Council MIN 06-20-1995 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 20, 1995 - 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gates opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:00 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, Mike Park, Skip Priest.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris
Green, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
ll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Skip Priest led the flag salute.
ill.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
CAFR Award
Management Services Director Iwen Wang recognized her staff and presented them with two
distinguished awards. One award was presented for the Best Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and the other was for the Best Yearly Budget Report. The CAFR Award is the
highest single award a governmental entity can attain.
b.
Westway Community Crime Prevention Task Force Presentations
Assistant City Manager Philip Keightley presented the Program of the Year Award (Non-
Police) to those who contributed to Westway's success. Mayor Gates presented certificates,
which were duplicated from the award to several persons present and thanked them for their
tireless efforts and countless hours of work.
c.
P. T. S. A. Certificate of Appreciation (added to Agenda)
Mayor Gates read a Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the Federal Way P. T.
S. A. thanking the City Council for their efforts to help build a strong partnership between the
City and school district to benefit children.
ORIGINAL
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dietrich Jones, President of the Historical Society, reported they are proceeding cautiously
with the reconstruction of the historical cabins. He feels the community (citizens and
businesses) should be concerned as government dollars will be limited for the project.
Membership fees in the amount of $100.00 may be sought. Mayor Gates thanked Mr. Jones
for his ideas.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/June 6, 1995 Special/Study Session & Regular Meeting
King County Interlocal/Steel Lake Park Art
Community Safety Task Force Final Recommendations
Hylebos Historical Cabins Park
Resolution/Establishing Economic Development Roundtable
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 95-206
Naming of Steel Lake Park Field #5/Resolution (Masengale)
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 95-207
Ethics Boardmember Appointment
e.
f
g.
Council member Elder pulled consent item (c); Councilmember Gintz pulled consent item (d);
and Deputy Mayor Watkins pulled item (g) for additional discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Priest to approve consent items (a), (b), (e), and (f); second by
Council member Jack Dovey. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (c): Councilmember Elder discussed the item with Council, and Dr. Kleine came forward
to introduce task force members Michael Park, Bill Linehan and Philip Keightley. He made a
special note not to forget the late Milt Scheerer's contributions. Dr. Kleine discussed the task
force's recommendations as provided in Council packets. Dr. Kleine answered questions from
the Council relative to models of a family center--school curriculums, .costs of programs,
agencies operating out of their businesses, re-prioritization of offers of service to the
community; those who would take the lead for funding; the potential to obtain grants of
various types to make the programs possible; a pilot program to ensure its workability;
leadership; block watch programs; volunteers; the "fixing" of social problems; getting to know
and work with neighbors; measuring impacts; and the potential cost of hiring a future family
center manager. Dr. Kleine invited the City Council to the next task force meeting on July
II, 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Jack Dovey to move ahead with the task force's recommendations,
with the caveat to review the funding issues at the end of the year; second by Councilmember
Elder.
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Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (d); Jennifer Schroder, Director of Park sIRe creation & Cultural Services Department
responded to Council inquiries and addressed the fact that responsibility for the buildings lies
with the Historical Society. She advised the City Code requires an ADA accessible parking
lot in the historical cabins area. Council member Gintz addressed the amount of money
necessary for the project and recommended the matter be referred back to committee for
evaluation. Ms. Schroder noted there is no funding available for the project at this time, but
future grants may be available. Another suggestion was to request a hearing examiner review
regarding the paved parking lot requirements currently set by Code. Community
Development Director Greg Moore will have staff review paving requirements. Mayor Gates
requested that Council receive a legal briefing at a later time.
Council member Gintz moved for the adoption of consent agent item (d); second by Jack
Dovey. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Item (g): Deputy Mayor Watkins explained the interview process for the Ethics Board
vacancy and moved for reappointment of Reverend Jonathon Schmick for another 3-year term
and for the appointment of Bill Linehan as an alternate, also for a three-year term; second by
Councilmen Priest. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Gates announced a 5-minute recess; she reconvened the regular meeting
at 8:40 p.m..
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING/Cable Franchise
Mayor Gates read the opening statement for the public hearing process, and opened the public
hearing at 8:44 p.m..
City Attorney Londi Lindell briefed Council on the cable franchise issue before them, and
provided background history. She advised the Council is now requested to consider public
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comment, and to provide any desired amendments to the proposed ordinance for adoption at
their regular meeting on July 18, 1995. Mayor Gates then invited citizen comment.
