Council MIN 12-17-1996 Special & Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
December 17,1996
SPECIAL MEETING - 5:30 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the special meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 5:35 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mahlon .Skip' Priest, Deputy Mayor Hope Elder and
Councilmembers Mary Gates, Michael Park.
City staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk
Bob Baker.
II.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Manager Evaluation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.11O(g)
At 5:40 p.m., Mayor Priest recessed the special meeting and Council went into executive
session. At that time, Councilmembers Phil Watkins, Ron Gintz and Jack Dovey arrived.
III.
ADJOURN
At 7:12 p.m., Mayor Priest and Council came back into the special meeting at adjourned.
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Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
December 17, 1996 - 7:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7: 12 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mahlon "Skip" Priest, Deputy Mayor Hope Elder and
Councilmembers Mary Gates, Jack Dovey, Phil Watkins, Michael Park and Ron Gintz.
City staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City
Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
SPIRIT A ward for Month of December
City Manager Nyberg presented Bill Kingman with the SPIRIT Award for December.
Mr. Nyberg read excerpts from Bill's nomination which read, "all his time & effort in
updating the employee policy to allow sick time to be donated to a fellow employees...
Integrity is his middle name. He inspires pride among fellow workers... smiles for everyone,
anytime." Bill thanked the Council for the award and expressed pleasure in his being able to
assist in the creation of the City. He dedicated his award to those who "believe that a persons
actions are the best interpreter of their thoughts. "
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dean McColgan thanked the Council for the leadership they showed recently when voting to
increase the utility tax. He is honored to Chair the Public Sports Fields Committee as it will
give him the opportunity to "coach an all-star team."
ORIGINAL
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December 17,1996 - Page 2
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ADD LAKE KILLARNEY MASTER PLAN
APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS; second by Councilmember Gates. The
motion carried as follows:
Priest yes Elder yes
Gates yes Watkins yes
Gintz yes Park yes
Dovey yes
V. CONSENT AGENDA
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/December 3 1996 R~¡¡ular Meetin¡¡
Voucher/December 17 1996
Monthly Financial Report/October 1996
Council Bi1I #1 51/Metricom/Enactment Ordinance/Pulled by Dovey
Ordinance #96-284
1997 Street Sweepin¡¡ Services Contract
1996 Sidewalk Replacement Project Bud¡¡et Adjustment
Visitation Retreat & Cultural Center Food Services Contract
Visitation Retreat & Cultural Center Custodial Services
A WC Telecommunications Activities Fundin¡¡ Req)lest/Pulled by Watkins
SR 99 Si¡¡nal Coordination/Modification
1997 Legislative Agenda Amendment
Councilmember Dovey pulled item D.
Councilmember Watkins pulled item 1.
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C,
E, F, G, H, J AND K AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Elder. The motion
carried as follows:
Item D
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Council Bi1I #151/Metricom/Enactment Ordinance
To avoid all appearances of impropriety and due to a potential conflict of interest, Council-
member Dovey pulled the item and recused himself from the vote to approve or reject the
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December 17,1996 - Page 3
Metricom Franchise Agreement. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO APPROVE
ITEM D AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
recused
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item I
A WC Telecommunications Activities Fundin¡¡ Request
To avoid all appearances of impropriety and due to a potential conflict of interest,
Councilmember Watkins pulled this item and recused himself from the vote to approve or
reject the funding request. DEPUTY MAYOR ELDER MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM I AS
PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Gintz for discussion purposes. The motion carried
as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
recused
yes
VI.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
a.
Council BiH #163/Arts Commission Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-84,
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FEDERAL WAY ARTS
COMMISSION.
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read the introduction ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ
MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #163 TO THE JANUARY 7, 1997 REGULAR
AGENDA FOR ENACTMENT; second by Council member Dovey. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
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b.
