HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
June 16, 2014 — 7:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Quinn 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, and Kate Kruller.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HOUGARDY FROM
THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
CITY OFFICIALS
David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Giberson, Public Works
Director; Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director;
Mary Miotke, IT Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Update from Valley Communications Center (Valley Com). Lora Ueland, Executive Director
Lora Ueland, Executive Director of Valley Communications, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide
an update on Valley Com.
Ms. Ueland explained that Valley Com was formed in 1976, with the owner cities of Tukwila, Kent, Renton
and Auburn entering into an Interlocal Agreement to consolidate their police and fire dispatching services
(911) into 1 organization. Several public safety agencies have entered into contractual relationships with
Valley Com, with the City of Federal Way joining in 2000.
Valley Com has a service area of approximately 380 square miles, serving approximately 700,000
citizens. The 911 calls coming into Valley Com equal approximately 1,200 per day, with an average of
500,000 calls for service annually. The agency has 130 employees to include 44 call receivers and 59
dispatchers.
Valley Com is a part of the regional Community Connectivity Consortium (C3), as is the City of Tukwila.
The mission of the consortium is to build a reliable, open access fiber network that serves the public with
wireless and broadband access. The partners use the fiber network to:
• Connect schools and universities to enhance learning.
• Connect hospitals, medical facilities and clinics to improve health care.
• Connect government facilities for public safety, transportation and other needs.
• Provide an open access network to serve the public with wireless and broadband access.
Another regional partnership is the Regional Communications Board, which provides governance for the
Emergency Radio System, allowing interoperability between the member agencies to assist each other in
emergencies. The owners of the system are Valley Com, King County, City of Seattle and Eastside
Public Safety Communications Agency (EPSCA).
Ms. Ueland explained that the current radio system is old, and vendor support will not be available by the
end of 2018. Replacement parts are difficult to acquire and there are coverage gaps. The Puget Sound
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Emergency Radio Network (PSERN) was formed to focus on replacement of the system. Valley Com is a
part of the steering committee and will be involved in determining ownership, governance and operations.
Valley Com is also in partnership with Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Valley Com dispatches for
the fire departments and also for King County Medic 1, which provides advanced life support. Valley
Com and those dispatch centers that dispatch for fire contribute to the cardiac survival rate of 62% in King
County, the highest in the world. Every medical call is treated like a cardiac arrest until it is determined
that it is not. Pre - arrival instructions are given to callers after the dispatch has occurred, to include
guidance on CPR, childbirth and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). There have been
concerns about the number of questions asked by the 911 operators during an emergency, and it is
important to understand that while questions are being asked, the responders have already been
dispatched to the location of the event.
Ms. Ueland relayed that Valley Com receives 12% of its funding from E911 (Enhanced 911) tax money.
King County reports a deficit in funding in approximately 5 years, which will impact the call center. She is
part of a committee to focus on addressing that future gap. There is also a focus on what next generation
911 costs will be. That infrastructure is expected to cost more money and involve features such as text to
911 and acceptance of videos and pictures.
Future pursuits of Valley Com include:
• Regional Records Management System
• Additional Customers
• New /Developing Technologies
• Regional Partnerships
The Councilmembers asked questions regarding various aspects of the presentation and thanked Ms.
Ueland for the informative update on Valley Com operations.
b. Update on Police Department Strategic Plan. Mike Villa, Police Chief
Mike Villa, Police Chief, distributed copies of the Police Department Strategic Plan. He relayed that after
the City adopted its Strategic Plan in 2012, the Police Department developed their plan with overarching
objectives in line with the City's plan. The objective of the Police Department Strategic Plan is to align
with and support the City's Strategic Plan. The Police Department Plan will provide goals for a 5 -year
period and will be reviewed after 3 years.
Chief Villa provided an update on the 2014 Tukwila Police Department Strategic Plan using a Powerpoint
presentation, with key points as follows:
Community Vision:
The city of opportunity, the community of choice
City Mission:
To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, and healthy environment for our residents,
businesses, and guests.
Police Department Vision:
A world -class police department delivering professional law enforcement service
Police Department Mission:
To improve the quality of life for all through community partnerships and problem solving to promote safe,
secure neighborhoods.
