Council MINS 09-15-1998 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 15, 1998 - 7:00 PM
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MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ron Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05
PM, in the 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, and Phil Watkins.
Staff present: City Manager Kenneth Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip KeightJey, City
Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green, and Deputy City Clerk Laura Ulanowski.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kochmar led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENT A nONS
a.
Constitution Week Proclamation
Councilmember Jack Dovey presented the proclamation to Viola Mullins of the Lakota Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Revolution proclaiming the week of September 17-23, 1998 as
Constitution Week.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO ADD DRAFT REGIONAL EXPRESS BUS
SERVICE TO THE AGENDA UNDER COUNCIL BUSINESS (Item/). COUNCILMEMBER
BURBIDGE SECOND. Motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
ORIGINAL
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b.
Economic Development Update
Economic Development Executive Debra Coates gave an update on downtown revitalization and
events. Ms. Coates stated the 8K run at Family Fest was a success with 86 out-of-towners
participating. A plan for the International District should be in place by the end of December and
Federal Way has been short-listed for a Fortune 500 company that would create 1,000 jobs if it
locates in Federal Way.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
H. David Kaplin - gave an update from the Celebration Park Funding Committee - stating that
$290,113 has been collected and there is less than $60,000 to go.
Sherry Axson - volunteers in the Westway community and asked what had happened to the police
support in the community. Ms Axson stated that they once had great police support, but there is
no longer communication with the department.
Lawrence Wilson - demanded that the City Council readdress the human services issues and called
upon the four Councilmembers who voted for the International District to resign.
Tamara Parker - she is a student who is afraid to go to the library at night to study because of the
indigents and drunks that hang out there. Ms. Parker stated there are not enough beds for the
mentally ill. She is opposed to the International District and asked the City Council to help all
communities not just the Asian community.
Marilyn Daniels- Westway Community Homeowners Association President - asked for support
from the city and police department. Stated that she would like to change the perspective that
people have of the area but needs help to do that. Ms. Daniels stated she would like a response
from the city on her concerns.
Obie York - concurred with Ms. Daniels and stated that if they do not receive support from the
city and police department the Westway area will continue to get worse.
Joseph Atkinson - asked for police protection in the Westway community.
Kiki Laa - stated she no longer lives in the Westway area due to violence. She asked for more
police support.
Stacy Lon~ - asked for help in cleaning up the Westway community.
Terrell Comras - asked for more police services in the Westway area. Stated that she is afraid to
live there and is moving out.
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Janet Pettit - asked for city and police support in cleaning up the Westway area. Stated that she
was new to the area and had called police numerous times, all with slow responses.
Mayor Gintz stated he would have City Manager Ken Nyberg look into the situation. Mayor
Gintz also addressed the citizens concerns telling them about specific programs that are designed
to help people in troublesome situations.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/Seutember 1. 1998 Regular Meeting
Council Bill #199/S01id Waste Franchise Rate (Moved to 10/6/98)
Council Bill #201/1997 Uniform Code Ado~tion/FWCC Chaoter 5 Amendment
(Aooroved - Ordinance # 98-320)
City/School District Emergency Shelter InterIoca1 Agreement
Military Rd at Star Lk Rd So/SÜmalization Project Bid Award
So 304th St & Military Rd So/Signal & Road Imorovements Bid Award
So 336th & SR 99/Aporove Rejection of Bids & Authorize Re-biddinl! of
Project
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Councilmember Gates pulled consent item (b).
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEMS (a), (c), (d),
(e), (1), AND (g). COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED ENACTMENT OF CONSENT ITEM (b); COUNCIL
BILL #199/S0LID WASTE FRANCHISE RATE TO THE OCTOBER 6, 1998 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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I.
PUBLIC HEARING
1999-2000 Pro\>Osed Biennial Budget
(2nd Preliminary Hearing for Citizen Suggestions)
Mayor Gintz opened the public hearing at 7:50 PM, and read a brief statement on conducting
the public hearing.
Rose Ehl - asked the Council to support the flag pavilion on Campus Drive.
Mayor Gintz read a statement by H. David Kaplin into the record. Mr. Kaplin's statement
urged the Council to restore funding to appropriate levels for maintaining city parks.
Joann Piquette - asked the Council for full funding for the Arts Commission and stated the
$77,500 request amounts to only $1.00 per person per year.
Betty Huff - asked the Council to support full funding for the Arts Commission and asked the
Council to maintain the current budget amount for the 1999-2000 budget.
Joan Tabron - spoke in support of full funding for the 1999 -2000 Arts Commission budget.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:56 PM.
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Youth Commission ApJ>Ointments
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPOINT LEE MURPHY, HARUMI
LADUKE, JENNIE ROLOFF, EBONY TAYLOR-WALKER, RACHEL WILHELM, PAUL
VRONSKY, LISA KW AK AND ARGIA BERIST AIN TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, AND
TO APPOINT BRITIANY BIELESKI, BENEDICT PALISOC, AND MAILINH VU AS
ALTERNATES. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
b.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Government Access Channel Equipment RFO Approval
Mehdi Sadri, Information Services Manager introduced this item and asked the Council to approve
the bid award for the equipment purchases. Mr. Sadri stated that the city's goal is to have the
access channel in place and up and running by the end of 1998 or beginning of 1999.
Councilmember Gates asked whether the money has been budgeted or would it be part of the
upcoming budget session. Mr. Sadri stated the money has already been budgeted and it cannot
be used for other things. Councilmember Park asked what would be broadcast over the channel.
