Council MINS 11-16-1999 Regular
FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers - City Hall
November 16, 1999
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
*****
I.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Gintz called the regular meeting of the Federal Way City Council to order at the hour of
7:08 p.m.
Council members present: Mayor Ron Gintz, Deputy Mayor Michael Park, Councilmembers
Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey, Mary Gates, Linda Kochmar and Phil Watkins.
Staff present: City Manager David Moseley, City Attorney Londi Lindell, City Clerk Chris Green
and Deputy City Clerk Laura Ulanowski.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brownie Scout Troop #1773 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Diversi1y Commissioner Introduction/Certificate
Councilmember Dovey introduced and presented Debra Robinson with a certificate of appointment
to serve on the Diversity Commission; Ms. Robinson stated it is a pleasure to serve on the city's
Diversity Commission.
b.
Economic DevelQDment Update
Economic Development Executive Debra Coats updated Council on various issues, including the
sign incentive program, downtown signage and the SeaTac Mall pocket park development.
c.
Ci1y Mana!!er/Introduction of New Ci1y Emplo.yees
City Manager David Moseley announced Scott Sproul has been recently hired for the position of
Building Inspector Trainee; Scott previously worked as a temporary employee for the Department
of Community Development.
ORIGINAL
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d.
City Mana,ger/Emerging Issues
Traffic Engineer Rick Perez reported on the impact of traffic signal indicators for the visually
impaired. He stated there is not currently a national standard available, however, he presented an
overview of several options for the Council to consider based on findings from other jurisdictions.
Mayor Gintz recommended the Parks/Recreation/ Human Services/Public Safety Committee
possibly revisit staff recommendations for visually impaired signal indicators during the month of
January 2000; Councilmembers concurred.
IV.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Peter Townsend spoke in support of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance stating the current ordinance
needs refmement and asked for a second opinion on the proposed ordinance; he distributed hand-
outs to the Council regarding his concerns.
William W. MacPhail spoke in support of the Sensitive Area Ordinance voicing concerns for small
property owners.
Adele Freeland spoke in support of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance asking the Council to pass the
original ordinance without revisions.
Sam Pace, representing the Association of Realtors, expressed his concerns over future issues
concerning the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Alison Corri~an, representing the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of
moving forward with the Sensitive Areas Ordinance.
Bill Linehan asked Council to set priorities in dealing with financial cutbacks.
V.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes/November 2. 1999 R~~ular Meetin~ - Approved
Council Bill #233/SWM Comprehensive Stormwater Pro¡¡:ram/Enactment Ordinance
- Approved Ordinance # 99-352
Human Services Comnrehensive Plan Update - Approved
Chan~eable Messa!!e Board Bid Award - Approved
Celebration Park 2% for Art Project - Approved
Appeal Hearin~/Bathhouse License Denial - Approved
1998 Asnhalt Overlay Project Acet:,ptance & Retaina~e Release - Approved
Military Rd So/So 304th St Traffic Signal Improvement Project Acce.ptance &
Retainage Release - Approved
Le¡¡:islative Rezone Request -Approved
Human Services Commission Reap¡x>intment -Approved
Wireless Site Lease A!!reement -Approved
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COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY.
Councilmember Dovey pulled Consent Item (k) - Wireless Site Lease Agreement.
The motion to approve Consent Items (a), (b),(c), (d), (e), (t), (g), (h), (i),and (j) passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Councilmember Dovey recused himself from voting on Consent Item (k), as he is in the wireless
business.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEM (k); SECOND
BY DEPUTY MAYOR PARK. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
recused
yes
yes
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
1999-2000 Biennial Bud~et Adjustments & PrQperty Tax Rate
Mayor Gintz read into the record the procedure to be followed for the public hearing, and opened
the hearing at 7:59 p.m.
H. David Kaplan, on behalf of the Parks/Recreation Commission, thanked the Council for their
funding of the future Skate Park.
There being no additional citizen comment, Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
b.
