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adjacent downtown site on 20th Avenue South. The gallmain@federalwaymirror.com ARCADD proposal would Two companies presentfocus heavily on creating ed competing visions for a true “cultural” center for a possible performing arts the city. and conference center in P.J. Santos of Lorax Partdowntown Federal Way. ners offered a different ARCADD Inc. of approach, saying his Newton, Mass., and firm would look at NEWS Lorax Partners of the downtown as Seattle responded to a blank slate to be the city’s Request for filled by the council Qualifications. and the residents of They shared their viFederal Way, and offered sions for downtown Federal examples of his firm’s sucWay with the city council in cess with downtown revitala special meeting Sept. 18. ization in the region. Dr. Hisham Ashkouri Ashkouri, who flew of ARCADD shared yet in from the Boston area another bold vision, one to give his presentation, that would compliment outlined his vision for the the proposed Crystal performing arts and conferWay project his firm has ence center (PACC). potentially planned at an [ more ARTS CENTER, p. 8 ] By GREG ALLMAIN
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Federal Way’s first indoor shooting range has generated a buzz among gun enthusiasts and law enforcement. Federal Way Discount Guns opened the longawaited shooting range on Monday at 1401 S. 324th Street. The indoor range features top-notch ventilation and soundproofing, with more than a dozen lanes for target practice. Federal Way gun owners who travel to shooting ranges in Puyallup, Tacoma and Ravensdale now have one in their own backyard. For members of the Armed Defense Training Association, the shooting range marks a milestone. The non-profit ADTA promotes responsible firearms events and education at the region’s ranges. [ more RANGE, p. 12 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.
Max Barrett, 3, holds up a large mouth bass he caught caught last Saturday at Steel Lake in Federal Way. PHOTO COURTESY OF Michael Barrett
Boy catches whopper at Steel Lake By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com
Michael Barrett, a lifelong Federal Way resident, sent this photo of his son’s whopper of a catch. Max Barrett, age 3 and a half, caught this large mouth bass on Saturday at Steel Lake in Federal Way. “He’s a fishing addict. He always wants to go fishing,” Michael said of his son, who comes from a long line of fishing addicts in the family. “Nobody in my family has ever caught a bass that size. To be honest, I didn’t know there were fish that big in that lake.” Usually, the Barretts catch trout at
Steel Lake. Michael thought his son had hooked a bird, based on the way Max’s fishing pole was bending and pulling him along the dock. Fellow fishermen offered a net to assist with Max’s big catch. Michael Barrett estimated the fish weighed about 10 pounds. He had the photo of Max and the fish printed on a Tshirt, and planned to give the shirt to his son tonight. There’s also a vacuum-sealed large mouth bass in the freezer, and Max has been able to sample his bounty. “There was no talking him out of throwing the fish back,” Michael said. “Every time he gets home, he wants to eat his fish.”
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Candidate revises details about his military service Lacey. Stoddert said he looked into Flygare’s credentials after meeting Roger Flygare, a Demohim at a banquet in August. crat running for When confronted District 30 state on the discrepancy representative, of his claims, Flyacknowledged that gare’s website was he made inaccurate revised to correct statements about the statement on his military service. serving “two tours In public stateof duty in Vietnam.” Flygare ments including a Stoddert posted questionnaire for his findings at the King County Demowww.theveteransvoice.com. crats as well as his own Flygare told The Mirror campaign website, Flygare that he misspoke. Flygare claimed he served two tours clarified that he served two in the Vietnam War. tours of duty in the military, The issue was raised by but only one in Vietnam. Thom Stoddert, a retired That tour lasted about a U.S. Army veteran from [ more ELECTION, p. 19 ] By ANDY HOBBS
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The new ramp from State Route 18 to State Route 161 opened Wednesday in Federal Way. The ramp is part of the triangle project to ease traffic congestion at Interstate 5, SR 18 and SR 161. The new ramp takes drivers across I-5 with an exit at Enchanted Parkway South, near Wild Waves Theme Park. In July, the new flyover ramps at I-5 and SR 18 opened in Federal Way, six months ahead of schedule. More than 20,000 vehicles are expected to use the ramps daily.
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Is a garbage station coming to town? • Proximity to Federal Way’s downtown entryway King County held an • Land use compatibility open house Sept. 27 at the with adjacent properties Auburn Senior Center • Sensitive areas (wet(808 Ninth St. SE, lands) that are on or Auburn) to discuss near the proposed NEWS possible locations site for a new garbage • The site’s close transfer station for proximity to the South King County. newly expanded Bow The old transfer station Lake Transfer station. in Algona is being shut Reader comments down. The county is eyeing Readers made the follownew locations, including ing comments on The Mirone that would be located ror’s website in response to just east of I-5 on South 320th Street in Federal Way. this report on the proposed garbage station. King County transfer • Connie Larson Milton stations are facilities where garbage hauling companies, Gregerson: Of course, King County wants Federal businesses and residents Way to smell as bad as they can bring their waste. The city seeks input from think we are! Who would even possibly consider residents about the possibility of a garbage transfer putting a garbage transfer station less than a half station located in such a central part of Federal Way. mile from the downtown commercial area! Don’t tell According to city spokesme...the same people who person Chris Carrel, the brought you a methadone city is concerned about clinic and sexually violent the potential location for a predator housing! number of reasons: • Kim Rogers Hintz: • Increased traffic conHow stupid...I hope the gestion and safety issues Mirror staff reports
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Decatur student wins $10,000 Nordstrom scholarship: Decatur High School’s Stephanie Stanek received a $10,000 scholarship and MacBook Air from Nordstrom earlier this month. Ten students from the Western Region of the U.S. received the award out of the 1,100 who applied for it. This scholarship, referred to as “Ten4U,” is offered to 80 high school juniors in the 31 states where a Nordstrom fullline or Rack Stanek store is operated. Stanek is Decatur High School’s ASB treasurer, DECA president, Honor Society vice president, and also an active member of her community. Every student who receives this award finds out by being surprised at school. Ellen Greene, the director of the Nordstrom Scholarship Program, delivered the scholarship with a little help. Store managers, HR directors, Stephanie’s family and other Nordstrom employees all crammed into Stephanie’s classroom to award her the scholarship. Along with a giant check, they brought along cupcakes for the whole class to enjoy while celebrating her achievement. Stephanie hopes to attend Stanford University, and is ecstatic upon receiving the $2,500 a year scholarship.
businesses on both sides of I-5 fight this. Lets just build it in the middle of town! Traffic is bad enough...now let’s add large trucks to the main corridor of town... smart! • Diana Noble-Gulliford: Federal Way has historically been King County’s dumping ground. We became a city to have a voice in our community and to stop the rampant growth, lack of adequate roads, unkept parks, the endless permitting of apartment complexes and to have our own police force. The committee and county can do better than choosing a site in Federal Way. Not building it on a flood plain? All of Auburn, Kent and Algona/Pacific are on flood plains. Have they stopped building in the valley? • Glenn Sawyer: What was wrong with the old one at Algona? The new one at Bow Lake is nice but with odd diagonal backup configurations so you can’t just scoop out of your pickup tailgate in to the pit.
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• Aries (March 21-April 19): Fulfill your desire for organic growth in Federal Way’s quality of life. Surround yourself with activities that generate life. The Federal Way Community Garden Foundation sets a prime example. Gardens across the city grow food for the hungry, teach children about nature and foster community pride.
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• Taurus (April 20-May 20): Avoid harboring hatred toward the now-defunct Tacoma smelter that polluted Federal Way parks with arsenic. For peace of mind, remember the lifetime of carcinogens you have already ingested, including car exhaust, paint fumes, fast food and cable TV news.
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• Cancer (June 22-July 22): Focus your attention on U.S. Fish and Wildlife, who refuse to tell The Mirror what kind of illegal exotic fish were found in a raid in Federal Way. All you want to know is what type of illegal fish these people sold on the black market. Also, if you need cheap tiger testicles, email ahobbs@federalwaymirror.com. • Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Take comfort in knowing that nursing home residents have a right to romance, and that love knows no limits. Encourage your elders to explore romantic interests, whether at church choir practice, at a support group for singles, or in the parking lot behind Denny’s. • Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seek refuge in nature and recharge your soul. Visit the boardwalk at West Hylebos Park. Stroll barefoot on the beach at Dash Point State Park. Walk along the BPA Trail and wave at the man who’s wearing only boots. • Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Bonding with residents is a cumulative process with a long-term goal. The more Federal Way bonds with residents, the more pride residents will feel toward their city, and the more ownership they will take for their city’s well-being. • Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Live for today, and treat each day like a new page in your life story. This Friday’s episode will include a speeding ticket from a photo-enforced school zone in Federal Way. Increase the likelihood of paying a smaller fine by fighting the ticket. • Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The frozen yogurt fad is calling your name, but proceed with caution, because the next guy who calls it “fro-yo” is getting kicked in the groin. • Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A hot romantic encounter awaits the Gemini today, which is a bummer, because you’re a Capricorn. • Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Years ago, everyone laughed when you said that Federal Way needed an elected mayor system, but that’s because you said it in a funny German accent. • Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Give your patriotism a boost by voting in the November election. Define your criteria for leadership. Ignore the artificial and embrace the genuine. Consider moderate leaders who know when to swing for the fences. Choose the candidate who takes charge, instead of the candidate who looks for the person in charge.
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What is the city center’s future? The future of downtown Federal Way has suddenly moved from behind the scenes political chatter to the front page. Several parallel events have merged into one major question: What is the future of our city center? The community has been waiting years for an awakening that brings a vibrant, attractive downtown of shops, restaurants and culture worthy of this growing and diverse population’s aspirations, needs and goals. A city on the cusp of adulthood, Federal Way is well situated to become the regional hub that links Seattle and Tacoma. But will it? Along the way, we have been teased with ideas and pretty pictures while other cities have moved their visions from paper to reality. Are we finally going to see movement? What are the challenges? Are we being teased again? At a special council meeting last week, we were reminded that a new performing arts and conference center at the old Toys R Us site has moved closer to being a part of our downtown. Two firms responded to the city’s request for proposals. But one, ARCADD of Massachusetts, has already tested the city’s patience. A year ago, ARCADD wanted to buy city land and partner with City Hall to energize the central business core. The dramatic pictures of the Crystal Palace were the talk of the town. But ARCADD missed the deadline for providing the city a check for $150,000, seemingly small change in
a project of this magnitude, and the identity of the major investor was elusive. Last January at the mayor-council retreat, economic development director Patrick Doherty showed the council staff concepts for downtown. This seemed to be a fall-back position and suggested that confidence in ARCADD was slipping. At last week’s meeting, Dr. Hisham Ashouri from ARCADD flew in from Boston to reiterate his company’s interest. He announced that ARCADD would have the earnest money check delivered to City Hall by Oct. 2. Some city council members, who are losing patience, thought it would have been smart to bring the check with him that evening. There also seemed to be questions about whether there is a new major investor. Lorax Partners has entered the fray as a contender. Lorax has a lot of regional experience with downtown areas. However, they inadvertently provided the humorous moment for the evening as their Powerpoint presentation led up to their “vision for Federal Way” with everything but a drum roll. But the air went out of the room as their next slide was blank! They explained it was a “blank slate” that the citizens could fill in to determine the future of downtown, but after the build up, it raised questions of how much creative thought they had put into understanding Federal Way and its needs. The council was again shown the planning department’s drawings as other options to consider. [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner
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• Gemini (May 21-June 21): Rather than wait for a miracle, create the conditions for your own opportunities to grow. Find inspiration from South King Fire and Rescue, which sowed the seeds for a 9/11 memorial in Federal Way.
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Thoughts on shooting coyotes in Federal Way In the police blotter, there was a report of an officer dispatching a coyote on 320th Street. Two things: number one, the main diet of coyotes is rats. Rats will prove to be a far greater problem than coyotes. Ask Bainbridge Island. And number two, I really don’t like the discharge of weapons in this neighbor-
hood. We have enough trouble with the discharge of weapons, without unnecessary police discharges.
James Dofelmier, Federal Way
Please save the IB program at TJ I am a senior at Thomas Jefferson who is concerned with the future of the International Baccalaureate program at my school. The IB program is an international organization with international standards that
students are tested on in May. I am worried about the effect of Standards Based Grading on the quality of education at TJ. The new grading system rewards people who only give enough effort to pass instead of shooting for an “A” on every assignment. I have seen multiple statistics that show that the overall scores on IB and AP tests taken last year by Thomas Jefferson High School students were significantly lower than those of years past, [ more LETTERS, page 5 ]
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www.federalwaymirror.com [ LETTERS from page 4] and I have no doubt that this is because of the mentality that passing is just as good as getting 100 percent. In the old system, there was very little difference between a 65 percent and a 70 percent, which could be the difference of one question, but in the new system, the 65 percent would be failing, and the 70 percent would be just as good as a perfect score, which has led to the use of the phrase “Federal Way A” to describe a barely passing score. As the Federal Way standards continue to decline, they become farther away for the IB standards that remain constant, which in the near future may result in fewer students passing IB exams and receiving an IB diploma. In order to save the International Baccalaureate program at Thomas Jefferson, Standards Based Grading must be revised in order to be able to differentiate between high quality work and mediocre work.
Justin Allmaras, Auburn
Hobnobbing with the city’s important folks Haven’t you figured out yet how the city council is running this city? They the council, except the two new ones and one of the others that is still new, think they have all the answers. We the little people pions that pay their salary — what we think doesn’t count. It’s the people that hobnob with the mayor
or council people that get listened to. We need new people on the council. The old ones, mayor included, are so attached to their status of presumed importance, they can’t see the forest for the trees. Just venting.
Norma Blanchard, Federal Way
Kochmar, Asay for state rep. Linda Kochmar has demonstrated herself to be a true public servant, working to implement sensible policies that have benefited our city. I am confident she will do the same in Olympia as our representative. In the middle of a busy campaign, Katrina Asay devoted valuable time and energy to host a wonderfully successful fundraiser for breast cancer research Sept. 15. Katrina is committed to our community first and is running to continue serving us effectively in Olympia. Thanks Katrina for continuing to make a difference in the 30th District.
