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Council MIN 05-15-1990 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Municipal Building Council Chambers May 15, 1990 Tuesday-7:00 PM I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ertel called the meeting to order on the 15th day of May, 1990, at the hour of 7:03 p.m., in council chambers, Municipal Building, Federal Way, Washington. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Counci1member Webster ~ed the Pledge of Allegiance. III. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL Mayor Debra Ertel, Deputy Mayor Mary Gates, Councilmembers James V. Handmacher, Joel E. Marks, Robert E. Stead, Lynn J. Templeton and James E. Webster. ~ORRECTED - REFER TO MINUTES OF '/f'1/ <1 () Staff present: J. Brent McFall, City Manager; John B. Wallace, City Attorney; Greg Moore, Acting Community Development Director/Acting Public Works Director; Stephen Clifton, Senior Planner; John Marchione, Assistant to the City Manager; John Hash, Fire Chief; Maureen Swaney, City Clerk and Chris Green, Senior Secretary. Media present: Joe Turner, Morning News Tribune and Kurt Herzog, Federal Way News. IV. PROCLAMATION 1. KID'S FISHING DERBY Mayor Ertel read the proclamation which urged the community to support the kid's fishing derby to be held at Steel Lake on June 9, 1990. Mr. Lachapelle, president of the South King County Chapter of Northwest Steelhead and Salmon Council of Trout Unlimited, accepted this proclamation and thanked the mayor and city council; he distributed copies of the registration forms to the councilmembers. COpy City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 2 V. AUDIENCE COMMENT Mr. Van Phillips, 4801 Dunbar Drive, told the council he was the operator of Humdinger Fireworks in Federal Way. His company had applied for licenses and permits through King County for a stand located at 288th and Military Road. He said the new Federal Way ordinance requires that fireworks stands be 250 feet away from gasoline and his site only allows a distance of 242 feet. Mr. Phillips said he is unable to adjust the location to be within the regulation. He requested the council consider a variance on this 250-foot distance so that he could continue to operate. Mr. McFall informed the council that the ordinance does not allow any relief, but if the council would like, this ordinance could be amended to shorten the distance, or another alternative would be to give authority to the fire marshal to grant relief if the distance does not constitute a hazard. Councilmember Webster said this matter would have to be dealt with by June 5, 1990 or it would be too late. Mayor Ertel said that the Public Service Committee can review the request at their meeting next week. Mr. Jerry Adamson, 2711 27th Avenue South told the council that Star Lake Road has a parking problem and said a tow truck has been abandoned and parked there for approximately 7 weeks. Additionally, there is a problem with the parking of oversize vehicles. Mr. Adamson left photographs for the council's information. Mayor Ertel told Mr. Adamson the council is aware of the problems in this area and assured him the matter is being reviewed. Councilmember Templeton asked if Major Moore could check out the tow truck situation and serve notice and/or impound the vehicle. Mr. McFall told the council there were many similar parking problems in this area and there will be enforcement. VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Ertel explained the appointment process for the newly-established planning commission. She said that the council needs to take formal action to confirm the applicant selections. Counci1member Handmacher asked Mr. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 3 Wallace for information on the need to reflect length of terms. Mr. Wallace said the ordinance provides for initial terms of one, two and three years. Mayor Ertel told the council that she has developed a drawing for these initial terms. Councilmember Handmacher moved to confirm the appointments of the following to the planning commission: David Van Hoose, Phil Watkins, Mark Freitas, Diana Noble-Gulliford, Dick Burris, Duane Denny, Jeffrey Paradee, Robert Griebenow and Chuck Hindman, and that the city council establish length of term for each planning commission member by subsequent motion; Second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes At this time the planning commission members drew lots for their initial terms of office as follows: David VanHoose Phil Watkins Mark Freitas Diana Noble-Gulliford Dick Burris Duane Denny Jeffrey Paradee Robert Griebenow Chuck Hindman 2 Years 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year 3 Years 1 Year 3 Years 1 Year 2 Years Councilmember Handmacher moved that terms be designated as follows: 1-Year terms for Diane Noble-Gulliford, Duane Denny and Robert Griebenow, 2-Year terms for David Van Hoose, Mark Freitas and Chuck Hindman, and 3-Year terms for Phil Watkins, Dick Burris and Jeffrey Paradee; Second by Counci1member Webster. Deputy Mayor Gates said the City of Federal Way was blessed with wonderful applicants and the planning commission will be second-to-none in Washington. Councilmember Handmacher confirmed that the length of terms won't prohibit reappointment. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 4 Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes Councilmember Handmacher asked Mr. McFall if he would check with the Association of Washington Cities on upcoming classes for planning commission members. Mr. McFall said staff would come up with some training opportunities and then a review of the comprehensive plan. Mayor Ertel mentioned that AWC was sponsoring a growth management seminar in Tacoma soon; it may be worthwhile for the commissioners and maybe even the council. Councilmember Templeton clarified that the planning commission will select their own chairperson. Mayor Ertel added that the commission will also establish their own process. Councilmember Stead thanked all the citizens who had applied for appointment and who were willing to serve the city. 2. DASH POINTE - Permit No. S068921 Stephen Clifton, Community Development Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report that had been discussed at the May 1, 1990 council meeting. He said that the council, on May 1, 1990 expressed concerns about drainage and open space. The resolution on this evening's agenda references the hearings examiner's recommendation to King County and contains the preliminary staff report. The resolution before the council this evening would approve the preliminary plat with additional conditions relating to a surface water drainage system which would be approved by SWM and that a fee in lieu of dedication would be made payable to the city. Deputy Mayor Gates asked questions on the wetlands distances. Mr. Clifton said the proposal exceeds the setback from the wetland according to King County standards which will reduce the total lots from 42 to 36 for this development. He reminded the council that SWM will still have to analyze before they give engineering approval. Counci1member Templeton was given information on how the in-lieu-of fee formula is computed. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 5 a. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Approving the Preliminary Plat of Dash Pointe, King County Building and Land File No. 689-21 (Next Resolution #90-26) Councilmember Handmacher moved to approve Resolution No. 90-26; Second by Counci1member Marks. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes 3. GROUSEPOINTE III - Permit No. S89PO062 a. Mr. Clifton reviewed the staff report on this preliminary plat which had been continued from the May 1, 1990 meeting because of concerns expressed by the council relating to half-street improvements on SW 342nd which borders the south edge of the property. He informed the council that since the last council meeting, staff has developed three alternatives for consideration by the council which includes (1) grant the approval with conditions listed in the King County Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendations which would leave the half-street improvements serving lots 6-l2, and staff feels it is important to require curb, gutter and sidewalks along SW 342nd adjacent to the site for pedestrian safety, (2) same as alternative 1, but in addition, require a curb and gutter along the south edge of SW 342nd which would address the May l, 1990 council concerns, or (3) grant the approval requiring full street improvements for the entire length of the development even if it means providing such improvements on the subject property. Mr. Clifton told the council that staff recommended a combination of alternatives 1 and 2 amending condition 11 of the King County Hearing Examiner's Report and Recommendation. Discussion continued on street issues. Mr. McFall informed the council that the street proposal being recommended would still have the normal-width travel lanes but may not have a parking strip on the other side of the street which could result in traffic flow slowing; only gutters and curbs would be constructed. In response to a question from Mayor Ertel, Mr. Wallace said it is the city's duty to have a reasonably safe travel surface with adequate signing; this is discretionary by the council. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 6 Mayor Ertel concluded that concern still remains on the half-street issue at this time for future development and risks. Councilmember Handmacher moved to approve the preliminary plat but adopt alternative no. 3 to require full street improvements for the length of the property; Second by Councilmember Stead. Councilmember Handmacher explained his rational for this motion is for good and prudent planning. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes Note to the Record: No action was taken on the resolution listed on the council agenda; action will be taken when amendments are completed. Councilmember Webster commended staff for the use of the graphics shown for tonight's hearings. 