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City Hall Council Chambers October 18, 2010— 7:00 P.M.
90 i MINUTES
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 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.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shawn Hunstock, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Bob
Giberson, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Mike Villa, Assistant Chief of
Police, Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Stephanie Brown,
Human Resources Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Christy O'Flaherty, City
Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. 2010 Best Workplace for Recycling and Waste Reduction Award
Mayor Haggerton presented Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, with the 2010 award for "Best Workplace for
Recycling and Waste Reduction This award is granted on an annual basis by the King County
Department of Natural Resources and Parks Solid Waste Division. This year the City of Tukwila is one of
75 companies that received the award for the City employee's recycling program. Ms Fox manages this
program, and she provided examples of some of the effective recycling techniques used by City
employees, to include: Conversion to a mixed system for paper and cans; Recycling and environmental
information stands placed in City facilities; Opportunities for employees to sign an "Earth Day Pledge" to
implement money and resource conserving measures.
The Mayor and City Councilmembers congratulated Ms. Fox for her work on this important program.
b. Status of City Health Insurance Plan Doug Evans, President, R. L. Evans and Associates
Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director, introduced Doug Evans, President of R. L. Evans and
Associates, the City's health care consultant. Mr. Evans has 25 years of experience working with
agencies of all sizes in the public and private sector.
Mr. Evans gave an overview of the City of Tukwila's health insurance plan. The plan was established in
1990, and premiums are transferred each month from operating funds into the 502 Self- Insured fund.
The premiums are calculated each year based on the plan activity, claim cost trends, and reserve
requirements. The State Risk Manager's Office monitors and audits the plan funding The City is
responsible for claims costs and has hired a third party administrator, Healthcare Management
Administrators, to provide this service. Additionally, the City purchases insurance coverage for protection
against very large claims.
Mr Evans stated the actual costs of claims between 2004 and 2010 only went up 12.7 which is "really,
really good." Trends right now in health insurance costs are showing an increase of 13% a year
Additionally, Mr. Evans explained that the $5 million in reserves is "above satisfactory." Smaller
organizations are prone to fluctuations, and having more in reserves than is required by the state is
prudent.
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The Councilmembers asked questions of Mr. Evans and thanked him for the update regarding the City's
health insurance plan.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS
Boards and Commission Appointments:
Human Services Advisory Board:
Confirm the reappointment of Terra Straight to Position #1 and the appointment of Nina Williams to
Position #2, on the Human Services Advisory Board, with both terms expiring 4/30/13.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
TERRA STRAIGHT TO POSITION #1 AND THE APPOINTMENT OF NINA WILLIAMS TO POSITION
#2, ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH BOTH TERMS EXPIRING 4/30/13.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Equity and Diversity Commission:
Confirm the reappointments of Brenna Arnesen to Position #6 and Carolyn Barge to Position #9, both
terms expiring 7/31/12 and the appointments of Mary Hulvey to Position #4 and Mellody Mathes to
Position #5, both terms expiring 7/31/12 and Aaron Dragonov to Position #8, with a term expiring 7/31/11
to the Equity and Diversity Commission.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
BRENNA ARNESEN TO POSITION #6 AND CAROLYN BARGE TO POSITION #9, BOTH TERMS
EXPIRING 7/31/12 AND THE APPOINTMENTS OF MARY HULVEY TO POSITION #4 AND MELLODY
MATHES TO POSITION #5, BOTH TERMS EXPIRING 7/31/12 AND AARON DRAGONOV TO
POSITION #8, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/11 TO THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board:
Confirm the reappointments of Abdisamad Egan to Position #2, Mike West to Position #6, Jeffrey Baker
to Position #8 and the appointment of Jerry Thornton Sr. to Position #4, with all terms expiring 3/31/14 to
the Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
ABDISAMAD EGAN TO POSITION #2, MIKE WEST TO POSITION #6, JEFFREY BAKER TO
POSITION #8 AND THE APPOINTMENT OF JERRY THORNTON SR. TO POSITION #4, WITH ALL
TERMS EXPIRING 3/31/14 TO THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS' ADVISORY
BOARD. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Library Advisory Board:
Confirm the reappointments of Marie Parrish to Position #3 and Linda McLeod to Position #5 on the
Library Advisory Board, with both terms expiring 12/31/11.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARIE
PARRISH TO POSITION #3 AND LINDA MCLEOD TO POSITION #5 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY
BOARD, WITH BOTH TERMS EXPIRING 12/31/11. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: (no set terms)
Confirm the appointment of Kelly McMeckin to Position #8 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF KELLY
MCMECKIN TO POSITION #8 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED
7 -0.
