Council MIN 06-04-1991 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY C/1Y COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 4, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers - City Hall
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ertel called the Federal Way City Council regular
meeting to order at the hour of 7:05 p.m., on the 4th day
of June, 1991, in Council Chambers, city Hall, Federal
Way, washington.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Marks 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.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Initiative & Referendum
other subjects
Rick Sturaeon, 4700 So 295th Pl, Auburn, spoke in favor
of the Camelot Park acquisition; he feels it is an
extremely valuable parcel of land for park development.
H. David KaDlan, 30440-27th Ave So, Federal Way, spoke in
favor of the Camelot Park acquisition; he was a member of
the citizen Advisory Committee for the 1989 bond issue.
Jullianne Bruce, 33316 Pacific Highway So, Federal Way,
owner of Matrixx Dance Club, encouraged parents to attend
club functions with their teens in order to observe the
club's strict security measures and rules.
ORIGINAL
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Bob Wojnicz, 941 SW 296th, Federal Way, spoke in
opposition to the hardship dwelling issue; he feels the
proposed ordinance is a good idea, but feels it allows
for abuse of the zoning code. He suggested the City
require neighborhood approval for such requests.
Marv Hubbard, 1660 So 333rd, Federal Way, resident of
nearby mobile home park, spoke in opposition to Matrixx
Dance Club stating teens in attendance are noisy,
inconsiderate, loiter and cause traffic problems in area.
Mayor Ertel called for specific audience response to the
Initiative & Referendum issue.
H. David Kanlan, 30240-27th Ave So, Federal Way,
indicated he might have reviewed the issue if he had
received prior information.
Councilmember Marks commented that he doesn't see the
issue as being a public outcry, but does feel it is
important to be in place when needed.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
B.
Approval of Minutes - May 21, 1991
Approval of Voucher
Councilmember Templeton made one minor correction to the
minutes of May 21, 1991, at page 13, paragraph 4, line
11, by changing "Off-Campus School" to "continuation High
School"; correction made.
Motion by Councilmember stead to approve Consent Agenda
with correction to minutes; second by Councilmember
Handmacher. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
VI.
RESOLUTIONS
(Next Resolution No. 91-62)
A.
Communications Purchasing Agreement
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF
A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
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SEATTLE FOR COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND RELATED
SERVICES. (City Staff Contact: Sandra Driscoll)
Assistant city Manager Ken Nyberg presented the City
Staff report on the issue; he stated the emergency
structure includes the Fire and Police Departments along
with the city and its Public Works Department; he further
explained the importance of approving the 800 Mhz trunked
radio system since cellular phones are not dependable in
emergency situations.
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the agreement has been
reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Administration & Public Safety Committee. Councilmember
Webster recommended the Public Works Director's name be
deleted and referred to by title only on page 1, item 2,
of the agreement.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to approve Resolution No.
91-62 "Communications Cooperative Purchasing Agreement"
with the recommended deletion; second by Councilmember
Marks. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
Vll.
mTRODUCTIONORDmANCE
A.
Repeal of Underground Facilities Ordinance No. 91-90
(City Staff Contact: Sandra Driscoll)
Councilmember Marks explained he did not request a full
repeal, but only a portion of the previously adopted
ordinance. He withdrew the proposed appeal ordinance
from consideration and requested the subsequently drafted
proposed amendment to the ordinance be considered at the
next regular meeting.
VITI.
ENACTMENT ORDmANCES
(Next Ordinance No. 91-98)
A.
Energy Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 1991 STATE ENERGY CODE, AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-33 TO DELETE SECTION 92 OF SAID
ORDINANCE. (City Staff Contact: Bruce Lorentzen)
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Motion by Councilmember Webster to approve Ordinance No.
91-98 "Energy Code"; second by Councilmember stead.
Motion passed as follows:
Hanclmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
B.
Western Securities Rezone
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, REZONING AN APPROXIMATE 14 ACRE SITE
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHWEST 348TH STREET
AND 1ST AVENUE SOUTH WITHIN THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FROM
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS 9.6) TO COMMUNITY BUSINESS
(BC) WITH CONDITIONS, (RZ-90-0001).
(City Staff Contact: Sandra Driscoll)
Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve Ordinance No.
91-99 "Western Securities Rezone"; second by
Councilmember Stead. Motion passed as follows:
Hanclmacher yes Templeton no
Gates yes Ertel no
Marks yes Stead yes
Webster yes
C(l) Accessory Hardship Dwelling units
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 90-43) BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 20.11, PERTAINING TO SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ACCESSORY
HARDSHIP DWELLING UNITS IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES,
APPROVED THROUGH PROCESS I, AND BY AMENDING ZONING CODE
SECTION 3.10, TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF ACCESSORY
HARDSHIP DWELLING UNITS AND HARDSHIP.
(City Staff Contact: Larry Springer)
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C(2) Substitute Accessory Hardship Dwelling units
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 90-43) BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 20.11, PERTAINING TO SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY ACCESSORY
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HARDSHIP DWELLING UNITS IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES,
APPROVED THROUGH PROCESS I, AND BY AMENDING ZONING CODE
SECTION 3.10, TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF ACCESSORY
HARDSHIP DWELLING UNITS AND HARDSHIP, AND RELATIVE.
(City Staff Contact: Larry Springer)
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve Ordinance
No. 91-100 "Substitute Accessory Hardship Dwelling";
second by Councilmember Webster.
Discussion: Councilmember Handmacher explained this
only pertains to the issue of medical hardship, not
economical; economical hardships will be considered at a
later date. In response to Council questions, Long Range
Planning Manager Larry Springer explained the zoning code
clearly allows for only one residential structure per
lot, and any request for medical hardship will require
written documentation from a physician. He further
explained there is an appeal process available to
citizens.
The motion to approve Ordinance No. 91-100 "Substitute
Accessory Hardship Dwelling" passed as follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks yes Stead yes
Webster yes
D. Designated Vehicle Route
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
WHICH RESTRICTS ALL VEHICLES RATED IN EXCESS OF 30,000
POUNDS GROSS WEIGHT TO DESIGNATED VEHICLE ROUTES EXCEPT
FOR LOCAL DELIVERIES AND PROVIDES AUTHORITY TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO RESTRICT VEHICLES MAKING LOCAL
DELIVERIES NUMBERING TEN OR MORE TRIPS PER DAY UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO DESIGNATED ROUTES.
(City Staff Contact: Tim Miller/Carolyn Lake)
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to refer item back to
committee for review of a subsequently proposed
amendment; 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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E.
Amendment to Gambling Tax
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY RELATING TO GAMBLING TAX AMENDING THE DUE DATE AND
THE PENALTY SCHEDULE OF THE TAX. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 90-15)
(City Staff Contact: Dick scott/Carolyn Lake)
Motion by Deputy Mayor Gates to approve Ordinance No. 91-
101 "Amendment to Gambling Tax"; second by Councilmember
Templeton. Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
IX.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
A.
Open Space Acquisition Project: Camelot Park Addition
(City Staff Contact: Jennifer Schroder)
City Manager McFall explained there is no significant
cost or burden to the City at this time nor is there
significant travel time required for maintenance of the
area. Parks Superintendent Jenny Schroder answered
Council questions and explained that city Staff
recommends approval of the acquisition. Councilmember
Webster explained the city is able to trade the property
for other open space, but cannot sell it. Mr. McFall
reported property usage is limited to passive activity
only, i.e., trails, parking.
Motion by Councilmember Webster to authorize the City
Manager to approve the option agreement; second by
Councilmember Stead.
Discussion: Councilmember Handmacher doesn't feel there
are any disadvantages to assuming responsibility for the
property. Deputy Mayor Gates views the acquisition as an
important controlled area through mutual agreement by the
County and the city.
Motion to authorize city Manager to approve the option
agreement for the Camelot Park Addition Open Space
Acquisition passed as follows:
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Handmacher
Gates
Marks
Webster
yes
yes
yes
yes
Templeton
Ertel
Stead
yes
yes
yes
B.
Approval of Community Development Block Grant Application
(Presentation by Helen Middlebrooks, Human Services
commission Chair)
Human Services Commission Chairperson Helen Middlebrooks
presented the project applications. councilmember
Webster inquired about availability of King County
funding for the Multi-service Center; Management
Assistant sheryl Trent explained the center will receive
some funds for specific projects from both King County
and the City of Auburn. Deputy Mayor Gates asked about
availability of transitional housing; Ms. Middlebrooks
reported existing motels in the area would be utilized
rather than new housing being constructed.
Councilmember Handmacher and Mayor Ertel thanked the
Commission for their many hours of review and decision
making. Councilmember Templeton also thanked city
Manager McFall and Finance Director Moir for
administering the projects with no direct costs reflected
to applicants, especially since King County charges
approximately 18% for administration. Ms. Middlebrooks
thanked City Staffmembers for making the Commission's job
much easier, especially Steve Anderson, Cheri McCabe and
Sheryl Trent. Deputy Mayor Gates said the Commission and
Police Department have become pro-active and are
fulf illing the city's dreams of public and human services
by working together.
Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve all CDBG
applications as recommended by the Human Services
Commission; second by Councilmember Handmacher.
Councilmember Stead requested the records reflect his
vote abstention on the issue, as his wife serves on the
Board of Directors for Federal way Youth Services.
Motion to approve all CDBG applications passed as
follows:
Handmacher yes Templeton yes
Gates yes Ertel yes
Marks yes Stead abstain
Webster yes
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager McFall thanked the Human Services commission
for its dedication and hard work. He reported the City
is continuing to work on establishing an early 1991
recycling program. Recently he met with officials of
surrounding cities to review concerns and locations for
the proposed King county Justice Center. He also gave an
updated report on the Post Office Center construction
progress. Postal officials are continuing to work with
the city to effectively resolve problems with storm water
detention systems, building and fire codes, and are
expected to work out landscaping and traffic flow issues.
Mr. McFall introduced and welcomed the City's new Parks
Director Joe stevens. Mr. stevens thanked the City
Management Staff for giving him the opportunity to work
for the City of Federal Way.
XI.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the Administration & Public
Safety Committee met this morning and made some progress
on city Manager evaluation process, but are still working
on Council Rules and Procedure; the next meeting is June
28th at 7:00 a.m., to continue work on the same issues.
Councilmember Webster announced the Parks, Recreation &
Human Services Committee will meet tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.,
and will be discussing open space, comprehensive plan and
street tree ordinance.
Councilmember Handmacher reported the Planning, Public
Works & Transportation Committee will meet next Monday,
June loth at 7:00 p.m.. Discussion at the last meeting
included the 6-year transportation and capital
improvement programs.
Councilmember Templeton sent kudos to the city's Parks
Department Staff for construction of the new city sign at
old City Hall, and also for their hard work in
establishing and operating the department.
Mayor Ertel reported on the recent transportation
conference she attended in Orlando, Florida and has
informational materials available for anyone interested
in reviewing it. She felt the conference sessions were
extremely interesting and informative.
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XII.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
H. David KaDlan, 30240-27th Ave So, Federal Way, as a
representative of the Federal Way Community Council,
invited everyone to attend the June 6th meeting at the
ESC Conference Room; discussion topics include water
shortages, merger and sewer extension on Wests ide. He
also invited the city Council and Staff to attend the
Council's annual picnic on August 1st.
Jack Ross, is opposed to truck traffic being allowed from
348th-356th; he feels they should use I-5 and Pacific
Highway for all travel except local deliveries.
Councilmember Handmacher explained the proposed ordinance
covers those areas and also includes weight restrictions.
XllI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To Discuss Negotiations for
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.ll0(b)
Property
Acquisition
Mayor Ertel recessed the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m.,
and announced the Council would convene for a 30-minute
executive session to discuss property acquisition. At
9:05 p.m., Assistant City Manager Ken Nyberg announced
the Council had requested an additional fifteen minutes.
Mayor Ertel announced the executive session adjourned at
9: 16 p.m., with no action taken, and reconvened the
regular meeting.
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, Mayor Ertel adjourned the regular meeting of the
Federal Way City Council at the hour of 9:16 p.m..
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N. Chr~st~ne Green
Deputy city Clerk