Council MIN 11-20-1990 Regular
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Federal Way City Ball
33530 First Way South
Federal Way, Washington
November 20, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Federal Way City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor
Debra G. Ertel, on the 20th day of November, 1990, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., in City Council Chambers, Federal Way City Hall, 33530
First Way South, Federal Way, Washington.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by a group of
Webelo Scouts, Badger Patrol, Pack 307
III.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Mary Gates, Jim Handmacher,
Lynn Templeton, Joel Marks, Bob Stead and Jim Webster.
Councilmembers absent: None. Staff present: J. Brent McFall,
City Manager; Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney; Maureen Swaney, City
Clerk; Ken Nyberg and Steve Anderson, Assistant City Managers; John
Moir, Finance Director; Bob Hash, Fire Chief; Robert Evans, Police
Chief; Jennifer Schroder, Acting Parks and Recreation Director;
Cheri McCabe, Superintendent of Recreation and Human Services; and
Greg Fewins, Senior Planner.
IV.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
The Councilmembers concurred with the Mayor to let those citizens
present to comment on the Evergreen Airfield property speak first.
Frank Kilgore, 30427 1st Place South, Federal Way, Washington,
commented on Council actions and expenditures; he urged a Citywide
vote on this expenditure.
Mark Freeland, 31433 49th Place Southwest, Federal Way, Washington,
said he supported the acquisition of the property.
Eileen Marckx, 34915 4th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington,
supported the purchase of this property by whatever means possible.
ORIGINAL
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Rob Rueber, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in
opposition to the acquisition and supported the site for business
purposes.
Lawrence McGuire, 4614 S.W. 327th Place, Federal Way, Washington,
accused the Councilmembers of not listening to the voters and
objected to the purchase.
Ed stickle, 1228 S.W. 296th street, Federal Way, Washington, said
it was the right decision to acquire this property and thanked the
Councilmembers for their foresight.
Lisa Grimes, 2120 South 279th Place, Federal Way, Washington, urged
the Councilmembers to move ahead with their plans to purchase the
property.
Rosemary Wolf, 230 South 312th, Federal Way, Washington, said she
wasn't certain the purchase was a wise thing to do and urged the
Councilmembers to look at a compromise like more neighborhood
parks.
Cliff Crenshaw, 30103 27th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington,
favored purchase of the property.
Jim Cron, 912 South 296th, Federal Way, Washington, said the
purchase was a noble idea but this wasn't the right time and urged
the property be used to expand the business district.
Robin Young, 520 S.W. 304th Avenue, Federal Way, Washington, sent
his support by a letter which was read by H. David Kaplan.
H. David Kaplan, 30240 27th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington,
told the Councilmembers he supported the acquisition of this
property and commented on parts of the parks study.
Dale Roper, 32701 30th Avenue Southwest, Federal Way, Washington,
said it was not fiscally responsible to purchase this property and
said this type of issue needs to go to the voters.
Sharon Templeton, 30345 9th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington,
said, on behalf of Little League, the children needs additional
fields and an organized activity site.
Nancy Craig, representing King County Sexual Assault Resource
Center, urged approval of their funding request which is a part of
the Human Services Commission funding recommendation.
Mike Kosar, 30207 13th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington, told
the Councilmembers that he supported their park purchase.
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Ron Belknap, 5200 South J02nd Place, Federal Way, Washington, and
president of the Federal Way Community Council, invited the
Councilmembers to the Community Council meeting on December 6,
1990.
New Federal Way Police Chief and King County PoI ice Major, Bob
Evans, was introduced to council.
v.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1.
Parks Committee Recommendation
Councilmember Webster said the Council's Parks Committee had met on
Monday morning, November 19, 1990. He said there was good
attendance and discussion; staff had briefed the committee on the
funding options available. Councilmember Webster said the
committee members had voted 2 to 1 to recommend to the Council that
the City proceed with acquisition of the property for parks
purposes. He said the Council needs to make a decision and move on
it because of development pressures. He concluded by saying that
the motion to fund the purchase by councilmanic bonds - a resource
from the real estate excise tax - passed on a 2 to 1 vote.
Councilmember Webster moved to authorize the City Manager to begin
negotiations on the purchase of the 84+/- acres, known as the
Evergreen Airfield, for parks and recreation uses and to authorize
the City Manager to begin developing a capital facilities plan,
looking at the real estate excise tax funding option; Second by
Councilmember Templeton.
Councilmember Marks told the Council he would vote no on this
motion.
Councilmember Templeton read a prepared statement in favor of the
motion and said this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and the
City should seize the moment.
Councilmember stead asked if the motion was tied to the 1/4% real
estate excise tax and said he would support the purchase but not
the excise tax option.
Councilmember stead moved to amend the motion by adding that the
City Manager will also provide the cost of development, operations
and maintenance of that park site as soon as possible; Second by
Councilmember Marks.
