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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start: 6:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
July 18, 2011 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Pending Litigation
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
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; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney;
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Public
Works Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan
Hernandez, Allan Ekberg, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
End: 6:50 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:06 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; Bob Giberson, Public Works
Director; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Marty Grisham, Emergency
Manager; 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, Allan Ekberg, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy and De'Sean Quinn.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Heart Health: Cherish Hart, American Heart Association
Cherish Hart from the American Heart Association utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide a
summary of the outreach and partnerships the association uses to promote healthy living.
The mission of the American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases
and stroke. By 2020, their top priority is to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by at least
20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by the same rate.
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Health factors for ideal cardiovascular and brain health involve the American Heart Association's
"Life's Simple 7."
1. Get active
2. Control cholesterol
3. Eat better
4. Manage blood pressure
5. Lose weight
6. Reduce blood sugar
7. Stop smoking
The City of Tukwila has been recognized in prior years for worksite wellness and for being a "Fit Friendly
City." Ms. Hart gave special recognition to Dave Johnson and the employees from the Parks and
Recreation Department. This year's award to Tukwila is dedicated in memory of former City employee,
Bev W illison, who spearheaded the program for 9 years.
Ms. Hart presented Mayor Haggerton with the 2011 Fit Friendly Gold Recognition Award
Mayor Haggerton thanked Ms. Hart and the American Heart Association for presenting this award to the.
City of Tukwila.
b. Global to Local Project Update: Adam Taylor, Director for Global to Local Project, and Dan
Dixon, Vice President of External Relations for Swedish Hospital
Adam Taylor, Director for Global to Local, and Dan Dixon, Vice President of External Relations for
Swedish Hospital, provided an update on the Global to Local (G2L) Project.
G2L works with communities to address health disparities. It is a public private partnership between
public health experts, private health care providers, and global health specialists. It was conceptualized
in 2009 to improve the health of underserved populations in King County. The cities of Tukwila and
SeaTac agreed to partner with G2L to kick off the initiative. In the last decade a number of immigrant
communities have sprung up in both cities. These new residents joined an already diverse community
with rich cultural heritages, and all share common challenges to include: poverty, lack of insurance and
significant health concerns, asthma rates, tuberculosis and teen pregnancy rates that are among the
highest in the county.
G2L organizations come together to improve the health of these underserved populations to implement a
multi -year commitment that will provide resources such as staffing and funding to develop local programs
that will help improve the health in these communities. They also strive to involve local community
leaders who speak the language of those in the most need to break down barriers and enhance
understanding of the cultural norms.
Some of the G2L partners include the Red Cross, AmeriCorps, JP Morgan Chase, General Electric,
T- Mobile and the University of Washington. Additionally, the expertise of Evelyn Bokyan, Tukwila Human
Services Manager, has been extremely beneficial in moving the program forward.
The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the information presented and thanked
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Dixon for the vital work they are doing in the Tukwila community.
a. Equity and Diversity Commission:
1. Confirm the reappointment of Joan Hernandez to Position #3 on the Equity and Diversity
Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/2013.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOAN
HERNANDEZ TO POSITION #3 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM
EXPIRING 7/31/2013. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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2. Confirm the reappointment of Kathleen Gantz to Position #4 on the Equity and Diversity
Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/2013.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
KATHLEEN GANTZ TO POSITION #4 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A
TERM EXPIRING 7/31/2013. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
3. Confirm the reappointment of Aaron Draganov to Position #8 on the Equity and Diversity
Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/2013.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY QUINN TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF AARON
DRAGANOV TO POSITION #8 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM
EXPIRING 7/31/2013. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Sister Cities Committee:
1. Confirm the appointment of Domenic Baker to Position #3 on the Sister Cities Committee, with
a term expiring 12/31/2014.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DOMENIC
BAKER TO POSITION #3 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING
12/3112014. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
2. Confirm the appointment of Patricia Timm to Position #4 on the Sister Cities Committee, with a
term expiring 12/31/2014.
MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA TIMM
TO POSITION #4 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2014.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chuck Parrish, 4430 South 150 Street, presented a petition with 384 signatures asking the City Council
to replace Ordinance #2323 with a new policy that would allow the existing commercial card rooms to
remain in business, saving approximately 450 jobs and retaining $2.1 to $2.4 million in annual tax
revenues to the City and maintaining the services associated with that revenue. He asked any citizens in
the audience in support of the petition to stand. In his viewpoint, some of the employees here tonight
would have to be laid off based on Ordinance #2323. Mr. Parrish expressed that he would like to see the
petition given serious consideration and that this matter be handled by way of City legislation as opposed
to an expensive ballot measure. He asked the Council to create a better ordinance.
Councilmember Hougardy inquired which employees in the room would be laid off.
Mr. Parrish responded that if approximately $2.1 million in revenue is lost, then inevitably layoffs would
occur.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 7/5/11 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #357968- 358064 and 110600, 110701- 110702 in the amount of $3,033,548.01
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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BID AWARD
Authorize the Mayor to award a contract to Green River Construction, Inc. for the 2010 -2011 Small
Drainage Program in the amount of $788,005.50.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GREEN RIVER
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2010 -2011 SMALL DRAINAGE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$788,005.50. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with KBA, Inc. for Howard Hanson Dam Flood
Response/Tukwila Levee Repairs and Maintenance in the amount of $298,000.00.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH KBA, INC. FOR HOWARD HANSON DAM FLOOD RESPONSE/TUKWILA LEVEE
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $298,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Police Investigative Assistance for the
SCORE jail facility.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR POLICE INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SCORE JAIL
FACILITY. MOTIION CARRIED 7 -0.
c. An ordinance reenacting Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.57, "Emergency Management," to
update definitions and regulations and clarify roles and responsibilities.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, 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,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2198 AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 2.57, REENACTING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.57 "EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT," TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS AND CLARIFY ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2337.
d. An ordinance accepting a 1997 Ford Expedition as a donation from the Valley Regional Fire
Authority for use by the Tukwila Fire Explorer Program.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL 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,
ACCEPTING A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION AS A DONATION FROM THE VALLEY REGIONAL
FIRE AUTHORITY FOR USE BY THE TUKWILA FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2338.
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e. Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Quasi judicial):
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Due to Councilmember Duffie's absence from the July 11, 2011 Committee of the Whole Meeting, he will
be asked the Appearance of Fairness questions this evening.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, asked Councilmember Duffie if he listened to the audio recording from the
July 11, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Councilmember Duffie answered in the affirmative.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, asked Councilmember Joe Duffie the following Appearance of Fairness"
questions relating to the Duwamish Hill Preserve Application in the vicinity of 3800 South 115 Street:
1. Do you have any interest in the subject property (in the vicinity of 3800 South 115 th Street)?
2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter?
3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application?
Councilmember Duffie answered "No" to all of the above questions
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, asked Councilmember Joe Duffie the following "Appearance of Fairness"
questions relating to the Sabey /Community Bank Application at 10200 East Marginal Way South:
1. Do you have any interest in the subject property (10200 East Marginal Way South)?
2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter?
3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application?
Councilmember Duffie answered "No" to all of the above questions.
Jack Pace, Community Development Director, explained that an inconsistency in the address exists as it
relates to the Duwamish Hill Preserve application. The 2 ordinances have been amended to change the
address from 11215 East Marginal Way South to 3800 South 115 Street due to outdated information on
the King County Assessor's website
1. An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Map for certain real property located in
the vicinity of 3800 South 115 Street from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light (MIC /L) to Low
Density Residential (LDR). (Duwamish Hill Preserve)
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF 3800 SOUTH 115TH STREET, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
KNOWN AS DUWAMISH HILL PRESERVE, FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL
CENTER/LIGHT (MIC /L) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR); PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2339.
