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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hail
February 2, 2010 — 7:00 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers
Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey and Roger Freeman.
Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attomey Pat Richardson and City
Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Pac 307 led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. City Manager Emerging Issues / Introduction of New Employees
City Manager Wilson introduced the City's new Korean Community Liaison Jee Kim.
Mr. Wilson asked Director of Community Development Services Greg Fewins to review
the City's sign policy. The City provides training and handouts to the public regarding legal
and illegal sign placement. Mr. Fewins reviewed the criteria for City Right of Way and legal
placement of signs. Enforcement efforts are also a part of the policy. Comptaints
regarding illegal signs can be made in person, by telephone and via the city's website.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard inquired if the current Council was required to file with the Public Disclosure
Commission. She also inquired about a development project near her home.
Nancy Combs stated the Red Light Photo Cameras need to be removed. She also stated she
hopes the Council has decided against a Performing Arts Center.
Joann Piquette reported LNM Architects provided an estimate to build the Performing Arts
Center at $31,281,000. This cost is $9 million below the 2008 estimate.
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Maureen Hathawav Vice President of the Federal Way Historical Society. She invited the
Council to an upcoming film screening that documents the development of the Hylebos
Wetland Park.
Sandv Petitt submitted a letter for the Clerk to read regarding debris and damages at the
Olympic View neighborhood park.
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 items are enacted by one motion. lndividual items may be removed by
a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: January 19, 2010 Special Meeting and January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting -
APPROVED
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d. Council Bill #520 Criminal Code Update: Dog Breeding Practices - APPROVED
Ordinance 10-641
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Dulcos moved approval of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember povey second.
Deputy Mayor Duclos pulled item 5.b. Vouchers.
Councilmember Park pulled item 5.c Medical Device Incubator.
VOTE: Motion to approve items 5a and 5d Carried 7-0.
5.b. Vouchers
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved to approve item 5b. Vouchers.
Councilmember Park second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Deputy Mayor Duclos recused.
5.c. Medical Device Incubator.
Councilmember Park asked for a staff presentation on this item. Economic Development
Director Patrick Doherty presented some history on this project and introduced Bruce Jackson
from Enterprise Seattle who stated the feasibility study revealed healthcare makes up
approximately 17% of the workforce in Federal Way. There is an established infrastructure
that would benefit from a medical device incubator. Phase 2 of this project focuses on
developing the business and securing funding. The city is being asked to contribute $245,000
to the startup of the incubator.
The Council discussed the possibility of forming a non-profit Economic Development Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to approve a resolution amending the
distribution of monies in the redevelopment fund for the purpose of funding the
implementation plan for a medical device incubator. Councilmember povey second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. Resolution 10-573
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Extension Aqreement: Federal Wav Police Guild
City Attomey Richardson reviewed the changes of the agreement, and stated the
extension period is for one year.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval. Deputy Mayor Duclos
second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
b. Commission Appointments: Youth Commission
Councilmember Burbidge stated the Council interviewed candidates for the Youth
Commission at a Special Meeting on January 28, 2010.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved the following appointments to the
Youth Commission:
Voting Members: Barbara Jun, Caroline Thompson, Agnes Kim, Stephanie
Reagle, Akanksha Prakash, Ashley Park, Paul Oh, Kevin Lee and Stephanie
Stanek as voting members with 2-year terms expiring August 31, 2011.
Alternates: Jennifer Lee, Sam Kim, Sewon Kim and Yenji Byeon as alternate
members with 2-year terms expiring August 31, 2011.
Councilmember Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
c. Commission Appointments: Human Services Commission
Councilmember Burbidge stated the Council interviewed candidates for the Human
Services Commission at a Special Meeting on January 28, 2010.
MOTION: Councilmember Burbidg'e moved the following appointments to the
Human Services Commission:
Voting Members: Rick Agnew, Ron Secreto, Russ Williams, Julie Davis and
Robyn Richins as voting members with 3-year terms expiring Jant�ary 31, 2013.
Alternate Members: Betty Taylor, Kathryn Scanlon, Jan Owen and Waiyego
Pearson as alternate members, with 3-year terms expiring January 31, 2013.
Deputy Mayor Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
d. RESOLUTION: Conductinq Business Under the Mavor-Council Form of Govemment
City Attorney Richardson stated that Council directed staff to draft this resolution at
their January 19, 2010 special meeting. The resolution expresses the Council's intent
for conducting business under the Mayor-Council form of govemment.
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MOTION: Councilmember povey moved approval of the resolution expressing
Council's intent for conducting business under the Mayor-Council form of
government. Deputy Mayor Duclos second.
Councilmember Freeman offered a friendly amendment, under section 3, to
strike the word "wishes" and insert the word "intends".
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Councilmember Ferrell recused. Resolution 10-574
7. INTRODUCTION / FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
a. Council Bill #521 Council Powers under Mavor-Council Form of Govemment
City Attomey Richardson stated Council discussed this issue at their January 19, 2010
special meeting and directed staff to draft an ordinance for Council consideration. The
ordinance adds the following new chapters to section 2.08 of the Federal Way Revised
Code: Number of Councilmembers, Powers and Duties of Councilmembers,
Confirmation of Appointed Positions and Salaries.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Freeman moved to forward the ordinance to second
reading and enactment at the January 16, 2010 City Council meeting. Deputy
Mayor Duclos second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Councilmember Ferrell recused.
b. Council Bill #522 Mavor Authoritv under Mavor-Council Form of Govemment
CityAttorney Richardson stated the Council discussed this item attheirJanuary 19, 2010
special meeting and directed staff to draft and ordinance for Council consideration. The
ordinance changes the title of section 2.10 from City Counci! and Mayor to Mayor and
adds the following new chapters to section 2.10 of the Federal Way Revised Code:
Authority and Duties, Full Time Basis, Salary, and Rules for Appointing O�cers.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved to forward the ordinance to second reading
and enactment at the January 16, 2010 City Council meeting. Councilmember
Burbidge second.
VOTE: Motion carries 6-0. Councilmember Ferrell recused.
c. Council Bill #523 Chief Administrative Officer Position
City Attorney Richardson stated the Council discussed this item at their January 19,
2010 special meeting and directed staff to draft and ordinance for Council
consideration. The ordinance adds a new chapter titled Chief Administrative Officer and
the following sections: Position Created, Qualifications, Duties and Powers, and Salary.
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The Council directed staff to re-word the last sentence in section 2.11.030. Duties and
Powers, prior to second reading at the January 16, 2010 Council meeting.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to forward the ordinance to second reading
and enactment at the January 16, 2010 City Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Duclos
Second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0. Councilmember Ferrell recused.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS Committee meeting is next week.
She also reported on upcoming performances at the Knutzen Theatre and Federal Way
Symphony.
Councilmember Park reported on an upcoming Economic Development meeting.
Councilmembers Dovey, Freeman, Ferrell and Deputy Duclos had no reports.
Mayor Kochmar reported she would be delivering the State of the City address tomorrow
at the Chamber of Commerce o�ce.
9. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager/Police Chief Wilson had no report.
10. EXECUTtVE SESSION
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The Council did not adjoum to executive session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 8:31 pm.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, C Clerk
Approved by CounciL• February 16, 2010
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