Council MIN 09-06-1994 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers .. City Hall
September 6, 1994
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gates opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at 7:05 p.m., in
Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
City Council present: Mayor Mary Gates, Deputy Mayor Phil Watkins, Council members Ray
Tomlinson, Ron Gintz, Skip Priest, Bob Stead, Hope Elder.
City Staff present: City Manager Ken Nyberg, City Attorney Landi Lindell, City Clerk
Maureen Swaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gintz led the flag salute.
III.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
The "Rappers" youth vocal group entertained with two rap songs.
IV.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Gates read and presented the "PTA Membership Month" proclamation to Janice Ono,
President of the Federal Way PT A Council.
V.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Steve Taylor, Harry Mills, M.C. Scheerer - thanked the Council for their support in the
reopening of Redondo Drive; Mary Ehlis - thanked the Council and Parks Department for their
support in making Family Fest a great success; Jose Montano - expressed sidewalk safety
concerns; John Metcalf and Rick Randall, Human Services Commissioners - discussed conflict
of issues as related to several current commissioners and asked Council for a swift closure of
the issues - Mr. Randall asked for a leave of absence if Council felt it necessary; James
Roberton, Brian Nielsen, Clark Mounsey, John Rand, Megan Rand - spoke in opposition to the
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city's issuance of the Thorstad building permit in Marine Hills; Carrie Hendrickson, Cynthia
Sporleder, Cecilia Ayers, Pam Newby, Steve Newby - addressed traffic Safety concerns in area
of Saghalie Jr High School and 21st/SW Campus Drive, especially in light of the recent traffic
death of a student.
Mayor Gates responded to the ~itizens addressing the Council and referred individuals to the
appropriate city staff. Councilmembers Priest and Elder said they will address safety concerns
at upcoming committee meetings, the first being the Land Use/Transportation Committee on
September 12 at 6:00 p.m..
VI.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
1.
J.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/ August 16, 1994
Voucher/September 6, 1994
Accept/File July 1994 Financial Report
Resolution/Blackberry Hill Preliminary Plat (Reconsideration)
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 94-182
Resolution/Set TIP Public Hearing Date/September 21, 1994
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 94-183
1993 Asphalt Overlay Project
1994-1995 Youth Commission Appointments
Amendment to 1994 CDBG C.A.R.E.S. Scholarship/Subsidy Program
Amendments to 1994-1995 CDBG & HOME King County Interlocals
Merit Decision/ Accessory Housing Code Revision
Council member Stead pulled consent item (d), Councilmember Tomlinson pulled item (b),
Councilmember Gintz pulled item (g) and Mayor Gates pulled item (e) from the consent agenda.
Motion by Council member Priest to approve consent agenda items (a), (c), (t), (h), (i) and 0);
second by Council member Gintz. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
Watkins
Stead
Elder
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
Council member Tomlinson requested and received information on several voucher items and
moved for acceptance of the voucher; second by Deputy Mayor Watkins. Motion to approve
consent item (b) passed as follows:
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Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Stead
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Council member Stead addressed the Blackberry Hill preliminary plat and moved for approval
of the plat as modified following the August 16 meeting; second by Councilmember Elder.
Following additional discussion by Councilmembers, Mayor Gates called for the question.
Motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-182 "Blackberry Hill Preliminary Plat", consent
item (d), passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Stead
Elder
.yes
yes
yes
Council member Gintz moved for the appointment of the following youth commissioners:
Bethany Knafler, Tess Rossi, Carrie Scott, Alex Keeton, Rena Thompson, Jenny Rafanelli, Naila
McKenzie, Liam Killgrove; second by Councilmember Elder. Motion to approve consent item
(g) passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Stead
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gintz then introduced five of the newly appointed commissioners present in
chambers and thanked them for their dedication to serve the city.
Mayor Gates moved to reschedule the TIP public hearing to September 21 at 7:00 p.m., and to
change the date reflected in the proposed resolution; second by Council member Priest. Motion
to approve RESOLUTION NO. 94-183 "Set TIP Public Hearing Date", consent item (e),
passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Stead
Elder
yes
yes
yes
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VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ken Nyberg asked Public Works Director Philip Keightley to report on the
synchronization of certain traffic lights in the city; Mayor Gates requested that staff issue a press
release to advise citizens of the proper speed limits to help alleviate congestion. Mr. Keightley
also reported on the current construction at the NE quadrant of Pacific Highway South and South
320th.
Mr. Nyberg said he will be meeting with the Tacoma City Manager to assist in staff
coordination of interlocals between the two cities.
He also reminded Councilmembers of the need for a ten minute executive séssion prior to
adjournment.
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Stead reported on the upcoming SCA retreat and future GMPC meetings; he
also reported the Ethics Task Force will meet Friday morning (9/9), at which time they will
address the concerns of the Human Services Commission.
Council member Priest reported the Economic Development Board will meet tomorrow at 7:30
a.m., and the Land Use/Transportation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on September 12.
Councilmember Tomlinson reported the Parks/Recreation Committee will meet September 12
at 8:00 a.moo
Council member Elder reported a special meeting of the Human Services/Public Safety
Committee will be held September 15 at 7:00 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Watkins moved to suspend Council Rules and establish the next regular meeting
date as September 21, with a study session at 6:00 p.m. for purposes of a police contract
briefing, and the regular meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m.; second by Councilmember Priest.
Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Watkins
Stead
Elder
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Gates will furnish Council members with information from a recent A WC workshop, and
reported she will be attending the upcoming RT A meeting on September 9.
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IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 1 10 (i)
Mayor Gates recessed the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m., and announced a lO-minute executive
session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(i) , with no action anticipated.
At 9:05 p.m., Mr. Anderson announced a continuation of the executive session for an additional
five minutes; at 9:10 p.m., Mr. Anderson announced a 5-minute extension. Mayor Gates
adjourned the executive session at 9:15 p.m., and reconvened the regular meeting.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Gates adjourned the regular
meeting of the Federal Way City Counci at the hour of 9: 1 p.m..
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N. hristine Green
Deputy City Clerk