2. An ordinance amending the Zoning Map for certain real property located in the vicinity of 3800
South 115 Street from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light (MIC /L) to Low Density Residential
(LDR). (Duwamish Hill Preserve)
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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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 ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY
OF 3800 SOUTH 115TH STREET, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, KNOWN AS DUWAMISH HILL
PRESERVE, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL
CENTER/LIGHT (MIC /L) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR); PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2340.
3. An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Map for certain real property located at
10200 East Marginal Way South from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) to Light
Industrial (LI). (Sabey /Community Bank)
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, 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 THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 10200 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FROM
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER /HEAVY (MIC /H) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI);
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2341.
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning Map for certain real property located at 10200 East Marginal
Way South from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) to Light Industrial (LI).
(Sabey /Community Bank)
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 THE ZONING MAP FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10200 E.
MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FROM MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL
CENTER/HEAVY (MIC /H) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2342.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that on July 14, 2011, there was a community meeting in Allentown regarding
intrusion into that neighborhood due to growth from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad.
Additionally, there was a meeting on July 18, 2011 at City Hall with representatives from BNSF, Senator
Murray's and Cantwell's Offices, Congressman Adam Smith's Office, the City's Federal Lobbyist, and 3
members of the Tukwila City Council. The City will continue to monitor and mitigate this issue.
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b. City Council
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Councilmember Hernandez toured the Police incident command vehicle on July 12, 2011 and attended
her neighborhood Block Watch Committee on July 14, 2011. There has been an increase in crime in her
neighborhood, particularly relating to cars being broken into with no sign of forced entry. She also
attended the July 15, 2011 CASTT performance at the Foster Performing Arts Center. Ms. Hernandez
expressed appreciation for being re- appointed to the Equity and Diversity Commission this evening and
indicated there are still 2 vacancies on the Commission (one for a Councilmember and one for a member
of the community).
Council President Ekberg attended the July 14, 2011 community meeting in Allentown as well as the July
18, 2011 meeting at City Hall regarding BNSF issues. He also attended the July 16, 2011 CASTT
performance.
Councilmember Seal toured the Police incident command vehicle on July 12, 2011 and the community
meeting in Allentown on July 14, 2011. She also performed in the CASTT productions on July 15 -16,
2011 and thanked the Tukwila Arts Commission for their continued support of the performances that are
going on their 29 year.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the July 13, 2011 South County Economic Development Initiative
(SCEDI) and the July 15, 2011 CASTT performance.
Councilmember Quinn attended the July 14, 2011 community meeting in Allentown as well as the July 18,
2011 meeting at City Hall regarding BNSF issues.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Duffie encouraged tours of the Police incident command vehicle as it is incredibly
impressive.
Councilmember Hernandez indicated this coming weekend is the Tukwila Community Yard Sale, and the
Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center will be participating on Saturday only.
Council President Ekberg relayed that the Council had requested information regarding the cost of an
advisory ballot measure regarding social card rooms. He distributed information on this topic that can be
discussed at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. The approximate cost is $9,000 410,000 for the
November 8, 2011 General Election.
Councilmember Robertson read the title of the petition regarding social card rooms submitted under
Citizen Comments this evening. He indicated the petition title does not reference all of the pertinent facts
associated with this complex issue, such as the City's inability to control where the card rooms will be
located. From his standpoint, this is a downside of polls and petitions as opposed to ballot measures. It
is important for the Council to proceed in a manner that ensures the citizens are provided all of the
relevant facts regarding the issue.
Councilmember Quinn relayed there is going to be an additional Allentown neighborhood meeting
regarding BNSF issues on August 2, 2011.
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Mayor Haggerton complimented City resident and Planning Commission Chair, Brooke Alford, for
attending the BNSF meeting today at City Hall. Her participation was both welcome and beneficial.
Councilmember Duffie supported Councilmember Robertson's viewpoint expressed under the
Miscellaneous discussion this evening.
Mayor Haggerton relayed that Councilmembers should contact Council President Ekberg regarding
continued discussions or agenda items relating to social card rooms.
ADJOURNMENT
8:19 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 8/1/11
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 8/2/11