Council MINS 02-03-1998 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 3, 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: 10 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Mary Gates, Jeanne
Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins.
City staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City
Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker.
II
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Mary Gates led the flag salute.
III
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Black Historv Month Proclamation
Councilmember Dovey read from the proclamation naming February as Black History Month and
urging all citizens to recognize its importance. Diversity Commissioner Cynthia Hassen was
present to accept the proclamation and said this sends a positive message that African-American
History is American History. She said Federal Way recognizes cultural diversity. This, in part,
makes Federal Way a community for us all.
b.
SPIRIT Award/Month ofFebruarv
City Manager Nyberg read from the nomination form and announced Police Officer Curtis Tucker
as the recipient of the SPIRIT Award for the month of February. Officer Tucker was recognized
and nominated for the role he's played in forming the Police Explorer program which is designed
to teach area youth about police work. The program also develops young people to their full
potential and endeavors to ensure they mature into healthy young adults.
ORIGINAL
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Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL TO ADD COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM B -
APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDENCE TO KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE; second by
Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Deputy Mayor Park MOVED APPROVAL TO ADD COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM D- CITY'S
INTERIM OFFICIAL NEWSP APER/RESOLUTION; second by Councilmember Gates. The
motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Gintz MOVED APPROVAL TO ADD COUNCIL BUSINESS ITEM A- REPORT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion
carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
IV
CITIZEN COMMENT
yes
yes
yes
George Lee asked City staff to look at the corner of317'" & 23rd Ave So. He stated the
renovation has made the corner "terrible" and said, "it should be looked at."
Rich Reese spoke in opposition to City efforts to assume Lakehaven Utility District. His remark
to Council was "look before you leap."
V
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/Januarv 20. 1998. Regular Meeting
VoucherlFebruarv 3 1998
MonthlY Financial Report/December 1997
Skvhawks Soorts Academv 1998 Contract
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e.
f
g.
h.
i.
Washington State Softball Umoires Association 1998 Contract
Mvers Master Lawn Care Contract Amendment
Knutzen Farnilv Theatre Mission Statement (Arts Commission)
InternetlWeb Page Imolementation
Insurance Renewal
Councilmember Gates pulled item h.
Councilmember Gates MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, I and J; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Item H:
InternetlWeb Page Imolementation
Councilmembers Gates & Dovey expressed concern over the creation of City commission
portions of the web page without input from commission members. They both spoke in support
of allowing members an active involvement as it relates to input and content of specific
information specific to their commission on the City's web page.
With that understanding, and that being the consensus of Council, Councilmember Gates
MOVED APPROVAL OF THE lNTERNETIWEB PAGE IMPLEMENTATION (Item H), AS
PRESENTED; second by Councilmember Dovey. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
VI
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Reoort of Economic Develooment Executive - Debra Coates
Ms. Coates reviewed many program goals and duties already completed thus far. Some of the
highlights include, but are not limited to, attracting a regional market, creating a tangible
marketing plan, creating a South [King] County Focus Group, connecting the City Center to the
regional transit system, creating distinct districts, working with the Korean Chamber of
Commerce and understanding their needs as a community, visual plans (including trees, lighting,
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etc.) for downtown core, and getting "broad" information out to businesses by February 27, 1998,
as it relates to nonconforming signs.
Councilmember Watkins read from page 2 of the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and
stated Council had not received the "deliverables" mentioned therein. Ms. Coates had not
received a copy of the contract until recently and was unaware of the February 1 due date. She
informed Council she would have deliverables to them for review before the February 17 Council
meeting.
b.
Aooroval of Corresoondence to King Countv Executive
Councilmember Watkins briefly spoke in support of correspondence to King County Executive
Ron Sims. The letter expresses support for King County's efforts to implement the adopted Six-
Year Transit Development Plan for 1996-2001. The Council closely followed the development of
the South King County Sounding Board recommendations and supports their efforts to improve
local and inter-community transit service in South King County with specifically outlined minor
modifications.
