Council MIN 04-03-1990 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 1990 Municipal Building
• Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Debra Ertel, Mayor called the regular meeting of the Federal
Way City Council to order.
PLEDGE OF William Hamant, student from St. Vincent De Paul school led the
ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance.(Earning Boy Scout citizenship badge)
ROLL CALL OF DEBRA G. ERTEL, Mayor, MARY E. GATES, Deputy Mayor, JAMES W.
COUNCILMEMBERS HANDMACHER, ROBERT E. STEAD, JOEL R. MARKS, LYNN J. TEMPLETON
AND JAMES E. WEBSTER.
STAFF PRESENT ALLEN B. LOCKE, City Manager, PATRICK T. FLOYD, Assistant City
Manager, JOHN B. WALLACE, City Attorney, DELORES A. MEAD, City
Clerk, BRUCE LORENTZEN, Building Official GREG MOORE, Land Use
Manager and CHRIS GREEN, Senior Secretary.
PRESS ATTENDANCE KURT HERZOG, Federal Way News, (Official City Newspaper), DAN
VOELPEL, News Tribune, MICHELLE FLORES, Seattle Times and
GEORGE FOSTER, Seattle Post Intelligencer.
AUDIENCE COMMENT Jeff Mann, 6100 Southcenter Boulevard, Civil Engineering Planners,
Peer Revie advised of Peer Review process which disperses work to a number
P rocess of firms and the City has final review, services offered to the
• City.
D.I.R.E. Richard Burris, P. O. Box 4586, Federal Way, President of D.I.R.E.
Inquiry submitted letter expressing concern regarding operation of the
Water /Sewer Federal Way Water & Sewer District, especially as to proposed
District expansion of sewer facilities to area East of Interstate - 5 to
Operation accommodate a large apartment complex, any such expansion to
impact density, and tax and overburden the sewer facility. The
Council was urged to take over the operation of the Federal Way
Water and Sewer District.
Tree Planting Lisa Grimes, 2120 South 279th Street, Federal Way, on behalf of
Ceremony the Federal Way Community Council announced 4/11/90 tree planting
ceremony at city hall at 2:00 p.m., donated by the Oriental
Garden Center, this to begin opening events of Earth Rally and
spring cleanup event.
PUBLIC HEARING
This being the date set and proper notice being published and
SW 344th Street posted according to state and local laws, Mayor Ertel declared
Extension the public hearing on the extension of S.W. 344th Street open
for public comment.
Campus Crest Pursuant to King County E.I.S., four alternates were proposed.
Project - The proposals were reviewed by the Land Use Committee and con -
Polygon sultants. Mike Delles, Wilsey Ham /Pacific, Land Use Development
• firm, recommended that Council proceed with Alternate 13, the
roadway to intersect with SW Campus Drive at tenth Avenue S.W.
a more approperiate connection because of its designation as a
collective areterial.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 1990
PUBLIC HEARING (cont.)
SW 344th Street Gary Young,Polygon,4030 Lake Wn. Blvd. S.E., Suite 201,
Extension,Campus Kirkland,advised of support of Alternate 3, two items of
Crest - concern expressed, one, 84 ft. right of way for 5 -lane
King Co. E.I.S. constr also 12Z grade desired. There being no further
Resolution public comment, Mayor Ertel declared the public hearing closed.
authorized
designating MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY STEAD, THE CITY ATTORNEY BE
Alternate 3 AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALTERNATE
3 AS ROUTE FOR SW 344TH STREET EXTENSION PER RING COUNTY EIS,
THE ROADWAY, WHEN BUILT, TO BE DESIGNATED MINOR ARTERIAL
SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVIEW BY THE TRANSPORATION COMMITTEE.
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA Consent agenda items require routine council action and are
distributed in advance for study and review. The consent
agenda is adopted in a single motion with no discussion.
VOUCHER APPROVAL Councilmember Gates, Chairman, Budget, Finance and Insurance
Nos. 100042 -97 Committee, reported committee review and approval of Vouchers
$59,062.12 Nos. 100042 -97 in total sum of $59,062.12. Certification as
to receipt of merchandise and /or services received, council
approval for payment was recommended.
