COUNCIL MINS 02-18-2003
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers - City Hall
February 18, 2003 – 7:00 p.m.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Burbidge called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the
hour of 7:10 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Deputy Mayor Dean McColgan,
Councilmembers Jack Dovey, Eric Faison, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar, and Mike Park.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Pat Richardson, and City Clerk
Chris Green.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Park led the flag salute.
III. PRESENTATIONS
a. Human Services Commission/Outgoing Commissioner Appreciation Plaque
Councilmember Kochmar wished to present Karen Pettingell with a plaque of appreciation
for her work on the Human Services Commission. Unfortunately, Ms. Pettingell was
unable to attend tonight’s meeting; her plaque will mailed to her.
b. Human Services Commission/Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
Councilmember Kochmar was pleased to introduce and present Certificates of
Appointment to the newly appointed and reappointed Human Services Commissioners and
Alternate Commissioners: Stephn McNeal, Nancy Robertson (alternate), Leonard Williams
(alternate), Keri Newport, and Kevin King.
c. Arts Commission/Introductions & Certificates of Appointment
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Councilmember Kochmar also pleased to introduce and present Certificates of
Appointment to newly appointed and reappointed Arts Commissioners and Alternate
Commissioners: Donna Welch, Bette Simpson, Bonnie Knight-Graves, and Ted Nelson
(alternate).
d. Proclamation/Literacy Celebration Month
Mayor Burbidge read and presented the proclamation for Literacy Celebration Month to
Sandy Nelson, Director of Information Technology Services and Leadership Development
Coordination for Federal Way Public Schools. Ms. Nelson, who is also representing the
Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation as a Community Literacy Celebration
Planning Member accepted the proclamation and thanked Mayor Burbidge and the Council
for this important recognition.
e. Introduction of New Employees/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley was pleased to announce Cathleen Rossick has been hired as
a Office Technician II in the Management Services Department; although Cathleen was
unable to attend tonight’s meeting, Mr. Moseley welcomed her to the city.
f. Emerging Issues/City Manager
City Manager David Moseley noted there were no emerging issues to present tonight.
IV. CITIZEN COMMENT
Bob Couper, addressed his comments made to the Federal Way Mirror; he noted he
misspoke when he said the Stakeholder Group did not make a recommendation on
improving the permit process through a transition to a daily paper. He also asked Council
reconsider opening the bid process to all local papers.
Debbie Kaufman, Publisher of the Federal Way Mirror, gave testimony on the background
of the Federal Way Mirror, and asked Council to allow the Mirror the opportunity to bid.
Clara McArthur, Joe Ganem, and Barbara Reid, (written comments submitted by Federal
Way Mirror Publisher Debbie Kaufman, were read into the record by City Clerk Chris
Green) spoke in support of the Federal Way Mirror.
Alan Smith, updated Council on the various activities and events the Arts Commission is
working on.
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H. David Kaplan addressed the proposed Council Rules of Procedures; he read and
submitted a written statement regarding additional information on the Municipal Facilities
Advisory Committee’s recommendation of sites for a municipal facility.
Vilma Taylor and Wayne Carlson, spoke in support of site specific request #1 in the 2002
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Shirlene Olsen, (written comments read by City Clerk Chris Green) opposing site specific
request #1 in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Marilyn Powers, Lee Fearon, Newton Bruington, and Mike Klingman, spoke in opposition
to site specific request #1 in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Lee Fearon, spoke in support of site specfic request #4 in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan
amendments.
Russell Wolf, spoke in support of retaining the Federal Way Mirror as the city’s official
newspaper.
In regards to the city’s official newspaper, Councilmember Faison asked City Manager
Moseley where staff was in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Mr. Moseley stated a
draft RFP has been completed, however it has not been issued.
Councilmembers discussed reconvening the Stakeholders Group for further clarification of
their October 2002 report to Council, wherein one of the thirty-eight recommended
efficiencies included improving the permit process by selecting an official city newspaper
that publishes daily.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO PLACE THE CRITERIA BACK
ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON
MARCH 4, 2003; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
City Attorney Pat Richardson asked Councilmember Kochmar to clarify her motion, as an
item passed at a previous meeting cannot be reconsidered, however it can be amended.
Councilmember Kochmar clarified her motion as follows:
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED TO PLACE THE CRITERIA BACK
ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON
MARCH 4, 2003 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE CRITERIA FOR
POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
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COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO SEND
THIS ITEM BACK TO THE FINANCE/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT/REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW, AND THEN MOVE THIS ITEM FORWARD TO
COUNCIL; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
After further discussion, Councilmember Dovey called for the question.
The friendly amendment passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
City Manager David Moseley asked for a brief recess to research the current motion on the
table; Mayor Burbidge announced a brief recess at 8:25 p.m.
Council returned at 8:30 p.m.
The main motion as amended passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
City Manger Moseley asked for direction from Council on reconvening the Stakeholders
Group for futher review and clarification of their recommendations.
In lieu of reconvening the Stakeholders Group, Council directed staff to invite all
participants of the group to the next Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs
Committee regular meeting on February 25th.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes/February 4, 2003 Regular Meeting -Approved
b. Joint Human Services Memorandum of Understanding Program-Approved
c. 2003 Arts Commission Contract for Services Program-Approved Separately
d. 2003 Arts Commission Work Plan-Approved Separately
e. 2002 King County Sustained Support Grant-Approved
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f. American Janitorial Services Contract Amendment-Approved
g. 2002 Federal Way YMCA CARES Agreement Amendment/CDBG Funds-
Approved
h. 2003 Planning Commission & Long Range Planning Work Program-
Approved
i. Purchase of Replacement File/Record Server for Public Safety Records
Management System-Approved
j. Grant Funding for Transportation Improvement Projects - Resolution-
Approved Resolution #03-381
k. Authorization to Enter Into Contracts with King County & Recipients of
Federal Way 2003 CDBG Public Service Funds-Approved
l. Council Bill #317/Limited Property Tax Exemption Code Amendment -
Enactment Ordinance-Approved Separately/Ordinance #03-438
COUNCILMEMBER PARK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
AS PRESENTED; COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
Mayor Burbidge pulled Consent Item (c)/2003 Arts Commission Contract for Services.
Councilmember Gates pulled Consent Item (d)/2003 Arts Commission Work Plan.
Deputy Mayor McColgan pulled Consent Item (l)/Council Bill #317/Limited Propert y Tax
Exemption Code Amendment –Enactment Ordinance.
The main motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) passed
as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Item (c)/2003 Arts Commission Contract for Services:
Mayor Burbidge announced she would be recusing herself from this vote as she has a
relative that serves on one of the boards.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (c)/ 2003
ARTS COMMISSION CONTRACT FOR SERVICES; COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed 6-0 as follows:
Burbidge recused Kochmar yes
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Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Item (d)/2003 Arts Commission Work Plan:
Councilmember Gates spoke to this item.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2003 ARTS
COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM WITH THE ADDITION OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEM: CREAT AND BEGIN IMPLEMENTING A PUBLIC ART
STATEGY; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Consent Item (l)/Council Bill #317/Limited Property Tax Exemption Code Amendment –
Enactment Ordinance:
Deputy Mayor McColgan, Councilmember Dovey and Kochmar noted they would not be
supporting this code amendment. They stated property tax is used to fund needed services
such as the Fire Department and School District; they don’t believe it is fair to have other
taxpayers supplement the potential loss in property taxes to maintain current service levels.
At the request of Mayor Burbidge, Community Development Director Kathy McClung
gave a brief presentation to Council on the proposed property tax exemption.
Mayor Burbidge, Councilmembers Faison, Gates, and Park spoke in support this
amendment. They highlighted the fact Federal Way is one of the few larger cites who
haven’t taken advantage of this pilot program, which can be used to facilitate the Council’s
vision for a mixed use downtown. They added this short term program will enable an
increase in Economic Development in the downtown area, which it turn, should lessen the
tax burden for homeowners.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM
(l)/LIMITED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION CODE AMENDMENT;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The motion passed 4-3 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar no
Dovey no McColgan no
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Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VI. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Adopting Council Directives from 2003 Retreat – Resolution #03-382
City Manager David Moseley gave a brief overview of the Council directives that were
discussed at the 2003 City Council retreat. He highlighted the following four points: 1)
direction on the siting of a new municipal facilities building, 2) the timetable and scope of
work for a new community center and pool, 3) the changes made to Council Rules of
Procedure, and 4) the decision from Council to direct staff to not take action on the
Potential Annexation Area until the study has been concluded in approximately the fall of
2003.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE IMPLEMENTAION OF STEPS AGREED
UPON AT THE 2003 CITY COUNCIL RETREAT; COUNCILMEMBER PARK
SECOND.
