Council MIN 11-05-1996 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 5, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:06 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, Phil Watkins, Jack Dovey, 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 Mary Gates led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
K¡:y Club Proclamation
Mayor Skip Priest read the proclamation which recognizes Key Club Internationals Key Club
Week, November 4-8. Federal Way, Decatur & Thomas Jefferson High Schools were presented
with original proclamations. Bob Munroe introduced Key Club Presidents from the named
schools and other visiting members.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Diane Sweeney read a letter she wrote to Council opposing proposed cuts to the arts.
H. David Kaplan thanked many people for their contributions to the development and cleaning of
city parks and the Council for earnestly deliberating the City's budget. He stressed the importance
of increased street-overlay projects, restoring a Parks Maintenance position, less of
a reduction in outreach and human services funding. Sue Middleton spoke against cuts to the arts,
Parks and human services. She said, "raise taxes," but don't take away services. Peter Townsend
spoke in favor of continued funding toward the fight of the third runway, via the ACC, in the
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amount of $100,000.00. Joan Tabrum invited all to attend the 5th Annual Federal Way
Community Concert on Sunday, November 10, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in the Decatur High School
Gymnasium. Tom Taylor spoke in favor of raising taxes and increasing services. Richard
Emerson, Deanna Emerson, Larry Van Schoiack and Bob Halverson spoke in support of
Christmas Village.
COUNCILMEMBER PHIL WATKINS MOVED TO ADD COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM B, 1997
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN; second by Councilmember Mary Gates. The motion
carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
MAYOR PRIEST MOVED TO ADD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS ITEMS
PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30. l1O(F) & 42.30.1l0(G); second by Councilmember Dovey. The
motion carried as follows:
v.
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/October 15, 1996 Re¡¡ular Meeting
Voucher/November 5, 1996
Monthly Financial Report/SC41tember 1996
Arts Commissioner Appointment/Pulled by Gintz
Human Services Comprehensive Plan Approval/Pulled by Park
Council BiI1 #151/Metricom Franchise/Enactment/Pulled by Gintz
ACC Interlocal & Amendment
Ratification of County wide Planning Policy Amendment
So 360th St Re¡¡ional Stormwater PrQject
e.
f.
g.
h.
1.
COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B,
C, G, H & I AS PRESENTED; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
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Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
ItemD:
ARTS COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO APPOINT CURRENT ARTS COMMISSION
ALTERNATE, MS. PAT CURRAN, DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF CURRENT
COMMISSIONER, MIKE MARTIN; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item E:
HUMAN SERVICES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN APPROVAL
Councilmember Park presented a brief history of the compilation process used to create the City's
first Human Services Comprehensive plan and recognized the efforts of those who have worked
on the plan, including Human Services Manager, Ann Guenther. He then MOVED TO
APPROVE THE ITEM AS PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL; second by Deputy Mayor Elder.
The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item F:
COUNCIL BILL #151/METRICOM FRANCHISE
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO POSTPONE SECOND READING/PASSAGE OF
THE ORDINANCE UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 19, 1996, REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA;
second by Councilmember Gates. Discussion ensued. A conference call is scheduled between
City Attorney Lindell and Metricom on November 13 to address concerns regarding some
language contained in the proposed contract. If the issues are resolved, the item will be brought
back to full Council for enactment on the November 19 regular meeting agenda. If the issues are
not resolved, the item will be returned to the Finance/Economic Development Committee for
further discussion.
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The motion carried as follows:
VI.
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
GMPC/Shared Commitment Funding Pro¡¡ram for Affordable Housin¡¡
Councilmember Park introduced Ms. Lori Michaelson, City Planner, who made a brief
presentation to Council. Mr. Art Sullivan, program manager for ARCH, also gave an overview
of the Shared Commitment Program and thanked the Council and staff for their efforts. Mr.
Sullivan highlighted some major changes and summarized the key issues surrounding the program.
