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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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October 7,2013-7:O0P.K8.
Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Collective Bargaining —
Pursuant to RCVV42.3O.14U(4)(a)
It will last no more than 45 minutes, and no decisions w II be made during the Executive Session.
Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Shelley Kars|oke, City Attorney;
Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Tukwila City Counci|memberaJoe Duffle, Dennis Robertson; Kathy
Hougardy, Verna Seal, De'Sean{2uinn. Kate Kruller.
Councilmember Ekberg was not present.
End: 6:45 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the
audience in the Piedge ofAllegiance.
ROLL CALL
Christy O'Flaherty, City C|erk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie,
Dennis Robertson, Kathy Hougardy, Verna Seal, DeSean Quinn and Kate Kruller.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER EKBERG
FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6O.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David C|ine, City Administrator; Shelley Kenukake, City Attorney; Peggy McCarthy,
Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation
Superintendent; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director;
Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development
Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager; Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager;
Mary Miotke, IT Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'F|ahedy, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Introduction of firefighters: Colin Koch and Jeff Hartjoy.
Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief, introduced firefighters Colin Koch and Jeff Hartjoy to the City Council.
Firefighter Hartjoy was a volunteer firefighter in Enumclaw and self-employed as a welder in the metal
fabrication industry prior to coming to Tukwila,
Firefighter Koch was a Fire Explorer and a wildland firefighter in California. After the September 11
terrorist attack, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and assisted in the Hurricane Katrina rescue effort. He
has a Bachelor's Degree in business leadership, an Associate's Dagree, and an EMT Certificate.
Firefighters Koch and Hartjoy introduced the members of their family in attendance.
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The Councilmembers welcomed the new firefighters to the City.
b. An update on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, Phase 3. Lauren Schmitt,
MIG Consulting, Principal in Charge.
Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, introduced Lauren Schmitt to the City Council.
Ms. Schmitt is the Director of MIG Consulting's northwest office and part of the project team for the PROS
Plan.
Ms. Schmitt referenced the 3 phases of the PROS Plan project:
Phase 1 — Where are we now?
Phase 2 — Where do we want to be?
Phase 3 — How do we get there?
Phase 4 — Where /How do we start improvements?
She explained we are currently at the beginning of Phase 3. Another update will be coming to Council in
November on the full draft plan, with adoption in January /February in time for the RCO (Recreation and
Conservation Office) deadline. Meeting this deadline is necessary to ensure the City is eligible for grant
opportunities.
Ms. Schmitt utilized a Powerpoint presentation to update the Council on the status of the plan, to include:
Identified Key Needs:
• Accessible and connected parks and recreational opportunities
• Walking and biking, health and wellness
• Socializing, gathering and a sense of community
• Opportunities for all
• Affordable and convenient opportunities
Considering Implications:
Maximizing the existing system
— Untapped potential of parks
Refining service goals for programming
— New and expanded programs /services
Recognizing the importance of partners
— Maintain a coordinated recreation system
Fostering ongoing interaction within the community
— Make parks a stronger part of community
Preliminary Plan Directions:
• Replace the existing level of service standards with service area goals that reflect Tukwila's
reality.
• Design parks for flexibility.
• Address gaps in connectivity and access to parks and recreation areas.
• Manage and acquire open space areas to meet multiple objectives.
• Increase the types of programming and services available in Tukwila.
Key Policy Questions:
1. What is the future of the City's partnerships with area school districts for use of sites as public
recreational amenities?
- -Are there other providers that should play a larger role?
2. Should the City expand the reach of recreational programming and services beyond the Tukwila
Community Center (TCC)?
3. What are your top priorities for using General Fund dollars for Parks and Recreation services?
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The Councilmembers offered the following input regarding the PROS Plan:
• Greater community involvement
• Expand beyond TCC and get closer to the schools
• Enhance partnerships with the Highline, Renton and Seattle School Districts
• Explore a partnership relationship with the Tukwila Pool MPD for special programs
• Due to major public safety initiatives, there is not likely to be extra money for new Parks and
Recreation programs.
• Children in need or at risk is a number 1 priority
• Safety first in park design
• Continue communication and brainstorming with the Tukwila School District
• Consider partnering with Starfire Sports
• Draw on the community and different cultures and do what works best for families
• Promote the "wellness" piece of Parks and Recreation
• Protecting the tree canopy in park design
• Focus on the "quality of life" component of parks, particularly for families in a down economy
• Engage the Chamber of Commerce in participating in Parks and Recreation events, projects, etc.
