Council MIN 01-09-1990 Regular
January 9, 1990
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of
Allegiance
ROLL CALL
City Council
Member s
PRESS ATTENDANCE
Presentation
$1,000.00
Contribution to
City
AU-D I;ENCE COMM;ENT;
I:ricorporat i:-en
Ce1ebrat icn,
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Flag City, USA
Soroptomist
Project
Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
M I NUT E S
Municipal Building
Council Chambers
Debra Ertel, Mayor, called the meeting of the Federal
Way City Council to order and led the assembly in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
DEBRA ERTEL, MAYOR, MARY GATES, DEPUTY MAYOR, JAMES
HANDMACHER, JOEL MARKS, ROBERT STEAD, LYNN TEMPLETON
AND JAMES WEBSTER.
KURT HJLRZOG, Federal Way News. (Official City Newspaper)
MICHELLE FLORES, Seattle Times.
Mayor Ertel introduced Rod Hagenbuch, Merrill, Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. wh~ in making presentation
of $1,000.00 contribution, cited interest of investment in
infrastructure of education, children & youth.
Position paper urged Tacoma over Fife for site and
developement of the new University of Washington branch
Campus noting advantages of transportation accessibility,
availability of police, fire and other public services
& public transportation, already in place. Task Force
was suggested to work with Planning for economic
development of the Federal Way area, services of the
Economic Alliance, State of Washington)and Tacoma-
pierce County Economics Board Assistance available;
also urging the City capitalize on private sector.
(commemorative, etc. funds for park planning.)
Merrill Lynch is the first contribution ~o be
received by the City from the prl~åte seetor. Mr.
Hagenbuch was applauded by the assembly.
M;ary Ehlis reported offers of funding and enthusiastic
support of Federal Way incorporation party, set for
Wednesday, 2/28/90, 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m., at Sportsworld.
~ccess to the handicapped to be checked.) Plans were
outlined for cake cutting and champagne (or non-
a1coho1icl toast to the city, presentations and a time
capsule salute (city roast discussed). What it has
taken to become a City and where it is going. Bob
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Green of Chamber of Commerce to Emcee.
Lynn Schow, 29837 45th Ave. So., representing
Soroptomist, Tnt' 1., of Federal Hay) requested a
Resolution endorsing "Flag City, U.S.A." A community
wide project, flags to be flown along S.W. Campus Dr.
and use of the flag at homes and businesses throughout
the c it yen c 0 u rag e d: 50 r 0 p tom i st. tom a in t a in the f 1 a g s
and 30 ft. poles; project completion targeted prior to
opening of the Goodwill Games, and all 50 states to be
displayed on Flag Day, 1990. Boy Scouts will sell flags
to residents, and Goodwill GAmes Committee to display
flags of the 14 participating nations
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Federal Way
COUNCIL MINUTES
January 9, 1990
(cont.)
AUDIENCE COMMENT
(cont.)
Community Council
Assistance Offered
Federal H'ay
Municipal Court
Proposed Cost
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES, 12/19/89
COUNC IL MEET I'NG
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David Kaplan, 30240 27th Ave. 50., Second Vice-
President, Federal Way Community Council, offered
assistance of the Council on issues of interest to the
Greater Federal Way area. Executive Board Members will
attend Council Meetings so as to be informed as
liaison between the City and Council. List was
submitted of Community Council Members and phone
numbers.
Janet Chance, 3601 South 284th Street, Winslow
Court Administrator, Bainbridge Island, submitted
a 1990 revenue and expenditure projectionfor a
cityÞoperated Municipal Court, should the City
decide to have one. Assistance was offered in setting
up a court system in such event.
Attention was called to misspelled name on pages 5
and 6, Ilene Marcky should be Ilene Marckx. MOVED
BY WEBSTER, SECONDED BY STEAD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE CITY COUNC IL MEETING OF ;12./.]; 9/1Y'9 WITH SPELL ING
CORRECTION AS INDICATED. CARRIED.
CORRESPONDENCE Association of Washington Cities "Welcome to City
AWC - NEWLY ELECTED Hall", newly elected officials workshop, 1/26/90,
OFFICIALS WORKSHOP Sea Tac Marriott Hotel.
