Council MINS 10-05-1999 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
October 5, 1999
Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM
MINUTES
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I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:03 PM
and noted Councilmember Watkins was excused.
Council Present: Mayor Gintz, Deputy Mayor Park, Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey,
Gates, and Kochmar.
Staff Present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Londi Lindell, Deputy City
Attorney Bob Sterbank, Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson, City Clerk Chris
Green and Deputy City Clerk Laura Ulanowski.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Gates led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENTATION
a.
SPIRIT A ward/Month of October
City Manager David Moseley granted the October SPIRIT Award to Cuong Ong of the
Management Services Department. Mr. Ong was unavailable to accept the award. Mr.
Moseley also introduced new staff to the Council.
b.
Proclamation/Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Councilmember Dovey read the proclamation proclaiming October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and presented the proclamation to Martine, a member of DAWN, the
Domestic Abuse Women's Network.
c.
Public Safety DeDartment Award/Community Grant Appreciation
Chief Ron Wood presented the Community Grant Appreciation Award to Target Stores for
their work in community safety programs. Accepting the award for Target was Beth Adams,
Asset Protection Team Lead.
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d.
Oath of Office/City Manager David H. Moseley
City Clerk Christine Green swore in Mr. David Moseley as the new City Manager for the City
of Federal Way.
Council recessed for a short public reception to welcome Mr. Moseley at 7:20 PM.
Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting at 7:30 PM.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Prakash Melott, Diversity Commissioner, spoke on behalf of the Diversity Commission and
thanked Council for their support and assistance on commission projects. Mr. Melott stated the
commission wished to increase their visibility in the community.
Michael Hellickson, asked that the level of compensation paid to Mr. Parke on the property
condemnation be fair, and asked about 1-695 and the cityDs plans if the initiative passes.
Mayor Gintz responded Mr. Parke will be paid fair market value for his property; and Council
will meet to discuss the impacts of 1-695 to the city.
Bob McKenzie, welcomed David Moseley as the new City Manager, and expressed support for
the Twin Lakes Community Policing Program.
David Myers, deferred to Mr. McKenzieDs comments in support of community policing in the
Twin Lakes area.
Bert Ross, Lakehaven Utility District, stated he is available to answer Council questions if
necessary regarding the Lakehaven Comprehensive Water Plan.
Mickey Gendler, representing Mr. Roy Parke, opposes the condemnation of his property and
stated he was never notified that this item was on the agenda this evening for Council
approval.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/SlWtember 21. 1998 Regular Meeting - Approved
Voucher/October 5. 1999 - Approved
Monthly Financial R~rt/Month of August 1999 - Approved
Council Bill #229/Parke Property Condemnation/SW 3561h St
Enactment Ordinance - Approved Ordinance # 99-350
US Bank D~sitory Resolution - ADDED ITEM - Approved Resolution # 99-
304
e.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE CONSENT
AGENDA TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING US BANK AS THE CITY'S
PRIMARY DEPOSITORY BANK AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY MANAGER AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR AS THE AUTHORIZED SIGNERS ON THE
ACCOUNT. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR PARK TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Mayor Gintz pulled Consent Item (d) - Parke Property Condemnation Ordinance.
The motion to approve consent items (a), (b), (c) and (e) carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Consent Item (d) - Mayor Gintz and City Attorney Londi Lindell stated passing this ordinance
does not condemn Mr. Parke's property; it simply states the City's position to proceed with the
condemnation process.
MOTION BY MAYOR GINTZ TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM D- PARKE PROPERTY
CONDEMNATION. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
yes
yes
yes
a.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO APPOINT THOMAS INMAN AND DAVID
DE GROOT AS REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE COMMITTEE, AND ALISON
CORRIGAN AS ALTERNATE. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND.
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The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
Lakehaven Water/Sewer District Comprehensive Water Plan
Councilmember Kochmar recused herself from this issue as she is employed by the Lakehaven
Utility District.
Public Works Director Cary Roe presented background on this issue stating the City extended
the time to approve the plan several times to allow for thorough review. Mr. Roe detailed
several areas of concern for the Council, and stated the City recommends approval of the
comprehensive plan as long as the concerns are noted.
MOTION BY MAYOR GINTZ TO ADOPT THE LAKEHA VEN W ATERISEWER
DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN AS PRESENTED WITH CITY'S
CONCERNS NOTED. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
MOTION TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO HAVE THE CITY'S CONCERNS
NOTED IN THE MOTION AND TO HA VB THOSE CONCERNS ADDRESSED BY
DECEMBER 2000.
The amendment to the motion failed 3-2 as follows:
Burbidge yes Dovey no
Gates yes Gintz no
Kochmar recused Park no
Watkins excused
The main motion carried 5-0 as follows:
Burbidge yes Dovey yes
Gates yes Gintz yes
Kachmar recused Park yes
Watkins excused
VII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey stated the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public
Safety Committee is scheduled for October 11, 1999 at 5:30 PM. On the agenda is the Skate
Park issue.
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Councilmember Burbidge reported she testified at a hearing of the Local Government
Committee on September 30, 1999 regarding buildable lands. Councilmember Burbidge stated
the housing densities in Federal Way are higher than the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Bethell,
and Auburn, among others.
Council member Gates stated the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee is scheduled for October 26, 1999 at 5:30 PM. Councilmember Gates also
attended a Suburban Cities Meeting on October 13, 1999 and gave out the Sound Transit web
address for bus scheduling questions.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked staff for the open house at Sea Tac Mallon downtown
revitalization.
Deputy Mayor Park reported a delegation from Hachinohe visited City Hall on October 1,
1999 and they were thankful to the City of Federal Way for all of their support. Deputy
Mayor Park also stated the Sister City Association hosted a dinner for the delegation at the
Comfort Inn to celebrate the friendship between the two cities.
Mayor Gintz stated he is pleased that the Skate Park issue is on the Parks/Recreation
Committee meeting for discussion.
VIII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley thanked Council for their confidence in him to work for the City
of Federal Way. Mr. Moseley stated Celebration Park had a very successful summer and
Sacajawea Sports Field received a ranking of #1 for a funding application submitted for grant
monies to revitalize the field.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was canceled.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Federal Way Ci C°JÍÌlcil, Mayor Gintz adjourned
the regular meeting at 8:53 PM. . 1/ ,f d.. 0
, {WIlt cl{~k
La Ulanowski, Deputy City Clerk