Council MIN 01-05-2006 Special
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 5, 2006 - 7:30 a.m.
(www.cityoffederalway.com)
SUMMARY MINUTES
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IN ATTENDANCE: Senator Tracey Eide; Representative Skip Priest; Representative Mark Miloscia;
Mayor Mike Park; Councilmembers Kochmar, McColgan, Dovey, Burbidge, & Faison; Interim City
Manager Derek Matheson; City Attorney Pat Richardson; Peter Dodds, Senior Legislative Assistant to
Senator Eide; Deputy City Clerk Krystal Kelsey; and Lobbyist Doug Levy
I. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Park thanked each legislator for attending and introduced Interim City Manager
Derek Matheson.
II. LEGISLA TOR UPDATES
Each Legislator reviewed the Committees on which they are currently serving:
. Senator Eide: Early Learning K-12 & Higher Education; International Trade &
Economic Development; Rules; and Transportation
. Representative Miloscia: Housing; Appropriations; and State Government
Operations & Accountability
. Representative Priest: Judiciary; Appropriations; Education; and Higher
Education
Representative Miloscia thanked the Council for their recent commitment to assist in the
upcoming homeless census. Furthermore, Representative Miloscia requested that Federal
Way identify ways that the legislature could fund future homeless/low-income housing
projects. The Council discussed adding this topic to the Council Retreat at the end of
January.
III. OVERVIEW OF HOW THE CITY'S 2006 LEGISl,A TIVE AGENDA WAS
DEVELOPED AND REVISED FROM PRIOR YEARS AND WHAT'S IN TilE
AGENDA BOOKLETS
Mr. Matheson gave an overview of the agenda and mentioned that the agenda had heen
kept hrief and focused due to the short legislative session this year.
IV. PRESENTATIONS ON CITY'S ACTIVE ITEMS AND KEY ITEMS FOR THE
2006 SESSION
. Councilmember McColgan introduced the issue of the Streamlined Sales Tax
Agreement (SST A). The City's standpoint on this issue is that with the SST A moving
forward and a Governing Board forming, Federal Way has spearheaded a compromise
among cities that are both positively and negatively impacted by local sales tax
sourcing changes required under the SSTA. The compromise ealls on the state to use
its general fund to set up a dedicated fund for full mitigation of sourcing impacts, with
voluntary compliance revenues expected to ensure the state recoups its mitigation
investment. The mitigation would not be permanent, and cities will work to ensure
that no mitigation funds come in the form oftaking gains experienced by certain cities
(such as Federal Way) under a new sourcing system. Cities also are acknowledging
that, even with their agreement, the legislative process may lead to potential
refinements of this approach.
. Councilmember Burbidge spoke in support of continuing funding of transportation in
the City, and more specifically the continued support of the Regional Transportation
Investment District (RTID). The Council also noted that the $340,000 generated
annually from the gas tax has been dedicated to improving pedestrian safety. The
Council strongly believes it is critical that the RTID remain viable and workable, and
the City will be actively involved in any 2006 legislative discussions regarding the
enabling statute.
Representative Miloscia asked for additional information about the 1-5 City Center
Access Project. Mr. Matheson replied that as part of an extensive public involvement
study/process, two alternatives for improved city center access from 1-5 were
identified. The City is currently waiting for a decision from the Federal Highway
Administration on the feasibility of the two identified options.
Councilmember Faison introduced the issues of annexations and their financial
impacts. Federal Way urgcs lawmakers to discuss new revenue needs for cities and
counties in the 2006 Session. Specific efforts the City will actively support and
participate in include a proposed sales tax credit.
After discussing the recently annexed areas, Senator Eide asked that she be provided a
map detailing the city's current boundary lines and Potential Annexation Areas
(PAA)
. Councilmembcr Dovey introduced a rcqucst to retroactively fund the recent purchase
of the Boy Scout Camp known as Camp Kilworth.
Senator Eide inquired if funding is necessary [or this year and if retroactive funding in
2007 would be too late. Councilmember Dovey replied that there is no dcadline for
funding this purchase, and that any funding received, including funding in 2007 would
be very much appreciated. Councilmember Dovey further commented that funding
Camp Kilworth would remain on the City's Legislative Agenda in the futurc.
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. Mr. Matheson asked the Legislators to consider funding Downtown projects.
. Mayor Park thanked the Legislators for the $50,000 in funding awarded to the City of
Federal Way last year for its Han Woo-Ri Festival and inquired about the availability
of funding for this year's festival.
The Legislators recommended the City pursue continual funding mechanisms that will
regularly provide funding each year, rather than on a year-by-year basis. Senator Eide
recommended pursuing grant funding.
IV. OTHER ISSVESIWRAP-UPINEXT STEPS
Senator Priest extended his appreciation to Chief Kirkpatrick for identifying the problems
of identity theft, auto theft and methamphetamine-related crimes. Chief Kirkpatrick has
worked hard to reduce crime in these areas, which are largely detrimental to
middle/working-class citizens.
Mayor Park mentioned the Special City Council Meeting on January 10,2006 to interview
and possibly select the search firm for the City Manager position. Mayor Park welcomed
participation from each Legislator and promised to keep them informed of the process.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
ATTEST:
Krystal Kelsey, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by Council January 17, 2006