Council MINS 06-16-1998 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
June 16, 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 7:05 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins.
City Staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City
Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
Mayor Gintz noted Councilmember Gates had a family emergency and may not be in attendance.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED TO ADD A COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM AFTER THE
PUBLIC HEARING, (ITEM VII) - A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JULY 7, 1998, FOR ADOPTION OF EXTENDED AND REVISED SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ARTERIAL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
excused
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop #1850 led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATION
a.
"Silent Witness National Initiative" Proclamation
The proclamation was read by Councilmember Burbidge. The Silent Witness National Initiative
was established to promote peace, healing and responsibility in adult relationships in order to
eliminate domestic murders in the United States by the year 2010. The goals have been
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established to provide Silent Witness traveling exhibits in every state, to honor victims, document
their murders and tell their stories across the country. The Council proclaimed the Week ofJune
15-19, 1998, as part of "Silent Witness National Initiative Month" and urged all citizens to raise
awareness and increase involvement in an effort to eliminate domestic violence within our
community.
b.
Public SafetY Deoartment Commendation
Councilmember Dovey read the Certificate of Commendation prepared for the employees of the
Public Safety Department and noted the sharp reduction in index crimes. He also stated Federal
Way had the largest decrease in violent and family crimes, in the State of Washington, last year.
Deputy Chief Tom Chaney accepted the Certificate and thanked the Council for their support.
Further, City Manager Nyberg presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the City
Manager's Office, commending the Department for their efforts and progress.
c.
Economic Develooment Uodate
Debra Coates reported we are rapidly closing on the first six months of this project and stated
progress is being made in all target areas, including some unexpected benefits that are a bonus to
the program.
She and Ed Swan have toured and identified the specific projects for neighborhood grants and she
is working toward document submission.
Debra is currently working with about 70 sign incentive program applicants. She is making direct
contact with those businesses whose removal of existing pole signage would make the greatest
impact to encourage participation in the program.
She has dealt and continues to deal with the areas ofRTA, distinct districts as well as marketing
and economic development.
She thanked the Council, City staff, and her committee for the support and hard work on the first
six months of this program. She stated it is a partnership in every sense of the word.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Gitte Saravanda thanked the Council and City staff for their work in the analysis for the need of
speed humps and spoke in favor of same. The humps will slow traffic and make the streets safer.
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Bob Dahl spoke in opposition to speed humps on 323"', 20th and "wherever else they are
planned." He's been here before and said his presence is nothing new. He did, however, submit a
petition back in March with over 195 signatures to which he has never received a response.
Doreen Bodey, speaking from the audience, was here with her neighbors from the SW 338th area,
and spoke in favor of the speed humps.
Dale Spratt, spoke in opposition to the speed humps. He acknowledges a speeding problem in
Federal Way and also stated, the speed humps won't "fix" the problem. He doesn't know the
answer, but stated more enforcement is one solution to the problem.
Lindsay Kanesta spoke in favor of the speed humps and is happy to see action on the agenda
items this evening.
Mary LeProwse spoke in opposition to speed humps; especially with regard to those on SW 323'"
and 30th Avenue. Only one hump meets the criteria.
Jane Henderson spoke on behalf of the residents ofSW 323'" and noted they have satisfied criteria
for speed humps in that area and is very much in support of same.
Mayor Gintz noted Council does not usually respond during citizen comment; however, he wants
Consent Agenda Items (c) and (d) pulled for Council to respond to the citizens who spoke this
evening, so they are not met with silence.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
1.
m.
n.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/June 2. 1998 Regular Meeting
1998 Diversitv Commission Work Plan
SW 323'" Soeed Humos
30th Ave. SW Sneed Humns
Barry's Truckinll Contract Amendment
Amava Electric Contract Amendment
Celebration Park Athletic Field Lights
Star Lake Rd Convevance Imnrovements/30% DesilZll Aooroval
So. 356111 Regional Storm Water Control FacilitvIFinal Acceotance
SeaTac Phase I {BelmorVAuthoritv to Award Bid
Crown Point Storm Sewer Reoair/30% Design Aooroval
Vacuum/Jet Roddinll Services/Authoritv to Award Bid
SW 340th Regional Storm Water Control Facilitv/Authority to Award Bid
Joe's Creek Water OualitvMonitorinll Station/l 00% Design & Authoritv to Bid
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Mayor Gintz pulled items C & D
Councilmember Watkins pulled item G
Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, E, F, H,
I, J, K, L, M & N; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
excused
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Items C & D: SW 323"' Soeed Humps & 30" Ave. SW Soeed Humos
These items were pulled for discussion. Councilmember Dovey addressed these issues as they
emerged ftom his committee. Other Councilmembers then spoke in response to citizen comments
received this evening. Most members agreed speed humps may not be the only solution to the
problems at hand; however, they are the best solution at this time.
Mayor Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS C & D; second by
Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
excused
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
Item G:
Celebration Park Athletic Field Lill:hts
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Watkins pulled this item for clarification. Councilmember Dovey MOVED
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM G; second by Councilmember Burbidge. The
motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
excused
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
yes
yes
yes
1999-2000 Preliminary Biennial Budget Hearing for Citizen Sugll:estions
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Mayor Gintz opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Citizen Comment was received from Mike Shields, Executive Director of the Tacoma-Pierce
County Sports Commission. Mr. Shields is interested in creating a relationship between the City
of Federal Way and the Sports Commission. Tonight's proposal details that relationship ftom his
perspective. Three points he wanted to make are 1.) He is currently servicing events in Federal
Way. 2.) The business of attracting amateur athletic events is becoming very competitive.
Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane all have sports commissions trying to attract business on a daily
basis; and, 3.) His request for funding is "incredibly reasonable."
He would like to speak to the Council at a later date. He noted his appreciation for their time and
consideration.
There was a very brief question and answer period between Council and staff regarding this issue.
Peter Townsend spoke in opposition to discontinuation of funding the ACC $100,000.00
contribution for the 1999 budget. He stated it would be a disaster to stop that payment. By
spending $100,000.00 to fight the 3n1 Runway, the City Council would, abandon all the citizens
who have fought the arrogance and bad faith tactics of the Port of Seattle and would send a
terrible message to the school district, which will be asked to join with others in a lawsuit against
the Port for pollution damage to Federal Way schools in the North end of town. He concluded by
saying the third runway fight is too important to abandon now. He asked the Council to maintain
the $100,000.00 annual contribution to the Airport Communities Coalition.
AI Ferney, President, Regional Commission on Airport Affairs, which operates out of the City of
Normandy Park, stated he maintains a network of citizens interested in the airport issue on a
region-wide basis. He provided two hand-outs which shows some of the information they feel is
pertinent to the decision Council may weigh in terms of the budget.
Barbara Reid, representing the Parks & Recreation Commission, wanted to discuss the 1999-2000
budget because "we're operating with pretty thin dollars" right now for the parks. Wedgewood
Park and the Skate Park must be finished and developed for the young people in Federal Way.
She is also concerned the staffis "thin." We are understaffed. She needs help. The commission
needs help.
H. David Kaplan echoed Barbara's comments and added the City must preserve and maintain City
assets. Our parks are a large part of our assets. There is a gap between the needs of maintenance
and the actual amount of maintenance which can actually be done. The gap is widening and we
are deteriorating an asset. He stated it has been proved that if the parks are maintained and ready
for use by students, there is a general reduction in crime.
Councilmember Gates arrived at 8:00 p.m.
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Councilmember Watkins made a request of staff to provide an accounting for the beginning
balance of the City Manager's Contingency Fund, as part of the budgeting process and as a
separate document, including expenditures and encumbrances, from January I, 1998.
Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 8: 18 p.m.
VII.
COUNCIL BUSINESS (Added Item)
Settim¡ a Public Hearim¡ - Six Year T. I. P. & Arterial Street Imorovement
PlanlResolution APPROVED RESOLUTION 98-272
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AS PROPOSED;
second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City/Lakehaven Liaison Committee Regular meeting is set for July 1, 1998, at 7:30 a.m.
at Lakehaven.
The City/School Liaison Committee Regular meeting is set for June 24, 1998, at 7:30 a.m., at
City Hall
Congratulations are in order for Mr. Derek Matheson. He has been appointed as Assistant to the
City Manager. His new duties began today. Derek will work under the direction of the City
Manager and Deputy City Manager.
Using photographs in connection with the overhead projector, PRCS Director Jennifer Schroder
made a presentation on the continued progress of the Knutzen Family Theatre. This project is
very much on schedule.
Also using photographs, PRCS Deputy Director Dave Wilbrecht made a presentation on the
progress of Celebration Park. This project is also on schedule.
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IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey toured Celebration Park this week with Jenny Schroder and Dave
Wilbrecht. He also attended two field dedications this weekend - Lake Grove Elementary and
Mark Twain Elementary. The next Parks & Recreation Committee meeting is June 22, 1998.
Councilmember Watkins noted the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting will be July
6, 1998.
Councilmember Burbidge attended the "Moving King County 2000" meeting addressing potential
funding sources for transportation needs. Other meetings are to follow. She also toured the
Knutson Family Theatre last week with the Arts Commission members.
Councilmember Gates noted the next FEDRAC Committee meeting is June 23, 1998, at 12:00
p.m. RTA had several large milestone achieved recently. The Commuter Rail received the "go-
ahead" and Notice to Proceed for all of its environmental work. The RTA Board awarded a
contract for train cars so there will be equipment for people to ride on at the end of 1999. There
was also a watershed meeting in the fare-integration area trying to work with five agencies to
work together to integrate their fare structures, starting when the commuter rail and regional
buses come on in 1999. All five agencies came to agreement, and a phased-in approach was
agreed upon.
Councilmember Kochmar attended a Suburban Cities Association meeting recently, in Redmond.
She gave some information relative to current and future court costs. She then thanked Public
Works Director Cary Roe for his recent report on refuse.
Deputy Mayor Park made no report.
Mayor Gintz made no report and recessed the regular meeting at 8:46 p.m. for Council to
convene executive session.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9: 15 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another: 10 minutes are necessary.
At 9:20 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced another: 15 minutes are necessary.
At 9:40 p.m., Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting.
As part of the traffic improvements being as a result of the 1995 voter-approved bond issue,
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
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BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT SO.
312rn STREET, EAST OF HIGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE AND EASEMENT PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 8,
1998, BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND WAL-MART REAL ESTATE
BUSINESS TRUST, AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE SW CORNER OF SO. 3 12rn STREET AND 20rn AVE SOUTH, FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $84,000.00; second by Councilmember
Burbidge. 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, Mayor Gintz adjourned the meeting at
9:43 p.m.
Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk