Council MIN 04-17-1990 RegularFEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Municipal Building REGULAR MEETING April 17, 1990
Council Chambers Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER Debra Ertel, Mayor, called the regular meeting of the Federal
Way City Council to order.
PLEDGE OF Boy Scout Stan Edwards in attendance for merit badge, led the
ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF DEBRA G. ERTEL, Mayor, MARY E. GATES, Deputy Mayor, JAMES W.
COUNCILMEMBERS HANDMACHER, JOEL E. MARKS, ROBERT E. STEAD, LYNN J. TEMPLETON
AND JAMES WEBSTER.
STAFF PRESENT BRENT MC FALL, City Manager, PATRICK T. FLOYD, Assistant City
Manager, JOHN B. WALLACE, City Attorney, BRUCE LORENTZEN,
Building Official, GREG MOORE, Land Use Manager, DELORES A.
MEAD, City Clerk and CHRIS GREEN, Senior Secretary.
PRESS IN KURT HERZOG, Federal Way News, (Official City Newspaper), LEON
ATTENDANCE ESPINOZA, Seattle Times, DAN VOELPEL, News Tribune and GEORGE
FOSTER, Seattle Post Intelligencer.
SPECIAL Special Presentation of Poster Contest Awards, D.A.R.E.,
PRESENTATION- Say No to Drugs program was conducted at this time. The
Say No To Drugs poster contest was sponsored by the Federal Way Elks, Dick
Poster Contest Mayer, presenting the awards assisted by Stan Fuller and
Awards officers Rutschli and McDonald, DARE Key Chains also distributed.
The winning posters were displayed at the front of the Council
Chambers, certificates presented as follows:
AUDIENCE COHMENT
Mark Twain
School dangers
to students - No
traffic control,
sidewalks and
animal control
needed.
Grand prize Winner: Anthony Perez, Grade 6, Lake Dolloff
Elementary School, his entire class to receive ice cream
as well.
5th Grade: 1st Place Jung -Eun Park, Valhalla Elementary
4th Grade: 2nd Place Michael Lujan, Lakeland Elementary
5th Grade: lst Place Jennifer Page, Nautilus Elementary
2nd Place, Sandra Harrell, Panther Lake Elementary
6th Grade: 1st Place, Jaylynn Johnson, Brigadoon Elementary
2nd Place, Kara Butts, Nautilus Elementary
Poem on back of Jennifer's poster was read to the assembly.
Mayor Ertel thanked the Elks and D.A.R.E. for this community
educational program and congratulated the students for their
winning posters and thanked all for coming to the council meeting.
Kathy Campola, 28624 21st Avenue South, Federal Way, 98003,
called attention to need for sidewalks and traffic control
in vicinity of Mark Twain Elementary School. Parked cars are
on one side and some junk cars are left there, no buses and
concern expressed for safety of the children, dogs also loose
in the area. Public Services Committee will review the matter.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
AUDIENCE COMMENT (Coot.)
City urged to Edward Stickel, 1228 S.W. 296th Street, Federal Way, 98023,
defer action stated the city Logo should reflect the city name and council
on Logo until was urged to defer official selection of a city Logo until
city name is voters have decided regarding an official name. This matter
resolved under review by Council of the Whole.
Massage Leslee Jo Peterson submitted letter and brochure regarding
Practitioners massage therapists and on behalf of the Federal Way "Massage
request for for Health" therapists expressed objection to reference in
word change in the proposed ordinance to massage ap rlors, felt to be a
ordinance stigma to the massage health profession. It was also felt
as health care professionals they should not be required to
be further licensed and regulated by the city already being
licensed by the state and that licensed massage practitioners
be exempt from the ordinance. This matter is under review by
the Public Services Committee.
Council Al Brandt, 29014 20th Avenue South, Federal Way, spoke in
Salaries objection to any increase in council salaries, community
council members working for years with no salary. Also,
not knowing what revenues will be available should be a
consideration, the other cities with salaries comparable to
that proposed being incorporated longer.
Mark Twain Lisa Grimes, 2120 South 279th Street, Federal Way, 98003,
School area called attention to map distributed of the Mark Twain school
Retention Ponds area and retention pond locations and 12ft. deep in spots
after the rains and needing attention as concerns safety of
the children.
Spring Cleanup Mary Ehlis, 31009 49th Avenue S.W. urged participation in
Program Spring Clean Program on Saturday at 9:00 a.m., bags to be
provided also refreshments,starting at the water and sewer
district property. Car litter bags were distributed.
F.W. Elks, Neil Burkel, 32736 35th Ave. SW, Federal Way, a member of
interest in the Elks, noted the organization has sold its building and
land for new is now looking for land and the parcel they are interested in
building has been reclassified as MP and a Lodge would no longer be
permitted. City Manager McFall advised a planning staff
member will contact Mr. Burkel.
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation by Mayor Ertel was read joining with the
Welcome to Council, City staff and Citizens of Federal Way in greeting
Brent McFall new City Manager Brent McFall and extending him a warm
welcome to the City of Federal Way.
Victim Rights Proclamation by Maryor Ertel proclaimed April 22 through 28,
Week 1990 as "Victim Rights Week" in Federal Way, all citizens
requested to join in the observance.
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Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
PROCLAMATIONS (Cont.)
"Sexual Assault Proclamation by Mayor Ertel proclaimed April 22 through
Awareness Week" April 28, 1990 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Week" in the
4/22/90- 4/28/90 City of Federal Way and all citizens were urged to join
in the observance.
CONSENT AGENDA Consent agenda items are distributed in advance of the
council meetings, require routine council action and are
adopted in a single motion without discussion.
Minute Approval Councilmember Handmacher called attention to correction to
2/14/90, 2/27/90 minutes of 2/27, Pg. 12, RS 7600 should be RS 9600.
3/6, 3/13 and
3/20/90
VOUCHER APPROVAL Finance Committee Chairman, Councilmember Gates, reported
Nos. 100098- 1000115,Committee approval of Vouchers Nos. 100098-100115/100117 -
100117- 1000156, 1000156 in total sum of $120,304.07, and certification
$120,304.07 as to receipt of merchandise and /or services received.
Council approval for payment was recommended.
CORRESPONDENCE Summons & Complaint, City vs. Icing County, et al - Vacation
Vacation,(S. 312th) of portion of G. W. Foster Road (South 312th) (Information -
portion of G.W. Attorney Wallace previously authorized to appeal the
Foster Rd. vacation of this street)
Speed on 6th Letter from Edgar A. Engelhardt, 32083 6th Ave. SW., Federal
Avenue - danger Way, 98023 advised of car count on 6th Ave. SW, between 320th
to children and 330th in Campus Woods and over 1200 cars monitored in 24
hours. In concern for safety of the children in the area it
was requestion that the streets be made one way or stop signs
be installed. Referred to the Public Services Committee.
Legislation Letter from Stephen R. Crooks, 33731 31st Avenue SW, Federal
requested to Way, 98023, requested an ordiannce be created to prohibit
prohibit truck truck or major automobile repairs on residential properties
or auto repair within the city. Also, that automobile fluids not be
in residential dumped onto any residential properties, vacant lots, sewer
areas. lines or commercial properties or city -owned property.
Referred to the Land Use Committee=.
Logo selection Ed Stickel, 1228 SW 296th Street, Federal Way, 98023, noted
delay urged until newspaper article regarding process for selection of a Logo
city name change for the city which he felt to be premature and urged the
is resolved council defer action until a city name has been resolved.
Referred to Committee of the Whole.
Safety of Carolanne Watness, Principal, Twin Lakes Elementary School,
children in expressed concern regarding further commercial and business
Twin Lakes area development in the Twin Lakes area as regards student safety.
Lack of bus service to Hoyt Road area and more cars, strangers
big trucks, noise and construction serving to confuse and
frighten the children, over 200 in each of 3 recesses. Referred
to the Public Services Committee.
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Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
CONSENT AGENDA (Cont.)
City Logo John v. Patterson, Jr., 3955 S.W. 316th Street, noted request
received from Ed Stickel urging friends to drop a line
concerning a city Logo and that consideration of such was
agreed to be premature when a city name change petition is
in process. The letter was referred to the Committee of
the Whole.