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Parks Commission:
Confirm the reappointment of Sean Albert to Position #1 on the Parks Commission, with a term expiring
3/31/13
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SEAN
ALBERT TO POSITION #1 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/13.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Planning Commission:
Confirm the reappointments of Margaret Bratcher to Position #2 and George Malina to Position #5 on the
Planning Commission, with both terms expiring 3/31/14.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET
BRATCHER TO POSITION #2 AND GEORGE MALINA TO POSITION #5 ON THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, WITH BOTH TERMS EXPIRING 3/31/14. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jim Curfman, 13928 51 Avenue South, spoke regarding the possible closure of Fire Station 52. His wife
Sheila, and son, Jamie, accompanied him to the podium. Mr Curfman explained that his 16 -year old son,
Jamie, has a serious heart condition. His medical needs are so severe that his life could be in jeopardy if
there was a delay in response time by the Fire Department. While there are other fire stations in the
area, Station 52 would be able to provide the quickest response to Jamie in the event of a medical
emergency.
CONSENT AGENDA
a Approval of Minutes: 10/4/10 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers #355775 355901 and 101002 101004, 101006 101007 in the amount of
$1,492,158.50
c. Accept as complete the Stormwater Lift Station #18 Improvements (Contract #09 -148) with Ro -Con
Equipment Specialists, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release
procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $302,387.03). (from the Surface Water Fund)
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the King Conservation District to receive grant
funding for the Duwamish Gardens site in the amount of $52,929.34.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING FOR
THE DUWAMISH GARDENS SITE IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,929.34. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc. for the Surface Water
Comprehensive Plan update in the amount of $141,036.00. (funding to be taken from the Surface
Water Fund)
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL, INC. FOR THE SURFACE WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,036.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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c. A Resolution ordering the cancellation of past -due accounts receivable and returned check
write -offs.
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,
ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF PAST -DUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND
RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1726.
d. A Resolution of the City Council expressing its collective position opposing Washington State
Initiatives 1100 and 1105. Titles: Initiative Measures No. 1100 and 1105 concern liquor (beer, wine
and spirits) <Public Comments will be accepted>
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,
EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE POSITION OPPOSING WASHINGTON STATE
INITIATIVES 1100 AND 1105.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
Barbara Bader, 13660 Military Road South, questioned whether it was appropriate for the Council to pick
2 initiatives out of all of those on the ballot and take a position on them.
Council President Robertson indicated these initiatives have an impact on City finances and public safety
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, explained that State law allows the Council to take a collective action on
a ballot measure.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1727.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton attended the ribbon cutting event for Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Phases II
and III on October 13, 2010 The City of Tukwila was awarded a plaque in recognition of the successful
partnerships involved in bringing this project to fruition. On October 15, 2010 a Press Conference
occurred at the South Park Bridge that was attended by state, county and local officials. Due to funding
from the TIGER II grant, the $34 million necessary to rebuild the bridge has been acquired. On October
16, 2010, the Mayor attended the new Ashley Furniture store ribbon cutting event.
Mayor Haggerton referenced some statements made at the October 11, 2010 Council meeting under
Citizen Comments. There had been comments made about the purchase of fire boats and black and
white Police cars. The Mayor clarified that the purchase of the fire boats that came in under $40,000
each was the result of negotiated pricing that garnered the City a discount of $5,000 per boat. The
replacement of Police cars with black and white vehicles resulted in a $10,000 savings per vehicle over
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the previous cars. Additionally, the Police cars will be accumulating 100,000 miles instead of 60,000
miles prior to replacement.
Councilmember Ekberg thanked the Mayor for the clarification as there is some misunderstanding in the
community, to include the belief that the City is closing a fire station. He appreciates anything that can be
done to get the correct facts out to the citizens.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended the grand opening of the K G store on October 8, 2010
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Fire Exploratory Committee and Equity and Diversity
Commission meetings on October 7, 2010. She also attended the Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce meeting on October 8, 2010. Ms. Hernandez also attended the ribbon cutting events for TIB
Phases II and III on October 13, 2010 and for Ashley Furniture on October 16, 2010
Council President Robertson attended a class at Valley Com for elected officials on October 16, 2010
He reminded the Council of the Special Work Session on October 19, 2010 where the Council will discuss
the proposals presented by City Administration at the September 27, 2010 Council meeting The meeting
on October 19 will be for Council discussion on the proposals and will not include public input.