Police Department Core Values:
Leadership — Excellence — Accountability — Dedication
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Police Department Goals:
1 — Improve Public Safety Through Crime Reduction and Prevention
2 — Effectively Manage Our Resources
3 — Build a High- Performing Organization
Goal #1 and Strategies - Improve Public Safety Through Crime Reduction and Prevention:
A. Target Hot Spots and Key Offenders
B. Strengthen Investigations and Timely Arrests
C. Increase Successful Prosecutions
D. Increase Our Accessibility, Visibility, and Responsiveness
E. Increase Public Safety Education and Awareness Among Residents, Businesses, and City Employees
F. Effectively Engage with Members of Tukwila's Diverse Community
G. Proactively Communicate with the Public
Goal #2 and Strategies - Effectively Manage Our Resources:
A. Plan for Facilities that Meet the Department's Needs
B. Establish a Regimented System for Equipment Management
C. Improve Technological Capacity and Access to Information
D. Fully Staff a Department of Qualified and Capable Employees
Goal #3 and Strategies - Build a High - Performing Organization:
A. Evaluate and Improve Organizational Structure and Internal Processes
B. Improve Internal Communication
C. Strengthen Capacity for Emergency Management
D. Provide Employees with Training and Tools Necessary to be Successful
E. Promote a Healthy, Positive Workplace Culture
The Councilmembers asked questions and exchanged comments regarding the presentation and
commended Chief Villa on the strategic plan and the proactive work of the Police Department.
Chief Villa extended commendations to the Police Commanders for their work on the Strategic Plan, with
particular credit to Commander Dennis McOmber, who took the lead on the project.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 6/2/14 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers: #366518- 366632; #140601 - 140603 in the amount of $2,105,818.91
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 3 to contract #13 -036 with KPG, Inc., for design services
for the East Marginal Way Pipe Replacement Project in the amount of $45,985.87. (Reviewed and
forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 6/2/14.)
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Department of Ecology for the
Regional Stormwater Monitoring Program in the amount of $50,144.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to
Consent by Utilities Committee on 6/2/14.)
e. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., for a fireworks display at the
Family Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2014, at the Starfire Sports Complex. (Reviewed and
forwarded to Consent by Finance and Safety Committee on 6/3/14.)
f. Award a bid to Miles Resources, LLC, for the 2014 Overlay and Repair Program in the amount of
$1,069,794.00 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by
Transportation Committee on 6/9/14.)
g. Authorize the Mayor to sign the grant acceptance for federal funds with the Puget Sound Regional
Council for the construction of the Manufacturing /Industrial Center "Smart Street" Non - Motorized Project
in the amount of $482,047.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on
6/9/14.)
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 7 to contract #10 -055 with Carollo Engineers to
update the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $19,768.00.
MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT
NO. 7 TO CONTRACT #10 -055 WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS TO UPDATE THE WATER AND
SEWER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,768.00. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
b. A resolution adopting a six -year Transportation Improvement Program (2015- 2020).
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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 SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2015- 2020), AND
DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1833.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant agreement with TransOlympic Engineering, Inc., for a
design feasibility report for the East Marginal Way South (Boeing Access Road to South 112th
Street) Project in the amount of $88,032.00.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH TRANSOLYMPIC ENGINEERING, INC., FOR A DESIGN
FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR THE EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH (BOEING ACCESS ROAD TO
SOUTH 112TH STREET) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,032.00. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
d. Council review and input on 2015 -2016 budget priorities.
David Cline, City Administrator, explained that discussion on the 2015 -2016 budget priorities began at the
Joint Council and Executive Staff Workshop in October 2013. As a result of the workshop, a preliminary
list of potential priorities for 2015 -2016 was developed. This list was shared with the Council at its annual
retreat in January 2014 and discussed in greater detail at the March 20, 2014 Joint Council and Executive
Staff Workshop. After the June 2, 2014 Regular meeting, Council requested a follow -up discussion.
Councilmember Robertson referenced the following 2015 -2016 priority:
Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Community Transformation:
Crime Prevention, Tukwila Village, Urban Renewal Implementation, TIB Plan, Foster Investment in
Community, Easily Accessible Services, Public Art Opportunities, Enhance Code Enforcement,
Safe Routes to School/Walk and Roll Plan
He provided a map from the City's crime reporting system that listed crimes in the area of Tukwila
International Boulevard in the last 30 days. There were 7 assaults, 10 thefts, 1 robbery, and 6 other
crimes that involved multiple charges. From his standpoint, the phrase "crime prevention" in this priority
should be changed to "crime reduction."
The Councilmembers discussed this issue and exchanged comments, noting the importance of both
crime reduction and prevention in the City. Mr. Cline and Chief Villa agreed that crime reduction and
prevention have been and will be pursued.
