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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-21 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:05 p m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, and De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Tukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Frank Iriarte, Acting Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Community Development Deputy Director; Don Lincoln, Assistant Police Chief; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MINUTES Regular Meeting June 21, 2010— 7:00 P.M. Update on Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) Lynda Hall, Program Director Lynda Hall, Program Director, for the Community Schools Collaboration, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide a program update. Other members of CSC in attendance were Fa'izah Bradford, Community Outreach Manager; Meagan Darrow, Community Health Director; Maureen Emerson Feit, Associate Director; and Mary Murray, Evaluator. The Community Schools Collaboration provides in- school support at Cascade View, Thorndyke, and Tukwila Elementary Schools as well as Showalter Middle School and Foster High School 84% of the teachers rate the services as extremely valuable The 2009 expenses for the CSC came to $658,298, with a contribution of $130,000 from the City of Tukwila. Some of the programs provided include Homework Club Specialized Reading and Math Groups Boeing Science /Math Clubs Parent Led Math /Reading Groups Penny Harvest Leadership Refugee Success Club Student Success Skills Washington Reading Corps: Book Clubs Family Literacy Events Girls on the Run Latina Girls Group Recreation Leadership Clubs Life Skills and Financial Literacy College Visits and College Readiness Additionally CSC serves over 300 families each month in the following areas School Navigation Civic Engagement Parent Empowerment and Advocacy Project Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 2 of 7 Language Specific Parent Nights and Adult Education Truancy Support Interpreting /Translation Secured $745,400 of In -kind Health Services Free and Reduced Student Physicals Free Immunizations Smile Mobile Lenscrafters Free Eye Exams /Glasses Mammogram Bus Diabetes Prevention The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of the CSC staff members and commended them for the outstanding and necessary services they provide to families in the community Mayor Haggerton suggested the Council participate in an on -site tour of a CSC program as they are extremely informative PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the Appointment of Rick Still to the Position of Parks and Recreation Director Mayor Haggerton read from a letter in the agenda packet announcing his selection of Rick Still as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr Still has been the Interim Parks and Recreation Director since January of this year and has over 20 years of experience in the Parks and Recreation field He has been a valuable asset within the Parks and Recreation Department and a valued member of the City's management team. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF RICK STILL TO THE POSITION OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. The Councilmembers congratulated Mr Still on his promotion. b. A proclamation for National Safety Month. Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation recognizing June as National Safety Month, giving thanks and recognition to the 2010 Tukwila Employees Safety and Health Committee (TESHCOM) members for their service to the City and the employee groups they represent. Stacia Norris, Chair of the Committee and member of the IT Department, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Committee. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Norris for the important work of the TESHCOM Committee. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jeff Scherrer from Lynnwood owns the Maple Apartments in Tukwila and leads the Tukwila Apartment Managers and Owners (TAMO) group. He is speaking in opposition to Ordinance #2281 regarding residential rental licensing in Tukwila. He referenced the recent Fire Code ordinance and indicated that after talking with staff from the Fire Department, it was developed with a philosophy of openness, transparency, and balance of interests. He expressed concern regarding recent discussions about budget cuts in Fire and Public Works and the ability of Fire personnel to get to residents in need if potholes are not filled In light of budget issues, he has trouble understanding the City going out to look at every apartment in Tukwila. He suggested the Council use the tools provided in House Bill 6459 to resolve the problems, as opposed to growing government in this way. Joanne McManus, 5610 South 133 Street, thanked the Council for appointing Rick Still as Parks and Recreation Director She conveyed the necessity of City parks for Tukwila citizens, particularly during these economic times. She expressed that the senior programs are very important as oftentimes that is Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 3 of 7 the only opportunity for some folks to leave their homes. The programs for youth and teens also keep kids off the streets and are also very important. CONSENT AGENDA a Approval of Minutes: 6/7/10 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers 353922 354189 and #201006211- 201006215 in the amount of $2,980,297.85 c Accept as complete the Duwamish Riverbend Hill Construction Project (Contract #10 -030) with Terra Dynamics, Inc., authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $146,182.50) d Accept as complete the 2009 Small Drainage Program Project (Contract #09 -112) with Green River Construction, Inc., authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $523,179.44). (Both of the above projects came in under the budgeted amounts.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (2011 -2016) and directing the same to be filed with the State Secretary of Transportation and the Transportation Improvement Board. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2011- 2016), AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1717. b. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Entertainment Fireworks, Inc./Tom Whitacre for a fireworks display at the Family Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2010 at the Starfire Sports Complex. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO APPROVE A FIREWORKS PERMIT SUBMITTED BY ENTERTAINMENT FIREWORKS, INC./TOM WHITACRE FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE FAMILY FOURTH AT THE FORT CELEBRATION ON JULY 4, 2010 AT THE STARFIRE SPORTS COMPLEX. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. An ordinance adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code and appendices, with certain exceptions and amendments as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 16.16. MOVED BY QUINN, 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 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.16, TO APPLY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA, REPEALING Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 4 of 7 ORDINANCE NOS. 2047, 2129 AND 2166; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2290. d. Land Use Fee Schedule: 1. An ordinance to move the Tree Clearing Permit Fee into the Land Use Fee Table. MOVED BY QUINN, 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 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1758, §1, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18 54.100, TO MOVE THE TREE CLEARING PERMIT FEE INTO THE LAND USE FEE TABLE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2291. 