Council MIN 08-07-1990 Regular
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City of Federal Way, Washington
Municipal Building - City Council Chambers
August 7, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ertel called the City Council regular meeting to
order at the hour of 7:05 p.m., on the 7th day of August,
1990, in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Federal Way,
Washington.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Counci1member Templeton led the flag salute.
III.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
Present: Mayor Debra Ertel, Deputy Mayor Mary Gates and
Councilmembers Jim Handmacher, Lynn Templeton, Joel Marks
and Bob Stead.
Excused Absence:
Councilmember Jim Webster.
Staff Present: J. Brent McFall, City Manager; Sandra
Driscoll, City Attorney; Steve Anderson, Assistant City
Manager; Ken Nyberg, Assistant City Manager; John Moir,
Finance Director; Mickey Corso, Parks, Recreation & Human
Services Director; Jim Shanks, Public Works Director; Greg
Moore, Land Use Manager; Stephen Clifton, Senior Planner;
John Marchione, Assistant to City Manager; R. A. Nedrow,
Assistant Fire Chief; Maureen Swaney, City Clerk; Pat
Floyd, Staff Member; Sandy Petitt, Senior Secretary; and
Chris Green, Senior Secretary.
Media Present:
Kurt Herzog, Federal Way News.
IV.
REPORT TO COUNCIL
1.
Family Fest Report - Mary Ehlis
Mary Ehlis presented written report to council, which
highlighted 1990 "Family Fest", and thanked her co-chair,
Lisa Grimes, and the following committee members for their
great efforts: Mer Willis, Paul Perron, Bill Roberts, Pat
Rodgers, Rosemary Wolf, Sally Ramos, Mary Olsen, Marcia
Parker, Penny Hulse, Jerry Graham and Jim Cron. She
encouraged the council to begin thinking about providing
support for next year's festival now, as there are some
arrangements that need to be discussed as soon as possible.
ORIGINAL
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2.
Proclamation Presentation - Mayor Ertel
Mayor Ertel congratulated the committee for a great
festival. She read and presented a proclamation to Mary
Ehlis and her committee for their efforts.
Councilmember Templeton said he was pleased to be the first
to announce the Federal Way American Charter Little League
All-Stars are the Washington State Little League Champs and
will be traveling to San Bernadino, California, to compete
in the regionals. If they are successful in winning the
regional title, will be competing in Pennsylvania. Pitcher
Jeff Stone pitched two perfect games. Suggestion was made
for mayor to send letter of congratulations to the team.
V.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Dorothy Elliott, 30853-14th Avenue South #9, Federal Way.
Spoke in favor of establishing senior center within city
central hub for easy access to public transportation
system, and presented petition signed by 62 seniors
supporting such location.
Mr. McFall introduced Jim Shanks, new Public Works
Director, who completes the city's management staff.
VI.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Minutes - June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17,
and July 24
2.
Voucher
3.
Campus Park Preliminary Plat Resolution
(Next Res. No. 90-39)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAT OF CAMPUS PARK, KING COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT FILE NO. S 89PO057 WITH CONDITIONS.
4.
Appointments to Parks Task Force
Deputy Mayor Gates made correction to minutes of July 17,
1990, page 4, paragraph 3, line 3, to indicate she did not
ask question, but "suggested regulated cooperation on taxes
to keep all ports competitive". Councilmember Stead made
correction to minutes of June 19, 1990, page 4, paragraph
8, vote on motion to remove motion from table, should have
reported his vote as being "yes".
Motion by Deputy Mayor Gates to approve Consent Agenda as
corrected; Second by Councilmember Templeton. Motion
passed as follows:
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Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
VII.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1.
Human Services Commission
a.
Ordinance Establishing Commission
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES, CREATING A HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION.
Councilmember Templeton gave report on new Human Services
Commission, which includes the following citizens:
Two-Year Terms
Joann Piquette
Helen Ratcliff
Gerald Purdy
Three-Year Terms
Carolyn Cowan
Sandra De Asis
Nancy McEleney
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Four-Year Terms
Ruth Korai
Helen Middlebrooks
Barbara Barney
Motion by Counci1member Templeton to approve first reading
of Ordinance to Establish Human Services Commission and
refer back to council for final approval at 8/21/90
meeting; Second by Councilmember Stead.
Discussion: Mr. Anderson has assigned staff to assist
commission. Mr. McFall explained council could waive final
reading and appoint members tonight or appoint members
tonight pending final adoption of ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to suspend rules and
approve Ordinance No. 90-72; Second by Councilmember
Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
Councilmember Marks said the commission members are high
quality people and will do a great job.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve Ordinance No.
90-72; Second by Councilmember Handmacher. Motion passed
as follows:
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Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
b.
Appointment of Members
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to adopt membership of
Human Services Commission as follows:
Two-Year Terms
Joann Piquette
Helen Ratcliff
Gerald Purdy
Three-Year Terms
Carolyn Cowan
Sandra De Asis
Nancy McEleney
Four-Year Terms
Ruth Korai
Helen Middlebrooks
Barbara Barney
Second by Deputy Mayor Gates.
Motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.
Telephone Bid Award
Mr. Anderson reviewed memorandum from Mr. McFall dated
August 2, 1990, explaining analysis of bids received from
U. S. West, The Rolm Company and AT&T. Staff
recommendation was to accept AT&T bid as it is cost
effective and both fire and police are already trained on
system, and includes a protection factor if system fails.
Deputy Mayor Gates expressed concern if system was not
operating immediately upon move into new facility and
wanted to be assured of delivery time, so as not to lose
contact with citizens. Counci1member Stead asked for
explanation of why it wasn't put out for bid. Ms. Driscoll
and Mr. Floyd explained AT&T has master bid with State, and
cost is actually lower than State bid. Councilmember Marks
said he wants to have more information because of cost
involved. Mayor Ertel requested staff furnish council with
various comparisons prior to a decision being made. Mr.
McFall explained time is of essence due to move into new
facilities, and that system needs to be compatible with
fire, police and water/sewer departments. Councilmember
Stead said he would like chart comparison between three
companies to compare all phases, as well as analysis from
staff. Mr. McFall said staff would have report available
to council by Thursday and would suggest holding special
session next Tuesday for staff presentation.
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Mayor Ertel announced there would be a special session on
August 14th at 7:00 p.m., followed by study session, to
review and consider telephone system proposal. Mr. McFall
said fire department will be given full report, and that
system reliability and uninhibited delivery to citizens is
an extremely important factor. Mayor Ertel asked if parks
and recreation would be tied into system and Mr. McFall
replied yes. Councilmember Templeton said he felt
Councilmember Marks brought up some good points, and he
wants to be assured of quality and serviceability, with
cost being secondary.
3.
Action on Proposal for King County Vehicle
Registration Fee
Mr. McFall reviewed staff report and explained that council
hasn't yet acted on issue. If the issue passes, the city
would receive money for traffic and road projects. Four
King County cities have already approved the issue. Mr.
McFall suggested Mayor Ertel send letter to county council
indicating the city would like more information prior to
voting on the issue, and after additional information is
received, staff will prepare report to council prior to
their vote. He also explained city will still receive
funds even if county council approves it and city doesn't.
Mayor Ertel said she feels the council should vote against
the fee. Councilmember Marks said he opposes fee and would
like to see city take a stand and encourage other cities to
do same. Councilmember Templeton said he is also opposed
to the fee, but does favor fact that the city could earmark
the funds for purposes of safety, i.e., sidewalks,
overpasses. Mr. McFall explained the funds by statute must
be used for transportation projects, so safety road
projects should be acceptable. Deputy Mayor Gates said she
still opposes fee. Councilmember Handmacher said some
projects may already have matching funds available, so
additional fee may not be necessary. Councilmember Stead
said he feels all seven councilmembers should be present
when vote is taken on this issue.
Motion by Councilmember Stead to have Mayor Ertel direct
letter to county council indicating city council will set
aside vote until all members present; Second by
Councilmember Templeton.
Discussion: Councilmember Handmacher said he remembered
Councilmember Webster being in favor of declining the
issue. Councilmember Marks thought Councilmember Webster
was in favor of the fee because he wanted city to receive
any available funds.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to clarify his prior
motion to have Mayor Ertel direct letter to county council
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stating they are not ready to make decision at this time.
Clarified motion passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
VIII.
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
1.
ORDINANCES FOR ENACTMENT
Solid Waste Plan
Yes
Yes
No
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ADOPTING KING COUNTY'S
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND DETERMINING THAT KING
COUNTY SHALL NOT EXERCISE ANY POWERS REGARDING THE LEVELS
AND TYPES OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE FOR ANY ASPECTS OF SOLID
WASTE HANDLING IN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
Mr. McFall explained there is an August 15th deadline for
responding to county, so need to take action tonight.
Motion by Councilmember Stead to suspend rules and adopt
Ordinance No. 90-73; Second by Deputy Mayor Gates. Motion
passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve Ordinance No.
90-73; Second by Councilmember Stead.
Discussion: Mr. McFall explained city must have solid
waste in place in order to deal directly with collection
agencies.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 90-73 passed as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
IX.
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mr. McFall requested fifteen minute executive session to
discuss property acquisition prior to adjournment of
tonight's meeting.
Mr. McFall said there needs to be continued staff and
commission discussion regarding possible merger of city and
water/sewer district, and would like Mayor Ertel to send
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letter to Chairman of Board inviting the district to
participate with city in the study.
Motion by Councilmember Marks to authorize Mayor Ertel to
direct letter to Chairman of the Board for the Water/Sewer
District, inviting district to join with city in the merger
study; Second by Councilmember Handmacher. Motion passed
as follows:
Gates
Templeton
Stead
Webster
Yes Ertel
Yes Handmacher
Yes Marks
Excused Absence
Yes
Yes
Yes
x.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY RETIREMENT PROGRAM: Councilmember Marks asked if
councilmemberS are able to join with staff in program. Mr.
