Council MIN 04-16-1991 Regular & Special
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Apri116, 1991
SPECIAL SESSION
6:00 P.M. - ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE
For Purpose of Executive Session
Evaluation of City Manager
RCW 42.30.110(g)
ROOM
Mayor Debra Ertel called the Federal Way City Council
Special/Executive Session to order at the hour of 6:00
p.m., on the 16th day of April, 1991, in the
Administration Conference Room, City Hall, Federal Way,
Washington; and recessed the meeting at 7:00 p.m., to be
reconvened following the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION
7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Debra Ertel called the Federal Way city Council
Regular Session to order at the hour of 7: 05 p.m., on the
16th day of April, 1991, in Council Chambers, City Hall,
Federal Way, Washington.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Templeton led the Council, city Staff and
audience in the flag salute.
ill.
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.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Bruce Bannina, 28612 Redondo Beach Drive South, Redondo,
spoke in opposition to the proposed Redondo Beach Drive
Resolution; he feels a decision on the issue is premature
at this time.
ORIGINAL
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Mike Berry, 28632 Redondo Beach Drive, Redondo, spoke in
opposition to the proposed Redondo Beach Drive
Resolution; he was instrumental in obtaining over 1000
signatures on a recent petition drive opposing the
reopening of the roadway.
Rick Gardner, 309 SW 321st, Federal Way, expressed his
concern about recent flooding problems in the Campus
Woods area.
Lisa Richards, 28806 Redondo Shore Drive, Federal Way,
spoke in opposition to the proposed Redondo Beach Drive
Resolution; she submitted written information to the
Council from the Redondo Community Club membership
regarding the issue.
Doua Andrews, 28807 Redondo Shores Drive South, Redondo,
spoke in opposition to the proposed Redondo Beach Drive
Resolution; he feels a decision is premature at this time
and asked the Council to table the issue.
Sam Elder, 30105-2nd Place SW, Federal Way, spoke in
favor of the proposed Redondo Beach Drive Resolution; he
feels the road should be rebuilt to allow access for all
citizens to enjoy the area.
Jerry Parisi, 28636 Beach Drive South, Redondo, spoke in
opposition to the proposed Redondo Beach Drive
Resolution; he urged the Council to not make a decision
at this time.
PROCLAMATIONS
A.
B.
C.
National victims' Rights Week
spring Clean
Recognition of First Anniversary of Weyerhaeuser/King
County Aquatic Center
Mayor Ertel read all proclamations, and presented the
spring Clean proclamation to Gina Hungerford, this year' s
Chairman of spring Clean 1991 in Federal Way. The
Aquatic Center proclamation will be hand delivered to
County Counci1member Paul Barden.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
Minutes
Voucher
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Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve consent agenda;
second by Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
VIT.
RESOLUTIONS
A.
Redondo Beach Drive
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, RELATING TO
REDONDO BEACH DRIVE.
Motion by Councilmember Stead to approve the resolution;
second by Deputy Mayor Gates.
Prior to a vote on the original motion, Councilmember
Marks made an additional motion to table the resolution,
as he feels the issue is out of the Council's
jurisdiction; second by Councilmember Stead. Motion to
table the resolution passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
no
yes
no
NOTE: No vote was taken on the original motion to
approve the resolution. Mayor Ertel announced the issue
would be added to the next regular meeting agenda,
following King County's public hearing on the matter.
Park lane Estates Division II Final Plat Approval
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PARKLANE ESTATES, DIVISION 2,
DESIGNATED AS KING COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
FILE NO. 589-21.
Senior Planner Stephen Clifton presented the City Staff
report and recommendation and answered Council questions.
One of the major concerns was the open space area
allocated to the city under specific conditions. Also
present was developer Brian McAloney who responded to
various Council questions, and at the conclusion of the
discussion agreed to accept additional conditions as
outlined by Councilmember Handmacher.
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Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve the final
plat with a few additional conditions, to-wit: (1) that
Tracts C, D and E be dedicated to the City without a
condition that it be considered as future open space for
properties outside this plat; and (2) that pedestrian
access at the southerly extension of 15th Place SW be
delineated in a way satisfactory to City staff that will
adequately protect pedestrians using the roadway; second
by Councilmember Templeton. Motion to approve Resolution
No. 91-58 "Parklane Estates, Division 2, Final Plat",
with additional specified conditions, passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
C.
