Council MIN 01-07-2014 RegularCITY OF
Federal Way
MINUTES
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
January 7, 2014
7 :00 p.m.
www.cityoffederalway.com
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Elected officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Kelly Maloney,
Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Bob
Celski, Councilmember Martin Moore and Councilmember Dini Duclos. Council Position No.1
vacant.
City staff in attendance: City Attorney Pat Richardson and City Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Randall Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Oaths of Office
• Mayor Jim Ferrell: Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson delivered the
Ceremonial Oath of Office to Mayor Ferrell
• Councilmember Kelly Maloney: Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson
delivered the Ceremonial Oath of Office to Councilmember Maloney.
• Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge: Federal Way Municipal Court Judge Dave Larson
delivered the Ceremonial Oath of Office to Councilmember Burbidge.
• Councilmember Martin Moore: Leanne Guier, Mayor of Pacific, delivered the
Ceremonial Oath of Office to Councilmember Moore.
• Mayor's Comments:
Mayor Ferrell provided comments on the history of Federal Way; shared his vision for
the future; and provided information on initiatives he and staff will be working to
accomplish.
o Independent Review and Update of the Pro Forma for the Performing Arts and
Conference Center (PACC): Mayor Ferrell reported the Pro Forma presented
in September raised several questions by Council and by citizens. He feels it
is important to obtain the expertise of a consultant knowledgeable about
running the performances and about scheduling events in the conference
center and related rooms. The consultant will then review, update, and edit
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the Pro Forma to better match the City's vision.
o Formation of a Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel: In relation to the updated Pro
Forma, Mayor Ferrell wants to form a volunteer group with expertise in
financing non - profit organizations and /or performance and hospitality industry.
This group would provide input toward the financial feasibility, maintenance
and operations of the PACC and to review the consultant's update on the
PACC. It is important for the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel to be objective.
Mayor Ferrell encouraged individuals with the expertise identified to contact his
office and share their contact information. Mayor Ferrell will work with the
Deputy Mayor to schedule a study session on this item in the near future.
o New Police Substation near the Transit Center: Yesterday, the Mayor and
staff met with a representative for the Parklane Executive Suites, commonly
known as the John L. Scott building across from the Transit Center to discuss
leasing space for a new police substation. The substation offers police the
ability to better patrol the Transit Center; provides a greater visibility of police
presence with signage, and a sense of confidence in the downtown area.
Mayor Ferrell anticipates a proposed lease will come before Council for action
at their January 21, 2014 meeting.
o Town Hall Meetings: It is important to meet with citizens and obtain their input
on community issues. Town Hall Meetings will be a combination of
neighborhood watch (sponsored by the Police Department) and will provide
information on City services. They will be held at six or seven various
elementary schools with scheduled follow -up meetings six to eight months
later. We will be formulating the schedule and returning with confirmed dates.
• Newly Elected Official Comments:
Councilmember Maloney thanked her family for their support over the past year. She
is looking forward to working with Mayor Ferrell - someone she feels is a true
collaborator.
Councilmember Burbidge stated she is looking forward to increased collaboration and
communication with the residents of the City. She thanked her husband and her
supporters for their support and encouragement. She is ready to put forward the hard
work necessary to achieve great things for this community. One of the joys is getting to
know the people that live here and work with them for the future of Federal Way.
Councilmember Moore stated he is looking forward to moving this community forward
and thanked his family and supporters for their time and efforts. He also recognized
former Councilmember Noble- Gulliford for her work in the community. He grew up in
Federal Way, is a graduate of Decatur High School. He is looking forward to moving
the community forward. He recognized his friends and family members in attendance.
He thanked the community for their trust in him.
b. Election of Deputy Mayor & Oath of Office
Mayor Ferrell reviewed the process for electing the Deputy Mayor and called for
nominations by the Council.
Councilmember Duclos nominated Councilmember Burbidge. Councilmember Celski
second.
Councilmember Maloney nominated Councilmember Honda. Councilmember Honda
second.
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Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Ferrell declared the nominations closed.
