FEDRAC MINS 03-26-2002
City of Federal Way
City Council
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee
Tuesday, March 26, 2002
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
City Council Chambers
MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance: Acting Chair Mary Gates, Member Eric Faison.
City Council Members in Attendance: Council Members Linda Kochmar and Dean McColgan.
Staff Members in Attendance: Iwen Wang, Management Services Director; David Moseley, City Manager; Derek
Matheson, Assistant City Manager; Bob Sterbank, City Attorney; Michael Olson, Deputy Director of Management
Services; Mary McDougal, Human Resources Manager; Rob Van Orsow, Solid Waste/Recycling Manager; Patrick
Doherty, Deputy Director of Community Development; Kathy McClung, Director of Community Development;
Steve Iker d, Pr oper ty Ser vices Man ager ; Jen n ifer Sch r oeder , Dir ector , PARCS.
Others in Attendance: Scot Brown and Shawn Cummins
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Mary Gates called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Scot Brown from the Federal Way Best Western Executel expressed his support for the Multi-Purpose
Fieldhouse and would like to see the city continue with the next phase in the feasibility study.
3. COMMISSION COMMENT
None.
4. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
a) Approval of Febr uar y 26, 2002 meeting minutes
POSTPONED, as minutes were currently unavailable at the meeting, will be handled at
April meeting.
b) Phase I Field House Repor t
Presented by Scott Sch umach er of Don Sch umach er & Associates, In c.
Introduction by Patrick Doherty
Mr. Schumacher presented the report and supplemental handout to the committee.
Questions were raised regarding the relatively small amount of seating and parking that would be
available at or near the facility. Mr. Schumacher replied that reason is that there would be a
relatively high turnover rate in seating – the average volleyball/basketball game would only be
A-1
around an hour to an hour and a half, and many spectators do not mind standing while watching
the game. Most spectators would watch the game and then leave. Regarding parking the
aver age occupancy at a large tournament would be approximately 500-600 spectators. He
reasoned that if most spectators carpool to the games, the 250 parking spots located around
Truman H.S. would make that site ideal for the facility in that aspect.
Another concern raised was the possible competition that would arise between public and private
entities regarding the health/fitness facility. Mr. Schumacher said that the competition between
the entities is not uncommon. However, if the facility is approached as an elite athlete
development center and not as a common workout gym, this could be used to differentiate itself
from other private entities.
It was also reported that there have been preliminary inquiries with the local Boys and Girls
clubs as well as the Federal Way School District about possible partnerships in building the
facility. Mr. Schumacher also felt that the Tacoma/Pierce County Sports Commission would be a
good partner, especially if the region decided to hold a major event.
Other locations (including near the King County Aquatic Center) have been looked at by in terms
of location to hotels, restaurants, and retail shops, the 2 areas discussed by Mr. Schumacher
(areas near Truman H.S. and Celebration Park) were deemed the most ideal sites.
Deputy Mayor McColgan noted that the Lodging Tax Advisory Commission is recommending to
FEDRAC to continue to the next phase of the study.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CONTINUATION OF THE STUDY TO COMPLETE
TASKS 3, 4, AND 5 BY ERIC FAISON, SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Ms. Gates commended the company for a vastly improved report over the last draft. Ms.
Kochmar said she would like to have more assurances that the interested groups are truly
interested.
c) Legislative and Regional Affairs Update
Presented by Der ek Math eson
The state legislature passed 2 transportation bills, a state package and a regional package. The
sta t e pa cka ge i s ver y good, pr ovi di n g m on ey for a n um ber of t r a n spor t a t i on pr oject s a r oun d
Federal Way. However the regional package is seen as more favorable for the county than the
city.
Federal Way lost $500,000 in backfill, but the backfill program will be retained for the cities
har dest hit by I-695.
King County was stopped from imposing up to a 3% utility tax on city residents in addition to
what they already pay at the city level.
