Council MIN 04-20-2010 SpecialCITY OF
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MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hal!
April 20, 2010 — 5:30 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos,
Councilmembers Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge and Jack Dovey.
Mayor Kochmar excused Councilmember Roger Freeman.
Staff Present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attorney Pat Richardson and
City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. CHANGE OF GOVERNMENT:
Appointed Positions and Confirmation of Positions
City Attorney Richardson stated this item is a continuation of the discussion at the Aril 6,
2010 Special Meeting where the Council asked for a breakdown of duties for the Financial
Services Administrator and the Finance Director. Ms. Richardson reviewed the duties for
each position and Council consensus was to designate both positions (Finance Director and
Financial Services Administrator) in the City Code. Council also directed staff to document
procedures for amending the reorganizational process under the Mayor —Council form of
government.
C� Council administrative support
Ms. Richardson reported the Cities of Bellingham, Everett, Kent and Renton aA have a
designated administrative staff for their City Council. The Council discussed the option of
having an administrative support person for the Mayor as well as one for the City Council.
Council directed staffto prepare job duties/description and return on May4, 2010 forfurther
discussion.
Confirmation of Aqpointments
Ms. Richardson reviewed the positions that are appointed by the City of Renton and the
language for the confirmation process. Ms. Richards asked the Council if they want to
confirm all of the designated position appointments. The Council discussed the issue and
consensus was for Council to confirm all designated position appointments.
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Outside Committee Aqpointments
Ms. Richardson asked the Council to review the list of outside Council Committees in their
agenda packets for accuracy. She suggested posting this list on the City website for
informational purposes.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjourned to executive session at 6:21 pm to discuss potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and property acquisition pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(c) for approximately 35 minutes. Councilmember Freeman arrived at 6:35 pm.
The Council adjourned from executive session at 6:55 pm.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm.
ATTEST:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, iry Cler
Approved by Council: May 4, 2010
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