CORRESPONDENCE
SUMMONS AND Summons and Complaint No. 90 -2- 05949 -9, Federal Park, Limited,
• COMPLAINT Plaintiff, vs. Ring County and the City of Federal Way,
Federal Park, Defendants, was received. Matter referred to the City Attorney
Limited vs. Land Use and Planning Committee and Planning Department.
King Co. /Fed. Vesting of property claimed and processing of the project should
Way be completed by King County.
Twin Lakes Court Letter from Aiken, St. Louis and Siljeg, P.S., Attorneys,
Apartment representing Federal Park Limited, reviewed chronology of
Project Vested Twin Lakes Court Apartment project and urged the council to
County complet- allow King County to continue processing the permit applica-
ion requested tion. Matter referred to the City Attorney, Land Use Committee
and Planning Department.
Carmen L. Cook, Letter from Carmen L. Cook, Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, Attorneys,
Attorney for representing Mr. and Mrs. Blackstone, owners of Blackstone's
Blackstone's Auto Body Shop of Federal Way, Inc. , zoned BC by Federal Way.
Auto Body of It was proposed change be mode-Sec. 45 -15 to provide repair
Federal Way and painting be conducted indoors and all vehicles /boats to be
repaired be enclosed within a five ft. fence. The business
next door, new car sales, permits auto body work. This matter
was referred to the City Attorney, Land Use Committee and the
Planning Department.
Rezone request Letter from Mr. Carl M. Bjorkman, 5601, Renton Avenue So.,
due to small Seattle, WA 98118, requested rezoning of property located at
• size of property 29305 Pacific Highway South to Business Commercial rather than
RM1800, the properties small size and location not suitable for
RN1800 (RM900 in County) Referred to Land Use Committee and
Planning Department.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
April 3, 1990
CONSENT AGENDA (Cont.)
Quadrant Co. Letter from Skip Holman,Vice President, Quadrant Co.,
Campus Highlands requested fourth year extension on preliminary plat
Plat -4th Yr. of Campus Highlands project. Referred to Land Use Com-
Extension mittee and Planning Department.
Preliminary Plat Letter from Steven F. Brault, Weinstein, Hacker, Matthews
Approval - Parkwood & Young, representing Westmark Investment Corporation,
Campus questioned why vested project cannot continue to be processed
by King County, otherwise council approval by Federal Way
be scheduled without undue delay in order that the same time
frame can be met for finalizing the plat. Referred to the
Planning Department and Committee of the Whole for Hearing.
Campus Ridge Letter from Gerald Peterson, Clerk of King County Council
Preliminary Plat transmittal of proposed King County Ordiannce No. 89 -811
BALD File No. approving preliminary plat of Campus Ridge action withheld
S890016 upon city incorporation and the matter referred to the Federal
Way Council for consideration. Referred to Planning Dept.
Animal Control Petition from Frank W. Kilgore, requested control of
dangerous animals by requiring muzzle and leash law.
Attention was called to recently adopted ordinance by the City of
Federal Way. Matter referred to the Public Services Committee.
Arbor Day Tree Letter from Lisa Grimes, Federal Way Community Council, advised
Planting 4/11/90 of tree planting ceremony to be held at city hall, reading of
Spring Clean and Proclamation declaring kick -off of Earth Rally '90 and 3rd
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Earth Rally 90 annual Spring Clean. (Information)
Kick -off
MOVED BY WEBSTER, SECONDED BY MARKS, TO ADOPT THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
COMMITEE REPORTS Councilmember Gates, Chairman of the Budget, Finance and
Budget and Finance- Insurance Committee, reported committee review of the 1991
Insurance Committee budget and also the 1990 budget from perspective of workload
Meeting 4/13/90 and additional staff. Meeting scheduled for 4/13 at 7:00 a.m.