Mr. Sadri stated council meetings, public notices and a city bulletin board are planned for Phase
I.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL VIDEO AND TAPE IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,680.15, PROLINE
EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,402.34, MUZAK IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,280.00,
TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $139.00, FOR A TOTAL BID
AWARD OF $80,501.49. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Le!!islative Agenda
Mayor Gintz stated that he would like a discussion on this item and asked if there were any
additions or changes to the position paper. Mayor Gintz stated that the Legislative Agenda went
through all of the Council Committees.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO ADOPT THE 1999 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
AND POSITION PAPER. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND. Discussion ensued.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE
SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR PARKS AND CULTURAL ARTS FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION ON PAGE 2 TO READ "FEDERAL WAY SUPPORTS EXTENDING THIS
EXEMPTION TO ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS". COUNCILMEMBER
WATKINS SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
TO DELETE THE JRD AND 4TH LINE ON THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD SECTION ON
PAGE 5. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. Councilmember Gates stated she would
support the motion and explained the process on preparing the Legislative Agenda. The motion
carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
TO DELETE THE CHILDCARE SECTION ON PAGE 7, STATING THAT THE CITY HAS
NO ROLE IN ENFORCING DSHS REGULATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Discussion. Councilmember Gates suggested that the Council leave this section in for this time
and revisit it at a later date. The motion failed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
no
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
The main motion, as amended, carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
d.
yes
yes
abstained
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
CDBG Contingency Plan
no
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE THE REVISED 1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTINGENCY PLAN, AS MODIFIED
BY THE COMMITTEE. IN PRIORITY ORDER, IF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS ARE
RECEIVED, GIVE UP TO $65,000 TO VALLEY CITIES COUNSELING AND
CONSULTATION; UP TO $20,000 TO RUTH DYKEMAN CHILDREN'S CENTER, AND
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ANY REMAINING FUNDS UP TO $14,283 TO MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING
FOUNDATION. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND.
Mayor Gintz asked what would happen if in the unlikely event there was money left over. Human
Services Manager Ann Guenther stated that it would roll over to the year 2000. The motion
carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
e.
Pavilions Centre Access/So 312th St
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez explained the reasons for the proposed changes at the Pavilion Center
Access. Mr. Perez stated there had been 17 accidents at this location in a 9 month period. Mr.
Perez discussed the various proposals for improving this location.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO POSTPONE THIS ISSUE TO THE OCTOBER
6, 1998 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Mayor Gintz read into the record a statement from QFC representative Kim Tobiason stating they
would like more time to explore the economic impact this traffic revision would have on QFC.
Mayor Gintz read into the record a statement from Larry Larson asking for a continuance to the
next City Council meeting to analyze this issue and arrive at an interim solution.
Dale Pinney of First Western Development Services stated it is important to understand that access
into a shopping center is everything for the retailer and QFC wants access from 312"'. They are
opposed to a c-curve. He requested this matter be continued so they could have time to look into
other possible solutions.
Larry Moo stated that 312'" is the only means of egress into his home. He stated that QFC and the
Pavilion Centre should address the public safety issue instead of their pocket books.
Larry Wilson, thanked the Council for the light and crosswalk at 14'" Avenue and supports adding
a "c-ramp".
The motion to continue this matter to the October 6, 1998, Council meeting carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
f.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Comments on Draft Service Alternatives for Regional Exuress Bus Service
(Added item)
Councilmember Gates introduced this item stating she had met with Rick Perez, Traffic Engineer
this morning; the draft regional bus service plan is not consistent with what the RTA had
approved, and does not meet the travel time and transfer criteria. Councilmember Gates asked
Council to approve the draft letter to the RT A staff and board.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE SENDING THE DRAFT
LETTER TO THE RT A STAFF AND BOARD EXPRESSING CONCERNS AND
RECOMMENDING A MODIFIED ALTERNATIVE FOR ROUTE PERFORMANCE.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
VIII.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg stated the Advancing Leadership will be having its first formal
Government Day September 17, 1998, in the Council Chambers, and complimented Staff
Assistant Derek Matheson and Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley for their contributions in
setting up this program. Mr. Nyberg stated there is a Northwest Asian American Pioneer Award
Gala honoring Council member Park on September 19, 1998, at Union Station in Seattle. On
September 21, 1998, at 7:30 the City/School Liaison Meeting will be held in the school board
meeting room. On September 22, 1998, there will be an Emergency Management Services
exercise involving an earthquake; Federal Way has been selected as the epicenter. Appropriate
response will be simulated. Mr. Nyberg said there will be an executive session on potential
litigation and property acquisition expected to last approximately 35 minutes with action expected.
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey stated the next Parks/Recreation/Public Safety/Human Services Committee
meeting is scheduled for September 28, 1998, at 12:00 noon.
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Council member Watkins stated that the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is
scheduled for September 21, 1998, at 5:30 PM.
Councilmember Burbidge stated she attended her first Sound Transit Meeting a week and a half
ago.
Council member Gates stated the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee meeting is scheduled for September 22, 1998, at 12:15 PM.
Councilmember Kochmar stated the last Suburban Cities Association meeting focused on
Coordinated Water System Planning. Councilmember Gates added the First Regional Governance
and Finance GMPC meeting was very encouraging.
Councilmember Park reported on the 3'. quarter City and Korean Community Meeting Sept 8,
1998. Committee members recommended two cities for Sister City designation stating they are
both equally qualified.
Council adjourned to executive session at 9: 10 PM.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Liti!.!ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(i). and
Property Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.20.110 (b) (Added item)
At 9:35 PM, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced the executive session would be
extended for ten minutes.
At 9:52 PM Council reconvened to Regular Session.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT S.
336TH STREET AND SR 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL ESTATE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AS PURCHASER, AND
CAMPUS GA TEW A Y ASSOCIATES AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S. 336TH AND SR 99, FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $49,000. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS
SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of the Federal Way
City Council was adjourned at 9:53 PM.
U)CUL(fN ~
Laura Ulanowski
Deputy City Clerk