Council MIN 08-05-1997 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
August 5,1997 - 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 Mahlon "Skip" Priest, Deputy Mayor Hope Elder; Councilmembers
Michael Park, Mary Gates, Ron Gintz and Phil Watkins. Councilmember Jack Dovey's absence
was excused.
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 Gates led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
a.
SPIRIT Award/Month of Au¡plst
City Manager Nyberg announced the SPIRIT Award recipient for August is Senior
Services/Special Populations Coordinator Doug McCormick. Mr. Nyberg read from Doug's
nomination form, which in part, read, "Doug has demonstrated a commitment to his job and the
City which has gone far beyond the regular "call of duty." He puts in extra hours to ensure his
clients are receiving a quality product and has been working under very difficult conditions. He
has done so with professionalism and dedication. On hand to accept the award was Kurt Reuter.
Doug was unable to attend the meeting.
b.
National Ni~ht Out
(Added Item)
Police Chief Ron Wood was proud to announce tonight marked the 4th annual National Night
Out. This nation-wide event affords individuals and families the time to meet and acquaint
themselves with each others and gives police officers an opportunity to receive input, comments
or concerns. Chief Wood reported approximately 23 neighborhoods in Federal Way would be
participating in this years' event.
ORIGINAL
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Cynthia Edvalds & Cindy Bennight both spoke in support of the proposed Wedgewood Park.
They stated many children in the area would benefit fÌ'om its existence. A park committee has
been formed and work parties are being conducted and will continue. The committee has entered
into the Neighborhood Matching Mini-Grant Program with the City.
Alison Corrigan, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, gave an update on tourism, She said a
task force has begun work and will advertise the City of Federal Way in the publication formerly
known as Destination Washington.
Donna Gurr & DeDe Pree spoke of their concerns related to traffic volume and speed along First
Avenue South, near the Cove Apartments, where seven (7) Canadian Geese were recently killed
by a motorist. They stated pedestrian traffic is very much a concern as the crosswalks are not
appropriately marked. They also feared the wildlife populations are growing with no relief along
this piece of road. They've asked City staff for assistance and feel as though they are getting no
where. City Manager Nyberg informed Council he had spoken with Ms. Gurr and told her he
would voice her concerns to Public Works Director.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/July 15 1997 - Re¡p1lar Meeting Minutes
Voucher/AuiUst 5 1997
Monthly Financial Rc:port/June 1997
6th Ave SW & SW Campus Dr Construction Proiect Final Acceptance
1997 Asphalt Overl!\)' Proiect Change Order
West Fork Hylebos Creek Rehabilitation Bid Award
e.
f.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Cable Television Rates
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Mayor Priest opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Council requested no formal presentation ITom Management Services Director Iwen Wang.
Donald Barovic stated the cost for TCI is "very, very expensive." He also said he is not
impressed with the quality of service he receives.
Barbara Reid spoke regarding her desire for a local access channel with a community bulletin
board. She feels special events and meetings should be listed. City Attorney Lindell stated we
have the option for a community bulletin and funding is a concern. Some monies are currently
banked for such an item; however, technology issues also are a factor and concern in the process.
Clarification of a cost analysis between TCI and Viacom was sought and received.
Mayor Priest closed the public hearing at 7:35 p..
VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Cancellation of Au ill st 19 Reilllar Meeting
MAYOR PRIEST MOVED TO SUSPEND SECTION 2 OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
RULES OF PROCEDURES PROVIDING FOR A CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ON AUGUST 19, 1997; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
MAYOR PRIEST MOVED TO CANCEL THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
AUGUST 19, 1997; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
MAYOR PRIEST MOVED TO ADD AN AGENDA ITEM TO THE COUNCIL BUSINESS
SECTION ENTITLED NAME CHANGE OF 320TH & HIGHWAY 99; second by
Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
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Priest yes Elder yes
Gates yes Watkins yes
Gintz yes Park yes
Dovey excused absence
b. Name Change - 320th & Highw!\y 99 (Added Item)
(MAIN MOTION)
MAYOR PRIEST MADE A MOTION TO LAY THE ITEM ON THE TABLE,
FORWARDING DISCUSSION TO A SUBSEQUENT COUNCIL MEETING (DATE NOT
SPECIFIED); second by Councilmember Gates;
(MOTION TO AMEND)
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION BY
CANCELING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE ITEM; second by Deputy Mayor Elder.
