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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hali
March 1, 2011
7:00 p.m.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Priest called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Skip Priest, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmember JimFerrell,
Councilmember Linda Kochmar, Councilmember Mike Park, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge and
Councilmember Roger Freeman.
Mayor Priest excused Councilmember Jack Dovey.
Staff present: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Diana Noble Gulliford led the pledge of allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Volunteer Recoqnition
Mayor Priest stated there is a proclamation and a presentation on tonight's agenda. The
proclamation; "Spread the Word to end the Word; Erase the "R" Word Daywas discussed
and will be presented to Sharon Boyle, who has volunteered with the Special Olympics for
the past 28 years.
The presentation was from members of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP), which is held
at the Federal Way Community Center, and staffed by Kevin Hutchinson. TonighYs TRAP
participants are Heather Leuty and Amy Novak, program volunteers are Rob Sanders,
Gayle and Roger Simmons and Laura Campbell. Rob Sanders stated the TRAP Program
was established in 1997 in California. The TRAP participants gave a short demonstration
of their drumming.
b. Mavors Emerqinq Issues
Mayor Priest stated there were no emerging issues.
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4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Norma Blanchard spoke in support of changing the number of signatures required under the initiative
process.
Diana Noble-Gulliford. Past President of the Federal Way Historical Society, stated the Historical
Society co-sponsored a program on the History of Redondo that was standing room only. She would
IikE to see a program similar to that that focuses on Federal Way.
Jerrv Knutzen, President of the Federal Way Historical Society spoke to the importance of preserving
the history of Federal Way.
Don Rand spoke in opposition of extending the hold period to 45 days for pawnbrokers and second
hand dealers.
Bettv Tavlor spoke regarding the Community Enhancement Grant Program. She stated she will be
submitting a grant on behalf of the Waterbury Apartment Complex.
Denise Yun asked the Council about an ordinance passed in 1992 relating to the initiative process.
Renee Criss spoke in opposition of extending the hold period to 45 days for pawnbrokers and second
hand dealers.
Tony Moore, President of the Federal Way School Board thanked the Council for the City's efforts
with the book donation program — especially the Diversity Commission.
Rov Parke submitted written comments for the City Clerk to read into the record regarding eminent
domain cases and requesting public records.
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. Individual items may be removed by a
Councilmember for separate discussion and subsequent mofion.
a. Minutes — February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting Approved
b. Vouchers Approved
c. Year-End Financial Report Approved
d. Green City Federal Way Approved
e. Purchase of Police Vehicle Radios Approved
f. Final Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Budget Recommendations Approved
g. Resolution: Procedures for Surplus Property Disposal Approved Resolution 11-602
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved approval of items 5a through 5g; Councilmember
Park second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0.
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6. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Amendment to Council Rules — Travel and Expenses
City Attorney Pat Richardson reviewed the amendments to the City Council Rules of
Procedure:
Section 16.9 Replace "City Manager with "Mayor" in line 3. Delete phrase "other than
non-refundable" to reflect current practice, which is in accordance with the State
Auditor: reimburse or pay the lowest amount.
Section 16.10 Insert "Deput�' before Mayor — Legislative representative approved
exceptions for Councilmembers.
Section 16.11(2) Delete phrase "other than non-refundable" to reflect current practice,
which is in accordance with the State Auditor: reimburse or pay the lowest amount.
Section 16.11(4) Delete phrase "other than non-refundable" to reflect current practice,
which is in accordance with the State Auditor: reimburse or pay the lowest amount.
Section 16.11(6) Delete phrase "other than non-refundable" to reflect current practice,
which is in accordance with the State Auditor: reimburse or pay the lowest amount.
Insert "Deput�' before Mayor in sixth line — Legislative representative approves
exceptions for Councilmembers.
Section 16.22 Delete "special" and insert "Deput�' before Mayor - Legislative
representative approves all travel for Councilmembers.
Section 16.24 Mayor or Staff approves the reimbursement form.
Section 16.26 Clarification — Second to last paragraph: The Deputy Mayor approves
travel and expenses allocated in the budget.
New paragraph — For travel and reimbursement requested for Council and not
allocated in the budget, the Deputy Mayor consults with the Mayor.
MOTION: Deputy Mayor Duclos moved to amend section 16 of the City Council Rules of
Procedure regarding travel and expenses as presented; Councilmember Kochmar
second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0.
7. ORDINANCES
First Reading:
a. Council Bill #568 Carrv Forward Budqet Adiustment
An ordinance of the City o Federal Way, Washington, relating to Budgets and Finance to Carry
Forward Funds Revising the 2011-12 Biennial Budget.
Finance Director Tho Kraus stated the carry forward budget adjustment makes the
following types of modifications to the current biennium budget:
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Revise Beginning Fund Balance — adjusts the beginning fund balance from the
estimated amount used during budget deliberation to the actual as we conclude fiscal
2010 activities.
Continue existing projects — appropriate projects that were budgeted in the prioryear,
but not completed and will continue during the current year.
Grant Funded Projects — appropriate projects funded by grants and contributions.
Technicat Adjustments — correct the adopted budget and incorporate programs
Council previously approved.
New Programs — on an exception basis appropriate projects not previously
approved by Council.
Other — reduce budgets due to frugal innovation and management changes.
The proposed carry forward is comprised of $1,290K for continuation of existing
projects, $39K for technical adjustments, $851 K for new program requests,
offset by ($961 K) reductions due to management changes/frugal innovation.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Park moved to forward the ordinance to the March 15, 2011
City Council meeting for adoption; Councilmember Kochmar second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0.
Second Reading:
b. Council Bill #567 Amendments to FWRC Reqardinq Pawnbrokers and Secondhand
Dealers
An ordinance of the City o 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 Brian Wilson requested that Council postpone action on this item until the
March15, 2011 City Council meeting. Staff is following this item in the State
Legislation.
MOTION: Councilmember Ferrell moved to continue this item to the March 15, 2011
Council meeting; Councilmember Freeman second.
VOTE: Motion carried 6-0.
8. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Ferrell stated the YMCA Mock Trial Program is not active in Federal Way. He
attended the Community in Schools breakfast last week, and the week prior he attended the King
County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer's "Good Egg" Breakfast.
Councilmember Kochmar stated the Federal Way Historical Society hosted a wonderful presentation
on the history of Redondo. The next LUTC meeting is March 7, 2011. She also commented on an
upcoming Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting.
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Deputy Mayor Duclos reported the South Sound Legislative Committee has created a regional
transportation plan that they are promoting. She also reported on the Cascadia Med-Tech Center and
some of their upcoming projects.
Councilmember Park reported he participated in the book reading program with the School District.
He reported a volunteer has filled the Korean Liaison Position at City Hall. The next FEDRAC meeting
is March 29. Councilmember Park will be attending the Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee
meeting on March 31.
Councilmember Burbidge reported the next PRHSPS meeting is March 8, 2011.She also reported on
upcoming Arts and Music events in the community.
Councilmember Freeman thanked the Council for participating in the book reading program. He would
like to see some of the school clubs being honored at City Council meetings. He noted the Federal
Way National Little League will have their kickoff jamboree on April 16, 2011.
9. MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Priest reported that the Council would be recognizing individuals and groups at the first Council
meeting of each month.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The Council did not adjourn to executive session.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business before the Council, Mayor Priest adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Attest:
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Carol McNeilly, C C, C� lerk
Approved by Council: March 15, 2011
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