7.00 a.m. Statistics regarding revenue will be reviewed along with the
new budget expenditures for the first month of 1990 and cash
SSB 6407, Amending flow process. In discussion of $50,000.00 loan received from
Secs. 705 708, the state letter was received from Peter van Reichbauer advising
Ch. 19, Laws of of bill passing both the senate and house which would provide the
189, 1st Extra- loan become a grant. MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY MARKS TO
ordinary Session REQUEST THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN THE BILL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED
BY WEBSTER SECONED BY HANDMACHER, LETTERS BE SENT TO THE
LEGISLATORS FOR SPONSORSHIP OF THE BILL AND SHEPHERDING IT
THROUGH SUCCESSFULLY. CARRIED.
Human Services Councilmember Templeton, Chairman of the Human Services
Committee Committee announced meeting 4/20/90 at 7:00 a.m., representa-
tive from the Department of Social and Health Services to be
present.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
OLD BUSINESS
►- COMMITTEE REPORTS (Cont.)
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Human Services Councilmember Templeton reported proposal for Summer Teen
"-� Committee - Summer Program is in the mail to the various groups and agencies
w O Teen Program and will be reviewed in six months with report back to the
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C)= Community Council was requested to consider hiring or current staff
Development Block member to be designated for representation on the Community
Grant Program Development Block Grant program, contract negotiations for
1990 -91 underway and discussion with Human Services Round
Human Services table to commence. Organization chart now being completed
Round Table and if possible a position needs to be scheduled to take
on those responsibilities in event the city joins Round Table
as proposed in the latter part of the year.
Land Use and Councilmember Handmacher, Chairman of the Land Use and Trans -
Transportation portation Planning Committee, reported presentation by Les
Planning Com- Schwab Tire Center representative regarding zoning code amend -
mittee ment, the committee advising zoning code amendments to be re-
viewed in future planning cycle with Planning Commission.
Planning Staff Greg Moore, Land Use Manager, advised of vast volume of permit
applications more than 80 issued and fees in excess of $200,000
New Planner hired generated. A new Planner is hired and another coming on staff
a second scheduled in April or May. Priority of hiring Zoning Code Enforcement
April or May Officer was discussed concensus of committee to move ahead
Zoning Code with this position immediately. MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED
Enforcement BY STEAD TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
FOR REVIEW AND REPORT BACK AS TO BUDGETARY ALLOCATION. CARRIED.
Goodwill Games Chairman Handmacher reported requests were reviewed from the
Banner requests school district, Goodwill Games Committee and Summer Fest
School District, Committee to place banners throughout the city for Goodwill
Goodwill Games Games. The zoning code allows public service message banners
Committee to be placed by the city the school district likely valid, the
Summerfest Goodwill Games group to be notified if they want to raise the
money and donate it to the city for installation of the banners
the city could undertake that task and that would conform to
the zoning code, Planning staff to notify the requesting party.
Summerfest request under review.
Plats Pending Plats and other projects pending action before the city were
Before the City outlined in report of Kay Shoudy. Three projects were recom-
mended to be referred back to King County for completion.
Projects to be Brooklake Village, Self storage facility on 16th Avenue and
returned to King Multi - family project on 18th Avenue near Steel Lake. MOVED BY
County for HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY GATES, THE THREE PROJECTS LISTED IN
processing THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION BE TAKEN QFF Exhibit "A" of BALD
• INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, CAG. 90 -25, AND BE SENT BACK TO KING
COUNTY FOR COMPLETION OF PROCESSING. CARRIED.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
S OLD BUSINESS (Cont.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Land Use Committee Committee Chairman Handmacher reported schedule of Public
Public Hearings Hearing dates for Preliminary Plats as follows:
Set on Six 5/1/90 Dash Pointe /Grousepoint
Preliminary Plats 5/10/90 Parkwood Campus /Campus Ridge
5/17/90 Campus Park /Soundview Manor
MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY STEAD, COUNCIL FIX HEARING
w DATES ON THE SIX PLATS AS OUTLINED. CARRIED.
