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Home My WebLink About2011-04-18 Regular Minutes Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers April 18, 2011 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Start: 5:58 p.m. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a Personnel Issue Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). It will last no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, Cabot Dow and Associates; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy. De'Sean Quinn. Council President Ekberg was not present. End: 6:47 p.m. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy and De'Sean Quinn. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS State of the City Address Mayor Haggerton Mayor Haggerton provided a summary of City activities in the past year. A Powerpoint presentation was utilized to convey figures and statistics. Mayor Haggerton relayed that a significant amount of effort was required to address the current economic climate in which the City was impacted by lower development growth, flat tax revenues, and declining property values. The decisions affected the residents due to reductions in services; the businesses based on the adoption of a Revenue Generating Regulatory License (RGRL) fee; and City employees as salaries were frozen and layoffs occurred. The result was a budget that preserves most municipal services levels and complies with increasing regulatory and legal requirements. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 2 of 7 The City began 2010 with projected revenues of over $47.6 million, and actual revenues came in at just over $43 million. This represents an almost $4.6 million decrease. While revenues came in lower in every area, we were able to keep expenditures in check. The 2010 budget called for general fund expenditures of $48,135,000, and actual expenditures came to $44,804,000 which is $3,331,000 or 6.9% less than what was budgeted. Additionally, the requests for assistance to the Human Services Office have increased by 27% over last year. In the last quarter, 79 households seeking financial assistance were turned away. Mayor Haggerton provided a summary on the following positive City activities, to include: City permitting activity increased by 22.56% in 2010, creating a dollar value increase of 52.5% Dedication of Codiga Park Southcenter Parkway Extension Project is underway, with expected completion in early 2012 Formation of the Tukwila Reporter newspaper Introduction of black and white police cars to enhance police visibility at lower costs Dedication of Phase 1 of Duwamish Riverbend Hill Preserve Conversion of former City Hall /Library to the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center Completion of the Tukwila International Boulevard Project (between So. 116th Street and So. 139th Street) Metro Bus (140) service from Burien to Tukwila Light Rail, to Southcenter transit stop, to Longacres Sounder Station, to Renton Mayor Haggerton relayed that the next budget cycle for 2013 -2014 will be challenging due to stagnant retail sales, limitations on property tax increases, and expenditure growth that exceeds the rate of revenue growth. The annual loss of over $2 million in gambling taxes and $130,000 in other taxes due to adoption of the ordinance providing a sunset for the 3 Tukwila casinos compounds the challenges. Anticipated future projects include: Tukwila Village to include senior housing and a stand -alone library Tukwila Pool formation of a Metropolitan Park District anticipated to go before the voters Regional Fire Authority exploration of opportunities for joint fire service consolidation SCORE Jail housing for misdemeanant prisoners with lower booking fees and daily costs East Marginal Way NASA Training Shuttle and new space gallery at Museum of Flight, Aviation High School, Boeing expansion, and proposed mixed use development Mayor Haggerton thanked the Council and staff for their involvement in moving the City toward a sustainable financial path. We will continue to deal with the present, while we plan and build for the future. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. A Proclamation for Earth Day Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring April 22, 2011 as Earth Day in Tukwila, encouraging all citizens to recognize this special observance. The Mayor presented the proclamation to Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director. b. Appointments to Boards and Commissions Arts Commission Confirm the reappointment of Brian Kennedy to Position #1 on the Arts Commission, with a term expiring 12/31/2014. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 3 of 7 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN KENNEDY TO POSITION #1 ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2014. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Brian Kennedy expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board Confirm the reappointment of Arthur Rosengren to Position #3 on the Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY HERNANADEZ, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR ROSENGREN TO POSITION #3 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD, WITH ATERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review 1. Confirm the appointment of Mikel Hansen to Position #3 on the Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MIKEL HANSEN TO POSITION #3 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION /BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015.* Councilmember Hougardy expressed appreciation to Bill Arthur who held this position for several years. Mike Hansen came forward and expressed thanks for the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 2. Confirm the appointment of Aaron Hundtofte to Position #7 on the Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF AARON HUNDTOFTE TO POSITION #7 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION /BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Aaron Hundtofte expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. 3. Confirm the reappointment of Thomas McLeod to Position #4 on the Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF THOMAS MCLEOD TO POSITION #4 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION /BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Thomas McLeod expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. 4. Confirm the reappointment of Brooke Alford to Position #6 on the Planning Commission /Board of Architectural Review, with a term expiring 3/31/2015. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BROOKE ALFORD TO POSITION #6 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION /BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2015. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 4 of 7 Sister Cities Committee 1. Confirm the reappointment of Sharon Baker Myklebust to Position #1 on the Sister Cities Committee, with a term expiring 12/31/2014. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHARON -BAKER MYKLEBUST TO POSITION #1 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/3112014. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 2. Confirm the reappointment of Audrey Davis to Position #2 on the Sister Cities Committee, with a term expiring 12/31/2014. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDREY DAVIS TO POSITION #2 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2014. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Library Advisory Board 1. Confirm the reappointment of Sharon Kidd to Position #1 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/2012. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHARON KIDD TO POSITION #1 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. 2. Confirm the reappointment of Steve Miller to Position #2 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/2012. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVE MILLER TO POSITION #2 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Steve Miller expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. Parks Commission 1. Confirm the reappointment of Joanne McManus to Position #3 on the Parks Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2014. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOANNE MCMANUS TO POSITION #3 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3131/2014. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Joanne McManus expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. 2. Confirm the appointment of Donald Scanlon to Position #5 on the Parks Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2014. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DONALD SCANLON TO POSITION #5 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2014. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Donald Scanlon expressed thanks at the opportunity to serve and was congratulated by the Council. Mayor Haggerton explained that while there were a lot of appointments this evening, it takes some time to get input from those committees or boards that do not meet on a regular basis. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 5 of 7 CITIZEN COMMENTS Louise Strander, PO BOX 88636, introduced Lynn Wallace to the City Council. Ms. Wallace is the new President and CEO of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. She comes with an extensive resume and prior experience to include 10 years as the President and CEO of the Eastern Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Wallace expressed that she looks forward to working with the Mayor, Council and staff of the City to shine the light on Tukwila. She is proud to represent this regional center. Vanessa Zaputil, 15171 52 Avenue South, expressed appreciation for the information on the website, to include the agenda packets and the audio recordings. Additionally, she relayed that during the Sound Transit redevelopment, the citizens were promised sidewalks on both sides of the street, to include South 151 Street, which is a steep hill. She indicated the sidewalks have not been developed, and the citizens have not been provided the reasons. In her view, this is a safety issue and she would like further information from the City. Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, stated that he will look into this matter and further information will be forthcoming. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/21 /11 (Regular Mtg.); 4/4/11 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #357119 357224 #110300, 11401 -11402 in the amount of $1,457,456.26 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A resolution establishing August 16, 2011 as the date for an election on the question of the formation of a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON 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, ESTABLISHING AUGUST 16, 2011, AS THE DATE FOR AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE FORMATION OF A TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA TO GENERATE FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND /OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT /CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES FOR A POOL FACILITY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1738. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Robertson requested Council consensus for staff to draft a resolution for consideration at the next Committee of the Whole meeting to show Council support of the Metropolitan Park District (MPD) for the pool. Council consensus existed for staff to draft a resolution in support of the MPD for the Tukwila Pool for consideration at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated she will provide information and guidance to City employees and the Councilmembers regarding appropriate participation methods. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 6 of 7 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that on April 12, 2011, staff members from multiple City departments gave presentations in the Council Chambers to students from Showalter Middle School. On April 14, 2011, the Mayor attended the retirement event for Nancy Hinthorne from the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. On April 16, 2011, the Mayor attended the Museum of Flight event where the museum was awarded a NASA training shuttle that had been used by former astronauts. While the museum was not awarded one of the retired space shuttles, both Los Angeles and New York are not yet established to house a shuttle, and there may be an opportunity for the Museum of Flight to be an interim facility. Additionally, the Mayor attended a celebration at the Buddhist Temple on April 17, 2011. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Museum of Flight event on April 16, 2011. Councilmember Hernandez attended an event for retired public employees on April 12, 2011 and the retirement celebration for Nancy Hinthorne on April 14, 2011. On April 16, 2011 she attended the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center meeting, and reported that 2 roundtrip Alaska Airlines tickets have been donated for their auction. Ms. Hernandez reported there will be a presentation on the King County Metro Strategic Plan for Public Transportation at the April 25, 2011 Council meeting. Councilmember Seal reported that the House Bill regarding Regional Fire Authorities is now on the Governor's desk for signing, which is a positive step for the City. Councilmember Hougardy reported that on April 13, 2011 she attended the South County Economic Development Initiative (SCEDI) meeting, where the focus was on the foreign investment program. This program allows foreign investments and incentives, along with strict criteria for involvement, for economic development in targeted areas. Currently the program involves a hotel in the City of Federal Way. On April 16, 2011, Ms. Hougardy attended Earth Day events at the Grandmother's Hill site. She distributed photographs to the Council of the progress being made on the hill. Councilmember Quinn reported that information regarding the solid waste and recycling contract that came to the Utilities Committee will be provided to the full Council at a future meeting. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, relayed that Sara Springer, Assistant City Attorney, is going to the City of Covington, and her last day will be April 22, 2011. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 18, 2011 Page 7 of 7 ADJOURNMENT 8:00 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. J' aggerton, a Christy O'Flahert�' City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 5/2/2011 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 5/3/2011