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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 15, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Mr. Tim Burns led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation: One Dav Federal Wav — Februarv 22"
Mayor Priest read the proclamation into the record and presented it to the Advancing
Leadership Youth students that were in attendance. The students thanked the Council for
recognizing their event.
b. Lodqinq Tax Advisorv Committee (LTAC) Certificate of Appointment
Councilmember povey presented certificates of appointment to individuals appointed
to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee on February 1, 2011.
c. Arts Commission Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge presented certificates of appointment to individuals appointed to
the Arts Commission on February 1, 2011.
d. Human Services Commission Certificate of Appointment
Councilmember Burbidge presented certificates of appointment to individuals appointed to
the Human Services Commission on February 1, 2011.
e. Decatur Hiqh School Cheerleadinq Team — State Championship Winners
Mayor Priest reported the Decatur High School Cheerleading Team had confirmed their
attendance at the meeting, however, over the weekend the Girls Basketball Team made it
to the playoffs so they are at that game cheering on the basketball team.
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f. Mayor - Emerqing Issues / Introduction of New Emplovees
Mayor Priest stated there were no emerging issues or introduction of new employees.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Don Rand, owner of Dons Estate and Coins, spoke is opposition of the ordinance relating
to pawnbroker and secondhand dealers.
Norma Blanchard spoke regarding the city's initiative and referendum process. She
requested to meet with the Mayor to discuss the City's ordinance.
Rov Parke spoke regarding suspected fraud relating to an eminent domain issue.
Larry Gates spoke in support of traffic calming devices in the Enterprise neighborhood.
Sandy Urpman spoke in support of traffic calming devices in the Enterprise neighborhood.
Karen Ostrand spoke in support of traffic calming devices in the Enterprise neighborhood.
Laura Bovice spoke in support of traffic calming devices in the Enterprise neighborhood.
Brad Ecklund associate of Cooperative Care Cooperative spoke to the importance of
medical marijuana availability to patients in the Federal Way Community.
Renee Criss spoke is opposition of the ordinance relating to pawnbrokers and
secondhand dealers.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Ifems listed below have been previously reviewed in theirentirety 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 — February 1, 2011 Special and Regular Meetings Approved
b. S 320th Street Overlay Reimbursement Contract with Quadrant Corporation Approved
c. Enterprise NTS — 18th Ave SW & 20th Ave SW (South of SW 356th St to County Line)
Approved
d. Nautilus NTS — S 308th St (1 st Ave S to 4th PI S) Approved
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State of Washington, 62 Legislature House Bill #1445 and Senate Bill #5345
Approved
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of the consent agenda items.
Councilmember povey second.
Councilmember Kochmar pulled item 5.e.
VOTE: Items 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5f were approved 7-0.
5.e. Parks Commission 2011 Work Plan
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MOTION: Councilmember Burbidge moved approval of the Parks Commission 2011
Work Plan.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0, Councilmember Kochmar recused.
6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Memo of Understandinq with Federal Way Lieutenants' Association
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated in 2010 a consultant from Association of Washington
Cities reviewed the City's premium costs forworker's compensation and projected the City
would save approximately $130k over a five-year period by implementing the "Kept on
Salary" program. W hen a job-related injury occurs, the employee will be "kept on salar�'
for the first 30 days of leave, then they will become eligible for Worker's Compensation if
they are not released to return to work. The Lieutenants Association stated theywanted to
participate in this program and the proposed memo of understanding reflects that change.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved to approve the Memo of Understanding between
the Lieutenants and the City to amend the provision of Industrial Insurance Leave for
the 2011-2012 Collective Bargaining Agreement and its successor collective bargaining
agreement to be consistent with the Employee Guidelines. Councilmember Freeman
second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. CB #567 Amendments to FWRC Reqardinq Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers
An ordinance of the City Of Federal Way, Washington, relating to Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers;
amending FWRC 12.15.010, 12.15.140, 12.15.230, 12.15.290, 12.15.300 and adding a new section to
12.15.330.
Police Chief Wilson stated the proposed amendment addresses precious metals and
secondhand dealer. It proposes the creation of a temporary business license for
secondhand dealers and creates an enforcement mechanism where failure to document
transactions and/or display registration documents is a gross misdemeanor. Secondhand
dealers will be required to obtain identification from persons making transactions and
enter that information into a database regulated by the Federal Way Police Department. It
will also require them to retain items for 45 days before selling or disposing of them. Chief
Wilson stated the purpose of this ordinance is to deter stolen jewelry trafficking in the city.
The Council asked clarifying questions of Chief Wilson regarding enforcement, home
burglaries and current pawnbroker requirements.
Mayor Priest stated the proposed legislation out of Olympia today on this issue
recommends a 30-day holding/waiting period.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved to forward the ordinance to the March 1, 2011
City Council meeting for adoption. Councilmember Burbidge second.
VOTE: Motion carried 7-0.
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8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Freeman reported on the need for crosswalks along 320
Councilmember povey reported there will be some upcoming press on the Cascadia Med-
Tech. He also reported enterpriseSeattle will be conducting their annual Board Meeting.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS meeting will be March 8, 2011. She
reported on a SCATBD meeting she attended as well as events at the Knutzen Family
Theatre.
Councilmember Park reported the next FEDRAC meeting will be February 22, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Duclos distributed a summary on the King County Solid Waste Interlocal
Agreement.
Councilmember Kochmar reported the next LUTC Meeting will be March 7, 2011. She will be
meeting with legislators this week on various topics.
Councilmember Ferrell reported the precious metal legislation passed out of Committee today.
9. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest reported that with the ending of the Twin Development purchase and sale
agreement the City will discuss moving forward with a RFP process. Staff is working to
contain employee healthcare costs and will keep the Council informed on this issue.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council did not adjourn to executive session.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
With not additional business before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at
8:31 p.m.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, C C, Cit lerk
Approved by Council: March 1, 2011
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