Council MINS 05-05-1998 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 5, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ron Gintz opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of
7:05 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, Phil Watkins.
City staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley,
Assistant City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
ll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Jack Dovey led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
a.
SPIRIT Award for Month ofMav
City Manager Nyberg presented the May SPIRIT Award to the Police Records Unit, who serve under
the supervision of Cathy Schrock. A plaque for the entire unit was presented to Lead Specialist Paul
Lower. Chief Wood then presented Certificates of Appreciation for and In Recognition of the award
to: Paul Lower, Michelle Ellenberger, Diane Shines, Sheryl Mergel, Shad Fernandez, Gayle Tucker,
Alley Mattich, Laurie Jackson and Judith Whetung. Not present to receive their certificates were
DebbieDodge, Sara Troupe and Kim Hensley. The team was nominated and recognized for reaching
a new, all time level of production. Each member of the unit has worked together as a united team
to prevent any backlog of 1998 cases. Collectively, the group was also recognized for their service,
pride, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork; the elements critical to receiving the SPIRIT
Award.
b.
Arts Commission Introductions & Certificates
Councilmember Gates presented Certificates of Appointments to Arts Commissioners Lawrence
Cater, Allan Smith, Jacqueline Peterson and Bonnie Knight-Graves. Not present to receive their
certificates were Peggy LaPorte and Krista White.
ORIGINAL
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c.
Peace Officer Memorial Week Proclamation
Councilmember Dovey read and proclaimed the week of May 12 - 16, 1998, as "Peace Officers
Memorial Week," and May 15 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day." Further, he encouraged
community support and recognition of our city's peace officers and their dedication to the citizens
of the City ofF ederal Way. Accepting the proclamation was Deputy Chief Brian Wilson. He thanked
the Council for recognizing this "very important week" in their profession.
Councilmember Gates MOVED APPROVAL TO ADD ITEM VI (C) - APPROVAL OF SIGN
CODE INCENTIVE PROGRAM LETTER; second by Councilmember Burbidge. The motion
carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Lance Bilyeu spoke in favor of traffic control issues in the area of So. 312th.
Public Works Director Cary Roe gave an update on projects in that area. He said new signs were up
and the crosswalk has been freshened. He explained the two-phase approach being utilized to work
in that area and achieve the results sought after by citizens and the City.
Lynda Jenkins presented a letter to the Council and stated the area ofJ08tb is being neglected in terms
of maintenance and that 31Ztb is receiving more emphasis in terms of care. She said there are too
many chuck holes near 308tb and the school has an unsightly parking lot.
Chris Lujan thanked the Council and Mr. Roe for their efforts in the area ofJ12tb Ave. SW, including
the new signs. She looks forward to a self-activating flasher. She'd like reflective paint on the island
and increased patrol in that area. Mr. Roe informed her reflective paint is not an option and Chief
Wood explained patrol has increased.
Dan Casey stated his hopes were that there is no one way to redevelop the downtown core. Each
street has a different function; as do each curb, sidewalk and trees. He asked Council to delete the
words "interim" and "redevelop" from the revised standards being presented and proposed tonight.
Elaine Mansoor stated she was surprised the words "interim" and "redevelop" appear in the revised
standards being proposed this evening. She asked Council to make adjustments and remove them.
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Debra Coates thanked the Council for their hard work and continued efforts regarding the downtown
core.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
MinuteslAoril21 1998 Re¡¡¡¡larMeetim¡
Voucher/Mav 5 1998
Monthlv Financial ReoortlMarch 1998
1999 CDBG Pass- Throullh Acceotance
Celebration Park RemediationlProiect Acceotance
So 3 12th St Imorovement Proiect
City Center Street Desi¡¡n Guidelines
Memorandum of Under standi nil with Rainier Audubon Society/Celebration Park
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E, F
& H; second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as follows:
Item G:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Citv Center Street Design Guidelines
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G AS
PRESENTED THIS EVENING; second by Councilmember Dovey.
Public Works Director Cary Roe made a presentation utilizing an overhead to show the proposed
revisions to the City Center Design Standards.
Council discussed the standards at length and spoke of such items as number of lights at Celebration
Park, spacing of the lights, wattage of lights and finding an appropriate source for funding for
beautification of320th.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO INCREASE LIGillING ON NORTH ACCESS
ROAD, AT CELEBRATION PARK; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as
follows:
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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Council then discussed the terminology used on the revised city center design standards. The words
"interim" and "redevelop" troubled some of the councilmembers.
Councilmember Gates MOVED TO AMEND THE REVISED CITY CENTER DESIGN
STANDARDS BY DOING THE FOLLOWING:
-Striking the word "Interim" from Section 1 (I);
-Striking the word "Redeveloped" from Section 1 (ii);
-Striking the word "Interim" from Section 2;
-Insert the word "Candela Series" in place of "prismatic sphere" in Section 2 (ii);
-Striking the entire last sentence from paragraph 1 of Section 7; and
-Striking the words "and Redeveloped So 320th Street" from Section 7 paragraph 2, line 2.
The motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gates then MOVED ADOPTION OF THE REVISED CITY CENTER DESIGN
STANDARDS, AS AMENDED; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gates also MOVED APPROVAL TO APPLY THE GUIDELINES TO THE 3 12TH
STREET PROJECTS, TO INCLUDE DECORATIVE LIGillING; second by Councilmember
Burbidge. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
VI.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Parks & Recreation Commission Aooointments
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL TO RE-APPOINT LAIRD CHAMBERS, JIM
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BAKER AND H. DAVID KAPLAN; EACH TO THREE YEAR TERMS ON THE COMMISSION;
second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Dovey then MOVED APPROVAL TO ALLOW CURRENT ALTERNATES ON
THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION TO SERVE AS REGULAR, VOTING
MEMBERS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR; due to an increased work load on the commission;
second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
b.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
AWC Votimz Delegates Aooointments
yes
yes
yes
It was the consensus of Council to APPOINT PHILIP KEIGHTLEY, JEANNE BURBIDGE AND
LINDA KOCHMAR AS AWC VOTING DELEGATES; AND TO NAME ALL OTHER
COUNCILMEMBERS AS ALTERNATES SHOULD ONE OF THE APPOINTEES BE UNABLE
TO BE VOTE.
Council voted on the suggested appointments as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
c.
Sillll Code Incentive Letter Aooroval (ADDED ITEM)
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gates MOVED APPROVAL OF SENDING THE PROPOSED
CORRESPONDENCE TO ALL WHO QUALIFY (THOSE WITH FREE STANDING SIGNS
ONLY); second by Deputy Mayor Park.
The correspondence outlines the incentive program which, in part, includes reimbursement of25%
(to a maximum of $2,000.00) toward sign expenses, waiver of sign permit fees by the City, rapid
processing of the permits, financing, etc.
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Dan Casey spoke and did not know this item was going to be added to the agenda. He is in support
of the program, but has reservations about the program.
Councilmember Watkins stated we are well ahead of schedule and should slow down a bit.
Other discussion centered around where the process is right now, funding, people being encouraged
by the program and waiting for the correspondence. He then MOVED TO DEFER
ACTION/CONSIDERATION OF THIS ITEM UNTIL THE MAY 19 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING; second by Councilmember Kochmar.
Discussion on the issue resumed.
Councilmember Dovey encouraged the Council to move forward with this motion and not "micro-
manage" Ms. Coates by trying to dictate the content of the correspondence or when it is sent.
Councilmember Kochmar stated we represent 76,000 people. She also feels ready to proceed with
the issue and therefore, withdraw her second to Councilmember Watkins motion to defer. The
MOTION TO DEFER ACTION/CONSIDERATION OF THIS ITEM UNTIL THE MAY 19
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING therefore died for lack of a second.
The motion to approve the sending of the correspondence carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill # 195/ Authorization for Latecomer's Am:ement/Lake 6 Imorovements
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASlllNGTON, ADOPTING AN ASSESSMENT REIMBURSEMENT AREA AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LATECOMER'S AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PARTIAL
REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO REGULATED LAKE NO.6.
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read Council Bill #195.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO FORWARD COUNCIL BILL #195 TO
SECOND READINGÆNACTMENT ON MAY 19, 1998, SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT
PAYING THE $2,221.00 FEE ASSOCIATED WITH THE LATECOMER'S AGREEMENT;
second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Vill.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Nyberg announced the Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, May 9.
He also announced the need for an additional item to be considered during executive session - Union
Negotiations - Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 11O(4)(a)
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey noted cancellation of the May 11 Parks & Recreation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Watkins noted the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled
for a new time of5:15 p.m., on May 18. He also noted an ACC retreat on May 9.
Councilmember Burbidge noted her attendance at a watershed meeting inPuyallup, wherein Jeff Pratt
made a fine presentation to the group. She also noted discussion of the Regional Governance and
Finance discussion at the Suburban Cities Association last week wherein they reviewed the 3/13/98
proposal.
Councilmember Gates reported on regional committee issues.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked Cary Roe, Stephen Clifton and Phil Watkins for their recent bus
ride wherein Council visited other cities while considering issues relative to the downtown design
standards.
Deputy Mayor Park noted his visit to Sherry Axson recently and to the Westway community. He
stated it was a pleasurable visit. He stated he will attend a May 13 Private Industry Council meeting.
Mayor Gintz noted perhaps the time has come once again to do a day of clean up at Westway (Day
of Caring).
Councilmember Gates MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES TO WORK BEYOND THE
10:00 P.M. HOUR; second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as follow:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
At 9:32 p.m., Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting for Council to begin executive session.
x.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Prooertv AcauisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
Litillation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
Union NellotiationslPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(4)(a) ADDED ITEM
At 10:07 p.m., Assistant City Attorney Bob Sterbank noted an additional: 10 minutes were needed.
At 10:15 p.m., Assistant City Attorney Bob Sterbanknoted an additional :15 minutes were needed.
At 10:25 p.m., Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting.
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 STREET WIDENING PROJECT AS SO. 312TH STREET EAST OF
HIGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE
LISTED AND COVERING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
31202 PACIFIC HIGHWAY SOUTH
1702 SO. 3 12TH STREET
2201 SO. 3 12TH STREET
1816 SO. 312TH STREET
PURCHASE PRICE OF $2,900.00
PURCHASE PRICE OF $6,000.00
PURCHASE PRICE OF $19,824.00
PURCHASE PRICE OF $19,780.00
The motion, seconded by Councilmember Dovey, carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
CouncilmemberWatkinsthenMOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERT AINREAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY
THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT SO. 336TH
STREET AT SR 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED MAY I, 1998, BETWEEN THE CITY, AS
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PURCHASER, AND RAJINDER JOHAL AND KUL WINDER JOHAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE,
AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF SO. 336TH STREET AND SR 99, FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON FOR A
PURCHASE PRICE OF $37,317.50; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m.