Council BiI1 #164/Gambling Tax Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE
CHAPTER 14, SECOND 14-147 REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF
GAMBLING TAXES (AMENDS ORDINANCES 90-15, 90-44, 91-101, 96-
268 AND 96-279).
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read the introduction ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER GATES
MOVED TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #164 TO THE JANUARY 7, 1997 REGULAR
AGENDA FOR ENACTMENT; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Pub1ic Investment Process
City Manager Nyberg introduced this item by reviewing the assignment. He stated a model
had been built with an opportunity being provided for overview and community input. A time
line and staff-support have been drafted with all items being forwarded to Council to adopt as
recommended by the City Manager.
Deputy City Manager Keightley reviewed all aspects of the recommendation with Council by
using overheads and answering questions of the Council.
Discussion on various topics ensued including time lines, numbers for each of the committees
being formed, chairs of various committees, budget approvals as well as those to serve on the
committees.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL TO APPOINT PARKS COMMISSION
CHAIR AS CHAIR OF THE PUBLIC SPORTS FIELDS COMMITTEE; TO APPOINT
ARTS COMMISSION CHAIR AS CHAIR OF THE CIVIC THEATER COMMITTEE, AND
TO ACCEPT THE TIME LINE AS PRESENTED TO AND ADJUSTED BY COUNCIL;
second by Council member Gintz. The motion carried as follows:
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December 17, 1996 - Page 5
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
T ...ke KiI1arn¡:y Ma~ter Plan Approval (ADDED ITEM)
Councilmember Dovey introduced Parks & Recreation Director, Jennifer Schroder for a staff
presentation on Master Plan A for the Lake Killamey property. She reviewed the history of
the project thus far and explained the property was bought with open space funds and
therefore cannot be converted a soccer or baseball fields. Discussion as to use of the space,
number of parking stalls ensued with a question and answer between Council and Schroder.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ADOPT PLAN A as presented by Ms. Schroder;
second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
R~ort on City Mana¡¡er's Yearly Performance Evaluation (ADDED ITEM)
Mayor Priest commented tonights executive session wherein the City Manager's yearly
performance review was discussed. He mentioned many of the accomplishments of the City
Manager and staff over the past year which serve as examples of Mr. Nyberg's excellent
leadership, dedication and direction for the City.
In view of his performance, COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO APPROVE A 6%
PERFORMANCE PAY MEASURE FOR 1996 TO MR. NYBERG; second by Council-
member Gintz. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
City Attorney Londi Lindell noted an amendment to Mr. Nyberg's contract was necessary and
would be made.
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VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Nyberg announced Ms. Jennifer Schroder has become a Certified Leisure Professional--
the result of passing a very stringent exam.
He announced the closure of City Hall on December 25, 1996 and January 1, 1997.
Mr. Nyberg wished City staff and Council a happy holiday season.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park announced a Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting for
December 19, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins announced a Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting for
January 13, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Gintz announced a Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting for
January 23, 1997 at 7:30 a.m.
Mayor Priest announced Deputy Mayor Elder was named SCATBd Chair for 1997.
Ms. Elder was proud to accept the appointment and is happy Public Works Director Cary Roe
offered his assistance during her term.
Councilmember Dovey announced a Parks/Recreation Committee meeting for January 13,
1997 at 8:00 a.m. He also announced the temporary closure of several parks as a result of
needed repair.
Councilmember Gates gave her last 1996 regional report. A written report was given to
council last week; however, she wanted to inform the public what is happening. RTA is
proceeding with a $ 3.914 Billion dollar project. The Board faces challenges in maintaining an
aggressive schedule, ensuring sub-area balances are retained and work moves forward on the
project-level planning. Issues specific to Federal Way, such as retaining the HOV lanes in the
State budget are also listed in the legislative agenda. Outreach concerns were expressed when
dealing with so many agencies, entities and private and public groups. A 14-month schedule
was distributed listing the anticipated, first-year occurrences of the RTA. The first budget, not
passed at the committee level, is being re-worked and should be passed in January, 1997.
Ms. Gates encouraged Councilmembers to contact her if and when questions arise regarding
the RTA or RTC.
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x.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest wished all a happy holiday
season and adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk