Council MINS 05-19-1998 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 19, 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 7:03 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. CouncilmemberWatkins arrived at 7:25 p.m.
City staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City
Attorney Londi Lindell and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the flag salute.
There was unanimous consensus among the Council to add two items under the Council Business
section of this agenda: 1) Economic Development Marketing Plan and Work Plan; and 2)
Consideration of Proposed Correspondence in Response to King County Executive Sims' Letter to
Mayor Gintz on May 5, 1998, regarding Regional Governance and Finance.
lIT.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Celebration Park Donations
Deputy Mayor Park introduced Mr. JaeKim, who, on behalfofthe Federal Way Soccer Club, donated
$760.00 toward Celebration Park. In turn, Councilmember Dovey presented Mr. Kim with a
Certificate of Appreciation/Recognition.
Mr. Ick Jim Kim and Mr. Bob Park were then called forward by Deputy Mayor Park who explained
Mr. Kims' donation of $15,000.00, out of his own funds, was being presented on behalf of the
Korean-American Community. Councilmember Dovey presented Mr. Kim with a plaque in
appreciation for the generous contribution.
Councilmember Dovey then noted another contribution toward Celebration Park from Bob
Griebenow, on behalf of the employees of Berger/ Abam. Mr. Griebenow presented Councilmember
Dovey with the check and Mr. Dovey presented a plaque of recognition for the contribution.
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Mr. Todd Suchan, on behalf of Enchanted Parks, presented a check in the amount of $23,722.33 to
the City of Federal Way, for human services needs. Said funds were raised as a result of the recent
Federal Way Days at the park. Councilmember Dovey thanked Mr. Suchan and his associates for the
contribution and stated this type of donation; especially for the needy, is very much appreciated.
b.
Parks & Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Dovey noted two alternates were being elevated to full-serving members with voting
privileges for a period of year (through April 30, 1999). Those being elevated to full-status members
and presented with Certificates of Appointment were Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew.
Newly re-appointed members there to receive Certificates of Appointment were Jim Baker and Laird
Chambers. H. David Kaplan was not present to receive his Certificate.
c.
"Buckle Uo America Week" Proclamation
CouncilmemberBurbidgeread and proclaimed the week of May 18-23 as "Buckle Up America Week"
in the City and urged all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions and businesses
to recognize the importance of wearing a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle to prevent injuries
and loss. The proclamation was presented to Police Officer Ron Potts.
d.
Economic Development Update
Debra Coates noting Council had previously received a copy of the oversight committee notes from
May 13, reviewed program highlights. She stated she would be making application for two
neighborhood grants to further the city center revitalization program. One to focus on pedestrian
safety and the other on creating a pocket park.
Ms. Coates noted sign incentive letters had been mailed and already received by some businesses. At
this point she had received approximately 40 faxes from those wanting to participate and numerous
phone calls in support of the program as well.
As it relates to distinct districts, Ms. Coates noted a Community Development Block Grant application
was submitted in the amount of $225,000.00 with matching and in-kind funds for a total of
$400,000.00. Any award of this grant will be used to implement the first distinct district - the
International District.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Bill Linehan wanted to clarity issues previously raised about the condition of the City's bonds. He
believes he accurately conveyed the facts of what happened at a meeting he previously attended as it
related to helping the city with a bond restructure. He did not consider the potential ramifications with
possible innuendos with what he said. He apologized publicly. He apologized to Ken Nyberg and
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Iwen Wang and stated his comments may have inferred they were not doing their jobs. He stated we
all need to feel comfortable and tree to address issues. He accepts responsibility and asked the council
for forgiveness.
Mayor Gintz noted Mr. Linehan's integrity and thanked him for coming in.
City Manager Nyberg accepted Mr. Linehan's apology. He stated any time there is a question, the
City Manager's Office is open and ready to address issues. Further he stated it takes a big person to
admit they may have spoken quickly. He has admiration for Mr. Linehan.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
MinuteslAoril30 1998 Special MeetinlZ & Mav 5 1998 RelZUlar MeetinlZ
Council Bill #195/Authorization for Latecomer's Allfeement/Lake 6 Imorovement
Enactment Ordinance
APPROVED ORDINANCE 98-316
So 312th St/14th Ave So Pedestrian CrossinlZ
21st Ave SWIDash Point Rd Final Proiect Aooroval
21st Ave SW/SW325th Final Proiect ADDroval
SW 34Oth/Hovt Rd 30% DesilZn Aooroval
Star Lake RdlMilitarv Rd 30% DesilZn Aooroval
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Councilmember Gates MOVED ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED;
second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
VI.
a.
