Council MINS 11-17-1998 Regular
OR) GJNAL
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 17,1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
* * * * *
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Federal Way City Council was called to order in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington by Mayor Gintz at 7:10 PM.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins.
Staff present: City Manager Kenneth Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City
Attorney Londi Lindell, Deputy City Attorney Bob Sterbank, Community Development Director
Greg Moore, Senior Planner Lori Michaelson, and City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City
Clerk Laura Ulanowski.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bov Scout Troop #361
Boy Scout Troop #361 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENTATION
a.
SPIRIT Award/Month of November
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg presented the November Spirit Award certificate to Pam Hall of
the Public Safety Division.
b.
Ap¡>reciation Plaaue/Weverhaeuser "Dav of Caring"
Public Safety Director Ron Wood presented a plaque of appreciation to representatives of the
Weyerhaeuser Corporation for their contribution to the Westway area - Day of Caring.
c.
Economic Development Uodate
Economic Development Director Debra Coates updated Council on the progress of the downtown
revitalization program. Highlighted areas include three pole signs removed along Highway 99;
successful meeting of the first Retail Forum with eighteen retailers participating, and a possible
land donation for a pocket park in the International District.
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Jeff Hawkins- spoke in support of staff recommendations on the Comprehensive Plan and the
proposed street between 21" and 242".
John LaDe, Architect for Courtyard Village - spoke in support of staff recommendations of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Larry Draper, Courtyard Village Development Team - asked Council to follow staff
recommendations for Comprehensive Plan amendments for senior housing.
Donald Barovic - asked Council to override the decision of the Planning Commission regarding
zoning issues and his property.
Mike Norman, Sound Transit - requested a delay on the Comprehensive Plan amendments that
affect the transit and transportation issues. Sound Transit is opposed to certain language proposed
in these sections.
Nancy Gordon, King County Dept of Transportation - opposed to the Comprehensive Plan
amendments regarding the Federal Way Park & Ride.
Dale Myers - spoke in support of the Comprehensive Plan amendments.
H. David Kaplin - thanked Council for approving the Parks budget.
Mayor Gintz read a letter into the record from John Evans thanking Council for approving the
block grant request for the Federal Way Boys & Girls Club and asked Council to approve their
request for human services funding.
Sarah Twarnlev - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Aleni Man\! - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Delores Whitmore - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Frank Miller - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance. Stated he supports
taxation and restrictions on gambling businesses but taxation should be fair.
Steve Griffith, owner of PJ Pockets - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance
and stated the proposed tax would not allow establishments to make a profit.
Terry Bri\!ham - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
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Angela Alderson - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Juanita Martindale - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Shanda Covington - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Rocco Pangallo, Chief Financial Officer, PJ Pockets - spoke in opposition to the proposed
gambling tax ordinance, stated it would cut into the establishment's profit margin and gave
Council a handout regarding their opposition to the tax.
Douglas Boon - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance.
Jim Routos - stated he has plans to open a new gambling establishment would be jeopardized if
the tax is approved. Asked Council what the motivation behind raising the tax was.
Councilmember Phil Watkins addressed Mr. Routos' question stating increased law enforcement
around these types of businesses is necessary for public safety and Council tried to identify types
of business that increase costs to the city in terms of law enforcement, back-round checks, and
investigation and public safety. Mayor Gintz stated Council would look more closely at this issue
before final adoption, and there would be another public discussion on this issue on December 1,
1998.
Dale Mvers - spoke in opposition to the proposed gambling tax ordinance and stated Jim Routos
would be an asset to the community.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE AGENDA UNDER
COUNCIL BUSINESS: BOB STERBANK TESTIMONY ON LAKEHA VEN UTILITY
DISTRICT. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Motion Passed 5-1 with one abstention
as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
abstained
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/November 3. 1998 Regular Meeting
Countvwide Planning Policies Amendment
Citv/Lakehaven Agreement for Real Proœrtv Division
Resolution/Blackberrv Hill Final Plat Approval - Approved Resolution # 98-
278
Knutzen Family Theatre/Final Acceotance
Parking Lot Exoansion at Dumas Bav Centre/Final Acceotance
e.
f.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled Item c.
Motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (d), (e), and (t) carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Kochrnar recused herself from voting on Item (c).
Approval of item (c) City/Lakehaven Agreement for Real Property Division passed 6-0 with
one abstention as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
VI.
yes
yes
abstained
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Gintz opened the public hearing at 8:47 PM.