MOVED BY TEMPLETON, SECONDED BY WEBSTER, TO ADOPT THE
CONSENT AGENDA. CARRIED.
OLD BUSINESS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget, Finance
and Insurance
Committee, Budget
Review
Meeting 4/27/90
at 7:00 a.m.
Councilmember Gates, Chairman of the Budget, Finance and
Insurance Committee, announced a meeting was-held Friday,
4/13/90 at 7:00 a.m. to begin looking at -the budget from
the standpoint of the first revenues to come into the city
(but not Sales Tax or Property Tax,) the city solvent and
operating month to month at present. Council discussed
the need for a Code Enforcement Officer as well as a
receptionist for that area, due to number of phone calls
coming in. The Code Enforcement Officer is budgeted and
can be expedited, the receptionist to be funded through
reserves in that budget. MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY
HANDMACHER, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO HIRE A CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND RECEPTIONIST FOR THE BUILDING AND
LAND USE AREA WITH OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED AND FUNDING TO
BE FROM THE CURRENT BUDGET ACCORDINGLY. CARRIED. Meeting
was announced for 4/27/90, at 7:00 a.m.
Human Services Councilmember Templeton, Chairman of the Human Services
Committee Committee announced meeting on Friday, 4/20/90 at 7:00 a. m.
Meeting, 4/20/90 Maureen McLaughlin, Director of Human Services with King
7.00 a.m. County to be present and Bob Davis from the group called
PHASES.
Land Use Committee Councilmember Handmacher, Chairman of the Land Use and
Transportation Committee, announced meeting 4/23/90 at
Meeting 4/23/90 7:00 p.m. the primary agenda item to make first cuts in
7:00 p.m. applicants for Planning Commission, 54 applications in
hand to date. Meeting on Monday open to all councilmembers,
Executive Session that meeting to be an Executive Session the 54 names to be
Planning Commission cut to 18, criteria for selection circulated to council for
Selection review prior to the meeting. Staff was requested to place
dots on a map so council might have an idea of the geographic
spread of applicants.
Parks & Recreation, Councilmember Webster, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation,
Cultural Arts Cultural Arts Committee, reported meeting and discussion on
Committee the Panther Lake site in terms of the drainage situation and
the need for a schematic master plan for that site. Some
further study is required concerning the cost, report to
be forthcoming later. Also, Randy Pearson, State Parks &
Recreation Commission staff, Hylebos expert, reviewed the
map and how various projects within the open space bond
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
OLD BUSINESS (Cont.)
C014MITTEE REPORTS
Parks & Recreation
Cultural Arts
Committee
Meeting 5/2/90
7:30 a.m.
Facilities and
Personnel
Committee
Review of Council
rules & procedures
Public Services
Committee
Meeting 4/27/90
8:00 a.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE
REPORTS
issue fit in with the existing Hylebos wetlands state
park and whether the Brooklake Community Club should be
included, the concensus was to include through title
report and appraisal phase and then another look will
be taken in that regard. The proposed steering committee
for the Comprehensive Plan for a Master Parks & Recreation
Program, to be further discussed at study session of the
council, recommendation to be made to drop the council
member from the committee. Meeting was announced to be
held on May 2, 1990 at 7:30 a.m., agenda to make first
cut of consultants making proposals for the Comprehensive
Plan for Parks & Recreation and Open Space.
Councilmember Stead, Chairman of the Personel and Facilities
Committee, reported review of site planning for the two sites
for city hall, the new City Manager requested to make a report
at meeting tomorrow. Meeting announced for Wednesday, April
25, 1990 at 7:30 a.m. to discuss council procedures and
general rules and regulations.
Councilmember Marks, Chairman of the Public Services
Committee, reported review of seven ordinances and on
Friday, April 27 at 8:00 a.m., the committee will meet
to again hear from Jerry Graham regarding recycling.
Letter from Major Moore requested the Gilmore Research
Group talk to the council about community policing, time
to be set.
City Manager Brent McFall reminded the Council of the
public hearings scheduled for Preliminary Plats in May
and confirmed retreat scheduled for May 4 and 5, 1990,
location not yet determined.
ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES Proposed ordinance was read adopting safety requirements
Swimming pools, for swimming pools, hot tubs or spas and fixing a time
hot tubs or spas when the same shall become effective. Some discussion
ensued regarding discrepancies and unclear wording and
it was subsequently MOVED BY WEBSTER, SECONDED BY HAND -
MACHER, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE CITY ATTORNEY
FOR CLARIFICATION AND RETURN FOR CONSIDERATION NEXT WEEK.
CARRIED.
ORD. NO. 90 -52 Ordinance was read regulating electronic security devices;
Electronic containing a severability clause; setting an effective date
Security and approving an ordinance summary for publication.
MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY GATES, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE RESULTED IN ALL AYES. CARRIED.
(First reading 4/3/90).
Smoke Alarms Councilmember Marks inquired regarding smoke alarm
requirements when_ selling houses, discussion following
as to advisability in other instances, and how to enforce,
apartment requirements noted, matter to be discussed further.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS
ORDINACES (Cont.)
ORD. 90 -53 An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington was
Prohibiting read prohibiting prostitution activities; containing a
Prostitution severability clause; setting an effective date and
Activities approving a summary for publication. MOVED BY MARKS,
SECONDED BY STEAD, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL
CALL..VOTE RESULTED IN ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
Massage Parlors Ordinance was read providing for the regulation and
and Public licensing of Massage Parlors and Public Bathhouses;
Bathhouses containing a severability clause and approving an ordinance
summary for publication. MOVED BY STEAD, SECONDED BY GATES,
TO REFER THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
TO ALLOW INPUT FROM THE LICENSED-MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS. CARRIED.
The committee will meet Friday , 4/24/90 on this matter.
Licensing and Ordinance was read providing for the licensing and regulation
Regulation of of amusement places; containing a severability clause and
Amusement Places setting an effective date. MOVED BY MARKS, SECONDED BY STEAD,
TO REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE WHOLE ON APRIL 24, 1990. MOTION CARRIED.
ORD. 90 -54 An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington was
Permit System read, establishing a permit system and regulations for the
for Fireworks sale, handling, discharge and display of fireworks. MOVED
BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED BY GATES, TO REMOVE THE LANGUAGE
"UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT" CARRIED. MOVED BY HAND -
MACHER, SECONDED BY GATES, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED. ROLL CALL VOTE FOLLOWED RESULTING IN FIVE AYES,
AND TWO NO VOTE, TEMPLETON AND WEBSTER OPPOSING. CARRIED.
Salaries of Ordinance was read providing for salaries of councilmembers
Councilmembers or Mayors whose terms begin on or after January 1, 1992,
after 1/1/92 providing for annual increases in said salaries and pro-
viding an effective date. MOVED BY STEAD TO ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. It was
called to attention that statute RCW 35A.13.040 requires
that salary be set, such salary to be effective 1/1/93.
Objection expressed to C.P.I. wording in the proposed
ordinance, matter to be further discussed at a later time.
MOVED BY HANDMACHER TO TABLE THE MATTER UNTIL THE FIRST
WEEK IN MAY AND THAT THE MATTER BE DISCUSSED FURTHER IN
STUDY SESSION PREVIOUS THERETO. MOTION SECONDED BY GATES.
CARRIED, STEAD AND MARKS OPPOSING.
PROPOSED Ordinance was placed on introductory reading providing
ORDINANCE for the regulation of pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers;
Pawnbrokers and containing a severability clause and approving an ordinance
Secondhand Dealers summary for publication. MOVED BY GATES, SECONDED BY
HANDMACHER, TO REFER THE ORDINANCE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
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Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
ORDINANCES /RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
RES. No. 90 -25 A Resolution of the City of Federal Way, Washington was read
establishing a route corridor for the extension of S.W. 344th
Street within the city limits of the city. MOVED BY HANDMACHER,
SECONDED BY TEMPLETON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 90 -25. CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hylebos park Councilmember Webster, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation
property Cultural Arts Committee, reported receipt of Interlocal
acquisition Agreement with Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
as concerns their acting as our agent in securing title
Interlocal insurance and appraisals and acquistion of the Hylebos park
Agreement under property acquisition. The Committee will review the document
Review and present recommendation at the neat council meeting.
