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Home My WebLink About2014-03-03 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting March 3, 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 7:02 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; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. Announcement Mayor Haggerton announced that the March 10, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. Additionally, Council President Quinn relayed that the March Council Coffee Chat (originally scheduled for March 8) has been rescheduled to March 15, 2014. There are upcoming "Community Conversation" events regarding the Comprehensive Plan, and it was determined that rescheduling the Council Chat would be beneficial. Council President Quinn will be hosting the Council Coffee Chat on March 15, 2014 (Billy Baroos at Foster Golf Course from 10:00 a.m.- Noon). CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/18/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #365633- 365738; #140100, #140202 - 140205 in the amount of $1,535,555.80 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance approving and authorizing the proposed 402 Baker Boulevard Development Agreement with MRFH, LLC, for the Odin Brewery. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 2 of 5 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED 402 BAKER BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MRFH, LLC, A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2432. b. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2384 §3, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 16.60.020, to revise requirements for designation of landmarks. 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, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2384 §3, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 16.60.020, TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2433. c. Authorize staff to move forward with creating three Fire Department pipeline positions. (No additional funding required.) MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CREATING THREE FIRE DEPARTMENT PIPELINE POSITIONS. (No additional funding required.) MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Authorize staff to proceed with the application process for the 2014 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant in the amount of $391,272, with a City match of $20,593 for the replacement of the Fire Department radios and operating system. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE 2014 FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $391,272 WITH A CITY MATCH OF $20,593 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIOS AND OPERATING SYSTEM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. False alarm fees: (1) An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1363, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 8.08.040, to increase fines relating to false alarms. MOVED BY SEAL, 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. 1363 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.08.040, "FALSE ALARM — FINES," TO INCREASE FINES RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 3 of 5 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2434. (2) A resolution adopting a false alarm fee schedule. 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 A FALSE ALARM FEE SCHEDULE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* It was clarified that this increase is not a revenue generator as there are costs associated with responding to false alarms; the intent is to change behavior of those with recurring false alarms. Additionally, the majority of false alarms do not come from residential homes. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1818. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that he will be attending the upcoming National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Washington D.C. along with Councilmembers Kruller and Seal. The Mayor conveyed that he served on the NLC Information Technology Committee (ITC) for a number of years in the past. While he did not apply for membership to be on the committee this year, he will attend those meetings during the conference due to the significance of the issues undertaken by the committee. He has chosen not to be a member of the committee due to the out -of -town time commitments. There is a great deal going on in the City of Tukwila, and he wants to commit his time and attention to our local issues. The Mayor attended the SCORE jail meeting this past week, where the discussion was focused on the growing inmate population and hiring of additional staff to meet the needs. The inmate population has increased from approximately 400 a day to 626 -700 per day. The capacity for the facility is 800 inmates. He also attended the Cascade Water Alliance Board Meeting via teleconference. A report was compiled regarding the effects of utility rates on low income families. However, there is some evidence that the focus is on the impacts to senior citizens and veterans and not the general population. He requested that the report be provided to Tukwila for review by the City Council once it is finalized. Additionally, the Mayor reported that Tukwila is featured in a Comcast "Neighborhoods" segment available on YouTube. The Councilmembers have been sent a link to the video. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported that 2 of his neighbors endured significant water damage due to the failure of hoses on the toilet tank and hot water heater in their homes. Fortunately, there were quick responses from the Fire and Police Departments and the vendor. He offered the reminder that these hoses should be checked and changed every 5 years. Councilmember Robertson reported that on March 1, 2014, he attended emergency training sponsored by the State that included an update on first aid. Council President Quinn attended and provided welcoming comments at the grand opening of the Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) office at the Southcenter Mall on February 26, 2014. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Seal attended the King County LEOFF1 Board Meeting on February 26, 2014. LEOFF1 involves those retired firefighters and police officers who are entitled to lifetime medical benefits. Councilmember Seal is a member of the LEOFF1 board. She also reported that she will be forwarding additional information regarding homelessness to the Council. Councilmember Hougardy attended the grand opening of the Seattle Southside Visitor Services (SSVS) office at the Southcenter Mall (near Sears) on February 26, 2014. Councilmember Kruller reported that she attended the Rotary Club monthly social event at Billy Baroos on February 27, 2014. Additionally, on March 3, 2014 she signed up for CSA (Community Supports Agriculture) through the Tukwila Community Center (TCC). She is able to order produce now and it will be delivered fresh to TCC for her to pickup. She said it is a great program that supports local agriculture and a healthy lifestyle. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Kruller asked if there was a progress report regarding the residential development issues (discussed under Citizen Comments at the 2/18/14 Council Meeting). Mr. Cline indicated that a report is being prepared for the Council on this issue. It was determined the item would be brought to the March 11, 2014 Community Affairs and Parks Committee. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Council President Quinn referenced an exchange of letters between the Council and Mayor regarding organizational changes that had come up at a prior Council meeting. From his perspective the issues have been resolved. Mayor Haggerton expressed appreciation for the follow -up and expressed that, in his view, the concerns of the Council were addressed and the plans are moving forward. There was Council consensus that there were no additional issues requiring resolution. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 2014 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 7:34 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Jim Hag•- •n Ma or /, Christy O'Flalrty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/17/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/18/14