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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-04 Regular Minutesn/ 4�'vt�ti Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL August 4, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. 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; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office Project Analyst; Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS SCORE (South Correctional Entity) update. Penny Bartley, Director Penny Bartley, Executive Director of SCORE, provided a 2014 update using a Powerpoint presentation. The South Correctional Entity (SCORE) began taking shape after King County notified agencies in 2001 that it could not support the jail needs of area cities due to lack of space and funding. SCORE opened in 2011 and is an independent governmental agency established under the Interlocal Cooperation Act and is also a Public Development Authority (PDA) responsible for the issuance of bonds for the construction of the facility. The PDA will go away when the bonds are repaid. SCORE is the first truly "regional" jail in Washington comprised of 7 agencies: Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila. SCORE was not designed as a "money making" business and was designed to support the needs of the member agencies for 20 years. Ms. Bartley provided information on activity at the jail to include bookings, offenses and associated costs. Bookings at the jail have almost doubled since 2012. With regard to operating costs, Tukwila's projected contribution for 2015 is $1.2 million, which is a reduction of approximately $200,000 from what was paid in 2014. Revenues offset operating costs and are coming in higher than projected. In 2014, the original revenue projection was for $3.4 million. After June's billing in 2014, the revenue came in at $4.6 million, and it is anticipated that 2014 will end with $9 million in revenue. Ms. Bartley noted that in addition to the SCORE member cities, there are also 29 contract agencies that use the SCORE facility, which adds to the revenue stream. In 2015, there is an expected increase in the inmate population, with inquiries coming from out of county agencies to house their misdemeanor offenders. There will be a focus on increasing staffing in 2015 to meet the higher demands. They will also be investigating remote video visiting options, which is a key factor for families to stay connected, helping offenders make a successful re -entry into their communities. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the presentation and thanked Ms. Bartley for the update on this important aspect of City business. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 2 of 7 APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the appointment of Crystal Sweet to Position #4 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/16. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF CRYSTAL SWEET TO POSITION #4 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/16.* Ms. Sweet, a City employee, stated that she appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this commission and introduced her family members in attendance. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Confirm the appointment of Thong Ung to Position #6 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/16. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF THONG UNG TO POSITION #6 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/16.* Mr. Ung said he came to this country 30 years ago and has a desire to give back to his community. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Confirm the appointment of Melissa Hart to Position #9 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/16. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MELISSA HART TO POSITION #9 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/16.* Ms. Hart, a City employee and 34 -year resident, said she looks forward to being a part of this committee. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Confirm the appointment of Joan Hernandez to the City's Landmark Commission. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF JOAN HERNANDEZ TO THE CITY'S LANDMARK COMMISSION.* Ms. Hernandez, a former City Councilmember, said she has been working with the King County Historic Preservation Office for several years. She recounted a story from a few years ago regarding a home in Tukwila (formerly known as the Weitzel or Candle house) built in 1908, the year the City was incorporated. Since the home had fallen into disrepair, it was going to be condemned, when a couple bought it from the City for $1.00 and moved it to the Seward Park area in Seattle. The home was refurbished and now overlooks Lake Washington. If there had been historic preservation laws in the City at that time, perhaps this landmark home could have stayed in Tukwila. She looks forward to continuing her commitment to the history of Tukwila. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. The Mayor and City Councilmembers extended thanks and appreciation to Ms. Sweet, Mr. Ung, Ms. Hart, and Ms. Hernandez for their contributions to the City. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 3 of 7 CITIZEN COMMENTS Abdirisak Hashi, 14816 Tukwila International Boulevard, is the Executive Director of Somali Community Services in Tukwila. He is seeking assistance from the Mayor and City Council regarding successful attainment of grants to support his organization. He has been trying for the past 5 years and has not had success. David Cline, City Administrator, said that City staff would work with Mr. Hashi regarding his concerns. Christine Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, came to discuss a topic of special importance to her and requested some additional time to compose herself. Ms. Neuffer shared her comments at the end of the meeting (page 5). CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 7/21/14 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #366904- 367023; #140600, #140703 - 140706 in the amount of $2,174,218.11 c. An ordinance granting a non - exclusive franchise agreement to Astound Broadband, LLC, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a telecommunications system in certain public rights - of -way in the City. • (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 7/21/14.) ORDINANCE 2445 d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to contract #14 -010 with KPG, Inc., for design services .. for the East Marginal Way South Stormwater Outfalls Project in the amount of $117,889.40. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 7/21/14.) e. Authorize the acceptance of the 2014 FEMA Firefighters Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be used to replace all existing Fire Department communication radios and operating system in the amount of $353,934.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance and Safety Committee on 7/22/14.) f. An ordinance amending various ordinances codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 2.52.030 to provide for two unpaid holidays for a reason of faith or conscience for all City employees. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance and Safety Committee on 7/22/14.) ORDINANCE 2446 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from various funds to the Facility Replacement Fund to purchase properties in the Urban Renewal area. 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, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A LOAN OR LOANS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, CONTINGENCY FUND, AND /OR OTHER FUNDS TO THE FACILITY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR UP TO A 12 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1836. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 4 of 7 b. Amendments to the Ethics Code: (1)An ordinance adopting a Code of Ethics for Elected Officials to be codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.97. MOVED BY SEAL, 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 CODE OF ETHICS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS, TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.97; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2447. (2) An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2127 and 2068, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.95, "Code of Ethics," to change the title to "Code of Ethics for Employees and Appointed Officials," and to remove Elected Officials from the ethics process used for employees and appointed officials. 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 NOS. 2127 AND 2068, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.95, "CODE OF ETHICS," TO CHANGE THE TITLE TO "CODE OF ETHICS FOR EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS" AND TO REMOVE ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM THE ETHICS PROCESS USED FOR EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2448. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (MPD) relating to operations of the Tukwila Pool. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT RELATING TO OPERATIONS OF THE TUKWILA POOL.* The Councilmembers discussed this issue, with Councilmembers Duffie and Seal speaking against the motion. Councilmember Duffle expressed that the City has done a good job, and it was the citizens in Tukwila who saved the pool, and the citizens should have been given an opportunity to weigh in on this decision. Councilmember Seal said she respects the City's position, and it is a shame more could not have been done to prevent this result. Councilmember Hougardy and Council President Quinn spoke in favor of the motion. Councilmember Hougardy said the City has done an excellent job operating the pool and has also chosen to withdraw from the MPD and that decision should be respected. Council President Quinn said many things could have been done differently and now that the City has chosen to withdraw from the MPD, it is important to respect that decision and move forward in a productive way for both entities. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 5 of 7 *ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE NO ROBERTSON YES QUINN YES EKBERG YES SEAL NO HOUGARDY YES KRULLER YES *MOTION CARRIED 5 -2, WITH DUFFIE AND SEAL VOTING NO. d. A resolution amending the "Tukwila, City of Opportunity" scholarship program to increase the funding level and refine procedures. MOVED BY EKBERG, 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, AMENDING THE "TUKWILA, CITY OF OPPORTUNITY" SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE FUNDING LEVEL. AND REFINE PROCEDURES; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1817. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Hougardy referenced an email from a citizen regarding the need for additional clarity in Section 4 of the resolution regarding the Scholarship Selection Committee (page 128 of the packet) as follows: Section 4. Scholarship Selection Committee. A Scholarship Selection Committee shall be created and shall include the Mayor and /or his or her designee, the City Council President and /or another City Councilmember, and up to two City staff appointees and School District representative(s) who can fairly evaluate the level of academic and extracurricular activities represented in the scholarship applications. If a relative of a rnember of the Selection Committee submits an application, the committee member shall recuse themselves from the rating and evaluation of that application. There was confusion about the number of committee members as it relates to the "and /or" clauses and the number of School District representatives, since there are multiple school districts and private schools in °Tukwila. Mayor Haggerton said that since this is not a time sensitive issue, the resolution can be revised to provide clarity and be brought back to a future Council Meeting. *MOTION TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION WAS WITHDRAWN. Council consensus existed to forward this to a future Council meeting. CITIZEN COMMENT (continued from page 3) Christine Neuffer, 13813 37th Avenue South, said she has an autistic child and would like to extend an invitation to a free first responders training course presented by the Autism Society of Washington. It will be held on September 9,.2014 at Bellevue Community College from 1:00 -5:00 p.m. Autism cuts across race or socio economic status, and this is a good opportunity to learn more about this condition that affects so many people. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Pape 6 of 7 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the July 30, 2014 memorial service for Shelley Kerslake at Annie Wright Academy in Tacoma. On July 31, 2014 he attended the "Restore the Duwamish" luncheon and tour of the restoration area sponsored by BECU. On August 1, 2014 he attended the Tukwila Village groundbreaking event, and on August 4, 2014 he attended the Association of Washington Cities Municipal Champions Award event in Olympia. That same day the Mayor also attended the ribbon cutting for the Hand and Stone Massage business in Tukwila. He also reported that the problem stop sign on Klickitat Drive is scheduled to come down on August 10, 2014. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Tukwila Village groundbreaking on August 1, 2014 and commended staff from the Mayor's Office for their work on this successful event. Councilmember Robertson reported that the City of Seattle will be forming an MPD (Metropolitan Park District) for City parks. Council President Quinn attended the memorial service for Shelley Kerslake and expressed what a "cornerstone" she was in the City. He noted the large amount of City staff in attendance, which was a testament to Shelley's positive effect on people. He extended the reminder to let others know how much they mean to you. He extended thanks to Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, for the good work she consistently does for the Council. Councilmember Ekberg referenced his respect and admiration for Shelley Kerslake. Councilmember Seal extended compliments to the staff of Water District 125 for giving ample notice to her neighborhood regarding their water being shut off. Councilmember Hougardy attended the "Restore the Duwamish" luncheon and tour of the restoration area sponsored by BECU on July 31, 2014. She commended the Chamber of Commerce for their work in the business community. She also attended the Tukwila Village groundbreaking on August 1, 2014, which was very well attended by past and present City employees. Councilmember Kruller attended the memorial service for Shelley Kerslake, noting that her phenomenal spirit perseveres. On July 31, 2014, Ms. Kruller attended the King County Law and Justice Planning meeting that focused on the manner in which juveniles are handled. This project works with at -risk youth and methods for preventing them from becoming involved in criminal activities. She would like to see City Administration and the Police Department connect with the City of Kent to find out more about this program. Additionally, the Sound Cities Association representatives have been asked to bring content to the September meeting, and she would like to discuss the Tukwila International Boulevard Revitalization. She is hoping that City staff can work with her to provide that information at the meeting. She also attended the Tukwila Village groundbreaking on August 1, 2014. On August 2, 2014, she attended the Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee (TPA.C) meeting, and she also attended the Hand and Stone Massage ribbon cutting on August 4, 2014. She commended the Chamber of Commerce for their work in the City. She reminded everyone of the National Night Out Against Crime event on August 5, 2014, where the Church by the Side of the Road will have a large celebration for which all are invited. There will be 30+ National Night Out sites, and she encouraged citizens to stop in at any one of the locations. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 4, 2014 Page 7 of 7 d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffle relayed that former Councilmember Dave Fenton's daughter attended the Tukwila Village groundbreaking. Mr. Fenton was a positive influence in the City and the Tukwila Village project. ADJOURNMENT 8:43 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Jim r PAO AP ___ Christy O'Faherty, t °ity Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 8/18/14 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/19/14