HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-07 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Mayor Steven M. Mullet led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez; and
Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton; and Richard Simpson.
OFFICIALS:
Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker
Deputy City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance
Director; Police Lieutenant Darrell Baskin.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
January 7, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING
Tourism Marketing Update Katherine Kertzman
Proposed Interlocal Agreement with City of SeaTac
Noting the City of SeaTac's desire to work with Tukwila's Tourism and Market program, Alan Doerschel, Finance
Director, presented Council with the proposed, draft interlocal agreement. Tukwila City staff will re -work the draft
interlocal to incorporate appropriate language related to the lease of office space. Additionally, Mr. Doerschel noted a
newly- created position will be necessary to assist with the enlarged program between the two cities. A proposed draft
ordinance will be presented to Council requesting a budget amendment to fund the position.
Katherine Kertzman, Tourism and Marketing Director, highlighted examples provided a written update on the major
initiatives and work performed in 2001. Noteworthy is the fact the ThinkTukwila.com website continues to appear in the
top ten search engines somewhere in the top two search positions when searching for Tukwila. Additionally, the amount
of telephone calls to the 1- 877 TUKWILA phone number has reached an average of more than 150 calls per month.
Finally, although lodging tax revenues were down 5% in 2002, it does appear to be in line with King County averages;
with much of the shortage occurring after the September 11, terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
Jay Holman, Acting City Manager, City of SeaTac, informed Council that SeaTac's Hotel /Motel Committee will consider
the draft interlocal agreement on January 9; with their City Council holding a study session scheduled for January 15,
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
loanne McManus. 5610 So. 133rd. Tukwila. thanked Council and staff for well- wishes during her recent illness.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes Dec. 17, 2001 Special Minutes
b. Approval of Vouchers 233370 233561, in the amount of $458,731.92
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Election of 2002 Council President
FENTON NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD SIMPSON FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; CLOSURE TO NOMINATIONS. THE MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO ELECT RICHARD SIMPSON AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2002, CARRIED 7 -0.
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REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet attended the ceremony at King County today; where Ron Simms was sworn in. He also noted a Suburban
Cities Association meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, from 6 8 p.m., in Tukwila Council Chambers.
b. City Council
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Councilmember Duffle will distribute (to Council) an audio cassette of a presentation by Dr. Michael Silver, made at the
recent National League of Cities Conference.
Councilmember Carter attended the swearing -in ceremony in King County today. Additionally, she noted her
appointment to the AWC Board, District 13 seat representative; as well as the National League of Cities Human
Development Committee. Both appointments are for a period of one year.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the January 3 Equity and Diversity Committee meeting where the 2002 Chair and
Co -Chair were chosen. She noted a January 18 Living Voices performance and encouraged all to attend. Finally, she
noted Police Chief Keith Haines will do an encore presentation of time recently spent in the Congo, building orphanages,
on February 27, 2002.
Councilmember Haggerton praised City Council and staff for their attendance at the funeral of former Tukwila
Councilmember Mae Harris. Additionally he noted he'll attend a January 9 Board of Directors meeting of the Cascade
Water Alliance; a January 10 meeting of the Des Moines City Council; a January 11 Chamber of Commerce luncheon
meeting; and a January 12 Tukwila School District Strategic Planning Committee meeting.
Councilmember Linder noted the King County Part 150 Study group may soon have an agreement. She spoke of ongoing
challenges as they relate to housing (new and proposed) in the 65 Dnl and 70 Dnl areas.
Councilmember Fenton, noting many changes occurring in the November, 2001 election, asked Ms. Lauterbach for an
updated list of elected officials for surrounding cities. Additionally, he reported his appointment to the AWC Information
Technology Policy Committee.
Council President Simpson reminded Council of the January 8 Highway 99 Action Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Tukwila Community Center.
c. City Administrator
Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator, had no report.
d. Legislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach, noted the Joint Council /School Board meeting had been changed to April 30, 2002.
e. City Attorney
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, reported the City of Kent filed a petition to join the established coalition of
cities opposed to Puget Sound Energy's proposed tariff fee increases. Although no ruling has been made on the motion,
he anticipates its approval. Further reports will be made as information is received and action is taken or ordered by the
Courts.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director and Emergency Services Director, noted the Green /Duwamish River will crest at
8:20 p.m. this evening. Additionally, he reported that in spite of recent excessive rainfall, Tukwila has had just one minor
flooding incident. Councilmember Hernandez suggested an article relating same be placed in The Hazelnut.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
8:04 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN. The motion carried 7 -0.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Robert H. Baker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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