Council MIN 01-19-1993 Regular
Federal Way City Council
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 19, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stead opened the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council at the hour of 7:05
p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, Federal Way, Washington.
Council members 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, Deputy City Attorney Londi Lindell, City
Clerk Maureen Swaney, Deputy City Clerk Chris Green.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A member of Boy Scout Troop #355 led the flag salute.
ill.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Assistant City Manager Ken Nyberg introduced and welcomed the newly appointed Fire District
Administrator James Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton said he looks forward to working with city
officials and hopes to make a positive contribution to the district and community.
Godfrey Youn2, 33llQ-2lst Ave So, Federal Way, spoke in favor of continuing the operation
of the Federal Way Community Center, and stressed the need for a homeless shelter in the area.
Kenn Marshall, 33llQ-21st Ave So, Federal Way, representing military veterans and the Samoan
community, said he would like to see both groups become an integral part of the community.
Carol Otto, 4232 SW 33lst Pi, Federal Way, feels it is extremely important for the Council and
staff to address the immediate needs of all citizens, as well as establishing long range planning
goals.
Fredrick Peoper, 2409 SW 33lst, Federal Way, speaking on behalf of the Federal Way
Community Center, pleaded with the Council and staff to work with the center's directors to
reopen the facilities as soon as possible, due to the large number of people and programs
dependent on its operation.
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Jeremy Smart, 32038-lSth PI SW, Federal Way, also addressed the importance of the center's
existence.
David Wooden, 2032 So 327th Lane #BB20l, Federal Way, expressed concern about the
untimely closure of the community center; he had previously rented the facility for a concert and
was forced to cancel the performance one day prior to the scheduled date causing financial
difficulties for him.
Milton Audett, 4244 So 29Oth, Auburn, newly elected President of the Federal Way Community
Center's Board of Directors, addressed their concerns and problems arising from the closure of
the center; he assured the Council that the center would no longer be used as a homeless facility.
Mayor Stead thanked those speaking on behalf of the Federal Way Community Center, and said
city officials will work with the Center's Board of Directors in an attempt to reopen the facilities
once public safety and code requirements have been met. He asked that city staff research
homeless programs and report pertinent information to Council.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
b.
c.
d.
Minutes - January 5, 1993
Voucher - January 19, 1993
Council Bill #37/Enactment Ordinance/Traffic Code Amendment
Council Bill #38/Enactment Ordinance/Cable Franchise with Viacom
ORDINANCE NO. 93-161
Council Bill #39/Enactment Ordinance/Cable Franchise with TCI
ORDINANCE NO. 93-162
e.
Motion by Council member Gates to approve items (a)(b)(d)(e), with item (c) pulled; second by
Deputy Mayor Marks. Motion to approve items (a)(b)(d)(e) of the consent agenda passed as
follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
no
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Gates explained her concern with Council Bill #37 from judicial, insurance,
schools, police and fire perspectives. She would also like to have the Diversity and Youth
Commissions review the proposed code amendment prior to adoption; Deputy Mayor Marks
concurred. Council member Gintz reported the Administration/Public Safety Council Committee
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spent several months thoroughly researching the draft ordinance, as well as talking with police
and a local judge. Councilmember Priest said he is extremely supportive of the amendment, as
a tool to enforce neighborhood traffic programs. Mayor Stead is also concerned the amendment
will inteñere with the judiciary.
Councilmember Priest moved to approve item (c) of the consent agenda; second by
Councilmember Gintz. Motion to approve consent agenda item (c) ORDINANCE NO. 93-163
"Traffic Code AmendmentlNeighborhood Safety Zones" passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
no
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
no
no
yes
v.
ENACTMENT ORDINANCE
Council Bill #40/Commute Trip Reduction
(2 Proposed Ordinances)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY, WASHINGTON, ESTABUSHING A NEW CHAPTER lS.30 OF THE
FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE, ESTABUSHING DEFINITIONS,
APPUCAB1LITY REQUIREMENTS, A COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION
(CTR) PLAN TO COMPLY WITH RCW 70.94.527, CTR GOALS,
EXEMPTIONS, APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND
ESTABUSHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Works Director Philip Keightley presented a brief staff report to Council, and reported
the Administration/Public Safety Council Committee has reviewed both documents and
recommends approval of the alternative ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to approve the proposed alternative Commute Trip
Reduction Ordinance; second by CouncilmemberGates. ORDINANCE NO. 93-164 .Commute
Trip Reduction. was approved as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
no
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
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VI.
COUNCIL BUSINESS
a.
Campus Park/Federal Way Junior High #6 Application Approval
Councilmember Templeton moved to approve the application for Campus Park/Federal Way
Junior High #6 per the Hearing Examiner's recommendation; second by Councilmember Priest.
Motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 93-128 "Campus ParklFederal Way Junior IDgh #6
Application Approval" passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
yes
b.
