Council MIN 03-15-1994 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 1994
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Regularly scheduled City of Federal Way City Council meeting was called to order by
Mayor Mary Gates, at the hour of 7:01 p.m., on March 15, 1994, in City Council Chambers,
Federal Way City Hall, 33530 First Way South, Federal Way, Washington. Councilmembers
present: Deputy Mayor Phil Watkiq.s, Ray Tomlinson, Hope Elder, Ron Gintz, Skip Priest and
Bob Stead. Council members absent: None. Staff present: Kenneth E. Nyberg, City Manager;
Carolyn Lake, City Attorney and Maureen Swaney, City Clerk.
ll.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gintz led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENT A TION & PROCLAMATION
a.
"Police Officer of the Year" Presentation
Major Robert C. EvaÎls and Mayor Gates presented King County Master Police Officer, Lisa
Gehrke, as Precinct #5 Police Officer of the Year.
b.
"Federal Way Community Blood Drive Day" Proclamation
Mayor Gates read the proclamation and presented it to John Schneider who explained the
specifics of the program.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Dee McGinnis, 2717 SW 327th Avenue, Federal Way, presented a petition to the Council
relating to the homeless issue.
Bill Sanders, 35535 6th Place SW, Federal Way, explained the Birth to Three Development
Center.
Joann Piquette commented on the Visitation Retreat; she asked that the Arts Commission be
more involved in the long range planning process.
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James Rodriguez, 5110 SW 324th Place, Federal Way, requested City action on lifting an
easement in his neighborhood.
H. David Kaplan, 30240 27th Avenue South, Federal Way, urged approval of the Interlocal
agreement with the school district and urged action on the fee in lieu of issue with King County.
Toska Rodriguez, 2627 South 302nd Street, Federal Way, urged the Council to eye the
Visitation Retreat with visionary eyes.
Mayor Gates read a letter from the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club which thanked her for her
leadership in making the Annual Breakfast for Kids a success. Mayor Gates, in turn, thanked
Hope Elder, Ray Tomlinson, Ken Nyberg and City staff for their assistance and support.
Mayor Gates read a letter from SeaTac Council member Frank Hanson which applauded the
City's acquisition of the Visitation Retreat.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
Voucher/March 15, 1994
Minutes/March 1, 1994
Council Bill #87/Enactment Ordinance/Temporary Use Permit
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 94-209
Interlocal with Federal Way School District
1994 Right-of-Way Landscape Contract
Commute Trip Reduction Agreements
d.
e.
f.
Motion by Councilmember Stead to approve items a, b, d, e and f; Second by Councilmember
Gintz. Motion passed as follows:
GATES
TOMLINSON
STEAD
WATKINS
YES
YES
YES
YES
GINTZ
PRIEST
ELDER
YES
YES
YES
Council member Priest asked for clarification on Council Bill #87 relating to I-day trade shows.
Councilmember Priest moved to approve Council Bill #87; Second by Council member Watkins.
Councilmember Tomlinson moved to amend the motion by changing Section 22.1 from 30 to
35 days; Second by Council member Gintz.
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The amendment to the main motion passed as follows:
GATES
TOMLINSON
STEAD
WATKINS
YES
YES
YES
YES
GINTZ
PRIEST
ELDER
YES
YES
YES
The main motion, to approve Council bill #87, as amended, passed as follows:
GATES
TOMLINSON
STEAD
WATKINS
YES
YES
YES
YES
GINTZ
PRIEST
ELDER
YES
YES
YES
VI.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Nyberg informed the Council that a summary of their recent retreat was available in the
Council office.
The Council was requested to recess into an executive session at the conclusion of the meeting;
said meeting would require 10 to 15 minutes of time.
Mr. Nyberg introduced Ms. Iwen Wang who was recently appointed as the new Management
Services Director.
Councilmember Elder introduced Major Bob Evans who updated the Council on the Gun Buy
Back Program which had started on Monday and was scheduled to continue until Friday, March
18, 1994. Major Evans explained how the serial numbers would be checked prior to any
destruction. Councilmember Priest expressed concern over the City's contribution to the
program because of the process; Councilmember Gintz said he would view it as a forgiveable
loan and the City's contribution was responsive government. Councilmember Elder said she was
more than happy to take the blame on this issue. Councilmember Tomlinson said the City
spends $20,000 to $30,000 on speed humps and he couldn't see why there was such concern
with a $10,000 expenditure. Councilmember Stead said that he felt the responses were not
consistent with Councilmember Priest's concern; he said that the City Manager has the authority
to make the subject expenditure and there is no need for City Council approval. He continued
by saying that the process should be carefully thought out and this particular process was
correct. Deputy Mayor Watkins concurred with Council member Priest's concerns. Mayor
Gates said everyone had underestimated the program and she viewed it as a joint city and
community effort.
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VII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Stead reported on regional committee meetings. Council member Priest
announced the Land Use Committee meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Council member Elder
reported on a youth facility tour she had attended; she also announced a meeting set for April
11, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the police contract. Deputy Mayor Watkins commented on
a water service letter. Mayor Gates reported on economic development, commuter trip
reduction act meeting and round table meetings.
VITI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council recessed into executive session at 8:35 p.m. for 10 minutes; at 8:45 p.m. the
meeting was extended until 8:48 p.m.
The regular Council meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Council member Stead to accept the recommendation settlement negotiated by the City
Attorney relating to the Dale A. Bordeaux issue and authorize a payment of $27,500 on the
personal injury claim; Second by Council member Gintz. Prior to voting, Councilmember Stead
said that the City is only responsible for the $5,000 deductible. Motion passed as follows:
GATES YES GINTZ YES
TOMLINSON YES PRIEST YES
STEAD YES ELDER NO
WATKINS YES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:53 p.rl{.--).) í
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City Clerk