Harriett Neal spoke in support of the proposed franchise; she feels the extra twelve cents per
month for cable is acceptable. Robert Neal spoke in support of the proposed franchise; as a
cable technician, he feels cable franchises help to shape the "infrastructure" of the community.
H. David Kaplan spoke in opposition to the proposed cable franchise and expressed concern
about lack of flexibility with the lO-year franchise.
Councilmembers asked a wide range of questions pertaining to franchises, e.g., does a
franchise constitute a contract; what is the best possible value to the citizens; pay per view;
capital to provide outreach to the community; cost per household for the franchise; late fees;
pass-through costs to subscribers and the possibilities thereof. Mayor Gates requested Ms.
Lindell investigate a "no cost pass through" clause for government access.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Watkins to send item (d) back to the FinanceÆconomic
Development Committee for further clarification and recommendation to full Council; second
by Councilmember Priest for discussion purposes. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
yes
There being no additional citizen comment, Mayor Gates closed the public hearing at the hour
of 9:45 p.m.; she invited citizens to contact Councilmembers regarding future requests or
concerns.
Vll.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #115/Solid Waste FranchiseÆxpansion of Operating Hours
Mayor Gates presented the first reading of the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Priest to move enactment of Council Bill #115 to the July 5
regular meeting; second by Councilmember Elder.
Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow responded to Council inquiries on the
proposed extension of operating hours for commercial properties. Concern centered around
the inconsistency between the map and the proposed franchise expansion. Public Works
Director Cary Roe advised that staff could prepare a clarification and address Council
concerns about commercial zones during the upcoming Finance/Economic Development
Committee Meeting on June 22. That would allow the draft expansion ordinance to be
brought back to full Council for final review and approval at their July 5 regular meeting.
At 10:00 p.m., Deputy Mayor Watkins moved to suspend rules and extend meeting time
beyond 10:00 p.m.; second by Council member Dovey. Motion passed as follows:
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Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
no
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
yes
yes
no
Mayor Gates called for the question and announced the FinanceÆconomic Development
Committee will review the revised map and forward their recommendation back to full
Council on July 5.
Motion to move enactment of the proposed ordinance to the July 5 regular meeting passed as
follows:
Gates
Park
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Dovey
Elder
no
no
yes
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ken Nyberg introduced James Murphy, who will serve as the City's new
Interim Police Services Director during the transition phase of establishing the city's future
police department.
He reported the city's building inspections are currently continuing Monday through Saturday
to increase service to the citizens of the community.
Mr. Nyberg advised Council there would be no executive session.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park said his past two weeks have been hectic, but interesting. He said he
now realizes both humor and patience are necessary for being a good Councilmember!
Councilmember Priest advised the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is set for
July 3, 1995, at 3:00 p.m..
Councilmember Gintz reported the next FinanceÆconomic Development Committee meeting
will be held on June 22, 1995, at 7:30 a.m..
Councilmember Dovey made known a special ParksIRecreation Committee meeting on June
27, 1995, at 8:00 a.m., regarding Celebration Park, and extended an invitation to full Council
to attend.
Councilmember Elder advised the Public Safety/Human Services Committee will meet on July
13, 1995. She thanked Council member Dovey for accompanying her on a recent walk
through Celebration Park.
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Deputy Mayor Watkins thanked Philip Keightley for representing the city during a recent
meeting held in opposition to the shipment of spent nuclear fuels through the Port of Tacoma.
The cities of Tacoma, Fife, Milton, Seattle and Renton were also represented at the meeting.
He reported the next Airport Committee Coalition Meeting is scheduled for June 21, 1995.
Mayor Gates announced the next regular meeting of the Council will be held on July 5, 1995,
due to the holiday. The next Suburban Cities Association (SCA) Board of Directors meeting
is set for June 21, 1995, with a briefing on solid waste and the Metropolitan/King County
6-Year Plan. Further, she advised the next DART meeting is set for July 5, 1995, and
suggested a briefing follow for Council's benefit. She announced the next South County Area
Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting is scheduled for July 18, 1995.
Councilmember Gintz announced the next Regional Policy Planning Committee meeting is set
for June 22, 1995, at 3:00 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Watkins asked if the 6-Year Plan and SCATBd items are informational or if
action is required. Mayor Gates said they are informational, however, Council may take
action if they deem it necessary.
Finally, Councilmember Park announced the quarterly City/Korean Leadership Group
Committee meeting is scheduled for June 27, 1995, at 6:30 p.m., in Council Chambers.
x.
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 10:20 p.m..
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N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk