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Home My WebLink About2015-11-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers November 16, 2015 — 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 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, Kate Kruller, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Brandon Miles, Economic Development Liaison; Dennis McOmber, Police Commander; Mike Murphy, Patrol Sergeant; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Introduction of new 2015 employees: • Sandy Garrett, Senior Fiscal Coordinator, Finance Department Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, introduced Ms. Garrett to the City Council. She previously worked at the City of University Place as the Assistant Finance Director for 9 years and the IT Director prior to that for 7 years. She received her Accounting Degree from PLU (Pacific Lutheran University). • Mike Sodon, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Public Works Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, introduced Mike Sodon to the City Council. Mr. Sodon previously worked in self - employment and for Multi -Care. • Kevin (KC) Ellis, Senior Plans Examiner, Community Development Jack Pace, Community Development Director, introduced Kevin (KC) Ellis to the Council. Mr. Ellis has worked as a contractor and a Building Official for the cities of Maple Valley and Lakewood. He also has a biochemistry degree from Western Washington University. • Andrea Cummins, Urban Environmentalist, Community Development Mr. Pace introduced Andrea Cummins to the City Council. Ms. Cummins has worked previously as a consultant and for the Army Corps of Engineers. • James Thompson, Police Officer, Police Department Police Commander Dennis McOmber introduced James Thompson to the Council. Officer Thompson is a U.S. Navy veteran and worked for the Department of Public Safety in Texas as a trooper for 9 years. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Thompson (Badge #224), and Sergeant Mike Murphy pinned on his badge. The Councilmembers welcomed the new employees to the City Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 Page 2 of 6 APPOINTMENTS a. Appointments /reappointments to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: (1) Reappoint Miesa Berry to Position #2 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO REAPPOINT MIESA BERRY TO POSITION #2 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31116. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (2) Reappoint Jim Davis to Position #3 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT JIM DAVIS TO POSITION #3 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (3) Appoint Owen Leinbach to Position #4 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT OWEN LEINBACH TO POSITION #4 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (4) Appoint Jamie Randall to Position #5 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO APPOINT JAMIE RANDALL TO POSITION #5 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (5) Reappoint Ben Oliver to Position #6 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO REAPPOINT BEN OLIVER TO POSITION #6 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (6) Appoint Nicole Grubbs to Position #7 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPOINT NICOLE GRUBBS TO POSITION #7 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (7) Appoint Dan Lee to Position #8 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO APPOINT DAN LEE TO POSITION #8 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. (8) Appoint Christian Trujillo to Position #9 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, with a term expiring on 12/31/16. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO APPOINT CHRISTIAN TRUJILLO TO POSITION #9 ON THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING ON 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 1G.2O15 Page 3 of 6 Brandon K4i|aa, Economic Development Liaison, explained that per State statute and City resolution, the Council is the governing authority as it relates to the composition of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). It is his intention to have the Council review the composition of the Committee on an annual basis. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen oomments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval ofMinutes: 11/2y15 (Regular K8tgj b. Approval of Vouchers #37O740-370825�#1511O1 in the amount of$2'502.835.51 MOVED BYDUFHE. SECONDED BYHOUGAROY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BEAPPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Tax levy legislation: 1. An ordinance relating to the limiting factor for the regular property tax levy above the rate of MOVED BYEKBERG, SECONDED BYDUFF|E THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7'0. ChhstyO'F|aherty. City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL {}F THE CITY DFTUKWLA.WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE LIMITING FACTOR FOR THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE RATE {)F INFLATION (IMPLICIT PRICE DEFLAT[)R); PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB|L|TY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BYDUFF|E. SECONDED BYHOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ASREAD. MOTION CARRIED 7-U,TOADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2487. 2. An ordinance increasing the regular property tax levy from the previous year commencing January 1.2O16. MOVED B`fDUFHE. SECONDED BY ROBERTSON 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 {}F THE CITY DFTUKVVUA,WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY DFTUKVV|LA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1.2O16.ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, |N COMPLIANCE WITH RCVV84.55.12O� PROVIDING FOR SEVERAB|L|TY� AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BYKRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7-0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2488. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 Page 4 of 6 3. An ordinance levying the general taxes for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2016. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER 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, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2016, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR, AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Hougardy explained that the 1 % increase in taxes does not mean an exact 1 % increase for each property; the amount will vary from parcel to parcel. Additionally, discussion at the Transportation Committee meeting this evening demonstrated the escalating costs of infrastructure has exceeded 1 %. There is a responsibility to maintain the utilities and roadways in the City. Councilmember Quinn referenced the budget amendment discussion will be occurring at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting tomorrow (Tuesday), November 17, 2015. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2489. b. An ordinance approving and authorizing the second amendment to the 223 Andover Park East Development Agreement with South Center WA, LLC. 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, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 18.86 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 223 ANDOVER PARK EAST DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTER WA, LLC, A WASHINGTON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2490. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton thanked Councilmember Duffie for spearheading the event to honor veterans at the Tukwila Community Center. The turnout was incredible and enjoyed by all. Mayor Haggerton acknowledged the Jones family in attendance in the audience. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 Page 5 of 6 b. City Council Councilmember Duffie thanked all those who participated in the event to honor veterans and extended gratitude to Laurel Humphrey and Joyce Trantina for all their work to make it a success. He expressed the importance of all departments getting notice of the event and having an opportunity to participate, and he acknowledged the 45 veterans who are employed by the City. Councilmember Robertson said the veterans' event was a very positive and personal experience, and he thanked Councilmember Duffie. Council President Kruller also enjoyed the veterans' event and said it got many compliments. She also visited the Museum of Flight on Veterans Day, where they had a presentation entitled "From Beauty to Duty — A Tribute to Women in Uniform." The presentation focused on the various uniforms worn by women over the years. Ms. Kruller was honored to be asked to introduce the program. Ms. Kruller also attended the recent SCA PIC (Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee) meeting and the last MPD (Metropolitan Park District) Executive Committee meeting for the Tukwila Pool. The voters approved the ballot measure that initiates new commissioners for the pool being sworn into office. Councilmember Ekberg enjoyed the veterans' event and referenced the Council's work session regarding the RFA (Regional Fire Authority) this past Tuesday. He also attended the TIBAC (Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee) and the Tukwila Pool Executive Committee meeting. On November 13, 2015 he attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon where staff from BNSF spoke regarding rail safety. He would like copies of the presentation, and Council President Kruller said she had a copy and would ensure the Councilmembers got copies. Councilmember Hougardy will be hosting the Council Coffee Chat on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Fire Station 51 (444 Andover Park East) from 10:00 a.m. to noon. She said she would be providing an update on the recent NLC Conference at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Quinn said he was unable to attend the celebration for the veterans and commended Councilmember Duffie for his amazing work in recognizing veterans. He referenced his pastor, Reverend Langford, a veteran, who was the first chaplain in the State of Washington (confirmed by Councilmember Duffie), Councilmember Quinn shared that he recently learned that Councilmember Duffie knew his Uncle Grover, who was a marine for 2 tours of duty. We are all connected, and Mr. Quinn emphasized the importance of seeking out and maintaining those connections. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Robertson referenced the portion of the report involving the PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) presentation and asked if hard copies were available. Mr. Cline said copies would be provided to the Councilmembers. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 16, 2015 MISCELLANEOUS Page 6 of 6 Councilmember Duffie extended compliments to Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst, and Joyce Trantina, Mayor's Office Project Manager, for their work on the veterans' event. He also commended Stacia Norris from the City's Communications Division for the beautiful program she designed for the event. Mayor Haggerton expressed that the individuals involved in the Presentation of the Colors and Taps did an amazing job at the event honoring veterans. Council President Kruller said that the staff at the Museum of Flight have been busy with additions to the facility, and they expressed to her that they wish to resurrect the Veterans Day event that involves the Mayor, Councilmember Duffie and others from the City. ADJOURNMENT 7:36 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e Ji , H ggerton, Ma Christy O'Flahefty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11123/15 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 11/24/15