Council MIN 10-16-1990 Regular
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers - City Hall
Federal Way, Washington
October 16, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Debra Ertel called the Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting to order at the hour of 7:03 p.m., on the
16th day of October, 1990, in Council Chambers, City
Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Stead led the flag salute.
III.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Debra Ertel, Deputy Mayor Mary Gates, and
Councilmembers Jim Handmacher, Lynn Templeton, Joel
Marks, Bob Stead and Jim Webster.
Staff Present: J. Brent McFal1, City Manager; Sandra
Driscoll, City Attorney; Ken Nyberg, Assistant City
Manager; Steve Anderson, Assistant City Manager; Jim
Shanks, Public Works Director; Greg Moore, Land Use
Manager; Greg Fewins, Senior Planner; Bob Hash, Fire
Chief; Maureen Swaney, City Clerk; and Chris - Green,
Deputy City Clerk.
Media Present~ Linda Elliott, Federal Way News; Leon
Espinoza, Seattle Times; and Joe Turner, Tacoma Morning
Tribune.
IV.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
David Street, new Director for Federal Way Boys and Girls
Club, introduced himself.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes for October 2 and 9, 1990
2. Voucher for October 16, 1990
3. Mayor's Appointments to City Council Committees
4. Contract for Asphalt Overlay
ORIGINAL
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Mr. McFall requested Item #4 be removed from consent
agenda for more complete explanation.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to approve consent agenda
wi th exception of Item #4; second by Councilmember
Handmacher. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mr. McFall explained Pierce County Executive has not yet
signed the interlocal, so requested council authorization
for city manager's approval of asphalt overlay contract
when Pierce County has approved the interlocal agreement.
Councilmember Marks asked if there are adequate budget
provisions for project; Mr. McFall said there are more
limi tations with time and weather than monetary concerns.
Councilmember Handmacher asked for clarification that
public works director supports this project; Mr. McFall
responded in the affirmative.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to authorize city
manager to approve overlay contract conditioned upon
Pierce County's approval of the interlocal agreement;
second by Deputy Mayor Gates. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
1.
Travel and Training Policy
Mr. McFall explained the policy has been thoroughly
discussed during previous council workshop study sessions
and now only requires formal approval by council for
implementation of such policy.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve council
travel and training policy; second by Councilmember
Webster.
Councilmember Marks read his personal statement to
council, setting forth his concerns regarding the travel
policy and utilization of taxpayer's money.
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Prior to voting on the main motion, Councilmember Marks
made the following motions to amend the policy statement:
Motion to amend paragraph 2.2 to read, "The finance
director will determine, instead of the mayor; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion failed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Motion to amend paragraph 2.6 to reflect a $30 per diem
limitation, with receipts; amount could be overridden by
motion of council; second by Councilmember Templeton.
Motion failed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Motion to amend paragraph 2.3 to reflect additional
budgeted amounts must be appropriated by unanimous vote
of entire council, instead of mayor; second by
Councilmember Templeton. Motion failed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Motion to amend paragraph 2.3 to reflect additional
budgeted amounts must be appropriated by super majority
(five members) vote of council; second by Councilmember
Templeton. Motion failed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Motion to amend paragraph 2.3 to reflect maximum
attendance at conferences should be limited to two
councilmembers and two staff members; second by
Councilmember Stead. Councilmember Marks then restated
his motion to allow for an increase in the number of
attendees with council approval; addition to motion
accepted by Councilmember Stead. Motion failed as
follows:
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Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Motion to amend paragraph 2.8 to require a written and
oral report, so the public has a full perspective of the
event; second by Councilmember Templeton. Councilmember
Webster indicated he would support the amendment based on
the wording "A report, oral and/or written as
appropriate" be included; change in amendment accepted by
Councilmember Marks, but prefers both oral and written
reports; Councilmember Templeton concurred in wording
change. Thereafter, Councilmember Marks requested a vote
of his original amendment to require both written and
oral reports. Motion failed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
No
No
No
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
No
No
No
Councilmember Webster made motion to amend paragraph 2.8
to require a report, oral and/or written as appropriate;
second by Councilmember Marks. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Councilmember Marks made motion to amend paragraph 2.8 to
require reports be submitted no later than two weeks,
instead of 30 days following the event; second by
Councilmember Templeton. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion on amended council policy passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
2.
Merit Decision - Parklane Ventures, Inc.
Yes
Yes
Yes
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3.
Merit Decision - Barghausen/Arco
Mr. McFall announced that staff is present to respond to
council questions regarding the two merit decisions.
