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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-02-18 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting February 18, 2014 — 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 7:01 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, Dennis Robertson, De'Sean Quinn, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, and Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. Councilmember Duffie requested a moment of silence to acknowledge Mayor Haggerton's grandson who has been hospitalized due to an accident. APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the appointment of Stephen Wheeler to Position #3 on the Civil Service Commission, with a term expiring 12/31/2019. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN WHEELER TO POSITION #3 ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2019.* Mayor Haggerton indicated that Mr. Wheeler is a retired Tukwila firefighter and thanked him for his willingness to continue giving back to the City. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mr. Wheeler expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve. b. Confirm the appointment of Julie Lee to Position #4 on the Park Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JULIE LEE TO POSITION #4 ON THE PARK COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Confirm the appointment of Hassan Abdi as the Student Representative on the Park Commission, with a term expiring June 2015. (Date of expiration will be based on graduation date.) MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF HASSAN ABDI AS THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PARK COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 2015. (Date of expiration will be based on graduation date.) MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 2 of 8 CITIZEN COMMENTS Ann Barstow, 5930 South 149th Street, indicated she came before the Council in 2009 regarding development in her neighborhood. At that time her concerns were about the ugly cement jersey blocks usually seen along freeways, the height of the property and the dirt moved above the retaining wall, and the water runoff that pools up in her backyard that never occurred before this development. All of those things continue today. While she recognizes that development occurs, when this all started she came to the Council and nothing was done. Two houses have now gone up, and the first floor of the third house was built 4 feet above the foundation. That house is towering, and the impact to her property and the surrounding properties is not acceptable. They are seeking relief and input from the Council on next steps. Michael Moore, 5936 South 149th Street, indicated he is also here to discuss the development referenced by Ms. Barstow. He also came here 4 -5 years ago concerned about this development. At that time he invited the Council to visit the property, and no one came forward to do that. In his view, no one on the Council would allow the conditions that exist on his property to occur in their own neighborhoods. His property has been devalued. The property behind his house was at grade level with his property and now sits 10 feet above his property. A 40 -foot house is going up behind him that has destroyed his privacy and the probability of selling his home. It is not fair that the surrounding neighbors had no input into this situation. (Pictures of the development were distributed to the Councilmembers.) The Councilmembers discussed the issues surrounding the citizen comments and asked clarifying questions of Ms. Barstow and Mr. Moore. The Councilmembers acknowledged their concerns regarding drainage, property elevation, retaining walls, and notification to adjoining property owners. They were encouraged to submit specific questions in writing to better facilitate a response. Mayor Haggerton explained that typically an inspector is at a job site every step of the way to ensure a project is built to specifications. It will need to be determined if that occurred in this instance. The Councilmembers requested that City Administration look into these issues to include whether the house was built to code. David Cline, City Administrator, stated that information would be provided to Ms. Barstow and Mr. Moore as well as the full Council. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/3/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #365539- 365632; #140201 in the amount of $1,014,245.88. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 2 to contract #13 -029 with KPG, Inc., for construction management services for the East Marginal Way South Overlay and Repair Project in the amount of $189,503.82. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 2/10/14.) d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order Nos. 1 and 2 to the facility relocation agreement ( #13 -121) with Puget Sound Energy for utility relocation relating to the Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center Project in the amount of $75,914.80. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 2/10/14.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 THE TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (CEMP). Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 3 of 8 MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1816. b. A resolution establishing a City scholarship program for continuing education. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 CITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Seal summarized the changes from the last meeting that were made by the Council to the resolution and scholarship application, outlined on pages 53 -55 of the Council agenda packet. Councilmember Robertson expressed that he would like to see the scholarship amount be higher than $4,000 due to the costs of administering the program and providing an adequate amount of funding to qualifying students. The Councilmembers discussed the scholarship dollar amount and were supportive of considering a higher dollar amount after the program has been implemented and in place for a while. They will then have an opportunity to review reports and outcomes and make changes as necessary. The Councilmembers also discussed some language changes to the scholarship application and asked questions of Joyce Trantina in the Mayor's Office to gain clarification. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY EKBERG TO AMEND PORTIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (page 58 of the packet) TO READ: "List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities, and/ or employment experience. B. Most recent official high school transcript, or official record alternative ." MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO AMEND THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1817. c. An ordinance adopting the 2014 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan for the City of Tukwila, and repealing Ordinance Nos. 2207 and 2213. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN 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 A NEW PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2207 AND 2213; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 4 of 8 Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, introduced Ryan Mottau and Jonathan Pheanis from MIG Consulting, who have been working with the staff on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Mottau utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview of the process for adopting the plan, which is updated every 6 years based on the Growth Management Act. The RCO (Recreation and Conservation Office) also requires an updated plan for grant eligibility. The summary included the following key concepts: INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY • Moving listening sessions • National Night Out block party intercept • Education expert interviews • Community leader focus group • Staff advisory group BROAD OUTREACH Community questionnaire Community workshop Extended outreach UNDERSTANDING THE SYSTEM • Listening to the community • Discussing with staff and City leaders • Involving stakeholders • Refining the inventory • Referencing plans and policies • Identifying challenges and opportunities IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS • Accessible and connected parks and recreational opportunities • Safe, well maintained and integrated parks • Walking and biking, health and wellness • Socializing, gathering and a sense of community • Opportunities for all • Affordable and convenient opportunities PLAN INTEGRATION: STRATEGIC PLAN • Opportunities for all • Inviting and connected places • A sense of community • Health and wellness PLAN INTEGRATION: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal 1: Convenient and Connected System Goal 2: A Sense of Community Goal 3: Opportunities for All Goal 4: Safe, Inviting and Affordable Goal 5: Healthy People and Places PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS: CATEGORIES • Walking and Biking • Social Gathering • Organized Sports • Unstructured Play • River Access Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 5 of 8 • Physical Planning and Management • Forests and Waterways • Programs and Services • Communications and Partnerships FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION • Expanding funding flexibility — Pursuing grants — Refining impact fees — Applying criteria • Enhancing community relationships — Leveraging /managing volunteers — Building capacity • Maximizing capital projects — Interdepartmental /interagency collaboration — Communication and planning The consultants commended the staff from the Parks and Recreation Department for their work on this project. The Mayor and Councilmembers commented on the plan and asked clarifying questions of the consultants and thanked them for their good work. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2430. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kent for repairs to the Briscoe - Desimone Levee. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KENT FOR REPAIRS TO THE BRISCOE- DESIMONE LEVEE.* Councilmember Seal referenced inclusion of the language changes requested by the Council at the last Council meeting (beginning on page 68 of the packet). *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order #1 to contract #13 -181 with Green River Construction for the Sewer Repair at 6450 Southcenter Boulevard Project in the amount of $104,462.03. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT #13 -181 WITH GREEN RIVER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SEWER REPAIR AT 6450 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,462.03. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. An ordinance granting a non - exclusive franchise to tw telecom of washington, Ilc, legally authorized to conduct business in the State of Washington, for the purpose of constructing, operating, and maintaining a telecommunications system in certain public rights -of -way in the City, and repealing Ordinance No. 2231. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 6 of 8 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO tw telecom of washington llc, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 2231; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2431. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton participated in the first Business Vitality Forum at the Tukwila Community Center on February 12, 2014. On February 13 he attended the King County Climate Change meeting that was conducted by King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilmember Larry Phillips. On February 17 he attended the ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant. The Mayor announced that Kimberly Matej, Government Relations Manager, has accepted a job with AWC (Association of Washington Cities). Her last day with the City will be March 27, and he expressed appreciation for her contributions over the past 10 years. On February 18 staff from PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) met with the Mayor at City Hall to discuss Tukwila projects and have a tour of the City. There may be funding available through PSRC, and the Mayor talked with them about the Boeing Access Road Bridge as well as other projects. The Mayor thanked Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, for pursuing the stop sign issue on 51st Avenue South. This required extensive communications with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is expected that there will be changes made in the next few months that will facilitate removal of the stop sign, creating better access to the urban center. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the grand opening of Buffalo Wild Wings on February 17, 2014. He was pleased to hear that 4 Tukwila students are working at this restaurant. Mr. Duffie commented that when citizens have issues of concern, it is important that they bring those to the attention of the full Council. He commended Ms. Matej on her new position at AWC. Councilmember Robertson announced that he is now the Chair of the WRIA (Water Resource Inventory Area) 9 Management Committee. There are multiple agencies that interact with WRIA9, all with certain aspects of responsibility for our regional waterways. Council President Quinn expressed that he is on a Puget Sound Committee that will interact with WRIA9 and looks forward to working with Councilmember Robertson in that capacity. Councilmember Ekberg attended the grand opening of Buffalo Wild Wings on February 17, 2014. He also attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on February 14, where a speaker from Sound Transit provided an update on local issues. Mr. Ekberg noted that the Chamber honored Ardo - Khadra Hersi, a student from Foster High School, as the "student of the month." Councilmember Seal attended the February 13, 2014 Tukwila Rotary Club meeting and reminded the Council about the bowl -a -thon fundraiser to support the Tukwila Pantry. Teams are forming, and she encouraged all to participate. Ms. Seal recently saw a presentation by Camp Prime Time, which is a camp for disabled and seriously ill children in the White Pass area. It is no cost to the parents and presents amazing opportunities for families who are enduring challenges due to illness. They are always seeking volunteers, and she encouraged those interested to contact the camp about opportunities. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Hougardy attended the economic development meeting sponsored by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce on February 12, 2014. There was a focus on the significance of a "gem" in the community by way of Starfire and the Seattle Sounders. There was discussion regarding the need to tie the name "Tukwila" to these organizations. That same evening she participated in Jurassic Parliament training by Ann McFarlane, where it was emphasized that compromise is the only way to get things accomplished. Additionally, there was discussion that minority opinions must be respected, and in the end there is a responsibility to accept the decision of the majority. She also attended the Buffalo Wild Wings grand opening on February 17 and the Rotary Club meeting on February 13. Councilmember Kruller attended the Sound Cities Association PIC (Public Issues Committee) on February 12, 2014, where support was provided for the King County Transportation Board Ballot issue that will be coming up. An Interlocal Agreement regarding the funding measure will need to be executed by the involved cities. On February 13, she attended the Puget Sound Regional Transportation Policy Committee where discussion involved next generation aviation technologies, a report from the Transit Coordination of Central Puget Sound group regarding their coordinated effort with transit agencies throughout this region, and a PSRC comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the designation of a primary freight network that included information regarding BNSF in our area. She would like to see City Administration review this information to ensure it reflects the City's needs. After that meeting, she participated in the King County members Transportation Policy Board meeting regarding project selection, which is currently in the outreach process. She also attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on February 14. On February 15, she attended the Southcenter Rotary Club auction. She also attended the Buffalo Wild Wings grand opening on February 17, and she is pleased that there were 150 staff members there representing new jobs in Tukwila. She commended Economic Development staff and City Administration for their efforts in the community. She had the opportunity to observe students from Foster High School job shadowing the Finance Director and feels this is very beneficial for the community. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, explained the City is expanding outreach to schools by way of job shadowing, apprenticeships and internships in an effort to get more students in our school districts involved at City Hall. He also referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney The City Attorney was not present. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie said the demonstration on the pool cover was beneficial. Council President Quinn and Councilmember Seal received an invitation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation relating to homelessness. He would like to task the Council Analyst with acquiring background information on this issue. Council consensus existed for moving forward with acquiring information regarding homelessness. He offered congratulations to Ms. Matej on her new position at AWC. Council President Quinn referenced the Mayor's memorandum on the re- formation of the Regional Fire Authority Committee. He would like to identify 2 Councilmembers to serve on that Committee. Councilmember Seal commented that she had expressed an interest the last time and would like to be considered to serve on the Committee. Councilmember Kruller also expressed interest in serving on the Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 8 of 8 Committee. Councilmember Ekberg has served on the Committee in the past and would like to do so again to provide continuity. Council President Quinn said that as Council President, he is tasked with serving on this Committee and has done so in the past with Councilmembers Robertson and Ekberg. He would like to have as many Councilmembers be involved with this as possible, and it would be beneficial for 2 new Councilmembers to serve on the Committee. It is important that the members who do serve bring the information back to share with the full Council. He indicated he would get back to the Council with the decision. Councilmember Kruller said there will be a Council bowling team for the fundraising event for the Tukwila Pantry and she encouraged participation. ADJOURNMENT 8:56 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flah'rty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/3/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/4/14