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Council MIN 04-02-1991 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES City of Federal Way 33530 First Way South Federal Way, WA 98003 Apri12, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Ertel called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:02 p.m., on the 2nd day of April, 1991, in City Council Chambers, City of Federal Way, 33530 First Way South, Federal Way, Washington. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Marks led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. COUNCIL ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Mayor Debbie Ertel, Councilmember Lynn Templeton, Deputy Mayor Mary Gates, Councilmember Joel Marks, Councilmember Bob Stead and Councilmember Jim Webster. Councilmembers absent: councilmember Jim Handmacher (excused absence). Others present: J. Brent McFall, City Manager, Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney and Maureen Swaney, City Clerk. IV. CITIZEN COMMENT Jerry Parisi, 28636 Redondo Beach Drive South, told the Council he was concerned with traffic if King County rebuilt Beach Drive. He said his preference is to allow only pedestrian traffic and construct a park. Bob Juranich, 27625 10th Avenue South, concurred with the comments from Mr. Parisi. Gene White, 28768 Redondo Beach Drive South, said he concurred with the park proposal and suggested a committee be set up to review broader scope. He reminded the Council about a presentation in the morning before the Council Parks Committee. Mike Berry, 28633 Redondo Beach Drive South, said he supported the previous comments and that he was involved in a petition review showing where people were coming from who used the road. ORIGINAL City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 2 Margaret Telford, 924 South 277th Place, said she concurred with all earlier testimony. Doug Christensen, 28758 4th Place South, said he shared everyone's concern and also concurred with earlier statements. He said he hoped the Councilmembers would listen because the area needs to remain a public beach. Paul Lyon, 28807 4th Place South, agreed with all statements and added that the area children should be able to enjoy the beach, and a park, without a road. Samuel J. Elder, 30105 2nd Place SW, said he was a Redondo commuter because the road was a way to get to work and now that the road is not available, traffic is a mess. He continued by saying that the Redondo residents knew the road was there when they moved in; that the Redondo residents opposed Federal Way incorporation; that any proposed park in that area would need a road anyway. Lisa Richards, 28806 Redondo Way Drive, commented that with the road closed the area is more accessible to the elderly and handicapped. Ms. Richards commented on environmental issues and Native American treaties. She urged the Resolution be tabled at this time. Grant Steele, 28764 Redondo Beach Drive, asked the Council to hold off on the Resolution until after the Parks Committee presentation. V. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. McFall introduced Bill Ewing, representing Ewing and Associates, consultants for the Pay and Classification Study. Mr. Ewing told the Council the three objectives of the study would encompass job descriptions, salary surveys and benefit data. He explained how the advisory committee was working; this committee included staff members and community representatives who will provide feedback. He said the study will be completed by June 28, 1991. Mr. Ewing said the Council may be asked for some policy decisions such as who to survey in the market and compensation issues. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. B. C. Voucher Computer Equipment Purchase Authorize City Council Special Session Meeting on April 16, 1991, at 6:00 P.M. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 3 D. Human Services Needs Assessment Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by Councilmember Templeton; Second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows: Gates Marks Webster Ertel Yes Yes Yes Yes Handmacher Stead Templeton Excused Absence Yes Yes VII. ENACTMENT ORDINANCES A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A TRAFFIC CODE AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS. Tony McElroy, 6431 Corson Avenue South, Seattle, told the Council he was a state trooper and breath test technician for Dr. Logan who is the State Toxicologist. Mr. McElroy said he had participated in numerous drunk driving arrests and he would concur with the level being .08; he said the average arrest level was 1.7. Bob Alexander, 1513 16th Avenue East, Seattle, representing Advocates for Highway Safety and an employee of Safeco Insurance Company, reviewed statistics on fatalities from drinking and driving. Mr. Alexander urged the Council to pass this ordinance and complimented them for their consideration of a model program. Mel Sorenson, representing the National Association of Independent Insurers and an attorney at law, said he supported the .08 level and concurred with the remarks made by Mr. Alexander. He said he would hope to gain support to implement a .04 for minors. Mr. Sorenson told the Council that the .08 level is already the legal limit in California, Oregon, utah and Maine. He concluded by saying the passage of the ordinance would be good policy. Nancy Wildermuth, representing American Insurance Association and an attorney at law, said her association supports the .08 proposal and said a major reason is to reduce the costs to consumers. The Council was told that a representative from Group Health was unable to attend but they do support the .08 standard. councilmember Stead moved to enact the Traffic Code Ordinance; Second by Deputy Mayor Gates. Councilmember Stead said during the time he served as a District Court Judge the level had gone from 1.5 to 1.0 and is convinced City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 4 that dropping the