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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 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 2 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 3 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 4 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 5 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 6 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 7 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 8 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MINUTES May 5, 1998 - Page 9 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.