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Council MINS 03-17-1998 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall Regular Meeting March 17, 1998 - 7:00 p.m. MINUTES 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Gintz opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of7:04 p.m., in 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, Phil Watkins. City staff present: City Manager Kenneth E. Nyberg, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Gintz introduced METRO/King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer and invited him to lead the flag salute. ill. PRESENT A nONS a. Civil Service Commission Introduction/Certificate Mr. Nyberg introduced and presented Civil Service Commissioner David Peterson with a Certificate of Appointment; his term is effective through October 31, 2000. b. Federal Wa;y Coalition of Performin~ Arts Presentation Arts Commission Chair Joann Piquette read a statement of beginning for the Knutzen Family Theatre at Dumas Bay Centre, and briefed those in attendance on the very successful fundraising event sponsored by the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts; she then introduced Diane Sweeney and Joan Tabrum, Co-Chairs of The Civic Theatre Fundraising Committee. Ms. Tabrum provided information on the organization's history dating back to 1989, and explained how they were invited to serve as the umbrella group for initiating the theater's funding campaign. She introduced Campaign Chair Phyllis Tellari, who, in turn, reported on the various project committees and thanked Washington State Bank for the generous use of their facility during the campaign; she thanked the many people who donated their time and energy on the following committees: grants, presentation, mailing, sales, party, publicity, thank you, coloring book, ORIGINAL FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 2 of 7 ticket, telephone and steering. Committee members presented their rendition of the song Ihenù No Busine-~s Like Show Business for all to enjoy. Bob Edwards, Theatre Committee Treasurer, presented Council with a check in the sum of $401,840.00, representing monies collected during their fundraising campaign---far exceeding the earlier projected goal of $380,000.00. c. Community Policin¡' Partnership Award Deputy Chief Brian Wilson presented the family of James Fleming with the Public Safety Department's "Community Policing Partnership Award" plaque, on behalf of Mr. Fleming's outstanding assistance to a crime victim, thus enabling police to make an arrest. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT H David Kaplan - supports the city laying the groundwork for wetland inventories; supports a standard baseline for all properties; and thanked the Council Land Use/Transportation Committee for its consideration. Todd Suchan - General Manager of Enchanted Parks, Inc., announced they will be hosting a weekend at Enchanted Village dedicated to the youth and families of Federal Way; they will reduce the gate admission price for all and donate the gate admission to the city for programs dedicated to families and children. V. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 1. m. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/March 3 1998 Re¡'ular Meetin¡' Voucher/March 17 1998 Monthly Financial Report/January 1998 1998 A$phalt Overl1\Y Pro¡'ram/Streets List & Bid Authorization Government Channel Cable TV Arts Commission 1998 Work Plan Arts Commission Vision Statement/Priority Use Poli<;y for Knut7ßn Family Theatre Solid Waste/Reçyclin¡' Division 1998-99 Grant Approvals/Approved Res #98-269 Storm Dehris Di!¡posaJ/Voucher Pro¡'ram Human Services Commission 1998 Work Plan Use of Council Human Services Priorities in Allocatin¡' Fundin¡' R~rtin¡' ReqJ1irements for Human Services Contractors Project Acceptance/Steel T .:I ke Fire Station Roof Project MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES. Councilmember Watkins pulled consent items (g), (i) and (k) for additional information. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 3 0£7 Motion to approve consent items (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (t), (h), (j), (1) & (m) passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Councilmember Watkins asked for clarification on future groups applying for waiver, reduction and priority usage of the Knutzen Family Theatre. Parks/Recreation/Cultural Services Director Jenny Schroder responded to his inquiries. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM (G); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Councilmember Watkins asked for additional program information on consent item (i); Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob VanOrsow provided clarification. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM (I); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes Councilmember Watkins expressed concern about consent item (k), with respect to use of Council Human Services Priorities in allocating funding, i.e., the possibility of added pressure for local government to fund services versus the State of Washington. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO ADOPT THE POLICY TO CONTINUE ON THE CURRENT TRACK, AND TO ACCEPT NO LESS THAN 50% OF HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING FOR PRIORITY #1 BASIC NEEDS; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES. Following Council discussion, it was felt there is a need to (1) define emergency services; (2) not set percentages at this time; and (3) maintain option #1 at this time. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 4 of7 COUNCILMEMBER PARK SUGGESTED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO APPROVE 40% RATHER THAN 50% FOR PRIORITY #1, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A FUNDING FLEXIBILITY; MAKER AND SECOND OF THE MAIN MOTION CONCURRED. Councilmember Kochmar suggested an additional friendly amendment to combine Priorities #1 and #2 for basic needs; following discussion she withdrew her proposed amendment. Additional discussion ensued with consensus being there is a possibility of losing opportunities when percentages are placed on certain areas. Councilmember Dovey suggested if this item is not time sensitive it might be best to send it back to committee for further review and recommendation back to Council at a later date. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE APRIL 7,1998, REGULAR MEETING, AND ALSO REFERRAL BACK TO COMMITTEE; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR. Motion to refer back to committee for recommendation to Council on April 7, 1998, passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Economic DeveJo.pment U,pdate Economic Development Executive Debra Coates updated Council on the present status of the project. Focus areas included: (1) creation of identifiable city center; (2) visits and photos of areas outside the city for comparisons; (3) sign code incentives; (4) work with RTA for transit site alternatives; (5) establishment of distinct districts, i.e., Korean community and possible European concept gourmet district; (6) existing and potential tenants for the downtown area; and (7) work with King County EDC on regional action plans for transportation, workforce quality and housing, land supply, business climate, technology and tourism. Community Development Block Grants are due April 27, 1998---she will be making application in several areas for funding of pedestrian safety, districts and other appropriate areas. In the future, per Council request, Ms. Coates will present brief monthly oral reports (during presentation portion of the regular meeting), with full written reports on a quarterly basis. Starting in July, written reports are to be submitted with the Council's regular meeting packet. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 5 of7 b. PSRC Votin2' Dele2'ates (added item) Councilmember Gates reported the PSRC General Assembly will be held this coming Thursday, for which the Council must appoint a voting delegate. Due to the fact she has a scheduling conflict and will be arriving late, she recommended Deputy City Manager Keightley be named as the city's voting delegate. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO APPOINT PHILIP KEIGHTLEY AS THE CITY'S VOTING DELEGATE TO THE PSRC GENERAL ASSEMBLY; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes c. Monte Powell Qpen Space Taxation Act Awlication (added item) Mayor Gintz read the following statement into the record: "Monte Powell owns a house on 41 acres off Dash Point Road. Much of it is being made into gardens and is steep slopes and ravine property. He has applied to have 34 acres designated for current use assessment under the Open Space Taxation Act. This process requires "if the land is located within a city, the application shall be acted upon by a joint county-city legislative authority consisting of three members of each legislative authority, i.e., the county and city". This is the first such application in the City of Federal Way. King County receives dozens of these each year. Their usual process is such that if the three city legislative representatives approve the application, then the designated county legislative representatives on their UNR Committee will normally follow the city's recommendation. MOTION BY MAYOR GINTZ TO APPOINT THE THREE CITY COUNCIL LAND USE/ TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS, WATKINS, BURBIDGE & GATES, TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS UNDER THE OPEN SPACE TAXATION ACT AND FORWARD THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO KING COUNTY, BYPASSING THIS LOCAL BODY; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion passed as follows: Burbidge Gates Kochmar Watkins yes yes yes yes Dovey Gintz Park yes yes yes FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 6 of 7 VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Nyberg reported that all citizens who made inquiries at the last regular meeting have had their concerns satisfactorily addressed by staff. He reminded Councilmembers of the need for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining, property acquisition (action anticipated) and pending litigation; he anticipates a 35-minute session. VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council member Gates reported on RTA current issues; she has placed complete information in Council boxes for review. During the SCA board meeting tomorrow evening there will be discussion of the regional governance and finance report. She will attend a stakeholder's meeting for solid waste on April 7. There have been major endangered species updates; recently there was a questionnaire circulated to cities asking the status of any current projects, including stream restoration and water conservation quality. King County Executive Sims will be issuing a report in April on waste water and surface water assessments. She reported the Finance Committee will next meet on March 31, at 5:15 p.m. Council member Kochmar said she recently chaired a conference on risk management; one of the speakers was the head of FEMA Region X. They discussed nation-wide monies available for mitigation before disasters hit an area, with seven cities participating---one being Seattle. They are looking for other municipalities, so indicated our city may be interested. When she is contacted by FEMA, she will pass the information to Pubic Works Director Cary Roe. Management Services Director Wang also attended the conference. She expressed appreciation to staff for the recent volunteer recognition event. Deputy Mayor Park reported on the outstanding community showing at the recent Federal Way Boys & Girls Club fundraising breakfast. He also reported on his recent meetings with Ms. Coates on Korean community issues, and said her work in the community is extremely important to the city's future. Councilmember Dovey reported the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety will be held March 23, at 12:00 noon. He attended the recent EDC meeting---they are currently in the process of assessing needs for available land for development of industrial businesses. Councilmember Watkins said he will be attending the ACC meeting tomorrow night. The next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is scheduled for April 6, at 5:30 p.m.; the agenda will include the draft sensitive areas ordinance. The FAA is now asking for clarification to consider the testing pattern resolution recently adopted by the cities of Federal Way and Tacoma; Congressman Smith has scheduled a meeting on April 16, which he will be attending. He thanked City Attorney Lindell for her outstanding assistance to AWe during the recent legislative session, with respect to city right-of-ways and utilities. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 17,1998 - Page 7 of 7 Councilmember Burbidge attended the recent SCA meeting; discussion included the county's housing programs. She is currently attending regional water quality meetings where discussion focuses on the endangered species act; this will be extremely helpful during the drafting of our city's sensitive areas ordinance. During this morning's SCATBd meeting they reviewed transportation issues and programs. She further expressed her appreciation for the wonderful work of the fundraising committee for the Knutzen Family Theatre. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Collective Bar~ainini/Pursuant to RCW 42 30 l40(4)(a) Pr¡¡perty Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42 30 llO(l)(Þ) Pendine- Litie-ation/Pllrsuant to RCW 42 30 110(J)(j) (added item) c. Mayor Gintz recessed the regular meeting for a 35-minute executive session at 8:50 p.m. At 9:25, Mr. Keightley announced a continuance until 9:40 p.m. At 9:45 p.m., Mr. Keightley reported an extension of the session for approximately ten minutes. Mayor Gintz adjourned the executive session at 9:55 p.m., and reconvened the regular meeting. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO CLOSE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY REQUIRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SW 340TH REGIONAL STORM WATER DETENTION FACILITY PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A PROPOSED AGREEMENT, IN FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY AND THOMAS R. FALLIS, AS OWNER, COVERING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SW 340TH STREET AND HOYT ROAD, FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, FOR MUTUAL CONSIDERATION; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. Motion passed 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 the Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of9:55 p.m. ~L I::l ßtïk, MfY( tfJ¡. N. Christine Green, CMC . () City Clerk