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Council MIN 06-16-1992 Regular FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers - City Hall June 16, 1992 - 7:00 P.M. ***** REGULAR MEETING MINUTES I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Stead called the Federal Way City Council regular meeting to order at the hour of 7:04 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington. Council Present: Mayor Bob Stead, Deputy Mayor Joel Marks and Councilrnembers Ray Tomlinson, Ron Gintz, Lynn Templeton, Skip Priest. Excused Absence: Councilmember Mary Gates. City Staff Present: City Manager J. Brent McFall, Acting City Attorney Carolyn Lake, City Clerk Maureen Swaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris Green. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Templeton led the flag salute. III. CITIZEN COMMENT Ed Stickel, 1228 SW 296th St, Federal Way, supports fireworks ban, but feels there is a need for a professional display; favors installation of speed bumps on 300th Street; supports establishment of a heliport. H. David KaDlan, 3O240-27th Ave So, Federal Way, Parks & Recreation Commission Chair, requested construction of a pedestrian underpass on 356th Street and distributed a letter to Mayor and Council members asking for resolution affirming City support for the project. Chuck Holmes, 33006-33rd PI SW, Federal Way, representing youth baseball groups, requested an improvement in parking restrictions adjacent to Decatur High School baseball field. Mayor Stead referred him to Tim and Ken Miller of the City's Public Works Department. ORIGINAL FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 2 IV. Bill Wood, 32918-19th PI So #0-104, Federal Way, supports consultant study and establishment of Heliport. Trov SchleDD. 3215-56th Ave NE, Tacoma, intended to request a set-back variance for his property, however, Mayor Stead referred him to Acting City Attorney Carolyn Lake to avoid any possible conflict. John Hvrv, 14711-111th PI NE, Bellevue, spoke in favor of allowing fIreworks if conditioned on establishing a reasonable safety program for sale and discharge. CONSENT AGENDA a. b. c. Minutes - June 2, 1992 Voucher - June 16, 1992 Resolution/High Point Park ill Preliminary Plat RESOLUTION NO. 92-113 The Point at West Campus Preliminary Plat Extension Ordinance Enactment/Council Bill #17 - WSDOT Heliport Grant Funds ORDINANCE NO. 92-142 Ordinance Enactment/Council Bill #18 - Building Code Update ORDINANCE NO. 92-143 Ordinance Enactment/Council Bill #19 - Tenant Improvements ORDINANCE NO. 92-144 King County InterlocallTraffic Mitigation Fees Authorization for Furniture Purchase d. e. f. g. h. i. Deputy Mayor Marks requested clarification of June 2, 1992 minutes, with respect to the Diversity Commission vote--to reflect the three opposition votes were due to amended membership area and not establishment of the commission (correction made). Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve consent agenda with clarification to minutes; second by Deputy Mayor Marks. Motion passed as follows: Stead Tomlinson Templeton Gates Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes yes yes yes excused absence FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 3 v. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES a. Council Bill #20 - Authority to Establish Temporary Speed Limits AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECrOR THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH TEMPORARY REDUCTIONS TO SPEED UMITS TO THE CITY'S STREETS AN HIGHWAYS (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-29). Acting City Attorney Lake requested a suspension of rules and immediate adoption due to 356th Street road construction, which necessitated the ordinance. Councilmember Templeton moved to suspend rules; second by Councilmember Gintz. Motion to suspend rules passed as follows: S tead Tomlinson Templeton Gates yes yes yes excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve ORDINANCE NO. 92-145 "Authority to Establish Temporary Speed Limits"; second by Councilmember Priest. Motion passed as follows: S tead Tomlinson Templeton Gates yes yes yes excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes b. Council Bill #21 - Fireworks Amendment AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90-54 OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, TO REDUCE THE DATES AND TIMES THAT COMMON FIREWORKS MAYBE DISCHARGED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS (AMENDS ORDINANCES NO. 90-54,90-60 AND 92-138). Mayor Stead presented introduction reading of the proposed ordinance. Deputy Mayor Marks recommended the Council adopt a separate ordinance banning the sale and discharge of fireworks next year, however, he feels it is FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 4 important to allow for public comment on the issue. Mayor Stead recommended a special session on June 23rd, and requested a total ban ordinance be drafted for Council's review at that time. Motion by Councilmember Tomlinson to suspend rules and place current proposed ordinance to a vote; second by Councilmember Gintz. Deputy Mayor Marks said he would like Counci1member Gates and Tomlinson present to vote, but both will be absent at next week's meeting; he also wants to invite citizen comment on the issue. Motion to suspend rules failed for lack of majority as follows: Stead Tomlinson Templeton Gates no yes no excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes no Second reading of the proposed ordinance will be scheduled for June 23rd agenda, as well as presentation of a second draft ordinance calling for a total ban of fIreworks in 1993. Councilmembers discussed the importance of the City sponsoring a public fIreworks display in the future. VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS a. Public Works Trust Fund Application for Two Surface Water Capital Projects - Panther Lake & 336th Regional Storage Facility Surface Water Manager Cary Roe explained project funding and answered various questions directed to him by Councilmembers. Mayor Stead reminded Council- members the issue before them is to approve the application. Motion by Council member Templeton to approve application for the two projects; second by Councilmember Gintz. Motion passed as follows: S tead Tomlinson Templeton Gates yes yes yes excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 5 b. 3OOth Street Traffic Improvement Traffic Engineer Tim Miller presented alternatives for 3OOth Street traffic improvement, which includes an interim closing of 3OOth Street at east side of 26th with barricades; Mr. Miller explained it would be done with Type ill barricades, wqich are extremely visible, as well as installation of flags, flashing lights and rumble strips preceding the barricade. He explained the Fire Department has approved the closure, however, it could reduce response times in an emergency. Another alternative would be speed bumps, but that method is considered unsafe by the State. A permanent solution will require extensive road construction, will require relocation of buried cables and will possibly run into a winter weather time frame, which could slow completion. Councilmember Tomlinson asked for citizen comment. The following persons came forward: Rae Morrison, 2613 So 3OOth St, Federal Way, has lived in area for 12 years and is extremely concerned about safety of school children; he is supportive of interim solutions pending a permanent one. Donn Fountain, Federal Way School District Assistant Superintendent, is supportive of temporary closure, as long as school buses and vehicles are able to easily access school property. Mr. Miller said the temporary barricades could be in place in approximately one to two weeks, if King County crew's are asked to respond on an emergency basis. Motion by Councilmember Templeton to direct City Staff to institute the proposed interim measure of closure of 3OOth Street at the east side of 26th, as soon as possible; second by Councilmember Gintz. Mayor Stead entertained a friendly amendment "to go forward with a permanent solution by straightening out the actual ski jump on 300th"; Councilmember Templeton concurred with the friendly amendment, but it was rejected by Council member Gintz. Council member Gintz is in favor of interim solution only at this time and wants to defer the permanent solution to a later time. Councilmember Priest suggested a delay of a permanent solution until neighborhood traffic programs are reviewed at the July 14th study session. Councilmember Gintz's call for the question failed due to lack of a second. FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 6 Councilmember Priest moved to amend the main motion to defer a permanent solution of 3OOth Street improvement until traffic survey has been completed; second by Deputy Mayor Marks. Motion to amend main motion passed as follows: S tead Tomlinson Templeton Gates yes yes yes excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes Amended main motion to institute interim closure of 300th Street at 26th and defer permanent solution passed as follows: S tead Tomlinson Templeton Gates yes yes yes excused absence Marks Gintz Priest yes yes yes c. School District InterlocallParks Parks Director Joe Stevens outlined the proposed interlocal agreement, including funding, and answered questions by Councilmembers. He explained the School District hopes to open Junior High School 116 by Fall of 1994. Following discussion, the vote was deferred to June 23rd special session for additional information and review of proposed facility design and funding. (Note: City Staff will furnish Council with information on school's proposed design and history of School District financial history for last five years by end of week.) VII. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. McFall reviewed upcoming agendas and reported on the upcoming AWC conference. He recently met with City of Burien officials to discuss City Manager/City Council form of government; they are interested in possible alternative method services with Federal Way. He reminded Council of executive session prior to adjournment, which should take approximately 30 minutes. VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Deputy Mayor Marks would like to take a look at the ordinance dealing with display of flags in right-of-ways. He also asked about enforcement of sign code FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 16, 1992 - Page 7 for businesses along Pacific Highway South. Mr. McFall said the City has not taken an active issue yet, but will do so. Mayor Stead reported the Council has and will be meeting with various gubernatorial and congressional candidates. Mayor Stead said Deputy Mayor Marks and Council member Templeton are unable to attend A WC conference, so Council needs to select two replacement voting delegates. Councilmember Priest and City Manager McFall were selected. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. To Discuss Property Acquisition - RCW 42.30.1lO(b) At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Stead announced a 5-minute recess prior to convening 30- minute executive session to discuss property acquisition; he stated there would be no action taken following the session. Mayor Stead announced the executive session adjourned at 9:50 p.m., with no action taken, and reconvened the regular meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Stead adjourned the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of 9:50 p.rn.. ')-z OL~~ N. Christine Green Deputy City Clerk