Councilmember Seal indicated she will be volunteering at the CARE (Clothes Are Really Expensive)
event at Cascade Elementary School on October 21, 2010. She invited everyone to attend this event that
typically serves 400 -500 families. There will be tables with clothes, as well as multiple community
agencies to provide assistance and services to families
Councilmember Hougardy attended the Fire Exploratory Committee meeting on October 7, 2010 and the
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce event on October 8, 2010. She also attended the South
County Economic Development Initiative (SCEDI) meeting on October 13, 2010. Ms. Hougardy also
hosted the Council Coffee Chat on October 16, 2010, where approximately 14 people were in attendance
and the primary focus involved code enforcement issues. There was discussion about the possibility of a
community code enforcement advisory group. She thanked Chuck Parrish and Barbara Bader for their
assistance during this event. She asked Mr Parrish to provide comments from the Council Coffee Chat.
Chuck Parrish, 4430 South 150 Street, indicated there was a great deal of discussion about code
enforcement. He has met with Bob Benedicto, the Building Official, to gain a better understanding of the
criteria and standards. In his view, it may be a good idea to have an advisory board.
Councilmember Seal indicated that possibly the Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board
may have a component that would cover this.
Mayor Haggerton indicated the pros and cons would be reviewed, and information shared with the
Council.
Councilmember Quinn indicated that with regard to ballot issues, he noted there had been discussion
regarding the Criminal Justice Sales Tax, and there was not unanimous support from the Finance and
Safety Committee to bring it forward. The review of Initiatives 1100 and 1105 showed direct impacts to
the City, which brought about the decision to adopt a resolution.
c. Staff
Shawn Hunstock, Acting City Administrator, indicated it has been determined that City business licenses
can be withheld for non payment of outstanding City debts, utility bills, inspection fees, etc. A policy will
be forthcoming
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d. City Attorney
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated that in an effort to reduce overtime in the City, a change in
working hours was made to five, eight -hour days This decision was challenged by a small bargaining
unit in the Fire Department. The challenge was upheld by the Public Employment Relations Commission
(PERC), and it is necessary to read the following statement into the record (copy of notice required to be
attached to minutes)
"The Washington Public Employment Relations Commission conducted a legal proceeding in which all
parties had the opportunity to present evidence and argument. The Commission ruled that the City of
Tukwila committed unfair labor practices in violation of state collective bargaining laws, and ordered us to
post this notice to employees:
WE UNLAWFULLY required day -shift Fire Prevention Officers to work a schedule consisting of five eight
hour shifts without first bargaining any changes in hours of work with the union.
To Remedy Our Unfair Labor Practices:
WE WILL restore the status quo ante by reinstating the hours of work which existed for all affected
bargaining unit employees prior to the unilateral change in work schedules found unlawful in this order
and by reimbursing all affected bargaining unit employees any sick leave and vacation time that they
used as a result of the employer's unilateral act.
WE WILL give notice to and, upon request, negotiate in good faith with the International Association of
Fire Fighters, Local 2088, before making changes in work schedules for bargaining unit employees
WE WILL NOT, in any other manner, interfere with, restrain, or coerce our employees in the exercise of
their collective bargaining rights under the laws of the State of Washington
Dated 10/15/2010, City of Tukwila, (signed) By Jim Haggerton, Authorized Representative."
The notice was posted on key City bulletin boards on October 15 and will remain posted for 60
consecutive days.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings
ADJOURNMENT
8:16 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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LEGAL PROCEEDING IN WHICH ALL PARTIES HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT
EVIDENCE AND ARGUMENT. THE COMMISSION RULED THAT THE CITY OF TUKWILA
COMMITTED UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES IN VIOLATION OF STATE COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING LAWS, AND ORDERED US TO POST THIS NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES:
WE UNLAWFULLY required day -shift Fire Prevention Officers to work a schedule consisting of five
eight -hour shifts without first bargaining any changes in hours of work with the union.
TO REMEDY OUR UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES:
WE WILL restore the status quo ante by reinstating the hours of work which existed for all affected
bargaining unit employees prior to the unilateral change in work schedules found unlawful in this order
and by reimbursing all affected bargaining unit employees any sick leave and vacation time that they used
as a result of the employer's unilateral act.
WE WILL give notice to and, upon request, negotiate in good faith with the International Association of
Fire Fighters, Local 2088, before making changes in work schedules for bargaining unit employees.
WE WILL NOT, in any other manner, interfere with, restrain, or coerce our employees in the exercise of
their collective bargaining rights under the laws of the State of Washington.
DATED: l 0 /c CITY OF TUKWILA
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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE AND MUST
NOT BE DEFACED BY ANYONE.
This notice must remain posted for 60 consecutive days, and must not be altered or covered by any other
material. Questions about this notice or compliance with the Commission's order may be directed to the
Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), 112 Henry Street NE, Suite 300, PO Box 40919,
Olympia, Washington 98504 -0919 Telephone. (360) 570 -7300 The full decision will be published on
PERC's web site, www.nerc.wa.gov