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
So 288th St Access ManalZement
CouncilmemberWatkins related this item addresses the problem ofa higher rate of accidents at the
intersection named. He stated the item had been through the Land Use/Transportation Committee and
recommended approval.
Councilmember Watkins then MOVED APPROVAL OF THE SOUTH 288111 STREET ACCESS
MANAGEMENT item, as presented; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as
follows:
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~urbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Sister City Trade Mission
Councilmember Gates MOVED APPROVAL OF A $12,192.00 EXPENDITURE TO FUND CITY
COUNCIL AND STAFF TRAVEL TO FEDERAL WAY'S SISTER CITY OF HACHINOHE
JAPAN, AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA; second by Councilmember Dovey. '
Councilmember Gates noted this item was considered at the FEDRAC meeting on May 18, 1998,
wherein some questions were raised. Staffhad prepared written responses to those questions and
same was placed on the dias this evening.
Councilmember Watkins noted he would vote no on this item. He stated the budget for the next two
years is austere and we need to look for places for monies to fund items which have the potential of
being cut.
Deputy Mayor Park spoke in favor of the motion. He believes the money would be well spent. He
stated his stop in Seoul, Korea, would be to discuss economic issues.
Mayor Gintz stated he has to believe that Deputy Mayor Parks' stop in Korea can't help but
eventually put together a sister-city relationship. He is in support of the trade mission and the use of
City funds to head up and send a delegation.
Councilmember Kochmar appreciates the fact certain folks are paying their own airfare, but paying
for 6 others to go on the trip when there are cost overruns at Celebration Park and other projects
sends the wrong message to the tax payers. She stated there will be no tangible benefits to the
citizens. She stated the trip is not appropriate.
Councilmember Gates noted this is basically an allocation of monies already budgeted for this item.
She noted this is the 511t anniversary of the sister-city relationship. She stated Federal Way would not
have been able to attract World Vision Headquarters if we would not have been able to prove we have
made an effort as it relates to international relations.
Councilmember Dovey noted his dissatisfaction with "tagging" Celebration Park overruns. He stated
we are no longer a baby City and we should view ourselves as a maturing City looking beyond infant
stages.
Councilmember Burbidge stated the allocation is reasonable and appropriate to continue the
relationship and to encourage economic development.
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A vote on the motion showed it carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
c.
1998 Asohalt Overlav Bid Award
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Watkins asked for an overhead to show the affected areas of the overlay project.
Ken Miller presented such an overhead and spoke of the four bids which were received. He stated
Segalewas low bidder. He recommended award of the bid to them with the exceptions of Schedules
E-l and G. Further, Mr. Miller noted plans are in order to overlay 349'" to 356'" on First Avenue
South. He stated the greatest share of the overlay will take place in the Twin Lakes area.
Mayor Gintz asked if the North end of35'" Avenue would be overlaid as it is quite patchy. Mr. Miller
confirmed that, too, would be overlaid.
CouncilmemberWatkinsMOVEDAPPROVAL TO AWARD M. A. SEGALE,INC. SCHEDULES
A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K and L OF THE CONTRACT (Schedule E-l excepted), IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,993,735.16, AND APPROVE A 10% CONTINGENCY OF $199,373.52, AND
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AMOUNTS OF $59,000.00; second by Councilmember
Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
d.
Economic Develooment Work & Marketim! Plan (ADDED ITEM)
Councilmember Dovey MOVED ADOPTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK
PLAN AND MARKETING PLAN; second by Councilmember Burbidge. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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e.
Proposed Correspondence to Kim!: Countv Executive (ADDED ITEM)
Mayor Gintz noted FEDRAC met yesterday to draft a response to the response of King County
Executive Ron Sims as it related to Regional Governance and Finance issues. He is in favor of signing
the correspondence before council tonight and have it sent tomorrow.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF THE LETTER AS PRESENTED; second by
Councilmember Gates, for discussion purposes.
Mr. Gates stated the letter contains no verbiage corrections, just a couple of technical changes. Pages
two and three, first paragraphs need to be indented to align with the body of their same numbered
paragraph on the prior pages. She also asked the letter be copied to Suburban Cities Association. It
was the consensus of Council to make the changes proposed by Ms. Gates. The letter would be
signed tomorrow by the Mayor and sent out as scheduled.
A vote on the motion to approve the letter, as amended, carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIT.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #196/Condemnation Easement/SeaTac Plaza
AN ORDINANCEOFTIIE CITY COUNCIL OFTIIE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, W ASIllNGTON,
PROVIDING FOR TIIE ACQUISmON OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER, ALONG, UNDER
AND ACROSS CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR TIIE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND
INSTALLING STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS IN TIIE VICINITY OF SOUTH 320TH
STREET AND 23RD AVENUE SOUTH, TOGETIIER WITH ALL NECESSARY
APPURTENANCES AND RELA1ED WORK NECESSARY TO MAKE A COMPLETE
IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS ALL WITIllN
TIIE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY; PROVIDING FOR TIIECONDEMNATION, APPROPRIATION,
AND TAKING OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY TIIEREFOR; DIRECTING TIIE CITY
ATTORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN TIIE MANNER
PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION.
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read Council Bill #196 as presented.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED COUNCIL BILL #196 BE FORWARDED TO THE JUNE 2
AGENDA FOR SECOND READINGÆNACTMENT; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion
carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Nyberg briefed the Council with an update of those citizens who spoke at the May 5 Council
meeting during citizen comment. He noted their concerns were being heard and considered. Next,
he noted Ms. Schroder and Mr. Wilbrecht will report on the progress of the Knutzen Family Theatre
and Celebration Park, respectively.
Jennifer Schroder, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, addressed the Council and
used photographs on the overhead to show progress from ground breaking to last week at the
Knutzen Family Theatre. The stone work ofJohn Hoge was shown and discussed. The glass and iron
work at the theater will soon be completed.
Councilmember Kochmar wanted to know where we were in terms of schedules and costs. Ms.
Schroder responded we are on schedule and under budget.
Dave Wilbrecht, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, addressed the Council
regarding the progress of Celebration Park. Using slides, Mr. Wilbrecht was able to give an accurate
representation of the Park at this point; including such items as the mitigated wetland, the parking lot
and batting backstops. He noted Weyerhaeuser has already called and inquired about using the park
for a picnic. They also indicated a willingness to have 300+ volunteers in September to assist with
planting. Again, the City is ahead of schedule on this project.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey noted the next Parks, Recreation, Public Safety and Human Services
Committee meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, May 27.
Councilmember Watkins noted the Chinook Salmon is being listed on the Endangered Species list,
which is adding to our workload. He attended a Central Puget Sound Watershed Forum last week
and stated four other species may be added to the above-mentioned list. The next Land
Use/Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled on Monday, June 1.
Councilmember Gates spoke extensively on regional issues such as further discussion on regional
governance and finance issues at a meeting set for May 26. She noted Regional Transit moved ahead
on a study for alternative routes moving through South Seattle.
Councilmember Kochmar will attend anACC meeting tomorrow in Phil Watkins' absence. She stated
her newness to the Council and stated she is still uncomfortable with the City's bond financing. She
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feels all Councilmembers could benefit from a presentation by Ms. Wang at the next FEDRAC
meeting. She appreciates reports, but wants to hear the information and be able to ask questions. She
requested this item be added to the next FEDRAC agenda. Mr. Watkins noted he, too, would like
to attend such a presentation.
Deputy Mayor Park noted he represented the City at Emerald Downs recently at Federal Way Days
and presented a trophy to the winner of that race. He congratulated Councilmember Gates on her first
year of presidency of the Suburban Cities Association.
Mayor Gintz had no report.
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting for Council to consider an executive session,
which is slated to last approximately :25 minutes, with no action anticipated.
x.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Prooerty Acauisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 10n)(b)
Litil!ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(I)(j)
At 9:10 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another:1O minutes were necessary.
At 9:20 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another :05 minutes were necessary.
At 9:25 p.m., Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting. No action was taken by Council.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting at
9:26 p.m.