Council MIN 02-04-1997 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 4, 1997 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:10 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.
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO ADD ITEM (L) TO THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
DNERSITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS; second by Councilmember Gintz. The motion
carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Priest announced the addition of an executive session as Agenda item XI for Collective
Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(A) and Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(1).
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Phil Watkins led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
SPIRIT Award for Month of February
The SPIRIT Award for the month of February was presented to Mr. Jon Jainga, an employee of
the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. Mr. Nyberg read from Jon's nomination
form, which read in part, "he is always one to help a fellow employee with their deadlines or
needs.. . assisted the road crews in the recent winter weather events, spent countless hours
volunteering his weekends. . .demonstrates pride, integrity and innovation in his work. His service
to the citizens of the city is of the highest standards of excellence." Jon gave thanks to and stated
his fellow employees motivate him.
ORIGINAL
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v.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplan was delighted to learn Jon Jainga received the SPIRIT Award for the month of
February. He stated Jon truly is deserving of such an award. Mr. Kaplan spoke of renaming the
streets (tonight's agenda item VIII). He stated whatever action is taken will be symbolic only.
. Greg Keeton stated he is a supporter of the Police Department and was disappointed to read recent
articles in the newspaper about internal investigations from cases gone wrong. He believes there
is a lack of command and control on the streets with the number of responding vehicles. He stated
there is not enough patrol in the neighborhoods.
Mike Carroll stated there is a problem in his neighborhood with yards full of junk and junk
vehicles. Rodent problems are beginning to arise. He stated code enforcement came out, but did
nothing about the problem.
Carleen Bagley, a neighbor, reiterated Mr. Carroll's thoughts and said code enforcement is not
working. She asked what it would take to get help.
Mr. Nyberg stated action would take place and Greg Moore spoke to Mr. Carroll and Ms. Bagley
to find out particulars on their neighborhoods to possibly assist in relief to the situation.
v.
j.
k.
I.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/January 21 1997 Regular Meeting
Voucher/Februa¡:y 4, 1997
Monthly Financial Report
Restroom Renovation Project/Visitation Retreat & Cultural Center
Human Services Commission Appointments/Pulled by Mike Park
Pacific Air Control Contract
Bridal & Social Event Fees/Pricin¡¡: of Services at Visitation/Pulled by .lack Dovey
457 Deferred Compensation Plan Chan¡¡:es/Resoilltion Amendment
Youth Commission Replacement
Insurance Renewals
Adult Entertainment U:¡¡:islation
Diversity Commission Appointments/Pulled by Mike Park (ADDED ITEM)
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Councilmember Park pulled items E & L
Councilmember Dovey pulled item G
COUNCILMEMBER RON GINTZ MOVED TO ACCEPT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, F,
H, I, J & K AS PRESENTED; second by Deputy Mayor Hope Elder. The motion carried as
follows:
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Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item E:
HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Park stated interviews for these vacancies were held earlier this evening and after
Council deliberations, COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED TO APPOINT DELBERT HOOVER,
TERESA PEFFLEY AND LISA WELCH FOR THREE-YEAR TERMS; BRIAN GAMMILL TO
FILL AN UNEXPIRED TWO-YEAR TERM; DARREN PASCHKE AS 1ST ALTERNATE;
GWEN FENBERT AS 2ND ALTERNATE AND MICHAEL BRUMMITT AS 3RD ALTERNATE,
ALL SERVING THREE-YEAR TERMS; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried
as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item L:
DIVERSITY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Park announced the resignation of Ted Lamb and MOVED TO APPOINT
CURRENT ALTERNATE, CHRIS CHOI, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM; second by Deputy
Mayor Elder. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
Item G:
BRIDAL & SOCIAL EVENT FEES/PRICING OF SERVICES AT VISITATION
Council member Dovey pulled this item to inquire on comparison cost analysis and stated the cost
may be prohibitive for some citizens. Councilmember Gintz stated this is a unique facility in a great
location. Deputy Mayor Elder stated the prices are out of sight. Councilmember Gintz stated a
marketing agent was brought in to study the costs, etc. Discussion was held between Deputy Mayor
Elder, Councilmember Dovey and Deputy Parks Director Dave Wilbrecht wherein it was agreed a
report containing a review of fees and bookings of the site could be submitted to Council in
approximately six (6) months. COUNCILMEMBER GINTZ MOVED TO ACCEPT ITEM G AS
PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
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Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
no
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Yard Waste ReGyclin¡¡: Services Public Hearin¡¡:
Staff Report
Citizen Comment
City Council Deliberation
Mayor Priest opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
City Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow gave a brief staff report relating the 5.2% rate
increase being passed through to citizens from King County. He showed the service cost increases
breakdown via overhead. Mr. Van Orsow also fielded questions from Councilmembers as they
arose.