The City Clerk conducted roll -call votes on the following nominations for Deputy Mayor:
Nomination of Councilmember Burbidge
Vote:
Councilmember Maloney
No
Councilmember Honda
No
Councilmember Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Nomination of Councilmember Honda:
Vote:
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Burbidge
No
Councilmember Celski
No
Councilmember Moore
No
Councilmember Duclos
No
City Clerk McNeilly delivered the Oath of Office to Deputy Mayor Burbidge.
c. Reception for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councilmembers
The Mayor and Council recessed at 7:43 p.m. for a brief reception and reconvened at 8:05
p.m.
d. Proclamation: National Mentoring Month
Mayor Ferrell spoke to the importance of mentoring programs in the community and read
the proclamation into the record declaring January as Mentoring Month within Federal
Way. Mayor Ferrell presented the Proclamation to Communities in Schools Executive
Director Tracy Oster and Mentor Program Coordinator Jennifer Youngblood who thanked
the Council for recognizing this important program.
e. Update on 2014 Martin Luther King Event
Community Services Manager Jay Bennett stated this year's Martin Luther King
Celebration will be held at Todd Beamer High School on Monday, January 20th. This
year's event theme is "We Are One." Representative of the event provided details on the
many opportunities for citizen participation. Events are scheduled for January 17th , 18th
and 20t p.
f. Mayor's Emerging Issues
Cold Weather Sheltering: Parks and Public Works Director Cary Roe stated he
provided a presentation to the PRHSPS Council Committee recently regarding cold
weather sheltering and was asked to provide the presentation to full Council this
evening. While this item is not before Council as an action item it does pose a policy
question — Should the City be the lead agency in establishing a dormitory shelter for
homeless individuals during severe winterweather events. Mr. Roe provided historical
data on the use of the Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) as a
warming /cooling /dormitory shelter. During the recent cold weather spell, there were
five shelters open in King County including New Hope Church in Federal Way, which
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provided 24 —hour sheltering. Mr. Roe reviewed the City's sheltering policy as well as
potential concerns with operating the Federal Way Community Center as a dormitory
shelter. He also provided information on the City's winter weather shelters network
program and the requirements for participation in the program.
Proposed Multi - Family project at S. 320th Street: Mayor Ferrell noted a group of
citizens have scheduled a meeting to discuss the proposed project and invited
Councilmembers to attend. Councilmembers may potentially be acting in a quasi -
judicial role on this matter in the future. State law requires that when a
Councilmember acts in a quasi - judicial role, the Councilmember should not obtain
information either by discussion or by attending meetings because it will be different
than the information provided to the Hearing Examiner. This is an important issue to
the citizens and to Council. Staff is working on scheduling a public meeting at City Hall
in an effort to provide information about the proposed project, information about the
process for the proposed project, and to provide a forum where Council can attend as
well. Once the meeting is scheduled, it will be published on the City's calendar and the
City will issue a press release.
• Public Records Requests: The City has developed a program that allows the public to
submit Public Records Requests online via the City's webpage. Communications and
Government Affairs Coordinator Chris Carrel provided a brief presentation on how to
submit requests via the City website. The online request form is available via the City
Clerk's page on the website at www. cityoffederalway .com /publicrecords
Recognition of Service: Councilmember Honda presented Councilmember Moore with
a plaque recognizing his volunteer service on the City's Parks and Recreation
Commission. Councilmember Honda also presented former Councilmember Diana
Noble- Gulliford a plaque for her time of service on the City Council Councilmember
Honda thanked the numerous commissioners who have served the City in volunteer
roles.
Mayor Ferrell reported he is pleased to be working with the City's current management
staff. He is also pleased Brian Wilson will serve as Chief of Staff, assuming
responsibilities for operational general management and special projects. Initially this
position will be responsible for the coordination of directors and staff for the Mayor's
initiatives and special projects. As with any new position, the responsibilities may
change as this as an evolving process to provide the best service.
With Brian Wilson 'becoming the Chief of Staff, Andy Hwang will serve as Interim
Police Chief effective January 20, 2014. Andy had this responsibility a few years ago
when Brian Wilson served as the Interim City Manager. Mayor Ferrell is confident that
Andy Hwang will do an outstanding job for the Police Department and for the citizens
of Federal Way.
Mayor Ferrell congratulated Councilmember Celski and Mrs. Celski on their son J.R.'s
recent accomplishments in speed- skating and by representing the United States'
Olympic team in Sochi, Russia.
4. CITIZEN COMMENT
Clara McArthur congratulated the Celski family on their son J.R.'s recent speed- skating wins
and feels proud and thankful to have the Celski family represent the city. She is looking
forward to watching him skate in the Olympics in Sochi. She noted during a recent oath of
office ceremony the elected official did not repeat the word "faithfully."
Jerry Knutzen, spoke on behalf of the Knutzen family and noted the Knutzen family does not
operate the Knutzen Family Theater. He has received numerous questions from the
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community which prompted him to meet with Centerstage Theater regarding the new
proposed PACC facility and how it would likely affect the Knutzen Theater. He hopes the
current Knutzen Theater will be able to co -exist with a new PACC facility.
Joann Picluette provided a report on behalf of the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing
Arts recent activities. She corrected her last report where she misspoke to the amount of
contributions raised. To date the Coalition has raised $631,680 in contributions and has
spoken with companies and individuals who are interested in naming rights. She distributed a
flyer to the Council relating to the Performing Arts and Conference Center.
Alan Bryce spoke on behalf of the Centerstage Board. He provided comments on the
proposed Pro Forma for the PACC including the proposed basic design and amenities. He
encouraged the Council to maintain the Knutzen Family Theatre as an essential part of the
community as the venue hosts approximately 75 -80 performances per year. He is concerned
the PACC will have negative impacts on Centerstage operations at the Knutzen Family
Theatre.
Jennie Hills congratulated Mayor Ferrell and would like to see more job opportunities for
individuals with disabilities in the community and would like to see the businesses reach out to
people with disabilities.
Tracy Hills stated he would like to see a $15.00 minimum wage in the City of Federal Way,
similar to the City of SeaTac.
Betty Taylor stated she likes Mayor Ferrell's slogan "We can do better" she feels they are
powerful words and wants the citizens to stand behind Mayor Ferrell and his vision. She also
feels the city is too dark and would like to see improved lighting throughout the City as well as
at City Hall.
Shelia Warren congratulated Mayor Ferrell. She moved here six -years ago from Chicago and
wanted to update herself with the issues of Federal Way. She currently works as a security
officer at the Commons Mail. She feels the need to outreach to the youth of the community
and would like to see more events celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
Patricia Conant thanked all the members of the Council for being public servants. She
presented the Councilmembers with a book entitled "The Law" which explains how to be a
free society. The Freedom Foundation has donated books for the Councilmembers.
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 motion.
a. Minutes: December 3, 2013 Regular Meeting
b. Arts Commission 2014 Work Plan
G. Arts Commission 2014 G0RtFaGt6 fGF Sep,4%s
d. Diversity Commission 2014 -15 Work Plan
e. Janitorial Service Contract
0 DeS.gR Phase and Auther-ity to Sid
of GreateF West Way Homes Pulled from Consent Agenda
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Motion: Councilmember Moore moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5.a.
through 5.g. Councilmember Duclos second.
Councilmember Honda pulled item 5.g. from the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge pulled item 5.c. from the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Moore pulled item 5.f. from the Consent Agenda.
Vote on items 5a, 5b, 5d and 5e:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
5.c. Arts Commission 2014 Contracts for Services
Deputy Mayor Burbidge stated she needed to recuse herself from voting on this item.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Recused
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
5.f. Funland 100% Design Phase and Authority to Bid
Councilmember Moore spoke to the importance of this project which the Parks and
Recreation Commission has been working on for months. He feels this project lives up
to the saying "All means All" as it serves the needs of kids with disabilities. He is proud
of the communities' efforts and support for this item.
Motion: Councilmember Moore moved approval of this item. Councilmember
Duclos second.
Vote:
Deputy 'Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
5.g. Amend the Habitat for Humanity NSP3 Developers Agreement for Acquisition and Repair
of Greater West Way Homes
Councilmember Honda stated she pulled this item to amend the proposed motion by
inserting the words "up to" before the number of 10 housing units in the event Habitat for
Humanity has the funds to repair more than 10 units.
Motion: Councilmember Honda moved to approve the amendment to the
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agreement to add the ph
Maloney second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Councilmember Maloney
Councilmember Honda
Councilmember Celski
Councilmember Moore
Councilmember Duclos
Motion carried 6 -0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
rase "up to" before 10 housing units. Councilmember
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
a. Street Vacation of a Portion of South 337th Street
Mayor Ferrell reviewed the guidelines and format of the Public Hearing and declared the
Hearing open at 9:44 p.m.
Staff Presentation: Public Works Street System Engineer John Mulkey reviewed the Street
Vacation 'Process; provided background information on the street vacation request the
City received and the staff recommendation to grant the request with the following
conditions: all affected utilities be granted easements through the property; and payment
of 100% of the appraised value of the vacated area.
Public Comment: Mayor Ferrell called for public comment. No public comment was
provided.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to approve of the request for streetvacation
and directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for vacating a portion of the
right of way for South 337th street and present to council for first reading upon
payment of the land and granting the required easements for utilities. Deputy Mayor
Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved to close the Public Hearing. Deputy Mayor
Burbidge second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved to suspend Council Rules to continue the
meeting past 10:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor Burbidge second.
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Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
a. Vacant Council Position No. 1
City Attorney Pat Richardson presented information relating to filling the Council vacancy
as well as a proposed timeline for Council consideration. The proposed timeline is as
follows:
-January 8th: Post timeline on City Website
-January 17th: Post on -line application /interview questions (with responses limited to
150 words)
-January 17th & 24th: Publish press release in newspaper
- February 3rd: Deadline to submit applications with written responses
-February 4th: Update on number of applications received at City Council Meeting
-February 7th: City Clerk distributes application materials to Council
-March 1st: Interview and appointment
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to suspend Council Rule 21.4 — the
interview process for the Council Vacancies to provide for the submission of
responses to written questions with a limitation of 150 words or less for each
question. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to establish the timeline for interviews on
March 1, 2014, and that the timeline for posting the application and for submitting
them as presented by City Attorney Richardson. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
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b. Council Annual Retreat
Mayor Ferrell noted the Council Rules of Procedure states Council will conduct their
annual retreat the last week or weekend in January. Given that Council Position No. 1 is
currently vacant and will not be filled by the end of January, this matter is before Council
for discussion to suspend Council Rule 2.8(6) and establish a date for the annual retreat.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to suspend Council Rule 2.8(6) for the
date of the annual Council Retreat. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
Yes
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to schedule the City Council's Annual
Retreat on Saturday, March 8, 2014, to be held at the Federal Way Community
Center. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy 'Mayor Burbidge Yes
Counciimember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
c. Vouchers
The vouchers would normally be reviewed by the Finance, Economic Development and
Regional Affairs Council Committee; however; due to the cancellation of their December
meeting they are on Council Business for approval. Interim Finance Director Bob Noland
was available to address any questions by Council.
Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the vouchers as presented.
Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
d. Monthly Financial Report — November 2013
The Monthly Financial Report would normally be reviewed by the Finance, Economic
Development and Regional Affairs Council Committee; however, due to the cancellation of
their December meeting they are on Council Business for approval. Interim Finance
Director Bob Noland provided a brief presentation on the November 2013 Monthly
Financial Report.
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Motion: Councilmember Duclos moved approval of the November 2013 Monthly
Financial Report as presented. Councilmember Celski second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0
e. Approval of 2014 Legislative Agenda
Mayor Ferrell reported the Council will be meeting with State Representatives tomorrow
morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Federal Way Community Center to present the City's key
items for the 2014 Legislative Session. Communications and Government Affairs
Coordinator Chris Carrel provided a summary of the items on the Legislative Agenda for
Council consideration and approval.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved approval of the 2014 Legislative Agenda
as presented. Councilmember Maloney second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
8. ORDINANCES
First Reading and Enactment:
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved to suspend Council Rule 2.2(8) to allow
for first reading and enactment of Council Bill #639. Councilmember Celski
second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0.
a. CB# 639 Proposition 'No. 1 Amendina Federal Wav Revised Code Restricting
Citizen Initiatives to November General Elections
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
restricting the vote for citizen initiatives to General Elections; amending FWRC
1.30.130(2).
