Council MIN 11-04-2008 Regular
~ Federal Way
MEETING MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 4,2008 -7:00 pm
www.cityoffederalway.com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Dovey, Deputy Mayor Faison, Councilmembers
Ferrell, Kochmar, Park, Burbidge and Duclos.
Staff present: City Manager Neal Beets, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk
Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. David Kaplan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
· Proclamation: Homelessness Awareness
Councilmember Kochmar read the proclamation into the record. She noted
the following organizations provide resources for the homeless in Federal
Way; Calvary Lutheran, Federal Way Community Care-giving Network,
FUSION, The Joseph Foundation, Federal Way Multi-Service Center, Reach
Out, S1. Vincent de Paul, South Sound Dream Center, Valley Cities
Counseling and Consultation and King County. Representatives from the
organizations were presented with a copy of the proclamation.
· Certificate of Appointment: Planning Commission
Councilmember Kochmar presented Certificates of Appointment to
Commissioners who were able to attend the meeting.
· City Manager Emerging Issues - None
Introduction of New Employees - None
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4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Tiffany Rubriqht - Walmart Supercenter: Ms. Rubright reported that Walmart
was making a $6,500 donation towards helping homeless residents.
Council member Burbidge announced the noon Rotary Group is donating
funds to the Reach Out organization, which is working to provide meals and
shelter to homeless men in Federal Way.
Robin Corak: Ms. Corak is the Education and Employment Program Director
for the Federal Way Multi-Service Center. She thanked the City for their
continued support of the Center and summarized the services provided to
people.
Nandell Palmer: Mr. Palmer spoke in support of a book titled Blessings at
Your Fingertip, which focuses on the importance of father-son relationships.
Jodey Odeqard. Norris Homes: Ms. Odegard reported that Norris Homes
wants to move forward with the Northlake Rim Final Plat development.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: October 21,2008 Special and Regular Meeting
b. Minutes: October 29, 2008 Study Session
c. Minutes: October 30, 2008 Study Session
d. Monthly Financial Report (FEDRAC 10-28-08)
e. Vouchers (FEDRAC 10-28-08)
f. Lake Jeane, Lake Lorene Outlet Control Improvements Project (LUTC 10-20-08)
g. Resolution: Mirror Lake Highland Cottage Preliminary Plat (LUTC 10-20-08)
Resolution No. 08-535
h. Resolution: Northlake Rim Final Plat (LUTC 10-20-08) Resolution No. 08-536
i. Ordinance: Outdoor Storage Containers Zoning Text Amendment (First reading
10-21-08) Ordinance No. 08-585
j. Funding the SCORE Interlocal Agreement Feasibility Study Activities (FEDRAC 10-
28-08)
MOTION: DEPUTY MAYOR FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 2009-2010 Proposed Biennial Budget
Finance Director Tho Kraus, provided a brief presentation of the proposed 2009-
2010 Budget.
Mayor Dovey called for public comment.
H. David Kaplan: Mr. Kaplan encouraged the Council give careful consideration
before investing $50,000 into a festival program.
Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding proposed wage increases of
staff. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Dovey closed the public hearing.
b. Impact Fee Performance Audit
Finance Director Tho Kraus, provided an overview of the Impact Fee Performance
Audit conducted by the State Auditors Office. Mayor Dovey called for public
comment.
H. David Kaplan: Mr. Kaplan requested clarification between Impact fee collection
and mitigation fee collection.
Garrett Huffman - Master Builders Association (MBA) Mr. Huffman spoke on behalf
of the MBA. The organization requested the State to audit Impact Fees due to the
lack of consistency in collection procedures. The MBA supports the Auditor's
recommendations. They would like to see the current processes changed so
agencies do not collect the impact fees up front.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Commission Appointments - Diversity Commission
MOTION: DUCLOS MOVED TO APPOINT SUSAN HONDA TO THE DIVERSITY
COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING 5-31-2009.
COUNCILMEMBER FERRELL SECOND VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
8. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. Introduction Ordinance/Commute Trip Reduction (LUTC 10-20-08)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN; AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE
VII (Amending Ordinance Nos. 93-164 AND 98-313)
City Clerk, Carol McNeilly read the Ordinance into the record. Senior Transportation
Engineer, Sarady Long, stated this ordinance will update the City's code to reflect
current state law, as well as formally adopt the City's Commute Trip Reduction Plan.
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MOTION: COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO FORWARD THE
ORDINANCE TO SECOND READING ON NOVEMBER 18, 2008.
COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS SECOND.
VOTE: MOTION CARRIED 7-0
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Kochmar thanked W almart for their generous donation to the Multi-
Service Center and reported on upcoming committee meetings.
Councilmember Duclos reported the Committee to End Homelessness has been
working to implement King County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Councilmember Ferrell reported on upcoming meetings as well as opportunities for
the public to comment on the proposed budget. He re-capped the City's statistics on
crime reduction presented at a previous meeting.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on upcoming meetings. She attended an open
house for FUSION transitional housing. She noted a list of human service resources
that are available to residents in need is available on the City's website.
Councilmember Park mentioned the START Zone Program that is available through
Highline Community College to assist small business.
Deputy Mayor Faison had no report.
Mayor Dovey reported on an upcoming meeting with Valley Communication.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Neal Beets had no report.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Council, Mayor Dovey adjourned the meeting at
8:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
Approved by Council: 11-18-2008
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