Council MIN 07-02-1991 Regular
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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEE11NG
July 2, 1991 - 7:00 P.M.
city council Chambers - City Hall
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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: 05 p. m., on the 2nd day
of July, 1991, in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal
Way, Washington.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Handmacher led the flag salute.
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Debra Ertel, Deputy Mayor Mary
Gates and Councilmembers Jim Handmacher, Joel Marks, Bob
Stead and Jim Webster.
Excused Absence:
injury.
Councilmember Lynn Templeton due to an
City Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Steve
Anderson, City Attorney Sandra Driscoll, City Clerk
Maureen Swaney and Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS
Police Officers of the Year Awards/Honorees:
DARE Officers Michael Butschli & Douglas Macdonald
(Special Presentation/Police Chief Bob Evans)
(Proclamation Presentation/Mayor Debra Ertel)
Mayor Ertel read and presented the City's proclamation to
both officers. Following introductions, Police Chief Bob
Evans explained the selection process and gave a brief
background on the officers; he then introduced King
County Sheriff James Montgomery who read and presented
department award plaques. Mayor Ertel expressed her
gratitude for the excellent police service afforded the
city.
ORIGINAL
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B.
"Family Fest" Proclamation/Acceptance by Mary Ehlis
(Proclamation Presentation/Mayor Debra Ertel)
Mayor Ertel read and presented the city's proclamation to
Family Fest Chairperson Mary Ehlis, who, in turn
introduced those of her committee in attendance.
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AUDIENCE COMMENT
Jim Krueaer, 87l2-5lst st W, Tacoma, WA 98467,
representing the developer for Lakota Trails announced he
would like to wait and speak during the plat discussion.
H. David KaDlan, 30240-27th Ave So, Federal Way, on
behalf of the Federal Way Community Council, invited the
city Council and Staff to their annual potluck picnic on
August 16th at Dash Point's Camp Kilworth.
VI.
CONSENT AGENDA
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B.
C.
Approval of Minutes/June 18, 1991
Approval of Voucher
Appointments to the Ethics Board
Assistant City Manager Steve Anderson requested Item #C
be pulled from the consent agenda.
Motion by councilmember Handmacher to approve consent
agenda with the deletion of Item #C and the earlier
amendment to the minutes; second by Councilmember Stead.
The motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Ertel
Stead
Templeton
yes Gates
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
VII.
ENACTMENT ORDINANCE
(Next Ord No. 91-104)
A.
Amendment to Underground Facilities Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91-90, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT
OF UNDERGROUND CONVERSION FOR EXISTING UTILITIES, AND FOR
RELOCATIONS, REPLACEMENTS OR UPGRADES THERETO.
(City Council Contact: Councilmember Joel Marks)
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Motion by Councilmember Marks to approve the amendment to
Ordinance No. 91-90; second by Councilmember Stead for
discussion purposes.
Discussion: Councilmember Marks said he is opposed to
all undergrounding except new construction as he feels it
will be costly for property owners; he is opposed to
using transportation fund monies for such construction.
Councilmember Stead said he will vote against the
amendment since the present ordinance allows for project
waivers when necessary, and future undergrounding will be
beneficial to the city. Mayor Ertel explained the
Council considered this issue at length and allowed
public comment sessions prior adoption of the original
ordinance. Deputy Mayor Gates said she would vote
against the proposed amendment due to logical
inconsistencies.
The motion to amend Ordinance No. 91-90 "Underground
Facilities" failed as follows:
Handmacher
Ertel
Stead
Templeton
no Gates
no Marks
no Webster
excused absence
no
yes
no
VITI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
(Next Res No. 91-65)
A.
Lakota Trails Preliminary Plat Extension/Final Plat
(City Staff Contact: Margaret Clark)
1. Discussion
2. Resolution
Senior Planner Margaret Clark presented the City Staff
report. Mayor Ertel invited the developer to come
forward and answer Council questions. Jim Krueger,
attorney for Northwest Heritage Group spoke on behalf of
the developer, and advised the Council that Vice-
President Jim Adams is present to answer any questions.
Mr. Krueger explained they already have final plat
approval on Phase I of the development and must now
satisfy city Council and Staff interpretation of the
conditions attached to final plat approval of Phase II.
He explained they have no problem with l5-foot native
growth requirements for buffering, but would like
assurance it will not affect the current 5-foot building
lot setbacks.
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Councilmembers had questions reqardinq the interpretation
of County and City calculations for open space affectinq
both phases of the plat, as well as requirements for the
dedication of wetlands and native qrowth.
City Attorney Driscoll requested the Council take a 20-
minute executive session to discuss potentiallitiqation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i).
Motion by Councilmember Marks to convene a 20-minute
executive session; second by Councilmember Handmacher.
Motion passed as follows:
Handmacher
Ertel
Stead
Templeton
yes Gates
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Ertel recessed the reqular meetinq at 8:00 p.m. for
the purpose of callinq an executive session to discuss
potential litiqation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i); she
announced the Council would return at 8:20 p.m..
Mayor Ertel announced the executive session adjourned at
8:10 p.m., and the Council would recess until 8:20 p.m..
Mayor Ertel reconvened the reqular meetinq at the hour of
8:20 p.m., and announced the Council discussed Lakota
Trails Phase II final plat approval durinq the executive
session.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
(Continued)
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to approve Resolution
No. 91-65 "Final Plat Approval of Lakota Trails Phase II"
with two (2) additional conditions: (1) the fence alonq
320th be replaced by a 15-foot native qrowth protection
easement; and (2) the developer be required to provide
usable open space, or a fee in lieu of open space, for
Phase II, in the amount of .33 acres; second by
Councilmember Stead.
Discussion: Councilmember Handmacher explained the City
Council is leqally constrained in what it can do in terms
of mitiqatinq plats inherited from Kinq County. The
amount of open space the Council can require is strictly
controlled for Phase II, and he feels the opinion of the
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City's legal counsel should be followed. He further
commented that the Council is dedicated to ensuring
adequate open space for future projects and intends to
make sure Federal Way rules are strictly followed
whenever possible.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 91-65 "Lakota Trails
Phase II Final Plat Approval", with above listed two
additional conditions, passed as follows:
Handmacher
Ertel
Stead
Templeton
yes Gates
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
B.
Les Schwab Tire Center Merit Decision
(City Staff Contact: Greg Moore)
Long Range Planning Manager Larry Springer presented the
City Staff report to Council and reported the tire center
owner has subsequently selected another location for the
proposed future site.
Motion by Councilmember Handmacher to deny tire stores in
zones other than BC; second by Councilmember Stead.
Discussion: Councilmember Handmacher explained that
during earlier deliberation and decision-making by the
Council, it was felt tire centers were inappropriate for
zones other than BC, since such centers are intended for
use by the entire community, not for local neighborhoods.
Councilmember Stead said it is his understanding the
owner has acquired another parcel of property upon which
he plans to construct the proposed tire business.
Councilmember Marks felt that BN zoning with conditions
would be appropriate for tire stores in local
neighborhoods, in addition to BC designations.
Motion to deny passed as follows:
Handmacher
Ertel
Stead
Templeton
yes Gates
yes Marks
yes Webster
excused absence
yes
no
yes
C.
Golfun Progress Report
(City Staff Contact: Larry Springer; and presentation by
Consultant Tom Beckwith)
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Mr. Springer introduced Consultant Tom Beckwith, who
presented alternative plans for utilization of the Golfun
property. The Council offered suggestions and addressed
concerns regarding ingress and egress, truck volume,
adequate passive and/or active recreational areas,
parking, safety and noise of water treatment plant and
sensitive areas. Mr. Beckwith reminded those in
attendance of the scheduled Golfun open house being held
Thursday, July 11th, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the site.
IX.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
In the absence of Mr. McFall, Assistant city Manager
Steve Anderson requested the Council call a 20-minute
executive session prior to adjournment of the meeting for
the purpose of discussing property acquisition pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(b).
He announced there will be a City Council study session
on Monday, July 29th, at 7:00 p.m., at which time METRO
staff will make a presentation on transit issues.
There will not be a meeting on July 30th.
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Handmacher announced the next meeting of
the Planning, Public Works & Transportation Committee
will be Monday, July 8th; there will not be another
committee meeting until July 31st.
He further announced the 6-year transportation plan
special session/public hearing needs to be scheduled for
July 23rd. The City Council approved a special session
for the purposes of holding a public hearing on the 6-
year TIP on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, at 7:30 p.m..
Deputy Mayor Gates reported the Administration & Public
Safety Co~ittee will meet on July 19th at 7:00 a.m.;
agenda will include final review of council rules and
benefit study, and a proposed ordinance addressing
children left unattended in vehicles.
Councilmember Webster announced the Parks, Recreation &
Human Services Committee will meet tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.;
they will discuss tree city and school district joint use
updates.
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XI.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Rov Wibera, 31413-41st Ave SW, Federal Way, presented
Council with updated information received during recent
sessions of the committee on airport noise. Mayor Ertel
suggested he contact City staff to schedule the next
update report.
H. David KaD1an, 30440-27th Ave S, Federal Way, as a
member of the parks task force, said he feels the City
parks are under-parked and under-fielded, and suggested
mixed field parks with lighted areas be established.
Dave Crossen, Assistant Fire Chief, expressed concern
about delaying a decision on the Go1fun property usage
and urged the Council to furnish some direction as soon
as possible.
XII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss negotiations for property acquisition pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(b).
Mayor Ertel recessed the regular meeting at 10:05 p.m.,
and announced the City Council would convene for a 20-
minute executive session to discuss property acquisition,
and would return to Council Chambers at 10:25 p.m..
Mayor Ertel announced the executive session adjourned at
10:25 p.m., with no action taken, and reconvened the
regular meeting.
XII.
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 10:25 p.m..
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. Chr~st~ne Green
Deputy City Clerk