Council MIN 06-16-2009 Special
A Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
June 16, 2009
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Dovey called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jack Dovey, Councilmembers Dini Duclos, Linda
Kochmar, Mike Park and Jim Ferrell.
Mayor Dovey excused Deputy Mayor Eric Faison
Council member Ferrell recused himself from this discussion based on his position with
King County. Councilmember Ferrell left the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Council member Jeanne Burbidge arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Staff present: Interim City Manager Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and City
Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. DISCUSSION: MUNICIPAL COURT OPTIONS
Interim City Manger Wilson stated based on Council direction, staff reviewed alternate
options for providing Municipal Court services to the City. Staff met with representatives
from King County District Court to discuss the possibility of contracting for services.
Representatives from King County were present to answer Council questions.
Mr. Enge presented a cost comparison between contracting with King County District
Court and operating an independent Municipal Court. The comparison included costs for
personnel, operating supplies, professional services, security, travel, training & dues,
capital, risk management and information technology costs.
Contracting with the County would allow the City to provide the following services which
are not currently provided domestic violence orders of protection, name changes, civil anti-
harassment, small claims, civil lawsuits up to $75,000, felony preliminary hearings,
payments accepted and cases filed at any of the district court locations. The Council
asked clarifying questions of staff.
Mayor Dovey noted the Council will conduct a study session on June 30, 2009 focused on
the City's Municipal Court operations. Staff will return on that date with additional
comparison information requested by Council.
City Council Minutes - June 16, 2009 Special Meeting.
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3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned to Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. to discuss potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(i) for approximately 10 minutes. Councilmember Kochmar
did not attend. Council adjourned from Executive Session at 6:53 p.m.
4. ADJOURN
Mayor Dovey adjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m.
Attest:
Approved by Council: July 7,2009
City Council Minutes - June 16, 2009 Special Meeting.
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