Councilmember Watkins MOVED APPROVAL OF THE LETTER FROM THE CITY TO THE
KING COUNTY EXECUTIVE; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
c.
Human Services Commission Aooointments
Councilmember Dovey MOVED APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING TO THREE
YEAR TERMS: Diane Cook, Eric Olsen and Ken Johnson; AND AS ALTERNATE, Richard
Bye; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
d.
CitY's "Interim" Official NewsoaoerlResolution
APPROVED RESOLUTION #98-265
The City of Federal Way is in need of an "interim" official newspaper to be utilized until the City
can review proposals and select an official newspaper. The resolution names The News Tribune.
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Deputy Mayor Park MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION, AS PRESENTED; second
by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
VII
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Nyberg reminded Council of the newly created Staff Action Referral which will be
prepared at each Council meeting and distributed thereafter to key staff. Said form will be used as
an assignment & reminder to staff of issues raised during the citizen comment portion of all
regular City Council meetings.
He informed Council their retreat summary was available in their boxes within the Council office.
He noted the CityILakehaven Liaison Committee meeting is scheduled for February 19 @
7:30 a.m.
VIII CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates spoke on the numerous regional meetings she's attend and been involved
with including, but not limited to, the Suburban Cities Legislative Committee, Regional Transit
Authority, Regional Transit Committee, etc.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked her fellow councilmembers for being "gracious" and having
"patience" with her being a newly elected Councilmember. She announced her recent attendance,
with Councilmember Watkins, of an ACC meeting.
Deputy Mayor Park announced an A WC Legislative City Committee meeting scheduled on
February 5, at 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Councilmember Dovey announced the next Parks, Recreation, Public Safety & Human Services
Committee is scheduled on February 9 at 12:00 p.m.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next Land Use/Transportation Committee regular
meeting is set on March 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Burbidge thanked the Council and staff for their support since her election to the
Council. She noted special thanks to A WC and Suburban Cities for their information and
workshops. Finally, she noted a February 12 Regional Water Quality meeting.
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Mayor Gintz reported on regional committee issues.
Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. to begin executive session.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
Litilzation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Prooertv AcauisitionlPursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
At 8:25 p.m., Deputy City Manager Keightley announced :15 additional minutes were necessary.
At 8:40 p.m., City Manager Nyberg announced :20 additional minutes were necessary.
At 9:00 p.m., Council returned and Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting.
As part of the traffic improvements resulting ftom the 1995 voter-approved bond issue, the
following motions were made.
Councilmember Burbidge MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT S. 312m
STREET EAST OF IDGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 18, 1997,
BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND FEDERAL WAY INTERNATIONAL
INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC, AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1634 S. 312m STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, FORA
PURCHASE PRICE OF $10,600.00; second by Councilmember Gates. The motion carried as
follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Kochmar MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT S. 312m
STREET EAST OF IDGHW A Y 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 18, 1997,
BETWEEN THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND FRED E. WILSON AND FRANCES M.
WILSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS SELLER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2030 S. 312m STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, FOR A
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PURCHASE PRICE OF $4,700.00; second by Deputy Mayor Park. The motion carried as
follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Burbidge MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT REQUIRED BY THE
CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT S. 312m STREET
EAST OF HIGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN EASEMENT
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 18, 1997, BETWEEN THE
CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND FEDERAL WAY APARTMENTS, INC., AS SELLER,
COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 31224 20m AVE. S., FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $11,500.00; second by Deputy Mayor
Park. The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Kochmar MOVED APPROVAL TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED
BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STREET WIDENING PROJECT AT S. 312m
STREET EAST OF HIGHWAY 99, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 28, 1998, BETWEEN
THE CITY, AS PURCHASER, AND RANDALL L. MARRIOTT, AS SELLER, COVERING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2214 S. 312m STREET, FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF $25,400.00; second by Councilmember Gates.
The motion carried as follows:
Gates
Park
Watkins
Kochmar
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Burbidge
yes
yes
yes
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting
at 9:05 p.m.
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Robert H. Baker
Deputy City Clerk