Council MIN 10-06-1992 Regular
Federal Way City Council
Council Chambers - City Hall
Regular Meeting
October 6, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stead called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour
of 7:04 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Bob Stead, Deputy Mayor Joel Marks, Councilmembers Ray
Tomlinson, Mary Gates, Ron Gintz, Lynn Templeton, Skip Priest.
City Staff Present: City Manager J. Brent McFall, City Attorney Carolyn Lake, City Clerk
Maureen Swaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Lynn Templeton led the flag salute.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Service Awards
Susan M. Titus
Sean P. DePan
Dion D. Demars
Floyd A. Shafer
Jerry R. Mendenhall
Mayor Stead called on Police Chief Bob Evans to briefly explain the events surrounding the
apprehension of a criminal and identify those citizens who assisted in the suspect's arrest.
Mayor Stead expressed the City's appreciation to those in attendance and presented public
service certificates to Susan Titus, Dion Demars, Jerry Mendenhall and Floyd Shafer.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
John Swenson, 401 So 289th, Federal Way, Marine Hills resident, is opposed to the City's
issuance of a specific building permit in the Marine Hills community.
ORIGINAL
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John Rand, 424 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
MeI!an Rand, 424 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Bill Hicks, 29217-17th PI So, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Rick Gardner, 309 SW 32lst, Federal Way, extended an open invitation to attend the next
Community Council forum, to be held at the Educational Service Center on October 15th from
7-9:00 p.m.; discussion will be centered on the pros and cons of a modified school calendar.
Marv Ann McDonnell, 412 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Patty Fitzoatrick, 1422 SW 305th PI, Federal Way, discussed and distributed information
regarding the National Disabilities Act and its implementation.
Brian Tibbot, 433 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Peter Townsend, 1668 So 3lOth #12, Federal Way, discussed aircraft noise and third runway.
Norm Inllersoll & JerrHorn~, 3515 So 312th PI, Federal Way, representing the Military Road
Safety Committee, distributed a petition signed by 431 concerned citizens with respect to road
design hazards of Military Road between South 272nd and South 32Oth Streets; they feel public
safety is more important than travel convenience. Staff will forward a copy of the petition to
County Councilmember Paul Barden.
Mar2aret Nelson, 32904-4th Ave SW, Federal Way, complimented Councilmembers for their
support of the recent arts exhibition, as well as that of Campus Drive Park.
Marv Weis, 413 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Barbara Buescher, 421 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Christonher Buescher, 421 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Mike Mizumoto, 417 So 289th, Federal Way, same as Mr. Swenson.
Bob Sweeney, 36010-16th Ave So, Federal Way, expressed concern about flooding in Marine
Hills and Panther Lake areas because of excessive construction.
Alexandra Eframo, l06 SW 332nd St #1505, Federal Way, didn't address Councilmembers, but
requested a review of landlord-tenant laws with respect to "just cause" eviction.
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Mayor Stead commented and referred the following concerns to City Staff and!or City Council
Committees for review:
- Patty Fitzpatrick/National Disabilities Act Compliance
- Peter Townsend! Aircraft Noise
- Norm Ingersoll & Jeff Home/Military Road Traffic Safety
- Alexandra EframolLandlord- Tenant Laws
Mayor Stead also responded to Marine Hills residents.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes - September 22, 1992
Voucher - October 6, 1992
Bid AwardlRight-of-Way Maintenance
South County Area Transportation Board Resolution
Councilmember Gintz pulled items (b) and (d) for purposes of additional discussion.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve items (a) and (c) of the consent agenda; second
by Deputy Mayor Marks. Motion passed as follows:
S tead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gintz requested information on the following voucher payments under item (b)
of the consent agenda: Waldron & Co, Dena Laurent, Northwest Leadership Conference.
Councilmember Tomlinson requested additional information on the following items for payment:
Bruce Lorentzen, Warren Law Firm. City Manager McFall responded to the requests.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve the voucher under consent agenda item (b);
second by Councilmember Priest. Motion passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
no
no
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
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Councilmember Gintz asked for an explanation of the stated recommendation for approval of
item (d), since it was not initiated by Administration Committee as indicated. City Manager
McFall explained the named originating committee was listed in error--the adoption
recommendation came from the Regional Affairs Committee.
Motion by Councilmember Priest to approve the resolution as presented; second by
Councilmember Templeton. Motion to approve Resolution No. 92-121 "Establish Soutb
County Area Transportation Board" passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
Arts Commission Vacancy - Review Applications
Mayor Stead appointed an ad hoc committee to review applications and present appointment
recommendations to the full Council; committee members appointed are Deputy Mayor Marks
and Councilmembers Gintz and Priest.
At 8: 15 p.m., Mayor Stead announced a short recess; he reconvened the regular meeting at the
hour of 8:28 p.m..
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City of Federal Way 1993 Proposed Budget - City Manager Overview
City Manager McFall presented an overview of the proposed 1993 City budget, and responded
to Council questions. To meet the City Council's request, an aggressive schedule will be
established for departmental presentations and final budget adoption. Mr. McFall, Deputy
Mayor Marks and Councilmember Tomlinson commended Finance Director Deborah Larson and
her Finance Staff for their dedication and excellence in preparation of the proposed budget.
VIII.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Priest reported on progress of airport noise discussions, and advised there will
be a public hearing on October 20th at 4 p.m., at the Seattle Center Flag Pavilion.
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Councilmember Templeton reported Land Use Committee meetings are scheduled for October
12th and 19th at 5:30 p.m.; he requested Assistant City Manager Nyberg and City Attorney
Lake establish a time line to draft and present a landlord-tenant "just cause" ordinance for the
committee's review.
Councilmember Gintz announced the Public Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on
October 15th at 9:30 a.m., to discuss neighborhood traffic safety issues.
Councilmember Tomlinson reported the Administration Committee has been reviewing employee
benefits.
Councilmember Gates reported she will attend the upcoming King County/Metro merger briefing
on October 13th. Other current issues scheduled for the Regional Affairs Committee include
water caucus and community health briefings. The Puget Sound Regional Council will next meet
October Sth.
Council members Priest and Gates expressed support for Mr. Townsend's concerns with respect
to airport noise, 4-post plan and third runway issues.
Mayor Stead confirmed Ms. Eframo's landlord-tenant concerns will be scheduled for early
review by the Land Use Committee. He reported that he and Public Works Director Keightley
attended the recent Water Governance meeting. Other active City issues include the King
County/Metro merger, Regional Justice Center, Pipeline 5 and BPA Trail.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending Litigation - Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i)
Mayor Stead recessed the regular meeting at 10:00 p.m., and announced a 15-minute executive
session to discuss pending litigation.
At 10:15, the executive session was continued for an additional 30 minutes. Mayor Stead
adjourned the executive session at 10:45 p.m., and reconvened the regular meeting.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to com
meeting of the Federal Way City Coun