• Provide direct links between the PROS plan and the City's Strategic Plan
• Remember the basics and ordinary things, such as the pre - school program that was discontinued
• Intensify outreach to the community regarding events (i.e. Touch -a- Truck)
• Request input, such as surveys or focus groups, from those who attend programs and share statistics
• Investigate the possibility of solar lighting in parks, even for a limited time period in the evening
• Offer training for health and wellness
• Collaborate with schools and businesses for events (i.e. the ADA Park in Renton)
• Consider the possibility of a dog park
Mayor Haggerton inquired as to the best method for providing additional comments that may come up
after the meeting. Ms. Schmitt indicated additional comments could be sent to Dave Johnson, Parks and
Recreation Superintendent, via email.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Alma Villegas is the community's program manager with Global to Local. She referenced the women's
only fitness program at the Tukwila Community Center. She is supporting the 2 community members who
are about to speak and is available to help them with language issues.
Graciela Rongel, 13417 48th Avenue South, conveyed her pleasure at having the program available, and
she is able to leave her children there with people she trusts. It is a great opportunity for women like
herself, and she has been able to take a lead role in the exercise group.
Monica Davelos expressed thanks for the opportunity to have the fitness class on Saturdays. She is one
of the childcare helpers in the fitness group and she speaks Spanish. It is important for the children to
feel safe, and it is rewarding to watch children from different cultures play together.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 9/23/13 (Special Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #364445- 346568; #130800, 130904 - 130906, 131001 in the amount of
$991.546.72.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Tukwila, Covington, SeaTac and Des
Moines for the Minor Home Repair Program. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs
and Parks Committee on 9/23/13.]
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for the Boeing Access
Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,017,772.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent
by Transportation Committee on 9/24/13.]
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with KPG, Inc., for the Thorndyke Safe Routes to School
Project in the amount of $74,947.81. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee
on 9/24/13.]
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f. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with David Evans & Associates, Inc., for the
Manufacturing /Industrial Center Smart Street Non - Motorized Project in the amount of $104,886.00.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 9/24/13.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. An ordinance updating the allowable sign area for flush- mounted wall signs within the City's
Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy District.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §8 AND 2303 §5, AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION
19.20.050.A, TO UPDATE THE ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA FOR FLUSH - MOUNTED WALL
SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY'S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER /HEAVY DISTRICT;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2409.
b. An ordinance establishing Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.70, "Public Defense," to include
public defense standards for indigent services.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1472, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 2.68.430, 2.68.440 AND 2.68.450, REGARDING PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES;
ESTABLISHING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.70, "PUBLIC DEFENSE," TO
INCLUDE PUBLIC DEFENSE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2410.
c. Authorize the adoption of the Council policy on the use of electronic devices (as provided in
the agenda packet).
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE COUNCIL POLICY ON THE USE
OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
d. An ordinance relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance, sale and
delivery of not to exceed $9,475,893.89 aggregate principal amount of Local Improvement District
Bonds to provide funds to finance the public improvements in Local Improvement District No. 33
( "LID No. 33 "), by reimbursing the City for project costs, including making a deposit to the City's
Local Improvement Guaranty Fund and paying the costs of issuance of the bonds; fixing or
setting parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the bonds; appointing the
City's designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the bonds; fixing the
interest rate on assessments within LID No. 33; and providing for other related matters.
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MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO CONTRACTING INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE
AND DELIVERY OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,475,893.89 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS IN LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 33 ( "LID No. 33 "), BY
REIMBURSING THE CITY FOR PROJECT COSTS, INCLUDING MAKING A DEPOSIT TO THE
CITY'S LOCAL IMPROVEMENT GUARANTY FUND AND PAYING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE
OF THE BONDS; FIXING OR SETTING PARAMETERS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TERMS
AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS; APPOINTING THE CITY'S DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE TO APPROVE THE FINAL TERMS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS;
FIXING THE INTEREST RATE ON ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LID NO. 33; AND PROVIDING
FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, referenced slight wording changes shown in strike - through,
underlined format, providing greater clarity regarding the maturity dates of the bonds.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2411.
NEW BUSINESS
Satellite Visitor Center:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease with Westfield Property Management, LLC for a Satellite
Visitor Center at the Southcenter Mali in the amount of $1 per year.
Staff is seeking approval to open a visitor information center in a kiosk in Westfield Mali, and to consider
and approve a lease and designate $100,000 from lodging tax funds as a 2013 -2014 budget amendment.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LEASE WITH WESTFIELD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A SATELLITE VISITOR CENTER
AT THE SOUTHCENTER MALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 PER YEAR.*
Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee
meeting on September 4, 2013. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
He inquired if the lease had been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Shelley Kerslake, City
Attorney, responded in the affirmative.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
(2) Authorize the expenditure of $100,000 from the Lodging Tax Fund to staff and operate the
project to be included as a 2013 -2014 budget amendment.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF
$100,000 FROM THE LODGING TAX FUND TO STAFF AND OPERATE THE PROJECT TO BE
INCLUDED AS A 2013 -2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT.*
Councilmember Robertson explained the $100,000 would be used to fully staff and operate the Visitor
Information Center for 1 year.
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Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager, said the Visitor Information Center will be located at the
Westfield Southcenter Mall next to Sears. This will also be the new location for shuttles and taxi cabs.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that he attended a reunion on October 5, 2013 at the Doubletree for the
veterans who served on the USS Mauna Kea (an ammunition ship of the United States Navy with over 38
years of active service; laid down at the Bethlehem- Sparrows Point Shipyard on May 6, 1955).
Additionally, he will be attending a ribbon - cutting event on October 8 at the Bow Lake Transfer Station.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended an event at Tahoma Junior High School with Police staff that involved a
staged lock down of the facility.
Council President Hougardy referenced the Joint Council /School Board meeting that was held on October
2 and said outcomes and action items are forthcoming. She also attended the recent Tukwila Pantry
fundraiser and thanked the Council for their contributions.
Councilmember Seal thanked Council President Hougardy for attending the Utilities Committee in her
absence.
Councilmember Quinn attended the recent Tukwila Pantry fundraiser. He indicated that his family attends
many festivals, and in many cities the Councilmembers are in attendance providing giveaways (such as
toys or "Council- corn "). He would like to see the Council consider pursuing something similar for Tukwila.
Councilmember Kruller attended the recent SCA (Sound Cities Association) networking dinner and on
September 30, 2013, she attended the Salish Sea Shoreline Forum. The entire day -long event involved
regional experts sharing information encouraging property owners to work toward "green" shorelines. Ms.
Kruller extended praise to Firefighter Mike McCoy and the Tukwila Fire Explorers for their civic service
and contributions in the community.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions.
Councilmember Seal expressed thanks for information in the City Administrator Report regarding the
Hero Scholarship Program handled by the Parks and Recreation Department. They coordinated a recent
fundraising event at Barnes and Noble and another event is coming up at the California Pizza Kitchen on
October 15. 2013. Those funds go toward helping low- income Tukwila youth, teens and seniors
participate in recreation programs. She is in communication with Parks and Recreation staff regarding
partnering with the Tukwila Children's Foundation regarding an event to bring awareness to the
Scholarship Program.
Councilmember Duffie thanked the City Administrator for providing the report to the Council.
Taking Back our Boulevard — 30 days later
Mike Villa, Police Chief, explained it has been 30 days since the seizure of hotels on Tukwila International
Boulevard that had been involved in ongoing crime - related activities. He relayed that in 2012, the Mayor
and Council unanimously approved the hiring of 3 additional police officers. One of those officers was a
narcotics detective, who began working with the task force in our area. That team decided that due to the
criminal activity at the hotels on the Bouievard, they would pursue an investigation in that area. The
Council's hiring decision can be directly linked to the positive outcome on the Boulevard.
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Chief Villa said that on September 18, 2013, the US District Court upheld a seizure probable cause
hearing on the grounds that the hotels involved were used to facilitate the distribution of narcotics, and
that the hotels were maintained by the owners /managers as drug - involved premises. Patrol has noted a
positive change in the pedestrian traffic on Tukwila International Boulevard.
As far as crime statistics, from August 28, 2013 - September 27, 2013, there has been a 25% decrease in
calls for service as compared to the same time last year, a 4% decrease City -wide, and a 33% decrease
in calls for service in the areas immediately around the hotels.
Councilmember Quinn relayed a recent experience he had while pumping gas on Tukwila International
Boulevard. He was approached by a person who has lived in the area for 20 years, who told him it has
been amazing and life- changing to now see people actually using a bus stop to catch a bus.
Mayor Haggerton relayed that 2 days after the seizure, the owner of the McDonald's restaurant called him
to say he had already seen positive changes inside the restaurant. The Mayor indicated that while there
is still a lot of work to be done, the City looks forward to continued improvement on the Boulevard as we
work toward accomplishing the 2013 City priority of continued crime reduction along Tukwila International
Boulevard.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
ADJOURNMENT
8:32 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk'
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/21/13
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/22/13