09-26-2022 Council Minutes - SpecialCITY OF
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Federal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
City Hall — Council Chambers*
*remote attendance available via zoom
September 26, 2022 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor
Susan Honda, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Councilmember Erica Norton,
Councilmember Jack Walsh, and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
Councilmember Hoang Tran attended remotely.
City staff in attendance: Interim City Administrator Brian Davis, City Attorney Ryan Call, and
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. 2023-2024 BIENNIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP - DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS
a. Federal Way Municipal Court
Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson presented information on the Municipal Court
budget highlighting the items included in the proposed budget. He answered various
questions from Council and discussed ongoing programs the Court is working on
regionally including Peer Navigation.
b. City Hall Departments
Interim City Administrator Brian Davis presented budget information for the Finance
Department, Community Development, Law Department, Information Technology, the
Mayor's Office and the divisions of Human Resources, City Clerk's Office, Economic
Development, Emergency Management, and the City Council budget.
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He provided highlights and accomplishments for each, and noted additions that are
included in the Mayor's Proposed Budget. The Council thanked Mr. Davis and asked
clarifying questions of him and the Department Directors regarding the information
provided.
c. Parks Department
Parks Director John Hutton presented highlights and accomplishments of the Parks
Department including the Community Center, the Performing Arts and Event Center,
Dumas Bay Centre, the Recreation Program and Parks Maintenance. He reported on
the items included in the budget for the Parks Department, and answered clarifying
questions from the Council.
4. COUNCIL QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; the special meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Attest:
S an e Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: IDID4f 2W-Z
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