4. FORMATION OF RECYCLING TASK FORCE Mr. McFall said no solicitation has occurred for citizens to serve on this proposed task force. He said he needed council direction on how to proceed. Councilmember Marks said he would envision a citizen committee looking at recycling and other services to be provided; the committee could appoint the task force with the council's blessing and the task force would sit for a 2-month work period to come up with a program. Mr. McFall said that staff can bring back a report to council with a proposal to implement this task force; the council may wish to consider appointing a fairly good sized group - maybe all citizens who apply for the committee. Ideal size would be 7 to 9 members. Councilmember Stead moved to approve that the committee have the authority to appoint this task force; Second by Councilmember Marks. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 7 Counci1member Webster moved to amend the motion to have the committee bring back a recommendation to council on size of task force, work plan proposal and expected completion date; Second by Counci1member Stead. Amendment to motion passed as follows: Handmacher Yes Templeton Yes Gates Yes Ertel Yes Marks Yes Stead Yes Webster Yes Motion, as amended, passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes VII. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Handmacher asked why items 4 and 5 were listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr. McFall explained that those items were considered routine. Councilmember Handmacher requested that items 4 and 5 be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. 1- 2. 3. Approval of Minutes Approval of Vouchers for May 1 and May 15, 1990 Approval of Lease between King County and City of Federal Way - Municipal Building Councilmember Webster moved to approve the Consent Agenda with corrections to the minutes and items 1, 2 and 3; Second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes 4. Second Reading Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Establishing Office Hours for the Operation of City Hall (Next Ordinance #90-58) Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 8 Motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-58 by Deputy Mayor Gates; Second by Councilmember Marks. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Yes Yes Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes VIII. SECOND READING ORDINANCE 1. An Ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington,Providing for Salaries of those Councilmembers and Mayors Elected or Appointed to Serve Terms Beginning on or after January l, 1992; and Providing an Effective Date Motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-59 by Councilmember Stead; Second by Councilmember Marks. Councilmember Templeton moved to amend the salary levels from $400 to $750 for city council and $900 for mayor; Second by Councilmember Stead. Councilmember Templeton explained how state law mandates mayor and councilmember salaries and that the amended amount reflects a recommendation from the personnel committee. He said the citizens expect a decision and he would urge the council to act on the committee recommendation first. Counci1member Handmacher concurred with Councilmember Templeton saying he has given this matter much thought and commented on the statutory authority which requires salaries be set. He said the committee had done a survey and these amounts are comparable with other cities; he will support the amendment. Councilmember Webster said he had felt the need to wait and still feels that way, but will support the motion. Councilmember Marks said the timing for this issue is inappropriate and a breach of promise; we don't have the funds like some other cities and this decision is not right. He urged the council not to vote for this. Deputy Mayor Gates said the council can't avoid a decision and she is ready to make a decision but is comfortable with the mandated salary amounts. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 9 Councilmember Templeton said the point is that the committee came forth with the recommendation and any committee recommendation needs to be accepted or rejected. Amendment to the motion passed as follows: Handmacher Yes Templeton Yes Gates No Ertel Yes Marks No Stead Yes Webster Yes Motion, as amended, passed as follows: Handmacher CORRECTED. REFER TO Ga tes MINUTES OF -'~;;;f./9 0 Marks Webster Yes No No ~ï(> Templeton Ertel Stead Yes Yes Yes Councilmember Marks excused himself from the meeting at approximately 8:25 p.m. IX. RESOLUTION 1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan; Appointing the ICMA Retirement Corporation to Serve as Administrator of the Plan; Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Declaration of Trust of the ICMA Retirement Trust and Providing that the City Manager or the Manager's Designee shall be the Coordinator for the Program Mr. McFall informed the council this resolution was on the agenda prematurely and has not been before the committee; it will be scheduled for another council meeting. X. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM CONTINUED 5. Approval of Date and Time for Public Hearing on Campus Park Preliminary Plat Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to set the public hearing date for June 5, 1990; Second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Templeton Yes - J. or-Ertel ~ ~ Stead Yes Yes Yes Yes City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 10 XI. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Handmacher said the council will discuss the 6-Year Transportation plan at their study session set for May 22, 1990; this plan has to be adopted by July I, 1990 so the council needs to approve the plan in the latter part of June, 1990, after a public hearing. Councilmember Handmacher commented on the post legislative transportation forum. He said the council had received information and he would like to have councilmember input. He summarized the local option and the Metro tax proposals. Councilmember Templeton deferred his report to Deputy Mayor Gates regarding the Summer Teen Program; since the Boys and Girls Club had applied he had had to step back. Deputy Mayor Gates told the council that this committee had met several times and gave samples of ideas from the teens. She said the program will begin June 15, 1990 and last for ten consecutive weeks; the Boys and Girls Club will be the lead agency and do the staffing. Deputy Mayor Gates provided information on the marketing aspect of this program plus how it will be evaluated. Deputy Mayor Gates moved that we award the $5,000 grant to the Boys and Girls Club as the lead agency; Second by Councilmember Stead. Councilmembers Webster and Templeton announced they would abstain from voting. Councilmembers Handmacher and Stead commended the committee. Motion passed as follows: Handmacher Gates Marks Webster Yes Yes Absent Abstain Templeton Ertel Stead Abstain Yes Yes Councilmember Templeton reminded the council that the next meeting would be at 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 1990; the May 18, 1990 meeting has been cancelled. Councilmember Templeton reported on the status of the Community Development Block Grant program. Deputy Mayor Gates informed the councilmembers that a draft licensing proposal will be discussed at 7:00 A.m., May 18th so that all Federal Way businesses will become duly licensed. city Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 11 Counci1member Templeton mentioned a King County Work Training program opportunity for the city. Councilmember Stead announced a meeting to be held on May 23, 1990, at 7:30 A.M., to discuss council meeting procedures. Councilmember Webster said a parks meeting will be held at 7:30 A.M., May 16, 1990, and will include a briefing on Family Fest and the comprehensive plan effort. At 8:00 A.M. the junior football program will be discussed. Mayor Ertel told the council that Metro will hold two hearings at Federal Way City Hall relating to bus route change proposals. These hearings are set for May 21 and 22, 1990. She said she concurred with Councilmember Stead that staff should give testimony on May 2l, 1990. She concluded her Metro report by commenting on the senior's door-to-door transportation program. Mayor Ertel announced she would be going to Pittsburg for the weekend. Mayor Ertel said she would be attending water availability meetings for the puget Sound area and would report back on a regular basis. Deputy Mayor Gates said she will be attending the King County 2000 meeting on behalf of the mayor and will provide copies of information for the councilmembers. Counci1member Webster suggested that Metro might explore the possibility of a shuttle during the holidays to run through the central business district; this shuttle could probably run every 15 minutes--park once and use the shuttle. The Chamber of Commerce and the businesses could be involved. Mayor Ertel said this could be brought up during the upcoming hearing. Councilmember Handmacher said that maybe the businesses could form a transportation district. Mr. McFall cautioned the council that a business improvement district program could generate some controversy. City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 1990 - Page 12 XI. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. McFall reported on the open house for the public at the Goodwill Games Pool which will be either June 27 or 28, 1990. Several activities are being considered and there is tremendous potential. He said that it isn't necessary to provide additional insurance for Family Fest as long as the city officially recognizes the event; there is a need to officially appoint a steering committee. There will be a resolution on a future council agenda. Councilmember Templeton said there had been a recent citizen complaint about tree cutting and he wanted the councilmembers to know that the complaint was taken care of with tremendous response time. Counci1member Templeton thanked Mr. McFall for planning the recent council retreat. Congratulations were extended to John Marchione on the recent birth of a son. XII. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mark Freitas thanked the council for confirming his appointment to the planning commission and challenged the council to provide this commission with good projects. XIII. ADJOURNMENT With no further busines come before the council, the meeting was adjourned t the hour of 9:l6 P.M.