Council MINS 05-18-1999 Regular
ORIGINAL
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 18, 1999
AWENDED
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order in the Council
Chambers, City Hall, at 7:04 PM.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Watkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
SPIRIT Award/Month of May
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg presented Senior Planner Lori Michaelson with the SPIRIT Award
for May. Ms. Michaelson thanked the City Manager and staff who work with her.
b.
Parks/Recreation Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Dovey introduced the newly appointed Parks/Recreation Commissioners and
presented them with their certificates. The new regular commission members are Karl Grosch,
Barbara Reid, Jerry Bollen, and alternates Mike Lane, Dave Armstrong, and C.T. Purdom.
c.
Economic Development D:pdate
Economic Development Executive Debra Coates relayed the latest developments in the City's
revitalization plan: The Home Express building has been leased; SeaTac Mall planning upgrades;
positive feedback at the May 12, 1999 meeting regarding the Sound Transit Design Charette; the
marketing brochure should be available by the end of June; and $7 million in revenue will be
generated from bookings of tournaments at Celebration Park.
d.
Emerging Issues
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg stated there was no report this evening.
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Barbara Reid, commented on the Capital Facilities Plan, asked Council not to take a patchwork
approach to the development of a community center; asked Council to consider merging the
community center, civic center, performance hall and public safety building into one facility adjacent
to Celebration Park.
Margaret Nelson - recognized Girl Scout Troop for their efforts in clearing the BPA Trail of scotch
broom and debris, noted she saw graffiti on the W. Campus jogging trail and stated she is
disappointed the City has no program for clean-up in the budget.
Dave Larson - asked Council to recognize service organizations that serve the Federal Way
community. Mr. Larson asked for a proclamation or resolution to recognize the silent back-bone of
the community. Councilmember Dovey stated he would bring the request before the
Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety Committee and bring a recommendation back before
the Council.
H. David Kaplan - thanked all of the volunteers and contributors who helped make Celebration Park
a reality, and noted the park dedication ceremony will be held on May 22, 1999 at 11:00 AM. Mr.
Kaplan extended his special thanks to Parks Department employees Jennifer Schroder, Dave
Wilbrecht, and Jon Jainga.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes/May 5. 1999 Regular Meetin!!-ADoroved
Miscellaneous Traffic Channelization Modification/Final Project Acceptance-
Approved
US West Wireless Right-of-Way Use Agreement-ADproved
Resolution/Set Public Hearing Date for Proposed 2000-2005 TranSJlOrtation
Improvement Program <TIP) & Arterial Street Improvement Plan (ASIP) -
Approved. Resolution # 99-297
1999 CDBG Project Revision-ADproved
Renewal of CDBG Fundin!! Strate!!ies-ADoroved
2000 CDBG Pass-Throu~h Ac~tance-ADproved
So 336th St at SR 99/Street Widening Project/Authorization to Award Bid-
Aooroved
Crown Point Storm & Sanitary Sewer Repair/Final Project Acceutance-Approved
Amendments to the Countywide Plannin~ Policies-Approved
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
DEPUTY MAYOR PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND.
Councilmember Watkins pulled Consent Item (c)-US West Wireless Right-of-Way Use Agreement
for clarification.
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COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM C. COUNCILMEMBER
GATES SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey recused himself as he is in the wireless business. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
recused
yes
yes
Council member Kochmar pulled Consent Item (f)-Renewal of CDBG Funding Strategies, stating she
objects to the set-aside portion dealing with economic development.
MAYOR GINTZ MOVED APPROVAL OF ITEM f AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER
WATKINS SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE THE
PORTION THAT WOULD SET-ASIDE 15% OF THE CDBG FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND.
CouncilmemberDovey stated the Council voted late last year to approve a portion of the CDBG funds
for economic development and infrastructure, and stated it is within the criteria of CDBG funding to
do so.
Councilmember Gates stated the CDBG funds are federal funds and not human services funds; she
also stated that infrastructure and economic development improvements help improve the economy
for everyone and bring business and jobs to low and median income citizens.
Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote on the amendment to the motion. The amendment to the motion
failed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
no
no
Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote on the main motion. The main motion passed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
nO
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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VI.
PUBLIC HEARING
Tkachuk Abatement/ReDort of Exœnse
Staff Report
Citizen Comment
Council Deliberation/Decision
Mayor Gintz read the procedures to be followed at tonight's Public Hearing. Mayor Gintz opened
the Public Hearing at 8:07 PM.
Code Compliance Officer Martin Nordby gave a brief staff report regarding the process followed
for the abatement of the Tkachuk property and stated the City is asking Council to assess the costs
of the abatement of the property and taxes only, and not for staff time and follow-up. Mr. Nordby
stated the cost to demolish and haul off the property is $10,201.45.
