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Council MINS 07-07-1998 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting July 7, 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, Mary Gates and 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. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Michael Park led the flag salute. Mayor Gintz MOVED TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION - POTENTIAL LITIGATION/PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); second by Councilmember Burbidge. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes III. PRESENTATIONS a. Recreation & Parks MonthlProclamation Councilmember Dovey read from and proclaimed the month of July as Recreation and Parks Month in the City of Federal Way and urged all citizens and visitors to join in participating and supporting the programs and facilities provided by public and private agencies. Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Barbara Reid was present to accept the proclamation. ORI GINAL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7,1998 - Page 2 b. Community Policing Partnershio Award Chief Wood presented a Community Policing Partnership Award to Mr. Michael Ball. On May 21, 1998, Mr. Ball found a 2-year old girl wandering on her own in Federal Way after "escaping" from her parents home at approximately 4:00 a.m.. AfJer Mr. Ball determined no adults were present, he took custody of the child and took her to the Federal Way Police Department. Chief Wood noted he was impressed with the initiative and responsibility shown by Mr. Ball. In addition to the plaque, the chief also presented Mr. Ball with a gift certificate to a local restaurant. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT William & Connie Dolezal distributed a journal-sized map to all Councilmembers displaying the Heritage Woods area. The Dolezals are having a problem in that area with a violation of a drainage easement. They don't know what to do about the problem. He stated the 15-foot Native Growth Easement is not protected and its not growing. He wanted to know what to do about it. Mayor Gintz referred the Dolezals to Community Development Director Greg Moore. Shirley Blackburn did not speak as her issue is the same as the Dolezals'. Instead, she left the room with the Dolezals and Mr. Moore. Barbara Reid noted what the superb job by Mary Faber and the entire Parks & Recreation staff for the recent Red, White & Blues Festival. She stated it was the best event ever. There were many activities and many came by the Parks booth. The entertainment was wonderful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. H. David Kaplan echoed Ms. Reid's thoughts. He then spoke ofa recent LakehavenLiaison Committee meeting. He thanked Londi Lindell, the City Manager and Councilmember Burbidge and noted the meeting was excellent, productive and run like it should have in the beginning. He noted everyone works for the same people and respect and cooperation were outstanding. He commended everyone who participated. V. f CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. d. Minutes/June 16. 1998 RellUlar Meeting Voucher/Julv 7 1998 Monthlv Financial Reoort/Mav 1998 Human Services ADDointment Militarv Rd So at Star Lake Rd Sisznalization Proiectll00% Desiszn ADDroval & Authorization to Bid So 304th St & Militarv Rd Street & Traffic Signal Imorovements/l00% Design Aooroval & Authorization to Bid e. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7,1998 - Page 3 g. SW 3121h St & 141h Ave SW Pedestrian Walkwav/l00% Design Aooroval & Authorization to Bid Celebration Park Flag Pole National Maintenance Corooration Contract Amendment Steel Lake Park/Policv on Park Use Use of ReDIa cement Reserves Fund h. i. j. k. Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Watkins. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes VI. PUBLIC HEARING 1999-2004 Transoortation-Arterial Street Imorovement ProlUam/Resolution StaffReoort Rick Perez presented the plan after he outlined its criteria. He stated projects were ranked and then those which may be funded are chosen. He mentioned the new projects which are being proposed. Citizen Comment No citizens spoke. CitY Council Deliberations No Council discussion took place. ResolutionlAdooting 1999-2004 TIP/APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 98-273 Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1998 - Page 4 VII. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Cancellation of August 18 1998 Regular Meeting Councilmember Watkins MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES AND CANCEL THE AUGUST 18, 1998, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes b. Diversitv Commission ADoointments Councilmember Dovey MOVED TO APPOINT JOHNATHAN SIM, CHRISTINA LO PINTO AND DIANE LANDSINGER TO THE DIVERSITY COMMISSION; EACH TO SERVE 3 YEAR TERMS; AND APPOINT MAYA KUMAR AS ALTERNATE, ALSO FOR A 3- YEAR TERM; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes c. Ethics Board Aooointments Councilmember Dovey MOVED TO APPOINT GARY HOOD TO THE ETHICS BOARD FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS; AND TO RE-APPOINT BILL LINEHAN AS ALTERNATE, ALSO FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes d. SeaTac Phase I Œelmor)/ Authoritv to Award Construction Contract Jeff Pratt was present to request authorization to award bid to the lowest, responsive bidder. The issue was discussed at last nights Land Use/Transportation Committee regular meeting. Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO AWARD THE RE-BID OF THIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1998 - Page 5 PROJECT TO PIVETTABROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,429,377.61 AND THAT A 10% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY TOTALING $142,937.76 BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE PROJECT; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes e. Regional Governance & Finance Deputy City Manager Keightley used an overhead to review the background of the issues at hand. He reviewed the future schedule of the Suburban Cities Association and Growth Management Planning Council as well as King County agencies and stated the Federal Way City Council may want to schedule a special meeting. Topics of the plan were reviewed including the financing plan and the courts. He noted the bottom line is no city dollars should go to King County if the plan is accepted. Discussion by Council ensued and included topics such as annexation monies being set aside, patching roads in newly annexed areas where care may not have been the greatest or given the highest priority, the need for a solid plan to be followed, financing and funding dollars for human services. No formal action was taken. The items spoken were for information to the Council only and the special meeting mentioned earlier was not set. VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE Council Bill #197Æstablishment of Public Safetv Deoartment Code Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, W ASIllNGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE EST ABLISH- MENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE 95-252) Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker read Council Bill #197, by title only. Councilmember Watkins MOVED COUNCIL BILL #197 BE FORWARDED TO JULY 21, 1998, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FOR SECOND READINGÆNACTMENT; second by Councilmember Kochmar. The motion carried as follows: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1998 - Page 6 Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Nyberg noted the City's budget is scheduled for adoption on December 1, 1998. He also reported the Police and Parks Departments did an outstanding job at the Red, White & Blues Festival. Written commentary will follow. Mr. Nyberg then relayed that two Public Works projects (31211> & 1411> & 23M) were completed timely and under budget. Derek Matheson then gave a brief background on the City's website. He noted the City is expending efforts to make the website's presence known. Further, he explained there are a number of new pieces of information which were recently added. Mr. Matheson then took the Council on a "cruise" of our website. Mr. Nyberg then announced the official population of Federal Way for 1998 is 76,820. Finally, he noted an executive session is necessary this evening; :20 minutes in duration; and action is expected. X. CITY COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Gates reported the Regional Transit Authority is moving rapidly on the Commuter Rail and Light Rail studies. She spoke quickly on other regional issues and then reported the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will take place on July 28, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. Councilmember Kochmar noted she has been filling in for Councilmember Watkins (due to his broken ankle) at the ACC meetings. She, too, thanked the Parks and Police Departments for their services during the Red, White & Blues Festival. Everyone enjoyed their time as honor, community, commitment and community spirit was shown. She was impressed. Councilmember Dovey noted the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting for July 13 has been canceled. Councilmember Watkins noted the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is set for July 20, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. He attended an ACC meeting today. Linda Loghe is the new Executive Director. She comes to them, with experience, from Portland, Oregon. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1998 - Page 7 Councilmember Burbidge is to attend a July 9, 1998, Water Quality Committee Meeting. She thanked Councilmember Gates and Deputy City Manager Keightley for their hard work during recent meetings. She also echoed the statements of other as they relate to the July 4 event sponsored by the City. Deputy Mayor Park was pleased with new technology and this evenings web site demonstration. He also noted his interest in seeking a relationship with a sister-city in Seoul, Korea. He also noted he has been honored with a Living Pioneer Award by the Northwest Asian Foundation. He'll be honored at a banquet on September 18, 1998. Part of the citation for his award was due to the fact he was the first Asian immigrant to an elected position. Mayor Gintz sat in the audience of the Red, White & Blues Festival on July 4, 1998, and really enjoyed himself. He noted Debra Coates and he (and spouses) will depart early for Hachinohe and will stop in Yokahama. They'll bring back information regarding available office space opportunities in and around the Osaka area. At 8:42 p.m., Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting to begin Executive Session. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. c. Prooertv AcauisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(b) Personnel/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. I 10(] )(!J;) Potential LitillationlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(])(j) (ADDED ITEM) At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Gintz announced another :30 minutes were necessary. At 9:40 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 SO. 312111 WIDENING PROJECT, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND LEILA M. VANDERBECK AND HENRY VANDERBECK, AS SELLERS, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1620 SO. 312111 STREET, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $116,000.00; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes CITY COUNCil. REGULAR MEETING July 7, 1998 - Page 8 Mayor Gintz MOVED TO APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT PROVIDING FOR EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT UNTIL DECEMBER 3 I, 1999; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes no Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes XII. ADJOURNMENT Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. ~