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Council MIN 01-07-1997 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall January 7,1997 - 7:00 p.m. MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:05 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, Jack Dovey, Phil Watkins, 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 City Manager Ken Nyberg led the flag salute. III. PRESENT A TION a. SPIRIT Award for Month of January Mr. Nyberg stated it was his privilege to present the January, 1997 SPIRIT award to Payroll Technician, Tam Swett, in the Management Services Department. Mr. Nyberg read from Tam's nomination which stated in part, "She takes extreme pride in her work and labors diligently and tirelessly to produce accurate payrolls." Tam is recognized for her "unflagging zeal and commitment to excellence." b. Martin Luther Kin ¡:, Jr Proclamation Deputy Mayor Hope Elder read from the proclamation naming January 20, 1997, as a day of celebration honoring the memory of "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urging all citizens to keep his dream alive by personally rededicating themselves to the goals of freedom, dignity and equality for every man, woman and child." The original proclamation was presented to Jeanne Burbidge. ORt GfNAL City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 1997 - Page 2 c. Certificate of Appreciation (Added Item) Mayor Priest presented Deputy City Manager Keightley with a Certificate of Appreciation for his excellent service and playing a vital role during the recent week-long winter weather events while serving as Acting City Manager. Mr. Keightley coordinated the opening of an emergency shelter for residents whose homes were made uninhabitable and he worked with area agencies to continue the efforts of the shelter; and he kept the council informed and updated on the status of the city's operations and conditions. Philip gratefully acknowledged the assistance of our police department, the fire department, the American Red Cross, Decatur High School and the citizens of Federal Way. Everyone's patience and spirit of cooperation was tremendous. Mayor Priest thanked Jim Hamilton of the fire department as well as all City staff members who played a part during the recent whether events. He specifically thanked Jim Corroon, Pat Foster, Julie Garcia, Larry Goin, Jeff Haney, Tex Kennedy, Gary Kennison, John Macgillivray, Rich Marshall, Ken Miller, Jorge Perez, Tina Piety, Ron Scott and Frank Whitman. He gave a special thanks to Stephen Clifton and Rick Perez as they served as acting Public Works Directors in Mr. Roe's absence during the winter events. Contract employees Curtis Goodwin, Floyd Moore, Justin Roesli and Ryan Thomas were also acknowledged. Mayor Priest announced a letter was received from Richard Emerson formally withdrawing his appeal of the hearing examiner's decision regarding Wilderness Cedar Log Cabins; therefore, item VI & VII (executive session) on this agenda is stricken. Mayor Priest also announced an executive session would be held this evening at the conclusion of the regular agenda to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(i). IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Joanne Piquette invited the council and all present to attend the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts' presentation of "Federal Way's Three Tenors and Three Sopranos." The event will be held January 17, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. and January 18, 1997 at 2:00 p.m., at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. Donations will be accepted at the door in lieu of admission fees. Dean McColgan, Parks Commission Chair, announced the Lake Grove renovation project brochure was recently completed and is geared toward recruiting volunteers for that and other City parks and recreation projects "Virginia" asked the Council if there is any some way she and other citizens could get some help once in a while with clipping the grass or trimming the hedges around their homes. She City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 1997 - Page 3 said everyone is getting older and will all need assistance at some point. Mayor Priest promised her the City would help in some way. Greg Moore spoke with her in greater detail after she spoke to Council. Rosemary Hollinger's comments were read into the record in favor of expanding the home repair/maintenance program for senior citizens and disabled persons. She said grant research is indicated to provide additional funding in order to fully develop a necessary program to assist those mentioned. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. Minutes/December 17 1996 Re¡¡:ular Meetin¡¡: Monthly Financial R~rt!November 1996 Council Bm #163/Arts Commission Amendment/Enactment Ordinance APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 97-285 Council Em #] 64/Gamblin¡¡: Tax Amendment/Rnactment Ordinance APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 97-286 Final Acc¡:ptance/Olympic View Park Stream Channel Stabi1i7-3tion Project Korean Sister City . 50% Desi¡¡:n Approval/8th Ave SW & SW Dash Point Rd Traffic Si¡¡:nal & Intersection Improvements 30% Desi¡¡:n Approval/2lst Ave SW & SW 325th St Traffic Si¡¡:nal & Street Improvements Fee Schedule Amendment/Resolution RR~OLUTJON NO. 97-239 d. e. f. g. h. i. COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED TO ADOPT ALL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Jack Dovey. The motion carried as follows: Priest Gates Gintz Dovey Elder Watkins Park yes yes yes yes yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC APPEAL HEARING (STRICKEN) Wilderness Cedar Lo¡¡: Cabins Business License Denial Appeal A letter of withdrawal of the appeal of hearing examiner's decision was submitted to City Clerk's Office today at 3:00 p.m. by Richard Emerson, Appellant. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 1997 - Page 4 VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Quasi-Judicial/Pursuant to RCW 42 30 140(2) (STRICKEN) Potential Liti¡¡:ation/Pursuant to RCW 42 30 11O(i) (ADDED ITEM TO END OF AGENDA) VIII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. City Council Committee Chair Extensions COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES ALLOWING FOR THE EXTENSION TO LENGTH OF TERMS ONE MAY SERVE AS CHAIR TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES; second by Deputy Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows: Priest Gates Gintz Dovey yes yes yes yes Elder Watkins Park yes yes yes DEPUTY MAYOR ELDER MOVED TO RETAIN COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ AS FINANCE/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAIR AND COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY AS PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE CHAIR THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997; second by Councilmember Park. The motion carried as follows: Priest Gates Gintz Dovey yes yes yes yes Elder Watkins Park yes yes yes b. Selection of Community Facilities Pro¡¡:ram Committee DEPUTY MAYOR HOPE ELDER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CmZEN GROUPS AS PRESENTED BELOW FOR THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM COMMITTEES; second by Council member Dovey. The motion was to accept the following: CIAC COMMITTEE' David Head, Steve Lewis, Bill Feldt, Sandy Novak, Bob Griebenow, Dean McColgan, Betty Huff and Bob Wroblewski SPORTS FIELDS COMMITTEE' Dean McColgan, Jim Baker, Laird Chambers, Mary Warren Arnfinn Ruston, Wendy Howe, Brian Schimpf, Dave Kaplan, Ron Zaffino, Phuong- Thao Hong, John Evens City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 1997 - Page 5 CIVIC THEATER COMMITTEE' Betty Huff, Larry Belz, Nancy Ise, Joanne Piquette, Paul Ellingson, Linda Ellingson, Joan Tabrum, Donna Roe, Scott Garripy, Jon Rand, Chuck Folsom, Gary Welch, Marta Foldi DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE' Bob Wroblewski, Elaine Mansoor, Jeanne Burbidge, Mary Ehlis, Mac Dubois, Nancy McEleney, Jeff Demmon, Kenny Lee The motion to accept the committees as presented, carried as follows: Priest Gates Gintz Dovey yes yes yes yes Elder Watkins Park yes yes yes IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nyberg echoed the expressions of Mr. Keightley's earlier thanks and praised City staff for their efforts during the recent weather events. Mr. Keightley gave a brief overview of the recent events. He informed the Council there were II" of rain in Federal Way vs. 5.9" of rain in Seattle; 22" total in the last three months in Federal Way vs. only 15" in Seattle. That is more than, or equal to the amount of rain received during the events of the February, 1990 flood. At this point, the City has expended $ 326,000.00 excluding Police, Fire and school costs. He reviewed the effects of the 1990 flooding VS. this recent event and drew a comparison of the differences and showed how much better the City has fared this time due to project planning and preparation. Finally, City Manager Nyberg reminded the Council of the need for a very brief executive session with no action anticipated. x. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Park advised the next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is set for January 16, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Watkins advised the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is set for January 13, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Gintz advised the next Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting for January 23, 1997 at 7:30 a.m. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 7, 1997 - Page 6 Deputy Mayor Elder reported she will appointed to the National League of Cities Law & Justice Committee. They will hold a conference in Washington DC, in March, 1997. She will not attend that conference. Further, Deputy Mayor Elder announced her resignation from the King County Public Board of Health. Councilmember Dovey advised the next Parks & Recreation Committee meeting is set for February 18, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Gates reported the Transit Advisory Committee Report is in the Council Office and ready for their review. She announced Suburban Cities met with Governor-Elect Locke in December to find out what they can do better with King County and the new Governor. She also reported a farewell luncheon for outgoing King County Executive Gary Locke, at the Kent Senior Center on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 for all elected officials. Councilmember Gates announced the final report of the RTC is done and should be distributed tomorrow. The RTC Board passed the mission and goals as well as the financial policies. A general membership meeting of the RTC is set for January 8, 1997. She reported an invitation to serve on an A WC committee to reduce costs and improve local services. She'll keep the Council updated on the work of that committee. Finally, she reported a January 8, 1997 RTC meeting where the work program for 1997 shall be discussed. At 7:58 p.m. the Council recessed into Executive Session for an approximate :10 minute session. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ADDED ITEM) POTENTIAL LITIGATION/PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.11O(i) At 8: 12 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley reported another :05 minutes were necessary. At 8:20 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley reported another :05 minutes were necessary. At 8:24 p.m., Council returned to chambers and the regular meeting was reconvened. No action was taken from executive session. Having no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. ~ Robert H. Baker Deputy City Clerk