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Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 4, 2011
7:00 p.m.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmember
Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Mike Park, Councilmember
Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Jack Dovey and Councilmember Roger Freeman.
Staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ferrell led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: National Mentorinq Month
Councilmember Freeman read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Doug
Baxter from Communities in Schools Federal Way. Mr. Baxter thanked the Council for.
recognizing National Mentoring Month and spoke to the importance of inentoring in the
community.
b. Kinq County Solid Waste Interlocal Aqreement — Information only
Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Rob Van Orsow reviewed the City's involvement in
the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee. King County is
conducting a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update to replace the
2001 Comprehensive Plan. Cities will have 120 days to either adopt or reject the plan.
King County is also looking to request a rate increase in 2012 for garbage fees. King
County has Solid Waste Interlocal agreements with 37 cities and is looking into potential
revisions to the agreements such as extending the terms so King County can obtain
bond financing for transfer system reconstruction.
The Council shared their concerns regarding this issue as well as how missed
collections due to inclement weather are being addressed. Mayor Priest recommended
deferring issues with Waste Management and King County Solid Waste to the FEDRAC
Committee.
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c. Mavor Emerqinq Issues / Introduction of New Employees
Mayor Priest stated there were no emerging issues or new employee introductions.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
PLEASE COMPLETE A PINK SLIP & PRESENT IT TO THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO SPEAKING.
When recognized by the Mayor, come forward to the podium and state your name for the record.
PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES. The Mayor may interrupt comments
that exceed three minutes, relate negatively to other individuals, or are otherwise inappropriate.
Nancv Combs spoke regarding missed garbage collection dates last week. She also
commented on unsafe city streets.
John Wilde submitted a letter for the City Clerk to read into the record. He suggested a
community volunteer day in Federal Way similar to the City of Auburns Clean Sweep
event.
Norma Blanchard asked if a business license was issued to a marijuana dispensary. She
also asked how the Mayor voted on the Civic Center at the December 7, 2010 City
Council meeting.
Tim Anderson spoke in opposition of school buses being routed down 13 Place South.
He would like the Councils assistance in negotiating alternate routes for the buses.
Donald Barovic thanked staff for their assistance in keeping storm drains on his property
clean. He spoke regarding Waste Management's level of service and the proposed
chicken/duck ordinance.
Molly McGruder voiced her concerns with buses being routed on 13' Place South.
Jackie Muth shared her concerns regarding routing buses on 13 Place South
Sam Pace spoke regarding item 7d. He feels there are simple solutions to address the
Council's concerns on this item and is looking forward to assisting where he can.
Michael Kun stated Puget Sound Energy is no longer a public entity. He encouraged the
Council to look into a municipal energy entity to provide energy to Federal Way residents.
Tim Burns commented on the Toys-R-Us property purchase. He feels approving the
1033 form is tax evasion and he questions the integrity of the City Council.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed befow 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. Individual items may be
removed by a Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent motion.
a. Minutes: December 7, 2010 Special and Regular Meetings APPROVED
b. Energy Performance Agreement with MacDonald Miller and Accepting PSE Grant
APPROVED
c. Dry Cleaning Contract between Empire Cleaners Inc., DBA John's Cleaners and the
City of Federal Way, Washington for the Police Department Uniform Dry Cleaning
Services APPROVED
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MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of items 5a through 5c.
Councilmember povey second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Vouchers
Finance Director Tho Kraus stated the December 2010 Finance, Economic
Development and Regional Affairs Committee meeting was cancelled so the vouchers
did not go through Council Committee approval. The vouchers are items paid between
November 16, 2010 and December 15, 2010 totaling $3,355,361.29
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved approval of the vouchers.
Councilmember Burbidge second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
b. Monthlv Financial Report
Finance Director Tho Kraus stated the November 2010 Financial Report was being
presented under Council Business because the December 2010 Finance, Economic
Development, Regional Affairs Committee meeting was canceled. Major revenues below
year-to-date budget include gambling and utility tax. The Federat Way Community
Center is continuing to perform well. Revenues exceed year-to-date budget as well as
prior years. The Dumas Bay Center has a positive ending fund balance of $112,000.00,
of that $55,000 is earmarked for marketing study and implementation. Councilmember
Park asked Ms. Kraus to bring information on the new work release program that the
Municipal Court implemented to the January FEDRAC Meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved approval of the monthly financial report.
Councilmember povey second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
c. Leqislative Aqenda Amendment
Financial Services Administrator Bryant Enge stated the City Council adopted the 2011
Legislative Agenda on November 2, 2010. Since then the State's economic condition
has become more challenging. The revised Legislative Agenda before Council takes into
consideration the State's financial challenges and does not request new funding. In
addition, the revised agenda provides greater clarity concerning the City's emphasis on
public safety and sustainability. Mayor Priest asked staff to provide additional information
regarding surface water mandates prior to the January 6, 2011 Legislative Meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved approval of the draft updated 2011
Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Burbidge second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
7. ORDINANCES
FIRST READING:
a. CB 563: 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Related to the Performinq Arts
Center and Competitive Sports Center
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relafing to amendments to the City's
Comprehensive Plan
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Financial Services Administrator Bryant Enge stated this item had been before the
Planning Commission and the Land Use, Transportation Committee for review. He
summarized the proposed amendments to Chapter 6 of the FWRC and stated the
proposed ordinance would change the name of the Performing Arts Center to Civic
Center (Conference Center/ Performing Arts Center).
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to forward the ordinance to second
reading and enactment at the January 18, 2011 City Council meeting. Deputy
Mayor Duclos second. VOTE: Motion carried 6-1, Councilmember Ferrell
dissenting.
b. CB 564: FWRC Housekeepinq References to City Manaqer
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to reflecting the change of government
to the Mayor-Council in the Federal Way Revised Code; amending FWRC Sections 1.20.020; 2.23.030;
2.29.040; 3.10.060; 3.10.130; 3.35.050; 3.50.370; 8.15.010; 8.15.060; 9.18.120; 12.40.250;
19.60.060; 19.80.250; 19.80.260; 19.91.120.
City Attorney Richardson stated the proposed ordinance is a housekeeping item to
replace references to City Manager with Mayor in the Federal Way Revised Code.
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 18, 2011 City Council meeting. Councilmember
Dovey second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
City Attorney Richardson reviewed the Mayoral Veto process for ordinances. She
stated every ordinance must be presented to the Mayor, who has 10 days to act by
either signing the ordinance or vetoing the ordinance by submitting written objections.
If the Mayor does not take action the ordinance within 10 days, it becomes valid.
If the Mayor veto's an Ordinance, the Council has the option to vote to incorporate the
Mayor's objections, or override the veto with a majority plus one vote.
The Council discussed the veto process and deferred the issue to the January 25,
2010 FEDRAC meeting for further discussion.
SECOND READING:
c. CB 560: Zoninq and Development Code Text Amendments Related to Keepinq
Chicken and Ducks
An ordinance of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to the keeping of chickens and ducks;
amending FRWC 19.260.020 and FWRC 19.260.060 and adding a new section to FWRC Chapter
19.260.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Kochmar moved to approve the ordinance.
Councilmember Burbidge second. VOTE: Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance 11-681
d. CB 561: Portable Siqns in Street Side Planter Strips Code Amendment
An ordinance of the City of Federa/ Way, Washington, relating to portable signs in the right-of-way;
amending FWRC 19.140.060.
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MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved to postpone indefinitely the proposed
ordinance regarding portable signs in the right-of-way as she understands a
stakeholder group is being formed to fully address the issue. Councilmember
Kochmar second. Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell had no report.
Councilmember Kochmar reported the next LUTC meeting was January 10, 2011.
She read a thank you letter the Council received from a citizen regarding their interaction
with the Police Department.
Councilmember Freeman reported the theme for this years Martin Luther King event is
"Building Community — Together We Stand." The event will be held on January 17, 2011 at
Decatur High School and begins at 11:30 a.m.
Councilmember povey reported on the upcoming Lodging Tax Advisory Committee retreat
that will be held on January 18, 2011.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS meeting will be January 11, 2011. She
also reported on upcoming performances at the Knutzen Family Theater.
Councilmember Park reported the next FEDRAC meeting will be January 25, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Duclos reported on an up coming South Sound Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Meeting.
9. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest asked the Council for a motion to suspend the Council Rules and hold the
annual Council Retreat on January 22, 2011 rather than the last weekend in January as
stated in the Council Rules.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved to suspend the Council Rules and conduct
the Council Retreat on January 22, 2011. Councilmember Burbidge second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Priest reviewed the 2011 Suburban Cites Association Committee Appointments.
Mayor Priest announced the following changes to the City's organizational chart:
• The Chief Administrator Officer position will not be filled.
• The Community Development Director Position will become the Community &
Economic Development Director and will oversee the Building Official and the
Planning Manager. Patrick Doherty will fill this position.
• The Administrative Services Director will oversee Government Affairs, Civic
Center, the Human Services Manager, the Information Technology Manager and
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the Human Resources Director.
• Jean Stanley will fill the Human Resources Director Position.
• Steve Cain will fill the Executive Assistant to the Mayor position.
• Chris Carrel will fill the Community and Grant Coordinator position.
10. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at
8:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC City CI
Approved by Council: January 18, 2011
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