HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-04 Regular MinutesStart: 6:33 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
CITY OFFICIALS
AMEND AGENDA
Tukwila City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regular Meeting
January 4, 2010— 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Pending Litigation
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session.
Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Bruce Disend, Kenyon Disend Law
Offices; Shawn Hunstock, Interim City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director;
Tukwila City Councilmembers, Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy
Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn; Councilmember -Elect Allan Ekberg.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. The
Tukwila Elementary School Color Guard 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, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, and
Councilmember -Elect Allan Ekberg.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shawn Hunstock, Interim City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney;
David Haynes, Police Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic
Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council
Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LINDA GRAGE AS THE FIRST ITEM UNDER NEW BUSINESS AS
ITEM A. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Oath of Office administered by Mayor Haggerton for Council Positions with terms ending
December 31, 2013:
Verna Griffin, Position #1
Allan Ekberg, Position #3
Joe Duffie, Position #5
De'Sean Quinn, Position #7
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Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Verna Griffin in Position 1,
Councilmember Allan Ekberg in Position 3, Councilmember Joe Duffie in Position 5, and Councilmember
De'Sean Quinn in Position #7.
7:21 p.m. Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess to allow the newly elected officials to sign
their Oaths of Office.
7:32 p.m. Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting back to order.
Councilmember Ekberg took his seat on the dais.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, expressed New Year's greetings and thanked everyone for all
of the hard work in 2009.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 12/7/09 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers
#350628 350629, #350635 350910; #200912211 200912213 in the amount of $2,583,107.07
#350911 351080 and #200912291 in the amount of $1,013,625.97
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Settlement Agreement, per agenda amendment above.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LINDA GRAGE AND THE PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND
OFFICE CLERICAL EMPLOYEES AND DRIVERS LOCAL UNION 763. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Election of 2010 Council President.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO NOMINATE DENNIS ROBERTSON AS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2010. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Councilmembers Hernandez and Robertson changed positions on the dais. Councilmember Hernandez
thanked the Councilmembers for their support this past year.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported the Codiga Park project is progressing, and a ribbon cutting is expected in
early Spring. Additionally, the Tukwila South annexation became effective December 31, 2009 and
brings 259 acres to the City. The Mayor indicated any Councilmembers interested in participating in the
Sister Cities visit to Japan this April should contact Bev Willison in the Mayor's Office.
b. City Council
Council President Robertson congratulated the Mayor on the success of the Tukwila South annexation.
Mr. Robertson distributed packets to the City Council regarding Council Committee assignments, the
voucher review schedule, and issues for further Council consideration.
Councilmember Ekberg referenced his assignment as a member of the Finance and Safety Committee.
With the Committee Chair's approval, he would like to discuss issues involving burglaries in the City.
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Councilmember Quinn indicated that as the Finance and Safety Chair for 2010, that would be an
appropriate discussion topic for the Committee. Mr. Quinn referenced a recent meeting with citizens
regarding flooding issues and found it to be informative and positive. He asked that City Administration
respond to the issues of concern.
c. Staff
Shawn Hunstock, Interim City Administrator, conveyed that Councilmembers may contact him for
information needed for the upcoming budget review, and the information will be provided.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, indicated a list of budget items for discussion by each Committee will be
forthcoming.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Duffie expressed support for traveling to Olympia for the upcoming legislative session.
Council President Robertson indicated that he and Councilmember Hougardy intend to participate, and
Councilmember Duffie would also be included as an attendee.
ADJOURNMENT
7:46 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flahert, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/19/2010