Council MIN 06-03-2008 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 3,2008- 7:00 PM
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MINUTES
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Councilmembers Burbidge,
Duclos, Ferrell, Park and Deputy Mayor Faison present. Councilmember Kochmar
was excused.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Todd Beamer Jr. ROTC led the Presentation of Colors and the Flag Salute.
3. PRESENTATIONS
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to amend the agenda to add Item 6(b) under
Council Business, a Resolution designating those persons authorized to sign checks,
drafts or warrants on behalf of the City. Councilmember Burbidge second. The
motion carried 6-0.
. Swearing-in Ceremony for Police Officers
Chief Wilson introduced several new Police Officers followed by the swearing-in
ceremony performed by City Clerk Hathaway.
. Certificates of Appointment: Diversity Commission, Human Services
Commission & Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilmember Burbidge introduced new members of the Diversity Commission,
Human Services Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission and presented
each of them with their Certificates of Appointment.
. Presidential Service Awards
Assistant City Manager Roe presented Presidential Service Awards to Bob Dubos
and Dan Goede for their work with emergency management.
. Proclamation: Amateur Radio Week
Councilmember Ferrell Presented the proclamation to David Schwartz declaring June
23-29, 2008 as Amateur Radio Week.
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June 3, 2008 - Page 2 of 4
. City Manager Emerging Issues- Introduction of New Employees
Mr. Beets stated there were no new employees to introduce this evening.
. Recess and Reception honoring Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang
Mayor Dovey and City Manager Beets thanked Ms. Wang for her service and
dedication to the City. Mayor Dovey presented Ms. Wang with a plaque and recessed
the meeting at 7:28 PM for a brief reception. Mayor Dovey reconvened the meeting
at 7:47 PM
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Nancy Combs asked that there be no more new development in Federal Way. She
stated people are already over taxed and over burdened.
H. David Kaplan thanked Assistant City Manager Iwen Wang for her service to the
City.
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 May 20,2008 Regular and Special Meetings
b. Monthly Financial Report
c. Vouchers
d. Fleet Maintenance Contract Award
e. Tourism Enhancement Grant Approval
f. Final Draft Approval: City Center LIFT - Request for Concepts Vision
Statement and Process
g. Graham Short Plat Side Sewer Easement Across City Stormwater Tract
Councilmember Burbidge pulled Consent Item 5e.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of Consent Items (a-d), (f), and
(g). Councilmember Ferrell second. The motion carried 6-0.
Consent Item (e) - Tourism Enhancement Grant Approval: Councilmember Burbidge
recused herself from this vote.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Faison moved approval of Consent Item 5e - Tourism
Enhancement Grant Approval. Councilmember Ferrell second. The motion carried-
5-0 (Councilmember Burbidge recused).
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6. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Butko Notice of Intention to Petition for Annexation
Senior Planner Janet Shull reviewed the Petition for Annexation from Richard Butko
which was received by the City on April 7, 2008. Ms. Shull stated staff reviewed the
petition and found that it met the criteria. Staff recommended to the Land Use
Transportation Committee (LUTe) that the boundary be modified to include seven
additional parcels. The modification would result in a contiguous regular boundary.
LUTC moved approval of the recommendation with one amendment to contact the
other seven parcel owners prior to the June 3 rd Council meeting to inform them of the
recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved that the City Council accept the Notice of
Intention to Petition for Annexation filed by Mr. Richard Butko on April 7, 2008,
with a modification to the geographic boundary as proposed by staff, and that the
area to be annexed be required to assume a proportionate share of existing city
indebtedness. Deputy Mayor Faison second. The motion carried 6-0.
b. Added Item - Amendment to Banking Services Resolution 07-499
MOTION: Mayor Dovey moved approval of the resolution authorizing the City
Manager and Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer to assign designees to
conduct banking services. Councilmember Park second. The motion carried 6-0.
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell thanked Assistant City Manager Wang for her service.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next meeting ofthe ParkslRecreationIHuman
Services/Public Safety Meeting is June 10,2008 at 5:30 PM. She also reported on
regional committee meetings and upcoming community events. She also thanked
Assistant City Manager Wang for her service and dedication to the City.
Councilmember Park attended a meeting of the King County Flood Control District
on May 28, 2008 and updated the Council on other regional meetings. He addressed
Ms. Comb's public comment regarding development and tax increases stating as far
as the Symphony project goes that is not a fmancial burden to the citizens; it is in fact
quite the opposite as it will stimulate jobs and economic growth in the downtown.
Lastly, he thanked Assistant City Manager Wang.
Deputy Mayor Faison wished Ms. Wang well in her future endeavors and asked City
Manager Beets if any tax increases are proposed for the Performing Arts Center. Mr.
Beets replied no.
Mayor Dovey reported on several regional meetings; stated the A WC Conference
will be held in Yakima the week of June 18th and the City of Federal Way was
represented at Emerald Downs the weekend on May 30th.
Federal Way City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2008 - Page 4 of 4
Councilmember Duclos had no report this evening.
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Beets had no report except to say the Council would convene to
Executive Session expected to last approximately 20 minutes with no action.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:37 PM
a. Potential Litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
b. Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30. 140(4)(a)
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to discuss, Mayor Dovey adjourned the regular meeting of the
Federal Way City Council at 8:59 PM.
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