The jail bills were successful: This would give the city authority to send prisoners outside of
King County. Mayor Bur bidge was on h an d for th e sign in g, in fact th e on ly elected official wh o
was present
The city was successful is getting a provision in the Growth Management Act changed from 5-7
years the time increment that cities and counties have to update their comprehensive growth
plans.
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Mr. Faison suggested that the city examine projects that it is (or could) be doing in order to be
more prepared when the time comes. He also suggested looking more into partnerships with
neighboring cities on common issues.
d) Sister Cities Trips
Presented by Der ek Math eson
Mr. Matheson gave a brief description of the three sister city trips, noting that the Tonghae
Camping and Caravanning Rally is being funded by the Tonghae government, and the Sister City
Baseball Tournament in Hachinohe is also funded by outside sources, so no city funds are being
used for those purposes. He also said that they possible problem may be that since the baseball
team is already soliciting donations from the business community that the sister city trip
delegation may have a harder time getting funds.
MOTION TO RECOMMEND TO FULL COUNCIL TO FUND THE SISTER CITY
DELEGATION BY USING OPTION 2 BY ERIC FAISON. SECONDED BY MARY
GATES. MOTION CARRIED.
The committee stated that these sister city trips emphasize more on the long-term relationships,
involving economic development. When the last delegation returned home in 2000,
Weyerhaeuser, Highline Community College, and the Chamber of Commerce president all
expr essed a desir e to send a delegate as well.
e) Small Works Roster Resolution
Presented by Mar y McDougal
Ms. McDougal presented the resolution to the committee.
MOTION TO FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL THE ATTACHED
RESOLUTION BY ERIC FAISON, SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION
CARRIED.
f) Purchase of 3 Vehicles
Presented by Steve Iker d
Mr. Ikerd presented the proposal and recommendation to the committee.
MOTION TO FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL THE PURCHASE OF
THE THREE VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,065.38 BY ERIC FAISON,
SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION CARRIED.
g) 2002 Insurance Renewal
Presented by Iwen Wan g
Ms. Wang gave an overview of the proposal, which would authorize the city to switch insurance
carriers from the St Paul to the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA).
Cor r ection: The figures given in the over (under) budget line on page G-1 should not be in
par entheses. All of the figures should be over budget.
Council member Kochmar asked that Ms. Wang check to see who the WCIA reinsures with.
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MOTION TO FORWARD TO FULL COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL AND RECOMMEND
THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE WCIA EFFECTIVE MAY 1ST BY ERIC
FAISON. SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION CARRIED.
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h) Broadcast of Federal Way School Board Meetings
Presented by Iwen Wang
Correction: Clause B-4 should read 90 day termination notice, not 30 day as stated in Interlocal
Agreement.
Ms. Wang gave a brief overview of the agreement. Mr. Faison suggested that the
expiration/renewal terms in clause B-4 be made more clear. Would the agreement end in 2002,
or keep on renewing itself? It was decided that the program would need to be approved by full
Council in order to be renewed past December 31, 2002.
There was some discussion on what if Federal Way could get a dedicated channel for education
purposes. Mr. Sterbank reported that staff is looking at the AT & T/Comcast merger consent
request and will bring to FEDRAC and Council a recommendation at a later date.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AS AMENDED AND FORWARD TO
FULL COUNCIL BY ERIC FAISON, SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION
CARRIED.
i) Vouchers
Presented by Michael Olson
Mr. Olson presented the vouchers for approval.
MOTION TO APPROVE AND FORWARD THE VOUCHERS TO FULL COUNCIL BY
ERIC FAISON, SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION CARRIED.
j) Quarterly Financial Report
Michael Olson reviewed the Monthly Financial Report (MFR) with the Committee.
Correction: Gambling Tax revenues are incorrect as shown. The correct actual to date number is
$392,271.
MOTION TO APPROVE AND FORWARD THE QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
TO FULL COUNCIL BY ERIC FAISON, SECONDED BY MARY GATES. MOTION
CARRIED.
5. COMMITTEE REPORT
None.
6. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
April 23, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mt. Baker Conference Room.
7. ADJOURN
Chair Mary Gates adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Recorded by Jason Suzaka