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cc Campus Highlands Campus Highlands existing plat , 4th year extension request
w w Plat - 4th Year by Quadrant was reviewed by the Land Use Committee. The
v Extension extension request was referred to the Special Meeting Agenda
of May 10, 1990.
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Land Use Planning Scope of Work as proposed by Kay Shoudy for the Land Use
and Transportation Inventory. Mike Delles was requested to prepare Scope of
Plan Work for Transporation Plan for committee review next Monday.
Planning Commission Planning Commission applicant review process will be discussed
Selection and and recommendation to be presented to Council for Tuesday
Review Process study session agenda.
. Hearing Examiner Councilmember Templeton inquired regarding hiring of a City
Hearing Examiner, City Manager Locke responding that temporary
contracting contemplated Sam Jacobs and Ron McConnell services
possible to be utilized to end of 1990, Council to sit as
interim hearing body for city projects otherwise.
Public Services Councilmember Marks, Pubic Services Committee Chairman, reported
Committee March 30 meeting with briefing by Major Moore, Police Commander
Major Moore Precinct 5, Federal Way, regarding various police department
review of police programs for goodwill games, reserve officer and community
programs
and 1991 program requests received for committee considera-
tion. The committee also reviewed proposed right-of-way
Ordinances - Right ordinance and modified fireworks ordinance. Meeting was
of Way and Fireworks scheduled for 4/13/90 with Jerry Graham to discuss recycling,
Vendor Contracting- also street sweeping proposal and other public works functions
Recycling/Public which might be contracted. Water & Sewer district operation
Works Contracting
Water /Sewer Dist. and Stan Smalley, Vendor contracting, other items under study.
Facilities and Councilmember Stead, Chairman of the Facilities and Personnel
Personnel Committee, reported next meeting scheduled for 4/11/90 at
Committee 7:30 a.m. City vehicle needs were discussed this a.m. and
City Vehicles City Manager Locke authorized to purchase three vehicles
authorized from Hertz and two new cars through state bidding process.
The committee also reviewed site planners design for the
New site for Seatac Executive Building, Financial Center plan to be re-
city hall
City Logo study viewed and report to council forthcoming. City Logo design
and method of selection is under study.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
• OLD BUSINESS (Cont.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation Councilman Webster, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation,
Cultural Arts Cultural Arts Committee, announced meeting April 4, 1990
Committee at 7:30 a.m. to hear presentation by Director of the
Brooklake Community Club and then finalization of the
Acquisition and Comprehensive Planning program for Parks & Recreation in
Management of the City of Federal Way, request for authorization to
Open Space Bond proceed will be submitted to council next week. Also,
Issue Properties regarding the open space project referred to as the 363rd
project, the appraisal is nearing completion on the two
Meeting 4/4/90 Hylebos projects, the interlocal agreement being prepared
7:30 a.m. by the City Attorney,the Washington State Parks & Recreation
Dep't staff to proceed with title reports & appraisals,
negotiations to follow thereafter. Once acquired those
properties would be in ownership of the city and a_manage-
ment agreement advisable with the State Parks & Recreation
Commission for management. The Spring Valley and Adelaide
Lakota project title reports are in process, strategy to
be reviewed regarding hiring of appraisal firms and acquisi-
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W ry ADMINISTRATIVE Mayor Ertel updated the council regarding Open Space Oversight
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\ REPORT - Mayor Committee and request for appointment of David Kaplan and
Ilikt Ertel Dick Burris to serve as members. Appointment of Marianne
Marianne Mitchell Mitchell,the day prior to receipt of our request, as the City
ew w of Federal representative to that council was confirmed.
to represent
0 Federal Way on Mayor Ertel met last Friday with Paul Barden and Metro staff
02 Open Space Over- regarding traffic and transportation aspects of the Goodwill
sight Committee Games further input necessary and another meeting scheduled.
Traffic Impact- Parking and shuttle bus service to be further discussed.
Goodwill Games
Land & Water Mayor Ertel reported attendance at Land & Water Stewardship
Stewardship Conference in King County, sponsored by WSU Extension.:. as to
Conference resources and contacts and information on how to purchase,
reclaim and preserve properties. Representative from the
Trust for Public Lands will meet with council or community.
