Council MIN 03-19-1991 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
March 19, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Gates called the Federal Way City Council
Regular Session to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m., on the
19th day of March, 1991, in Council Chambers, City Hall,
Federal Way, Washington.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Marks led the Council,
audience in the flag salute.
ci ty Staff and
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
council Present: Deputy Mayor Mary Gates and
Councilmembers Jim Handmacher, Lynn Templeton, Joel
Marks, Bob Stead and Jim Webster.
Excused Absence:
Mayor Debra Ertel.
City Staff Present: city Manager J. Brent McFall, City
Attorney Sandra Driscoll, City Clerk Maureen Swaney and
Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Anqie Hunt, Lakota Junior High student, presented her
cultural arts fair exhibit depicting the history of the
city of Federal Way; the exhibit will be on display at
City HalL
Pat Malone, 32004-41st Ave SW, Federal Way, questioned
the proposed traffic code and expressed her concern about
the banning of bicycles on sidewalks within the City.
Andrew Cowan, 32733-30th Ave SW, Federal Way, also
expressed concern about the banning of bicycles on
sidewalks; he suggested certain sidewalk routes be
designated for bicycles.
Betty Cowan, 32733-30th Ave SW, Federal Way, further
expressed concern about bicyclists and requested certain
bicycle paths be designated within the City.
ORIGINAL
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Bonnie Wegner, 2318 SW 336th, Federal Way, who manages
Twin Lakes Cyclery, expressed her concern about safety of
bicycle riders; she feels streets are extremely
dangerous, so use of sidewalks or designated paths should
be allowed.
Dennis Martin, 2013 S 304th, Federal Way, is concerned
about costs involved with undergrounding facilities and
opposes proposed ordinance.
Brian Bernecker, 406 SW 316th, Federal Way,
underground proposed ordinance due to costs.
Roy Simmons, 35531-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, opposes
proposed underground ordinance; he feels road
improvements should be a priority; also undergrounding
should be put to a vote of the citizens.
opposes
Gaylon Tevis, 7122 SW 356th, Federal Way, opposes
proposed underground ordinance because of cost to
individuals, as well as loss of some property for right-
of-way.
Nancy Weibl, 2005 SW 356th, Federal Way, opposes proposed
underground ordinance due to cost.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approval of Minutes
B.
Approval of Voucher
Interlocal Agreement between city & Water/Sewer District
for Computers (MIS)
C.
D.
Interlocal Agreement between City & Spokane County for
Purchase of Parks Department Maintenance Equipment
E.
Growth Management Act/Approval of Resource Lands
and critical Areas Work Program Elements
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve consent
agenda; second by Councilmember Stead.
Councilmember Handmacher pulled Item D from consent
agenda for further discussion.
Motion to approve consent agenda with Item D pulled
passed as follows:
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Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webs~er
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Handmacher asked for explanation of the
parks maintenance equipment purchase, which explanation
was offered by City Manager McFall.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve Item D of
the consent agenda; second by Councilmember Templeton.
Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Templeton requested a 3-minute recess at
7:39 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Gates reconvened the meeting at 7:44 p.m..
VI.
ENACTMENT ORDINANCE
Underground Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
REGULATING FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE THE CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW AND THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING AERIAL ELECTRICAL OR
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES UNDERGROUND WITHIN THE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING CERTAIN MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO; REQUIRING
CONNECTIONS AND DISCONNECTIONS OF SERVICE AFFECTED
THEREBY AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve Ordinance
No. 91-90 "Underground Facilities"; second by
Councilmember Handmacher.
Discussion: Specifics of 16th and 356th Street projects
were discussed, as well as concerns about senior citizen
and hardship housing costs to install underground
facilities. There were also questions regarding
commercial vs. residential properties.
Call for question by Councilmember Templeton. Motion by
Councilmember Stead to table the proposed ordinance and
refer back to committee; second by Councilmember Marks.
Motion to table failed as follows:
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Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
no Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
no
yes
no
Councilmember Handmacher suggested amendments to Section
3 (B), page 3.
Councilmember Webster moved to table the Council vote on
the ordinance until the end of the meeting, and requested
a legal opinion regarding the suggested amendments by
Councilmember Handmacher; second by Councilmember
Handmacher. Motion to table the vote until end of the
meeting passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
VII.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Traffic Code
no
yes
yes
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A TRAFFIC CODE AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS.