Mark Koppang, Federal Way
experience that gave me a satisfying feeling that we could do something positive in the lives of our youths and our community, especially the young people that do not have anyone to show them the rules of this game called life. The next time I saw Roger, he stopped by a barber shop that I owned to spread the news that he was running for city council. I remember because it was especially hot and he was working on some of his signs in the parking lot. I offered him to come in and work on them in the air conditioning. I can’t help but want to support a person that isn’t afraid to do his own work and his part in the community. Any person that can give their time to kids in need of direction, any person that fights to keep families together, any person that leads by example and gets his/her hands dirty and understands what the community needs from the bottom up has my devout support. That is why I support Roger Freeman.
Dennis Styles, Federal Way
Freeman earned This is why my support, vote I like Flygare I first met Roger Freeman at an event that Nandell Palmer hosted for fatherless children in the Federal Way area. At that event, Nandell, Roger, myself and a few other gentlemen helped a group of young men with issues from what to wear for a job interview to giving free haircuts to handing out items such as ties, socks and deodorant. It was a very humbling
[ ROEGNER from page 4] Can ARCADD, which has yet to produce, or Lorax, which didn’t bring anything applicable to Federal Way, really be the answer to our downtown needs? There is a lot of hope riding on the answer. There is also a feeling among some that the city is adrift with options, but no clear vision is coming from the administration. The council is cautious about ARCADD and Lorax, and remains confused by the role of the city’s new lobbyist to the economic development discussion. There are other concurrent challenges facing the city. King County believes a new garbage transfer station is needed. Where will it go? There are five possible sites. One is in Federal Way just across the freeway from downtown. And there are two locations in Auburn under consideration. Leaders in both cities don’t seem to want it because of its potential impact on their business districts. But it is our waste. What will we do with it? Will city leaders work together to find a
Roger Flygare is first of all a husband, parent, and small business owner. Roger, a Washington Certified Court Reporter, employs court reporters and other legal services employees. When his country called, he answered. He’s a decorated Vietnam veteran who served in Vietnam. He chose to continue his service as a court reporter. At different times, he was
constructive regional solution? Or will it deteriorate in to another NIMBY debate? An even bigger decision for downtown’s future is approaching: where will the south link of Sound Transit go after it leaves Highline Community College? The general concept was to proceed down Highway 99/Pacific Highway to S. 272nd Street near Federal Way’s northern city limits, then on to Tacoma. The mayor and council want it to go down I-5 because they think it will be faster and cheaper. But others want it to continue on Highway 99, as it may provide the best opportunity for energizing downtown with commercial growth and jobs. Sound Transit is conducting a study that should provide critical data for the discussion. Behind the scenes, the community is losing patience with the lack of action from City Hall. The city council is losing patience with ARCADD, and looking to the mayor to provide clear direction. Some regional business and political leaders are starting to wonder,
elected as the president of both of his statewide professional organizations. He has successfully worked with members of the state Legislature on a number of issues. He has clearly shown his ability to work across party lines to make a difference. Now he is asking for your support to work within the legislative process. He wants to expand educational opportunities for all of us. He believes that only a healthy community can raise healthy children. He believes that equal opportunity enhances everyone. He supports expanded public transportation including light rail to improve everyone’s opportunities. He will be a strong advocate for fundamental fair change in state funding of all parts of public education. He feels that full funding is the only way Washington will be a full participant in the 21st century’s new technology.
Walter Brooks, Federal Way
I will invest in Linda Kochmar Linda Kochmar will make an outstanding state representative for the 30th District. She is smart, compassionate, and savvy. We have important issues like funding education first. Linda is committed to doing just that. She believes the children are our future. It’s just a very smart investment.
Marie-Anne Harkness, Auburn
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what’s going on in Federal Way? They will watch closely to see how our local leaders respond to all these challenges. Will ARCADD produce a check on Oct. 2? Even if they do, will the council feel confident enough to finalize an agreement? Will the council members feel they have enough information to determine whether ARCADD or Lorax Partners have shown enough to consider either one for a future partnership at the Oct. 16 meeting? Then where does the transfer station go, and, what is the best route for light rail? These are big challenges, with big opportunities, that will require unusual leadership and vision. But another year has passed without progress. The pressure is on to produce, or the feeling that we were teased again will strain city government’s credibility. Much of this will play out against a backdrop of politics. Next year, the mayor and three members of the city council are up for election.
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.
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NEWS Federal Way police report that three suspects were arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies. Two convenience stores in Federal Way were robbed at gunpoint Sept. 19. Surveillance video showed two suspects holding up the Chevron gas station, 1712 S. 356th St., and the 7-Eleven, 28719 Military Road S. One photo shows a robber holding a gun to a clerk’s head. The store clerk at the 7-Eleven was violently assaulted, police said, and a suspect’s gun was discharged in the incident. About 30 minutes later, another robbery took place in Renton. Federal Way police report that two suspects and a vehicle were identified. An adult male and adult female were arrested Friday at a residence in south Seattle, according to police. A third suspect was arrested at a residence in Renton, following surveillance and a search warrant. The investigation is ongoing to determine how many robberies are linked to these suspects, who have not yet been charged as of press time. Kent police are investigating a pair of robberies that may be related.
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[6] September 28, 2012
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Konstantin Kurkov, a Federal Way registered nurse, surrendered his license to the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and is prohibited from ever holding a health care credential in Washington. The commission suspended Kurkov’s license in April 2011 after he was charged with second-degree rape in King County Superior Court. His agreement to surrender his nurse’s license completes the legal process, according to the Department of Health. The commission alleged that while employed at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Kurkov examined a patient in the emergency department for back pain without orders from a health care provider, inappropriately touched the patient, and didn’t follow standard medical proce-
property. • Dine ‘n’ Dash: At 11:51 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, a man walked out on a $55 bill at Denny’s. Witnesses saw the man leave in his vehicle, and were able to record his license plate number. The man was later located at his residence, where he admitted to his crime. • Costly temper tantrum: At 4:21 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, the suspect “threw a temper tantrum,” according to the report, and damaged approximately $1,000 worth of goods in the store. • Federal Way hacker: At 8:57 a.m. Sept. 20, a man who resides in California contacted Federal Way police regarding $18,000 that had been transferred from his account to another man’s account, with the second man being a Federal Way resident. • Costly mistake: At 10:37 a.m. Sept. 20 in the 31000 block of 36th Avenue SW, a man’s daughter left their garage door open for a short time. Unknown suspects walked into the garage and stole approximately $3,700 worth of belongings. • Straight forward approach to home burglary: At 2:03 p.m. Sept. 20 in the 35000 block of 16th Avenue South, a woman reported that an unknown suspect had kicked in her front door and stole her laptop and flatscreen TV. • Heavy haul: At 2:49 p.m. Sept. 20 in the 31000 block of 53rd Avenue South, the victim reported that the outboard motor for their boat had been stolen by unknown suspects. dures. The patient filed a complaint with the hospital and Federal Way police. In May 2012, Kurkov pleaded guilty in Superior Court to second-degree assault. As part of the plea agreement, he agreed to surrender his nursing credential. The assault allegedly took place in March 2011 while the patient and Kurkov were alone in an examination room. The charging document says that after inspecting the patient’s back, Kurkov allegedly asked to check her stomach. Kurkov allegedly then inserted his fingers into the patient’s vagina, wearing no gloves. Kurkov had been accused twice prior to this incident of inappropriate contact with patients. A St. Francis spokesman said that the two prior allegations were investigated — one by police and the hospital, the second by just the hospital. No evidence was found to terminate the nurse, or for police to make an arrest. The hospital terminated Kurkov’s employment after the 2011 incident.