No public comments were received.
Introduction Ordinance/Council Bill #165/Yard Waste Recyclin~ Services
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ITS SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING UTILITY
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND RETAINAGES FOR YARD WASTE RECYCLING
SERVICE BY PROVIDING FOR CASCADE ENVIRONSYSTEM'S 16.9% INCREASE
IN THE RECYCLING RATES AND BY THE ADDmON OF AN AUTOMATIC PASS
THROUGH OF ANY FUTURE YARD WASTE RECYCLING FEE INCREASES
ASSESSED BY CASCADE ENVIRONSYSTEMS FOR USE OF ITS DISPOSAL
FACILITIES (AMENDS ORDINANCES 93-167 AND 94-218).
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read Council Bill #165. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED
TO FORWARD THE ORDINANCE FOR ENACTMENT TO THE FEBRUARY 18, 1997,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING; second by Councilmember Ron Gintz, for discussion
purposes. The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
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Councilmember Gintz stated the City of Federal Way is not the imposer of the fee. It is a pass-
through fee increase.
Hearing nothing further on the matter, Mayor Priest closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Renamin¡¡: of South 320th & SR 99
Public Works Director Cary Roe outlined some suggested general guidelines may want to be
adhered to in effecting the renaming of South 32Oth Street and SR 99. He stated there are no legal
requirements for the process except that the name changes must be brought about by adoption of
a resolution or ordinance. He raised several points of consideration such as timing, coordination
and interfacing with the Chamber of Commerce and emergency services, signage changes on the
streets and the costs associated therewith. Mr. Roe also stated this may be an issue for discussion
by the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
Mr. Roe related one area of timing which may be crucial is the area code change in Federal Way.
On April 27, 1997, our area code will change to (253). For a period of six (6) months, (206) and
(253) will working when dialing Federal Way; but on November 16, 1997, the (253) area code
will be the only one which works when calling.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF CITY STAFF TO
BEGIN A STUDY OF NAME CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH S. 320TH AND SR 99 AND
BRING SUGGESTED CHANGES TO THE JUNE 3 CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH A
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS PLAN TO BE BROUGHT TO THE FEBRUARY 24
LAND USFlTRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING; second by Deputy Mayor Elder.
The motion carried as follows:
Priest
Gates
Gintz
Dovey
yes
yes
yes
yes
Elder
Watkins
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg reported the Open House for the Police Department went well last weekend.
He also reported he and Chief Wood have been invited and will attend a meeting in Fountain
Hills, Arizona, on February 11, 1997. Fountain Hills has offered an all-expenses-paid trip to our
officials as they are considering the formation of their own community-based policing department.
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Finally, Mr. Nyberg reminded Council an executive session was necessary this evening which is
expected to last 35-40 minutes with no anticipated action.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Park announced the next Public Safety/Human Services Committee meeting is
scheduled for February 6 at 5:30 p.m. He also announced all regular meetings will now be held
at 5:30 p.m. vs. the former 4:30 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee is set for
February 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Gintz announced the next Finance/Economic Development Committee is set for
February 27, 1997 at 7:30 a.m.
Deputy Mayor Elder announced the next ACC meeting is scheduled for February 5, 1997. She
then thanked Chief Wood for a beautiful dedication/ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday.
Councilmember Dovey reported the next Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting is scheduled for
February 18, 1997 at 8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Gates reported the Suburban Cities Association met to review committee
appointments. The following were named:
Councilmember Park was appointed a full-time member of the Jail Advisory Committee;
Councilmember Gintz was reappointed Regional Policies Committee of the Metro King
County Council;
Councilmember Watkins, barring no conflict of interest, will be named to the Private
Industry Council;
Mayor Priest's appointment on the Growth Management Planning Committee shall
continue;
Deputy Mayor Elder was reappointed to the Community Development Block Grant
Consortium Committee;
Councilmember Dovey was appointed to the Charter Review Commission; and
Councilmember Gates serves the Regional Affairs Committee, SCATBd, RTA Board,
Suburban Cities Association.
At 8:25 p.m. Mayor Priest recessed the regular meeting and went into executive session.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ADDED ITEM)
a.
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 40(4) (a)
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b.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i)
At 9:15 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another :20 minutes were necessary.
At 9:36 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another :20 minutes were necessary.
At 10:00 p.m., Council came out of executive session and reconvened the regular meeting.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at
10:00 p.m.
Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk