr. Moseley also noted last week's United Way/Human Services fundraiser was a success!
The staff participated in a silent auction, chili cook off and calk walk to raise money for
these important programs. He thanked all who were involved and donated.
He further noted the Executive Session scheduled for tonight has been canceled.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) -CANCELLED
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XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.