Councilmember Webster said that the motion is okay but could create
a problem with getting that type of information back unless it was
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a "ballpark" figure. He said many questions need to be answered to
come up with detailed figures. Councilmember stead said it was the
intent of the amendment to have "ballpark" figures.
Amendment to motion passed as follows:
Gates Yes Handmacher Yes
Templeton No Marks Yes
Stead Yes Webster Yes
Ertel Yes
councilmember Handmacher said he would continue to support this
project; the incorporation mandate indicated citizens were sick and
tired of paving the ci ty . This is an opportunity to make a
difference and improve the quality of life for everyone; it will be
a jewel for future generations.
Deputy Mayor Gates shared some advantages and disadvantages of the
proposal and said she would support the .motion.
Councilmember Webster said he supported the proposal for
acquisition of the land for park purposes; the city needs to be
pro-active. This project would give Federal Way a first class
facility and the City cannot afford not to acquire this property.
Mayor Ertel explained that the citizens have been paying the real
estate excise tax for 15 years but King County has collected it but
none of it has been spent in Federal Way for park purposes. She
said she has supported this acquisition for years and will vote for
the motion.
Motion, as amended, passed as follows:
Gates Yes Handmacher Yes
Templeton Yes Marks No
Stead Yes Webster Yes
Ertel Yes
2.
Human Services Commission Funding Recommendations
Helen Middlebrooks, Commission Chairperson, introduced members of
the Commission and reviewed the priority list of projects
recommended for funding. This listing was distributed to the
Councilmembers at the time of the meeting. steve Anderson
explained to the Councilmembers how the Commission determined the
recommendations. Ms. Middlebrooks urged the Council to adopt the
recommended projects which total $368,966 with the possibility of
adding a contingency in the sum of $30,000.
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Councilmember Stead asked for and received clarification that the
request totalled $398,966 when the contingency amount was added to
the recommendation.
The Council was informed that it would cost and estimated $12,500
if the City became a member of the Human Services Roundtable.
VI.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
2.
Voucher for November 20, 1990
Minutes
Motion for approval of Consent Agenda by Councilmember Stead;
Second by Councilmember Webster. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
VII.
COUNCIL BUSINESS CONTINUED
2.
Justice site criteria
Ms. Driscoll reviewed the proposed letter which had been prepared
for the Mayor's signature and said that the letter would be sent
tomorrow, November 21, 1990. She told the Councilmembers that she
would inform them about future hearings relating to this issue.
Deputy Mayor Gates moved to authorize the Mayor send the letter to
citizens' site Advisory Committee on behalf of the City of Federal
Way; Second by Councilmember Webster. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.
Management Information System
Mr. Moir reviewed the information that had been a part of the
Council packet. In response to a question from Councilmember
Stead, he explained the cost percentage to be shared by the City,
the Water/Sewer District and the Fire District. He said the
proposal is a comprehensive study of both hardware and software and
clarified that this recommendation is to enter into a consulting
contract. Councilmember Handmacher commented on the wide range of
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bid amounts. Mr. McFall said the recommended firm has experience
with municipal agencies.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to authorize the City Manager to
enter into agreement with Information Systems Management for a
strategic management information system plan with an option for
four annual updates; Second by Councilmember stead. Prior to
voting the Council was informed the cost will be out of the 1990
budget funds. Motion passed as follows:
Gates Yes Handmacher Yes
Templeton Yes Marks Yes
Stead Yes Webster Yes
Ertel Yes
5. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
This item was added to agenda at the time of meeting. The Council
was informed that the City of SeaTac had adopted a supporting
resolution; the City of Federal Way needs to consider action as
this issue will be going before the King County Council for
reconsideration next week. Mr. McFall briefed the Councilmembers
on the proposal which would be for King County to charge a $15
vehicle fee with the funds to be used for transportation
improvements; the funds would be distributed by a formula and it is
anticipated that Federal Way would receive approximately $700,000
in 1992 - 1991 proceeds are estimated to be $400,00. Mayor Ertel
told the Council that when this issue was before the Council before
no action had been taken; she reviewed two (2) draft resolutions
which had been prepared for Council consideration. One resolution
was supporting the fee and the other resolution asked King County
Council to exercise their judgment on whether or not to establish
the fee.
Councilmember Stead said he thought the Council should only
consider whether or not to support the fee; the other resolution is
more "County-Bashing." If the resolution supporting the fee fails,
then he suggested nothing be sent to the County.
Councilmember Handmacher said he was disturbed with the position
Federal Way's been put into and thinks that the previous Council
position is okay; there is still not a budget showing the need and
he said he would hesitate voting yes or no on the issue. He
disagreed with Councilmember Stead's comment that to approve the
alternate resolution would be "County-Bashing."