level to .08 is right and a good policy - it is a real move forward. Councilmember Webster asked that the documents handed out this evening relating to the .08 issue be made a part of the record. Councilmember Stead agreed to add this request to his original motion as a friendly amendment. Mayor Ertel complimented Carolyn Lake, Assistant City Attorney, on the excellent packet materials and said she supported the. 08 level. Deputy Mayor Gates said she, too, is supportive and this is a chance for the Council to take a position for citizen safety. Councilmember Templeton received confirmation from Mr. McFall that the ordinance was amended since the last meeting relating to the cycling issue. Motion to approve enacting Ordinance No. 91-91 passed as follows: Gates Marks Webster Ertel Yes Yes Yes Yes Handmacher Stead Templeton Excused Absence Yes Yes VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS FOR CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND CITY EMPLOYEES Motion for approval by Councilmember Webster; Second by Councilmember Stead. Ms. Driscoll briefly explained the amendments made to this Resolution based previous on Council direction. Councilmember Templeton, being a salaried employee of a non-profit organization, was told that the Resolution would not conflict with his employment. Motion passed as follows to adopt Resolution No. 91-54: Gates Yes Handmacher Excused Absence Marks Yes Stead Yes Webster Yes Templeton Yes Ertel Yes city Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 5 B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RELATING TO REDONDO BEACH DRIVE Motion for approval by Councilmember Templeton; Second by Councilmember Stead. Councilmember Webster moved to table this Resolution until sometime in the future to allow a better opportunity to look at alternatives based upon this evening's testimony; the parks comprehensive plan shows a park deficiency and a review needs to be done before the land is lost; the Council needs to be careful before advocating replacing the road; Second by Councilmember Stead. Councilmember Stead asked if he might make a friendly amendment to table this issue until the next meeting (April 16, 1991). He said both Police and Fire support replacing the road for public safety reasons; the Council needs to take a long and hard look at the responses received by Paul Barden; a decision needs to be made on the Resolution in the next two weeks and if it is longer then he will have to vote "no" on the tabling motion. Councilmember Webster said he would take the time certain suggestion as a friendly amendment to his motion to table. Councilmember Templeton said the record needs to reflect that the road in question is not within the City boundary and the Resolution is only advisory. Motion to table Resolution until April 16, 1991 passed as follows: Gates Yes Handmacher Excused Absence Marks Yes Stead Yes Webster Yes Templeton Yes Ertel Yes Mr. McFall said he would circulate the requested information to the Council as soon as possible. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION ON THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE COUNCIL Motion to approve by Deputy Mayor Gates; Second by Councilmember Webster. Mayor Ertel recommended Councilmember Handmacher serve with her. City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 6 Motion to pass Resolution No. 91-55 passed as follows: Gates Marks Webster Ertel Yes Yes Yes Yes Handmacher Stead Templeton Excused Absence Yes Yes D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, OPPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 3RD RUNWAY AT SEA-TAC AIRPORT Motion to approve by Councilmember Stead; Second by Councilmember Templeton. Councilmember Webster asked questions on whether the Council should oppose "expansion" as set out in the Resolution which could mean expansion of exiting facilities. Councilmember Webster moved to amend the motion by striking the words "or expansion." Mayor Ertel announced that a public hearing was set for April 3, 1991 relating to these issues. councilmember Stead said he hadn't heard anything during the previous meetings he had attended that related to expansion as being an option - only a third runway. Councilmember Stead seconded the amendment proposed by Councilmember Webster. Councilmember Stead agreed to accept the language proposed by Councilmember Webster as a friendly amendment and there was no need to amend the original motion. Councilmember Templeton said he grew up near the airport and his family home is gone due to the airport growth; he said the airport is soon to be at capacity and the issue could be one of safety. He said he is not fond of adding runways, but to eliminate the option in lieu of safety, might be a question. Councilmember stead said the Resolution was appropriate because other options had not been exhausted; these other options need to be reviewed. Deputy Mayor Gates suggested the Resolution set forth the suggested of looking at other options instead of only stating opposition to a third runway. Councilmember Webster said he supported Resolution because there is a need to solve a long-term problem. Mayor Ertel agreed. Motion to pass Resolution No. 91-56 passed as follows: Gates Yes Handmacher Excused Absence Marks Yes Stead Yes Webster Yes Templeton No Ertel Yes City Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 7 It was confirmed that either a Councilmember or City staff member would be at the April 3, 1991 hearing and read the amended Resolution into the record. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, CREATING A POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR NAMING/RENAMING CITY PARKS AND FACILITIES Motion to approve by Councilmember Marks; Second by Councilmember Webster. Councilmember Webster said the issue of this Resolution may seem insignificant but naming a park can be a serious community situation and by having a policy now will save future headaches and he urged adoption. Deputy Mayor Gates said she is supportive after the aquatic center naming issue. Mayor Ertel asked for clarification on item C-3. Councilmember Webster moved to table this Resolution until the end of tonight's meeting; Second by Deputy Mayor Gates. Motion passed as follows: Gates Marks Webster Ertel IX. A. Yes Yes Yes Yes Handmacher Stead Templeton Excused Absence Yes Yes INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 90-43) BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 15.80, PERTAINING TO THE SUBURBAN ESTATE ZONE, AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 20.75 PERTAINING TO THE RS 7.2, RS 9.6 AND RS 15.0 DISTRICTS WITHIN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, TO ALLOW CEMETERIES AS A PERMITTED USE; AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 45.75, PERTAINING TO THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONE AND A NEW SECTION 55.45, PERTAINING TO THE OFFICE PARK ZONE, TO ALLOW CREMATORIUMS, MAUSOLEUMS AND COLUMBARIUMS AS PERMITTED USES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 3.10, TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF CEMETERY Mayor Ertel read the title of this proposed Ordinance. Larry Springer, Plans Manager, told the Council that cemeteries had been omitted as a permitted use from Zoning Code. He said the Council packet contained two ordinances: the prime ordinance is recommended by the Planning commission and a different, or substitute, Ordinance is recommended by the Council Committee. city Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 8 The Council agreed this ordinance should be on the April 16, 1991 City Council meeting agenda for enactment. B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, ESTABLISHING THE FEDERAL WAY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION, SPECIFYING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS THEREOF Mayor Ertel read the title of this Ordinance. Steve Anderson, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the purpose of the proposal. He said this commission would replace the Parks Comprehensive Plan Task Force when their job is completed. He reviewed the committee structure and length of terms. There was discussion on the responsibility of the Commission. The Council agreed this ordinance should be on the April 16, 1991 City Council meeting agenda for enactment. x. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Public Defender Contract Ms. Driscoll reviewed the proposed contract. She introduced Jack Hill from Assigned Counsel. He said he was enthusiastic with the opportunity to provide defense work for the City of Federal Way. He mentioned he had not been aware that custody arraignments would take place in Seattle. Councilmember Templeton asked if contract changes would be requested because of the in-custody costs and location. Mr. Hill said he would hope to modify the situation by holding the arraignments closer to Federal Way which would be more workable. Mr. Hill continued by saying that pierce County is pleased to assist Federal Way in establishing their criminal justice system. Councilmember Stead moved to authorize the city Manager to enter into the public defender contract; Second by Councilmember Templeton. Councilmember Templeton complimented Ms. Driscoll and Mr. McFall on the work they did to obtain this contract. Motion passed as follows: Gates Marks Webster Ertel Yes Yes Yes Yes Handmacher Stead Templeton Excused Absence Yes Yes city Council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 9 XI. CITY MANAGER REPORT CONTINUED Mr. McFall said he has no further city Manager Report. XII. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Webster reminded the Council of the Council Parks Committee meeting to be held Wednesday morning, April 3, 1991, at 7:30 a.m. and that the Redondo Park issue would be presented. Councilmember Stead said he had no report this evening. Councilmember Marks said he had attended both Arts Commission meetings and they are on a fast-track - reviewing motel/hotel tax. Councilmember Gates said no Council Administration meeting would be held this week - the next meeting is set for April 19, 1991 at which time there will be discussion on the Council Rules and Procedures and the Long Range Plan from the Fire Department. Councilmember Templeton said he attended a Roundtable on March 20, 1991 which was chaired by Norm Rice. He said he will circulate materials from that meeting this week. Councilmember Templeton said a retreat is planned in May, and, monthly meetings will start in May, 1991. In response to a question from Councilmember Templeton, Mr. McFall gave the Council an update on the Business Registration Program. Mayor Ertel said the Summit wrapped up and copies of information will be provided to the Council; the show is going on the road for the next six weeks and then a decision will be made where to take it from there. Councilmember Stead said his hat is off to the Mayor for all of her work relating to this matter. Councilmember Templeton concurred and mentioned the hours put in to participate in the meetings. XIII. RESOLUTION CONTINUED Mr. Anderson reviewed some recommended language to amend the Resolution based on earlier Council discussion. Councilmember Templeton moved to adopt the Resolution with the amended language; Second by Councilmember Webster. City council Minutes April 2, 1991 Page 10 Motion to adopt Resolution No. 91-57 passed as follows: Gates Yes Handmacher Excused Absence Marks Yes Stead Yes Webster Yes Templeton Yes Ertel Yes Mr. Anderson announced that the Arts Commission meeting is going to be April 11, 1991 and not April 4, 1991. Ms. Driscoll introduced Tim Jenkins who is the City's Prosecuting Attorney. Councilmember Templeton expressed condolences to the Kansas Jayhawk basketball fans in the audience. XIII. CITIZEN COMMENT There was no additional citizen comments. XIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at the hOU~ .~OO' p.m.~_, U/"~~d~< du~ aureen M. SwaneYl CMC City Clerk