Council MIN 09-17-1996 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 17, 1996
MINUrES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:02 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
Police Chief Ron Wood led the flag salute.
ID.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
SpTRIT Aw~rtl
City Manager Ken Nyberg presented the September, 1996, SPIRIT Award to Ms. Karl
Cimmer. Her nomination read, in part, "Karl deals with many people via phone/counter daily.
Karl has filled in when asked without any hesitation. She strives to make the Building
Department more efficient and promotes a teamwork atmosphere." She is responsible and
professional. She is a "model employee" when it comes to a positive attitude. She is a
"tremendous asset."
b.
King í'.ollnty Poli"e Aw~rr1.
City Manager Ken Nyberg, with the assistance of Deputy Mayor Elder and Councilmember
Park, presented Certificates of Appreciation to the King County Police Officers who have
served the citizens of the City of Federal Way. Officers recognized included Lonnie Arnold;
Bill Butterfield, Michael Gordon, Gary Jansen, Darren Hollowell, Jake Ziminski, Michael
Starth, Craig Sarver, Jess Moriarty, Robin Clary and Captain Brent Beden was thanked for his
contributions during the police department formation and transition. Those officers not present
ORIGINAL
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to accept their certificates include Jeff Dixson, Ralph Crenshaw, Sam Sprite, Eric Wolfe, Jeff
Johnson and Mark Lamonie.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
John Keegan spoke in favor of the Land Use Committee hearing further alternatives before
voting to approve consent agenda item (h) - Access Control Construction Project Bid Award.
v.
e.
f.
g.
h.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minlltes/Sp,ptemher 1, 1996 Rp£Jll~r MpP.ting
D~sh Pointe Fin~l plM Approv~llRe<olntlon No 96-2311
Hse of Rp,pl~"ement Reserves/Printer PllrC'.h~se
T ...tecomers AgrpP.ment for Street Tmprovements
So 1?4th St Reh~hi1it~tion í'.onstnlC'tion í'.ontrn"t AC'.C'.ept~nC'.e
1996 S;tlew~lk Rp,pI~C'ement Proje"t Rid Aw~rtl
OlympiC'. View P~rk Strp...m Reh~h Ritl Aw~rtl
A""ess í'.ontrol í'.onstm"tion Projpr.t Ritl Aw~r"/P1dl..d by W..tkln.
a.
b.
c.
d.
COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C,
D, E, F AND G AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as
follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
ITEM H' Aí'.rFSS í'.ONTROT rONSTRHí'.TTON pROTEí'.T RID AWARD
Department of Public Works Director Cary Roe answered questions posed by Councilmembers
and rebutted statements made during Citizen Comment by Mr. Keegan. COUNCILMEMBER
WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM H; second by Councilmember Gintz. The
motion passed as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
no
Elder
Watkins
Park
no
yes
yes
Mayor Priest called a recess at 7:58 p.m.
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VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
í'.ithen Tnpllt/Prelimin~ry 1997-9R í'.ity Rlltlget
The meeting reconvened at 8:04 p.m. Mayor Priest opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Priest read correspondence from Mrs. Pat Finch into the record. Jane Henderson spoke
in opposition to cuts in Recreation programs for the special needs population. Betty Huff
thanked the Council for their support of the Arts Commission and stated her belief in the
Commissions ability to obtain grants and other funding sources for the proposed project at
Visitation Retreat & Cultural Center. Harry Mills stated we are all making ajoumey through
life. Some of us need help and some don't. He requested Council not cut special needs
population programs. Patty Fitzpatrick spoke in favor of special population travelers and
urged Council to keep budget dollars where they are and not to cut them. Management
Services Director Iwen Wang reviewed the budget calendar with Council.
Hearing from no one else, the public meeting was closed at 8:20 p.m.
