Council MIN 02-02-1993 Regular
MINUTES
I.
Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 2, 1993 - 7:00 P.M
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A regularly scheduled Federal Way City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert
Stead, on the 2nd day of February, 1993, at the hour of 7:06 p.m., in council chambers, Federal
Way City Hall, 33530 First Way South, Federal Way, Washington. Councilmembers present:
Ray Tomlinson, Mary Gates, Ron Gintz, Lynn Templeton and Skip Priest. Councilmembers
absent: Deputy Mayor Marks (excused absence). Staff present: J. Brent McFall, City
Manager; Carolyn Lake, City Attorney, and Maureen Swaney, City Clerk.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Gintz led the flag salute.
ill.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Stead presented the Councilmembers with gifts from his recent trip to Japan.
a.
February SPIRIT Award
Awarded to Karen Lancaster and Pearl Kronstad for their coordination of the Christmas project.
b.
Free Enterprise Month Proclamation
Mayor Stead read this proclamation and asked that it be mailed to the students at Decatur High
School's DECA program.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Milt Scheerer, 29300 11th Place South, Federal Way, requested a traffic counter at 11th Place
South.
David Wooden, 2032 S.W. 327th Lane, BB201, spoke regarding youth activities in Federal
Way; he told the Council that he would present a 5OQ-signature petition to them on March 2,
1993. He said he would appreciate funding assistance from local service clubs.
Mayor Stead told Mr. Scheerer that his request would be forwarded to the traffic division; Mr.
ORIGINAL
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Wooden was told to coordinate his requests through the Youth Commission.
Councilmember Priest commended Police, Fire, Public Works, Federal Way Disposal and Puget
Power on actions during recent wind storm; he asked that the Mayor send official commendation
letters. Councilmember Gates said Federal Way appeared to be more prepared than the cities
of Renton and Kent.
v.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
Minutes - January 19, 1992
Voucher - February 2, 1993
A councilmember asked that item #b be discussed separately.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve the Minutes, Item #a; Second by
Councilmember Priest. Motion passed as follows:
Tomlinson
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gates
Marks
Templeton
Yes
Ex Absence
Yes
Councilmember Tomlinson asked for additional information on Voucher #110167 which was for
the purchase of an overhead projector for the GIS system. Councilmember Gintz asked for
clarification of Voucher #110238 which was for professional services in the appeal of the Super
Mall.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve the Voucher, Item #b; Second by
Councilmember Priest. Motion passed as follows:
Tomlinson
Stead
Gintz
Priest
No
Yes
No
Yes
Gates
Marks
Templeton
Yes
Ex Absence
Yes
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VI.
INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a.
Council Bill #41/1992 Budget Revision Amendment
(City Staff Contact: John Caulfield)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE,
REVISING THE 1992 BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 91-115).
Mr. Mcfall explained this ordinance was necessary to comply with the budget requirements as
set forth in the RCW. Enactment will be scheduled for the next regular council meeting on
February 16, 1993.
b.
Council Bill #42IISTEA Grant for BPA Trail
(City Staff Contact: Pearl Kronstad)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT FEDERAL FUNDS FROM THE
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
ESTABliSHING A PROJECT WITHIN THE GRANT FUND; AMENDING
THE BUDGET FOR THIS GRANT FUND BY APPROPRIATING
UNANTICIPATED AND FUTURE REVENUES TO THAT FUND;
AUTHORIZING MATCHING FUNDS BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING
EXPENDITURES OF SAID GRANT FUNDS.
Councilmember Priest requested this ordinance be further explained by a status report on the
project. Mayor Stead recommended the Land Use Committee review this issue at their
upcoming meeting whereby staff can provide information on the preliminary design work;
enactment will be scheduled for the next regular council meeting on February 16, 1993.
Councilmember Gintz will ask Committee to recommend striking paragraph #5.
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Ken Nyberg, Assistant City Manager, reported on the city's response and involvement during
the recent wind storm.
Carolyn Lake, City Attorney, reported on receipt of a decision denying the city's Puget Sound
Regional Council Programic EIS Appeal relating to the Third Runway issue.
Mr. Mcfall reported the homeless program recommendations will be brought to council from
Human Services Commission.
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Vill.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Templeton: The Land Use Committee meeting is Tuesday, February 9, 1993,
at 7:00 pm.
Councilmember Gintz: The AdministrationlPub1ic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday,
February 4, 1993, at 7:30 am.
Councilmember Gates: The Regional/Capital Facilities Committee met this date. In response
to a question from Councilmember Gates, the council had no objections to including Renton and
Tukwila in future transportation planning. This Committee will meet again on February 23,
1993, at 7:00 pm for the purpose of looking at levels of service.
Councilmember Tomlinson: He complimented the police on finding his pager after 14 months;
but, the batteries are still missing.
Mayor Stead: An overview was given on last week's Japan trip. He reminded the audience and
staff that we need to plan involvement in the upcoming Trade Fair to be held in Tacoma, at the
Sheraton Hotel.
Councilmember Gintz said he hoped that Brook1ake Center can re-open soon for limited use.
Mr. McFall told the Council that staff is making every effort to work with the center's staff to
get them operational as soon as possible and still enforce the codes.
Councilmember Tomlinson said that a private group has been formed to assist the center and
asked that any city prepared information is forwarded to this group.
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Property Acquisition - Pursuant to RCW 4I.30.110(b)
Litigation was added to Executive agenda.
The Executive Session started at 8:05 pm. The meeting time was extended at 8:55 pm, 9:30 pm
and 9:45 pm. Councilmember Tomlinson excused himself from the Executive Session at 9:50
pm. The Executive Session adjourned at 10:05 pm and reconvened into Regular Session.
ACTION AFfER EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION'
Councilmember Templeton moved to direct the City Manager to purchase the community/senior
center based on Option 1, and contingent upon a firm agreement being reached to obtain parking
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sufficient to meet code and use requirements, by February 6, 1993; Second by Councilmember
Tomlinson. Motion passed as follows:
Tomlinson
Stead
Gintz
Priest
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Gates
Marks
Templeton
Yes
Ex Absence
Yes
The meeting recessed at 10:05 pm and reconvened at 10:07 pm.
x.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.