Weverhaeuser Annexation/60% Petition Acceptance & Development
Agreements for North & South Residential Areas
Staff Report
Community Development Director Greg Moore explained there are two separate annexation
requests before the Council and these are not development requests. Mr. Moore summarized the
annexation requests and stated they are both within the City's potential annexation area. Senior
Planner Lori Michaelson gave a brief background summary on both residential areas and corrected
the acreage for both: North 25.27 acres, South 19.88 acres.
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Citizen Comment
Peter Orser, Applicant for Quadrant Corporation - addressed the annexations and Quadrant's
commitment to community issues. Mr. Orser stated that both residential areas would include
single-family projects only.
Mayor Gintz stated Council received a letter from AI King: opposing the south annexation area.
Mayor Gintz read a letter into the record from John S. Snvoo opposing the annexations.
Mike Jumo - spoke in opposition to the north annexation area sighting traffic, school and
environmental impacts.
Lawrence Wilson - spoke in opposition to the annexations and the development of the annexations.
Vernon Benson - spoke in opposition to the proposed annexations and stated he intended to file
an appeal if necessary.
Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 9:50 PM.
City Council Deliberation
a.
ResolutionlWeyerhaeuser Annexation Petition Acceotance/N orth (Approved
Resolution # 98-279)
ResolutionlWeyerhaeuser Annexation Petition AcceDtance/South (Approved
Resolution # 98-280)
b.
COUNCIL MEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTIONS/WEYERHAEUSERANNEXA TION PETITION ACCEPTANCE NORTH
& SOUTH. COUNCILMEMBER PARKS SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING PASSED 10:00 PM.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
a.
Council Bill #200/Shoreline Management Program & Regulations
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, W ASHlNGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE FEDERAL WAY
ZONING CODE, ADOPTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE
SHORELINE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING A SHORELINE MASTER
PROGRAM TO INCLUDE IN THE FEDERAL WAY COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND TO REPLACE THE ADOPTED KING COUNTY ORDINANCE
(TITLE 25).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER I, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
PARK SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND PAGE 5, SECTION 18-165.02
(5) OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE, TO
ADD THE WORDS "AND/OR WETLANDS". THE AMENDED LANGUAGE WOULD
READ AS FOLLOWS: "5. SHORELINES OF THE CITY TO BE DESIGNATED URBAN
ENVIRONMENT SHALL NOT HAVE BIOPHYSICAL LIMITATIONS TO
DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS FLOOD PLAINS, STEEP SLOPES, AND SLIDE HAZARD
AREAS, AND/OR WETLANDS." The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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November 17, 1998 - Page 7
Motion to move to a second reading/enactment ordinance on December 1, 1998 carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
b.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #202/1998 Final Biennium Bud!!:et Adjustment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE,
REVISING THE 1997-98 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 96-
278, ORDINANCE 97-289, ORDINANCE 97-294 AND ORDINANCE 98-314).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER I, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Council Bill #203/Prooosed 1999-2000 Biennial Budget
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE,
ADOPTING THE 1999-2000 BIENNIAL BUDGET.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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d.
Council Bill #204/Proposed 1999 Property Tax Rate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE
YEAR 1999.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER I, 1998. DEPUTY MAYOR
PARK SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO DELETE
THE JRD "WHEREAS" ON THE ORDINANCE. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR
SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
e.
Council Bill #205/1998 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN
CHAPTERS 20 AND 22 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE, AND
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ZONING MAP.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
GATES SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO
ELIMINATE 242ND STREET FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Discussion.
Councilmember Kochmar withdrew her amendment.
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The motion to move ordinance to a second reading/enactment ordinance on December 1, 1998
carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
f.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #206/Weverhaeuser Annexation Development Agreement/North
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY AND THE FEDERAL WAY FIRE DISTRICT
NO. 39.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER I, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
GATES SECOND. The motion passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
g.
Council Bill #207/Weverhaeuser Annexation Development A!!reement/South
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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h.
Council Bill #208/Weverhaeuser Annexation Adoption/North
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 18.94 ACRES
LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH 320TH STREET, INTERSTATES, MILITARY
ROAD, AND SOUTH 316TH STREET.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. DEPUTY MAYOR
PARK SECOND. The motion passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
i.
