Council MIN 05-05-1992 Regular
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Federal Way City Council
33530 1st Way South
Federal Way, WA
May 5, 1992 - 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEE TIN G MINUTES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stead called the Federal Way City Council regular meeting to order at the
hour of 7:05 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Council Present: Mayor Robert Stead, Deputy Mayor Joel Marks and
Councilmembers 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Templeton led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATION
a.
Police Officer of the Year
Mayor Stead, Chief Bob Evans and Chief Gregory Boyle presented awards to
Master Police Officer Lonnie Dale Arnold.
b.
Government Finance Officers Association Award
Jim Johnson and Ken Ehlers of the State Auditor's Office presented the GFOA
award to Finance Director Deborah Larson, who, in turn, introduced Finance
Staffmembers Dick Scott, Becky Metcalf, Brenda Trent and John Caulfield.
c.
Recycling Program Logo Contest Awards
Mayor Stead and Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Jacqueline Faludi presented
1st place award to Randy Johnson, 2nd place to Edwin Soto and 3rd place to
Barry Hochstrasser.
ORIGINAL
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Spirit Award
City Manager McFall presented the May 1992 "Spirit Award" to Peggy Krueger
of the City Clerk's Office.
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"May is Volunteer Month" Proclamation
Mayor Stead delivered the proclamation.
Mayor Stead announced Councilmember Gates is currently recuperating from
recent surgery for a broken ankle.
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CITIZEN COMMENT
Randy & Sharon Roberts, 1019 So 325th, Federal Way, representing the Cross
Trails Square Dance Club, requested a variance from the current fire works
ordinance to enable the club to sell fireworks at a specific location.
Jum..nne Broce, 33310 Pacific Highway So, Federal Way, requested an
amendment to the recently adopted dance hall ordinance with respect to closing
times and refuse pickup.
Jobn Karl, 35620 Pacific Highway So, Federal Way, (1) requested directive
signs for Brook1ake Community Center; (2) expressed concern about airport
noise; (3) is opposed to "spot zoning" with respect to motels; (4) questioned
allowed zoning for Eagle Hardware; and (5) is opposed to storm water taxation.
Ron Jobnson, 33301 Pacific Highway So, Federal Way, requested an amendment
to the dance hall ordinance extending the closing hours for teen dance clubs.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Minutes - April 21 & April 28, 1992
Voucher - May 5, 1992
Accept/File Financial Report - March 1992
Council Bill #ll/Enactment of SEPA Policies Amendment Ordinance
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO 92-137
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Authorization for City Manager to Enter into Agreement with King County
for Transfer of Retention/Detention Properties
Authorization for Half-Street Improvement at Adelaide Park/16th Avenue
Amendment to City Manager's Employment Contract
Appointment of Councilmembers to Economic Development Board
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Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve consent agenda; second by
Councilmember Gintz. Motion passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Templeton
Gates
yes Marks
yes Gintz
yes Priest
excused absence
yes
yes
yes
VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Panther Lake Development Alternatives
Surface Water Manager Cary Roe presented staff report and recommendation and
answered various questions by Councilmembers. Mayor Stead requested a report
on alternatives be presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on Thursday
evening, with additional information brought back to Council for next Tuesday's
study session and formalization scheduled for May 19th consent agenda.
b.
Youth Commission
Management Assistant Sheryl Trent presented the staff report. Following
discussion and suggestions by Council, Mayor Stead requested the proposed
ordinance be reviewed at next week's study session, with introduction reading
scheduled for May 19th regular meeting.
c.
Diversity Commission
Assistant City Manager Steve Anderson presented information and the draft
ordinance, answering a variety of questions and concerns by Councilmembers.
The Council stressed the importance of creating a commission that will encourage
participation by all ethnic groups. Councilmember Templeton reported a Federal
Way American Coalition is currently being formed; he would like to see City
Staff involved with the group. Mayor Stead requested the proposed ordinance be
scheduled for introduction on May 19th. Councilmember Tomlinson requested
commission openings be advertised in a local Asian newspaper.
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VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager McFall introduced Stephen Causseaux, Jr., the City's new Hearing
Examiner, who expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to work with
Federal Way City Council and Staff.
Mr. McFall reminded Councilmembers about the executive session prior to
adjournment, for which litigation will be the only issue. Property acquisition will
not be addressed as previously announced.
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CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Priest requested a column be added to future monthly financial
statements comparing the year-to-date budget to actual revenue figures.
Councilmember Templeton asked City Staff responsible for next week's Senior
Center report to contact him prior to assembling their packet information.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss litigation - RCW 42.30.110(i)
Mayor Stead recessed the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m., announced a 15-minute
executive session to discuss litigation only, and stated there would be no action
taken following the session.
Mayor Stead announced the executive session adjourned at 9:10 p.m., with no
action taken, and reconvened the regular meeting.
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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
9:10 p.m..
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N. Christine Green
Deputy City Clerk