Introduction reading by Deputy Mayor Gates.
Motion by Councilmember Marks to refer proposed ordinance
back to committee to discuss bicycle regulations; second
by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
Deputy Mayor Gates reported her committee will meet this
Friday at 7:30 a.m., to discuss citizen concerns
regarding bicycle operation regulations in the proposed
traffic code.
VIII.
RESOLUTION
puget Sound Regional Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE REGIONAL PLANNING
ORGANIZATION FOR THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND AREA.
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Motion by Counci1member Handmacher to approve Resolution
No. 91-53 "Regional Planning Organization"; second by
Councilmember Webster. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
IX.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
A.
Merit Decision/Franciscan Health Services
Land Use Manager Greg Moore made presentation to council
by using overhead graphics for illustration. He also
introduced Richard Katsman, Vice-President of st. Francis
Hospital, who expanded on the presentation.
Counci1member Handmacher said it is his understanding
that the issue will be placed on the Planning
Commission's agenda as it does have merit. The city's
concern relates to wetland enhancement or replacement for
which city staff will establish the criteria.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to adopt the merit
decision for Franciscan Health Services, and refer the
issue to the Planning Commission for placement on their
agenda; second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as
follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
B.
Seattle Center Renovation Bond Issue
ci ty Manager McFall reported on the bond issue and
explained the City Council has been requested to adopt a
position.
Motion by Counci1member Webster to forward the City
Council recommendation that the bond issue be placed on
the ballot for citizen vote, with no recommendation on
the issue; second by Councilmember Stead.
Councilmember Handmacher expressed concern that a school
bond issue might be placed for a vote at the same time as
the renovation issue.
Amendment to earlier motion proposed by Counci1member
Handmacher, to clarify City Council recommendation to
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reflect that a renovation bond issue not be placed on the
same ballot as any other bond issues within the County;
second by Councilmember Templeton. Councilmember Webster
accepted the friendly amendment as offered by
Councilmember Handmacher. Law Department will draft a
letter according to Council's recommendation. Amended
motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Handmacher requested a 5-minute recess at
8:49 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Gates reconvened the meeting at 8:54 p.m..
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CONTINUATION RE: UNDERGROUND ORDINANCE
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve amendment
to section 3 of Ordinance No. 91-90 "Underground
Facilities", as proposed and offered for amendment by
Assistant City Attorney Lake; second by Councilmember
Stead.
Additional motion by Councilmember Marks to table the
proposed ordinance to evaluate impact on properties;
second by Councilmember Stead. Motion to table failed as
follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
no Templeton
no Marks
no Webster
excused absence
no
yes
no
Motion to amend section 3 of Ordinance No. 91-90, as
presented, passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Stead
Ertel
yes Templeton
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
no
no
yes
Call for question by Councilmember Stead. Motion to
approve amended Ordinance No. 91-90 "Underground
Facilities" passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
yes
yes
Templeton
Marks
no
no
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stead
Ertel
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
XI.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager McFall reported on the recent storm water
damage in the city.
XII.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Webster reported the next meeting of Parks,
Recreation & Human Services will be tomorrow at 7: 30
a.m..
Councilmember Stead reported he attended the National
League of cities in New York last week; he will be
submitting a written report to Council shortly.
Councilmember Marks reported the Arts Commission will be
meeting Thursday at 7:30 a.m..
Councilmember Handmacher reported the next meeting of the
Planning, Public Works & Transportation Committee will be
next Monday at 7:00 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Gates reported there will be a joint meeting
between the Administration & Public Safety Committee and
the Fire District Commissioners this Thursday at 7: 30
p.m., in the Fire District Offices.
XIII.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Brian Bernecker, 406 SW 316th, Federal Way, thanked the
Council for their amendment to the underground facilities
ordinance.
Roy Simmons, 35531-6th Ave SW, Federal Way, thanked the
Council for their additional consideration and amendment
to the underground ordinance.
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, Deputy Mayor Gates adjourned the Regular Session
at the hour of 9:25 PO) Œhr: ~
. Chr1st1ne Green
Deputy City Clerk