Council MIN 07-16-1996 Special & Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 16, 1996 - 5:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the Special Meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 5:05 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mablon "Skip" Priest; Deputy Mayor Hope Elder;
Councilmembers Mary Gates, Phil Watkins, Mike Park and Jack Dovey. Ron Gintz' absence
was excused.
City Staff present: City Clerk Chris Green. City Manager Ken Nyberg and Acting City
Attorney Bonnie Lindstrom were excused by the City Council.
II.
ETHICS BOARD VACANCY INTERVIEWS
The following persons appeared and were interviewed for the Ethics Board: Steven Binns,
Donovan Davisson, Lorie Coates and David Head.
Ms. Bonnie Graves was unable to attend and requested her application serve in lieu of her
personal appearance.
III.
DELIBERATIONS
All Councilmembers present deliberated and recommended the re-appointment of David Head
to fill the vacancy on the Ethics Board.
IV.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business, th~Cial meeting 0
5:50 p.m.
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N. Christine Green, CMC
City Clerk
ORIGINAL
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
July 16, 1996 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:00 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mablon "Skip" Priest, Deputy Mayor Hope Elder, Councilmembers
Mary Gates, Phil Watkins, Jack Dovey and Michael Park. Councilmember Ron Gintz' absence
was excused.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, Acting City Attorney Bonnie Lindstrom, Deputy
City Manager Philip Keightley, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gates led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
SPIRTT Aw~rt! for Month of Tilly
City Manager Nyberg presented the SPIRIT Award for July, 1996, to Brian Pearson, Management
Information Services division of the Management Services Department. Brian earned the award
for being eager to resolve user-problems and to finding solutions to the varied needs of staff in
data processing and communications. He takes pride in his work and his department. He works
fairly with others, takes responsibility for getting the job done, comes up with alternative solutions
and works well with others. Brian truly exemplifies the City's SPIRIT philosophy.
b.
Hllm~n Services í'.ommi..ioner TntroollC'.tions
Councilmember Park presented Certificates of Appointment to Dennis Hollinger-Lant and
Elizabeth Pribble. Mayor Priest stated the Human Services Commission plays an important role
in City government and the Council is proud of their efforts.
ORIGINAL
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES - July 16,1996 - PAGE 2
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Herb Pollinger, Federal Way Community Council, commented Family Fest is a shining example
of cooperation between City and citizen. He expressed it is a unifying event; which makes
Federal Way a great place to live. He presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Council and staff
in recognition of their efforts and stated he was grateful.
Mary Ehlis and Todd Suchan informed all present the dates of the 1997 Family Fest are August
23 & 24 to avoid back-to-back events for all involved. They thanked the City staff for their
tremendous contributions and reported no one complained as they worked on two events so closely
together in time. The Mayor commented Federal Way has very few traditions, but this is one of
which we can all be proud.
Boy Scout Troop Master Art Warner, thanked Council and City staff; especially those in the
Parks & Recreation Department for allowing Scout-A-Rama to take place in the park this year
during Family Fest. He announced they'd like to, perhaps, participate again next year. City
Manager Nyberg inspected the area the boy scouts occupied before and after their stay. He was
happy to report the area was in better shape when the boys left than when they arrived and was
appreciative of their efforts.
Mayor Priest read from a very positive note received in the mail commenting on the success of
the Red, White & Blues Festival. It stated, in part, "Thank you for the beautiful fireworks
display... we walked to and from the demonstration and were impressed with the crowd which was
helped across the street by the police. People were courteous. Thank you for the entertainment
and providing a community in which we feel safe enough to walk at night. Let the responsible
people know their efforts are appreciated and keep up the good work."
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minntes/Jnly 2, 1996 R".gnl~r M..p.ting/pnllpd C'.onnrilmpmbpr W..tkin.
Design Approv~lI Anthori7~tion to Pre-Ort!er Sign~1 F.qnipment IIr Rit!
SW 140th St lit 1'ith Ave Tr~ffi" Sign~1
Design Approv~ll Anthori7...tion to Pr..-Ort!er Sign~l Eqnipment IIr Rit!
6th Ave SW lit SW C'.~mpns Dr TrnffiC'. Sign~l
FthiC'.s Ro~rd Appointment/PlIllpd by M..yor PriPst
Approve TIs.. nfR'1?I~('P.ment Res..rves Fnnt!/Steel T ...ke Annex F~x M~C'.hine
Eurchase
c.
d.
e.
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES - July 16, 1996 - PAGE 3
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B, C & E
AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
Councilmember Watkins pulled item A
Mayor Priest pulled item D
yes
yes
yes
Item A: COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO STRIKE THE WORDS, "no second was
made." FROM PARAGRAPH 3, PAGE 6 OF THE JULY 2, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES AND APPROVE THEM AS CORRECTED; second by Councilmember
Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item D: Mayor Priest expressed thanks to those who applied and interviewed for the Ethics Board
vacancy. He stated it was a great group which made the decision difficult. COUNCILMEMBER
GATES MOVED TO RE-APPOINT DAVID HEAD TO THE ETHICS BOARD; second by
Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Priest opened the public hearing on the Transportation Improvement Program at 7:20 p.m.