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #209/Weverhaeuser Annexation Adootion/South
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 18.42 ACRES
GENERALLY LYING SOUTHEAST OF NORTH LAKE, NORTH OF SR-18,
AND BETWEEN SOUTH 344TH STREET AND SOUTH 336TH STREET AT
THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF 38TH AVENUE SOUTH.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1,1998. DEPUTY MAYOR
PARK SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kachmar
Watkins
j.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #210/Gamblin!! Tax Code Amendment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE CHAPTER
14, SECTION 14-144 REGARDING THE TAX RATE ON SOCIAL CARD
GAMES (AMENDS ORDINANCES 90-15, 90-44, 96-279 AND 97-301).
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON DECEMBER 1, 1998. DEPUTY MAYOR
PARK SECOND.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVE STATING COUNCIL WILL FURTHER
REVIEW THE GAMBLING TAX CODE AMENDMENT BEFORE THE DECEMBER 1,
1998 COUNCIL MEETING. MAYOR GINTZ SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
The motion to move ordinance to a second reading/enactment carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
k.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #211/Establishing Lodging Tax Advisorv Committee
(Approved Ordinance # 98-322)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A LODGING TAX ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO MOVE
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE TO ENACTMENT ORDINANCE. COUNCILMEMBER
GATES SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED FOR APPROVAL ESTABLISHING THE
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The
motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO APPOINT SCOTT BROWN, LAURA WOLFE,
BONNIE MOORE, BERNIE PRICE AND COUNCILMEMBER MARY GATES AS CHAIR
OF THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR
SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
Council recessed at 10:35 PM.
Council reconvened at 10:45 PM.
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Citv Manager Search Process
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Kochmar introduced this item and stated that she would like the Council to take
a more active role in selecting the new City Manager. Council had asked City Manager Ken
Nyberg to provide a more detailed outline of the selection process at the November 3,1998 City
Council meeting.
Councilmember Kochmar asked why two separate consultants were needed in the selection process
and stated she would like to have more community input in the process. Mr. Nyberg explained
that having separate consultants enhances objectivity.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO CHANGE THE PROPOSED OUTLINE TO
HAVE ONE CONSULTANT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SELECTION PROCESS.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion failed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
no
no
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO APPROVE STEP 1 OF THE PROGRAM PUT
IN PLACE BY THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW
CITY MANAGER AND NAME MICHAEL PENDLETON AS THE CONSULTANT.
MAYOR GINTZ SECOND. The motion passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
b.
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
Prooosed Business License Fee Amendment
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUSINESS
LICENSE FEE AMENDMENT. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion
carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
c.
Kin!! Countv Bud!!et Comments
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO APPROVE AND SEND THE DRAFT
LETTER TO KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE RON SIMS REGARDING THE KING
COUNTY BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
d.
Lakehaven Piveline Uodate- (Added Item)
yes
yes
yes
Deputy City Attorney Bob Sterbank updated Council on the recent discussion regarding
negotiations with Lakehaven Utility District.
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IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg pointed out the cameras mounted on the walls in various locations
of the Council Chamber in preparation for televised meetings. Mr. Nyberg stated Council would
hold an executive session on Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(a) to expected
last approximately 15 minutes; action expected.
X.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey stated the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public
Safety Committee is scheduled for November 23, 1998.
Councilmember Watkins stated the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is
scheduled for November 23, 1998.
Councilmember Burbidge stated she attended a meeting on Skate Park earlier in the day along with
Councilmember Gates and Public Works Director Cary Roe.
Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development
Committee is scheduled for December 8, 1998.
Councilmember Kochmar stated she and Councilmembers Gates and Burbidge attended the RT A
Open House.
Deputy Mayor Park announced he would attend a Private Industry Meeting on November 18, and
the next Korean Liaison Meeting is scheduled for December 10, 1998.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 11:12 PM.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140( 4)(a)
At 11 :30 PM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 15 minutes were
necessary.
At 11 :40 PM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 15 minutes were
necessary.
At II :50 PM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 10 minutes were
necessary.
At 12:00 AM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 5 minutes were
necessary.
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At 12:05 AM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 5 minutes were
necessary.
Council reconvened to regular session at 12:20 AM.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL WAY
POLICE GUILD OF THE FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
CONTAINING THE AMENDMENTS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE TERM
OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE THREE (3) YEARS, RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY
1, 1998 AND TERMINATING ON DECEMBER 31, 2000 AND WILL PROVIDE FOR
OTHER PROVISIONS DEALING WITH THE LABOR RELATIONS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF THE BARGAINING UNIT. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion
passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
no
XlI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting of
the Federal Way City Council at 12:21 AM. .