Further he answered several questions and addressed concerns of the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER HOPE ELDER MOVED TO SEND A LETTER TO SUBURBAN CffiES
ASSOCIATION, ACCEPTING THE GMPC MOTION IN GENERAL, AND EXPRESSING
COUNCIL RESERVATIONS WITH RESPECT TO:
I)
THE VOLUNTARY NATURE OF THE PROGRAM BEING PRESERVED ON
A PERMANENT BASIS;
2)
THE COUNCIL SEEKS ASSURANCE THAT JURISDICTIONS WILL NOT BE
PENALIZED IN ANYWAY, ON THE BASIS OF NON-PARTICIPATION AND
3)
THE COUNCILS DESIRE FOR THE PROVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES
BEING ENSURED WITH PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
INFRASTRUCTURE; SPECIFICALLY, THE NEEDS, AVAILABILITY AND
AFFORDABILITY OF SUCH SERVICES ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE
OVERALL ANALYSIS AND SELECTIONAL CRITERIA FOR INFRA-
STRUCTURE PROJECT APPROVAL;
second by Councilmember Gintz. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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b.
1997 Plannin¡¡ Commission Work Plan (Added Item)
Councilmember Watkins explained this item was considered at the most recent Land
Use/Transportation Committee and there, it was decided the matter should be considered by
Council for adoption. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED FOR COUNCIL TO
APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Gintz.
Much discussion ensued. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO MODIFY THE PRIORITY
LIST BY COMBINING ITEMS #5 & #7; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion passed
6 - I, as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
no
yes
Vll. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a.
Council BiJI #152/1996 Budget Acljustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE,
REVISING THE 1996 BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCES 95-250 AND
96-266).
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read the proposed ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY
MOVED TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE TO THE NOVEMBER 19, 1996 AGENDA FOR
ENACTMENT READING; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Council BiI1 #153/So 356th R~gional Detention Facility Condemnation/Enactment
Ordinance No. 96-273
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY AND/OR CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER, ALONG, UNDER AND
ACROSS CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING
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AND INSTALLING STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY
OF SOUTH 356TH STREET AND PACIFIC IDGHW A Y SOUTH, TOGETHER
WITH ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES AND RELATED WORK
NECESSARY TO MAKE A COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION,
APPROPRIATION, AND TAKING OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY
THEREFOR; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY
ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR
SAID CONDEMNATION.
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read the proposed ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ
MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES AND WAIVE SECOND READING; second by
Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO APPROVE COUNCIL BILL #153 AS PRESENTED;
second by Councilmember Park. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VITI. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg announced a draft City video is available for review and city staff contact on
this is Dena Laurent. Mr. Nyberg also reviewed the budget deliberation calendar.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park reported a Public Safety/Human Services Committee Regular Meeting on
November 21 at 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins reported a AWC Legislative Committee Meeting November 15; Land
Use/Transportation Committee Regular Meeting November 18 at 5:30 p.m.
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Deputy Mayor Elder reported a State Law & Justice Meeting November 7
Councilmember Dovey reported a Parks & Recreation Committee Regular Meeting to a rescheduled
date of November 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Gates reported a special Board Meeting of Suburban Cities Association with a report
on the Regional Governance and Finance Issues -- the ongoing study on the division of services
between local and regional issues. Information relative to tunnel hour openings, previously
discussed by Seattle City Council/Suburban Cities Association, has been placed in Councils' mail
boxes and is reportedly being discontinued. The Suburban Cities Association General Membership
meeting will take place on November 13 wherein the emerging issue of driving without a valid
license will be discussed. Although still in draft form, the legislative agenda is slated to be adopted
at that meeting.
Mayor Priest reported the potential conflict of interest with Mr. Watkins serving as ACC
representative; Mr. Watkins' desire to be relieved of his duties relative thereto and appointed Deputy
Mayor Elder to fill the unexpired term.
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Priest recessed the regular meeting and Council went into executive session
with no action anticipated.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Evaluate Complaints or Charges/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(t)
Evaluate Qualifications of a Candidate/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(g)
At 9:00 p.m., City Manager Nyberg reported another :15 minutes were necessary.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Priest reconvened the regular meeting. No action was taken from the executive session.
Having no other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
'Rtb)j 1/. ~~
Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk