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Tukwila City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
July 19, 2010- 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 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, Kathy Hougardy, and De'Sean Quinn
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn
Hunstock, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development
Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Martin Grisham, Acting Assistant Fire Chief; Derek Speck,
Economic Development Administrator; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
a. Presentation of a donation by Girl Scout Troop #41601 to the Police Department K -9 Unit
Becky Hettman, Troop Leader
Becky Hettman, Leader of Girl Scout Troop #41601, introduced Dawn Hettman who came forward to
explain the purpose of the donation to the Police Department. Other troop members in attendance were
Tahnie Johnson, Amanda Kato, Chauntelle Roush, April Hettman and troop leader, Jeanne Schroeder.
Dawn Hettman, troop member, explained her troop was striving to earn a Bronze Award which is given
when the troop takes on a project to "make the world a better place The troop members learned of
Tukwila's K -9 dog, Gino, being stabbed and they wanted to acquire bullet proof vests for both Gino and
Stryker. They had various fundraising events to include a spaghetti feed and silent auction.
The Girl Scouts from Troop #41601 presented a donation in the amount of $2,200.00 to the Tukwila
Police Department for the acquisition of bullet proof vests for the K -9 unit.
Officers James Sturgill and Eric DeVries and K -9 dog, Stryker, accepted the donation on behalf of the
Tukwila Police Department and thanked the members of Troop #41601 for their contribution.
The Mayor and City Councilmembers applauded the efforts and contribution of the Girl Scouts and their
troop leaders for this donation to the City.
b. Presentation of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Above and Beyond
award to the City of Tukwila and the Police Department Jim Shepherd, ESGR State Chair
Jim Shepherd, ESGR State Chair, and Larry Kirchner, ESGR King County Chair, were in attendance to
present this award to the City of Tukwila.
Mr. Shepherd explained the "Above and Beyond" award is given in limited numbers by State ESGR
committees. It recognizes employers at the state and local level who have gone above and beyond the
legal requirements for granting leave and providing support for military duty by their employees
Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Kirchner presented David Haynes, Police Chief, with the ESGR "Above and
Beyond" award
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Mr Kirchner indicated that Tukwila Police Officer Steven Donnelly nominated the City for the Freedom
Award, which is the highest honor that is awarded and speaks to the City's commitment toward members
of the National Guard and Reserves.
The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Shepherd and Mr Kirchner for recognizing the City with the
"Above and Beyond" award.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mary Hulvey, Tukwila Code Enforcement Officer, expressed appreciation to Kimberly Matej, Council
Analyst, and the Equity and Diversity Commission for their assistance in helping clean up 5 properties in
the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 7/6/10 (Regular)
b Approval of Vouchers #354448 354675 and 201007161, 201007192- 201007193 in the amount of
$1,840,695 47
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. An ordinance adopting the 2009 State Building Code, the Washington Cities Electrical Code,
and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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 NOS. 2121 (PART), 2157 (PART), 2171 (PART) AND 2249
(PART) AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16 04, "BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTING THE 2009 STATE BUILDING CODE; THE
WASHINGTON CITIES ELECTRICAL CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; 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 2295.
b. Authorize the Mayor to enter into the first amendment to Settlement Agreement #08 -056 with
Darryl Doak, Sr., Estrella Doak, Darryl Doak, Jr. and Doak Homes.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT #08 -056 WITH DARRYL DOAK, SR.,
ESTRELLA DOAK, DARRYL DOAK, JR. AND DOAK HOMES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
c. An ordinance relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of $1,900,000 par
value of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010A and $3,970,000 par value Limited
Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010B to provide funds with which to pay the cost of
Southcenter Parkway Improvements and emergency response capital equipment.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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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
OF $1,900,000 PAR VALUE OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2010A, AND $3,970,000 PAR VALUE LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2010B (TAXABLE BUILD AMERICA BONDS DIRECT PAYMENT),
OF THE CITY FOR GENERAL CITY PURPOSES TO PROVIDE FUNDS WITH WHICH
TO PAY THE COST OF SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT; FIXING THE DATE, FORM,
MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF THE BONDS,
ESTABLISHING A BOND REDEMPTION FUND AND PROJECT FUNDS; APPROVING
THE SALE AND PROVIDING FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE BONDS TO SEATTLE
NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ.*
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, explained the bonds were priced today at a 3 06% interest rate,
representing almost $100,000 in savings to the City from the anticipated interest rate of 3.25%
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2296.
d. A resolution establishing a Seattle Southside Visitors' Center Change Fund level.
MOVED BY QUINN, 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,
ESTABLISHING A SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VISITOR CENTER CHANGE FUND LEVEL; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1676.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1721.
e. Budget Items:
1. An ordinance establishing new regulations regarding Revenue Generating Regulatory License.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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 NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING REVENUE GENERATING REGULATORY
LICENSES TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.62, "REVENUE
GENERATING REGULATORY LICENSES PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Council President Robertson indicated this issue was discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting
and a public meeting was conducted.
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Mayor Haggerton called for public comments, and no comments were received
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2297.
2. An ordinance extending the City Utility Tax Sunset provision.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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. 2258 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 3.54, EXTENDING THE CITY UTILITY TAX SUNSET PROVISION, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Council President Robertson indicated this issue was discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting
and a public meeting was conducted.
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments, and no comments were received.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2298.
3. An ordinance revising the City's Business License Fee schedule.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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. 2179 §2 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 5.04, REVISING THE CITY'S BUSINESS LICENSE FEE SCHEDULE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Council President Robertson indicated this issue was discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting
and a public meeting was conducted.
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments, and no comments were received.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2299.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton read a letter from the Washington State Finance Officers' Association recognizing
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, for ongoing educational excellence Mr. Hunstock has received this
recognition for the last 4 years, and he is also the Vice President of the Puget Sound Finance Officers'
Association and is on the Education Committee.
The Mayor and Council congratulated Mr. Hunstock on this achievement and the good work he does for
the City.
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Mayor Haggerton reported that on July 14, 2010, he traveled to the home of Anna Bernhard with the
Council President and 5 staff members to present her with the "Treasure of Tukwila" award Ms.
Bernhard, who is ill, was very appreciative of both the award and the visit by City officials.
Additionally, on July 14, 2010 the Mayor attended the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee (PIC)
meeting It was announced at that meeting that Crisis Diversion Facilities (CDFs) have been located
within the City of Seattle. At that same meeting, the King County Joint Recommendations Committee
asked the PIC to make a recommendation to the Board of Directors to eliminate housing being built along
the Green River inundation areas. The PIC chose not to make that recommendation.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez attended the July 13, 2010 Fire Exploratory Committee meeting for which she
is the Chair. The Committee has agreed to meet once a week. On July 14, 2010 she attended the South
County Economic Development Initiative (SCEDI) meeting for Councilmember Hougardy, and on July 15,
2010 she attended the Chamber of Commerce after -hours event.
Council President Robertson indicated the event at Ms. Bernhard's home on July 14, 2010 was very
meaningful. He thanked Councilmember Hougardy for nominating Anna for the "Treasure of Tukwila"
award and the Mayor for an exemplary job of acknowledging Anna's contributions
Councilmember Seal thanked the Arts Commission for their continued support for the CASTT
performances at Foster High School. This was the 8 year she has participated in the performances.
Councilmember Quinn commended the Mayor and staff for working through the Crisis Diversion Facilities
issue. Additionally, Mr. Quinn reported that he represented the City of Tukwila at the Seafair Pow Wow at
Discovery Park on July 17, 2010.
c. Staff
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, reported the Department of Ecology has set the date for the public
hearing on Tukwila's Shoreline Master Program as September 29, 2010. This will be during the 30 -day
comment period. Once that has been completed, their comments will be compiled and brought to the City
Council for consideration and final action
Mr. Lancaster reported the City of Tukwila was given an honorable mention at the Washington State
American Planning Association awards ceremony for the Walk and Roll Plan. Additionally, the City has
been awarded $52,929.43 for the design of the Duwamish Gardens Habitat Restoration project by the
King Conservation District.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst was not present.
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ADJOURNMENT
7:40 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Haggerton
Christy O'Flahe}fy, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/2/2010