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City of Federal Way
Finance/Human Services/Regional Affairs/ Committee
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
5:30 PM
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
MINUTES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair Linda Kochmar, Member Jeanne Burbidge and Member
Jack Dovey.
STAFF MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Donna Hanson, Acting Interim City Manager; Iwen Wang,
Management Services Director; Tho Kraus, Finance Manager; Pat Richardson, City Attorney; Angelina Allen-
Mpyisi, Human Services Manager; Kelli O’Donnell, CDBG Coordinator; and Krystal Kelsey, Deputy City Clerk
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Doug Levy, Legislative Lobbyist
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 28, 2006 MEETING MINUTES - The Committee m/s/c to
approve the minutes as presented.
B. LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE – Doug Levy presented the 2006 legislative
session in review and distributed two documents relating to his update:
The 2006 Legislative Session in Review
The Good-Bad-Dead-Track-Budget Bill Listing for Federal Way
Mr. Levy spoke in detail regarding funding for large annexations, funding for the Han Woo Ri Festival,
and changes to transportation funding and changes to the Regional Transit Investment District (RTID)
and the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB).
C. HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION 2006 WORK PLAN – Angelina Allen-Mpyisi presented the staff
report outlining the work plan adopted by the Human Services Commission.
The Committee m/s/c to forward approval of the Human Services Commission 2006 Work Plan on the
April 4, 2006 City Council Consent Agenda.
D. APPROVAL OF SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER EMPLOYMENT
PROGRAM – Kellie O’Donnell presented the staff report to the Committee.
The Committee m/s/c to forward approval of the Scope of Work for the Multi-Service Center
Employment Program on the April 4, 2006 City Council Consent Agenda.
E. MONTHLY VOUCHERS – Tho Kraus presented the monthly vouchers to the Committee for approval.
Ms. Kraus also provided the Committee with information regarding the Red Cross expenditures they
had previously questioned. Ms. Kraus explained that the Red Cross expenditures are for classes
offered through the Kenneth Jones Pool.
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The Committee m/s/c to forward approval of the vouchers to the April 4, 2006 City Council Consent
Agenda.
F. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT – Ms. Kraus provided the report to the Committee for
consideration.
The Committee m/s/c to forward approval of the Monthly Financial Report to the April 4, 2006 Council
Consent Agenda.
G. REVIEW THE CITY’S BUDGET POLICY – Iwen Wang reviewed the lesser-known Council policies
regarding budget development and inquired about any desired changes. The Committee did not
recommend any changes to the policies. Ms. Wang announced the Special Council Meeting on April
25, 2006 at 6:00 to discuss the budget. The special meeting will immediately follow the regular 5:30
FHSRAC meeting.
4. OTHER:
Chair Kochmar requested that staff present a report on the City’s preparedness status regarding the Avian
Flu at a future Council Meeting. Ms. Wang agreed to speak to Cary Roe, Emergency Management
Director, about this topic.
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
6. NEXT MEETING:
April 25, 2006
7. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.