AWC Legislative AWe 1990 Legislative Action Training Conference
Training Confer~ will be held at the Tyee Hotel, Olympia/Tumwater
ence Feb~ J-8, 1~90 on February 7 and 8, 1990.
CONSENT AGENDA
VOUCHER APPROVAL
BI:D OPENINGS
Computer System
PUBLIC HEARl'NGS
Comprehensive Plan
1990 Budget
ADMIN I'5TRAT I'VE
REPORT
Voucher approval, Nos. 50208, 50484, 50493-94,
Nos. 50717 - 29., $20,452.53. Reviewed and approved
by the Finance Committee, Council approval for
payment recommended.
Bids were opened for a Computer System on 12/29/89.
The bids were referred to the Facilities/Personnel
Committee, report forthcoming.
January 23, 1989 - Comurehensive Plan.
from 12/19/89.)
(Continued
January 23, 1989, 1990 Budget
MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY MARKS TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. CARRIED.
A1 Locke, City Manager called attention to upcoming
public hearings on January 23rd and to the open
public meeting on Wednesday to receive input for
level of current and supplemental police services.
Thursday, 1/11/90, City Manager Locke will meet with
King County on Permits and with the State Highway
Denartment reeardine traffic sienals.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Minutes - 1/9/90 (Cant.)
OLD BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks, Recreation
Cultural Affairs
Committee
Meeting 1/17/90
7:30 p.m.
Acquisition -':Open
Space Property,
363rd St. Project
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F ac il it ie,s and
Personnel
Committee
1/10/90 Meeting
7:30 a.m.
City Hall Sign
Pu bl ic SeTv ic e s
Committee-Public
Meeting 1/12/90
Level of Police
Serv ice s
Jail Services
Counci1member Webster, Chairman, Parks, Recreation,
Cultural Affairs Committee, announced 1/17/90
meeting at 7:30 p.m. Agenda will include Budget,
0pen Space issues and user groups, possibly the
Soccer Ass'n., to brief the committee on current
and long range needs for their activities.
Different representative groups to subsequently
be invited. Regular meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
Chairman Webster noted November passage of open
space bond issue by King Coun~y electors and
advised that King County has been requested to
proceed with acquisition of the 363rd Street project.
Inter1ocal agreement with the County for distributio~
of Conservation Futures Levy, $7,000.00 proceeds to
be used for appraisal and title report. Under the
bond issue language, said proceeds will go back to
the County for the required services. The committee
recommended the interlocal agreement be authorized.
MOVED BY STEAD, SECONDED BY WEBSTER, TO AUTHORIZE
CITY MANAGER LOCKE TO EXECUTE THE INTERLOCAL AGREE
MENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR CONSERVATION FUTURES LEVY
FUND S. CARR lED.
Councilmember Webster further reported the committee
is also working with staff of the County Office of
Open Space for acquisition of the two Hylebos pro-
jects. Other open space projects located inside the
City will be reviewed on 1/17/90.
Councilmember Stead, Chairman of the Facilities and
Personnel Committee announced meeting on Wednesday,
January 10, 1990 at 7:30 a.m. Agenda includes
salary schedules for city personnel and personnel
policies and procedures. Regarding facilities, the
contractor is working on the building behind City
Hall which should be ready within the next week or
two.
Counci1member Stead inquired regßrding Federal Way
City Hall sign~ City Manager Locke is proceeding with
acquisition.
Councilmember Marks, Chairman of the Public Services
Committee, announced meeting 1/17/89 at 7:30 p.m.
to receive public input regarding basic level of
current and supplemental police services. Public
Safety contract for usqof Kent Jail Services is in
finalization.
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Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
MINUTES - 1/9/90
OLD BUSINESS (Cont.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget/Finance
Insurance Committee
1990 Budget
Meetings: 1/11/90
1/17/90, 1/25/90
Insurance/Liability
Human Serv ic e s
Committee
Meeting l/l8/90
CDBG Fund
Application
Land Use
Transportation
Planning Committee
Meetings Mon., 1/15,
Wed., 1/17, 7:00 p.m.
