HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-07 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers May 7, 2012— 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 7:03 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; Peggy McCarthy,
Finance Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Mike Soss, Fire Department Battalion Chief;
Mike Villa, Police Chief; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Jack Pace, Community Development
Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director;
Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator;
Joyce Trantina, Executive Assistant; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Christy O'Flaherty,
City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Award of Police Department Medals of Merit to Sergeant Rory Mettlin and Officers Zack
Anderson, Randy Rusness, Sanjay Prasad and Brent Frank. Mike Villa, Police Chief.
Mike Villa, Police Chief, explained that the Meritorious Service Medal is awarded for exemplary service in
a crisis, emergency, or unusual circumstance. On August 4, 2011 at a fire at the El Matador Apartments
in Tukwila, 5 members of the Tukwila Police Department demonstrated exemplary conduct.
Sergeant Rory Mettlin and Officers Zack Anderson, Randy Rusness, Sanjay Prasad, and Brent
Frank entered the complex that was fully engulfed in thick, black smoke. They risked their own lives to
kick down doors, carry babies from the building, assist a mentally handicapped person to safety,
evacuate residents, and secure transportation to get over 200 citizens to safety.
Chief Villa presented each of the officers a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of their exemplary
service and dedication to the City of Tukwila.
The officers introduced the members of their families in attendance and were given a standing ovation by
the audience.
The Councilmembers and Mayor extended appreciation and thanks to the officers.
b. Presentation on Strategic Plan. Brian Murphy and Allegra Calder from BERK Consulting.
Joyce Trantina, Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office, introduced Brian Murphy and Allegra Calder
from BERK Consulting.
Mr. Murphy and Ms. Calder provided an overview of the City's Strategic Planning process.
Why Create a Strategic Plan?
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No. The process and product will establish a common understanding of:
Your Situation: Strengths, challenges, constraints and opportunities. An inventory of what is
uniquely Tukwila.
Your Vision: What you hope to achieve and the community's aspirations for the future.
Your Mission: The role of the City of Tukwila as an organization in helping to achieve the
community's vision.
Your Plan: Actions and investments necessary to achieve your Plan.
►BERK'S approach enables informed decision making and the creation of an actionable plan:
Analysis to provide the data and communicate trade -offs and choices.
Tailored information and engagements for members of the public, stakeholder committee, staff
committee and City Council.
Community building through dialogue.
A plan that is both aspirational and achievable.
►A good plan establishes long -term strategy and directs short-term implementation.
There will be many opportunities for input from the community through multiple open house events, and
there will also be work sessions for the City Council.
The following 3 questions were posed to each of the Councilmembers.
QUESTION 1: What do you think is the primary challenge facing Tukwila?
Duffie Reaching people and access to City government
Other Comments: Tukwila is a hub, and it is important that we seek participation of the
people by going out to them.
Robertson Residential stability and slowing down the turnover
Other Comments: The people who live in Tukwila are top priority as is public safety.
Council buy -in on the plan is essential for successful implementation.
Seal "Speaking as one voice." There are many independent neighborhoods, and all need to be
part of the bigger picture.
Ekberg Competing priorities and lack of a common vision
Hougardy Engaging the community and different cultures
Quinn Sustaining the quality of life and preparing for the future
Other Comments: The details of the plan are extremely important. as is outreach to as
many citizens as possible.
Kruller Acquiring a sense of identity and cultural pride, possibly with a theme similar to
Leavenworth
Other Comments: Residents, businesses, and visitors are the 3 groups that make up
Tukwila. All ages, neighborhoods, cultures, levels of income, levels of need, levels of
interest, and all employees need to be involved in the process.
QUESTION 2: What questions do you hope are addressed in this process?
Duffie What more can we do for our teenagers? And business people should be addressed as
citizens.
Robertson Are we doing the right things to keep people here?
Seal Have we been on track, and are we even close?
Ekberg What keeps people here and why do some leave? This includes those who reside here,
work here, and shop here.
Hougardy I How do we increase stability in neighborhoods and engage the community?
Quinn What is our common vision?
Kruller Increased inclusion, involvement, ideas, and innovation
QUESTION 3: What would success in this project look like?
Duffie A city that gives and is welcoming
Robertson Lower turnover in school classes over the long term, which will show that people are
staying in Tukwila
Seal Enthusiasm from all citizens and speaking with one voice
Ekberg A vision derived from a global perspective
Hougardy I Positive changes that last over the long term
Quinn Innovative ways to communicate and innovative policies by the Council
Kruller Measurable results and residents, businesses and visitors telling us they have been heard
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Mayor Haggerton reiterated the need to address residential turnover and emphasized the importance of
reinvigorating community camaraderie.
The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Mr. Murphy and Ms. Calder for the excellent presentation.
c. 2011 Fourth Quarter financial update. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director.
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, provided a summary of the 2011 Fourth Quarter Financial Report.