Zoning Code requires any changes be brought to council
prior to planning department review. Both city manager
and city attorney have concerns about due process without
the benefit of public hearings and planning commission
review. Councilmember Handmacher feels these decisions
should be legislative, and that the planning commission
has more priority items. He would like council to
approve both items as having merit and return to staff.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to remove items 2 and 3
from agenda and refer to land Use/Transportation
Committee for review and recommendation; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.
Reconsideration of Travel and Training Policy
Councilmember Marks requested reconsideration of
earlier motion regarding the travel policy.
the
Motion by Councilmember Webster to reconsider motion on
council travel policy to allow for change of
Councilmember Marks' vote; second by Councilmember Stead.
Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Motion by Councilmember Webster to adopt travel and
training policy as previously amended; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
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VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. McFall distributed the Preliminary Official Statement
for the city's first bond issue and explained it was
prepared in-house by staff and expressed appreciation for
its presentation as a "keepsake document" for the new
city. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, October 23rd at
11:00 a.m., at City Hall, with the award being approved
at council meeting that evening. Mayor Ertel pointed out
the date on page 8 is incorrect--special election was
held on March 14, 1989.
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Templeton reported the Human Services
Committee has cancelled its Thursday, October 18th,
meeting. The next Human Services Commission will be
Monday, November 12th at 7: 00 p. m. Applications for
funding are due November 2nd and will be reviewed at the
12th meeting, with any additional review carried over to
the November 19th meeting.
Councilmember Handmacher reported the next Land Use/
Transportation meeting will be held Monday, October 22nd
at 7:00 p.m. Larry Springer, Long Range Planner, will
present information on workshop for planning commission
code amendments. Will review merit decision process.
Councilmember Stead, member of the committee, will not be
present, but Councilmember Webster attend on his behalf.
Deputy Mayor Gates reported that during SCA meeting last
week she discussed by-law changes, and feels that other
cities are now recognizing Federal Way as a positive
factor in the association.
Councilmember Marks reported Public Services is looking
at available dates for future meetings.
Councilmember Webster reported Parks and Recreation is
looking at funding alternatives for potential
acquisitions.
Councilmember Templeton requested that Helen
Middlebrooks, Chair of Human Services Commission, receive
Parks Advisory Task Force informational mailings.
Councilmember Stead reported he attended Tim Hill's
recent public safety meeting on the criminal justice
system; phases of correction agency were discussed.
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Mayor Ertel attended another summit meeting on Wednesday;
discussion focused on whether or not a permanent staff
person should be hired, with salary split between
Seattle, King County and SCA; also agreed that a steering
committee should be made up of equal people from each
agency; will make decisions later regarding revenue
sharing, description of local services, etc. The next
meeting will be held October 31st.
Councilmember Handmacher requested a staff response to
invitation from Silver Lake Elementary for dedication on
October 23rd, since entire council meets for study
session that evening and will be unable to attend.
Councilmember Handmacher also asked if council of whole
is interested in taking a position prior to the next
PSCOG inter-county meeting even though Federal Way is not
entitled to a vote. Councilmember Stead said council's
position won't make any difference, but does support
SCA's proposed resolution.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to adopt resolution
previously adopted by SCA, with Mayor Ertel indicating
city council's position to PSCOG, as well as other
government agencies, prior to October 25th meeting;
second by Councilmember Templeton. Motion passed as
follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Marks
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Templeton
Ertel
Webster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Councilmember Handmacher asked if council wants to take
a position on the intra-county organization, and is not
sure when a final decision will be made. Mayor Ertel
requested a staff report to the council on thf'. most
recent version of the plan.
Councilmember Templeton expressed an interest in having
the entire council personally view open space parcels;
Mr. McFall reported he is currently making arrangements
for such tours.
IX.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Robert Flitton of Parklane Ventures commented on merit
decisions; he feels the process is confusing to
developers, as well as city staff.
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Chief Bob Hash, Federal Way Fire District, invited
councilmembers to set aside the evening of November 26th
for Chief Bud Thorson's retirement party; it will be held
at the Executive Inn in Fife. He also reported the bond
levy meeting will be held next Tuesday at the 3l2th
training station.
Denny Holt of Holt & Associates, Kent, discussed the
merit decision process, concurring with Mr. Flitton's
comments. He commended city planning staff for their
thorough briefing on zoning.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
council, Mayor Ertel adjourned the regular meeting at
8:25 p.m. x~ ~
N. Christine Green
Deputy City Clerk