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Home My WebLink About2011-10-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers October 24, 2011 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Ekberg called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Allan Ekberg, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duff ie, Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Don Lincoln, Assistant Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Interim Finance Director; Jennifer Ferrer -Santa Ines, Senior Fiscal Coordinator; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. Councilmember Duffie asked the audience to observe a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Louise Strander Sr. Councilmember Quinn requested a moment of silence in honor of Washington State Senator Scott White who passed away October 21, 2011. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. PUBLIC HEARING a. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2332 and amending Ordinance No. 2287 to modify the definition of Crisis Diversion Facilities. Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, stated on May 2, 2011, the City Council declared an emergency and adopted Ordinance No. 2332 regarding diversion facilities and diversion interim service facilities. This ordinance was necessary in order to respond to a decision by the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearing Board, which invalidated Ordinance No. 2287. Since the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2332, King County Superior Court reversed the Board's decision regarding Ordinance No. 2287. As a result of the Court's decision, Ordinance No. 2287 remains in effect, and Ordinance No. 2332 can be repealed. 7:06 p.m. Council President Ekberg opened the Public Hearing and called for public comments. There were no public hearing comments. 7:07 p.m. Council President Ekberg closed the Public Hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2332 and amending Ordinance No. 2287 to modify the definition of Crisis Diversion Facilities. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes October 24, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Councilmember Seal indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on October 10, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Ordinance No. 2332, regarding diversion facilities and diversion interim service facilities, was adopted to respond to the Order issued by the Growth Management Board. As King County Superior Court has overturned the Board's decision relating to Ordinance No. 2287, Ordinance No. 2332 is not needed. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. A funding agreement for the Commute Trip Reduction Program. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on October 17, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, explained staff is seeking Council approval of a Washington State Department of Transportation WSDOT) funding contract in the amount of $74,205, for the City's Commute trip Reduction (CTR) Program. On September 27, 2011, staff received notification from WSDOT that the funds needed to be obligated by the close of business, or the City could lose the funding. Mayor Haggerton signed the agreement to safeguard the funding to continue the CTR Program. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. An ordinance regarding a boundary revision on 53` Avenue South from South 170 Street to South 172 Lane. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on October 17, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained King County is working to incorporate small islands of unincorporated areas that are adjoining incorporated cities. There is a small area between Tukwila and SeaTac on the westerly half of the 53 Avenue South right -of -way between South 170 and South 172 Lane. King County, SeaTac and Tukwila agreed that the entire street would be better served by Tukwila. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. An ordinance relating to business license housekeeping items. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on October 18, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Jennifer Ferrer -Santa Ines, Senior Fiscal Coordinator, explained the "Business Licenses and Regulations" section of the Tukwila Municipal Code was last updated in May 2011. The housekeeping ordinance will update the section to reflect the Finance Department as the issuing department for business licensing. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. An ordinance combining RGRL and business license fees to create a combined license fee. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on October 18, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Jennifer Ferrer -Santa Ines, Senior Fiscal Coordinator, explained a combined business license and Revenue Generating Regulatory License (RGRL) fee will result in a simplified fee structure that is easier to understand and will facilitate the completion of application forms with one fee calculation. The proposed changes are revenue neutral to the City. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes October 24, 2011 Page 3 of 4 The Councilmembers exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the draft ordinance. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. f. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding claims, payroll checks, etc. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on October 18, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Peggy McCarthy, Interim Finance Director, explained this is an annual procedure, and the resolution authorizes the cancellation of abandoned funds (unclaimed property). The unclaimed property will be reported and remitted to the Department of Revenue and made available to the responsible party through the State. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. g. An ordinance regarding Council Compensation. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on October 18, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Ordinance No. 2192 setting Councilmember compensation will expire on December 31, 2011. A new ordinance is required to enable staff to process Councilmember pay subsequent to this sunset date. The average annual stipend of the other Valley Communication cities for 2011 is $12,663.00. The draft ordinance retains the current annual stipend of $12,600.00 for Tukwila Councilmembers. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reminded the Council of the public meeting on October 25, 2011 relating to the Sound Transit Link Light Rail noise mitigation. He stated the City has received formal acceptance and approval of the Tukwila Shoreline Master Program, which will take effect October 28, 2011. The first King County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Task Force meeting will be held October 25, 2011, where committees will be established in preparation for the King County EMS Levy in 2013. He explained the City is involved 44 the King County Aerospace Alliance (KCAA) group that has been created by King County Executive Constantine. The purpose of KCAA is to assess the current state of the aerospace industries and position the county for continued manufacturing of the Boeing 737. Mayor Haggerton announced a funeral service for Louise Strander Sr. will be held October 28, 2011 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Burien beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be a reception at the Tukwila Community Center Banquet Hall beginning at 12:30 p.m. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the October 18, 2011 South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Meeting and the October 20, 2011 Tukwila Historical Society meeting. Council President Ekberg welcomed David Cline, City Administrator, to Tukwila. Councilmember Seal participated in the Tukwila Pool tour on October 22, 2011. On October 24, 2011 she attended the first National Immigration Immigrant Conference. Councilmember Hougardy reminded the Council of the Autumn Harvest Festival on October 27, 2011 at the Tukwila Community Center. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes October 24, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Quinn participated in the Tukwila Pool tour on October 22, 2011. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, announced that he has been appointed by Governor Gregoire to serve on the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan (LEOFF 2) Board. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reminded the Council of the October 25, 2011 Budget Work Session and the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District Visioning session on October 28, 2011. MISCELLANEOUS The Councilmembers discussed the upcoming October 25, 2011 budget work session and conveyed concern about agenda items that were not included in the packets previously distributed. After Council discussion, it was determined the budget work session should focus on Item 1 of the packet regarding 2011 Year to Date Revenues, Sales Tax and Expenditures. At the conclusion of the budget work session, the Council can provide staff direction on materials to be provided at future work' sessions. Additionally, the Council discussed potential topics for discussion at the 2012 Council Retreat. ADJOURNMENT 8:33 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING. Allan Ekberg, Council President Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 11/14/2011 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 11/15/2011