Council consensus existed to add the word "reduction" to the priority. (Crime Reduction and
Prevention, Tukwila Village, Urban Renewal Implementation, TIB Plan )
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Councilmember Robertson, referencing the same priority, would like to see the word "purchases" added
before "implementation:" Crime Reduction and Prevention, Tukwila Village, Urban Renewal
Purchases and Implementation, TIB Plan, Foster Investment in Community, Easily Accessible
Services, Public Art Opportunities, Enhance Code Enforcement, Safe Routes to School/Walk and
Roll Plan
Council consensus existed to add the word "purchases" to the above 2015 -2016 priority.
The Councilmembers exchanged comments and suggestions regarding the priority list, to include the
following: The importance of community buy -in to the priorities; The recommendation to apply "smart"
aspects to the plan involving measurable and time related targets to quantify success; An inquiry
regarding how many of the 65 nationalities will be targeted by the Communications Plan; The suggestion
that there be a focus on the top 2 things that Tukwila does or stands for that can become part of
community conversations; The desire to see tactical elements associated with the objectives; The
significance of not ending up with a "checklist," rather continuing to improve and enhance services.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton was not present.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended the Fort Dent appreciation event at Starfire Sports Complex on
June 16, 2014. He reported that the Interlocal Agreement with the MPD moved from the Community
Affairs and Parks Committee to the full Council.
Councilmember Ekberg said that Flag Day was this past Saturday, and he visited the Oso mudslide area
on Sunday and was able to see the Tukwila Garrison Flag flying at the site. He thanked the Tukwila Fire
Department for their work on this regional emergency.
Councilmember Seal attended the recent Fire Exploratory meeting, where they had their last fact finding
presentation. They will continue meeting every Friday next month in preparation for making a
recommendation. She indicated the Tukwila Historical Society will have a meeting at the Tukwila
Heritage and Cultural Center this Thursday, June 19, 2014 (6:30 p.m.) to form their mission and vision,
and all are invited. Ms. Seal said that the CASTT (theater group) at Foster High School will be having
multiple performances July 18 -19, 2014. Additionally, the Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee (TPAC) will
be hosting a barbeque at the touch -a -truck event on July 26, 2014. Commissioners are welcome to
assist with the planning. Ms. Seal reported that her daughter graduated from Foster High School on
June 13, 2014, and her son graduated from the University of Washington on June 14, 2014.
Councilmember Kruller attended the FUN - Raiser at California Pizza Kitchen on June 10, 2014, with 20%
of purchases going toward the Parks and Recreation Department. She thanked Councilmember Ekberg
for attending the Sound Cities Association PIC (Public Issues Committee) meeting for her on
June 11, 2014. On June 12, 2014, Ms. Kruller attended the Puget Sound Regional Transportation Policy
Board meeting and the Joint City Council / School Board Meeting. On June 13, 2014, she welcomed the
United Christian Church Ushers of Washington State at their convention at the Doubletree. She also
attended the Foster High School graduation that same day. On June 14, 2014, she attended the STP
(Sustain Tukwila Pool) meeting and part of the Council Coffee Chat. On June 16, 2014, Councilmember
Kruller attended the Seattle Sounders practice at the Starfire Sports Complex as part of the Fort Dent
Appreciation event. She commented that there are 2,800 youth participating in programs at the Starfire
facility, and 1,000,000 people come to events and programs in a year. Additionally, the South Park
Bridge Grand Opening event will be June 29, 2014 starting at Noon.
Councilmember Kruller reported that a citizen contacted her regarding the lights near the tennis courts at
Tukwila Park not being turned on, such that the courts cannot be used in the evenings. The citizen hoped
the lights could be turned on from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. She asked that this matter be reviewed.
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Councilmember Ekberg conveyed that Betty Gully was awarded the 2014 Foster High School Hall of
Fame award posthumously.
Mayor Pro Tempore Quinn thanked Council for their participation in the Joint School Board Meeting.
Additional meetings require a great deal of commitment, and he thanked Laurel Humphrey, Council
Analyst, for her excellent work.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to
answer any questions.
Councilmember Seal referenced the portion of the CA report that thanked City employees who
volunteered to assist with senior speeches at the high school. She noted that Trish Kinlow, Court
Administrator, was also a volunteer at that event.
d. City Attorney
There was no-report.
e. Intergovernmental
Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, reminded the Council of the Teen Summer Kickoff Festival on
June 17, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Foster High School..
ADJOURNMENT
9:05 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
'be'Seari'Quinn, Mayor Pro Tempore
Christy O'Flahe`y, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: ~.7/7/14
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 7/15/14