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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-05 Regular MinutesROLL CALL CITY OFFICIALS Tukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Regular Meeting October 5, 2009 7:00 P.M. Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:07 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Interim Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Eric Dreyer, Police Commander; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Lisa Verner, Project Manager; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) Update Lynda Hall, Program Director Lynda Hall, Program Director, and Deborah Salas, Executive Director, of the Community Schools Collaboration provided an overview of the 2009 -2010 project period. Ms. Salas explained the Board of Directors has openings for 15 board members, and currently only 11 are filled. They would like to see a Tukwila citizen apply to be on the Board of Directors. Ms. Salas stressed that CSC is always striving to improve the quality and strength of their programs. Ms. Hall utilized a Powerpoint presentation to show program accomplishments and goals for the future. During the 2008 -2009 school year, CSC served over 450 students in afterschool programs, to include homework assistance, leadership opportunities, and college and career preparation. Families were also served by way of Latino and Somali liaisons, to include parent nights, reading groups, and truancy support. Health services were also provided, to include free /reduced costs for student physicals; mammogram bus for women over 35; district -wide dental screenings; free eye exams and glasses; and the Girls on the Run program in all elementary buildings. In 2009 -2010, CSC plans to target recruitment of students based on recommendations of teachers and counselors. They will also focus on the transitions from elementary school to middle school and middle school to high school, college and career. They are also placing a high priority on professional development for teachers and staff. They will continue the provision of health services and outreach to students and parents. Ms. Hall indicated that King County Councilmember Julia Patterson donated a van to the Community Schools Collaboration, to assist with the varied transportation needs of the organization. Tre' Maxie, Executive Director of Powerful Schools in Seattle, conveyed support for the Community Schools Collaboration and the benefits provided to local students and families. Mr. Maxie indicated they have seen 80% of struggling students achieve grade level in one year when targeted efforts are undertaken. He looks forward to partnering with CSC to further assist students and families to become successful. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Haggerton introduced Dr. Ken Hwahn and staff from the Southcenter Lenscrafters store. Dr. Hwahn and his staff opened their office prior to regular business hours and provided optical screening, complete with hot chocolate and doughnuts, to high -need students. They were provided free eye exams, glasses, and lenses and were allowed to pick any set of frames in the store. Mayor Haggerton provided Dr. Ken Hwahn and the staff from the Southcenter Lenscrafters store a Certificate of Appreciation for their generous contribution toward making a significant difference in the lives and learning of children in the local community. The Mayor and Councilmembers offered compliments and appreciation to Dr. Hwahn and his staff and to Ms. Hall, Ms. Salas, and Mr. Maxie for their exemplary service to the local community. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the appointment of Michael West to Position #6 on the Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, with a term expiring 3/31/2010. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL WEST TO POSITION #6 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2010.* Mr. West expressed appreciation for being offered the appointment to his wife's former position. He is a strong supporter of Community Oriented Policing and looks forward to the opportunity to serve on the Board. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation and thanks to Mr. West for the volunteer work he has done in the City for the past 15 years. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. A proclamation declaring October 2009 as "Energy Awareness Month." Mayor Haggerton presented Jack Pace, Community Development Director, with a proclamation declaring October 2009 as Energy Awareness Month in the City, encouraging all citizens to work toward a more stable and secure energy future. Mr. Pace referenced grants received by the City that will enable a win -win situation by way of reduced costs for the City as well as greater overall energy conservation. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/8/09 (Regular); 9/21/09 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #349190- #394429 #200910051 #200910052 in the amount of $1,665,255.68 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance amending various ordinances as codified at various chapters of Tukwila Municipal Code Title 8, Title 17, and Title 18 to clarify and update the Zoning Code. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009 Page 3 of 6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED AT VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8, "PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY," TITLE 17, "SUBDIVISION AND PLATS" AND TITLE 18, "ZONING CODE," TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE ZONING CODE AND ITS PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2251. b. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding General Fund claims and payroll checks, Municipal Court checks, and Foster Golf gift cards. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL FUND CLAIMS AND PAYROLL CHECKS, MUNICIPAL COURT CHECKS, AND FOSTER GOLF GIFT CARDS. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1692. c. A resolution expressing the City Council's opposition to Initiative 1033 to be presented to the electorate on November 3, 2009. Title of 1 -1033: This measure would limit growth of certain state, county and city revenue to annual inflation and population growth, not including voter approved revenue increases. Revenue collected above the limit would reduce property tax levies. It will be presented to the voters at the general election on November 3, 2009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 1033, TO BE PRESENTED TO THE ELECTORATE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2009. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution in its entirety. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mayor Haggerton called for public comments. Mike Hansen, representing the Sabey Corporation at 12201 Tukwila International Boulevard, opposes Initiative 1033 and supports the resolution of the City Council. This measure is not conducive to growth and negates well planned development strategies. Pam Carter, 4115 South 139 Street, opposes Initiative 1033 and was pleased to see this resolution of opposition on the Council agenda. In her view, most people have no idea how devastating passage of this measure would be to City, County and State governments. This initiative will restrict government from making necessary improvements that benefit citizens. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009 Page 4 of 6 Allan Ekberg, 4920 South 161 Street, opposes Initiative 1033 and supports passage of the resolution. He is very concerned that if this ballot measure were to pass, the City would have problems funding necessary repairs relative to flooding associated with the Howard Hanson Dam. Council President Hernandez indicated this measure would have a dramatic impact on the City's General Fund in an amount just under $2 million a year, with a deficit that would grow annually. This would limit the City's ability to provide essential services and would be devastating to City operations. Councilmember Duffie indicated a fact sheet is available regarding the impacts of Initiative 1033. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1693. d. An ordinance establishing new regulations regarding water and sewer bill leak adjustments and adoption by reference of a Utility Leak Adjustment Policy. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING WATER AND SEWER BILL LEAK ADJUSTMENTS TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 14.04.245, "WATER BILL LEAK ADJUSTMENTS," AND 14.16.055, "SEWER BILL LEAK ADJUSTMENTS PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2252. e. Authorize the Mayor to execute a lease, in substantial form, with Cassan Enterprises for the relocation of Seattle Southside Visitors Service Center to 3100 South 176 Street in SeaTac. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, WITH CASSAN ENTERPRISES FOR THE RELOCATION OF SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VISITORS SERVICE CENTER TO 3100 SOUTH 176 STREET IN SEATAC.* Councilmember Linder inquired as to the meaning of "in substantial form." Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, indicated the deal points regarding the rent amount and term of the lease would stay the same. Some of the legal terminology and indemnification wording may be changed. While the cost for the SeaTac lease represents about a $5,000 increase (to be split between Tukwila and SeaTac), there is no need to amend the budget. Councilmember Hernandez referenced a portion of the lease that defined signage for hours of business, etc. and asked if that would be amended. Mr. Speck indicated a new exhibit would be provided for those conditions. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Tukwila South Escrow Agreement between the Bank of New York Mellon, La Pianta LLC, and the City of Tukwila to implement Section 4.8.4.6 of the Tukwila South Development Agreement. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009 Page 5 of 6 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE TUKWILA SOUTH ESCROW AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, LA PIANTA LLC, AND THE CITY OF TUKWILA TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 4.8.4.6 OF THE TUKWILA SOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. g. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to Contract 04 -025 with David Evans and Associates (DEA) to complete the 10% remaining design work for the Southcenter Parkway Extension, in the amount of $378,680.00. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 04 -025 WITH DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES (DEA) TO COMPLETE THE 10% REMAINING DESIGN WORK FOR THE SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY EXTENSION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $378,680.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that a senior housing project is planned at 3430 South 146 Street. The development is called Tukwila Village Gardens and will be considered by the Board of Architectural Review in November 2009. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, indicated the proposed development is a 3 -story building with 30 units. Mayor Haggerton attended 2 community meetings regarding the Howard Hanson Dam on September 30, 2009. There were approximately 150 people at the session dedicated to businesses. The attendees were complimentary regarding the clarity of the presentation provided by Hillman Mitchell, Emergency Management Coordinator. On October 1, 2009 the Mayor was on site at the levee when Hesco barriers were delivered for use in the flood control effort. Sandbags, super sacks, and automatic sandbagging equipment will also be used as needed. There was also a meeting at the AMC theaters at Southcenter on October 5, 2009, where approximately 100 people were in attendance. There will be another community meeting at the Tukwila Community Center on October 7, 2009. The Mayor reported that the City's Emergency Management Council, comprised of the Mayor, Department Heads, and the Emergency Management Coordinator is meeting regularly for strategic planning regarding flood issues. He emphasized that the City of Tukwila website has a great deal of information regarding the situation with the dam, as well as meeting dates and times. The Mayor encouraged the Councilmembers to attend the community meetings, as there is a great deal of invaluable information that is provided. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the community meetings regarding the Howard Hanson Dam on September 30, 2009 and was impressed with how the information was received by the attendees. Councilmember Linder indicated there is still a need for responses to be provided to emails and phone calls regarding the dam and potential flooding. She would like to see a 24 -hour turnaround time on flood related inquiries. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, explained that different options are being reviewed to distribute the heavy workload regarding the Howard Hanson Dam and potential flooding issues. Council President Hernandez attended the September 19, 2009 Fire Department retirees picnic and the September 23, 2009 Highline Forum meeting. It was reported there have been changes in the way the runways are used at the SeaTac airport, and the 3rd runway will be used for overflow. The rental car facility at the airport should be open in 2012 and Light Rail available by the end of the year. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009 Page 6 of 6 On September 25, 2009, Ms. Hernandez attended the "Women in Politics and Government" luncheon where she was honored with the Governor's Award of Excellence for outstanding volunteer service to her community and the state. On October 1, 2009 she attended the Equity and Diversity Committee meeting. Councilmember Griffin reported she will be out of town next week at the National League of Cities 2009 Summit for Youth, Education, and Families. Councilmember Quinn reported that due to a technical error in the Resolution of Intent to form Local Improvement District (LID) 33, adopted on September 21, 2009, a new resolution will have to be adopted. The resolution did not reference the correct public hearing date for the ordinance to form the LID. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, reported that she and emergency management staff from Tukwila attended the 4 -city Howard Hanson Dam meeting at the Showare Center on October 3, 2009. There were fewer than 10 Tukwila residents at the meeting. It was determined that Tukwila staff time would be better utilized at local meetings. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reminded the Council of the workshop regarding the Shoreline Master Program on October 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Linder indicated the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on October 6, 2009 only has an hour to meet, due to the Shoreline Master Program workshop that follows that same evening. Due to the quantity and significance of the topics on the Finance and Safety Committee agenda, some of the items may have to be deferred to a future meeting to allow enough time for discussion. Councilmember Robertson thanked the City Administration and staff for bearing the burdens associated with the unplanned, extra work that has occurred based on the Howard Hanson Dam. He appreciates the time and effort being expended and offered the suggestion that perhaps some projects should be "slowed- down" during this busy period. Mayor Haggerton stated that the SCORE cities involved in the regional jail project received a very positive bond rating of AA. ADJOURNMENT 8:32 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flahertq City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/19/2009