HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-20 Regular Minutes Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers June 20, 2011 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start: 6:30 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 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session.
Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shawn Hunstock, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City
Attorney; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Kimberly
Matej, Council Analyst; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson,
Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
Council President Ekberg was not present.
End: 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:10 p.m. and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Acting City Administrator;
Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff,
Deputy Community Development Director; Dennis McOmber, Police Commander; Bob Giberson, Public
Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG
FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
AMEND AGENDA
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD AN
AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #763 TO NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. A proclamation for World Refugee Day
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation proclaiming June 20, 2011 as World Refugee Day in the City of
Tukwila, recognizing the importance of refugee support services in our community and around the world.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 2 of 7
b. Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) Update
Deborah Salas, Executive Director, Ron Asher, Site Coordinator, and Melissa Morin, Health Programs
Manager utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide a summary of activities of the Community Schools
Collaboration for 2010 -2011. Key points included:
Mission, Vision and Values:
Mission: CSC exists to provide children and youth with opportunities to succeed in school, to have
high aspirations, and to create a better world.
1 Vision: All children and youth reach their full potential and realize their dreams.
Values: Because we value every aspect of all children and youth, we believe in:
o Comprehensive education
Equitable access and opportunities
Embracing and honoring diversity
Accountability and responsiveness
Expanded Learning Attendance Data 2010 -2011:
District Total
Attendees: 644
Regular Attendees: 534
By School
Foster: 198 /152
Showalter: 97/81
Cascade View: 131/118
Thorndyke:117 /92
Tukwila: 101/91
Cascade View, Thorndyke and Tukwila Elementary Schools:
Activities include homework help, literacy clubs, math groups, computer lab, recreation, refugee
success clubs, bilingual math and reading groups
Partnerships include Girls on the Run, Boeing Math and Science, Environmental Science Center,
Solid Ground Penny Harvest Philanthropy Roundtable, Washington Reading Corps
Foster High and Showalter Middle Schools:
Activities include homework help, leadership clubs, math and reading intervention, brothers and
sisters project, life skills and financial literacy, college and career readiness, refugee success club
Partnerships include Matt Griffin YMCA, Starfire Soccer, Washington Alliance for Better
Schools /Boeing, International Rescue Committee, Child Care Resources of Seattle
Family Involvement:
Family Literacy Events, Dr. Seuss Night, CARE Nights, Site Specific Celebrations, Family Bingo
Night, School Navigation and Support, College /Career Awareness and Readiness Events
Health Services:
Secured more than $700,000 of in -kind health services to include free /reduced student physicals,
free immunizations, free dental screenings and preventative services, mammogram bus
Feedback from Teachers and Students:
Students participating in the program have expressed the importance of the programs offered and
81 of teachers surveyed finds the work of CSC to be "extremely valuable."
The 2010 income for CSC was $1,707,514 and 2010 expenses were $2,036,625. Ms. Salas explained
there were unexpected reductions in income due to investors who went in other directions, and reserves
were used to maintain programs. The programs are being restructured, and there have been staffing
level changes to cut costs and maintain services to students.
The Councilmembers asked questions of the presenters and expressed appreciation for the contributions
and benefits the Community Schools Collaboration brings to Tukwila.
c. Financial status report on 1st Quarter 2011: Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director
Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director, provided an overview of the City's financial status for the
period of January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011. Following is a summary of the information presented.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 3 of 7
City -wide, unreserved fund balances increased $1.5 million in the first quarter 2011 from $49.3 million at
December 31, 2010 to $50.9 million at March 31, 2011. The governmental funds contributed $959,000 to
the increase, the internal service funds contributed $485,000 to the increase and the enterprise funds
contributed $112,000 to the increase. Of the governmental funds, the General Fund experienced a
decline in fund balance of $110,000. This decline includes a $566,000 transfer out to the Contingency
Fund. The special revenue fund group experienced an increase of $1.2 million including the $566,000
added to the Contingency Fund. The capital project fund group experienced a decline of $135,000 due
mainly to the spend -down of the bond proceeds for the emergency management capital equipment.
The enterprise funds had a net increase of $112 thousand comprised mainly of a $1.15 million increase in
the Surface Water Fund combined with a $1 million decrease in the other enterprise funds. The decline
in the water and sewer funds is due in part to the Andover Park West emergency sewer repair project.
The increase in the Surface Water Fund was expected due to the timing of the semiannual billing cycle.
The internal service fund group increase of $485,000 is attributable mainly to the $267,000 increase in
the Equipment Replacement Fund and the $168,000 increase in the healthcare Self- insurance Fund. The
Equipment Rental Fund generated revenue through the interfund billings to City departments and funds,
producing revenue at 25% of the annual budget. However, budgeted purchase, repair and capital
expenditure activity did not occur to the same extent, resulting in the operating surplus.
The City's financial status appears stable as of the end of the first quarter. However, certain more recent
events may affect the operating results of the second quarter. Generally, the economy has lapsed into a
slowdown once again, and specifically, the ramp -up of the Southcenter Access Project at the end of
March and the associated closure of certain sections of Southcenter Parkway may adversely affect
second and third quarter sales tax revenue, as access to businesses adjacent to the construction area
have reportedly been impacted by the project.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding various aspects of the financial data
presented. Ms. McCarthy emphasized that she would provide follow -up answers to all Councilmembers.
Discussion ensued regarding having a budget discussion dedicated to the Golf Course prior to the
scheduled June 30, 2011 budget workshop. It was determined that the Council would follow City
Administration's plan for discussing budget issues, with the expectation that there would be multiple
budget workshops with the first one being held on June 30.
The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Ms. McCarthy for the thorough and informative presentation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 6/6/11 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #357743 357854 and #110500, 110602 in the amount of $3,542,164.24
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
BID AWARD
Award a contract to R.L. Alia Company for the Interurban Avenue South Gravity Sewer Project in
the amount of $746,176.80.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO R. L. ALIA
COMPANY FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH GRAVITY SEWER PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $746,176.80. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 4 of 7
PUBLIC HEARING
2012 -2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
8:37 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the Public Hearing and asked for a staff report.
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained that the Transportation Improvement Program is updated
annually as required by State law. It is primarily a financial planning document for projects competing for
grants. Any project submitted for federal grant funding must be included in the local, regional, and state
adopted Transportation Improvement Plans.
Mayor Haggerton called for public comments.
There were no public comments.
8:38 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. A resolution approving the Transportation Improvement Program for 2012 -2017.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 (2012- 2017), AND
DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1743.
b. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Eagle Fireworks /Tom Whitacre for a fireworks display
at the Family Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2011 at the Starfire Sports Complex.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPROVE A FIREWORKS PERMIT
SUBMITTED BY EAGLE FIREWORKS/TOM WHITACRE FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE
FAMILY FOURTH AT THE FORT CELEBRATION ON JULY 4, 2011 AT THE STARFIRE SPORTS
COMPLEX. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
c. Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Manufacturing Industrial Center:
(1) An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Manufacturing Industrial Center
Element.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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 THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL
CENTER ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2334.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 5 of 7
(2) An ordinance amending various ordinances as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Chapters
18.36 and 18.38 to modify permitted uses in the Manufacturing Industrial Center.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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 VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 18.36 AND 18.38 TO MODIFY PERMITTED USES IN THE MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL CENTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2335.
d. An ordinance repealing a moratorium relating to the preservation of industrial land within the
City's Manufacturing Industrial Center.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -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,
REPEALING A MORATORIUM RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF INDUSTRIAL LAND
WITHIN THE CITY'S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER AND ON THE ACCEPTANCE
OF APPLICATIONS FOR AND ISSUANCE OF LAND USE, BUILDING, AND DEVELOPMENT
PERMITS, BUSINESS LICENSES AND /OR APPROVALS FOR ANY CHANGE IN USE FOR
CERTAIN NON INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER
ZONE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2321; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2336.
e. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kent regarding
Tukwila South permitting authority.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KENT REGARDING TUKWILA SOUTH
PERMITTING AUTHORITY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
f. A resolution in support of the ballot measure on the formation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan
Park District.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, 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,
EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE POSITION SUPPORTING A BALLOT MEASURE
AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN PARK
DISTRICT.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1744.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 6 of 7
NEW BUSINESS
An agreement with Teamsters Local #763 (from agenda amendment on Page 1).