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Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna announced that one-time claim forms were being mailed out to 34,000 Washington state homeowners who lost their homes due to foreclosure in recent years. Homeowners who had mortgages serviced by Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, and who also lost their homes between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2011, are eligible
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“The program is very simple. We’re talking about 750 seats. The reason we chose a 750-seat auditorium is very simple. It’s because we’re going to develop a modular auditorium,” he said. “One of the concerns we have is that if you have a large auditorium, and it’s empty, that’s a lost revenue. But if you divide it into some components of 150 seats each…it gives you flexibility.” Ashkouri’s vision would include an amphitheater with a stage. But not just any kind of stage, Ashkouri indicated. “The outdoor stage, is going to be made of glass. I want that to be for the children of the city,” he said. Outside of the performing arts, Ashkouri said he would like to integrate elements that allow people to work in the visual arts, the culinary arts and so on. Other properties that the city is holding onto, but are not directly related to the PACC project, could be used toward the creation of an academy for the arts and technology, Ashkouri said. Another part of the proj-
ect would be a hotel, which Ashkouri also addressed. “I have talked about it with our investors, and we’re talking about a fourstar hotel, not a three-star hotel,” he said. “We’ve raised the number of rooms to make it profitable, to about 250 rooms… If you build Crystal Way across the street, which is really more of a five-star building, you’ll want to have quality comparable to that. It’s critical that the hotel be a well-built, well-designed, high quality hotel.” P.J. Santos, co-founder of Lorax Partners, was not as detailed in his specifics for any particular design for the PACC. He focused on thinking of the downtown area as a “blank slate” and also cited his firm’s experience in the region, especially in revitalizing downtown Bremerton over the past decade. “Why is it a blank slate?” Santos asked the council, referencing his PowerPoint presentation. “This is about creating a vision, a reliable, executable vision that we believe can happen now. And that vision is not done by us, in a closet, and
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Patrick Doherty, director of community and economic development, said the next steps for the council regarding the proposals from ARCADD and Lorax Partners ideas would include the needed “due diligence.” The earliest the council might act on either one of these proposals would be at its Oct. 16 meeting, Doherty said. As for the proposed Crystal Way project’s home, the former AMC Theaters site on 20th Avenue South, Doherty said Ashkouri and one of his financiers indicated a major step forward is coming soon. “They stated the earnest money and a new purchase and sale agreement will be presented to the council by the next council meeting on Oct. 2,” Doherty said. Ashkouri and ARCADD need to have $150,000 on hand in order to meet the earnest money requirement. The architect and his firm have been pursuing the former AMC Theatres site since July 2011. To read past stories and learn more, visit www. federalwaymirror.com.
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Deficiencies in Federal Way High School’s existing design that will be addressed if the capital levy passes. See a larger version of this chart on The Mirror’s website. COURTESY OF FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Architect notes serious deficiencies in FWHS By Greg Allmain gallmain@federalwaymirror.com
Jane Hendricks of SRG Partnership Inc. gave a presentation to the Federal Way School Board on Sept. 25, informing of the desperate need for a complete rebuild of the aging Federal Way High School. Starting with a photo from 1936, Hendricks showed the constant progression of construction on the FWHS campus. In the process of the high school’s “accretion,” a number of serious problems arose, Hendricks said. Among the school’s 20 restrooms, only three are compliant
with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The building has 48 entry/exit points, a condition that raises concerns for the security and safety of the students, staff and administrators inside. Hendricks shared another revelation about the current building. “If you walk along this purple line,” she said, referencing another graphic from her presentation, “all the way from here, to the other end of the school, you’re walking more than a quarter of a mile.” The sprawling state of the current building means that many classrooms do not receive adequate natural light for the learning activities that take place inside, Hendricks said. (Read more about the architect’s report at federalwaymirror.com)
it’s OK to the punish the students now and in the future, by depriving them of a new school, because we’ve got a bone to pick about student success in the past.” The fired up parent said this argument uses faulty logic, using the Seattle Viaduct and 520 bridge as examples of what might happen when this kind of thinking is applied. “That logic would suggest we allow the viaduct to crumble in an earthquake. We’d allow a cracked floating bridge to sink to the bottom of Lake Washington, because some people are speeding when they drive,” he said. “It doesn’t make sense.” Edmiston cited research dating back to 1993 that shows a direct correlation between infrastructure and student performance, saying the opposition group again failed the logic test in opposing the new school project. “And I’m quoting now: ‘Children attending schools in subpar conditions score
up to 10 percentile points lower on standardized tests, even after controlling for poverty.’ 10 points. If we want performance, we need a new school. Logic dictates…(that we need to) get an environment that is not falling apart around these students. Give them the tools they need.” Addressing the opposition’s statement that Federal Way High School students do not leave high school prepared for college, or only get into second-rate colleges, Edmiston rattled off a list of colleges and universities that FWHS students have made it into, including: Stanford, University of California-Berkeley, Princeton, Brown, Cornell, Columbia and MIT. Edmiston also pointed out the students who have been accepted to the challenging and exclusive military academies of the Air Force, Navy and Army. Edmiston closed with an impassioned plea, citing the public comments of a group of students from the Sept. 11 meeting, and another group of students who were present for the Sept. 25
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meeting. “I invite all of you that were here tonight to coldly, objectively, measure for yourself, whether the obvious education, passion, articulateness, the vision, the drive, the sacrifice, the sense of community exhibited by these four students and those three girls last week, justifies that these students are deserving of a new school as much as any student(s), in any district, in any state in this country. I say shame on us, for ever publicly arguing that our students aren’t so deserving. Shame on us,” he said.
Opposition to levy This statement, submitted by former Federal Way School Board member Charlie Hoff, appears in the voters pamphlet: The current Federal Way High School does not graduate many kids who are either prepared to succeed in college or gain employment in living wage paying jobs. The school district should offer us a plan to change this before we spend our dollars on replacing this facility. Colleges are ranking the current school poorly and there are no employers who are seeking the school’s graduates. The school district needs to show the voters a specific plan, with an estimate of its costs, before the voters approve any expenditure for the replacement of Federal Way High School. We urge the school district provide a specific plan for the replacement of this school prior to authorizing the expenditure of our dollars. Simply replacing the buildings without addressing the needs of the community isn’t a wise choice for taxpayer’s dollars. Let’s not put the cart before the horse!
About the levy In the Nov. 6 general election, voters are being asked to approve a $60 million levy. The money will help rebuild FWHS, improve playground equipment at Federal Way elementary schools, and help standardize the district’s security camera systems. The remodeling of Federal Way High School is the district’s top priority as far as construction projects. The district has saved $50 million for the project, which has a total estimated cost of $110 million. The capital levy will be less costly because there will be no interest payments. The district expects the cost to homeowners would be $92 per year for every $100,000 of assessed property value.
[12] September 28, 2012 Dan Goede at the new [ RANGE from page 1] Mark Knapp, a local attorney who writes a column about firearms for The Mirror, helped inspire the ADTA’s formation with a December 2010 column titled “Federal Way needs a shooting arts center.” In the column, Knapp explored the potential cultural and economic impact of a local shooting range. “We want to see this place be a huge success,” Knapp said. “With a facility like this, there’s no limit.” Knapp joined ADTA members Ed Streit and
shooting range on Monday in Federal Way. They complimented the facility as a clean and appropriate place to practice, even for families. “Anyone can buy a gun,” Goede said. “They have an obligation to learn how to shoot those guns safely and responsibly.” The range requires membership and background checks for every customer, all in the name of safety. Business owner Moe Baghai also wanted a clean and health-conscious facility. The gunfire is barely au-
www.federalwaymirror.com dible outside the building, where a massive ventilation system takes up an entire outside wall. Inside the range, the system constantly cleans the air, removing up to 700 pounds of airborne lead every nine months. For 22 years, Baghai has operated his gun shop in Federal Way, formerly at a location on Pacific Highway South. The shooting range adds another dimension to both his business and the local culture. “It gives people a place to come to, a place to gather and share their hobbies,” Baghai said, adding that the
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Law enforcement The shooting range also solves a problem for Federal Way police. Officers no longer need to leave Federal Way to practice their marksmanFederal Way Discount Guns owner Moe Baghai wanted a clean ship. Through an arrangeand health-conscious indoor shooting range. Andy Hobbs, The Mirror ment with the shooting range, Federal Way police Police Department, which I think it’s a safer way to can sharpen their profilacks the finances to build practice than to take a truck ciency while on duty. and maintain a local range, full of guys and go to the When a Federal Way ofwas sending ofmountains.” ficer uses deadly ficers to train in “This is a great force, weapon Learn more Puyallup. proficiency means example of the “This availabilfewer bullets are private sector • Federal Way Discount ity to use a range, fired — and that merging with the Guns and Indoor Range is financially, this means a safer located at 1401 S. 324th St. public sector for is the next best community, said the good of the The range is open 10 a.m. thing,” Sumpter Federal Way to 9 p.m. Monday through community.” said. “This is a Police Cmdr. Kyle Cmdr. Kyle Sumpter, Sunday, except holidays. great example of Sumpter. Call (253) 927-5229. Federal Way police the private sector “Nobody’s a • The Armed Defense merging with the master at anyTraining Association public sector for thing unless they (ADTA) is based in Federal the good of the train a lot and Way. The group sponsors community.” regularly,” said Sumpter, a regular events at local For civilians, gun safety recent contestant on The shooting ranges. Monthly History Channel show “Top coincides with practice and meetings focus on the familiarity. Shot.” safety and educational “This is structured, Several police departaspects of gun ownership. organized and controlled,” ments in the area have Contact (206) 979-9877 or Sumpter said of the new their own private shooting ed@edstreitimages.com or shooting range. “Frankly, ranges. The Federal Way visit ArmedDefense.org.
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Could the 2012 edition of Federal Way High School football team do something historic this season? After the first four weeks of the season, it sure looks like something special could be on the horizon. The Eagles have the look of a state-title contender after rolling out to a perfect 4-0 start with blowout wins over four solid South Puget Sound League South Division teams. These wins have created a buzz around Federal Way and the state. It’s a buzz that hasn’t really been around the district in nearly 40 years. You see, state title contending football teams in Federal Way have been few and far between. Federal Way High School is the only football program in the city to ever play in a state tournament. The Eagles have done it only three times since the school was originally built in 1938, when leather helmets were the uniform of choice. The first two state appearances came in the mid-1970s, during the heyday of Federal Way High School football. In total, the Eagles finished 22-3 during a two-year stretch from 1975 to 1976, and sent more than a dozen players into the college football ranks. The 1975 and 1976 seasons were also the last time any Federal Way School District football teams have qualified for the state playoffs.
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boys and girls club enrolling for fall season coed soccer The Federal Way Boys and Girls Club is currently enrolling youth for the 2012 Fall Season Soccer League. The deadline for early registration is Sept. 28. Late registration will be accepted on a space-available basis and charged an additional $5. Fall Season Soccer is a program for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Grades K-6 will be co-ed and formed from local elementary and middle schools, area and grade. The season runs from Sept. 27-Nov. 17 and games are played on Saturdays around Federal Way. The Kindergarten Clinic will run on Saturdays only from 10 to 11 a.m. The clinic runs Oct. 13-Nov. 10. The program costs $60 for first through sixth graders and $55 for the Kindergarten clinic (plus a $36 annual Club membership fee).
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Todd Beamer High School defeated Thomas Jefferson High School by a score of 6-3 in a game Sept. 21 at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. Pictured: Peter Lee kicks the winning field goal on the last play of the game. TODD DEARINGER, For The Mirror
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The Todd Beamer High School football team captured its first win of the season on Sept. 21, defeating Thomas Jefferson High School by a score of 6-3. The game began at 4 p.m., as opposed to 7 p.m., because of electrical problems with the lights at Federal Way Memorial Stadium. The Todd Beamer Titans (1-3) won on the last play of the game, thanks to a 19-yard field goal by junior kicker Peter Lee. It was Lee’s second field goal of the game, having kicked a 33-yard field goal earlier in the fourth quarter. Beamer coach Darren McKay credited his team’s defense, as well
as clutch kicking by Lee, for the victory. “He’s made that hundreds of times in practice. It’s nice to see the execution in those kinds of situations,” McKay said of his kicker. The coach added that because of the electrical malfunction in the stadium, McKay had to ask the officials for the time in an attempt to manage the clock. The stadium’s electrical power was set to be restored this week in time for Friday’s games. The Thomas Jefferson Raiders (1-3) had four turnovers compared to Beamer’s single turnover. On Sept. 28, Thomas Jefferson will travel to Auburn Riverside, while Todd Beamer will play Curtis
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In other prep football action, Federal Way High School defeated Bethel High School, 45-16, on Sept. 21. Bethel did not score until there were about 5 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Federal Way Eagles (4-0) play Puyallup High School (1-3) on Sept. 28. On Sept. 22, Heritage High School of Vancouver (1-3) defeated Decatur High School (1-3) by a score of 34-33. The Decatur Gators take on the Lakewood Lancers (13) on Sept. 28 in a 3A SPSL contest. For more scores, updates and photos, visit The Mirror’s website at www.federalwaymirror.com.
