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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil MIN 02-02-2010 SpecialCITY OF ,'�... F�deral Way MINUTES FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers - City Hall February 2, 2010 — 5:30 pm www. cityoffederalway, com 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey and Roger Freeman. Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attomey Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly. � 2. CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT a. Campaiqn Financinq City Attorney Richardson presented information regarding campaign financing as received from the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). There are two types of filing; mini reporting and full reporting. Mini reporting limits candidates from receiving contributions of $500 or less from any source other than themselves. It also limits total raising and expending to less than $5,000. Full reporting is for candidates who anticipate raising and expending $5,000 or more and receiving $500 or more from one source. Ms. Richardson reviewed important filing deadlines with the PDC for 2010. The Council discussed the option of adopting local campaign financing and filing regulations as well as the option of adopting the State regulations. The Council consensus was to adopt the State regulations regarding the limit on campaign contributions. Staff was directed to prepare an ordinance to bring back to Council. Staff was also asked to investigate if the City could conduct an educational workshop for candidates. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council adjourned to executive session at 6:00 pm to discuss potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 30 minutes. The Council adjoumed from executive session at 6:30 pm. City Council Minutes — January 2, 2010 Special Meeting Page 1 of 2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 6:30 pm. Attest: Carol McNeilly, C C, Ci Clerk Approved by Council: February 16, 2010 City Council Minutes — January 2, 2010 Special Meeting Page 2 of 2