Council MIN 06-23-1992 Regular
Federal Way City Council
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 23, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
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I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stead called the Federal Way City Council special session to order at the
hour of 7:03 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Council Present: Mayor Bob Stead, Deputy Mayor Joel Marks and
Councilmembers Ron Gintz, Lynn Templeton, Skip Priest. Excused Absence:
Councilmembers Mary Gates, Ray Tomlinson.
City Staff Present: City Manager J. Brent McFall, Assistant City Attorney Londi
Lindell, City Clerk Maureen Swaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmernber Gintz led the flag salute.
ill.
CITIZEN COMMENT
John Metcal(, 31908-3rd Lane SW #M-203, Federal Way, supports fireworks
ban.
Lois Masemrale, 34721-3Ist Ct SW, Federal Way, supports fireworks ban.
Don Tmde.au, 143 So 297th PI, Federal Way, requested Mayor Stead read his
statement opposing fireworks ban.
Garv Che.., 31225-12th SW, Federal Way, supports fireworks ban.
M. C. SclJeerer, 29300-llth PI So, Federal Way, requested Mayor Stead read his
statement opposing fireworks ban.
Paul MatheW$, 29030-7th PI So, Federal Way, supports fireworks ban.
Art Kme,er, 4220 SW 314th PI, Federal Way, opposes fireworks restriction and
ban.
ORIGINAL
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Barbara Gardner, 309 SW 321st, Federal Way, supports fireworks ban and
suggested future city-sponsored public displays.
Doris M~eir, 418 So 3O5th St, Federal Way, supports fireworks restriction and
ban.
IV.
ORDINANCES
a.
Council Bill #21 - Restricting Fireworks Discharge
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
UMITS (AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 90-54, 90-60 AND 92-138)
City Manager McFall explained this ordinance restricts fireworks discharge to
specific hours on July 4th only. Mayor Stead read Councilmember Tomlinson's
statement supporting the fireworks ban.
Councilmember Gintz moved to amend the ordinance to extend discharge of
fireworks to midnight on the 4th; second by Councilmember Templeton for
purposes of discussion.
Councilmember Gintz said he prefers extending discharge time to midnight due
to late sunset not allowing adequate time for families to enjoy fireworks.
Motion to amend proposed ordinance to extend discharge hours failed as follows:
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Tomlinson
no
yes
no
excused absence
Marks
Templeton
Gates
no
yes
excused absence
Motion by Councilmember Priest to approve the proposed ordinance restricting
fireworks discharge to specific date and time; second by Deputy Mayor Marks.
Mayor Stead proposed a friendly amendment to limit the restriction to "the year
1992 only"; Councilmember Priest and Deputy Mayor Marks concurred with the
Mayor's friendly amendment.
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Motion to approve Ordiaance No. 92-146 "Restricting Fireworks Discharge for
Year 1992" passed as follows:
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Tomlinson
b.
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Marks
Templeton
Gates
yes
yes
excused absence
Council Bill #22 - Banning Fireworks Effective 6/28/93
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE SALE, HANDUNG, DISCHARGE
AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS TO BE UNLAWFUL WITHIN THE CITY
UMITS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 1993
(AMENDS ORDINANCE NOS. 90-54, 90-60 AND 92-138).
Mr. McFall explained this proposed ordinance bans the sale and discharge of
fll'eworks effective June 26, 1993. In order to comply with State requirements,
ordinance adoption is required one year in advance.
Councilmember Priest moved to suspend rules and place ordinance for a vote at
this time; second by Deputy Mayor Marks. Motion passed as follows:
S tead
Gintz
Priest
Tomlinson
yes
yes
yes
excused absence
Marks
Templeton
Gates
yes
yes
excused absence
Motion by Councilmember Priest to adopt proposed ordinance for 1993 fireworks
ban; second by Deputy Mayor Marks. .
Deputy Mayor Marks said he would like to see future City-sponsored fireworks
displays; he feels a ban is crucial to public health and safety. Councilmember
Templeton said he has worked with youth groups for the past 23 years and one
of their past fund raisers included the sale of fireworks, however, in recent years
the group has foregone such sales because of the safety issue; he fully supports
the ban. Councilmember Priest reported he has spoken to approximately 200
citizens who fully support banning fireworks; he feels a ban is in the City's best
interest, but agrees a public display is important, Le., celebrating Fourth of July
and Family Fest simultaneously. Councilmember Gintz feels citizens should have
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the right to choose; he feels the police and fire departments should provide safety
control, with violators being punished. Mayor Stead said if people acted in a
responsible fashion there wouldn't be a need for control; he supports a complete
ban.
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 92-147 "Banning Fireworks Effective
6/28/93" passed as follows:
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Tomlinson
yes
no
yes
excused absence
Marks
Templeton
Gates
yes
yes
excused absence
v.
CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT PARK INTERLOCAL
a.
Financing/Funding
Finance Director Deborah Larson presented staff recommendations, and
responded to earlier Council requests.
Campus Drive Park/Junior High School Site No.6
b.
Parks Director Joe Stevens gave a brief slide presentation of the proposed site,
and answered Councilmember questions. He also called on School District
Assistant Superintendent Donn Fountain to furnish additional information.
Concerns included the prioritizing of other park projects and financial
commitments. The majority of Councilmembers feel it is beneficial for the City
to enter into joint ventures with the School District, and agree there is a definite
need for additional City parks. Financially, it would be desirable to locate parks
and schools on adjoining City/District properties.
Mr. Fountain suggested informational joint meetings between the City Council
and School Board, so questions and concerns can be thoroughly addressed.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to authorize the City Manager to sign the
park interlocal agreement between City and School District; second by
Councilmember Priest. Motion passed as follows:
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Tomlinson
yes
no
yes
excused absence
Marks
Templeton
Gates
no
yes
excused absence
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Mayor Stead requested a Staff report addressing the possibility of establishing a
City-sponsored Family Fest/July 4th joint celebration for 1993.
Councilmember Templeton requested a report from Parks Department Staff
regarding the impact on parks recreational programs following the School
District's decision to establish year-round usage of school facilities.
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Stead
adjourned the special session of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of 9:05
p.m..
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N. Christine Green
Deputy City Clerk