Tr~n<port~tion Tmprovement Progr~m 1997-1010
St~ff R".port
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES - July 16, 1996 - PAGE 4
Ken Miller made a brief presentation to Council outlining and reviewing projects and their status
through the year 2010 as provided in this Council packet. Several questions were asked by
Council and answered by Mr. Miller & Mr. Keightley. A citizens oversight committee is to be
formed to decide how monies will be reallocated from one project to another with
recommendations to be made to Council. When formation of the committee is necessary, the
Mayor asked staff to meet with the Land Use Transportation Committee Chair to discuss such
issues as timing.
í'.itizen í'.omment
Larry Patterson stated the proposed light at 340th & 35th is a "real good idea" when done in
conjunction with other intersections in the area. Conversely, he expressed concern regarding the
intersection of Hoyt Road and 340th. Currently, there are two (2) - 4-way stop signs. He
believes the proposed light may be necessary, but will only "migrate" the congestion problems if
we wait until 1999 to install it. Further, he commented the intersection is close to the north east
Tacoma boundary, and therefore, that City should assist financially with the project anticipated
to cost $356,000.00. He urged Council to be cognizant of this area when prioritizing projects.
Mayor Priest stated our staff will monitor the road and reiterated the fact there is no lack of
recognition of the needs at that intersection.
Mary Patterson addressed Council and embellished further on the above-mentioned issue. She
asked what Tacoma thinks about the situation and informed Council a woman was recently
abducted and escaped a rape attempt, at that intersection, due to poor lighting. She argued this
fact could be used in support of Tacoma assisting Federal Way in the installation and payment of
signal and lighting.
Councilmember Watkins stated Tacoma has, in some cases paid money into a mitigation fund.
He believes the balance in the account is approximately $30,000. The monies are limited "that's
the reality we deal with."
H. David Kaplan spoke of the area on 312th between 23rd & 28th and stated this "sleepy corner
of the world" has changed. An 83-unit assisted living facility, 15-unit housing development,
upgraded beach front at Steel Lake Park, two (2) volleyball courts and field upgrades are all
contributing factors to increased traffic congestion. He suggested Council review the projects for
this area in 1999 rather than 2003.
After discussion by Council, City Manager Nyberg offered a suggestion to append a portion of
these minutes with the TIP Work Program, for next year, so as to preserve the content of citizen
inquiry received this evening.
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í'.ity í'.O1Jndl Deliherntion
No deliberations were heard.
Mayor Priest closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Resolutionl A PPROVRn RF."OT .TTTTON 96-236
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED;
second by Councilmember Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg announced tonights executive session may be stricken.
He informed Council of a press release relative to the swearing-in ceremony of the Deputy
Directors and Lieutenants, of the Public Safety Department, scheduled for July 22, 1996, at 6:30
p.m., in Council Chambers, with Chief Wood officiating.
VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park announced the next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is
July 25, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. He also reported a meeting with the Jail Advisory Committee on July
29, 1996, Kent City Hall. Finally, at 2:30 p.m. today, 22 students and teachers arrived from
Korea, as a result of the Sister-School program with Decatur High School. A tour of City Hall
is scheduled for tomorrow.
Councilmember Watkins announced he'll serve as tour guide for the visiting Korean students at
the Washington State Capitol and Temple of Justice in Olympia tomorrow. He also reported a
7:30 a.m. Liaison Committee with Lakehaven Utility District tomorrow. The next ACC
Executive Board Meeting will be July 24, 1996, and the next Land Use/Transportation Committee
meeting is August 5, 1996, at 5:30 p.m.
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Deputy Mayor Elder reported a meeting between King County and Suburban Cities at Kent City
Hall, July 18, 1996, to discuss what King County is doing right and wrong.
Councilmember Dovey reported a Parks/Recreation Committee Meeting for August 12, 1996, at
8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Gates is unable to attend the July 18, 1996, meeting Deputy Mayor Elder
mentioned. She question Council, if, considering the nature of the questions asked by King
County Councilmember Jean Hague, we would want to put some of the responses in writing for
review by those who are unable to attend. These meeting are verbal in nature. She outlined the
proposed questions on the agenda.
Deputy Mayor Elder relayed Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley will attend with her to assist
in a written review of the meeting.
Councilmember Gates sought input for an upcoming Executive Board Meeting of Suburban Cities.
In regard to the recent audit she's reported on, she'll be talking to everyone individually to discuss
the briefing papers she's since received. Further, she attended a Board of Directors meeting for
Suburban Cities with Executive Locke last Wednesday morning where jail costs were discussed.
In that meeting, a throw-away line relayed an upcoming report by Steve Nolan which relates to
9-1-1 use and misuse, police pagers, and a potential for re-education of police services. Finally,
she reported Renton was the first east-side city to come out in favor of the RTA. Councilmember
Mayor Priest raised the issue the Suburban Cities Board sending a missive to identify potential task
members for the Woodland Park Zoo regarding regional financing. He expressed his desire for
Council committees to meet for discussions on this matter. He is not enamored with the
appearance that this organization is "jumping up" and sending representatives for this cause as it
gives the message, 'yes,' it's O.K., we just have to figure out how to do it and our Council, he's
sure, is not at that stage yet. Councilmember Gates clarified the issue by stating Suburban Cities'
question is how to fund the zoo in the future. The committee is forming only to monitor the item.
Two people are being sent to monitor for reports back to Suburban Cities and to provide their
perspective on the issue. She agreed the area is sensitive and suggested a letter could be written
pointing out the concerns of our council. No action was taken on the suggestion.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (STRICKEN)
X.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the regular
meeting at 8:09 p.m.
H. Robert Baker
Deputy City Clerk