Council MIN 10-01-1991 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 1, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers - City Hall
33530 First Way South
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ertel called the Federal Way City Council regular
meeting to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on the lst day
of October, 1991, in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal
Way, Washington.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Webster led the flag salute.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
council Present: Mayor Debra Ertel, Deputy Mayor Mary
Gates and Councilmembers Jim Handmacher, Lynn Templeton,
Joel Marks, Bob Stead and Jim Webster.
city Staff Present: city Manager J. Brent McFall, City
Attorney Sandra Driscoll, city Clerk Maureen Swaney and
Deputy city Clerk Chris Green.
PROCLAMATION
Domestic Violence Awareness/Month of October
Mayor Ertel read and presented the proclamation to Nancy
McEleney, Member of Kinq County Women's Advisory Board.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
September and October city Staff "SPIRIT" Awards
City Manager McFall introduced and presented plaques to
the followinq Spirit Award winners:
ORIGINAL
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September award went to Community Development/Public
Works Department Receptionist Rhonda Watson for her
kindness, caring and compassion and for placing the
interests of others above her own.
October award winners were Accounting Manager Dick Scott,
Financial Analyst Brenda Trent, Accounting Technician
John Caulfield and Finance Administrative Secretary Becky
Metcalf, all members of the Finance Department team
instrumental in preparing the City's first Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report.
VI.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Rav Schow, 33130 Pacific Highway South, Federal Way,
requested clarification of Evergreen Airstrip purchase
agreement.
Jere Peterson, 32931-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, urged City
to better control vehicle speeds and install stop signs
on SW 330th and 6th Ave SW.
Rick Gardner, 309 SW 321st, Federal Way, as spokesperson
for Campus Woods residents, distributed a written study
packet to all Councilmembers, which information contains
the residents' public safety findings for vehicular
speeds at 6th Ave SW and SW 330th. Councilmember
Handmacher reported his committee will take a look at
their study during the next meeting; city Staff will give
notice of the meeting to interested citizens.
Barbara Gardner, 309 SW 321st, Federal Way, also voiced
concern about excessive speeds on 6th Ave SW and SW
330th.
Doua Shafer, 32628-6thAve SW, Federal Way, addressed the
issue of drivers' low visibility of residents exiting
their driveways on 6th Ave SW.
Susan Honda, 32419-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, expressed
concern about the safety of children crossing 6th Ave SW,
as well as those waiting for and exiting school buses;
she requested stop signs and crosswalks for the area.
Roaer Murdock, 3252l-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, also
expressed concern about public safety and requested stop
signs and crosswalks on 6th Ave SW.
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Dale Ranstrom, 32513-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, reinforced
concerns of other residents regarding public safety in
the 6th Ave SW neighborhood.
Councilmember Marks requested a response to Mr. Schow's
inquiry regarding the Evergreen Airstrip agreement, as
well as expressing concern for public health and safety
in the airstrip vicinity. Mayor Ertel suggested Mr.
Schow meet with City Attorney Driscoll and city Manager
McFall to review the contract. She also recommended the
Council discuss the matter in an upcoming study session.
councilmember Webster said the Parks, Recreation and
Human Services Committee will review the subject at its
next meeting. Deputy Mayor Gates thanked the 6th Avenue
residents for their concerns and traffic survey, and
indicated Councilmembers share their concern for public
health and safety.
VII.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
C.
Approval of Minutes - September 17, 1991
Approval of Voucher - October 1, 1991
Interlocal with King County for Art in the Park
Motion by Councilmember Stead to approve consent agenda;
second by Councilmember Templeton. Motion passed as
follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
PUBLIC HEARING
A.
1992 city of Federal Way Budget
Mayor Ertel opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m., and
invited citizens with comments to come to the podium.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Richard Knudson, 33l09-l0th PI SW, Federal Way, requested
the allocation of funds for increased litter cleanup
along the main streets in the West Campus area; he
presented a letter to Council on the subject.
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Peter Townsend, 27508-12th Ave SW, Federal Way, opposes
any tax increase and disagrees with the recently released
classification study.
Toska Rodriauez, 2627 So 302nd, Federal Way, spoke in
favor of the proposed arts budget of $2 per capita, as
the City needs a "vision" to promote arts in the
community.