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punishing, huge middle linebackers in Rod Jones and Albert Havili. Both are listed at 6-foot-3, 235-pounds and clog the running lanes. The linebacking corps is backed by a lighting-quick secondary, led by D’Londo Tucker. Federal Way hasn’t even had the services of another firstteam, All-SPSL South cornerback. Senior J.J. McNeal broke his collarbone during a summer camp at Central Washington University. Offensively, the Eagles haven’t had any problems driving up and down the field and scoring points in bunches during their first four games. Through the first four games of the season, Federal Way averaged nearly 48 points a game, including 62 during a win over Graham-Kapowsin in the third week and a 45-16 whipping of Bethel last week. The Eagles have already scored a ridiculous 16 touchdowns this season of 30 yards or more. Even more ridiculous, is the fact that six different players have scored those touchdowns. Senior Zeek McNeal and sophomore Chico McClatcher both have three each and Tucker has a pair. The Eagles are also getting tons of respect and recognition around the state. Federal Way is currently ranked third in most of the Class 4A polls after starting the year with three blowout wins. Federal Way’s win over Emerald Ridge in the second week was even broadcast regionally on Root Sports. Obviously, there is still a lot of football to be played this year. So let’s just sit back and enjoy the ride. It could be an historic one for high school football in Federal Way.
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Tracking the grads: Cross country is competing on the 2012 Eastern Washington Universports@fedwaymirror.com sity cross country team. The junior at EWU recently ran Cross Country at the 2012 Sundodger • Meron Simon — Invitational in Seattle The 2011 Federal Way and finished fourth out grad is competing in of the top-seven for his sophomore season Eastern in the 6-kilomeat the University of ter race. After earning a Washington. Last year, freshman varsity letter Simon was one of three Simon at Eastern in 2010, she freshmen to suit up for redshirted in 2011. the Huskies and earned As a senior at Jeffera spot in his first Pacson, Jaenicke finished in 12 Championship race, 24th-place overall at the placing 67th in Arizona 2009 State Cross Counin a time of 25:28. He try Championships. also finished 20th at the • Taylor Kartes — Pac-12 Championships The Beamer grad is Kiyohara in the 1,500 meters running at Central during the spring track Washington University. season. Kartes is a junior for the • Leah Kiyohara — Wildcats and finished The Thomas Jefferson 19th overall at the grad is running her season-opening 2012 freshman season at the CWU Cross County University of LouisInvitational on Sept. 7 Jaenicke ville. Kiyohara clocked in a time of in a time of a personal-best time 17:01 over the 4-kilomeof 19:16.76 at the Winter course in Ellensburg. throp Invitational recently • Ryan Eidsmoe — The in South Carolina in the 5K. Beamer graduate is running Kiyohara was the Cardinals’ his senior season at CenNo. 2 runner and Louisville tral Washington. Eidsmoe finished in 11th-place overall. finished in 13th place overall Kiyohara was 45th overall in at the 2012 CWU Cross the race. Country Invitational on Sept. • Monica Jaenicke — The 7 in a time of 21:03 over the 2010 Thomas Jefferson grad 6-kilometer course. By CASEY OLSON
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Volleyball • Megan Stumpf — The 2012 Todd Beamer graduate is playing her freshman season at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Rams are currently 12-1 on the season and Stumpf has yet to play. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker was a terror in the South Puget Sound League for the Titans. Stumpf was voted the SPSL South’s Blocker of the Year for a team that finished out of the playoff hunt in one of the best volleyball league’s in the state. “She’s a really strong kid that is also very versatile,” said VCU head coach James Finley. “She’s got a block and good shot selection. She hits really well around the block. She’s also a very mature kid.”
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The fall of 1976 was the definition of a Norman Rockwell painting for the Federal Way High School football team. The city definitely had “Friday Night Lights” syndrome when it came to the Eagles. Ads littered the Federal Way News, wishing the Eagles good luck in the state playoffs. The team’s starting lineup was printed each week and the players were treated like kings at businesses around the city. Six packed school buses followed the Federal Way team up Interstate 5 to Seattle’s Memorial Stadium before the state championship game against Snohomish in 1976. Let’s hope this year’s edition of the Eagles has that same support from the community because the similarities between the two eras are pretty substantial. You know what they say: “History repeats itself.” Like their 1970s counterparts, Federal Way also rolled into the state playoffs a season ago after finishing unbeaten in the SPSL South. The Eagles eventually lost in the opening round to Eastlake, much like the 1975 team did in the state quarterfinals. But, like the 1976 team, last year’s squad gained a lot of much-needed experience playing in big games, and features a senior-laden roster. The 2011 and 2012 teams will also have double-digit players extend their football careers into college. The Eagles appear to have few weaknesses when inspecting their roster. Federal Way easily features the best defense in the SPSL, led by a pair of
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Federal Way High School swimmer Kenna Ramey won a state title a season ago in the 50-yard freestyle and is a favorite to do it again. MIRROR FILE PHOTO
SWIMMING: Federal Way’s Ramey leads the pack By Casey Olson colson@federalwaymirror.com
The Federal Way school district has a reputation for churning out some of the best swimmers and divers in the state. This season is no different. The most successful returner will be Federal Way junior Kenna Ramey. Last year, Ramey won the state title in the 50-yard freestyle in a time of 23.62. The Eagles also bring back
state veterans Eva Barth and Marissa Meyer. “We have some great swimmers and divers on the team,” said Federal Way head coach Carla Boone. “What really makes them successful is that all 28 girls act like a team and are always ready to congratulate each other’s successes.” Other state swim meet returners include Beamer’s Taylor Wintler, Michelle Rah and Annalise Miller, and Decatur’s Ciara Neely,
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There is a different air about the Federal Way High School cross country program this fall. No longer is longtime head coach Jean Licari patrolling the start/finish line, barking out encouragement to runners. Licari, 45, died of a rare form of cancer in January. Chris Williams takes over the program from Licari and hopes to build on what she started. The Eagles return plenty of talented runners from a season ago, especially on the girls’ side. The Federal Way girls finished 6-2 a season ago and bring back senior Khiana Duncan and sophomores Aminata Dolo, Rachel Arnold and Kayla Jacobus. Three freshmen — Karina Abramchuk, Ariya Kendrick and Kaitlin Radford — will also contribute. On the boys’ side, Federal Way finished a disappointing 2-6 last season, but should improve this season. The Eagles will be led by junior Mussie Simon, whose older brother, Meron, is now one of the top 10 milers on the University of Washington track team. Other strong runners for the boys should be seniors Dan Hart and Tremaine Rambo, junior Kenai Brazier and freshman Connor Low. “We will be successful if we continue to work hard and learn from our successes, as well as failures,” said coach Chris Williams. “Every day we continue to work
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toward becoming a better student-athlete and if we can become better each and every day, we will eventually get where it is we want to be.” Williams did get some bad news when junior Mitch Stewart returned to the tennis court at Federal Way after turning out for the Eagle cross country team early in the season. Stewart won the state singles championship a season ago. Williams said Stewart had the potential to finish in the top 10 at the state cross country meet. Beamer should also be a force in the SPSL South. On the boys’ side, the Titans return plenty from a team that finished 15th overall at the state meet, including their three top runners in juniors Haftom Tafere and Blake Hansen, and sophomore Austin Jex. Tafere was the top finisher at the state meet last year in 58th place. Jex was 97th and Hansen was 100th overall. The Titan girls bring back Paige Hallstrom, who finished 60th as a ninthgrader at state. The Thomas Jefferson girls have been the gold standard in cross country. Over the past 11 years, the Raider girls have qualified for the state meet as a team 10 times. Last year they finished in ninth place overall. TJ will be counting on several new runners after graduating their top three from a season ago, led by Kelin Doner, who finished 15th at the ultra-competitive Fort Steilacoom Invite earlier in the season.
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ACACIA Memorial Park, “Birch Garden”, (2) adjacent cemetery plots, #3 & #4. Selling $4,000 each or $7,500 both. Located in Shoreline / N. Seattle. Call or email Emmons Johnson, 2067 9 4 - 2 1 9 9 , eaj3000@msn.com B E AU T I F U L , Q u i e t , peaceful double depth cemetery site in the Mountain View Garden of Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Granite blue pearl marker include d . L o t 4 8 , B l o ck 2 , Space 3. Price from G r e e n wo o d M e m o r i a l Par k: approx. $9,900. Our asking price: $5,999 OBO. Please call: 509670-2568, 509-470-6866 or email: dalel@nwi.net BELLEVUE
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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF LAND USE APPLICATION Name: Palisades Bulkhead and Beach Access Stair Replacement Description: Proposal to construct a 380 linear foot bulkhead, 340 linear foot soft shore armoring, and repair a portion of an existing beach access stair. All work is proposed within a designated Shoreline Urban Conservancy Environment. The site is also categorized as a geologically hazardous area (steep slope, erosion, and seismic hazard) and is located within a designated coastal flood hazard area. Applicant: Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, 710 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Agent: D a l e Ye a g e r, Ye a g e r A s s o c i a t e s , 14323 116th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98374 Location: 4 7 0 0 S W D a s h P o i n t R o a d . K i n g County tax parcel number 112103-9010, Federal Way, WA 98023 Date Application Received: August 17, 2012 Date Determined Complete: September 19, 2012 Date of Notice of Application: September 28, 2012 Permits Required by this Application: Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, (File #12103815-00-SH); Shoreline Variance, (File #12103814-00-SH); Shoreline Conditional Use Permit (File #12-103812-00-SH); and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) (File #12-103816-00-SE), Existing Environmental Documents: SEPA Checklist, Geotechnical Report, Shoreline Permits Consistency Report, Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment Report, and Cultural Resources Assessment. Relevant Environmental Documents are Available at the Address Below: X YES NO Development Regulations to Be Used for Project Mitigation, Known at this Time: Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 15, “Shoreline Management”; FWRC Title 16, “Surface Water Management”; and FWRC Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.” Consistency with Applicable City Plans and Regulations: The project will be reviewed for consistency with all applicable codes and regulations including the FWRC and the King County Surface Water Design Manual, as amended by the City of Federal Way. Any person may submit written comments on the Notice of Land Use Application to the Director of Community and Economic Development by October 12, 2012. The official project file is available for public review at the Department of Community and Economic Development (address below). Any person has the right to submit written comments to the Hearing Examiner and appear at the public hearing of the Hearing Examiner to give comments orally. Notification of the public hearing date will occur approximately 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Only persons who submit written or oral comments to the Hearing Examiner may challenge the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner. Contact: Senior Planner Janet Shull, 253-8352644 City of Federal Way, Department of Community and Economic Development 33325 8th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 Published in the Federal Way Mirror on September 28, 2012 FWM 1939
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS 2013 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES RFB #12-105 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through October 9, 2012 until 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The City of Federal Way, Washington is seeking qualified firms to submit bids to provide street sweeping services to the City of Federal Way on an annual basis. These services include provisions of all labor and equipment necessary for the sweeping of Federal Way streets including, but not limited to the following approximate centerline miles: 1. Major Arterials: 17.94 miles; 2. Minor Arterials: 15.22 miles; 3. Collector Arterials: 13.75 miles; 4. State Routes: 14.76 miles; 5. Residential Streets: 185.66 miles; and 6. Emergency Call Out: Approximately 200 hours The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Pat Foster, Street M a i n t e n a n c e S u p e r v i s o r, b y f a c s i m i l e a t (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Pat Foster, Street Maintenance Supervisor, prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Fede r a l Wa y, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #12-105, 2013 Street Sweeping Services. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, Seattle, WA 98106 Valley Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Planroom, 2606 2nd Ave #244, Seattle, WA 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed as soon as the Contract and all required associated documents are executed in full. However, work will begin no sooner than January 2, 2013. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS:
The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 20th day of September, 2012. Dates of Publication: NAME OF PAPER AND DATES Daily Journal of Commerce: September 22, 2012 September 29, 2012 Federal Way Mirror: September 21, 2012 September 28, 2012 FWM 1933
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Proposed Text Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, “Zoning & Development Code” Related to Required Parking Spaces (Non-Project Action) File No: 12-103022-00-SE Description: Proposed text amendments to the city’s zoning and development code that would provide a codified minimum number of parking spaces for common land uses, replacing the current method of determining parking on a case-bycase basis. Amendments would also clarify method of determining minimum parking spaces for infrequent land uses. Location: Citywide Applicant: Community and Economic Development Department - Planning Division Lead Agency: City of Federal Way Staff Contact: Associate Planner Matthew Herrera, 253-835-2638 The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, and an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, Federal Way Comprehensive Plan, and other municipal policies, plans, rules, and regulations designated as a basis for exercise of substantive authority under the State Environmental Policy Act pursuant to RCW 43.31C.110. This information is available to the public on request. Further information regarding this action is available to the public upon request from the Department of Community Development Services. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2012. Unless modified by the city, this determination will become final following the above comment deadline. Any person aggrieved of the city’s final determination may file an appeal with the city within 14 days of the above comment deadline. You may appeal this determination to the Federal Way City Clerk, at the City of Federal Way (33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003) no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2012, by a written letter stating the reason for the appeal of the determination. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Printed in the Federal Way Mirror on September 28, 2012 FWM 1940
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BID 2013 RIGHT OF WAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE RFB #12-104 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through October 16, 2012, until 10:00 a.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on said date will not be considered. PRE-BID MEETING: An informational meeting for interested contractors will be held Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall, 33325
