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City of Federal Way
City Council
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Eric Faison, Member Jeanne Burbidge, and Member Jim Ferrell.
City Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar
Staff Members in Attendance: Iwen Wang, Management Services Director; David Moseley, City Manager; Derek
Matheson, Assistant City Manager; Pat Richardson, City Attorney; Tho Kraus, Finance Manager; Patrick Doherty,
Director of Economic Development; Rob Van Orsow, Solid Waste Manager; Jason Suzaka, Deputy City
Clerk/Management Analyst.
Others in Attendance: None.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eric Faison called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
a) Approval of the November 23, 2004 meeting minutes
Motion to approve the November 23, 2004 meeting minutes. Motion seconded and carried.
b) Legislative and Regional Affairs Update
Presented by Derek Matheson
Streamline Sales Tax (SST): The pro-SST cities have been working with the Dept. of Revenue
(DOR) to create an SST bill and mitigation package; however, the new governor directed DOR not
to pursue the bill. Now cities on both sides of SST are drafting their own bills; hearings should be
in February.
A bill is also being worked on that would maintain the property tax rate for six years. Rep. Mark
Miloscia is the primary sponsor on the House side and Sen. Tracey Eide is one of the primary
sponsors on the Senate side. However, sponsors will have to convince the House Finance Chair,
who has some concerns about the bill.
Han Woo-Ri Korean Festival: The City is working to get $50,000 to help fund this regional
festival.
PSRC: Five cities (Everett, Bremerton, Renton, Kent, and Federal Way) have sent a letter and
were involved in a conference call with the PSRC board regarding budget proviso language.
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During the City Legislative Action Conference (Feb. 16-17), a meeting will be set up with Sen.
Eide and Rep. Ed Murray to discuss transportation issues.
Transportation: The state transportation committee sent an $11.7 billion transportation package to
the legislature. $1.63 billion would be for cities. There are $3.8 billion worth of project needs
identified in the Puget Sound area; however, $2 billion is for the Alaskan Way Viaduct and SR-
520 improvements, leaving very little for other projects. The committee is recommending over a
ten-year period $10 million for the triangle study, $30 million for the completion of SR-509
improvements, and $10 million for I-5/272nd.
Capital Budget Requests: We are hearing that there are $500 million in requests, but only $20
million is available.
Driving While License Suspended: The City met with the Dept. of Licensing to work out some of
our concerns with their bill, and it has been referred to the transportation committees in both the
House and Senate.
Regional Issues: The SCA organization restructuring seems to be going well; Mayor McColgan
was elected to the board, and Councilmember Ferrell has been attending the public issue
committee meetings. Staff will check the status of the exceptional sentencing issue.
c) New City Hall Update
Presented by Derek Matheson
Mr. Matheson gave an update on the new city hall project. He added that the business selected for
the espresso cart has been sold; the new owner will be contacted to see if he/she is interested in
taking over. If not, staff will need to rebid.
d) Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement – Renew & Renegotiation
Presented by Rob Van Orsow
Mr. Van Orsow reviewed the agreement with the committee.
Motion to forward Option 1 to full Council for approval. Motion seconded and carried.
e) Han Woo-Ri Festival Update
Presented by Patrick Doherty
Mr. Doherty gave an update on the festival. Unfortunately, as of today it does not look like Galaxy
Cinemas will be hosting the Korean film showcase, as they are anticipating a change in ownership.
One possibility being contemplated is to temporarily have it at the old AMC theatres and in future
years have it at the New Century Theatres being planned at The Commons. Another option is to
host it at The Commons, where a large inflatable screen can be used.
The committee is awaiting approval from the NCAA for the golf component, in which a Korean
national amateur team would play against players from the University of Washington.
Budget: The City is awaiting a $50,000 grant from King County and is working on a similar grant
from the State. A March deadline has been set for reaching the budget goal. City Manager
Moseley credited King County Executive Ron Sims and King County Councilmember Pete Von
Reichbauer with their role in the $50,000 grant. The Korean Tourism Office in Los Angeles is
helping out by marketing the event as a regional one.
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In terms of publicity for the event, Mr. Doherty reported that the festival has a website
(www.hanroowifestival.org), and will be advertising in the city update newsletter, FWTV, and
press releases.
f) LTAC Membership Changes
Presented by Patrick Doherty
Motion to forward option 1 to full Council for approval. Motion seconded and carried.
g) Monthly Financial Report
Presented by Tho Kraus
Ms. Kraus reviewed the Preliminary December 2004 Financial Report with the Committee.
January 2005 revenues appear to be approximately $10,000 more than expected. Target appears to
be doing very well at its new location at The Commons, and foot traffic has increased overall at the
mall since its arrival. It was clarified that since utility taxes revenues are slightly higher than
expected, any excess over the 1% amount budgeted for the community center will still be
dedicated toward the project.
Motion to forward the financial report to full Council for approval. Motion seconded and
carried.
h) Vouchers
Presented by Tho Kraus
Ms. Kraus presented the vouchers for approval.
Motion to forward the vouchers to full Council for approval. Motion seconded and carried.
4. OTHER
It was clarified that any outcomes from the Council Retreat on the 29th would come through FEDRAC
Economic Development Committee meeting. Chair Faison reported that he recently attended a presentation
in Olympia by the Association of Washington Cities on Economic Development. A handout of the
presentation given by the City of Renton was passed out.
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Wi-Fi Project (February)
b) Olympic Pipeline
6. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
February 22, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room.
7. ADJOURN
Chair Eric Faison adjourned the meeting at 7:04pm.
Recorded by Jason Suzaka