Retreat date & Discussion with new City Manager McFall,who will begin work
Facilitators on 4/16/90, regarding need for a retreat was reported, dates
tentatively proposed and facilitators, council requested to
look at calendars.
RESOLUTIONS &
ORDINANCES
Res. No. 90 -21 Resolution was read requesting that the King County Council
County requested decline to approve rezone requests which increase population
to deny rezones densities until such time as the two jurisdications have an
which increase opportunity to participate in joint planning for properties
population density adjacent or in close proximity to the corporate limits of
• until joint planning Federal Way. MOVED BY- GATES, SECONDED BY.STEAD,TO ADOPT THE
in place RESOLUTION =AMENDMENT PROPOSED "CONSIDER NOT APPROVING" (Pg. 2),
BE DELETED AND THE WORD "DENY" BE INSERTED. MOVED BY GATES,
SECONDED BY STEAD, TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT. CARRIED.
ORIGINAL MOTION TO ADOPT AS AMENDED CARRIED.
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• FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
• ORDINANCE (cont.) An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington was
Swimming Pools read adopting safety requirements for swimming pools, hot
Hot tubs or spas tubs, or spas and fixing a time when the same shall become
effective. MOVED BY STEAD, SECONDED BY MARKS, TO REFER THE
ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
(Public input to be invited and ordinance to come back from
committee April 17, 1990.)
ORDINANCE Ordinance was placed on introductory reading regulating
Electronic electronic security devices; containing a severability
Security clause, setting an effective date and approving an ordinance
Devices summary for publication. MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY
(False Alarms) MARKS, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE ORDINANCE of the City was placed on introductory reading,
Prohibiting prohibiting prostitution activities; containing a severability
Prostitution clause; setting an effective date and approving an ordinance
Activities summary for publication. MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY
STEAD, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington was read
Regulating d providing for the regulation and licensing of massage parlors
• Massage and public bathhouses; containing a severability clause and
Parlors an approving an ordinance summary for publication. MOVED BY
Bathhouses HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE TO
THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ORDINANCE An Ordinance was introduced for first reading providing for
Licensing and the licensing and regulation of amusement places; containing
Regulation of a severability clause and setting an effective date. MOVED
Amusement Places BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY MARKS, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK
TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE.
Vice -Officer Major Moore, 5th Precinct, Police Department, introduced
Testimony - Sergeant Frank Kinney, Supervisor of a vice - gambling unit who
Adult entertain- testified regarding the adult entertainment and iW.assage
ment /massage parlor parlor businesses operating in Federal Way, outlining the
businesses in arrests and violations. He noted one adult entertainment
Federal Way establishment in Federal Way,history and background explained;
the City Clerk responsible for the city ordinance licensing,
the police the enforcing agency who can go in undercover and
monitor the activities; There are ten licensed practitioners
those operating from residences not evidencing problems but
5 of the establishments having histories of arrests. The City
will need a regulatory officer to monitor compliance with city
code provisions, the County Police having some capability as
undercover agents but licensing division checking as to the
licensing requirements and sanitation they the criminal activity.
Educational requirements of the state RCW and King County help
to control that business activity. After some questions and
answers it was noted the city ordinance adequately covers the
various business activities. PENDING MOTION TO REFER THE
ORDINANCE BACK TO COMMITTEE
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
ORDINANCES (Cont.) Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington was
Salaries of council read, providing for salaries of those councilmembers
and Mayor elected and Mayors elected or appointed to serve terms beginning
after 1/1/92 on or after January 1, 1992; providing for annual increases
in said salaries and providing an effective date. MOVED BY
HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY MARKS, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK
TO THE FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
ORD. NO. 90 -50 Ordinance was read providing for right-of-way Use Permits
Right-of-Way in the City of Federal Way. MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY
Use Permits GATES, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 90 -50 AS READ. ROLL CALL
VOTE RESULTED IN ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCE An Ordinance of the City of Federal Washington was read,
Permit and establishing a permit system and regulations for the sale,
Regulation of handling, discharge and display of fireworks. MOVED BY
Fireworks HANDMACHER TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE AND PLACE ON SPECIAL
MEETING AGENDA NEXT WEEK. MOTION SECONDED BY MARKS AND
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
CITY LOGO AND City Logo and development process had been discussed
DEVELOPMENT previously and deferred prior to incorporation date the
• PROCESS Facilities and Personnel committee recommending panel
from the community to submit process for soliciting ideas
for logo designs, screening for selection and making recom-
mendation to council. The Mayor will select panel of five
to serve in this capacity.
