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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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 2 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 3 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 CORRECTED . R~R TO MINUTES OF tP:- ~/ / '1' () , 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: CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 4 CORRECTED ~EFER TO MINUTES OF 1'0< I /If Þ . 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 5 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 6 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 7 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 8 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. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1990 - Page 9 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. r~ 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. C!L~ CC: MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19,1990