Litowitz Application Approval
Council member Priest moved to approve the application of David Litowitz per the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation, including the stated conditions; second by Council member Gintz.
Motion to approve RESOLUTION NO. 93-129 "David Litowitz Application Approval" passed
as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
yes
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
yes
no
c.
Establish Task Force for 348th Street Area
Mayor Stead reviewed the issues to be addressed by a future task force, encompassing a variety
of projects, including that of locating additional freeway accesses to 1-5. Mr. Keightley
explained the upcoming transportation comprehensive plan will help identify specific areas and
should be available in approximately two months. Councilmember Priest requested future
studies and recommendations include both north and south locations of the city.
Councilmember Gintz would also like to see economic development of the 348th Street area, in
order to provide tax revenue opportunities for the city. Councilmember Gates said she would
like to wait and see what projects will be identified through the transportation comprehensive
plan, including those areas of 288th Street and old City Hall; she feels it could be ten years
before the completion. Councilmember Gintz feels the City should be making immediate
lobbying efforts. Councilmember Templeton agrees with Councilmember Gates and feels the
narrowing of recommendations to specific areas might create problems; he thinks the State would
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be more receptive to broader suggestions, in light of recent revisions at 32Oth and 1-5. Mayor
Stead feels a more realistic time frame for future access 1-5 projects might be three to five years;
he would like to see freeway access locations constructed to circumvent heavily populated areas.
Councilmembers Tomlinson, Gintz and Priest offered to serve as task force members.
Mayor Stead would like a staff recommendation to name members of the special task force ready
for presentation at the next regular meeting. Councilmember Priest said he would like to see
three to four city officials, as well as other interested citizens named to complete the group.
Mayor Stead introduced and welcomed special guests, State Legislator Tracey Bide and Federal
Way School Board President Mary Weis.
VII.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. McFall introduced Liberty Walther, one of the students recently appointed to the city's
newly formed Youth Commission.
He reported city staff is currently working with the fire district to identify and address safety
issues at the community center, and assured Council the city's only motive for closing the center
was to ensure conformance of public safety and code requirements.
He reminded the Mayor and Council of the necessity for calling an executive session to discuss
possible litigation prior to adjournment, and said Council action is anticipated at the conclusion.
Vill.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates reported the Regional Affairs/City Improvement Council Committee will
meet February 2nd at 5:00 p.m., with a special airport video presentation scheduled from 4:30-
4:55 p.m. that evening.
Mayor Stead reminded Councilmembers of the CityShape workshop on Thursday at 7:00 p.m.;
he also reported on recent County-Metro merger meetings.
Deputy Mayor Marks expressed concern over recent newspaper articles regarding
correspondence between two Councilmembers and said he hopes the press will start to "report"
news instead of "writing" news.
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IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation - Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(i)
Mayor Stead recessed the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m., and announced a 3D-minute executive
session to discuss possible litigation pursuant to RCW 4i1.30.110(i), with action anticipated prior
to adjournment of the meeting.
At 9:00 p.m., Ken Nyberg announced a IS-minute continuation of the executive session; at 9: 15
p.m., an additional IS-minute extension was reported by Mr. Nyberg. Mayor Stead adjourned
the executive session at 9:30 p.m., and reconvened the regular meeting.
x.
REGULAR MEETING CONTINUATION
Motion by Councilmember Templeton to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with an independent financial analyst, in an amount not to exceed
$37,000.00, to determine the financial condition of the Federal Way Water/Sewer District;
second by Councilmember Gates.
Amendment by Councilmember Tomlinson to ask the Water/Sewer District to pay one-half of
the cost to participate in the study; second by Councilmember Gintz. Council member Priest
recommended the District be given a lo-day deadline for approval of its participation, to allow
the city to meet the Boundary Review Board time frame; Councilmember Priest's friendly
amendment for the addition of a 1D-day deadline was accepted by Councilmembers Tomlinson
and Gintz. Councilmember Templeton expressed concern about the Water/Sewer District
objecting to the selection of a contractor, thereby causing a possible delay in Boundary Review
Board requirements.
In an additional amendment to the main motion, Councilmember Priest moved to name the
contractor as being the Peat Marwick Management Group; second by Council member Gintz.
There being no additional discussion, Mayor Stead called for a vote on Councilmember Priest's
second amendment. The second amendment to the main motion, naming the contractor as the
Peat Marwick Management Group, passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
no
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
no
no
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Mayor Stead then called for a vote on Councilmember Tomlinson's first amendment to the main
motion, which would establish a lo-day deadline for the Water/Sewer District's approval of its
participation with the city and its acceptance to pay one-half of the study costs. The first
amendment to the main motion passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
no
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
no
no
The main motion, as twice amended, passed as follows:
Stead
Tomlinson
Gintz
Priest
no
yes
yes
yes
Marks
Gates
Templeton
yes
no
no
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Stead adjourned the regular
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N. Christine Green
Deputy City Clerk