Council MIN 04-18-1995 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
April 18, 1995 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gates opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:14 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mary Gates, Deputy Mayor Phil Watkins, Councilmembers Jack
Dovey, Hope Elder, Ron Gintz, Skip Priest, Ray Tomlinson.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris
Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Priest led the flag salute.
III.
PROCLAMATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Gates read and presented the Youth Recognition Week proclamation to Youth
Commissioner Naila McKenzie, who, in turn, said a few words and thanked the City Council
for recognizing youth in academics, sports and the arts.
The Earth Day proclamation was read and presented by Mayor Gates to Special Events
Coordinator Sara Owens, who, in turn, invited all citizens to attend the Earth Day celebration
on Saturday, April 22, at Alderbrook Park.
Mayor Gates read and presented the Oil Reclamation Week proclamation to Gene Thompson
from Q Lube. Mr. Thompson thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of their
recent grand opening. Q Lube provides free oil recycling to the community.
City Manager Ken Nyberg announced that the city will host a Special Recycling Collection Day
on Saturday, April 29, 1995, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the south Federal Way Park and
Ride. The city's Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow is coordinating this event.
ORIGINAL
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Mayor Gates brought attention to a missing chair where Milt Scheerer always sat. Mr. Scheerer
was a regular attendee of Council meetings and recently passed away. He was always concerned
about the health and welfare of city government. Additionally, Mayor Gates noted the passing
of Dr. Bertold Bruell, one of the city's founding physicians, who looked after the health of our
citizens for many years. He also provided medical care to the Sisters at the Visitation facility,
and was instrumental in establishing the St. Francis Hospital within our community.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Gregory Keeton - expressed concern for the safety of our police officers if they are not provided
with adequate communication equipment. Rich Lanfear, representing the Federal Way Lions -
distributed a copy of the Lions Club's resolution supporting the request for a proposed bingo
project and asked for favorable approval by the city. Glenn Whitham - opposes the funding
mechanisms for the proposed bond issues. Mayor Gates read a letter from Debbie Fuller -
opposes school truancy laws, as she feels it affects homeschoolers' rights. Mayor Gates
responded to the citizen concerns.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes (2 sets) for April 4, 1995/Joint Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
Enactment Ordinance/Council Bill #109/Electrical Code Amendment
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 95-232
Enactment Ordinance/Council Bill #110/1995 Budget Adjustment
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 95-233
Resolution/Fee Amendment/Massage Business/Bathhouse Industry/Electrical Codes
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 95-199
Enforcement of Compulsory School Attendance Laws
Traffic Safety Improvements/Madrona Meadows Homeowner Association
Neighborhood Traffic Safety/Mark Twain Elementary School
Acceptance of Sidewalk Replacement & Tree Removal Contract
1995 Asphalt Overlay Program
Mower Bid Approval
Deputy Mayor Watkins pulled consent item (e) and Council member Gintz pulled consent items
(d) and (h).
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Motion by Councilmember Gintz to approve consent items (a), (b), (c), (t), (g), (i), 0); second
by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (d): Councilmember Gintz asked for clarification on the proposed fee resolution
amendment for electrical inspection fees. Building Official Dick Mumma advised that the rates
are the same as those charged by the State.
Councilmember Gintz moved to approve consent item (d); seconded by Councilmember Priest.
Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (e): Deputy Mayor Watkins asked that Ms. Fuller's concerns about truancy laws be
addressed. Additional information was provided by Councilmembers Tomlinson and Elder, as
well as Ray Jenne, Director of Federal Way School District Security. Mr. Jenne noted there
is a data base available to officers, so they can call and verify if a student is exempt from the
truancy laws. Homeschoolers and private schools are also registered with the state for data base
verification. Councilmember Tomlinson stressed the purpose is to work together with the school
district in lowering crime and giving police a method of enforcement.
Deputy Mayor Watkins moved to approve consent item (e); seconded by Councilmember Dovey.
Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (h): Councilmember Gintz expressed concern regarding sidewalk replacement and tree
removal at two sites, costing $41,489.30. He also commented that future trees planted by the
city should have a root system that won't damage streets.
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Councilmember Gintz moved to approve consent item (h); seconded by Councilmember Priest.
Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg reminded Councilmembers of the need for a 15-minute executive session
to discuss property acquisition, with no action anticipated.
Mr. Nyberg announced that the city's 1995 certified population count is 74,413; an increase of
approximately 900 over last year.
He congratulated the Geographical Information Systems Division for being the recipient of an
award during the recent 8th Annual Geo/SQL International Conference. The city's GIS
Department submitted a mapping project they had previously produced, for which they received
the second place award out of hundreds of submittals by other cities and towns in the United
States. Council member Gintz also extended his thanks and appreciation to the GIS staff for their
recent assistance during the sign code hearings.
City Manager Nyberg presented a brief summary of the 130 page report on police services to
Councilmembers. Mr. Nyberg thanked Management Services Director Iwen Wang for her
countless hours of assistance on this project during the past year. Much of the time was spent
in joint working meetings between the city and county. He recommended that the Council
consider scheduling a series of meetings to discuss the police services models as presented. Mr.
Nyberg also asked for the Council's approval to extend the current Memorandum of
Understanding with King County.
Motion by Councilmember Elder to authorize the City Manager to sign the extension to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Federal Way and King County relating to
law enforcement services, extending said services from April 15, 1995, to May 15, 1995; and
to extend the 18-month Notification of Intent to Terminate Services from October to November
1996; seconded by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
no
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
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The police services study was moved to the Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting
on May 4, at 5:30 p.m., for further discussion. City Manager Nyberg suggested that
Councilmembers read the text and focus on the non-financial aspects of policing rather than the
detailed costs.
VII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey reported that progress has recently been made with the architect's review
of Celebration Park improvements.
Councilmember Elder reminded Councilmembers of the Public Safety/Human Services
Committee meeting to discuss police services on May 4, at 5:30 p.m., rather than the regular
time of 7:30 a.m., to give more people the opportunity to attend the meeting.
Councilmember Gintz announced that the Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting
has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 a.m..
Councilmember Priest discussed public access television. He stated we need to look beyond the
costs, as it is a good method to publicize issues affecting the city. Deputy Mayor Watkins
thanked Councilmember Priest for bringing this issue before Council, as he feels public
notification is an important issue; and, he feels more people tend to watch television rather than
read newspapers. Councilmember Gintz asked that this item be referred back to the
Finance/Economic Development Committee for additional discussion at their April 26 meeting.
Councilmember Tomlinson reported that the Saghalie Park Dedication is on Sunday, April 23,
at 1:00 p.m. He reported there will be a Parks/Recreation Committee special meeting on
Monday, May 8, at 7:30 a.m., to discuss Steel Lake Park Phase I bids.
Mayor Gates reminded Councilmembers that nominations for positions on the A WC Board of
Directors, Nominations Committee and Resolutions Committee are due by May I. Additionally,
she asked that Councilmembers submit the names of citizens who are willing to actively serve
on a "citizens committee" for the city's proposed bond issue.
VIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(b)
Mayor Gates recessed the regular meeting at 9:02 p.m., and announced a 15-minute executive
session to discuss property acquisition, with no action anticipated.
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At 9:20 p.m., Mr. Keightley announced a continuation of the executive session for an additional
five minutes; at 9:25 p.m., Mr. Keightley announced another five minute extension; at 9:25
p.m., he announced an additional five minutes; at 9:30 p.m., Mr. Keightley announced another
five minute extension. Mayor Gates adjourned the executive session at 9:35 p.m., reconvened
the regular meeting, and reported there was no action to be taken.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Gates adjourned the regular
meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of 9:35 p.m..
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N. Christine Green
City Clerk