McFall explained the program is mandatory with staff, but
councilmembers have option to participate as council of
whole, but not individually. Counci1member Stead inquired
if council is participating in social security benefits;
Mr. McFall said no, participating in medicare only.
Retirement discussion will be added to upcoming agenda when
all councilmembers are present.
AFIS SYSTEM: Mayor Ertel distributed correspondence
received from Kent Pullen, Chair, County Council Law and
Justice Committee, dated August 3, 1990, and asked Mr.
McFall to have staff evaluation done and report back to
council.
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION: Mayor Ertel distributed
correspondence received from Lois North, Chair, King County
Council, and Greg Nickels, Chair, Open Space, Parks and
Natural Resources Commission, dated August 3, 1990. Mr.
McFall explained this is ballot issue, so staff will review
and report back. Mickey Corso is currently reviewing.
DAY CARE FEES: Councilmember Marks asked if council can do
anything about fees; he has heard many complaints on this
issue. Mr. McFall will discuss with staff and develop
report for next council study session.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilmember Handmacher, Chair of Land Use/Transportation
Committee. Next meeting August 13th, to review staff
recommendation for land use inventory and future work for
Planning Commission. He also noted transportation annual
review report must be completed by August 31st deadline.
Mr. McFall reported staff is completing recommendation and
will have back to council before end of month.
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Counci1member Marks mentioned day care fee of $750 will
cause some people to carrying on businesses without
reporting same to city. Councilmember Handmacher explained
it is a land use fee; Mr. McFall said staff will review and
report all facts to council at next study session. He
further explained council is able to change fees.
Councilmember Templeton asked when Planning Commission
would be meeting. Mr. McFall reported they will meet
tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Templeton, Chair of Human Services
Committee. Will meet August 14th at 7:00 a.m., to discuss
cost estimate for Human Services Roundtable and update on
health care from Bill Shortt.
Deputy Mayor Gates, Chair of Budget/Finance Committee. No
meeting scheduled to date, however, may meet end of month
after report received from Mr. Moir.
Councilmember Marks, Chair of Public Services Committee.
Will meet Friday at 7:00 a.m., at which time Mr. McFall
will report on police services.
Councilmember Stead, Chair of Facilities/Personnel
Committee. Will meet August 22nd at 7:30 a.m., to discuss
council travel and ethics code, and city manager evaluation
process.
Mayor Ertel asked about status of task force on traffic
problems. Mr. McFall said staff would have report at next
week's study session.
Mayor Ertel announced council, staff, school district
officials and legislators have scheduled a joint meeting
this Friday to discuss growth management. Ms. Driscoll
advised such a meeting is beneficial to all, including
discussion of legal impact on schools. Mr. Nyberg agreed
it is extremely beneficial for city and school district
officials to meet regularly; in fact, a district
representative was present at city staff meeting this
morning. He would like to see close cooperation and
coordination regarding fees and mitigation. Would also be
helpful if neighboring cities, i.e., Sea Tac, Kent, would
exchange information. Mayor Ertel suggested City of
Federal Way initiate and take lead regarding legislative
changes. Councilmember Handmacher suggested city contact
AWC for support. Deputy Mayor Gates said it would be
helpful to have State Superintendent and AWC work together,
in order to move quickly.
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XI.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
H. David Kaplan, 30240-27th Ave. So., Federal Way. Gave
report as representative of Community Council. On August
2nd they met to discuss the Campus Park project, with Mr.
McFall as speaker. August 16th will meet at Coco's, with
Mr. Corso as speaker. Annual potluck will be held this
Thursday.
Bill Shortt, 4011 S. W. 321st, Federal Way. Pleased
council disagreed with $15 vehicle fee; feels many citizens
are concerned about taxation. Also feels council should
disclose all travel expenses to press.
Councilmember Templeton welcomed three new people to Parks
Advisory Task Force, Robin Young with Youth Athletics,
William Dunlap with Senior Center and Bruce Bille with the
Chamber of Commerce. The Task Force will meet August 16th
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Mr. McFall announced council retreat will be Thursday,
August 30th, at St. Francis Hospital, commencing at 2:00
p.m. thru 8:30-9:00 p.m.; and again on the 31st from
8:00-8:30 a.m. thru mid-afternoon. Council will receive
complete information as soon as arrangments have been
confirmed.
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Ertel announced council would take five
minute break and then go into fifteen minute executive
session to discuss property acquisition.
Mayor Ertel reconvened the regular council meeting at 9:19
p.m.
XII.
ADJOURN
With no further
Ertel adjourned
come before the council, Mayor
'ng at 9:20 p.m.
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NOTE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 1990:
Councilmember Stead made correction to minutes of June 19,1990,
page 4, paragraph 8, vote on motion to remove motion from table,
should have reflected his vote as being nYESn; however, after
reviewing meeting tape found his vote was actually nNOn as originally
reported.
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MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19,1990