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #763 IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,388.36 TO RESOLVE 7
GRIEVANCES FILED WITH THE CITY ON DECEMBER 9, 2010. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that he, Council President Ekberg, and Councilmember Quinn were part of a
congressional delegation that traveled to Washington DC this past week to provide an update on
Tukwila's federally funded projects. The delegation met with Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell,
Representative Jim McDermott, and staff from Representative Adam Smith's Office. Additionally, the
Tukwila delegation brought forward concerns associated with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
(BNSF) expansion and the impacts to Tukwila's Allentown area. They received a great deal of
information regarding this issue and will continue to press forward to the benefit of the City.
On June 17, 2011 the Mayor attended the John D. Spellman awards ceremony at the Delta Masonic
Lodge where King County Executive Dow Constantine recognized the Tukwila Parks and Recreation
Department for their work on the Duwamish Hill preserve. The Mayor also reported there will be night
paving this week on Southcenter Parkway between Minkler Boulevard and South 180 Street.
Mayor Haggerton will be attending the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference and Annual
Business Meeting June 21 -24, 2011. This will be his last year as a Board Member. The Rock and Roll
Marathon will be held on June 25, 2011, and the new Incident Command Vehicle will be on site for the
event. On June 26, 2011 the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center will have their gala auction event.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie referenced the traffic issues (due to construction) at the Southcenter Mall and
suggested a letter go out thanking people for their patience.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Suburban Cities dinner meeting on June 15, 2011. She also
attended the Retired Public Employees meeting and the Tukwila Historical Society meeting on June 16,
2011. Additionally, the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center will participate in the Tukwila Community
Yard Sale July 23 -24, 2011. On June 17, 2011, Ms. Hernandez attended the John D. Spellman awards
ceremony. She suggested the City consider entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the Society for
Historic Preservation. Additionally, Councilmember Hernandez indicated that at the Transportation
Committee meeting on June 20, 2011, the Committee members considered forwarding the bid award for
the 2011 Overlay Program to the Consent Agenda. However, there is additional discussion desired on
this issue, and it will follow the standard process to a Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting.
Councilmember Robertson relayed that he has received input from citizens regarding the traffic issues at
the Southcenter Mall. He suggested the Tukwila Reporter could be used as the mechanism to thank
citizens for their patience per Councilmember Duffie's report. Mayor Haggerton concurred.
Councilmember Seal attended the June 15, 2011 Tukwila Children's Foundation meeting. She reported
that the "penny harvest" money that elementary school children contributed went to the Tukwila Children's
Foundation an example of kids giving back to the community.
Councilmember Hougardy will be attending the AWC Conference this week.
Councilmember Quinn expressed appreciation for the opportunity to travel to Washington DC last week
as part of the congressional delegation. It gave City officials the opportunity to have one -on -one time with
legislators and make our positions known. Additionally, he attended the Kids Festival at Cascade View
Community Park on June 18, 2011, and the benefits of the recreation services were very evident.
Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2011 Page 7 of 7
Councilmember Quinn relayed that he has a scheduling conflict on June 30, 2011 and will not be able to
attend the budget workshop. He requested an early copy of the workshop materials.
c. Staff
Shawn Hunstock, Acting City Administrator, reminded the Council of the Joint School Board Meeting
tomorrow, June 21, 2011 at the Tukwila Community Center at 6:00 p.m.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hernandez indicated she has been invited to an awards ceremony sponsored by the
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to be held on June 25, 2011 at the Bell Harbor International
Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. Due to a scheduling conflict, she will be unable to attend and conveyed
that any Councilmember who would like to go in her place should contact her.
ADJOURNMENT
9:09 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Ji aggerton
Christy O'FlaKerty, City Clerk 0
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 7/5/11
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 7/6/11