Federal Hay
Permit Process
Counci1member Gates, Chairman, Budget,
Finance and Insurance Committee, reported
committee study of the 1990 Budget and
announced committee meetings for further
study as follows: 1. Thursday, 1/11/90
at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, 1/17/90 and on
Thursday 1/25/90 at 7:30 a.m.
Counci1member Gates reported contract in
process regarding the city's insurance.
Further report will be ready in February.
Councilmember Templeton, Human Services
Committee Chairman, announced 1/18/90
meeting at 7:30 a.m.
Chairman Templeton advised :bhat Community
Development Block Grant Funds are distri-
buted based on population; Federal Way share
to be approximately $250,000 - $300,000
annually for Agency projects to benefit lower
to moderate income with 15% Human Services and
85% Capital Improvements. King County Consortium,
Non~Profit-Agency applies to over all pool and
funds are disbu~sed by the King County Council
via King County Block Grant offices. The
entitlement city receives and distributes funds
to non-profit agencies within boundaries(of
Federal Way)whose applications have been filed.
The City Manager and staff to determine funding
blocks by June. The committee recommended CDBG
Fund participation.
MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY MARKS, TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR CDBG FUNDING
PARTICIPATION, THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPROVE
AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CONTENT. CARRIED.
Councilmember Handmacher, Chairman of the Land
Use/Transportation Planning Committee announced
committee meetings, 1/15/90, 7:00 p.m., and
1/17/90 at 7:00 p.m. to review Comprehensive
Plan Amendments and corrections to the map.
At issue is property at west end of 320th;
proposed shopping center opposed by neighbors
(57 Westbury Homeowners Ass'n members). The
committee recommended professional offices,
not favored by residents either.
Chairman Handmacher reported discussion with
Ron McConnell regarding Permits with investi-
gation still in process, further report forth-
C'.omjne.
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Federal W~y City C9unc~1
Re,gular Me_e,t,ing -
COUNCIL MINUTES - 1/9/90 (Cont.)
Land Use/Transportation
Committee - Campus
Park Plat on hold
Zoning Code
NEj\1 BD SI~NE,SS
Contribution Fund
Established at 1st
Interstate Bank for
shooting victim
Kathleen Graham
Genelle Birk
Recovering from
auto/pedestrian
accident
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Councl1 Meeting
1/16/90
Public Hearings
1/23/90-Budget
l/23/90-Comprehensive
Plan
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Inquiry regarding
cost and level of
police services
ADJOVRN1{E~T
Chairman Handmacher advised that Planning
Director has been requested to'þlke action,
.eting' the Campus Park Plat is still on
hold. _,IIQ,W under study by committee is the
Zoning Code (binder has been distributed to
Council,)the Landscaping section reviewed ~::
ãl'SQ, and the ~'I!~~a;l,l project tim~ è6neumin~,",' -
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Mayor Ertel advised she had been contacted
regarding the Kathleen Graham shooting in
the hilltop area of Tacoma. Fund has been
established at First Interstate Bank where
contributions can be made. Mayor Ertel
agreed to pass the information on.
Mayor Ertel inquired regarding Genel1e
Birk, Tacoma City Clerk who had been acting
City Clerk for Federal Way prior to auto-
pedestrian accident in which she was injured.
Del Mead, present interim City Clerk advised
that Gene11e was greatly improved and was
looking forwrd to returning to work on a
part time basis very soon.
Al Locke, City Manager,noted revision of
meetings of the Council due to the ~olidays,
a short business meeting to be held on 1/l6,
the regular meeting date, the council to then
adjourn and reconvene in study session.
Status report of the City with regard to
requirements prior to incorporation will
be discussed. Regular meetings are held
on thé first and third Tuesdays, study
sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Public Hearing meetings on the 1990 Budget
and the Comprehensive Plan will be held on
January 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. The regular
order of meetings will resume in February.
Court Pixton, 28815 Pacific Highway S., 1110,
inquired regarding cost of police services
and level of ser~ices~ City Manager Locke
advised level of service will not be reduced
but will be at current level or above, the
ft'Ü1,$ for 12 months bu t ac tual co st to be
for 8 months.
As there was no further business to come
before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:05 p.m.
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