Vll.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Fr.onomk Development PI~n
Discussion by and between Council revealed the need for one more meeting for approximately
one hour for clarification of the plan. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED APPROVAL
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH THE UNDERSTANDING
COUNCIL WILL REVIEW SAME WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION;
second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
1997 Dr~ft T p.gislMive Agf'nd~
Dena Laurent, Senior Management Assistant, conducted a brief review of materials presented
to Council for this meeting and invited questions. After brief discussion,
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO
INCLUDE LANGUAGE OPPOSING EROSION OF THE CITY PORTION OF THE
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MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion to amend
carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
DEPUTY MAYOR ELDER MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1997 DRAFT LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA WITH THE ABOVE-REFERENCED AMENDMENT; second by Councilmember
Watkins. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
c.ontrn<'.t for Kent T~i1 ServiC'.es
Chief Wood focused on the essential elements of the proposed interlocal agreement and
provided Council with the results inherent to the signing of this agreement with the City of
Kent. Discussion ensued between Council and Chief Wood. Council was receptive to the
agreement and applauded Chief Wood for his efforts. COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED
APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR KENT JAIL SERVICES WITH A MINOR
MODIFICATION NECESSITATING 90 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO TERMINATE THE
CONTRACT VS. 60 DAYS; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest yes Elder yes
Gates yes Watkins yes
Gintz yes Park yes
Dovey yes
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg reported the Police Department began their fmt phase of operation,
street patrol, yesterday at 6:00 a.m.
He reported the Mayor's Institute on Urban Design is set for September 24, 1996, from
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Finally, he announced the need for a :30 minute executive session this evening with action
anticipated.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park advised the next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is set
on September 19, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. The third-quarter Korean Community Update meeting is
set for September 24, 1996, at 6:30 p.m. and the next Jail Advisory Committee meeting is
September 23, 1996.
Council member Watkins reported the next Land Use Committee meeting is October 7, 1996, at
5:30 p.m.
Council member Gintz reported the next Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting is
September 26, 1996, at 7:30 a.m.
Deputy Mayor Elder announced she attended à SCA TBrd meeting today and will distribute a
written summary to Council. Further she announced a Joint Resolutions Committee meeting is
set on September 18,1996, and she'll attend a Board of Health meeting on September 19,1996.
Council member Dovey reported on the last Parks & Recreation Committee meeting wherein one
topic was the master plan for Lakota Park. Jenny Schroder is to set up a meeting with the school
board members to discuss the plan. Also, an update on Lake Grove Elementary school revealed
permits are currently be reviewed for consideration.
Councilmember Gates reported the Regional Transit Authority was endorsed by the Federal Way
Chamber Board at its last meeting. Entities previously endorsing the RTA are Kent City Council
and the Puyallup Fair Board. She also reported the Regional Transit Committee is embarking on
a study relative to access transit. The first weekly fax from Suburban Cities was recently
received. At their last meeting, Federal Way's viewpoints were noted as items they looked for
were voted on and approved. A by-laws committee is being set up as a result of the audit.
Members of that committee will be chosen by city size.
Mayor Priest recessed the regular meeting and Council went into executive session at
9:02 p.m.
x.
EXECUfIVE SESSION
a.
Property A"qllisition/Pllrsll~nt to Rí'.W 4' 10 110(11)
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At 9:40 p.m., Greg Fewins announced another :15 minutes were necessary.
At 9:57 p.m., Council returned and COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO DIRECT
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SW CAMPUS DRIVE AND 6TH A VENUE SW WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PROJECT, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND CAMPUS
HIGHLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND CAMPUS ESTATES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SW CAMPUS DRIVE AND 6TH A VENUE SW,
FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $800.00 AND $1,400.00, RESPECTIVELY; second by
Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
b.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
QII~si-Tlltlici~l/Smith Appe~1 DeliherHlion/Pllrsll~nt to Rí'.W 42 ,0 140(2)
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL TO REMAND THE MA TIER OF
YONG RIP SMITH, FEDERAL WAY H. E. #96-13, TO HEARING EXAMINER
TERENCE MCCARTHY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING INTO THE RECORD TESTIMONY THAT SPECIFICALLY REBUTS
EVIDENCE INTRODUCED BY THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY AT THE JULY 23, 1996
HEARING...AFTER CONSIDERATION OF SUCH REBUTTAL TESTIMONY, THE
HEARING EXAMINER WILL EITHER UPHOLD HIS ORIGINAL FINDINGS OF FACT
AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW OR MODIFY THE SAME. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL
THEN CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION WITHOUT THE
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY AND ISSUE THE CITY COUNCIL'S
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSION OF LAW. ANY FURTHER APPEALS WILL
BE TO THE STATE'S SUPERIOR COURT; second by Councilmember Watkins. The
motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
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c.
Potenti~1 T itig~tion/Pllrsll~nt to Rí'.W 4' 410 11O(i) (?)
No action taken.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the regular
meeting at 10:00 p.m.
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H. Robert Baker
Deputy City Clerk