Council MINS 09-21-1999 Regular
I.
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
September 21, 1999
MINUTES
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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 7:06 PM.
Council Present: Mayor Gintz, Deputy Mayor Park, Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Kochmar,
and Gates. Councilmember Watkins was excused.
Staff Present: City Manager Kenneth Nyberg, Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley, City Attorney
Londi Lindell, Deputy City Attorney Bob Sterbank, City Clerk Chris Green and Deputy City Clerk
Laura Ulanowski.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Dovey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Youth Commission Introductions/Certificates
Councilmember Dovey introduced and presented certificates to new Youth Commission
members Saeropda Kim, Joseph Soong, Sue Park, David Pearson, Loni Johnson,
Michelle Vander Pol, Jevyn Knight, Philip Lee, Shioun Kim as regular members and
Alison Bennett, Amy Williams and Sarah Strong as alternates. .
b.
Economic Develooment Update
Economic Development Coordinator Debra Coates updated Council on various issues
including design plans for the International District Gateway, the sign incentive
program status, and downtown entry signs.
c.
Emer!!Ín!! Issues
Federal Way Fire Department Administrator Jim Hamilton updated Council on the
Emergency Management Services funding situation. Mr. Hamilton stated a task force
has been implemented and a representative from Federal Way will be a member of the
task force which will look at future funding options for EMS services.
ORIGINAL
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IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Linda Hendrickson, Vice President of Federal Way School Board - thanked City Manager Kenneth
Nyberg and Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley for all they have done for the School District and
wished them both well in retirement.
Sharon Wheat - stated opposition to construction of Texaco gas station and car wash in the Twin
Lakes Shopping Center.
H. David K<lplan - thanked both Kenneth Nyberg and Philip Keightley for listening to citizens
concerns and always getting back with them in a timely manner.
Bob Meyers, President North Lake Improvement Club - presented a letter to Council regarding a
potential annexation area for their area and expressed concerns on growth.
Hope Elder, Family Fest Chair for the 2000 Parade - asked for parade route improvements.
Jim Burbidge - thanked City Manager Kenneth Nyberg for all he has done for the City of Federal
Way.
Jim Hamilton - Federal Way Fire Department - paid tribute to Kenneth Nyberg and Philip Keightley
for fostering good relationships with the Federal Way Fire Department and the community.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
Minutes/Se.ptember 7. 1999 Re~ular Meeting - Approved
Municipal Court Jud~e Confirmation - Approved
Council Bill #228/Weyerhaeuser Franchise A!!reement - Approved Ordinance No.
99-349
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. DEPUTY MAYOR PARK SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VI.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Le~islative A~enda
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE 2000 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
AND POSITION PAPER. COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO AMEND THE 2000 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
AND POsmON PAPER TO STATE THAT THE FIRST SENTENCE OF THE GENERAL
POLICY STATEMENT ON PAGE ONE BE REPLACED WITH THE FOLWWING: "THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY SUPPORTS STATE LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH
BROAD, COST-EFFECTIVE POLICIES FOR WCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE,
FINANCING, AND SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS; COMBINED WITH ADEQUATE
FLEXIBILITY FOR WCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADAPT THEIR STRUCTURES,
FINANCES, AND SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS TO UNIQUE WCAL CONDmONS."
COUNCILMEMBER GATES FURTHER MOVED THAT THE POLICE OFFICER PRIV ACY
STATEMENT ON PAGE EIGHT BE AMENDED TO CHANGE THE TERM "LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" TO "PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL", INSERT THE WORDS,
"UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE OFFICER" AFTER "ALWWING PRIVATE ENTITIES
SUCH AS CREDIT AGENCIES TO WITHHOLD OFFICER NAMES AND ADDRESSES."
THIS AMENDMENT WILL SERVE TO CLARIFY OUR CITY'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY
AND OFFER OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS A
LEVEL OF PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT THAT IS NECESSARY AND AFFORDED
IN MANY OTHER STATES. DEPUTY MAYOR PARK SECOND.
The amendment carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
The main motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Added Acenda Item: MAYOR GINTZ MOVED TO SEND THE SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS
BACK TO THE LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR CLARIFICATION.
Councilmember Kachmar second.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO ADD THE ITEM TO THE AGENDA. DEPUTY
MAYOR PARK SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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The motion to send the sign code amendments back to the Land Use/Transportation Committee carried
as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #229/Parke Pronertv Condemnation @ SW 356" St. & SW 6" St.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISmON OF CERTAIN PROPERTY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A REGIONAL STORM WATER
DETENTION FACILITY IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTHWEST 356111 STREET AND BETWEEN
4111 AVENUE SOUTHWEST AND 8111 AVENUE SOUTHWEST, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANCES AND RELATED WORK
NECESSARY TO MAKE A COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE CITY STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION,
APPROPRIATION, AND TAKING OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY THEREFOR; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION.
Surface Water Manager Jeff Pratt presented background and details of the property and stated the
City has commissioned an appraisal to pay the property owners fair market value for the property.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY TO MOVE ORDINANCE TO A SECOND
READING/ENACTMENT AT THE OCTOBER 5, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILMEMBER BURBIDGE SECOND. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
excused
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey reported the Parks/Recreation/Human ServiceslPublic Safety Committee will
meet on September 27, 1999 at noon.
Councilmember Burbidge attended a South County Transportation Board Meeting.
Councilmember Gates stated the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee
will meet on October 1, 1999 at 11:30 AM and updated Council on regional issues.
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Councilmember Kochmar thanked Councilmember Gates for her work on Sound Transit and stated
a report from the Airport Cities Coalition will be forthcoming.
Deputy Mayor Park thanked Kenneth Nyberg and Philip Keightley and asked them to enjoy their
retirement and take care of themselves and their families.
Mayor Gintz attended the Express Bus Service Kick-off on September 19, 1999 and stated the City
now has door to door service from Federal Way to Bellevue. Mayor Gintz encouraged citizens to
take public transportation.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kenneth Nyberg thanked the citizens, staff and Council for their support on behalf of
himself and Mr. Keightley, and stated he feels the new City Manager, David H. Moseley will serve
the City well. Mr. Nyberg also thanked Council for the appointment of the Municipal Judge, David
Tracy to the Municipal Court, stated Mr. Tracy will begin October 1, 1999, and introduced Mr.
Tracy to the audience.
Mr. Tracy thanked Council and staff for the opportunity to serve the City as Municipal Court Judge.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Gintz adjourned the
regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 8: 10 PM.