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Home My WebLink About2010-07-06 Regular MinutesStart: 6 30 p.m. Tukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Regular Meeting July 6, 2010— 7:00 P.M. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a Potential Land Sale Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and Potential 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; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, De'Sean Quinn. Councilmember Seal and Councilmember Hougardy were not present. 6.35 p.m Councilmember Seal entered the Council Chambers. End: 7:00 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 Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, and De'Sean Quinn MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HOUGARDY FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Dave Johnson, Acting Parks and Recreation Deputy Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Information on the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation Wendy Morgan, President Wendy Morgan, President of the Board of Directors for the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation, utilized digital photographs to provide an overview of the garden. The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden covers 10.5 acres of display gardens, woodlands, and trails reclaimed from a suburban brownfield. Highlights include the Sensory Garden, located adjacent to the SeaTac Senior Center, the Seike Japanese Garden, Elda Behm's Paradise Garden, and display gardens planted and maintained by the King County Iris Society, Puget Sound Daylily Club, Seattle Rose Society, and the City of SeaTac Parks Department. The Rose Garden is frequently used for ceremonies and weddings. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 Page 2 of 6 Ms. Morgan indicated this is a regional project with area cities, and she would like to see signage in each of the communities so the garden can be easily found The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Ms. Morgan for the informative presentation. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mackenzie Weitzeil, 13705 56 Avenue South, #A110, asked the Council to reconsider Ordinance #2281 regarding residential rental licensing. In her view, the ordinance was passed with short notice and next to no input from multi family establishments. Some of the items on the checklist are in direct conflict with multi family legal documents, such as leases. She suggested an exploratory committee of volunteers be formed that could include members of the Tukwila Apartment Managers and Owners group (TAMO) to provide a better alternative. Pam Carter, 4115 South 139th Street, encouraged the Council to engage citizens and businesses in the discussions regarding the current budget situation She would like to see community meetings for both citizens and businesses that would help raise awareness regarding the severity of the situation and provide a big picture perspective. Lewis Whilden, 11517 36 Avenue NE in Seattle, is a member of the LaRouche Political Action Committee, and they are recruiting members to participate in the work of the committee The collapse of the economic system could be improved by passage of the Glass Steagall Act and putting systems in place similar to what Franklin Roosevelt did in the 1930s. In his view, local communities are doomed if reforms are not put in place at the federal level Stewart Battle, 11517 36 Avenue NE in Seattle, is also a member of the LaRouche Political Action Committee, and he has been before the Council in the past. From his standpoint, passage of the Glass Steagall Act is necessary to protect the country's failing financial system and avert a national crisis CONSENT AGENDA a Approval of Minutes: 6/21/10 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #354190 354447 and #201007061 in the amount of $589,481 59 c Accept as complete the Tukwila 205 Levee Tree Removal project (Contract #10 -059) with Coby Construction; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $144,395 88) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Surplus Fire Equipment. 1. A resolution declaring 15 Fire Department medical backboards surplus and authorizing their donation. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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, DECLARING 15 MEDICAL BACKBOARDS SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THEIR TRANSFER TO A ZONE 3 SHARED RESOURCE, MCI 81 (MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT APPARATUS), HOSTED BY THE MAPLE VALLEY FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DEPARTMENT. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1719. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 Page 3 of 6 2. A resolution declaring two aged and obsolete Fire Department Amkus Rescue Systems and accessory equipment surplus and authorizing their donation. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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, DECLARING TWO AGED AND OBSOLETE AMKUS RESCUE SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DONATION MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1720. b. 2010 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. (The Council may: Refer the proposal as is to the Planning Commission for further review; or Modify the proposal and refer to the Planning Commission for further review; or Defer consideration until a later time to get more information; or Reject the proposal.) MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REFER THE PROPOSAL AS IS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND A RECOMMENDATION.* Frank Firmani, 2400 NW 80 Street, #162, in Seattle, explained he is confident they can work proactively with neighbors and the Friends of the Duwamish during the planning process. Mayor Haggerton asked if he is speaking in favor of the motion, and Mr Firmani responded in the affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. c. Noise Regulations: 1. An ordinance updating regulations relating to noise as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 8.22 to clarify definitions, requirements and enforcement and repealing Ordinance No. 2002. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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, UPDATING REGULATIONS RELATING TO NOISE, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.22, "NOISE," TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 2002, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2293. 2. An ordinance amending the Zoning Code to reflect changes based on new noise regulations. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 Page 4 of 6 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. 2119, 2135, 2235 AND 2251, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, "ZONING CODE," TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE ZONING CODE AND ITS PROVISIONS TO REFLECT CHANGES TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.22, "NOISE PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2294. d. Budget: Administration presentation on Parks Recreation cost of services. Discussion only. Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a summary of this issue. At the May 24,' 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting, staff presented proposals for reducing the Parks and Recreation Department budget by $448,000 (approximately 12 A summary of the 10 proposed service reductions is included in the agenda packet as Attachment A. The City Council requested that staff prepare additional information regarding the total cost of providing recreation programs, to include Direct, Indirect and Facility costs. At the suggestion of Council President Robertson, staff sought the assistance of an external accounting consultant. Staff selected the FCS Group of Bellevue, WA to assist in the cost analysis. FCS has successfully performed similar work for Tukwila in the past. Senior Programs Youth/Teen Programs General Programs Rentals and Operations Volunteers and Events Total Summary of Direct and Indirect Cost Recovery Recreation Programs Overhead Direct Total Admin Direct Total Cost Cost Costs Costs Total Costs Revenues Recovery Recovery 191,623 430,045 621,668 54,020 1 13% 9% 311,910 681,351 993,262 232,944 1 34% 23% 209,461 503,051 712,513 197,890 39% 28% 163,312 318,647 481,959 275,079 86% 57% 105,413 228,565 333,978 1 0% 0% 981,720 2,161,660 3,143,380 759,933 1 35% 24% Direct Costs are generally those costs directly attributable to a specific program, including cost of compensation for program staff, supplies and contracted services specifically needed to provide the program. Resolution No. 1536 which established policies for setting recreation and aquatic program and class fees, defines "Direct Costs" as those costs directly related to the specific operation of the activity, such as balls, field or building rental, umpires or trophies for sports leagues, or instructor wages and supplied materials. Eliminating a specific program will result in immediate cost savings equivalent to Direct Costs. Indirect costs generally include the cost of maintaining and operating facilities, overhead related to citywide staff support (finance, human resources, administration, etc), and overhead related to recreation staff management and oversight. As defined by Resolution No. 1536, "Indirect Costs" are costs included as part of the general operating expenses of all recreation programs, such as brochure printing, Tukwila Community Center rooms and utilities maintenance, and City staff wages and salaries Eliminating a specific program will not automatically result in immediate savings in Indirect Costs For example, eliminating an individual recreation class held at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC) may not result in a measurable reduction in maintenance and operating costs or in citywide overhead costs. After working with FCS on the recreation program and services cost analysis, there are multiple policy issues that should be addressed before final decisions regarding recreation program reductions can be made. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 Page 5 of 6 1. Should fees be revised to increase the percentage of Direct and Indirect Cost recovery? This would allow us to meet current budget targets with fewer program reductions, unless fee increases result in "pricing out" significant numbers of participants. 2. Should the percentage of cost recovery (and therefore the level of general fund subsidy) vary by type of program (i.e., Senior, Youth and Teen, General Programs, Rentals, and Volunteers Events)? 3. Should non residents pay more than residents for recreation programs or services? If so, what percentage? 4. Should the City continue to provide free room usage at TCC for resident non profits? Examples, Tukwila Children's Foundation, youth sports association, Girl Scouts, and Garden Club. The Councilmembers exchanged comments and suggestions regarding the above items and asked clarifying questions of staff. Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, summarized the Council discussion as follows Reference #1 above. The City should look at revising fees to increase the percentage of direct and indirect cost recovery, with awareness given to the issue of pricing out participants such that the program no longer provides a service. Reference #2 above. With regard to providing City subsidies to programs, the priority ranking is Youth and Teen at the top; Senior programs as second; General programs as third; and Rentals would involve every attempt to achieve full cost recovery The Volunteers and Events category involves events such as Tukwila Days and the Family 4 City administration will review the volunteers and events category further and come back with a recommendation. Reference #3 above. Non residents should pay more than residents for recreation programs and services. As this is reviewed, there will be attentiveness given to the impacts that could occur if non residents were priced out of a program, such that the program had to be cancelled. The inter- relationships between programs will also be taken into consideration. Reference #4 above. Free room use for resident non profits should continue as it is not a major cost item. There will be attentiveness given to the possibility that other rents may be foregone in the process Additionally, consideration will be given to how other departments are charged for the use of the facility, with a recommendation forthcoming. Also, those programs that have a low threshold of non resident to resident use will be reviewed for possible elimination or be curtailed. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the June 29, 2010 groundbreaking event at the Museum of Flight space gallery The museum has applied to receive a NASA space shuttle. On June 30, 2010, the Mayor attended the SCORE jail administrative board meeting. On July 2, 2010, the Mayor was notified by staff from Representative Adam Smith's Office that the appropriation of $44 million for temporary repairs for the Howard Hanson Dam has been moved onto the Senate. Additionally, the Mayor attended the Family 4 event at the Starfire facility. Mayor Haggerton reported the map in the recent edition of the Hazelnut regarding the Southcenter Parkway construction project extending to Segale Park Drive C is in error. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the June 29, 2010 groundbreaking event at the Museum of Flight space gallery and the Family 4 event at the Starfire facility. Councilmember Hernandez attended the Tukwila Government Affairs Committee meeting on July 6, 2010, and she will be hosting the Council Coffee Chat on July 10, 2010 at the Starbucks on Interurban Avenue at 10:00 a.m. c. Staff There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010 Page 6 of 6 d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reminded the Councilmembers of the small group meeting with SeaTac on July 8, 2010. (A quorum of the Council will not be present during the meeting.) MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hernandez encouraged City staff to buy locally, which will provide sales tax revenue to the City. Council President Robertson distributed documents regarding the status of the budget review. The City is striving to make changes that are long -term and are currently at 60% of the goal ADJOURNMENT 9:06 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. zi F1aggerton Christy O'Flahy, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/19/2010