City Attorney Pat Richardson provided a brief presentation on this item that was
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approved by the voters during the November 2013 General Election.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Deputy Mayor Burbidge moved approval, adoption, and enactment
of the proposed ordinance modifying Federal Way Revised Code 1.30.160
(2) as a result of the November 5, 2013 election. Councilmember Duclos
second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Yes
Councilmember Maloney
Yes
Councilmember Honda
Yes
Councilmember Celski
Yes
Councilmember Moore
Yes
Councilmember Duclos
Yes
Motion carried 6 -0. Ordinance 14 -756
Second Reading:
b. CB# 638 Relating to School Impact Fee Adjustments in the City Center Zone:
Adding a New Section to Federal Way Revised Code 19.95
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, relating to
school impact fee adjustments in the City Center Zone; adding a new section to FWRC
19.95. (Amending Ordinance No. 95 -249)
At their December 3, 2013 meeting the Council moved to forward the ordinance
to this meeting for second reading and enactment.
City Clerk McNeilly read the ordinance title into the record.
Motion: Councilmember Celski moved approval and enactment of the
proposed amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code relating to
school impact fee adjustments in the City Center Zone; adding a new
section to Federal Way Revised Code. Councilmember Maloney second.
Vote:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Yes
Councilmember Maloney Yes
Councilmember Honda Yes
Councilmember Celski Yes
Councilmember Moore Yes
Councilmember Duclos Yes
Motion carried 6 -0. Ordinance 14 -757
9. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Duclos reported her book entitled "Danger from 50 -feet below' has been
published. It is available online at Amazon.com or at local bookstores.
Councilmember Moore reported he is meeting with current and former Councilmembers to
seek guidance and is looking forward to the coming years with the Council and the Mayor.
Councilmember Celski announced the 3rd Annual Reach -Out Roller Mania will be held on
March 31, 2014 at Pattison's West Skating Rink.
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Councilmember Honda reported next PRHSPS Council Committee meeting will be held
Tuesday at 5:30 pm. On January 8, 2014 there will be a neighborhood traffic safety meeting
regarding the Panther Lake Elementary School area. On January 9, 2014 the Federal Way
Coalition Against Human Trafficking will be hosting a forum focusing on lost youth. The forum
will be held at City Hall at will begin at 6 pm.
Councilmember Maloney stated she attended the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Meeting this morning. Dan Altmier, a very active community member and President
of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges was also in attendance. She
thanked Mike Dziak of EPI Production who donates endless volunteer hours to the
community.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge reported she is looking forward to working with the Mayor and
thanked staff for their hard work. The next Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Meeting is
January 15th. Tomorrow she will attend a meeting of the Sound Cities Association Public
Issues Committee. She stated she is looking forward to the interchange that will occur on the
PACC. As a former board member of Centerstage and Arts Commissioner, she is a strong
supporter of the Knutzen Family Theater.
10. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Ferrell summarized his goals for the next thirty days. Yesterday he held an all -staff
meeting where he presented his vision and initiatives. He has scheduled several meetings
with city departments in an effort to meet staff. Hiring a Finance Director is critical to the City.
The City hired Prothman and Associates to conduct a state -wide recruitment. The recruitment
period closes January 19, 2014. A group of staff will narrow the candidates down to finalists
on January 30, 2014. Interviews are scheduled for February 19, 2014. Once a tentative
candidate is selected reference checks will be conducted before bringing the candidate
forward for Council's confirmation. The confirmation will likely be scheduled for the March 4,
2014 Council meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ferrell adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m.
Attest:
Carol McNeilly, CIVIC, City lerk
Approved by Council: January 21, 2014
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