Councilmember Marks announced he continues to oppose this fee.
councilmember Marks moved to approve the alternate resolution
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requesting the County exercise
Councilmember Handmacher.
their
judgement;
Second
by
Councilmember Stead moved to amend this resolution by deleting
Section 2 on page 2 and the words, Section 1, on page 2; Second by
Councilmember Marks. The amendment passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
No
Yes
Yes
Councilmember Webster said he would personally hate to see this fee
added but he would hate to let anyone think that Federal Way has no
transportation needs and would prefer to table the matter.
Councilmember Webster moved to table this issue until more
information is available; Second by Councilmember Stead. Motion
failed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
No
Yes
Yes
No
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
No
No
Yes
Councilmember Marks moved to amend the amended motion by striking
the words, "whether or" which appear in the resolution caption;
Second by Councilmember Handmacher. Councilmember Handmacher said
it is not proper to dictate to the County Council. councilmember
Templeton said the whole exercise is ludicrous. Mr. McFall said
that the Council could amend section 1 to say the City of Federal
Way urges King County Council not to adopt the fee. Councilmember
Marks amendment failed as follows.
Gates No Handmacher
Templeton No Marks
Stead No Webster
Ertel No
Motion as amended passed as follows:
Gates Yes Handmacher
Templeton Yes Marks
Stead Yes Webster
Ertel Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Councilmember Stead requested that this type item appear on the
printed advance agenda in the future.
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(Note to Record: This resolution, as adopted, will be known as
City of Federal Way Resolution No. 90-44.)
VIII.
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
1.
An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington,
Amending Federal Way Zoning Code 115.75.3 (Ordinance
No. 90-43), Relating to Land Surface Modifications;
Prohibiting Speculative Grading as an Outright Permitted
Use
Motion by Councilmember Webster to send this ordinance to the
Planning, Public Works and Transportation Committee for their
recommendation; Second by Councilmember Marks. Councilmember
Handmacher said the committee had reviewed this ordinance already.
The motion and second were withdrawn respectively. This ordinance
will be placed on the next agenda for second reading and enactment.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
1.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Federal
Way, Washington, Approving a Map as the Official Record
of the Location and Boundaries of Schools and School
Bus stops, as well as Areas within 1,000 feet of School
Bus stops and the Perimeter of School Grounds, in Order
Implement Enhanced Penalties for Unlawful Drug Activities
in those Areas (Next Resolution No. 90-43)
Ms. Driscoll explained the Law Department had been awaiting the map
that accompanies this resolution; the maps were posted in two
places near the Councilmembers. She continued by saying that the
maps show that most of the City is in the enhanced penalty area.
Motion by Councilmember Stead;
Motion passed as follows:
Second by Councilmember Gates.
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
x.
CITY MANAGER
Mr. McFall reminded the Council of the November 27, 1990 special
session set for the formal budget hearing. He made comments on the
new council chambers; they aren't totally finished but will be
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soon. He said he will circulate materials on AWC services and will
have their director at an upcoming study session.
Councilmember Webster suggested that the podium be moved to a
different location.
XI.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Webster reported on the Parks Committee meeting.
They met on Monday morning, November 19, 1990, and will meet again
the morning of November 21, 1990 to be updated on the planning.
This meeting will be held in the Community Development conference
room.
Mr. McFall invited the Council to arrive at 6:30 p.m. next week,
before the meeting, for a tour of the new facilities.
Councilmember stead said he went to the open house sponsored by
Community Development and complimented staff on the job they had
done.
Councilmember Marks had no report.
Deputy Mayor Gates welcomed Chief Evans and invited him to attend
the next meeting of the Administration Committee which will be
December 6, 1990, at 7:30 a.m.
Councilmember Templeton said the Human Services Commission will
meet again on December 17, 1990, at new City Hall.
Councilmember Handmacher said the Planning/public
Works/Transportation Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. on November
28, 1990. This meeting was originally set for November 26, 1990.
The Council was informed that the Planning Commission may cancel
their November 28, 1990 meeting.
Mayor Ertel said, in the interest of time, she would limit her
report on the Urban Design conference she attended recently. She
told the Councilmembers that she would like to bring some of the
resource people to Federal Way after the first of the year to do a
program. Councilmember Stead suggested the Mayor place this item
on a future agenda so the Council could be informed about the
conference.
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XII.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
H. David Kaplan gave more information on the Community Council
meeting set for December 6, 1990. He urged attendance by the City.
XIII.
RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council recessed into executive session at 9:52 p.m. to discuss
a litigation issue with the City Attorney.
The executive session adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
since the council will not have a quorum on December 4, 1990, Ms.
Driscoll advised the Council they should adjourn this meeting
until December 11, 1990.
Motion to adjourn the November 20, 1990 Federal Way City Council
meeting until December 11, 1990 by Councilmember Marks; Second by
Deputy Mayor Gates. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Ertel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Handmacher
Marks
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at the hour 0
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