Council MIN 10-17-1989 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
October 17, 1989
The meeting of the Federal Way City Council was called to order by Mayor Ertel
at 7:08 p.m. at the Federal Way Boys & Girls Club, 30815 Eighth Avenue South,
Federal Way, Washington.
ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Ertel, Councilmembers Gates, Handmacher, Marks,
Stead, Templeton and Webster.
FLAG SALUTE - The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Stead.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - Approval of the minutes of the meetings of October 3rd,
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and October 10, 1989,7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Templeton, seconded by Councilmember
Webster, to approve the minutes of the 6:00 p.m. meeting on October 3,
1989. Voice vote was taken and carried.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember
Templeton, to approve the minutes of the 7:00 p.m. meeting on
October 3, 1989. Councilmember Gates indicated that some of the names
of those who addressed the Council were misspelled and should be
corrected. Voice vote was taken and carried on the minutes as
corrected.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Gates, seconded by Councilmember
Templeton, to approve the minutes of the 7:30 a.m. meeting of
October 10, 1989. Voice vote was taken and carried.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Stead, seconded by Councilmember
Templeton, to approve the minutes of the 7:00 p.m. meeting of
October 10, 1989. Voice vote was taken and carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPOINTMENTS, MAYOR'S REPORT
Councilmember Handmacher indicated that the staff from King County were
planning to make a presentation to the Council on Wednesday, on the
16th Avenue Project; however, as certain key individuals for the County
were not available, it was decided to reschedule the presentation for a
later time.
Mayor Ertel introduced Gene11e Birk, City Clerk of Tacoma; Mike Smith,
Assistant City Attorney for Tacoma; and Rich Conrad, Assistant City
Manager of Mercer Island, who are assisting the Council on an interim
basis.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ertel indicated that the Council had received a letter from King
County Executive Tim Hill regarding a regional criminal information
system, and referred the letter to Joel Marks, Chairperson of the Public
Services Committee.
Mayor Ertel also stated that the King County Surface Management Division
had provided the Council with a list of capital improvement projects in
Federal Way, and that the Council had received a letter from the County
regarding the 16th Avenue Project.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
None
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 89-5 - A resolution of the City Council of Federal Way
related to the king County Open Space Bond Ballot Measure No.2.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Webster, seconded by Councilmember
Marks, to approve Resolution No. 89-5. Voice vote was taken and
carried.
Resolution No. 89-6 - A resolution of the City Council of Federal Way
related to King County Ordinance No. 89-478, Clearing and Grading
Ordinance.
MOTION was made by Councilmember Handmacher, seconded by Councilmember
Gates, to approve Resolution No. 89-6. Voice vote was taken and
carried.
Mayor Ertel indicated that this item had been discussed earlier in the
meeting and would be considered next week.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Mayor Ertel announced that there were no hearings scheduled and indicated
that public comment would be accepted later in the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Interim City Manager
Mayor Ertel indicated that there would be an Executive Session to review
applications so this item would be considered after IIComments From the
Public."
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Interim City Hall
Councilmember Stead indicated that City Hall would be open tomorrow at
8:30 a.m. and that a clerk was being provided by King County. He stated
that the telephone has been installed and the number is 941-1696. Office
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The address is:
31132 - 28th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
and the post office box is
P. O. Box 8057.
Interim Planning Consultant
Counci1member Handmacher stated that the recommendation for a planning
consultant had been deferred for one week to allow for an additional
candidate to be interviewed.
Funding
Counci1member Gates indicated that financing had been discussed with the
County and that four banks had been contacted. In addition, two bond
firms had addressed the Council at the Study Session regarding this matter.
Insurance
Counci1member Gates indicated that ways to obtain errors and omissions
insurance coverage for the Council are being reviewed.
Committee Procedures and Policies
Councilmember Stead distributed a draft policy on Council committees.
Action on this item was deferred until the October 24, 1989, meeting.
Official Newspaper
Counci1member Gates indicated that proposals had been received. They will
be reviewed and a recommendation will be presented to the Council on
October 24, 1989.
Council Retreat on Land Use
The retreat was scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 1989, from 6 p.m. to
10 p.m., at the new City Hall if the facility is ready at that time.
CITY MANAGER1S REPORT
None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Human Services - Chairperson Templeton indicated that the committee had
reviewed the transition report and decided to move Public Health to the
Public Services Committee. The committee will be developing a mission
statement and is looking at how to budget for Human Services. They
tentatively will meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 1989, at 7:30 a.m. at
Pioneer Pies.
Land Use and Transportation Planning - Chairperson Handmacher reported
that the committee had received a presentation regarding a problem with
the apartment complex located south of City Hall. Part of the complex is
constructed on right-of-way and the owners would like to clear title to
the property. The committee has no recommendation at this time. In
addition, the committee had heard from Lonnie McLean, representative to
the Metro Council, who wanted information on concerns or items that should
be included in the 1990 budget.
Public Services - Chairperson Marks stated that the committee would meet
on Friday, October 20, at 7:30 a.m. at Pioneer Pies. The General Manager
from Federal Way Water and Sewer attended the last committee meeting, and
indicated that Federal Way Water and Sewer would like to do a study on a
surface water utility. The committee also reviewed options for fire
protection services.
Budget, Finance and Insurance - Chairperson Gates indicated that the
committee had met with Pat Dugan, Finance Director from Auburn, regarding
contracting for financial services. The committee is looking at interim
funding, interim insurance, and the selection of an official newspaper.
The next meeting will be after the Chamber1s legislative meeting on
Thursday, October 19, at 7:30 a.m. at Coco's.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs - Chairperson Webster indicated the
committee would be meeting on Wednesday, October 18, at 7:30 a.m. at
Pioneer Pies. The will receive a briefing on a portion of the transition
team's report. They will also have a report on status of the Little
~eague field at the Panther Lake property.
Personnel and Facilities - Chairperson Stead stated that the committee had
been working on personnel policies. They will be meeting in the future,
but that no meetings are scheduled to date.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Chief Thorson - representing the Federal Way Rotary Club, stated that the
Rotary would like to take a lead role in establishing the first Christmas
Tree for the city. The Rotary Club anticipates that the tree would be
placed at the main entrance to the city on 320th Street and that there
would be a celebration to decorate the tree culminating in a tree lighting
ceremony.
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COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL
Mayor Ertel announced that the Council would recess to Executive Session
to discuss the interim City Manager, and would reconvene at 8:45 p.m.
The Council recessed at 8:09 p.m. At 8:45 p.m., Rich Conrad, Assistant
City Manager for Mercer Island, announced that the Council would be
another 15 minutes. At 9:10 p.m., Mr. Conrad indicated that the Council
would be another 10 minutes. The Council reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Tom Ha1dron, Ha1dron and Company, indicated that a reference report would
be provided to the Council following the interviews. Discussion followed
as to the scheduling of interviews for the candidates for the interim City
Manager position. After discussion, the interviews were scheduled for
Monday, October 23, 1989, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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MAYOR
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