Council MIN 08-06-1996 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
August 6, 1996
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:03 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mablon "Skip. Priest and Councilmembers Mary Gates, Phil
Watkins, Jack Dovey, Michael Park and Ron Gintz. Deputy Mayor Hope Elders' absence was
excused.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, Acting City Attorney James McNamara, Deputy
City Manager Philip Keightley and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Jack Dovey led the flag salute.
ill.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Rpr.ognition of Tnt!epent!enC'.e of RppnhliC'. nf Korp... Prod~m~tion
Councilmember Michael Park read and proclaimed August 15, 1996, Republic of Korea
Liberation Day in Federal Way. He encouraged all residents to join in honoring our Korean
community during this significant holiday. Korean Consulate General Kim thanked the City
Council for the proclamation and the invitation to attend the meeting. He stated his appreciation
for the diverse cultures in Federal Way as well our two countries sharing a strong friendship.
b.
Fthics Ro~rt!memher TntroonC'.tion
Councilmember Gates introduced Mr. David Head and presented him with a Certificate of Re-
Appointment to the Ethics Board. He has served one term.
c.
SPTRIT Aw~rd - Angnst (~t!dprl item)
City Manager Nyberg presented the SPIRIT Award for August, 1996, to Bob Baker, in the City
Clerk's Office, Management Services Department. Mr. Nyberg read from the nomination form
ORIGINAL
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which states Bob serves as an example of the SPIRIT characteristics set forth by the City as he
serves the Clerk's Office and citizens with pride, responsibility and integrity. He is an innovative
team player who is well-liked and respected. Bob acknowledged his family and thanked Chris
Green, the City Manager, City Council for such an opportunity and remarked Federal Way is the
best place he has ever worked.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ron Zaffino expressed concern regarding monthly payment of gambling taxes. He much preferred
the quarterly payment of said taxes and feels he is being punished for others actions and being
made to incur additional, unnecessary costs for the preparation/sending of the gambling taxes on
a monthly basis. Councilmember Gintz responded and stated his committee (Finance/Economic
Development) could "add it" to the agenda again and have Mr. Zaffino present to discuss the item.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minlltes/Tnly 16, 1996 Reglll~r MpP.ting
VolIC'.her/AllglIst 6, 1996
Monthly Fin~nd~1 Rpport/Tllne 1996
19q7-99 í'.DRCi TnterlO('~1 í'.ooperntion AgrpP.ment with King í'.ollnty
1997-99 Home Tnvestment TnterlO('~l P~rtnership AgrpP.ment with King í'.onnty
í'.onsortillm
Dom"sti" ViolenC'P. Pm<P.C'lItion/Memornntlnm of TTntlerst"ntling with King í'.O1mty
T ...ke Cirove P~rk TTpgrntle
e.
f.
g.
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS; second
by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
VI.
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
Elder
Watkins
Park
Excused Absent
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
So 1'í6th St í'.ontrnC'.t Ritl Aw~rtl
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AWARD THE SOUTH 356TH STREET RIGHT
HAND TURN LANE CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, RAM, INC., IN THE AMOUNT
OF $70,252.31 AND APPROVE A $7,025.23 PROJECT CONTINGENCY; as related to Item
(a) and TO AWARD THE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT SMALL WORKS ROSTER
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BID AWARD FOR 1996 MINOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO LLOYD
ENTERPRISES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,259.86, as relates to Item (c); second by
Councilmember Gintz. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
b.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
Excused Absent
yes
yes
c.~nC'.el1~tinn of AngJl<t 1.0 R".g)II~r Meeting
MAYOR PRIEST MOVED TO SUSPEND RULES AND CANCEL THE AUGUST 20, 1996,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
Excused Absent
yes
yes
c.
SWM Sm~11 Works Roster Rit! Aw~rt!
Approved - See item VI (a)
VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg stated a City Hall Report of Activities for the last 6 months would be
distributed. He stated his goal is to complete the report once every six (6) months. He announced
a 4-hour budget review session may be necessary and requested council reserve September 6,
1996, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. He relayed other budget hearings/sessions were scheduled for
September 17, October 1, 2 & 3 and October 9 and 10, 1996.
