HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-11 Committee of the Whole Minutes Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers April 11, 2011 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Ekberg called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present were Allan Ekberg, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez,
Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
CITY OFFICIALS
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Dennis McOmber, Police Commander; Shawn Hunstock, Finance
Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy
City Clerk.
Council President Ekberg requested the audience take a moment of silence in remembrance of Beverly
Ann Willison, a 20 -year City of Tukwila employee who succumbed to cancer on April 10, 2011.
PRESENTATIONS
a. A Proclamation for Arbor Day.
Council President Ekberg read a Proclamation designating April 13, 2011 as Arbor Day in the City of
Tukwila, Washington.
b. A Proclamation for National Volunteer Week.
Council President Ekberg read a Proclamation designating April 10 -16, 2011 as National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila, Washington.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jacque Carroll, 16241 49 Avenue South, announced to the Council that there is an art exhibit featuring
work by Russell Bradley at the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. A resolution for a Special Election regarding the Tukwila Pool.
At the July 12, 2010 Committee of the Whole meeting, there was Council consensus to pursue a special
election on August 16, 2011, for the formation of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (MPD) ballot
measure.
Christine Neuffer, 13813 37 Avenue South, indicated she is representing a local committee to save the
Tukwila Pool. She stated the local committee is dedicated to the future of the Tukwila Pool. They
support the draft resolution to allow the citizens of Tukwila to vote on saving the Tukwila Pool.
Councilmember Robertson thanked the staff for the information provided in the agenda packet, and noted
the detailed spreadsheets provide the requested information relating to the 20 -year revenue impact for
the Tukwila Pool MPD. He feels if the citizens were to approve the MPD, the pool would be financially
viable for the next 18- years.
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Councilmember Hernandez asked that the second "Whereas" clause in the draft resolution, located on
page 25 of the agenda packet, be amended to include additional language to read as follows:
"WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila currently owns, operates and maintains the City of Tukwila Pool (formerly
known as the South Central Pool), located on property owned by the Tukwila School District, hereafter
referred to as "Tukwila Pool."
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM, WITH THE PROPOSED WORDING
CHANGE, TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
The Mayor was not in attendance.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie participated in a detour route drive regarding the Southcenter Parkway /Klickitat
project. He explained that Westfield has added patrol in the mall parking lot due to people using the mall
parking lot as a cut through. He also reminded the Council of the Tukwila School District budget meeting
on April 12, 2011.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on April 7, 2011 and
the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce April Membership Luncheon and Business Showcase
on April 8, 2011. On April 9, 2011, she hosted the Council Coffee Chat.
Council President Ekberg attended the April 9, 2011 Council Coffee Chat and Citizen Pool Group
meeting. He asked the Council if there was consensus to continue holding the Coffee Chats at the
current location. There was Council consensus to continue hosting the 2011 Council Coffee Chats at
Friendz Cafe, located at 12930 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila.
Councilmember Seal participated in the Tukwila Kids without Borders clothing bank event on April 9,
2011.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the April membership meeting for the Southwest King County
Chamber of Commerce on April 8, 2011. She also attended the Council Coffee Chat on April 9, 2011.
Councilmember Quinn thanked Council President Ekberg for honoring Ms. Willison. He feels it is
important to recognize all City staff because of their dedication to public service.
c. Staff
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, explained that Evelyn Boykan and Stacy Hansen will be honored at
the Washington Association of School Administrator's event on May 11, 2011. The Tukwila School
District leadership nominated Ms. Boykan and Ms. Hansen for the "Community Leadership Award."
d. City Attorney
The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings.
e. Intergovernmental
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, announced the Council work session for the Shoreline Master Program
is scheduled for May 11, 2011.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, updated the Council on some of the issues that were discussed at
the February 2011 Council Retreat.
Council Committee Goals: These have been removed from the Council agendas.
Quarterly reports: Staff is currently working new ways to communicate with the Council on
departmental goals.
Employee Healthcare Benefits: Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director, will be briefing the
Finance and Safety Committee at a future meeting.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, is working on preparing a refresher course as requested relating
to the City's Ethics Ordinance and Executive Sessions.
Options for lighting along Tukwila International Boulevard.
City's public notification processes as it relates to notification consistency and effectiveness;
Staff is currently working on an inventory of the legal requirements and current practices. Staff
will return to a future Council meeting to update the Council on those findings.
South 144 Street overpass pedestrian safety: Staff has contacted the Washington State
Department of Transportation WSDOT) regarding the safety concern.
Photo Radar: The signals in question are WSDOT signal controlled intersections, and staff has
contacted them to see if there is interest in partnering together for a possible resolution.
Council President Ekberg explained that he has contacted the Tukwila School Board President to work on
a Joint Tukwila School Board City Council Meeting, and he announced that a Council workspace has
been established in City Hall. He also indicated there are two opportunities for City Councilmembers to
attend events in Washington D.C. The first is Congressman Smith's 9 Congressional District Day on
May 5, 2011, and the second is the Washington Society Dinner event on May 6, 2011.
Councilmember Robertson explained he is available to participate in the City's Council delegation to
Washington D.C.
Councilmember Quinn feels that now would be a great time for the City to meet with our Congressional
representatives and emphasize the success of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant
for the City.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the Council review a draft agenda and possible appointment times
for the Washington trip at the next Council meeting.
Council President Ekberg indicated he would work with the Council Analyst to prepare a draft agenda and
discussion topics.
ADJOURNMENT
7:50 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Allan Ekberg, Co cil reside
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Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 04/25/2011
AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 04/26/2011