Council MIN 05-19-2009 Regular
A Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
May 19, 2009
www.cityoffederalway.com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Faison called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Eric Faison, Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Linda
Kochmar, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Dini Duclos present.
Staff present: Interim City Manager Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City
Clerk Carol McNeilly.
Deputy Mayor Faison excused Mayor Dovey.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council member Ferrell led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. EaQle Scout John Gailey
Parks & Facilities Supervisor Jason Gerwen introduced John Gailey, an Eagle Scout
who implemented a Geo-Trek system in the City. Deputy Mayor Faison presented Mr.
Gailey with a certificate of appreciation. On behalf of the Federal Way Historical
Society, Diana Noble-Guliford also presented John Gailey with a certificate of
recognition for his geo-trek project.
b. Proclamation: Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Councilmember Kochmar read the proclamation into the record and presented it to
Federal Way resident Becky Vacanti.
c. OutQoinQ Commissioners: Diversity Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission
Council member Burbidge thanked outgoing Commissioners for volunteering their time
to serve on the City's Commissions.
d. Parks & Recreation Commission - 10 year Anniversarv Celebration
Parks Commission Chair Fred Konkell reported the Parks Commission would be
hosting an open house at Celebration Park on May 29, 2009.
e. City ManaQer EmerQinQ Issues / Introduction of New Employees
Mr. Wilson reported there were no emerging issues or introductions.
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4.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Merle Pfeirer reported the Safe City program is having an open house at City Hall on May
27, 2009.
Nancy Combs reported on traffic issues in her neighborhood. She urged the Council to
make safety a priority.
H. David Kaplan spoke is support of keeping the Government Affairs position full time.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been previously reviewed in their entirety by a Council Committee of three
members and brought before full Council for approval; all a Councilmember for separate discussion
and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: May 1,2009 Special Meeting; May 5,2009 Special & Regular Meeting-
APPROVED
b. Grant Application: School Zone Flashing Beacon (LUTC 5-4-09) APPROVED
c. Bid Award: 2009-2010 Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program (LUTC 5-4-09) APPROVED
d. RESOLUTION: Greater Federal Way Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
(PRHSPS 5-12-09) APPROVED RESO# 09-546
e. ILA: DSHS/DDD (PRHSPS5-12-09) APPROVED
f. Expansion of Red Light Photo Enforcement (PRHSPS 5-12,09) APPROVED
g. Donation from Federal Way Soccer Association (PRHSPS5-12-09) APPROVED
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Appointment to Arts Commission
Councilmember Burbidge reported that due to the resignation of a voting member,
there was a need to appoint someone to fill the un-expired term of a position on the
Arts Commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to appoint current Arts Commission
alternate Lorie Wood to fill the remainder of the vacant term on the Arts
Commission. Councilmember Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0.
b. RESOLUTION: Temporarily WaivinQ Residency Requirements for City ManaQer
Given the current economic climate and real estate market, the City Manager
residency requirement may potentially discourage qualified applicants from applying for
the City Manager position. The City Council has the right to waive the residency
requirement for the City Manger and the proposed resolution would temporarily waive
the requirementthrough December 31,2012.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Kochmar second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. RESOLUTION 09-547
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c. LonQ RanQe Financial PlanninQ
Deputy Mayor Faison reported staff prepared a recommended long range financial
plan to address the financial issues facing the city. The Council discussed this plan at
a special meeting prior to this meeting. The draft plan is available for review if people
are interested.
7. INTRODUCTION I FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP, AND ZONING MAP. (AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO'S. 90-43, 95-248, 96-270, 98-330;00-372, 01-405, 03-442, 04-460,04-461,04-462,05-490,
05-491,05-492 AND 07-558.)
City Clerk Carol McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to forward the ordinance to second
reading and enactment at the June 2, 2009 Council Meeting. Council member
Duclos Second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0
b. Amendinq Red LiQht Photo Enforcement Penalty (PRHSPS 5-12-09)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AUTOMATED
TRAFFIC CAMERAS; AMENDING FWCC 8.05.090. (AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 05-508)
City Clerk Carol McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to forward the ordinance to second
reading and enactment at the June 2, 2009 Council Meeting. Councilmember
Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0
c. Tacoma Department of Public Utilities, Water Division 1-year Franchise Extension
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, GRANTING
CITY OF TACOMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, WATER DIVISION, AN EXTENSION TO A
NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OCCUPY THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, THROUGH THE FRANCHISE AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING,
MAINTAINING, REPAIRING, RENEWING AND OPERATING A WATER DISTRIBUTION AND
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES WITHIN AND THROUGH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY.
City Clerk Carol McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved to forward the ordinance to second
reading and enactment at the June 2, 2009 Council Meeting. Councilmember
Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council member Duclos reported the waste-mobile will provide service every other week at
the Super Mall in Auburn.
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Councilmember Park will be attending the next SCA Board meeting as well as the
Regional Safety Law & Justice meeting. FEDRAC will meet on May 26. The Han Roo-Wi
Festival was successful and may have had the highest attendance to date.
Councilmember Burbidge reported on the South County Area Transportation Board
Meeting she attended as well as an upcoming Regional Transit Committee meeting. She
thanked everyone who participated in the Buds & Blooms Festival as well as the volunteer
dinner.
Councilmember Kochmar encouraged everyone to Buy Local. She thanked staff for
working together to propose cuts to address economic challenges, and reported on an
upcoming Suburban Cities Association meeting.
Councilmember Ferrell reported on a recent trip to Washington D.C to lobby for funding for
the Triangle Road project.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Wilson reported staff is continuing negotiations on the Centerstage
agreement and anticipate bringing it to Council on June 16.
He further announced Government Affairs Manager Linda Farmer was notified the
Governor has included 5 million in the state capital budget for the Performing Arts Center
(PAC). The City was was also notified that we are eligible to receive Energy Grant funding
$750,000.
Mr. Wilson was happy to report two businesses have recently relocated to Federal Way,
bring with them over 600 employees to the city.
He reported the Police Department has been working with King County Metro focusing
efforts on safety at the Federal Way Transit Center. Mr. Wilson also reported the Police
Department has been notified they should be receiving a JAG Grant that will include
$183,000 for technology for the department.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i)
The Council adjourned into executive session at 8:04 pm for approximately ten (10)
minutes. The Council adjourned from executive session at 8:13 p.m.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Council, Deputy Mayor Faison adjourned the meeting at
8:13 pm.
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Carol McNeilly, MC, City Cle~
Approved by Council: June 2, 2009
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