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Home My WebLink About2014-04-21 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting April 21, 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; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS State of the Municipal Court. Judge Kimberly Walden Judge Walden utilized an electronic presentation to provide a summary of the Municipal Court's operations, with key points as follows: In 2013 the court caseload involved 6,000 charges and 13,900 hearings. The court is comprised of 6 specific operational areas: • Administration • Criminal • Jail Alternatives • Probation • Civil • Language Assistance Criminal Department: • Non - Traffic Crimes 1,600 cases • Theft 740 cases • Traffic Crimes 580 cases Criminal Department Future: • Resolve crowded calendar • Take advantage of specialty courts • Expand use of currently available technology Civil Department: Civil Department Future: Traffic Infractions 2,745 +5% • Expand on -line forms and hearing Non - Traffic Infractions 250 +25% opportunities Parking 360 -45% • On -line court scheduling for infraction Alliance One: hearings Collected at pay station $1.3 million • Explore ways to improve relicensing efforts Collected for Tukwila $210,000 Rent paid to Tukwila $ 10,500 Language Assistance: Language Assistance Future: • 971 cases required language interpreter • Work to improve on -line scheduling • 30 different languages • Expand specialized calendars • Net cost to City: $24,000 • State Interpreter Commission Member Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 2 of 6 Probation Department: Average 125 active probation cases Probation Department Future: • CLJ case management representative • 45% DUI • NCSC Sentencing Workshop • 30% Theft • Additional low cost in -house classes • 12% Domestic Violence • Consumer Awareness: 135 Attendees /net cost to City $375 • Revenue from SeaTac Probation $60,000 Jail Alternatives: Jail Alternatives Future: • Jail savings $180,000 • City Departments partnerships • Community Summit • School District assistance • Park detail Administration: Administration Future: • District and Municipal Judge's Association • State Gender and Justice Commission • District and Municipal Managers • State Case Management System Association • Trial Court Coordination Council • Misdemeanant Corrections Association • Expand work with School District • Court 4 Kids (C4K) • Faith -based community DV summit The Councilmembers commended Judge Walden and the entire court team for setting a high standard for court operations in the region and for implementing innovative solutions to complex issues. Mayor Haggerton expressed appreciation for going above and beyond in reaching out to the youth in the community with learning opportunities through mock trials. CITIZEN COMMENTS Robert Simmons, 13523 35th Avenue South, indicated he has lived in Tukwila for 15 years and would like to address parking issues on South 140th Street in the area of Tukwila International Boulevard that are causing public safety concerns. He provided photos of the area which were distributed to the Council and Mayor. While the area is posted with no parking signs, cars are parked on the sidewalk on a consistent basis, causing site visibility issues with regard to traffic and causing safety issues for pedestrians. He has talked with local businesses asking them to refuse service to those who park illegally and has contacted the Police Department to have cars ticketed or impounded. No relief has been provided toward these on- going problems, and he is requesting help from the Council to look into this matter. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Mr. Simmons and thanked him for coming to the meeting and conveying his concerns. The Council requested that City Administration work with Mr. Simmons to seek resolution to the issue. Mayor Haggerton confirmed that Mr. Simmons would be put in touch with City staff regarding next steps. Aisha Dahir, 2844 South Othello St., grew up in Tukwila and works with Global to Local. She referenced an agenda item on the recent Community Affairs and Parks (CAP) Committee meeting regarding the Community Transformation Grant and expressed appreciation regarding translation services and single gender opportunities. It is important that access to parks and recreation be available to all. Alma Villegas is the Community Programs Manager for Global to Local. She referenced the introduction of policies (based on the Community Transformation Grant) from the recent CAP meeting and relayed that for under - represented populations, language is a primary barrier in accessing services. She would like to see more work done around interpretation services and would also like to see a commitment toward single gender policies across various services. It is important that the City honor the commitment to access, and she hopes the policies will be here to stay forever. Zumara Abdalla, 3727 South 180th St., SeaTac, works with Global to Local and volunteers her services to assist with transportation related services for people going to the Tukwila Pool. The translation services and single gender opportunities are good for the community. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Kruller asked if the policies from the CAP meeting will be forthcoming to the full Council. Councilmember Robertson said the Parks and Recreation policies were brought to the CAP meeting as "Information Only." Two of the policies were withdrawn to be discussed with the MPD (Metropolitan Park District), and the two policies regarding translation services and single gender activities, relating solely to Parks and Recreation, were well received by the CAP Committee. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 4/7/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #366034- 366166; #140300 in the amount of $1,474,081,48 International Gateway East LLC (Sabey) for the City's Records Center facility in an amount not to exceed • . . • e . . . . .. - - ..•e - - - -- - -- -- - - -- - - -- - -- ... -- - • ° • (Refer to New Business) d. A resolution setting green fees for the City's Foster Golf Links. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 4/15/14.) RESOLUTION 1822. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Kruller removed Item C from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under New Business (below). *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A resolution authorizing the City's participation in the Community Connectivity Consortium MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY QUINN 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, AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY CONSORTIUM AND MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 1763. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1823. NEW BUSINESS The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda (above), to be discussed under New Business. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a 1 -year extension to the lease agreement ( #09 -083) with International Gateway East LLC (Sabey) for the City's Records Center facility in an amount not to exceed $96,000.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance and Safety Committee on 4/8/14.) Councilmember Kruller said the original contract was for 5 years and inquired why it was being renewed for 1 year. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, said the base agreement had an option for a 1 -year extension, which was considered to be the best option at this time. Since we will be completing the Facilities Study this year, we can then determine if we will need to consider a new 5 -year lease or support the Records Center within City facilities. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 4 of 6 Councilmember Kruller asked if we will have another location to utilize for storage if a year goes by, and whether there is an option for another 1 -year extension built into the agreement. Mr. Giberson explained that in the Capital Improvement Program (in the out - years), there is an option for a combined City Shop. There is the possibility of records storage being included in that facility. Additionally, after this 1 -year extension, if the City chooses the lease option, a brand new lease will need to be executed. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A 1 -YEAR EXTENSION TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT ( #09 -083) WITH INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY EAST LLC (SABEY) FOR THE CITY'S RECORDS CENTER FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,000.00.* Mayor Haggerton asked if any member of the Finance and Safety (FS) Committee would like to comment since this item came through the FS Committee. Councilmember Seal, Chair of the FS Committee, indicated the question was asked at the FS Committee and there were no issues of concern. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that the City of Tukwila has received a certificate commemorating 30 years of membership in the National League of Cities (NLC). A copy of the certificate will be distributed to the full Council. On April 9, 2014, the Mayor attended a "Mayors Meeting" called by the King County Executive. The focus was on a book written by members of the Brookings Institute regarding suburban poverty. The Institute works with cities on this important issue. The Mayor referenced an article in the recent "City Vision" publication that talks about the ethnic diversity in Tukwila and the pride the City takes in this aspect of our community. Mayor Haggerton challenged the other mayors to come together to lay out a plan to address issues associated with poverty, test scores in the school districts, and health related concerns. On April 18, 2014 the first meeting of the Fire Exploratory Committee was convened. By way of background, a Fire Study was done in 2008, a Fire Exploratory Committee formed in 2010, and a Joint Exploratory Committee formed in 2011. Due to staffing issues, it was difficult to continue moving forward at that time. Additionally at that time, one of the options was the Kent Regional Fire Authority; however, they were unable to take on another city at that time. Since that time, the City of SeaTac has contracted for services with the Kent Fire Authority, making this a good time for Tukwila to consider all options for fire services in the City. On April 21, 2014 the first Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Advisory Committee meeting was conducted with Councilmembers Hougardy, Ekberg and Council President Quinn. This is an important part of the May trip to Washington D.C. to address issues associated with BNSF and livability for the residents in the Allentown area. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie referenced the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting from the prior week with items including the Washington Place development relating to parking, open space, building height and signs. More information will be forthcoming regarding this development. Councilmember Robertson reiterated Councilmember Duffie's comments, relaying that the Development Agreement for Washington Place involves 4 requested variations from the City's zoning standards from both the existing code and the new code for the urban center. This topic will be forthcoming to a Committee of the Whole meeting in the near future. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Council President Quinn acknowledged former King County Councilmember David Della who was in attendance in the audience. Mr. Quinn reported that the School District had a strategic planning meeting and were very complimentary regarding their collaborations with the City. They were also appreciative of having 3 Councilmembers at the meeting. With regard to the recent BNSF Advisory Committee meeting, he stated that following the May trip to Washington D.C., there will be a full Council discussion regarding what occurred on this topic. There will be ongoing communication on this issue. Council President Quinn expressed appreciation for having the opportunity to review the scholarship applications. He was moved by the experience of reviewing each application and seeing the diversity of backgrounds and experiences. He will never forget what he read in the student application packets. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Tukwila School District strategic planning meeting along with Council President Quinn and Councilmember Duffie. He also participated in the BNSF Advisory Committee and echoed Council President Quinn's comments regarding communication and citizen feedback. He also attended the April Pool's Day event at the Tukwila Pool, which was very well attended. Councilmember Seal referenced that there was an updated marketing plan for Foster Golf Links, which was very informative. Ms. Seal attended the Fire Exploratory Committee via conference call. The schedule for the committee is aggressive to review the different options. She thanked Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, for her work on this issue. She extended an invitation to participate in the "Healthy Earth Healthy You" 5K walk at the Tukwila Community Center on April 26, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Duwamish Alive event on April 19, 2014 and commended City staff members from the Department of Community Development, Carol Lumb and Sandra Whiting, for their participation on what turned out to be a very rainy day. Additionally, she attended the April Pool's Day event at the Tukwila Pool. She noted that Tony Gomez from Public Health and Celeste Chung from Children's Hospital were in attendance with KING5 to observe the Tukwila Pool for its good work as part of "25 pools in Washington State participating in April Pool's Day." Ms. Hougardy also attended the April 17 Culture Fair at Showalter Middle School and the King County Regional Transit Committee on April 16, with a focus on human trafficking and ridership loads. Additionally, she attended the April 8 Genesis Project "night of envisioning" and the April 11 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) nominating board meeting. Councilmember Kruller reported that on April 15, 2014 she participated in the meeting with the City's federal lobbyists from Ball Janik. She attended the April 17 Culture Fair, "Learn- Eat - Celebrate," held at Showalter Middle School and the April 18 workshop regarding "Race, Bias and Dissonance: Understanding how they intersect with Inequity." At this event, there was a focus on involving elected officials to move toward policy making that will even the playing field. Additionally, on April 18 she joined the Restore the Duwamish Shoreline Challenge by working at the Duwamish Hill Preserve. She also attended the April Pool's Day event at the Tukwila Pool. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Additionally, he referenced that his family will be participating in the upcoming "Healthy Earth Healthy You" event. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Mayor Haggerton expressed appreciation to the Council Analyst, Laurel Humphrey, for her work on the BNSF Advisory Committee and Fire Exploratory Committee. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 Page 6 of 6 ADJOURNMENT 8:27 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. p .. aggerto �c •r LiAvg/ Christy O'Flaherf , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 5/5/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 5/6/14