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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-05 Regular Minutes Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers July 5, 2011 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 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Frank Iriarte, Acting Public Works Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; 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 Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy and De'Sean Quinn. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY SEAL TO EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG AND COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Swearing in of Sergeant Todd Bisson and Sergeant Rory Mettlin Mike Villa, Police Chief, emphasized the significance of the "Sergeant" position in the Police Department. Individuals holding this position must set the highest examples and standards and be critical thinkers. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to newly promoted Sergeants Rory Mettlin and Todd Bisson. Sergeant Mettlin grew up in Tukwila and was hired in 1998 and has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He has been a part of the Valley Civil Disturbance Unit and a DARE Officer. He has also served on the School District Threat Assessment Team and has demonstrated humility and integrity while serving in the Tukwila Police Department. Sergeant Bisson was hired by the City 21 years ago and has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He has been a part of the Valley Narcotics Team, SWAT Team, and a field training officer. Sergeant Bisson has demonstrated both calm and confidence in managing responses to critical incidents. Sergeants Mettlin and Bisson introduced members of their family in the audience and expressed appreciation for this opportunity. The Mayor and Councilmembers offered congratulations to the newly promoted sergeants. b. Update from Sound Mental Health Declan Wynne, Kathryn Kite and Rick Kenna Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, introduced Declan Wynne, Kathryn Kite, and Rick Kenna from Sound Mental Health. They have the challenging task of working with the homeless population in Tukwila. They have done a phenomenal job in providing services to their clients and providing Tukwila a high level of detail regarding their work in the community. The staff from Sound Mental Health gave an overview of the services provided by their agency. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2011 Page 2 of 5 The mission of Sound Mental Health is to strengthen and improve the lives of clients by delivering excellent health and human services tailored to meet specific needs. Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) provides outreach and case management for homeless adults and families and those at risk of homelessness in south and east King County. PATH focuses on those who are chronically homeless, mentally ill, or have a co- occurring disorder and /or physical disability. A homeless person is someone who lacks a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence. Examples are: Living outdoors on the streets or in a car Residing in a shelter or other temporary housing Couch surfing or staying with friends /extended family PATH also works with people who are at risk of losing their housing by connecting them with emergency service providers in their area of residence when available, and offering resources geared toward maintaining stable housing. PATH outreach includes: Outreach to shelters Assertive outreach to people living on the streets, in cars and encampments Referrals from social service agencies, hospitals and individuals in the community Meeting people where they congregate through community dinners, food banks, and the Mobile Medical Van Partnering with community agencies, public agencies and churches to locate and serve clients In October 2010 there was an agency -wide budget cut in the amount of $2 million that resulted in closing all open positions and involved some staff layoffs. This meant a reduction in some services and higher caseloads for existing staff. These challenges make the need for community partnerships, such as the one currently in place with the City of Tukwila, even more vital. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked the staff from Sound Mental Health for the services they provide to the City. c. Parks and Recreation Awards Bruce Fletcher, Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) Past President Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, introduced Bruce Fletcher, former WRPA President and Director of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Fletcher stated that the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department was selected for 2 spotlight awards in a competitive process. Camp Wrinkle Ranch was recognized by the Washington Recreation and Park Association as the Best Reaional Proaram. Camp Wrinkle Ranch is a collaborative program among the Senior Centers of Tukwila, Auburn, Burien, Bonney Lake, Federal Way, Puyallup and University Place who were also recognized. Staff from the various agencies plan and lead activities that are fun, active, and build camaraderie. Codiga Park received the award for Best Park Desion for a Class II city. Home to a pioneer dairy farm for many years, the City of Tukwila acquired the site along the Duwamish River in 1988. In May 2010 the park was dedicated, and the primary goal was to restore the site to reflect the historical significance of the area, work with existing features, and provide amenities that take advantage of the easiest access point in the City to the river. Mr. Fletcher presented the 2 awards to Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director, and Dave Johnson, Parks and Recreation Superintendent. The Mayor and Councilmembers congratulated Mr. Still and Mr. Johnson on the awards. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2011 Page 3 of 5 PROCLAMATIONS A Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring July 2011 as Parks and Recreation month in the City of Tukwila, acknowledging the benefits derived from parks and recreation in providing a healthy community and quality of life. CITIZEN COMMENTS Mark Palmer, General Manager of Great American Casino, 14040 Interurban Avenue South, read from correspondence from the Tukwila Police Officers' Guild. In summary, the letter stated that on February 22, 2011 the City Council voted (4 -3) to end gambling in the City. The 3 casinos along Interurban brought in an estimated $2.1 million in revenue to the City, which in part, funds Police services. The Guild does not feel there was evidence to support the negative labels associated with gambling, and noted that in 2010, Foster High School had more calls for police service than all 3 of the casinos combined. The Guild works well with the 3 casinos and supports the 400 workers who are employed in those establishments. In Mr. Palmer's view, ending gambling in Tukwila will result in no reduction in crime, empty buildings, lost jobs, and lost revenue for the City. Joanne McManus, 5610 South 133 Street, relayed that she has lived in the area of the casinos for 40 years and cannot provide one instance where the activities there disturbed the neighborhood. From her standpoint, there is no evidence of crime or noise, and she is not afraid to walk in the area. She enjoys participating iri the gambling related events for seniors, and is pleased the City can make money from those activities. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 6/20/11 (Regular Mtg) b. Approval of Vouchers #357855 357880, #357634- 357742 and 110603-110606 in the amount of $1,270,511.14 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. BID AWARD Award a contract to Watson Asphalt Paving for the 2011 Overlay and Repair Program in the amount of $985,624.75. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO WATSON ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE 2011 OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $985,624.75. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement #11 with IBI Group (contract #06 -019) for the Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center in the amount of $260,521.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #11 WITH IBI GROUP (CONTRACT #06 -019) FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER TRANSIT CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $260,521.00. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2011 Page 4 of 5 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with Past Forward NW Cultural Services (contract #07 -104) for the Duwamish Hill Preserve in the amount of $10,000 (increasing the original contract amount to $49,500). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH PAST FORWARD NW CULTURAL SERVICES (CONTRACT #07 -104) FOR THE DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 (increasing the original contract amount to $49,500). MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the June 29, 2011 SCORE Administrative Board meeting at the new jail facility. On June 30, 2011 he participated in a tour of the new Federal Reserve Building in Renton. On July 5, 2011 he attended the Government Affairs Committee meeting, where representatives from a new Tukwila business, iFLY, indicated they will be open in early August. They referenced the Tukwila location as being larger than the venue in Las Vegas. Additionally, Mayor Haggerton reported there will be a retirement celebration for Mike West, owner of Southtowne Auto Rebuild, on July 9, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the business location on Tukwila International Boulevard. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the June 29, 2011 Highline Forum where the Part 150 Study and noise issues were discussed. The City of Federal Way has concerns regarding flight noise and is conducting a Mayor's forum on August 23, 2011. On September 28, 2011 the Highline Forum is planning a joint meeting with the South County Economic Development Initiative (SCEDI). Ms. Hernandez participated in the July 4 parade in the City of Burien. She also attended the July 5, 2011 Government Affairs Committee meeting. Councilmember Seal attended the June 29, 2011 King County LEOFF1 Board Meeting. She also attended the July 4, 2011 event at Fort Dent Park, where the fireworks were "amazing." She reported that King County Metro is considering reductions to bus routes 150 and 161, which will impact Tukwila residents. The County is considering a $20 vehicle tab fee to mitigate the reductions, and Tukwila will need to watch how this situation progresses. Councilmember Hougardy attended the July 4, 2011 event at Fort Dent Park, where she toured the new incident command vehicle. She also attended the July 5, 2011 Government Affairs Committee meeting. Councilmember Quinn attended the July 4, 2011 event at Fort Dent Park and also toured the new incident command vehicle. He was impressed with the communications capabilities of the vehicle. c. Staff Steve Lancaster, City Administrator, reported that the U.S. Department of Energy will be conducting an aerial radiological survey in the Seattle metropolitan area from July 11 to July 28, 2011. Helicopters will be seen and heard during this period and will be flying at an elevation of 300 feet at 70 miles per hour. Information will be disseminated through the website and the TV Channel. The impact of recent events in Japan on their nuclear industry has demonstrated the importance of having good baseline data on record. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 5, 2011 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 8:08 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 5 -0. J aggerton, �r Christy O'Flaherty,cleity Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 7/18/11 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 7/19/11