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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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 2 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 3 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, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 4 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 5 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. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 6 Mayor Gintz reported on regional committee issues. Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. to begin executive session. IX 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 7 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 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - PAGE 8 x ADJOURNMENT Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting at 9:05 p.m. ~4.l3il~ Robert H. Baker Deputy City Clerk