Council MINS 05-04-1999 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 4, 1999
Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05 PM.
TI.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Park led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ill.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Certificate of Recol!nitionlWashin~ton State Petite Teen International
Mayor Gintz presented Brittani Stanton with a Certificate of Recognition for her selection as the
Washington State Petite Teen International Representative in Houston, Texas, July 13-18, 1999.
b.
Proclamation/Police Memorial Week
Councilmember Dovey presented Robert Schubert of the Public Safety Department with a
proclamation commemorating the week of May 9-15, 1999 as "Peace Officers Memorial Week".
c.
Proclamation/National Elder Law Month
Councilmember Dovey presented Preston Johnson with a proclamation commemorating the month of
Mayas "National Elder Law Month".
d.
Parks & Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Dovey introduced Dini Duclos and Marion Bartholomew to Council and presented
them with certificates extending their terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
ORIGINAL
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e.
Plannin!! Commission Introduction/Certificates
Councilmember Watkins announced Ed Soule appointment on the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Watkins stated Mr. Soule was unable to attend the Council meeting and asked the
City Clerk to forward his certificate.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Alison Corrie:an Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council for their participation
in the Advancing Leadership Program.
Ernie Landino, thanked Ken Nyberg for his excellent work as City Manager, and suggested Council
defer the appointment of a replacement for Mr. Nyberg until next year after the newly elected City
Council is in place.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/April 20. 1999 Ree:ular Meeting - ADDroved
Voucher/M~ 5 1999 - Auuroved
Monthly Financial R~port/March 1999 - ADDroved
Council Bill # 220/Fire Code Amendment/Enactment Ordinance -ADDroved
Ordinance # 99-340
Council Bill #221/NuisancelNoise Code Amendment & Vehicle Storage Code
Amendment/Enactment Ordinance - ADDroved Ordinance # 99-341
Council Bill #222/New Civil Violations Chapter/Enactment Ordinance - Ap,proved
Ordinance # 99-342
e.
f.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. DEPUTY MAYOR PARK SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
VI.
a.
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Parks & Recreation Commission Aooointments
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPOINT BARBARA REID, KARL
GROSCH, AND JERRY BOLLEN TO THREE YEAR TERMS ON THE PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSION, APPOINT MIKE LANE AS FIRST ALTERNATE, DAVE
ARMSTRONG AS SECOND ALTERNATE AND C.T. PURDOM AS THIRD ALTERNATE.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR 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
Indoor Billboard Appeal/Council Findin~s/Resolution - Aooroved Resolution # 99-
ill
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION DENYING INDOOR BILLBOARD'S
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried
as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Lakehaven Utili~ District Comorehensive Water System Plan/Resolution -
ADDrQved Resolution 99-296
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
EXTENDING THE TIME IN WHICH THE CITY MAY APPROVE OR REJECT THE
LAKEHAVEN UTILITY DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Public Works Director Cary Roe stated the reason needed for the 35-day extension is to allow staff
to review the capital facilities charge element of the plan.
Councilmember Kochmar announced she would recuse herself from the vote as she works for
Lakehaven Utility District.
The motion passed 6-1 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
recused
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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d.
Pu~et Sound Air Pollution Control Pro.POsed Assessment
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL TO DRAFT A LETTER TO PUGET
SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY QUESTIONING THE PROPOSED 38.7%
ASSESSMENT INCREASE. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried
as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIT.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg thanked Alison Corrigan for her remarks regarding Council
participation in the Advancing Leadership Program and added his praise for Deputy City Manager
Philip Keightley and Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson for their work with Advancing
Leadership. Mr. Nyberg reported on upcoming Suburban Cities Association and Association of
Washington Cities meetings/conferences; increase in gambling tax revenue; updated Council on
dispatch services stating the fmancial analysis should be done by the end of June; and stated the
Council would conduct an Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(i) - Potential Litigation,
expected to last approximately ten minutes with no action anticipated.
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey stated the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Public Safety/Human Services
Committee is scheduled for May 10, 1999 at 5:30 PM. Councilmember Dovey also reported on the
successful little league event at Celebration Park.
Councilmember Watkins reported the next meeting of the Land Use Transportation Committee is
scheduled for May 17, 1999 at 5:30 PM.
Councilmember Burbidge thanked Alison Corrigan for her remarks regarding the Advancing
Leadership Program and added her thanks to citizens H. David Kaplan, Ted Enticknap, and Barbara
Reid. Councilmember Burbidge also stated she would be attending an upcoming Executive Advisory
Committee of Sound Transit.
Councilmember Gates stated the next meeting of the FinancelEconomic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee is scheduled for May 25, 1999 at noon and updated Council on various regional issues.
Councilmember Kochmar stated she would be attending the Safe School Forum scheduled for the next
two Thursdays.
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Deputy Mayor Park stated the Executive Search Committee met on April 26, 1999 and reviewed nine
firms responding to the RFQ for the City Manager Search, and stated the Committee narrowed the
field to three firms who will be interviewed on May 6, 1999. Deputy Mayor Park also stated a
delegation from the City of Tonghae will visit City Hall on May 10, 1999 and there will be a dinner
banquet at Dumas Bay at 7 PM that evening to welcome them.
Mayor Gintz stated the Association of Washington Cities will host a "Large City Meeting" in June
and asked that an elected official from Federal Way be present.
Councilmember Gates stated she would also like to see an elected representative from the City attend
but did not know at this time if she would be able to.
Mayor Gintz also stated he would be attending a Safe Schools Forum next Thursday, May 13, 1999.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:57 PM
Potential Liti!!ationiPursuant to RCW 42 30.110(l)(i) - No Action
At 8:15 PM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announce another 5 minutes necessary.
At 8:21 PM Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announce another 5 minutes necessary.
Council reconvened the Regular Session at 8:25 PM to allow City Manager Ken Nyberg to address
EMS service levy options. Mr. Nyberg stated Council would receive information regarding the three
service options for continuing Emergency Management Services.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
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