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Council MINS 07-21-1998 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Council Chambers - City Hall July 21, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. I. MINUTES CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ron Gintz opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of7:10 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington. Councilmembers present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Council members Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins. City staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip KeightJey, City Attorney Londi Lindell and City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Michael Park led the flag salute. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE ALLOWING FOR THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 11, 1998, RATHER THAN AUGUST 4, 1998; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO AUGUST 11, 1998; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. Motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes ORIGINAL FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 2 of 8 MOTION BY MAYOR GINTZ TO ADD AN ITEM TO COUNCIL BUSINESS FOR PURPOSES OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE FOR COUNCIL ATfENDANCE AT THE UPCOMING A WC BUDGETING & FISCAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP IN LEAVENWORTH, W A; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Councilmember Gates expressed the Council's desire to celebrate the City Manager's recent contract extension, extending Mr. Nyberg's contract through October 1999. She recognized Shirley Nyberg as the "Woman behind the City Manager", and presented her with a bouquet of flowers for the occasion. Council also presented a gift to their illustrious manager, with a sincere thanks for his superior leadership! Mr. Nyberg thanked the Council for this very special recognition; he acknowledged it is also his and Shirley's 42nd wedding anniversary today. ill. PRESENTATIONS a. "National Ni¡¡ht Out" Proclamation Councilmember Dovey read and presented the proclamation to Police Officer Robert Schubert. b. Diversity Commission Introductions/Certificates Councilmember Dovey then presented appointment certificates to Johnathan Sim and Christina Lo Pinto, the new commissioners in attendance. Diane Landsinger was unable to attend. Alternate Maya Kumar also received her certificate of appointment. c. Ethics Board Introductions/Certificates Councilmember Gates presented a certificate of appointment to Gary Hood, the newest member of the city's Ethics Board. William Linehan, alternate, was unable to attend. d. Human Services Commission Introduction/Certificate Councilmember Dovey also presented Richard Bye with a certificate of appointment to fill an unexpired term on the city's Human Services Commission. . FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 3 of 8 e. Economic DevelQpment Update Economic Development Executive Debra Coates presented the Council with an update outlining the identifiable city center, signage incentive program, the RTA, marketing/recruitment!tourism and economic development/public relations. Some of the upcoming events for 1998 include Family Fest, Taste of Federal Way and the Family Holiday events. She will be participating with other city officials in the upcoming economic development trip to the city's sister city of Hachinohe, Japan. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Alison Corriian, representing the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for their support of the chamber's goals for downtown area economic development and the new advancing leadership program. Barbara Reid, on behalf of the city's Parks and Recreation Commission, provided an update on the fundraising for Celebration Park. H David Kaplan, provided a definition of terms with respect to upcoming budget discussions for distribution to interested persons. v. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. Minutes/July 7, 1998 Reiular Meetini W~erhaellser 10% Petitions for Annexation Council Bill #197/Public Safety Code Amendment! APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 98-318 School Impact Fees Amendment! APPROVED RE.¡;OLUTION NO. 98-274 d. Councilmember Watkins pulled item (b) for additional information and discussion. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (a), (c) AND (d); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. Motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Item (b): W~erhaeuser 10% Petitions for Annexation Councilmember Watkins reported the Land Use/Transportation Committee has recommended the two parcels be discussed separately. He expressed concerns about the mapping revision that occurred since committee review and requested a staff report on the two proposed annexations. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 4 of 8 Senior Planner Lori Michaelson summarized the following staff recommendations: (1) City Council to accept both 10% petitions for annexation as follows: Area 1 boundaries modified to include the fire station parcel on South 32Oth Street; to include all portions of the 320th Street right-of-way located west of the west boundary of Annexation Area 1, as proposed; and to authorize circulation of the 60% petition; (2) City Council require adoption of pre-annexation comprehensive plan and zoning designations; or alternatively, simultaneous adoption of initial or interim designations; and (3) City Council to require assumption of a proportionate share of bonded indebtedness as a matter of policy. Ms. Michaelson reported the Land Use/Transportation Committee, at its regular meeting on July 6, 1998, reviewed the proposals and concurred with the above three staff recommendations, with the following added recommendation: (4) Acceptance of the [mal annexation petition for Area 1 should be predicated on a site plan and/or agreement that addresses density, design and any other development considerations deemed necessary and appropriate by the City Council. Site development should also preserve the ability to extend the BPA trail system across a portion of the site. Councilmember Watkins requested the two proposed annexation sites be voted on separately, as was done in committee. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER W A TKlNS TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF SITE #2 OF THE 10% PETITION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes, yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Council discussion ensued on density, access and public services issues followed by an explanation by city staff on various Council concerns. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO ACCEPT THE CITY COUNCIL LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR SITE #1 OF THE 10% PETITION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes no no Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MlNUTFS July 21,1998 - Page 5 of 8 VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. City Council Presidin& Officer Appointment Item removed from agenda...the next regular meeting has now been rescheduled to August 11, 1998, when the Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be present. b. Joe's Creek Water Duality Monitorin& Station/Authority to Award Construction Cmltrac1 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes c. Re&ional Governance and Finance Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley presented a brief overview of the balance sheet showing the Suburban Cities Association (SCA) and SCA's Regional Governance and Finance (RG&F) Steering Committee's alternative proposal to the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC) RG&F proposal. Councilmembers also received a copy of the proposed letter directed to Mayor Charles Booth, President of SCA, reflecting the city's position. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND SEND THE PROPOSED LETTER "AS IS"; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge yes Dovey yes Gates yes Gintz yes Kochmar yes Park yes Watkins yes d. A WC Conference on Blld&etin& (added item) Councilmember Watkins requested reimbursement to attend the upcoming A WC Budgeting and Fiscal Management Workshop being held in Leavenworth, W A. Since the workshop was not part of the Council's budgeted items, Mayor Gintz recommended the final decision be made by the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee; Councilmembers agreed to abide by the committee's recommendation for attendance and reimbursement of registration costs. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 6 of 8 MOTION BY MAYOR GINTZ TO REFER 'IHIS REQUEST TO COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AT THEIR NEXT MEETING, WITH FULL COUNCIL AGREEING TO ABIDE BY THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Following additional Council discussion, Councilmember Watkins' withdrew his proposed amendment to clarify Council Rules for Council travel; he then advised he was withdrawing his application to attend the workshop. Motion to refer workshop request to committee carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Nyberg reported the July 7 meeting inquiry ftom William and Connie Dolezal was referred to the Community Development Department for response. He advised the August 18, 1998, regular Council meeting has been canceled. The grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Knutzen Family Theatre is scheduled for tomorrow at 2:00p.m. The City Manager reported the city exceeded its targeted goal of 87% for purchase of recycled products in 1997. Mr. Nyberg also reported the granddaughter of Gretchen Lusink, Human Resources Analyst, is recuperating at home and is much improved since her recent hit and run pedestrian/auto accident. He announced there will be a 30-minute executive session to discuss property acquisition and litigation, with action requested. On behalf of both he and Shirley, he thanked the Council for their special recognition earlier this evening. VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Dovey reported the meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee is set for July 27 at 12:00 noon, with the next meeting scheduled for the evening of August 10, 1998. Councilmember Watkins announced the Land Use/Transportation Committee will meet on August 3, at 5:30 p.m. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Burbidge extended an invitation for all to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Knutzen Family Theatre tomorrow, as well as numerous other activities scheduled throughout this week. Councilmember Gates reported the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will be meeting at 12:00 noon on July 28. She also updated Councilmembers on recent transit meeting issues. Councilmember Kachmar reminded everyone about Friday evening's annual Kiwanis salmon bake. Deputy Park will be honored on September 19 as a recipient of one of the Asian-American Living Pioneer Awards for 1998; he is currently preparing for the upcoming economic development trip to Hachinohe, Japan. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Potential Liti¡¡ation/Pursuant to RCW 42 30 I JO(I )(j) Property ACQ1isition/Pursuant to RCW 4230 I JO(I)(Þ) Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting at the hour of 8:35 p.m., for purposes of an executive session, to discuss potential litigation and property acquisition.. .action is anticipated. At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Deputy City Manager Philip KeightJey announced the first 15-minute extension of the executive session; again at 9:20 p.m., he announced an additional 15 minutes; at 9:35 p.m., Council requested another 15 minutes. At the hour of 9:45 p.m., Council returned to chambers and Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting to order. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISmON OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON THE EAST SIDE OF 21ST A VENUE, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS AND SIDEWALK EASEMENT WITH VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE LISTED AND COVERING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT: A) 33510 21ST AVE SW (EAST SIDE OF 21ST) FEDERAL WAY, WA PARCEL NO. 9164 PURCHASE PRICE: $8,294.38 B) 33516 21ST AVE SW (EAST SIDE OF 21ST) FEDERAL WAY, WA PARCEL NO. 9099 PURCHASE PRICE: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK C) 335TH & 21ST AVE SW (EAST SIDE OF 21ST) FEDERAL WAY, WA PARCEL NO. 9103 PURCHASE PRICE: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK; FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1998 - Page 8 of 8 SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes x. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular -... of"" F"'"," W" Ci~ C~cil " "" ""~ of 9'47'(¡¿~~ ~"'" Greo>, CMC City Clerk