8th Avenue S, Federal Way, Washington, to discuss the work to be performed. All prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at City Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, for this RFB. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid deposit by a cashier’s or certified check, or Bid Bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract and furnish satisfactory Performance Bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the City of Federal Way. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The City of Federal Way, Washington is seeking qualified firms to submit bids to provide right of way landscape maintenance services to the City of Federal Way on an annual basis. These services include provisions of all labor and equipment necessary for the maintenance of Federal Way rights of way including but not limited to the following maintenance tasks: 1. Landscape Mowing; 2. Hard Surface Edging; 3. Tree, Shrub, and Vegetation Trimming; 4. Tree Pruning; 5. Application of Herbicides and Fertilizer; and 6. Sidewalk Sweeping The cost estimate range for this work is $185,000 to $200,000 over a twelve (12) month period. The bidder is urged to check the plans and contract provisions carefully. All bid proposals shall be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all other contract documents now on file in the Purchasing Office of the City of Federal Way. Bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Department at (253) 835-2526. Any questions concerning the description of the work contained in the contract documents must be directed to Pat Foster, Street M a i n t e n a n c e S u p e r v i s o r, b y f a c s i m i l e a t (253) 835-2709, or by letter addressed to Pat Foster, Street Maintenance Supervisor, prior to bid opening date. PURCHASE OF BID DOCUMENTS: Bidders may purchase copies of the Bidding Documents (half-size plans) in person, or by mailing a Twenty-Five and no/100 Dollars ($25.00) (non-refundable) check or cashiers’ check payable to the City of Federal Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Fede r a l Wa y, WA 98003-6325, phone (253) 835-2526. If purchasing by mail, please indicate your request for Bidding Documents for RFB #12-104, 2013 Right of Way Landscape Maintenance. Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are available for review at the Public Works Department, Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. Bidding Documents are also available for review at the following Plan Centers: Daily Journal of Commerce, Attn: Plancenter.com, 83 Columbia St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center, 921 SW Washington St, Suite 210, Portland, OR 97205 McGraw Hill, 200 SW Michigan St, Suite 100A, Seattle, WA 98106 Valley Plan Center, 10002 Aurora Avenue North, #36, PMB 334, Seattle, WA 98133 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Builders Exchange of Washington, 2607 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Contractor Plan Center, 14625 SE 82nd Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015 Contractor’s Resource Center, 2301 So Jackson Street, Suite 101B, Seattle, WA 98144 Isqft Planroom, 2606 2nd Ave #244, Seattle, WA 98121 oregon-washington@isqft.com The City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49 C.F.R., Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. The City encourages minority and women-owned firms to submit bids consistent with the City’s policy to insure that such firms are afforded the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for and obtain public contracts. continued on page 18
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continued from page 17 The Contractor will be required to comply with all local, State, and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunities. The City anticipates awarding this project to the successful bidder and intends to give Notice to Proceed, effective January 2, 2013. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The City of Federal Way reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or minor irregularities in the bidding, and determine which bid or bidder meets the criteria set forth in the bid documents. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. Dated the 28th day of September, 2012. Dates of Publication: Daily Journal of Commerce: September 29, 2012 October 6, 2012 Federal Way Mirror: September 28, 2012 October 5, 2012 FWM 1934
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zoning & Development Code Amendments Related to Required Parking Spaces File Nos. 12-103021-UP and 12-103022-SE The City of Federal Way’s Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, October 17, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003. The commission will consider text amendments to Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, “Zoning and Development Code.” Proposed amendments will provide a codified minimum number of parking spaces for common land uses and clarify the existing case- by-case basis policy for infrequent land uses. The official file is available for public review at the Department of Community and Economic Development (address above). A staff report will be available to the public on October 10, 2012. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission prior to the hearing, present comments to the commission during the hearing, and/or may appear at the public hearing to provide verbal testimony. For additional information regarding the proposed amendments, please contact Associate Planner Matthew Herrera at 253-835-2638, or matt.herrera@cityoffederalway.com. Published in the Federal Way Mirror on September 28, 2012 FWM 1941
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All meetings will be held at City Hall, 33325 - 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. CITIZEN COMMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ALL BUDGET MEETINGS. ***** The following meetings have been scheduled to consider the City of Federal Way’s 2013-2014 Biennial Budget: OCTOBER 2, 2012 - Regular Council MEETINGS - 7:00 p.m. Mayor Delivers Preliminary Budget to Council OCTOBER 24, 2012 - SPECIAL MEETINGS - 6:00 p.m. Budget Overview Department Presentations: Community & Economic Development, Public Works/Parks OCTOBER 25, 2012 - SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. Department Presentations: Police, Law, Court NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. Department Presentations: C i t y A d m i n i s t r a t i on a n d S u p p o r t S e r v i c e Departments Council Deliberations NOVEMBER 6, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING (required by RCW 35A.34) 2013-2014 Biennial Budget/Property Tax Levy NOVEMBER 20, 2012 - SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m. (only If needed) Continue Council Deliberations NOVEMBER 20, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Continue from November 6 (required by RCW 35A.34) Introduction Ordinance/2013-2014 Biennial Budget Introduction Ordinance/2013 Property Tax Levy Resolution/Fee Schedule Amendment DECEMBER 4, 2012 - REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. Enactment Ordinance/2013-2014 Biennial Budget Enactment Ordinance/2013 Property Tax Rate Carol McNeilly, City Clerk Published in the Federal Way Mirror on September 28, 2012, October 26, 2012 and November 9, 2012 FWM 1937
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY REQUEST FOR BIDS SURFACE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RFB #13-101 SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS: Notice is hereby given that the City of Federal Way, Washington, will receive sealed bids through October 16, 2012, until 3:00 p.m., at the City Hall Purchasing Office or by US Mail at City of Federal Way, Purchasing Office, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington 98003. Proposals received after 3:00 p.m. on said date will not be considered. BID OPENING: All bids will be opened and read publicly aloud at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at City Garage/Moving Sales King County
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www.federalwaymirror.com For state rep. position [ ELECTION from page 1] year, he said. The other tour of military duty was in Germany, he said. Flygare showed The Mirror his military discharge papers, one of which listed his awards/ medals, including a Purple Heart. He was awarded the Purple Heart after being injured by shrapnel in his left arm, he said. Flygare, who spent his career in the court reporting business, is running for the state representative seat vacated by Mark Miloscia, who lost his bid for state auditor this summer. Flygare faces Linda Kochmar, a Republican and current Federal Way City Council member.
Pictured left to right: Evergreen Lutheran High School Student Body Vice President Emma Poetter; Federal Way High School Associated Student Body President Caleb Dawson; KOMO 4 News Chief Weathercaster Steve Pool; King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer; Christian Faith Center Pastor Casey Treat. Courtesy photo
Reach Out raises more than $50,000 to help the homeless Mirror staff reports
More than 400 people joined KOMO News weatherman Steve Pool at the Christian Faith Center in Federal Way on Tuesday for the second annual Reach Out breakfast. The event raised more than $50,000, almost doubling the $26,000 in donations from last year’s breakfast. Reach Out is a regional program focused on providing shelter, meals and case management services to homeless adults. On average, it costs Reach Out $22 to care for one person for one night. Within the last year, King County has seen a 6 percent growth in homelessness with 48 percent of those people being families with children. For low-income families, any number of issues may lead to homelessness – domestic violence, a health emergency, or a job loss. Learn more at www.reachoutfederalway.org.
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1, Linda Kochmar (R) and Roger Flygare (D) will take
the stage from 5 to 6:30 p.m. In the race for state rep. position 2, Katrina
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