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Council MINS 06-16-1998 Regular (2) FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting June 16, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ron Gintz opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:05 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington. Councilmembers present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins. City Staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker. Mayor Gintz noted Councilmember Gates had a family emergency and may not be in attendance. Councilmember Watkins MOVED TO ADD A COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING, (ITEM VII) - A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 7, 1998, FOR ADOPTION OF EXTENDED AND REVISED SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ARTERIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes excused yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop #1850 led the flag salute. III. PRESENTATION a. "Silent Witness National Initiative" Proclamation The proclamation was read by Councilmember Burbidge. The Silent Witness National Initiative was established to promote peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order to eliminate domestic murders in the United States by the year 2010. The goals have been OR'SINAl CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 2 established to provide Silent Witness traveling exhibits in every state, to honor victims, document their murders and tell their stories across the country. The Council proclaimed the Week ofJune 15-19, 1998, as part of "Silent Witness National Initiative Month" and urged all citizens to raise awareness and increase involvement in an effort to eliminate domestic violence within our community. b. Public SafetY Deoartment Commendation Councilmember Dovey read the Certificate of Commendation prepared for the employees of the Public Safety Department and noted the sharp reduction in index crimes. He also stated Federal Way had the largest decrease in violent and family crimes, in the State of Washington, last year. Deputy Chief Tom Chaney accepted the Certificate and thanked the Council for their support. Further, City Manager Nyberg presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the City Manager's Office, commending the Department for their efforts and progress. c. Economic Develooment Uodate Debra Coates reported we are rapidly closing on the first six months of this project and stated progress is being made in all target areas, including some unexpected benefits that are a bonus to the program. She and Ed Swan have toured and identified the specific projects for neighborhood grants and she is working toward document submission. Debra is currently working with about 70 sign incentive program applicants. She is making direct contact with those businesses whose removal of existing pole signage would make the greatest impact to encourage participation in the program. She has dealt and continues to deal with the areas ofRTA, distinct districts as well as marketing and economic development. She thanked the Council, City staff, and her committee for the support and hard work on the first six months of this program. She stated it is a partnership in every sense of the word. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Gitte Saravanda thanked the Council and City staff for their work in the analysis for the need of speed humps and spoke in favor of same. The humps will slow traffic and make the streets safer. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 3 Bob Dahl spoke in opposition to speed humps on 323"', 20th and "wherever else they are planned." He's been here before and said his presence is nothing new. He did, however, submit a petition back in March with over 195 signatures to which he has never received a response. Doreen Bodey, speaking from the audience, was here with her neighbors from the SW 338th area, and spoke in favor of the speed humps. Dale Spratt, spoke in opposition to the speed humps. He acknowledges a speeding problem in Federal Way and also stated, the speed humps won't "fix" the problem. He doesn't know the answer, but stated more enforcement is one solution to the problem. Lindsay Kanesta spoke in favor of the speed humps and is happy to see action on the agenda items this evening. Mary LeProwse spoke in opposition to speed humps; especially with regard to those on SW 323'" and 30th Avenue. Only one hump meets the criteria. Jane Henderson spoke on behalf of the residents ofSW 323'" and noted they have satisfied criteria for speed humps in that area and is very much in support of same. Mayor Gintz noted Council does not usually respond during citizen comment; however, he wants Consent Agenda Items (c) and (d) pulled for Council to respond to the citizens who spoke this evening, so they are not met with silence. V. a. b. c. d. e. f g. h. i. j. k. 1. m. n. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/June 2. 1998 Regular Meeting 1998 Diversitv Commission Work Plan SW 323'" Soeed Humos 30th Ave. SW Sneed Humns Barry's Truckinll Contract Amendment Amava Electric Contract Amendment Celebration Park Athletic Field Lights Star Lake Rd Convevance Imnrovements/30% DesilZll Aooroval So. 356111 Regional Storm Water Control FacilitvIFinal Acceotance SeaTac Phase I {BelmorVAuthoritv to Award Bid Crown Point Storm Sewer Reoair/30% Design Aooroval Vacuum/Jet Roddinll Services/Authoritv to Award Bid SW 340th Regional Storm Water Control Facilitv/Authority to Award Bid Joe's Creek Water OualitvMonitorinll Station/l 00% Design & Authoritv to Bid CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 4 Mayor Gintz pulled items C & D Councilmember Watkins pulled item G Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M & N; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes excused yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Items C & D: SW 323"' Soeed Humps & 30" Ave. SW Soeed Humos These items were pulled for discussion. Councilmember Dovey addressed these issues as they emerged ftom his committee. Other Councilmembers then spoke in response to citizen comments received this evening. Most members agreed speed humps may not be the only solution to the problems at hand; however, they are the best solution at this time. Mayor Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS C & D; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes excused yes yes Dovey Gintz Park Item G: Celebration Park Athletic Field Lill:hts yes yes yes Councilmember Watkins pulled this item for clarification. Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G; second by Councilmember Burbidge. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes excused no no Dovey Gintz Park VI. PUBLIC HEARING yes yes yes 1999-2000 Preliminary Biennial Budget Hearing for Citizen Sugll:estions CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 5 Mayor Gintz opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Citizen Comment was received from Mike Shields, Executive Director of the Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Commission. Mr. Shields is interested in creating a relationship between the City of Federal Way and the Sports Commission. Tonight's proposal details that relationship ftom his perspective. Three points he wanted to make are 1.) He is currently servicing events in Federal Way. 2.) The business of attracting amateur athletic events is becoming very competitive. Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane all have sports commissions trying to attract business on a daily basis; and, 3.) His request for funding is "incredibly reasonable." He would like to speak to the Council at a later date. He noted his appreciation for their time and consideration. There was a very brief question and answer period between Council and staff regarding this issue. Peter Townsend spoke in opposition to discontinuation of funding the ACC $100,000.00 contribution for the 1999 budget. He stated it would be a disaster to stop that payment. By spending $100,000.00 to fight the 3n1 Runway, the City Council would, abandon all the citizens who have fought the arrogance and bad faith tactics of the Port of Seattle and would send a terrible message to the school district, which will be asked to join with others in a lawsuit against the Port for pollution damage to Federal Way schools in the North end of town. He concluded by saying the third runway fight is too important to abandon now. He asked the Council to maintain the $100,000.00 annual contribution to the Airport Communities Coalition. AI Ferney, President, Regional Commission on Airport Affairs, which operates out of the City of Normandy Park, stated he maintains a network of citizens interested in the airport issue on a region-wide basis. He provided two hand-outs which shows some of the information they feel is pertinent to the decision Council may weigh in terms of the budget. Barbara Reid, representing the Parks & Recreation Commission, wanted to discuss the 1999-2000 budget because "we're operating with pretty thin dollars" right now for the parks. Wedgewood Park and the Skate Park must be finished and developed for the young people in Federal Way. She is also concerned the staffis "thin." We are understaffed. She needs help. The commission needs help. H. David Kaplan echoed Barbara's comments and added the City must preserve and maintain City assets. Our parks are a large part of our assets. There is a gap between the needs of maintenance and the actual amount of maintenance which can actually be done. The gap is widening and we are deteriorating an asset. He stated it has been proved that if the parks are maintained and ready for use by students, there is a general reduction in crime. Councilmember Gates arrived at 8:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 6 Councilmember Watkins made a request of staff to provide an accounting for the beginning balance of the City Manager's Contingency Fund, as part of the budgeting process and as a separate document, including expenditures and encumbrances, from January I, 1998. Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 8: 18 p.m. VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS (Added Item) Settim¡ a Public Hearim¡ - Six Year T. I. P. & Arterial Street Imorovement PlanlResolution APPROVED RESOLUTION 98-272 Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AS PROPOSED; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City/Lakehaven Liaison Committee Regular meeting is set for July 1, 1998, at 7:30 a.m. at Lakehaven. The City/School Liaison Committee Regular meeting is set for June 24, 1998, at 7:30 a.m., at City Hall Congratulations are in order for Mr. Derek Matheson. He has been appointed as Assistant to the City Manager. His new duties began today. Derek will work under the direction of the City Manager and Deputy City Manager. Using photographs in connection with the overhead projector, PRCS Director Jennifer Schroder made a presentation on the continued progress of the Knutzen Family Theatre. This project is very much on schedule. Also using photographs, PRCS Deputy Director Dave Wilbrecht made a presentation on the progress of Celebration Park. This project is also on schedule. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 7 IX. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Dovey toured Celebration Park this week with Jenny Schroder and Dave Wilbrecht. He also attended two field dedications this weekend - Lake Grove Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary. The next Parks & Recreation Committee meeting is June 22, 1998. Councilmember Watkins noted the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will be July 6, 1998. Councilmember Burbidge attended the "Moving King County 2000" meeting addressing potential funding sources for transportation needs. Other meetings are to follow. She also toured the Knutson Family Theatre last week with the Arts Commission members. Councilmember Gates noted the next FEDRAC Committee meeting is June 23, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. RTA had several large milestone achieved recently. The Commuter Rail received the "go- ahead" and Notice to Proceed for all of its environmental work. The RTA Board awarded a contract for train cars so there will be equipment for people to ride on at the end of 1999. There was also a watershed meeting in the fare-integration area trying to work with five agencies to work together to integrate their fare structures, starting when the commuter rail and regional buses come on in 1999. All five agencies came to agreement, and a phased-in approach was agreed upon. Councilmember Kochmar attended a Suburban Cities Association meeting recently, in Redmond. She gave some information relative to current and future court costs. She then thanked Public Works Director Cary Roe for his recent report on refuse. Deputy Mayor Park made no report. Mayor Gintz made no report and recessed the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m. for Council to convene executive session. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9: 15 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another: 10 minutes are necessary. At 9:20 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another: 15 minutes are necessary. At 9:40 p.m., Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting. As part of the traffic improvements being as a result of the 1995 voter-approved bond issue, Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1998 - Page 8 BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT SO. 312rn STREET, EAST OF HIGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND EASEMENT PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 8, 1998, BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST, AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF SO. 3 12rn STREET AND 20rn AVE SOUTH, FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $84,000.00; second by Councilmember Burbidge. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes XI. ADJOURNMENT Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m. Robert H. Baker Deputy City Clerk