Carol Berlin, 700 So Marine Hills Way, Federal Way, also
favors the $2 per capita for arts, especially for funding
the Philharmonic.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Ertel closed
the public hearing at the hour of 7:48 p.m..
IX.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Southampton Court Final Plat Approval
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SOUTHAMPTON
COURT, DESIGNATED AS KING COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND
DEVELOPMENT FILE NO. 387-22.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve Southampton
Court final plat; second by Councilmember Stead.
Councilmember Handmacher reported the plat has been
reviewed by the Planning Commission, as well as the
Planning, Public Works and Transportation Committee, and
both have recommended approval.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 91-78 "Southampton Court
Final Plat Approval" passed as follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks yes Stead yes
Webster yes
B. West Lake Final Plat Approval
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF WEST LAKE,
DESIGNATED AS KING COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO. 688-24.
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Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve West Lake
final plat; second by Councilmember Marks. Councilmember
Handmacher reported this is another plat received from
King County, which has been reviewed by the Planning
Commission and the Planning, Public Works and
Transportation committee; both have recommended approval.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 91-79 "West Lake Final
Plat Approval" passed as follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton
Gates yes Ertel
Marks yes Stead
Webster yes
C. 800 Mhz Bond Issue Support
yes
yes
yes
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE KING COUNTY NOVEMBER 5,
1991, GENERAL ELECTION BOND ISSUE FOR 800 MHZ REGIONAL
RADIO SYSTEM.
Mayor Ertel invited Assistant Fire Chief Dave Crossen to
present an explanation of the proposed resolution. He
reported this will allow a link between fire and police
personnel, as well as providing a future backbone
communication system for the City's entire vehicle fleet.
He explained there are no additional frequencies
available with the existing system, and this will allow
better access and communications for all citizens.
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the present system could
possibly fail during an earthquake, whereas the new
system would remain operative. Chief Crossen further
reported the homeowner's cost of the system is seven
cents per thousand, making a total of $7 per $IOO,OOO of
assessed valuation.
Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve Resolution No.
91-80 "supporting King County Bond Issue for 800 Mhz
Radio System"; second by Deputy Mayor Gates. Motion
passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
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D.
King County Levy for Emergency Medical Services Support
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE KING COUNTY NOVEMBER 5,
1991, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT MEASURE AUTHORIZING A
COUNTYWIDE PROPERTY TAX LEVY OF $.025 PER THOUSAND OF
ASSESSED VALUE TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Chief Crossen reported this levy approval will not create
any new taxes since it is a reissue of the past 6-year
period; it will be effective from 1992 through 1997.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Gates to approve Resolution No.
91-81 "Supporting King County Ballot Measure Authorizing
Assessment for Emergency Medical Services"; second by
Councilmember Marks. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
x.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
A.
Economic Development Council Membership
City Manager McFall explained this will allow the city to
provide economic growth by allow the City to join with
both King County and pierce county Economic Development
groups for the cost of one membership (ten cents per
capita or the sum of $7,066), which will take effect
January 1992. Deputy Mayor Gates said the issue has been
reviewed by the Administration Committee and its members
feel involvement with these organizations is in the best
interests of the city; it will not create a budget impact
this year.
Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve memberships in
both King County Economic Development Council and pierce
County Economic Development Board; second by Deputy Mayor
Gates. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
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B.
Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate to National
League of cities
Motion by Deputy Mayor Gates to appoint Councilmember
stead as voting delegate, with councilmember Handmacher
and Mayor Ertel as alternates; second by Councilmember
Templeton. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks yes Stead yes
Webster yes
c. City Staff Cost of Living Adjustment
As an added item, Councilmember Webster reminded Council
of their previous motion to place staff cost of living
adjustment (2% on 1/91 and 2% on 7/91) on hold until the
classification study was completed. Since the study
reflects the majority of employees are at or below market
value, he feels a 2% salary increase from July 1991 would
be in concert with the Council's original intent.
Councilmember Stead feels the issue should be set aside
until the Administration Committee has reviewed the
survey. Deputy Mayor Gates reported discussion of the
classification study is scheduled for the October 8th
meeting, and will be brought back to the Council as soon
as possible. Councilmembers Handmacher and Templeton
concurred with having the committee first review the
study. Councilmember Webster said the monies withheld
were placed into he contingency reserve and are
available at this time, with a cost to the city of
approximately $16,500. Councilmember Marks understands
Councilmember Webster's concern, but feels the study is
badly flawed and all problems need to be worked out
before the issue is presented to the full Council.