Mr. Tkachuk property owner stated through an interpreter that he did not understand the process
and wanted to put a manufactured home on the site. Mr. Tkachuk stated $10,000 was too much
money to haul off the debris and the contractor he contacted said he could do it for $1,500 -2,000.
Mr. Nordby stated the City met with Mr. Tkachuk six times, each time with an interpreter, and
stated Mr. Tkachuk did not have building permits approved and was ordered to stop work on two
occasions.
Bill Sorenson, stated he is a neighbor of the Tkachuk property and Mr. Tkachuk has no regard for
our laws or other people's property. Mr. Sorenson stated he had seen Mr. Tkachuk remove the
stop work orders posted at the property.
Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 8:35 PM.
DEPUTY MAYOR PARK MOVED TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO
ASSESS FULL COSTS AND PLACE A LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND.
Deputy Mayor Park stated he understands being from a foreign country but stated one has to
comply with our laws.
Councilmember Dovey expressed concern regarding the financial hardship the assessment would
place on the Tkachuk family and asked for clarification on how the assessment would be applied.
Councilmember Gates stated she understands that $10,000 is a financial hardship but it is not the
City's job to figure out how he will pay; it is the City's job to protect its citizens and recoup the
costs involved in having to abate the property.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO TABLE THE DECISION TO THE JUNE 1,
1999 COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO REVIEW PAYMENT OPTIONS FURmER.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote. The
motion passed 6-1 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
VII. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
1999 A!¡phalt Overl¡¡y Bid Award
yes
yes
no
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 1999 ASPHALT
OVERLAY BID AWARD. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. The motion carried as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
b.
ResolutionlProposed Method for Early Redemption of Bond from Utility Tax
Approved Resolution # 99-298.
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED FOR EARLY REDEMPTION OF BONDS. COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE
SECOND.
H David K&plan, stated he endorses the resolution as it saves the taxpayers money.
Councilmember Dovey stated the resolution allows the City to payoff bonds early and will save
the City $832,000.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO RETAIN THE
1.45 MILLION IN THE BOND RETIREMENT FUND AND REDUCE THE UTILITY TAX. *
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS SECOND. Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote. The
amendment failed 5-2 as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
no
no
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Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote on the main motion. The main motion passed 5-2 as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #223/Consent to Sale/Federal Way Disposal to Washin!!ton Waste
Haulin~ & Recyclin~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
CONSENTING TO THE SALE OF FEDERAL WAYDISPOSALCO.,INC. AND AMENDING THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FRANCHISE FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION,
AND SETTING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
SERVICE (AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 94-221, 95-236, AND 98-321.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE THE INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE TO SECOND/ENACTMENT READING TO THE JUNE 1, 1999 COUNCIL
MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER KOCBMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg reported the next meeting of the Lakehaven Liaison Committee is
scheduled for May 19, 1999 at 7:30 AM; The Mercer Group has been selected as the Executive
Search consulting firm and Jim Mercer will be interviewing Councilmembers individually; Deputy
City Manager Philip Keightley has requested sick leave between June 1 and July 14,1999 and the
request has been granted; Council will conduct an executive session regarding Collective
Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a), anticipated to last fifteen minutes with nO action
expected.
X.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND EXTEND
THE MEETING PAST 10:00 PM. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion
carried as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Dovey stated the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services
Committee is scheduled for May 24, 1999 at 5:30 PM., and the Celebration Park Dedication will
be held on May 22, 1999 at 11:00 AM.
Councilmember Watkins stated the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is
scheduled for June 7, 1999 at 5:30 PM.
Councilmember Burbidge stated she attended the Sound Transit Design Charette meeting and was
pleased with the positive feedback.
Council member Gates stated the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development/Regional
Affairs Committee is scheduled for May 25, 1999; thanked all who attended and were involved in
the Sound Transit Design Charette meeting; and reported that the Tacoma Art Museum has
declared May 20, 1999 as Federal Way Day.
Councilmember Kochmar reported on the positive feed-back at the Sound Transit Design Charette
Meeting and thanked staff involved in the banquet for the Tonghae delegation.
Deputy Mayor Park reported a Letter of Intent had been signed by both the City of Federal Way
and the City of Tonghae Korea to become sister cities. Delegates from Tonghae were in town on
from May 10 - 14, visiting the city; the City Manager Search Committee has selected The Mercer
Group as consultant for the executive search.
Mayor Gintz thanked Deputy Mayor Park for translating during the Tonghae visit; stated there
will be a candlelight vigil against school violence on May 19, 1999 at Memorial Stadium; and
stated on May 24, 1999 elected officials throughout the community are invited to a Character
Cities Initiative Meeting at City Hall from noon to 2:00 PM.
Council adjourned to executive session at 10:01 PM.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective BargaininglPursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a)
At 10:21 PM, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced another 15 minutes were
necessary .
Council reconvened to regular session at 10:30 PM.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the
regular session at 10:30 PM.
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