Lease Agreement City Manager Locke outlined provisions of the lease
on present city agreement for use of present fire station site. The
hall facility matter was referred to the Facilities and Personnel Com-
mittee for report back next week.
D.I.R.E. MOVED BY STEAD, SECONDED BY HANDMACHER, TO REFER THE D.I.R.E.
letter regarding LETTER REGARDING WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ACQUISITION TO
Water /Sewer Dist. THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Polygon - SW 344th Gary Young, Polygon, 4030 Lake Wn. Blvd. NE, Suite 201,
Street Extension Kirkland, WA. thanked council for timely processing of the
public hearing on SW 344th Street extension. Also, council
confirmation was requested as to agreement with right -of-
way width of 84 feet and slope not to exceed 12Z on portion
going through the Polygon property. Concensus of council
was clear at study session, official action to follow staff
acknowledgment the two items acceptable otherwise.
Donna Meixner, 33719 32nd Ave. SW., Federal Way, representing
• non- profit organization planning to sell fireworks in the
city expressed disapproval of proposed requirement dealing
with enforcement of "not under 16" as they can go across the
street to illegal stand and purchase also, date of 7 /1_for -
discharge prevents demonstrating what the item does when
the other stand can do so June 28.
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Regular Meeting
April 3, 1990
AUDIENCE COMMENT (Cont.)
Logo for City Lisa Grimes, 2120 South 279th Place, Federal Way,
commented that Logo is needed, however much greater
public input than five persons as proposed deemed to be
advisable and that members of the general public choose a
final design rather than the city council members.
Hearing Examiner H. David Kaplan, 30240 27th Avenue South, Federal Way,
who is not expressed hearing examiner and building in Federal Way
associated with sentiment and wanted record to show several considerations
King County regarding hearing examiners working for or with King County
advisable objectionable, much unhappiness due to discretionary hearing
examiner decisions of King County. The need for someone to
work with the city comprehensive plan and zoning code in
making decisions felt imperative to well being of the
community.
Expenditures Ray McMullen, 1205 South 315th, Federal Way, commented
needing to regarding being for incorporation and election and is now
be curbed bothered regarding expenses to be incurred for retreats,
until city is vehicles, wage increase, not felt to be in best interest in
established keeping costs down until the city is established, fear of
taxation unless spending is curtailed.
• RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE Mayor Ertel declared a recess at 9:05 p.m. to allow council
to hold executive session to discuss possible litigation.
SESSION The council reconvened in regular session at 9:30 p.m.
New Seattle Times Leon Espinoza, Seattle Times reporter, was introduced. He
Reporter present replaces Michelle Flores. Leon is from Riverside, CA and has
watched several cities incorporate also watching litigation
proceedings.
Suburban Cities Mayor Ertel announced Suburban Cities Association legislative
Legislative committee is starting early this year to put together the
Agenda - Input legislative agenda and requests input, April 6 deadline for
invited material to be submitted to Jean Carpenter or Chuck Mize
of Bellevue, hoping to complete by October.
LITIGATION - MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO AUTHORIZE
To void vacation CITY ATTORNEY WALLACE TO INITIATE LITIGATION TO VOID THE
of Foster Rd. KING COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 9338 VACATING PORTION OF G.W.
(So. 312th) FOSTER ROAD. (So. 312th) 2/26/90 action by county council.
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the council
the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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Delores A. Mead, CMM �� City Clerk
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