2. A resolution adopting a Land Use Fee Schedule. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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 7:53 p m County A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1672. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1718. e. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County for Animal Control Services. Councilmember Quinn recused himself due to this item being a direct contract with King MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO RECUSE COUNCILMEMBER QUINN FROM VOTING ON THIS ITEM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 7.54 p.m Councilmember Quinn left the Council Chambers. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. Councilmember Hernandez inquired if the contract is for $81,710 annually Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, explained that amount represents the estimate for the current year. The contract will start on July 1, 2010, so it will be half of that amount for this year As we go forward, that amount is an estimate that will be dependent on actual calls for service and impounds at the shelter The budget shortfall will be addressed as part of the budget process Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 5 of 7 Ms Hernandez indicated that with a budget shortfall of over $40,000 a year or more, for possibly less service, it is important to monitor the situation. Comparing the costs that other area cities are incurring for similar services is important during these economic times. Councilmember Hougardy stated the Finance and Safety Committee will be looking at other options and opportunities for animal control in the City. Councilmember Seal indicated it is also important to examine ways that owners can take additional responsibility for their pets. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. 7 58 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers f. Authorize the formation of an exploratory committee to investigate Fire Service Options, outlined in the 6/10/10 Memorandum. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FORM AN EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE MADE UP OF TWO COUNCILMEMBERS, THE FIRE CHIEF, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FIREFIGHTERS' UNION TO EVALUATE FORMING OR JOINING A REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY AND TO REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN SEPTEMBER 2010. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Council President Robertson indicated that Councilmembers Hernandez and Hougardy will be the two Councilmembers on this Committee Councilmember Hernandez has agreed to be the Chair of the Committee. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance establishing a moratorium on the acceptance of applications for Sign, Development, and Electrical Permits for certain types of signage within the City and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR SIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNAGE WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council President Robertson indicated the Sign Code update is moving forward, and this moratorium will not be necessary for many months longer *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2292. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that on June 15, 2010 he attended the Small Business Administration (SBA) meeting. Calvin Goings, a former Pierce County Councilmember and legislator, is the director Mr. Goings is very enthusiastic regarding the work of the SBA, and the Mayor will be putting him in touch with the Association of Washington Cities to get the message out. Additionally, the Mayor reported that Sound Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 6 of 7 Publishing will be printing and distributing the Tukwila Reporter, a community newspaper The first edition is scheduled to come out in August, and it will be sent to homes and businesses The City will have 2 internal pages in the publication, and the School District will also participate in providing information On June 16, 2010 the Mayor attended the Suburban Cities Board of Directors' Meeting, and on June 18, 2010, he attended the Valley Com Administrative Board Meeting The 4 valley mayors will meet on an intermittent basis to discuss common issues regarding flood control and issues surrounding the Howard Hanson Dam Additionally, on June 18, 2010 the Mayor attended the annual reunion of the 351 Bomb Squad at the Embassy Suites in Tukwila This group was formed in 1942 in Spokane, and there were 200 people present. Clark Gable had been a member of this group during World War II. The Mayor will be attending the AWC Conference in Vancouver, Washington, June 22 -23, 2010 and will return in time for the events involving the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported that a resident on South 139 Street took measures to clean up his property. He indicated that involvement of the Public Works Department and the Council President contributed to a successful end result. Councilmember Hernandez attended the South King County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting on June 15, 2010. The Board has reviewed various regional projects for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER II) grant program. They have expressed support for multiple projects to include the Tukwila Urban Access Project (Klickitat) in the amount of $10 million. On June 17, 2010 she attended the Chase Home Ownership Center grand opening in Tukwila This business will assist struggling homeowners with financial issues Ms. Hernandez also attended the Historical Society meeting on June 17, 2010. Additionally, she suggested the City consider a small article that clarifies the contribution of the City toward the South Park Bridge. There are some misconceptions, and it is important that there be recognition of the City's prior contribution of approximately $3.3 million toward the bridge Councilmember Ekberg attended the Tukwila Library meeting last week. Councilmember Seal reported on discussions from the Transportation Committee meeting and indicated the Interlocal Agreement with Renton for the Strander Boulevard connection will be terminated. The scope has changed and the railroad tracks cannot be realigned, changing the overall benefits to Tukwila Ms. Seal also reported that she has been re- elected as the President of the Tukwila Children's Foundation. Councilmember Quinn suggested the Council review a recent article regarding the Supreme Court decision in Florida upholding the government's rights to modify buffers as they relate to the shoreline c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst was not present. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 2010 Page 7 of 7 MISCELLANEOUS Council President Robertson referenced the Revenue Generating Regulatory License (RGRL) and emphasized the need to ensure that fees the City charges stay consistent over time with the cost of doing business. After discussions with City Administration, it would be acceptable to review fees in the off years when the 2 -year budget is not being discussed. He suggested the Finance and Safety Committee review policies that would put a process in place Councilmember Quinn agreed that garnering the information and having a report of the real costs and fees is extremely important. ADJOURNMENT 8:28 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Ji aggerton, 1 F Christy O'Flahe4'fy, City APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/6/2010