The motion to amend the main motion failed as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
no
no
no
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
no
The main motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
no
yes
c.
Planning Commission Appointment
(Renumbered due to addition)
It was the consensus of Council to leave the position vacant until it can be filled at the end of
September. It was stated and agreed a quorum would be present despite the vacancy. No other
action was taken.
c.
Sports Field Complex at Celebration Park Authorization to Bid
(Renumbered due to addition)
Project Manager Dave Wilbrecht briefed the Council regarding the first phase of the site
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remediation project. The remediation includes the clean up of the solid waste located on the
south east section of the site and the removal of the old fuel tank which was part of the former
Evergreen Air Field. The environmental and geo-technical firm of Landau Associates, Inc., has
prepared the remediation plan for the City.
DEPUTY MAYOR ELDER MOVED FOR APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH THE BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE SITE REMEDIATION WORK AT
THE SPORTS FIELD COMPLEX AT CELEBRATION PARK AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF
TO PROCEED WITH THE PUBLIC BIDDING PROCESS; second by Councilmember Gintz.
The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #176/Adult Entertainment Code Amendment
APPROVED ORDINANCE 97-298
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE
CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-110(c) REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY
ENTERTAINER AND MANAGER LICENSES (AMENDS ORDINANCES 90-
55,92-129, AND 95-241.)
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read Council Bill #176 as presented.
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES PROVIDING FOR A
SECOND READING OF COUNCIL BILL #176; second by Councilmember Gates.
This is a housekeeping ordinance which will provide for the immediate issuance of a temporary
adult entertain'slmanager's license, as opposed to the current practice of requiring a 14-day
waiting period. This amendment is in compliance with the Washington State Supreme Court's
ruling in [no [no vs. City Qf Bellevue.
The motion to suspend Council Rules carried as follows:
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Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO ADOPT COUNCIL BILL #176 AS PRESENTED;
second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg distributed a responsive memorandum to Council, received ITom Police
Chief Ron Wood, as it related to Coronado Park citizen complaints received at the July 15, 1997,
City Council meeting.
He also announced a letter was sent to all candidates seeking election to the City Council. The
letter instructs all candidates who may be seeking public records to submit the request directly to
the City Manager's office.
He relayed the Knutsen Family Theatre model is on display at the back of Council Chambers.
X.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park reported the next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is
August 7, 1997, at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins reported the next Land Use!Transportation Committee meeting is
August 18, 1997, at 5:30 p.m. He further announced the Land Use!Transportation Committee
scheduled for September 1 is being rescheduled to September 3, 1997, at 5:30 p.m., due to City
Hall Closure!Holiday observance.
Councilmember Gintz reported the next FinanceÆconomic Development Committee meeting is
August 28, 1997, at 7:30 a.m.
Deputy Mayor Elder reported a nation-wide search is being conducted for an Executive Director
for the Airport Communities Coalition.
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Councilmember Gates announced an August 20 Suburban Cities meeting at Angelo's, in Burien.
Agenda items will include the EMS levy, the new Housing Committee and the 1997-1998
priorities for the association. She announced a vacancy on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
should anyone be interested.
H. David Kaplan, on behalf of the Parks Commission, announced the next Parks & Recreation
Committee meeting is set for August 18, 1997, at 8:00 a.m.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the regular meeting
at 8:09 p.m.
Raru}¡ 1: J-1. Pn k
Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk