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Council MINS 03-02-1999 Regular ORlG1NA' FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall March 2,1999 - 7:00 PM MINUTES ***** I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at 7:05 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers Gates, Kochmar and Watkins. Councilmember Burbidge arrived at 7:21 PM. Councilmember Dovey 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, Deputy City Clerk Laura Ulanowski. TI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Deputy Mayor Park led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. PRESENTATION Emerging Issues Traffic Engineer Rick Perez gave Council a brief presentation addressing citizen concerns regarding pedestrian safety at 23'" Ave S and 3l21h Street. Councilmember Kochmar stated she would like to see a pedestrian activated cross light at the intersection. Councilmember Gates would like to see a sidewalk installed on the north side of 3l41h. Councilmember Watkins asked if traffic mitigation is part of the planning process with new developments. Mr. Perez responded the City is increasingly aggressive in planning for traffic safety. Mayor Gintz stated the entire area may need to be readdressed and asked for patience from citizens as the city studies alternatives. City Council Regular Meeting March 2, 1999 - Page 2 Mr. Perez stated he will bring forward recommendations after the various studies have been completed. Mayor Gintz stated the Council attended a retreat on February 27, 1999 to discuss the process Council will initiate in hiring a new City Manager after Mr. Nyberg retires. Council formed a sub-committee comprising of Deputy Mayor Park and Councilmembers Gates and Watkins. The sub-committee's first meeting will be Friday, March 5, and will focus on search firms. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Hope Elder, thanked Council and staff for the Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Bettie Wiles, submitted a petition of over 1,000 signatures asking for pedestrian safety improvements on 23'" Ave. Pat Peloza, stated it is not safe to cross at the cross-walks across 23'" Ave. Rowena Mitchell, stated she is heartened to hear Council say they want safety improvements at the intersection of 23'" Ave and 312'", but is apprehensive since 312th is being widened. Ms. Mitchell asked for the crossing time at the light be extended from 40 seconds to allow seniors and others to cross safely. Richard Newell, asked for traffic enforcement on vehicles that do not yield to pedestrians. Jean Troxel, expressed concerns regarding the lack of cross-walks and sidewalks in the area of23'" Ave and 312"', and asked for remedies. Doris Kinney. expressed concerns for pedestrian safety in the area of 23rd Ave. Myles Swails, stated there is a serious problem with pedestrian safety and the problem is poor planning. Mayor Gintz stated the Council will revisit the issue in the near future after studies have been completed. V. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. d. e. f. Minutes/February 16. 1999 Re~ular Meeting Voucher/March 2. 1999 Monthly Financial Report/Month of January 1998 Year-End Financial Report Resolution/Official News'pa,per Designation - ADoroved Resolution #99-289 Council Bill #2l5/So 344th Way Street Vacation Approval/Enactment Ordinance- Aooroved Ordinance # 99-336 City Council Regular Meeting March 2, 1999 - Page 3 j. k. l. m. g. Council Bill #216/ Annual Comprehensive Plan Update Process Ado.ptioniEnactment Ordinance - A/J/Jroved Ordinance #99-337 Street Equipment Bid A~tance & Financin!! Options Ai¡¡>ort Communities Coalition (ACC) Interlocal Police School Security Contract COPS MORE 1998 Grant Award Acceptance Youth Facilities Grant Letter of Intent Skate Park/80% Desi!!n Approval h. i. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR PARK TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. COUNCILMEMBER GATES SECOND. Councilmember Watkins pulled consent item k. Motion to approve consent items a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, 1, and m carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Gintz Kochmar Park Watkins yes yes yes yes yes yes Consent item k: Council member Watkins questioned the budget process. Public Safety Director Ran Woods clarified, stating the 2 positions are new positions funded by the 1999-2000 General Fund. Mr. Woods explained the COPS MORE Grants are grants allowing for civilians to perform routine duties of police that normally take police off the streets. Chief Woods explained the City was awarded the grant in the amount of $92,389.00 and the City's match is $30,796.00. Chief Woods stated the City has not received the grant money as of yet, but it has been awarded. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM k. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows: VI. a. Burbidge Gates Gintz Kochmar Park Watkins yes yes yes yes yes yes INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES Council Bill #217/Carry-Forward Budget Adjustment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 1999-2000 BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 98-325). City Council Regular Meeting March 2, 1999 - Page 4 MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATES TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #217 TO A SECOND READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON THE MARCH 16, 1999 COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Gintz yes yes yes Kochmar Park Watkins yes yes yes Staff Presentation/King Coun\y Contract ProJlOsal for District Court Services City Attorney Londi Lindell gave a presentation regarding the formation of a municipal court, stating the City's contract with King County expires December 31, 1999; the proposed interlocal would increase costs by 27%, with no increase in services, in addition to the cost of capital improvements. Assistant to the City Manager Derek Matheson gave a comparison between district court costs and proposed municipal court costs. b. Council Bill #218/0rdinance Authorizing the Formation of a Municipal Court AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CREATING A MUNICIPAL COURT TO COMMENCE OPERATION ON JANUARY 1, 2000, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE X. MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR TO MOVE COUNCIL BILL #218 TO A SECOND READING/ENACTMENT ORDINANCE ON THE MARCH 16, 1999 COUNCIL AGENDA. DEPUTY MAYOR PARK SECOND. Councilmember Kochmar stated the benefits of forming a municipal court outweigh the disadvantages. Mayor Gintz asked about the proposed 11.55 FTE's. Mr. Matheson responded the proposal includes 1 Court Administrator, 9 Court Clerks, .08 Municipal Judge, and .75 Court Commissioner. The motion to move Council Bill #218 to second reading/enactment carried as follows: Burbidge Gates Gintz yes yes yes Kochmar Park Watkins yes yes yes City Council Regular Meeting March 2, 1999 - Page 5 VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Kenneth Nyberg announced the Diversity Commission will conduct a retreat on March 18, 1999 and invited Council; the 1999 Business Expo will be held on March 12, 1999 from 1-9 PM at SeaTac Mall; and the AWC Conference is scheduled for June 22 - 25th in Wenatchee. Mr. Nyberg stated the Capital Strategic Plan is in process and being finalized by staff. Mr. Nyberg will meet with Council one on one to discuss the plan prior to going to Committee. Council will conduct an Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.l40(4)(a), and Property Acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30. 1 1O(1)(b) anticipated to last approximately 20 minutes with no action expected. VITI. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Watkins stated the next Land Use/Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for March 15, 1999 and will center on adult entertainment zoning. Councilmember Burbidge the Executive Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on March 3, 1999, and the Central Puget Sound Water Suppliers will also meet March 3, 1999. Councilmember Gates stated the Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee will meet on March 23, 1999 at noon, and updated Council on various regional åffairs. Councilmember Gates stated the Light Rail decision has been reached and she has drawings of MLK Boulevard as it appears now and as it may appear with light rail that she will make available to Council. Councilmember Kochmar report for Councilmember Dovey that the next meeting of the Park/Recreation/Human Services and Public Safety Committee will be March 8, 1999 at 5: 30 PM. Councilmember Kochmar also stated a report on the Airport Cities Coalition will be forthcoming and she and Deputy Mayor Park attended the Puget Sound Region 20/20 meeting. Deputy Mayor Park reported he will attend a meeting of the Private Industry Council on March 10, 1999 and the first meeting of the Executive Search Sub-Committee will be March 5, 1999. Mayor Gintz stated he will attend a Mayor's conference in Indianapolis in April. Mayor Gintz adjourned the regular meeting to executive session at 8:56 PM. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. b. Collective Bargainin~/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a) ProJJerty Acquisition/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(b) Deputy City Manager Philip Keightley announced an additional 15 minutes were necessary at 9: 15 PM. City Council ReguJar Meeting March 2, 1999 - Page 6 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 9:35 PM.