Finally, he reported a : 15 minute executive session was necessary this evening with no action
anticipated.
vIu. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park announced the next Public SafetylHuman Services Committee meeting is
August 15, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. He also reported a 7/29/96 Jail Advisory Committee Meeting
where he toured the Regional Justice Committee Facility which has a 896 bed capacity.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is
August 19, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. wherein the topic will be the street overlay program. The entire
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council is invited to attend the meeting.
Mr. Watkins will represent the City at the ACC Executive Board meeting, at Normandy Park City
Hall, tomorrow night. ACC fùed suit against the Port of Seattle and the Puget Sound Regional
Council citing 16 claims against the agencies, in King County Superior Court. Directly after the
board meeting, another meeting will take place wherein consultants will be briefing the
community and city officials on the potential impacts of the third runway, to the southeast cities
of King County. Burien is administering the one-half million dollar grant from the State of
Washington to review the impacts.
Finally, Mr. Watkins reported he'll represent the City Council at an upcoming Des Moines City
Council meeting where they will consider the potential annexation area agreement we have offered
for an area of unincorporated King County that lies south of 272nd and west of Pacific Highway
South. That is the only area which we have not reached an agreement with neighboring
communities. We're hoping they'll approve our proposal. In the future, when the area down hill,
one block south of 272nd decides to annex, it will annex into Federal Way.
Councilmember Gintz reported the next Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting is
August 29, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. He had a client call and ask about Wackenhut corrections. They
build jails and operate them as a private sector business. He has received the value line and will
get it to Mr. Nyberg. This may, at least, be an avenue to discuss "privatizing" our jail just as we
have done with respect to the police department to control costs.
Councilmember Dovey stated the next Parks/Recreation Committee meeting is August 12, 1996,
at 8:00 a.m. The Lake Grove project is to be discussed.
Councilmember Gates spoke regarding the Suburban Cities Zoo Committee and stated it has been
referred to the Finance Committee - the adjunct to GMPC. She is looking forward to meeting
with each council member to discuss the audit from Suburban Cities. She has a memo for
interested citizens and council that gives them list of people/organizations which have endorsed
the RTA and alternative analysis -- a concern for the airport. Also attached is a list of south King
County benefits from the RTA. A Suburban Cities Board meeting is August 21, 1996, with a
general membership meeting on August 15, 1996.
Mayor Priest reported the City's comprehensive plan was approved by the Puget Sound Hearing
Board on all issues. The philosophic approach toward Spring Valley and the Hylebos, recognizing
them as environmentally sensitive areas was supported by the Board. He thanked Londi Lindell
for defending the plan before the board. He also thanked staff for their support.
Mayor Priest described the recent swearing-in ceremony of 12 lieutenants as "outstanding." He
is impressed with the group and gave compliments to Mr. Nyberg and Chief Wood for their
selections.
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The mayor reported on his recent trip to our sister city in Japan, Hachinohe, with City Manager
Nyberg. He stated the commitment to the relationship between the two cities remains extremely
positive and high. He stated that after 5 years, there is a significant amount to gain. He reported
Mayor Nakasoto sent his personal best wishes to Mary, Hope and Ron. The mayor stated he
believes we are on the right track in terms of the relationship we share with our sister city. An
item of interest is a new paper plant in Hachinohe wherein they use wood chips from
Weyerhaeuser. He is also pleased with the relationship shared between Hachinohe, Salmolux and
Ames International. Mayor Priest believes that when such a positive relationship exists, benefits
occur culturally and in business. He is impressed with the leadership of Mr. Nyberg and the
staying power of the relationship as a result thereof. In addition, he remains committed to the idea
Federal Way's future is in economic development. Our relationship with the Japanese has created
am unbreakable nexus between our two cities. Finally, Mayor Nakasoto informed Mayor Priest
one of the parade floats created by the Japanese is headed our way on a boat coming into Tacoma
for use in our Family Fest and/or Sea Fair Parade.
At 7:51 p.m., Mayor Priest recessed the regular meeting, Council left chambers and entered into
executive session.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
í'.ol1ective R~rg~ining/Pllrsll~nt to Rí'.W 4) "10 140(4)(;!)
At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Priest and Council returned to Council chambers. No action was taken.
X.
AD] 0 URNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the regular meeting
at 8:06 p.m.
:Hl:Jüj Kit t fu by
H. Robert Baker
Deputy City Clerk