60% Annexation PetitionlElley-Ouadrant Tract 17 - Approved Resolution # 99-305
Mayor Gintz read into the record the procedure to be followed for the public hearing, and opened
the hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Senior Planner Lori Michea1son updated Council on the petition to annex Elley-Quadrant Tract 17.
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Peter Orser, representing the applicant, said he would be happy to answer any questions the
Council may have regarding the annexation.
There being no citizen comment, Mayor Gintz closed the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION OF INTENT
TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN EAST OF
INTERSTATE 5, WEST OF MILITARY ROAD, AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET
NORTH OF SOUTH 320m STREET AT WEYERHAEUSER WAY SOUTH (IF
EXTENDED); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
VII.
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Ci1;y Council Rules of Procedure
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED ADOPTION OF THE REVISED COUNCIL RULES
OF PROCEDURE, AS PROPOSED BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS (ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHmIT "B"); SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS. The motion
passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO AMEND THE COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2.4 AS FOLLOWS: THE CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS' SEATS AT THE DAIS WILL BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS: THE
MAYOR SHALL SELECT A CHAIR AND THEN THE DEPUTY MAYOR SHALL
SELECT A CHAIR; THE REMAINING COUNCILMEMBERS WILL SELECT A SEAT
BASED UPON SENIORITY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, WHEN TWO OR MORE
COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE THE SAME SENIORITY, THE COUNCILMEMBER WITH
THE LARGEST POSITION NUMBER WILL SELECT IllS OR HER SEAT FIRST;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES. The motion
failed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
no
no
no
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
no
no
no
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COUNCILMEMBER GATFS THEN MOVED TO AMEND THE CITY COUNCn.. RULES
OF PROCEDURE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2.4 AS FOLWWS: THE MAYOR SHALL
SIT IN CHAIR POSITION #4 AT THE DAIS, WITH THE DEPUTY MAYOR SITTING TO
THE MAYOR'S RIGHT IN POSITION #3; THE REMAINING COUNCILMEMBERS
SITTING FROM NORTH TO SOUTH ACCORDING TO THEIR POSITION NUMBERS;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS. The motion carried as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kachmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
VIII.
ORDINANCES
a.
Council Bill #230/Sensitive Areas Code Amendment/AIJlJ1'Oved Ordinance #99-353
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASIDNGTON, AMENDING SECTION 22-1 AND AMENDING AND ADDING NEW
SECTIONS TO ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE,
REGARDING ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS.
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REVISED SENSITIVE
AREAS ORDINANCE AS CONTAINED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET; SECOND BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PARK.
Pursuant to Council request, Deputy Community Development Director Kathy McClung provided
updated background information, including potential impacts to property owners; she noted some
fourteen citizen suggested changes have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance.
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GATFS TO AMEND ITEM #B (1),(2) AND (3) TO
REVISIT A FOUR-TIERED SYSTEM WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR.
Mayor Gintz suggested a friendly amendment to approve the proposed ordinance at this time, with
the caveat to revisit Councilmember Gates' concerns next year. FOLWWING FURTHER
COUNCIL DISCUSSION, COUNCILMEMBER GATFS WITHDREW HER
AMENDMENT; COUNCILMEMBER KOCHMAR CONCURRED.
The motion to approve Council Bill #230/Sensitive Areas Code Amendment/Ordinance #99-353,
as contained in the Council packet, passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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b.
Council Bill #232/Pro.perty Tax Rate/ADoroved Ordinance #99-354.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, FIXING THE PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT FOR THE YEAR 2000.
MAYOR GINTZ MOVED APPROVAL OF OPTION (A): UTILIZING 103.2% BASED ON
WCAL INFLATION, PLUS AN ADDffiONAL 2.3% FOR THE INCREASE IN
ASSESSED VALUE RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION AND/OR NEW
CONSTRUCTION FOR A TOTAL OF 105.5%; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
no
no
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
c.
Council Bill #234/1999-2000 Biennial Bud¡et Adjustment/Introduction Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND FINANCE, REVISING THE 1999-2000
BIENNIAL BUDGET (AMENDS ORDINANCE 98-325, 99-338 AND 99-345).
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS,
AS AMENDED, AND MOVED TO A SECOND READING AT THE DECEMBER 7, 1999,
COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR PARK. The motion passed as
follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
d.
Council Bill #235/Sign Code Amendment/Introduction Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE FEDERAL WAY CITY CODE,
RELATING TO SIGNS. (AMENDS ORDINANCE 99-348)
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO A SECOND READING AT THE
DECEMBER 7, 1999, COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR PARK. The
motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
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e.
Council Bill #236/El1ey-Ouadrant Tract 17 Annexation Accentancel
Introduction Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES, LOCATED EAST OF
INTERSTATE 5, WEST OF MILITARY ROAD, AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH
OF SOUTH 320111 STREET, AT WEYERHAEUSER WAY SOUTH (1F EXTENDED).
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO A SECOND READING AT THE
DECEMBER 7, 1999, COUNCIL MEETING; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
KOCHMAR. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
f.
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Council Bill #237/Shoreline Code Amendment/Approved Ordinance #99-355
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE FEDERAL WAY ZONING CODE,
ADOPTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE SHORELINE REGULATIONS AND
ADOPTING A SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM TO INCLUDE IN THE FEDERAL WAY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND TO REPLACE THE ADOPTED KING COUNTY ORDINANCE
(Title 25).
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO SUSPEND COUNCIL RULES AND MOVE
TO SECOND READING FOR ENACTMENT AT TONIGHT'S COUNCIL MEETING;
SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
IX.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Dovey stated the next meeting of the Parks/Recreation/Human Services/Public
Safety Committee is scheduled for November 22, 1999, at 12:00 noon.
Councilmember Watkins reported the next meeting of the Land Use/Transportation Committee is
scheduled for December 6, 1999, at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Burbidge announced she attended the recent South King County Area
Transportation Board meeting, and will be attending the upcoming Hylebos Watershed meeting.
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Councilmember Gates announced the next meeting of the Finance/Economic Development!
Regional Affairs Committee is scheduled for November 23, 1999, at 5:30 p.m. She reported she
will be attending the Suburban Cities Association/Board of Directors, King County Executives,
Sound Transit and various other transportation meetings this week, and reminded everyone of the
upcoming Lodging Tax Committee meeting scheduled for November 22, 1999, at 8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Kochmar thanked staff for hosting the recent Suburban Cities Association meeting
at Dumas Bay, and provided information on local events and activities at the Knutzen Family
Theatre.
Deputy Mayor Park reported on his attendance at the recent Suburban Cities Association meeting,
which focused primarily on impacts from the passage ofI-695. Last Sunday he attended the
farewell dinner honoring Mr. Bunbar.
Mayor Gintz addressed the earlier comments of citizen Bill Linehan regarding the passage of
I-695, in that levels of service must be addressed across the board-we can't target just one area!
He also invited everyone to attend the Federal Way Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at
the SeaTac Mall parking lot on December 4, 1999, at 3:00 p.m., as a kick off to the holiday
season.
x.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Moseley stated the winter edition of the city newsletter is in the mail to the
citizens of Federal Way. He also discussed the implementation of a hiring freeze for all new
employees, which will allow departments more flexibility; the hiring freeze will not affect the new
Municipal Court positions. Department Directors can appeal to the City Manager, in order to
justify a position based upon a predetermined set of criteria. The 1999 TCI holiday greeting is
scheduled to be taped in Council Chambers on Wednesday, November 17, 1999, at 10:00 a.m.
COUNCILMEMBER GATES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO EXTEND THE
COUNCIL MEETING BEYOND 10:00 P.M.; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DOVEY.
The motion passed as follows:
Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
COUNCILMEMBER WATKINS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNCILMEMBERS GATES AND KOCHMAR (ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "B") WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE EVALUATIONS OF CITY
MANAGER PERFORMANCE GOAlS/ CRITERIA; SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
DOVEY. The motion passed as follows:
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Burbidge
Gates
Kochmar
Watkins
yes
yes
yes
yes
Dovey
Gintz
Park
yes
yes
yes
Mayor Gintz addressed concerns of reporter Tammy Batey of the Federal Way Mirror, stating the
City Manager performance has now been finalized, and would not be included with the executive
session.
XI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:30 p.m., Mayor Gintz announced an approximate 3{}...minute executive session, with
discussion to include two items of Potential Litigation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30. 110(1)(i), with no
action anticipated.
Mayor Gintz reconvened the regular meeting at 10:10 p.m.
XII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Federal Way City Council, Mayor Gintz
adjourned the regular meeting at the hour of 10:10 p.m.
1h~'~'-
City Clerk
COUNCIL MEMBER WATKINS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
AS PROPOSED IN "STRIKER" DRAFT 9/23/99
WITH FEDRAC CHANGES OF 10/1/99 ("Draft")
[Prepared by City Attorney - Not Reviewed by Council Member Watkins at time of
printing)
1.
Section 6.14. Da!!e 14. I hereby move to amend Section 6.14 (see attached) by retaining
the original language that is currently deleted in the Draft Council Rules of Procedure, as
follows:
The motion maker, Mayor, or City Clerk should repeat the motion
prior to voting.
The City Attorney confirms that this deletion was inadvertent.
2.
Section 6.16. Da!!:e 14. I hereby move to amend Section 6.16 (see attached) by retaining
the original language that is currently deleted in the Draft Council Rules of Procedure
regarding Robert's Rules of Order as follows:
6.16
The City Attorney shall decide all questions of
interpretations of these Rules and other questions of a
parliamentary nature which may arise at a Council meeting.
(See also Section 4 ofthe'se Rules.) All cases not provided
for in these Rules shall be governed by Robert's Rules of
Order, Newly Revised.
In the event of a conflict, these Rules shall prevail.
3.
Section 9.9. Da!!C 17. I hereby move to amend Section 9.9 (see attached) by retaining the
original language as follows:
9.9
Individual requests for information can be made directly to
the Department Director unless otherwise determined by
the City Manager. If the request would create a change in
work assignments or City staffing levels, the request must
be made through the City Manager.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE GOALS/CRITERIA
(Draft prepared by Council members Gates and Kochmar, 11/5/99)
Evaluator:
Date:
1. PERFORMANCEPAYMENTWARRANTED1
Yes I No
(If yes, add 50 points)
8 Determined by majority vote of City Council (meeting as a body)
Subtotal: -
1 - Unacceptabk 2 - CondiNonaf 3 = SadsjQctory 4 = Commendabk 5 - auLrtanding
1. . CITY COUNCD.. GOALS 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Accomplishes the City Council's goals as enumerated in the biennial Council
retreat and in accordance with established time frames and deadlines
8 199912000 goals as currently exist (or are hereiDafter amended):
8 Implement the police department
8 Contain contracting costs, including court and jail
8 Continue implementation of 1995 bond projects
8 Implement the Comprehensive Plan
8 Continue to develop parks and provide for maintenance and operations of all
facilities
8 Implement neighborhood development program
. Implement affordable housing policy
8 Economic Development Strategic Plan
8 2001l2002 goals to be set in early 2000
Comments:
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EXHIBIT IB- /1'
;6-~~ r( /1/1fc/9'1
2. SIGNIFICANT SPECIAL PROJECTS 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Develop an implementation strategy for achieving the Comprehensive Plan's
downtown vision
8 Develop a time frame and process for the construction and/or renovation of a
Public Safety and Municipal Court facility
8 Successfully address budget issues related to Initiative 695
8 SUccessfully implement the Sign Code Enforcement Program
8 Successfully refine operations of the Municipal Court
8 Successfully implement other projects identified by Council at its 2000 retreat
Comments:
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
3. RELATIONSWITHCOUNCa (Circle One)
8 Builds and maintains effective working relationships with Councilmembers,
individually and as a group
8 Listens to Council concerns and issues
8 Provides infonnation to Council that is accurate, objective, complete, and timely
8 Provides Council members with impartial assistmce for their individual interest
areas, in accordance with adopted Council rules
. Gives Council members equal access to infonnation, in accordance with adopted
Council rules
. Keeps Council abreast of the status of all major initiatives
8 Makes Council aware of all sensitive, breaking or emergency issues
8 Ensures that staff effectively analyzes the issues, explain potential impacts and
provide meaningful options objectively and fairly
8 Provides for professional and weU-<>rganized staff presentations
8 Provides staff assistance to Council committees in accordance with Council
priorities
Comments:
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4. POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Assists Council in establishing City goals and policy direction
8 Identifies problems and analyzes policy issues that need to be addressed and
schedules them for Council review and action
8 Develops draft policies with adequate input from City boards, public committees.
the public, and appropriate departmental staff
8 Supports Council actions after a decision has been reached
8 hnplements policies in a timely fashion
8 Effectively interprets Council directives and actions to staff
8 Holds staff accountable for follow-thorough on directives and actions
Comments:
5. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Provides for effective long-range financial planning
8 hnplements and maintains adequate financial controls
8 Provides sufficient time and information for Council to make informed
budget decisions
8 Presents a balanced budget that reflects Council's policy priorities and
conforms to adopted financial policies
8 Ensures that all expenditures are consistent with the budget
8 Provides accurate and timely financial reports for Council review
8 Delivers an annoal state audit report with no findings
Comments:
6. CAPITALPROJEcrs 1 2 3- 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Develops capital projects with adequate public and Council input
8 Maintains up-to4lte capital improvement plans
8 Builds capital projects within Council-approved budget
. Identifies and plans for infrastructure maintenance needs in all CIP
categories (community facilities, parks, transportation, surface water)
. Completes capital projects at the lowest cost possible while still meeting
capital facility needs
Comments:
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7. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Viewed by Council as an effective organizational leader
8 Serves as effective link between Cily Council and staff
8 Delegates effectively to Department Directors
8 Maintains effective staff organization and stnJcture
8 Maintains open, two-way and consistent communications with the organization
8 Stimulates employee interest and positive attitude in public contacts
8 Develops a friendly, informal relationslúp with employees and maintains the
prestige and dignily of the Cily Manager position
Comments:
8. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
(Circle One)
8 Fills authorized positions with qualified individnals
8 Maintains adequate training program for employee development and
advancement
8 Maintains persoonel policies that support employee success in achieving the
Cily's goals
8 Maintains an effective and clear peñonnance evaluation system
8 Ensures that employee peñonnance is reviewed and documented on
schedule
8 Deals with disciplinary issues promptly and fairly
8 Maintains reasonable staff turnover rate
8 Takes persoonel actions that can be successfully defended from legal
challenges
8 Meets all state and federal personnel requirements
Comments:
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9. RELATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, MEDIA, AND OTHER 1 2 3 4 S N/A
GOVERNMENTS (Circle One)
8 Projects a positive Cily image
8 Professionally represents the Cily Council's position on all matters
8 Effectively handles citizens complaints, inquiries, and contacts
8 Maintains effective mechanisms to keep the public informed of Cily programs,
operations, and issues
8 Ensures that Cily staff are courteous, responsive, accessible and professional
8 Builds and maintains positive wolking relationships with communily groups and
organizations
8 Encourages citizens to be actively involved in decisions affecting the future of
Federal Way
8 Maintains open and accessible communication on issues with relevant citizens
and organizations
8 Maintains open and accessible communication with other governmental agencies
8 Effectively negotiates interlocal agreements
8 Maintains open and professional relations with news organizations
Comments:
1 2 3 4 S N/A
10. PERSONAL QUALITIES (Circle One)
8 Demonstrates integrily
8 Demonstrates fairness and impartialily in all decisions
8 Maintains a sense of humor and pernpective
8 Accepts responsibilily
8 Shows poise under pressure
8 Maintains an appropriate personal appearance
8 Demonstrates fIexibilily
Comments:
Subtotal: -
Total:
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