Park Funding
A RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN OUTDOOR
RECREATION PROJECT TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR
OUTDOOR RECREATION AS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE RECREATION
LAND ACT.
Mayor Ertel pulled the proposed resolution from the
agenda, as the Parks Committee will be meeting tomorrow
morning to further discuss the issue.
VIII .
ENACTMENT 0 RD IN AN CES
A.
zoning Code Amendment/cemeteries
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 40-43) BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 15.80, TO ALLOW CEMETERIES AS A
PERMITTED USE IN CERTAIN ZONES.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve Ordinance
No. 91-92 "Amendment to zoning Code/Cemeteries"; second
by Councilmember Marks. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
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B.
Establishing Parks and Recreation Commission
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.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to approve Ordinance No.
91-93 "Parks/Recreation Commission"; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks yes Stead yes
Webster yes
IX. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. 1991 City Council Election Policy
City Manager McFall explained the method of determining
staggered terms of office for Council positions in the
upcoming election would be as follows: positions 1, 3,
5 and 7 elected for four (4) year term and positions 2,
4 and 6 elected for two (2) year term; when the two (2)
year terms expire, all positions will become four (4)
year terms.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to approve proposed
Council election procedure as presented by City Manager;
second by Councilmember Templeton. Motion passed as
follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks no Stead yes
Webster yes
B. Quarterly Financial Report
City Manager McFall and Finance Director John Moir
presented the quarterly financial report to Council.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. McFall presented an updated status report on the
city's business registration program. He further
explained the necessity for scheduling a Special Session
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prior to next week's study Session, for the purpose of
reviewing the lAC Funding Resolution, since all
applications must be received by May 1, 1991.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Gates to approve a Special Session
on April 23, 1991, at 7: 00 p.m., for the purpose of
considering the adoption of the lAC Funding Resolution,
followed by scheduled Council study Session; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes,
XI.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Handmacher reported the Planning, Public
Works & Transportation Committee met last night; the next
meeting will be April 29th, at 7:00 p.m., which agenda
includes a presentation by Quadrant and City Staff on
master drainage plan problems in West Campus area. He
also reported that any proposed changes on the Metro
Dial-A-Ride program need to be submitted by tomorrow, and
inquired if Council of Whole would like to be present for
the City Staff report. The decision was made to have
Traffic Engineer Tim Miller report to Council following
tonight's Special/Executive Session, with all interested
councilmembers invited to attend.
Councilmember Templeton reported he will be attending the
Human Services Roundtable on May 15th, with the next work
session scheduled for May 22nd.
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the next meeting of the
Administration & Public Safety Committee will be Friday,
April 19th, at 7:30 a.m., to discuss Fire Department long
range plans.
Councilmember Marks reported he attended the recent
Cultural Arts Commission meeting; they are currently
working on publication of a newsletter.
councilmember Stead had no report at this time.
Councilmember Webster thanked City staff for the
. excellent financial report. The Parks, Recreation &
Human Services Committee will meet tomorrow, at 7:30
a.m., with discussions on open space, the street tree
ordinance and lAC funding.
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Mayor Ertel reported the League of Women Voters will meet
tomorrow night at Totem Junior High School.
xu.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Ilene Marckx, 349l5-4th Avenue South, Federal Way,
expressed her concern about the lack of surface water
management for the proposed Park lane Estates II
development.
Ron Zaffino, 4332 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way,
submitted information to the Council regarding his
request for a sign height variance; he is also interested
in promoting food and beverage service within the City in
a positive light following the newly adopted .08
intoxication level.
H. David KaDlan, 30240-27th Avenue South, Federal Way,
congratulated the Council for the additional condition
requirements placed on the Parklane Estates II project.
He also reminded the audience of Thursday night's public
hearing regarding parks and recreation open space.
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SPECIALÆXECUTIVE SESSION CONTINUATION
Mayor Ertel recessed the Regular Session at 9:20 p.m.,
and reconvened the Special/Executive Session at 9: 30
p.m.. She adjourned the Special/Executive Session and
reconvened the Regular Session at 10:10 p.m..
Motion by Councilmember Webster to renew City Manager
McFall's contract at an annual salary of $84,000, with
remaining provisions unchanged; second by Councilmember
Stead. The motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
no
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Ertel journed the Regular Session at the
hour of 10:12 p.m..
. Chr1st1ne Green
Deputy City Clerk