A consensus of Councilmembers feel the cost of living
issue should be referred back to the Administration
Committee prior to a vote of the Council.
XI.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. McFall introduced Long Range Planning Manager Larry
springer who reported on last night's puget Sound
Planning Council meeting. Information regarding the
proposed bylaws were distributed to Councilmembers. Also
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discussed was the King County Planning Council, which
last met on September 20th; recommendation has been for
a 15-member body of six from Seattle (3 votes), three
from Suburban Cities (3 votes) and six from King County
(6 votes).
Councilmembers questioned the City's membership in the
Planning Council. Mr. McFall explained dues were not
paid to COG, but the Council might be interested in
joining the Planning Council for remainder of the year,
so Federal Way would be included in issues. The money is
available through contingency funds, however, the City
has not yet received notification of the required dues.
councilmember Handmacher expressed concern that Federal
Way might be "left out in the cold" if there is no
representation, however, he isn't interested in paying
any monies to COG. Councilmember Stead also expressed
concern about the distribution of funds. City Manager
McFall reported dues are based on population. He will
have City Staff would explore the issue and report back
to Council regarding a pro rata share.
It was noted that Larry Springer and Philip Keightley
have been appointed to the King county Regional Liaison
Committee for county-wide planning issues.
Mr. McFall introduced Public Works Director Philip
Keightley who presented his Department's request for
additional City staff. He explained the City could save
over $164,656 per year, plus improve service to citizens,
by hiring five full-time positions to replace persons
currently contracted through independent consultants or
King county. In addition, the department requested the
hiring of a new Surface Water Engineer. The annual
savings to the City for the six new positions would be
approximately $82,744, in lieu of contracting for
services.
New Public Works Department positions requested are as
follows: Senior Engineer, Junior Engineer, Secretary,
Surface Water Engineer and two Field Inspectors.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to authorize City
Manager to fill the six posts requested by Public Works
Department, and make necessary adjustments in existing
contracts; second by Councilmember Marks.
Councilmember Handmacher reported the request has been
reviewed by the Planning, Public Works and Transportation
committee, which recommended approval action be referred
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to council of Whole. councilmember Marks said he would
like to take a vote at this time, but wants additional
time to consider the request.
Motion to approve six additional posts in Public Works
Department and make necessary adjustments in existing
contracts passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
no
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
Mr. McFall requested the Council take a 15-minute
executive session to discuss pending litigation prior to
adjournment of the regular meeting.
XII.
COUNCIL REPORTS
councilmember Handmacher reported the Planning, Public
Works and Transportation Committee will meet October 8th,
and again on October 14th, at which time they will
discuss the traffic problems on 6th Ave SW, as outlined
by citizens during tonight's meeting. He will meet with
the community Council and METRO on October 3rd to discuss
transit issues in the area.
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the Administration Committee
met this morning and will meet October 8th at 6:00 p.m.,
to review the classification study. She also reported
she has been involved with the International Conference
of CARE and Tacoma Regional Leadership at no cost to the
City. She feels representation is important since
Federal Way is located between two world seaports.
Councilmember Webster reported the Parks, Recreation and
Human Services Committee will meet tomorrow at 7:30 a.m..
He will be in Vale, Colorado next week at a parks
symposium at no cost to the city.
Councilmember Templeton reported he will be out of town
for the next two Council meetings, and expressed his
support for the proposed budget/human services items.
Councilmember Marks requested a schedule for upcoming
budget presentations. Mr. McFall reported department
presentations are scheduled to start October 15th, with
the ability to make timetable adjustments if conflicts
arise.
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XIII.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
There was no audience comment.
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.
To discuss pending litigation pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(i)
Mayor Ertel recessed the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m.,
and announced the city Council would convene for an
executive session to discuss pending litigation. She
also announced there would be no business conducted
following adjournment of the executive session.
Mayor Ertel announced the executive session adjourned at
9:15 p.m., with no action taken, and reconvened the
regular meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, Mayor Ertel adjourned the regular meeting of the
Federal Way city Council at the hour of 9:15 p.m..
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N. Chrlstlne Green
Deputy City Clerk