Councilmember Faison also expressed interest to look at H. David Kaplan’s suggestions on
the Council Rules at a later date.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
FURTHER AMEND THE FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE IN SECTION 11.1 SUBSECTION 2 WITH ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE AS FOLLOWS:
11.1(2) ILLNESS. ILLNESS OF A COUNCILMEMBER OR OF AN IMMEDIATE
FAMILY MEMBER AS DEFINED ABOVE, REQUIRING THE MEMBER TO
PERSONALLY TATTEND AND CARE FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY
MEMBER, PROVIDED THAT THE ILLNESS DOES NOT NECESSITATE AN
ABSENCE LONGER THAN THREE (3) MONTHS.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO READ:
11.1(2) ILLNESS. ILLNESS OF A COUNCILMEMBER OR OF AN IMMEDIATE
FAMILY MEMBER AS DEFINED ABOVE, REQUIRING THE MEMBER TO
PERSONALLY TATTEND AND CARE FOR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY
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MEMBER, PROVIDED THAT THE ILLNESS DOES NOT NECESSITATE AN
ABSENCE LONGER THAN SIX (6) MONTHS.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The friendly amendment passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
Councilmembers asked for clarification from City Attorney Pat Richardson on the legality
of this issue.
City Attorney Pat Richardson stated she has not found in her research an y RCW or State
law prohibiting this type of rule.
After further discussion, Councilmember Kochmar called for the question.
The first amendment as amended passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED A 2ND AMENDMENT TO FURTHER
AMEND THE FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE IN
SECTION 14, SUBSECTION 4 BY DELETING, AS FOLLOWS:
14.4 AS A MATTER OF COURTESY, LETTER TO THE EDITOR, INTERVIEWS
OR OTHER COMMUNICATION BY A COUNCILMEMBER OF A
CONTROVERSIAL NATURE, WHICH DO NOT EXPRESS THE MAJORITY
OPINION OF THE COUNCIL, SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE FULL
COUCNIL PRIOR TO THE PUBLICATION SO THAT THE COUNCILMEMBERS
MAY BE MADE AWARE OF THE IMPENDING PUBLICATION.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Councilmember Kochmar stated she believed this rule was unnecessary and could possibly
infringe on a Councilmembers first amendment right to free speech.
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Deputy Mayor McColgan and Councilmember Dovey stated they would be supporting this
amendment as this rule has no enforcement and therefore is unnecessary.
Mayor Burbidge, Councilmembers Faison, Gates, and Park noted they would not be
supporting this amendment, as the rule is in effect for a matter of courtesy, and as such,
does not infringe on any Councilmembers first amendment rights.
The 2nd amendment failed 4-3 as follows:
Burbidge no Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison no Park no
Gates no
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED A 3RD AMENDMENT TO FURTHER
AMEND THE FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE IN
SECTION 15 BY ADDING A SUBSECTION 3 AS FOLLOWS:
15.3. IF A COUNCILMEMBER BELIEVES THAT A TOPIC OR DISCUSSION IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS IMPROPER, THE COUNCILMEMBER MAY REFUSE
TO PARTICIPATE AND LEAVE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
Councilmember discussed confidentiality issues with City Attorney Pat Richardson, and
asked her to define “improper”.
Ms. Richardson stated Council may recess into Executive Session only for purposes
outlined in the RCW such as, but not limited to Property Acquisition and Potential
Litigation. She further added, under those guidelines, only items that have been properly
advertised on the agenda may be discussed at that Executive Session.
Ms. Richardson also noted confidentiality issues could arise if a Councilmember was to
discuss the reasons for leaving the Executive Session.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO ADD
THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE “…AND SAY NOTHING OUTSIDE
EXECUTIVE SESSION” AS FOLLOWS:
15.3. IF A COUNCILMEMBER BELIEVES THAT A TOPIC OR DISCUSSION IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION IS IMPROPER, THE COUNCILMEMBER MAY REFUSE
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TO PARTICIPATE AND LEAVE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND SAY
NOTHING OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON SECOND.
Councilmember Park stated he would not be supporting this amendment as the City
Attorney’s office reviews all material to ensure a legal structure, and a Councilmember
may leave or recuse themselves at any time during the meeting.
The friendly amendment passed 6-1 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park no
Gates yes
The 3rd amendment as amended passed 6-1 as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park no
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY MOVED TO FURTHER AMEND THE FEDERAL
WAY CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE BY DELETING SECTIONS 14.2
AND 14.3 AS FOLLOWS:
14.2 COUNCILMEMBERS NEED TO HAVE OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS
CONCURRENCE BEFORE REPRESENTING (1) ANOTHER
COUNCILMEMBERS’ VIEW OR POSITION, OR (2) THE MAJORITY OF
COUNCIL’S VIEW OR POSITION WITH THE MEDIA, ANOTHER
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION.
14.3 LETTERS, WRITTEN STATEMENTS, NEWSPAPER GUEST OPINIONS BY
A COUNCILMEMBER, AND SO ON, WHICH STATE A COUNCIL IPINION OR
POLICY SALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FULL COUNCIL FOR REVIEW,
COMMENT AND FINAL APPROVAL PRIOR TO THEIR RELEASE.
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey spoke to the amendment stating these rules and regulations have no
enforcement, and are simply rules of behavior that are unnecessary.
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Councilmember Faison asked Council to discuss the potential for reviewing the Council
Rules of Procedure at a later date, when the rules could be further examined by each
Councilmember.
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR MOVED A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO
DELETE SECTION 14.3 AND DISCUSS 14.2 AT A LATER DATE;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND. The friendly amendment passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
The 1st amendment as amended, to delete section 14.3 and discuss 14.2 at a later date
passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
The main motion approving the draft resolution directing the implementation of steps
agreed upon at the 2003 City Council Retreat as amended at tonight’s meeting passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER FASION MOVED TO FORWARD THE COUNCIL RULES
OF PROCEDURES AS AMENDED TONIGHT TO THE FINANCE/ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT/REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO FURTHER REVIEW
FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES; COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND.
Councilmember Dovey suggested the Council Rules be sent back to a Committee of the
Whole to be further discussed.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON WITHDREW HIS MOTION.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO FORWARD THE COUNCIL RULES
OF PROCEDURES AS AMENDED TONIGHT TO A COMMITTEE OF THE
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WHOLE TO FURTHER REVIEW FOR POTENTIAL CHANGES;
COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE COUNCIL MEETING TO CONTINUE PAST
10:00 P.M.; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR SECOND. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
VII. INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE
Council Bill #318/2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS
TO THE CITY’S ZONING MAP.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO TABLE THE FIRST READING OF
COUNCIL BILL #318/2002 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS TO THE
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MARCH 4, 2003;
COUNCILMEMBER PARK SECOND.
Councilmember Faison noted concerns have been recently raised b y staff and would like
additional time to work out those issues, and bring back to Council at the next regular
meeting.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
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VIII. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Gates congratulated Mayor Burbidge on her appointment of Chair of the
South King County Transportation Policy Board! She recognized local businesses
including the City of Federal Way for receiving various Commute Trip Reduction Awards,
and noted she would be attending the Puget Sound Regional Council, where they would be
approving their budget.
Councilmember Kochmar noted the Skateboard Park Art would be dedicated in March, as
well as a forthcoming recognition of one of our commissioners. She noted she would be
attending the King County Regional Water Quality meeting, which affects our region; and
announced she would be attending the upcoming Association of Washington Cities
conference in Olympia.
Councilmember Park announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic
Development/Regional Affairs Committee would be held February 25th at 2:00 p.m. He
also asked that the City Manager’s office notify the Stakeholders Group the newspaper
criteria would be on the agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Dovey had no report this evening.
Councilmember Faison noted he attend the Airport Communities Coalition, where the City
of Des Moines announced they would not be contributing their allotted $150,000.00 and
would be withdrawing from the Coalition; he noted the impact at this point is unknown and
will keep the Council updated. He further announced the next meeting of the Land
Use/Transportation Committee would be held February 24th at 5:30 p.m.
Deputy Mayor McColgan extended “kudos” to Executive Assistant Patrick Briggs on his
nomination for coordinator of the year for the United Way Campaign; he also announced
the next meeting of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee would be held February 21st at
8:00 a.m.
Mayor Burbidge announced she would be attending the Suburban Cities meeting where
they will be discussing annexation issues; she further updated citizens and Council on
various community events at the Knutzen Family Theatre.
IX. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley announced the State Auditor has scheduled the 2003 Audit
Conference for Tuesday, February 25th; any Councilmember wishing to attend should
contact Management Services Director Iwen Wang.
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Mr. Moseley briefly updated Council on the Public Safety Departments 4th Quarter end of
the year report. He noted the Department ended with only four commissioned officer
vacancies, which the department is working hard to fill and added additional positions that
were approved in the budget for this year. He was pleased to announced 2002 had a slight
reduction in the FBI crime statistics and a positive reduction in emergency and priority one
response times.
He further reminded Council the need for an Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(l)(i) for approximately ten
minutes with action anticipated.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:10 p.m. Mayor Burbidge announced the Council would be recessing into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
for approximately ten minutes with action anticipated.
Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Council returned to Chambers at 10:14 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER FAISON MOVED TO DIRECT AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT CITY STAFF TO SETTLE THAT PROTION OF
THE CONDEMNATION LAWSUIT THAT PERTAINS TO DEFENDANT, MS.
LANDON, THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR $11,000;
DEPUTY MAYOR MCCOLGAN SECOND. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge yes Kochmar yes
Dovey yes McColgan yes
Faison yes Park yes
Gates yes
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor
Burbidge adjourned the regular meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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Stephanie D. Courtney
Deputy City Clerk