Council MINS 08-03-1999 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
August 3, 1999 - 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
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MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #361 led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Economic DeveloDment UDdate
Economic Development Executive Debra Coates, provided an update on the city's sign incentive
program, landscape architecture and GIS information for the proposed international district. She
announced the next Oversight Committee will meet at city hall on August 11.
b.
Emer~in~ Issues
City Manager Nyberg presented Police Lieutenant Steve Kelly, on behalf of the Public Safety
Department SIU detectives, a pin and plaque representing exceptional performance of their duties
from January 1997 to December 1998; during that period of time five members of the drug
intelligence unit removed in excess of $2.3 million in narcotics from the streets of Federal Way.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Walt Olsen, attorney representing T & A Video urged Council to consider citizen comments with
regard to relocation of adult businesses.
Alison Corrigan, President and CEO of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, thanked
the Council for CDBG funding of the proposed downtown international district.
Tony Screws, representing the Washington State Youth Soccer Association, thanked Council and
the Human Services Committee for their support of CDBG funds to support the association.
ORIGINAL
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Ernie Londino, discussed the proposed adult entertainment ordinance, suburban growth
management, housing and traffic.
Michael Hellickson, spoke in opposition to allowing adult entertainment in the city, as he feels
Federal Way is for families, schools and churches.
Art Warner, on behalf of Federal Way Area Scouts, thanked the Council for their support of
Family Fest and the Scout-a-Raffia at Steel Lake again this year.
David Kronisch, spoke in favor of undergrounding all high tension power lines in the city.
Diane Gale~os, Assistant Director of Habitat for Humanity of South King County, spoke in
support of continual funding allocation for adequate housing and building of new homes within the
City of Federal Way.
Gary Benton, representing Auburn Youth Resources, thanked the Council for their continued
support of their organization.
Don Davisson, spoke in opposition to both proposed ordinances on adult entertainment code
amendments; he feels the city center zone isn't appropriate for adult entertainment, and doesn't
feel the zones in the second proposed ordinance are satisfactory; he feels the current sign code is
adequate.
Joel Marks, spoke in favor of clustering adult entertainment businesses in the southern most region
of Federal Way.
Barbara Reid, spoke in favor of Council reconsidering and tabling the proposed adult
entertainment ordinance at this time; she doesn't feel there are currently any problems with the
existing businesses.
v.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes/July 20. 1999 Re!!ular Meetin~
Voucher/August 3. 1999
Monthly Financial Rl:1JOrtiMonth of June 1999 .
Council Bill #219/Adult Entertainment. Activity. Retail or Use!
Enactment Ordinance - APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 99-347
2000 CDBG Fund Allocation
Hylebos Watershed Forum Formation
King County Pro,posed Lead on Salmon Recovety Funding
Kin~ County Office of Emer~ency Equipment Grant
1996 COPS More Grant
1998 COPS More Grant
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k.
1.
m.
n.
o.
1999 COPS Universal Hirinl! Pro~ram Grant
T .:¡k...l¡aven Utility District Comnrehensive Water System Plan/Resolution
Family Fest Memorandum of Understanding
SWM Annual Pro~rams Bid
SWM CIP Project/Garden Terrace
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES.
Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Item (d) - Council Bill #219/Adult Entertainment,
Activity, Retail or Use.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled Consent Item (e) - 2000 CDBG Fund Allocation.
Council member Watkins pulled Consent Item (k) - 1999 COPS Universal Hiring Program Grant.
The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (c), (f), (g), (h), (i), G), (1), (m), (n) and (0)
passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Consent Item (d) - Council Bill #219/Adult Entertainment Activity Retail or Use - Community
Development Services Director Stephen Clifton and City Attorney Londi Lindell presented
information on the two proposed ordinances.
Councilmember Burbidge thanked Mr. Clifton, Ms. Lindell and their staff for researching and
clarifying all factors involved in this issue.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE SET
FORTH IN ATIACHMENT #2 OF THE COUNCIL PACKET, WHICH SELECTS BC
(COMMUNITY BUSINESS) ZONING AND MAINTAINS 1,000' SEPARATION BETWEEN
ADULT USES AND OTHER SENSITIVE USES SUCH AS SCHOOLS, RESIDENTIAL
ZONES, PARKS AND CHURCHES, AND MAINTAINS 1,000' OF SEPARATION
BETWEEN ADULT BUSINESSES; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR. The
motion to approve Consent Agenda Item (d), ORDINANCE NO. 99-347, passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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. Consent Item (e) - 2000 CDBG Fund Allocation.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO APPROVE THE 2000 CDBG PROPOSED
USE OF FUNDS AS PRESENTED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; SECOND
BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES.
Councilmember Kochmar read a statement regarding funding for low and moderate income
citizens; she feels the monies used to fund the international district should come from the general
fund not CDBG dollars.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED AMENDMENT TO TAKE THE $74,526
EARMARKED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT, AND INSTEAD GRANT THOSE
MONIES TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITIES FOR KING COUNTY; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS.
Councilmembers Burbidge, Gates, Mayor Gintz and Deputy Mayor Park said they all feel the
current level of basic needs funding is adequate, so will oppose the proposed amendment.
Councilmember Kochmar's amendment to the main motion on CDBG funding failed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
no
no
Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote on the amendment to the main motion.
The main motion to approve Consent Agenda Item (e) passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Gintz called for a roll call vote on the main motion.
Consent Item (k) - 1999 COPS Universal Hirin~ Pro~ram Grant.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO ACCEPT THE 1999 COPS
UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM GRANT FOR $600,000 TO BE AWARDED TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND EIGHT NEW, ADDITIONAL FULL-
TIME OFFICERS OVER A THREE- YEAR PERIOD; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY.
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Councilmember Watkins asked staff for clarification on FTE funding and requested a written
report on the number of sworn officers with FTE status; Public Safety Director Ron Wood
explained the grant has already been applied for and approved for eight positions..,the issue now
is whether the Council will vote to accept the monies or any portion thereof.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE MOVED TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO READ,
"SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THREE OFFICERS FOR THE TWIN LAKES
AREA"; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES.
Councilmember Dovey spoke to the amendment expressing his concern the city might lose monies
for a federal grant if a limitation is placed on the number of officers being funded; he feels the
city should apply for all eight positions at this time, as we can always consider reducing the
number of officers at a later date.
Management Services Director Iwen Wang explained the Council can authorize acceptance of the
grant for eight positions at this time, however, the drawdown of the grant amount can be subject
to the Twin Lakes agreement or City Council agreement to add three positions.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE WITHDREW HER PREVIOUS AMENDMENT AND
MOVED FOR A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO MAKE THE APPROVAL OF THE
UNIVERSAL HIRING GRANT FOR $600,000 TO FUND THE EIGHT ADDmONAL
NEW OFFICERS OVER A THREE- YEAR PERIOD, WITH THE DRA WDOWN SUBJECT
TO THE TWIN LAKES NEGOTIATIONS; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES.
The substitute amendment to the main motion failed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
yes
no
The main motion to approve Consent Agenda Item (k) passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Community of Character
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO ACCEPT THE STEERING
COMMITTEE'S LETTER ASKING COUNCIL FOR POSTPONEMENT AT THIS TIME;
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SECOND BY MAYOR GINTZ. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Joel Marks, on behalf of the steering committee, he read the committee's request letter.
VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #227/Si~n Code Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHJNGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE,
RELATING TO SIGNS.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO MOVE TO SECOND READING AND
TO BE PLACED ON THE SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 MEETING AGENDA; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GATFS. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey reported the next regular meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human
Services/Public Safety Committee has been canceled due to lack of agenda items.
Councilmember Watkins announced the next regular meeting of the Land Use/Transportation
Committee will be held on August 5, 1999, at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Burbidge said she is looking forward to attending the next South County Area
Transportation Board meeting and also the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting.
Councilmember Gates reported the next regular meeting of the Finance/Economic Development!
Regional Affairs Committee is scheduled for September 2, 1999, at 5:30 p.m.; in addition, she
will be chairing the Sound Transit Finance Committee meeting on Thursday. She will be
attending the celebration of the renovation of Laurelwood Gardens next week. Commencing
August 20, she will be attending (at her own expense) the Women's Trade and Study Mission in
Central Europe, organized by the Washington State Department of Community Trade and
Development.
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Councilmember Kochmar reminded everyone of the upcoming Fusion event at Dumas Bay, and
the Centerstage presentation of Steel M!\~nolias opening Tuesday at the Knutzen Family Theatre;
she also mentioned the blueberry farm is now open.
Councilmember Burbidge added that Steel Mal:nolias will be presented for three weeks.
Deputy Mayor Park reported he attended the three day National Invitational Tournament event
held on July 23-25, with approximately 2,000 people in attendance. He also reported the City
Manager Search Committee will meet Thursday at 3:00 p.m., to select three to five finalists and to
discuss the finalist process.
Councilmember Dovey added the Federal Way Youth Soccer Association will host a boys and
girls soccer tournament at Celebration Park the next two weekends, with an expected attendance of
3,000-4,000.
Mayor Gintz reminded everyone of the cancellation of the August 17 regular Council meeting; he
also announced he will be out of town for the next regular meeting and asked Deputy Mayor Park
to convene over the meeting on September 7. He further wished all of the City Council
candidates good luck in the upcoming elections.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg reminded everyone of the upcoming Family Fest celebration
scheduled for August 27 and 28; officials from our Sister City of Hachinohe will be present during
the festival. He reported that he has invited City Council candidates to meet with him on August
10, at the hour of 5:30 p.m., to review the city's sign code, especially political sign requirements.
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
a.
b.
c.
Collective Bar!!ainin!!/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) - PULLED
Pendinl: Liti~ation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(i) - PULLED
Real Estate/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(c) - ACTION TAKEN AT EARLIER
SPECIAL SESSION
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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adjourned the regular meeting at 8:45 p.m. /Vi~
N. hristine Green, CMC
City Clerk