Letter of Intent Councilmember Webster reported need for letter of intent to
to apply for
the Interagency Commission for Outdoor Recreation which is the
matching grant
state agency which administers the matching grant program
funds to acquire
for acquisition and /or development of outdoor recreation areas
outdoor recrea-
in the state for both state and local agencies. Part of the
tion areas in
application process for an agency to be eligible to apply
Federal Way
is that a letter of intent be sent to the IAC prior to May 1,
giving an indication of intent to apply for a grant for the
acquisition of a piece of property. It does not. obligate the
city but keeps the city eligible for matching funds in the
event it wishes to participate MOVED BY WEBSTER, SECONDED
BY GATES, TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SEND A LETTER TO
THE INTERAGENCY FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION INDICATING THAT THE
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY MAY BE MAILING APPLICATION FOR MATCHING
GRANT FONDS FOR A PIECE OF PROPERTY FOR PARKLANDS DURING THE
CALENDAR YEAR OF 1990. MOTION CARRIED.
Human Services
Councilmember Templeton, Chairman of the Human Services
Providers and
Committee inquired regarding release of funds to the various
contracts for
human service providers in the city. Attention was called
funding -Staff
to the need for contract agreements to be executed wherein
assistance
fund recipients specify the services to be provided and any
needed
conditions that that city may have on the use of those funds
along with a reporting requirement as to activities and the
level of support being provided with that funding. Council -
member Templeton advised of the need for staff to assist with
these programs and also a staff member needed to be assigned
to assist with negotiations for the Community Development
Block Grant Program for a two -year cycle. City Manager McFall
was requested to provide the necessary staff support for the
Human Services Committee meeting on Friday and for the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Joint Planning
Councilmember Handmacher called attention to proposed agree -
with King Co.
ment with King County for joint planning and it was determined
the matter would be discussed at the upcoming special meeting.
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 17, 1990
NEW BUSINESS: (Coot.)
Letter regarding Discussion ensued regarding requests concerning the
Mark Twain School Mark Twain School area and hazards to the children,
area and the also as regards potential problem of retention ponds
Retention problem in the area. The two matters were referred to the
in that area Public Services Committee.
Hylebos Wetlands Deputy Mayor Gates reminded council of the Earth day
Park - Earth Day Bog Walk event at Hylebos wetlands park area inviting
Bog Walk participation,some dramatic improvements to be seen in
the area.
Goodwill Games Councilmember Gates, in response to citizen requests
discussion as to how to get onto the agenda for the next council
session to talk about the Goodwill Games and city par-
ticipation. This matter was referred to the next
study session on 4/24/90.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Inquiry regarding Ralph Horn, 25954 130th Place SE, Rent, inquired regarding
processing of Bayview Town House project not appearing on either Exhibit
permit A or B, permit already for pick up when the city was in-
corporated and this not included. The project has been
reviewed by the Land Use Committee and was approved for
finalization by the County. MOVED BY HANDMACHER, SECONDED
BY WEBSTER, THAT PERMIT C 88 -1693 KNOWN AS BAYVIEW TOWN
HOUSES, BE REFERRED BACK TO KING COUNTY FOR PROCESSING.
CARRIED.
Smoke Detector
BOB HASH, Interim Fire Chief, 32446 7th Place South,
Program in
called attention to remarks concerning smoke alarms
Federal Way
in Federal Way residences. He advised that the fire
department has had a program in place for several years
that when a firefighter goes into a residence where there
is no smoke alarm in operation a smoke detector is installed
free of charge (not usually in rental units); that this is
one of the most significant life saving equipment known.
The fire department stands ready to assist the city in
such program. The Fire Chief confirmed a representative
would be present at the Public Services Committee meeting
on Friday.
Farewell Roast
Councilmember Webster reminded the assembly of farewell
and Toast for
dinner at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club for Interim
City Manager
City Manager Al Locke tomorrow evening and those desiring
Al Locke
to make remarks or make presentations were requested to
advise the staff so they could be included on the program.
ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business to come before the
Council the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Delores A. Mead, CMC, C y Clerk
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