Council MIN 11-20-2007 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 20, 2007 - 7 :00 PM
MINUTES
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1. MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Park called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge, Dovey, Faison,
Kochmar, McColgan and Deputy Mayor Ferrell present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Faison led the Flag Salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
John Wilde - announced the Third Annual New Hope Mortgage Food Drive to take place on
December 15, 2007 at Albertson's on Pacific Highway. Mr. Wilde also inquired about delayed
response times on an animal control issue, case number C07 I 6824.
Norma Blanchard - asked a clarifying question on using public facilities for election purposes.
City Attorney Pat Richardson explained that while State Law prohibits the use of public facilities
for election purposes, if the City Council wants to take collective action either in support or
opposition to a ballot measure, they may do so as long it is advertised that they are planning to do
so and provide opportunity for those on both sides of the measure to speak.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell asked Chief Wilson to respond to Mr. Wilde's inquiry regarding the animal
control issue. Chief Wilson stated he will look into it. Councilmember Burbidge said they would
add the issue to an upcoming Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety (PRHSPS)
Committee Meeting.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed by a Council Committee of three members and brought before full
Council for approval; all items are enacted by one motion. Individual items may be removed by a Councilmember for
separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: Approval of the November 6, 2007 Regular Meeting - Approved
b. September 2007 Monthly Financial Report - Approved
c. Vouchers - Approved
d. Puget Sound Partnership 2007-2009 Technical Assistance Project - Approved
e. 2007 -2008 Youth Commission Work Plan - Approved
f. Janitorial Services Contract - Approved
g. Interlocal Agreement for Misdemeanant Jail Facility Study - Approved
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h. 2008 Legislative Agenda - Approved
1. Fall 2007 Tourism Enhancement Grant Applications - Approved
J. Resolution: Directing a Draft Re-codification of the Federal Way City Code - Approved;
Resolution No. 07-509
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved approval of Consent Items a-J. Councilmember
McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Park opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 PM and read into the record the process to be
followed.
a. 2007-2008 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments
. Staff Presentation
Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang reviewed past meeting dates and amendments on the 2007-
2008 Budget Adjustments, reviewed highlights of the City Manager's recommended adjustments;
highlighted Council approvals and changes, and reviewed the proposed Property Tax Rate
Ordinance.
Ms. Wang stated that even though 1-747 has been overturned by the courts and the legislature will
conduct a one-day special legislative session on November 29, 2007 to determine the cap and
banked capacity, the City of Federal Way is proposing to leave the increase at 1 %.
. Public Comment - 3 Minute Limit
David Smart - spoke in support of the amendment proposed by Councilmember Dovey to fund a
drug/alcohol treatment program.
Kelly Nelson - spoke in support of the amendment proposed by Councilmember Dovey to fund a
drug/alcohol treatment program.
Council Questions:
Councilmembers Dovey and Faison asked clarifying questions regarding the Federal Way
National Little League (FWNLL) funding. Assistant City Manager Wang responded that $75,000
has been earmarked; however, only $18,750 will be released at this time to allow FWNLL to
receive their grant funding.
Councilmembers asked several clarifying questions regarding the Green City Proposal. City
Manager Beets stated he could come back to the City Council in the first quarter of the year with
a consultant selection and believes that by the second or third quarter they could have a plan to be
incorporated in the 2009-2010 budget process.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked Councilmember Dovey for bringing forth the drug treatment
program initiative. Councilmember Kochmar reminded the public about the Challenge Grant for
$10,000 asked other businesses to match the City's funds dollar for dollar for human service
programs.
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Councilmember McColgan cautioned the Council that this introduction drug treatment initiative
is controversial and reminded the Council that there are a lot of issues they need to deal with.
Mayor Park closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 PM.
. Budget Introduction Ordinances
1. Budget Adjustment Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO BUDGET AND FINANCE REVISING THE 2007-2008 BIENNIAL BUDGET
(Amending Ordinance No. 06-537 and 07-549.)
City Clerk Hathaway read the Budget Adjustment Ordinance Title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved the Budget Adjustment Ordinance to second
reading/enactment on December 4, 2007. Councilmember Burbidge second. The motion carried
7-0.
II. Property Tax Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR OF 2008.
City Clerk Hathaway read the Budget Adjustment Ordinance Title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved the Property Tax Ordinance to second
reading/enactment on December 4,2007. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried
7-0.
III.
Surface Water Management Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE RATE STRUCTURE FOR STORM AND SURFACE WATER UTILITY TO
EXEMPT ALL PUBLIC ROADWAYS FROM SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEES. (Amending
Ordinance Nos. 90-32, 91-117, 96-277, 02-433, and 06-544).
City Clerk Hathaway read the Budget Adjustment Ordinance Title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Faison moved the Surface Water Management Ordinance to second
reading/enactment on December 4,2007. Councilmember Kochmar second. The motion carried
7-0.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Resolution Adopting the Ballot Title for the February 19, 2008 Special Election and
Directing the City Clerk to file said Resolution with King County Elections.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Ferrell moved adoption of the Ballot Title for the February 19, 2008
Special Election and directed the City Clerk to file the Resolution with King County Elections.
Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried 7-0. (Assigned Resolution #07-510).
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b. Resolution Appointing the Pro Committee for the Local Voter's Pamphlet for the
February 19,2008 Special Election.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of the following names for the Pro
Committee to appear in the Voter's Pamphlet for the February 19, 2008 Special Election: Roy
Parke, David McKenzie and Frosty Hardison. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The motion carried
7-0 (Assigned - Resolution #07-511).
c. Resolution Appointing the Con Committee for the Local Voter's Pamphlet for the
February 19,2008 Special Election
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the following names for the Con
Committee Statement to appear in the Voter's Pamphlet for the February 19, 2008 Special
Election: Mary L. Ehlis, H. David Kaplan and Joann Piquette. Deputy Mayor Ferrell second. The
motion carried 7-0 (Assigned -Resolution #07-512).
d. Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Coalition of Jurisdictions appealing the
NPDES Phase II Permit
MOTION: Councilmember Dovey moved approval of the amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement with the Coalition of Jurisdictions appealing the NPDES Phase II permit and
authorized the City Attorney to execute the agreement. Councilmember Kochmar second. The
motion carried 7-0.
8. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCES
a. Budget Adjustment Ordinance - INTRODUCED/ READ UNDER THE PUBLIC
HEARING PORTION OF THE AGENDA
b. Property Tax Ordinance - INTRODUCEDIREAD UNDER THE PUBLIC HEARING
PORTION OF THE AGENDA
c. Surface Water Management Ordinance - INTRODUCEDIREADUNDER THE PUBLIC
HEARING PORTION OF THE AGENDA
d. Ordinance Changing the Name of the Federal Way Public Safety Department to the
Federal Way Police Department
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 11, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND
CHAPTER 15, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 91-82, 95-252, 98-318,
00-376,00-373,01,391,01-393,01-39601-404, 03-456 AND 04-464).
City Clerk Hathaway read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved the proposed Name Change Ordinance to second
reading/enactment on December 4, 2007. Councilmember McColgan second. The motion carried
7-0.
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e. Ordinance Correcting Various Non-substantive Errors in the Federal Way City Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON,
CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, CORRECTING REFERENCES, AND CORRECTING OTHER
INADVERTENT ERRORS; AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE VIII, CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 11,
CHAPTER 4 ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9 ARTICLE IV, AND CHAPTER 22 ARTICLES 11,
IV.B,VI,VII,VIII,XI,XIII, VXII,XVIII, AND XXI. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 90-30, 90-43, 91-
87, 91-90, 92-133,92-153, 93-170, 93-182, 93-193, 96-270, 97-291, 99-333, 99-337, 99-341, 99-348, 99-
357,00-375,00-376,01-399,02-424,05-486, 05-487,06-515,06-523, AND 06-527).
City Clerk Hathaway read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember McColgan moved the Ordinance Correcting Various Non-
substantive Errors in the Federal Way City Code to second reading/enactment on December 4,
2007. Councilmember Faison second. The motion carried 7-0.
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Faison wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Dovey reported the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is
scheduled for December 3, 2007. The agenda includes a presentation by the Port of Seattle
regarding airport noise.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on the next Parks, RecreationlHuman ServiceslPublic Safety
Committee Meeting on December 11, 2007. She reported on a meeting of the South County Area
Transportation Board where they discussed the failure of Proposition 1, the roads and transit
package, and how it will impact future projects. Lastly, she overviewed upcoming community
events and congratulated Public Safety Officers on their recent promotions.
Councilmember Kochmar acknowledged fellow Councilmembers who serve and have been
reappointed to various boards and committees as part of the Suburban Cities Association. The
Suburban Cities Association represents 1.3 million people in the suburban region of Seattle.
Deputy Mayor Ferrell thanked John Wilde for his commitment to serving the community with his
annual food drive on December 15,2007 and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Park thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their service to the Community not just
locally but regionally as well. He also reported that he, along with Councilmember Dovey and
City Manager Beets, the Local Government Liaison Committee Meeting earlier today. The
Committee, made up of representatives from the City, School District, Lakehaven Utility District,
and South King County Fire District has decided to meet bi-monthly vs. quarterly beginning in
2008 to discuss matters that affect each agency.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Beets announced that the scheduled Executive Session will last
approximately one hour with no action expected.
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:55 PM.
a. Sale of Real Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
b. Purchase of Real Property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
c. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Park adjourned the meeting at 9:07 PM.
ATTEST:
ura K. Hathaway, . Clerk
Approved by Council on: $/11J