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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-06 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting February 6, 2012— 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 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, and.Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Interim Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Joyce Trantina, Executive Assistant; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction and Swearing in of Police Officer Patrick Hisa Mike Villa, Police Chief Mike Villa, Police Chief, introduced Officer Patrick Hisa to the City Council. Officer Hisa formerly worked as an officer in El Paso, Texas, having involvement with gang units and working with the school district. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Hisa, Badge #198. Officer Hisa expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and protect the citizens of Tukwila. The Councilmembers congratulated Officer Hisa and welcomed him to the City. b. Swearing in of Assistant Police Chief Bruce Linton Mike Villa, Police Chief Chief Villa introduced Bruce Linton who has been promoted to the position of Assistant Police Chief after 17 years of increasingly responsible service to the Tukwila Police Department. Assistant Chief Linton's accomplishments and experience include: Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership, Mid Management Certificate from the Washington State Training Commission, 30 years in the National Guard, pursuing second Master's Degree at the Army War College, Oversight of over 300 soldiers in Iraq. While Assistant Chief Linton is a respected leader and decision maker with exemplary credentials, he is also known for his humility. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Assistant Chief Linton. Mr. Linton expressed appreciation to Chief Villa for the confidence he has in him, and he thanked his wife and children in the audience for their ongoing support. He relayed that Tukwila is a great City, and he values the close relationships with the community and the officers in the Police Department. The Councilmembers extended congratulations to Assistant Chief Linton. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 2 of 6 c. Sign Code: One Year Later— Brandon Miles, Senior Planner Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, explained that the current Sign Code was adopted in August 2010 after a lengthy process. The presentation this evening will provide an update about how the Sign Code is working now that it has been in place for over a year. Mr. Miles indicated that the purpose of the Sign Code is to provide safety, aesthetics, and preserve a positive community image. Some key highlights of the presentation included: Tukwila's Old Sign Code Adopted in the 1970s Limited number of signs per business Many sections were content based Significantly impacted large properties and corner properties Limited creativity Code was not reflective of recent legal decisions (State and Federal) Process Used to Update the Sign Code Agreement from City Council that an update was needed. By Resolution, City Council outlined a process to be used for the update. Council's Direction: Citizen participation was needed to update the Sion Code in order to have a successful outcome. Creation of a Sign Code Advisory Committee. New Sign Code Strives to remain "content" neutral. No specific limit on the number of signs per business. Moves to "monument only" freestanding signs. Increases the number of building- mounted signs allowed, in exchange for something the City wants.... better looking buildings. No longer allows tall freeway interchange signs. Building- mounted signs can use limited dynamic features, such as moving lights or rotating signs. These recommendations reflect the work of the Sign Code Advisory Committee. Mr. Miles utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide samples of types of signs and billboards, abandoned signs, and various case studies. He also indicated they are considering a program that will encourage use of holiday lights in businesses to provide a more welcoming atmosphere. The program, as envisioned, would involve incentives for participation in a holiday lighting program. Process for Sign Code Update Community Affairs and Parks Committee on March 12 for discussion of various proposed changes. Direction will be needed by the Committee. Community Affairs and Parks Committee on March 19 for review of proposed ordinance. Committee of the Whole on April 9 for a Public Hearing. Regular Meeting on April 16 for ordinance adoption. Mayor Haggerton referenced an email from Pam Carter received February 6, 2012 regarding campaign signs that was distributed to the full Council. Councilmember Kruller explained that she has heard from some members of the business community regarding the need for A -frame signs for those businesses that are not easily seen. She would like to see sensitivity in this area. Mr. Miles indicated that A -frame signs are prohibited in Tukwila if they are visible from the public street. They frequently end up on sidewalks and cause issues regarding accessibility. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Councilmember Quinn relayed that the holiday lighting program is a good concept, and at some point in the process he would like the City Attorney to weigh in on this as it relates to the Sign Code. Councilmember Ekberg asked for clarification regarding picture frame signs. Mr. Miles relayed there are code limitations in that the sign can only change once every 24 hours, even though the technology is there for the image to change more frequently. Councilmember Ekberg asked if there were requests for reader board signs, and Mr. Miles said there are possibly 3 or 4 a year. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Miles for the informative presentation. CITIZEN COMMENTS Joanne McManus, 5610 South 133 Street, explained that she participates in senior citizen events at the Tukwila Community Center. Seniors from other cities also participate and pay a higher fee since they are non residents of Tukwila. In her view, these activities are oftentimes the only opportunity for many of the seniors to get out of their homes and do something. Lately, the participants have been questioned about "where they live" when attending the events. She wanted the Council to know that this is very concerning to the seniors who participate. Councilmember Ekberg inquired if the questions are causing people to feel they might be prevented from participating in the future. Ms. McManus answered in the affirmative. Mayor Haggerton relayed that this matter would be investigated, and follow -up information would be provided to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/17/12 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers: #359583 359588 in the amount of $303,081.21 #359591 359611 and #120101 in the amount of $1,413,083.41 #359613- 359788 in the amount of $544,822.93 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution establishing the meeting schedule for City Council Committees. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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, ESTABLISHING THE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1713. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1760. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 4 of 6 b. A resolution declaring the Tukwila Municipal Court Sony VTel video arraignment equipment and accessories as surplus and authorizing their disposal. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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, DECLARING THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT SONY VTEL VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator, explained the equipment has been obsolete since 2006 and is no longer in use. This resolution is required to officially surplus the equipment. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1761. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Contract Supplement No. 2 with KBA, Inc. for construction management services for the Southcenter Parkway project in the amount of $390,000.00. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACT SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 WITH KBA, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Boeing Access Road Bridge project in an amount not to exceed $67,000.00. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE BOEING ACCESS ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract for the 42 Avenue South Phase III residential street improvement project and Gilliam Creek 42 Avenue South Culvert with CH2M Hill, Inc. in the amount of $726,995.00. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE 42 AVENUE SOUTH PHASE III RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND GILLIAM CREEK 42 AVENUE SOUTH CULVERT WITH CH2M HILL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $726,995.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Andover Park West street improvements project in the amount of $1,420,000.00. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD FOR THE ANDOVER PARK WEST STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,420,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton introduced Joyce Trantina, Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office, who will be giving an update on the City's Strategic Plan. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Ms. Trantina explained that Tukwila is starting a strategic planning process that will help develop a road map for the next 5 -10 years and get all stakeholders on the same page. This will be beneficial in directing efforts and resources to best meet the needs of the City. Responses to the Request for Proposals are due to the City by close of business on February 17, 2012. The timeline is to complete the first draft of the Strategic Plan by July 2012, with completion of a final document in October 2012. The process will be done in phases with Phase 1 involving "visioning," to include community involvement (public meetings, focus groups, etc.) and data collection. A similar process will be done for City employees. Phase 2 will involve developing the strategy, establishing benchmarks /milestones, and performance metrics. The consultant will be asked to provide services and costs in an "a la carte" fashion, and decisions can then be made about what would work best for the City. The Councilmembers asked clarifying questions regarding the Strategic Plan and exchanged comments to include: the necessity of having a long -range plan for the City; concern regarding the financial approach of the plan as it is not currently budgeted; the possibility of having a "not -to- exceeds amount' in the plan; the benefit of the "a la carte" approach; and the importance of emphasizing the benefits of the plan to "everyday residents." Mayor Haggerton stated that further updates will be provided as the process moves forward, and budget and financial information regarding the Strategic Plan will be forthcoming to the Council. Mayor Haggerton reported that Representative Bob Hasegawa is conducting Town Hall Meetings, one of which is scheduled on February 18, 2012 at the Tukwila Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Additionally, this past week there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Renton Southwest 27 Street Project (previously involved the Strander Extension project). Updates regarding the Tukwila portion of the project will be forthcoming. The Mayor attended the Suburban Cities Association networking event on February 2, 2012 where King County Executive Dow Constantine was the speaker. Executive Constantine commended the Valley Cities for their collaborative efforts on regional issues. The Mayor also attended the Legislative Action Conference in Olympia on January 25 -26, 2012 where Tukwila officials met with State representatives and senators regarding legislative issues of importance to Tukwila. This past week, the Mayor attended the Emergency Management System (EMS) Levy Task Force meeting. The levy is proposed to be on the ballot in November 2013. Mayor Haggerton is the Chair of the Regional Services Subcommittee. Discussion is ongoing to determine the levy rate, which has been $.030 per thousand dollars for the last 6 years. Further documentation of the required services is necessary before a rate can be determined. Mayor Haggerton reported that on February 2, 2012, there was a great deal of police activity in the City. Once the Police Department issues a Press Release on an incident, accurate information can then be provided to the Council. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Legislative Action Conference in Olympia and appreciated the opportunity to attend. He expressed appreciation to City Police and Public Works staff for their cleanup work during the recent storm. Mayor Haggerton relayed that the City ran out of salt for the roadways during the storm, and King County offered salt to the City at a good price. Council President Seal attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on February 2, 2012. The Council Retreat agenda should be completed this Friday and will be distributed next week. Ms. Seal reported that interviews for the Metropolitan Park District (MPD) Citizens Advisory Committee were conducted this past week, and the pool of applicants was exceptional. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Chamber of Commerce after -hours event on January 26, 2012. He also attended the South County Transportation Board, Eastside Transportation Partnership and Seashore Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 6, 2012 Page 6 of 6 Transportation forum sponsored by King County at the Tukwila Community Center. There was discussion regarding options for cities to create a Transportation Benefit District within their boundaries that would involve a tax on gasoline. He thanked Council President Seal for communication about disposal of weather related yard waste after the recent storm. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Legislative Action Conference in Olympia and relayed that the tax simplification legislation would be negatively impactful to the City, and we will need to follow that legislation. She also attended the Suburban Cities Association networking event on February 2, 2012, and she will be hosting the Council Coffee Chat this Saturday. Councilmember Quinn thanked those Councilmembers who lobbied in Olympia recently on matters that affect the City. Councilmember Kruller attended the Suburban Cities Association networking event on February 2, 2012, and emphasized the importance of maintaining our regional connections. She also attended the Legislative Action Conference in Olympia, and commended Mayor Haggerton for his clarity in explaining our issues and Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, for providing the materials for the event. Ms. Kruller relayed that a citizen has asked her about whether there are rental fees for cans in the garbage contract. Additionally, she reported that those who were involved in the interview process for the MPD Citizens Advisory Committee felt it was conducted in a very fair manner. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report that is part of the Council packet. This report will now be a part of the Regular Meeting agendas. Mr. Cline reported that with regard to federal lobbying, the Council Analyst and Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office will coordinate those efforts. A trip to Washington D.C. is anticipated, and a list of attendees will be compiled in April or May. More information will be forthcoming. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Haggerton explained that recently a group of individuals from Senator Adam Smith's Office used the Council Chambers in City Hall for a meeting. While City staff and elected officials were not a part of the meeting, in the future, if similar meetings are held, the Council will be notified as a courtesy. ADJOURNMENT 8:30 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. r r�� Ji aggert�or Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 2/21/12 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 2/22/12