On a City -wide scale, unreserved fund balances decreased by $5.4 million in 2011. Funding of the
Southcenter Access project contributed to this decline with expenditures in excess of revenues of $1.5
million in the fourth quarter and $6.8 million for the year. The grand opening for the project occurred in
October, and it will be closed out soon. The Local Improvement District assessments will reimburse the
City for its expenditures on this project.
All Enterprise Funds experienced a deficit for the year, with the Water Fund activity producing a decline of
$1.14 million. Use of fund balance was planned for the year as a deficit was budgeted for each of the
utility funds.
The General Fund balance increased $669,370 for the quarter and $155,076 for the year, yielding an
ending fund balance of $5.9 million. When compared with budget, actual operating results for the year
were positive, with expenses at 95.41% of budget producing a cost savings of $2.4 million. This offset
the revenue shortfall of $1.2 million, a 97.52% realization of the total General Fund revenue budget.
Sales and use tax revenues exceeded budget by $1.3 million for the year, while excise taxes and charges
for services declined by $1.06 million and $554,000 respectively due to economic conditions and other
factors.
Although financial challenges remain, the City's finances have stabilized over the year. The budgetary
strategies that were enacted for the 2011 -2012 biennium have helped the City balance revenues and
expenditures. As the economy improves, the City will continue to follow conservative financial policy,
positioning itself well for future downturns and also for future growth.
The Councilmembers asked questions regarding various parts of the presentation and the budget
summary, and thanked Ms. McCarthy for the informative presentation.
PROCLAMATIONS
A proclamation identifying May 7 -11, 2012 as "Drinking Water Week."
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation recognizing the week of May 7 -11, 2012 as "Drinking Water Week"
in the City of Tukwila.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 4/16/12 (Regular Mtg.); 4/23/12 (Special Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #360358- 360489 and #120404 120407 in the amount of $881,042.28
c. A resolution declaring certain fleet vehicles as surplus. RESOLUTION NUMBER 1764.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 4116112.]
d. Accept as complete the 2010 -2011 Small Drainage Project (Contract #11 -112) with Green River
Construction, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release
procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $761,721.29).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 4124112.]
e. Accept as complete the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project (Contract #11 -039) with Ameresco
Quantum, Inc.; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures
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(final cost of project, including retainage: $144,547.67).
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 4124112.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign 13 Puget Sound Energy service connection agreements for the
Southcenter Parkway Extension Project in the amount of $70,428.52.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN 13 PUGET
SOUND ENERGY SERVICE CONNECTION AGREEMENTS FOR THE SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY
EXTENSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,428.52. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Housekeeping Code Amendments:
(1) An ordinance amending various ordinances as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code Title 5,
"Business Licenses and Regulations," and Title 18, "Zoning Code."
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 VARIOUS ORDINANCES AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC)
TITLE 5, "BUSINESS LICENSE AND REGULATIONS," AND TITLE 18, "ZONING CODE," TO
CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE ZONING CODE AND ITS PROVISIONS; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1482 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 5.44.130, ORDINANCE
NO. 1758 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 18.06.681, AND ORDINANCE NOS.
2075 §1 (PART) AND 1758 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTIONS 18.06.932 AND
18.06.933; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Hougardy, Chair of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee, relayed that the
building height component of the ordinance was removed, and it will be discussed at a future Community
Affairs and Parks Committee meeting.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2368.
(2) An ordinance updating the lists of schools, parks, community centers and libraries in Tukwila
Municipal Code Section 8.07.040.
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 ORDINANCE NOS. 1808 §1 AND 1621 §1, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.07.040, SUBPARAGRAPH G, TO UPDATE THE LIST OF
SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND PARKS; 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 2369.
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(3) An ordinance updating the notice requirements for noise variances in Tukwila Municipal Code
Section 8.22.120.
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 ORDINANCE NO. 2293 §13, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 8.22.120, SUBPARAGRAPH B, TO CLARIFY THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR
NOISE VARIANCES; 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 2370.
4) An ordinance to add flexibility to residential parking area limitations in Tukwila Municipal Code
Section 8.25.020.
MOVED BY QUINN, 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,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2251 §1 (PART) AND 2056 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.25.020, SUBPARAGRAPHS D, E AND F, TO ADD
FLEXIBILITY TO RESIDENTIAL PARKING AREA LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2371.
(5) An ordinance to correct an outdated zoning designation in Tukwila Municipal Code Section
8.28.180.
MOVED BY KRULLER, 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,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1837 §2 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.28.180, TO CORRECT AN OUTDATED ZONING DESIGNATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2372.
(6) An ordinance correcting outdated section references in Tukwila Municipal Code Section
8.45.030.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1838 §2 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 8.45.030, SUBPARAGRAPH E, TO CORRECT OUTDATED SECTION
REFERENCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2373.
(7) An ordinance to clarify notice procedures for State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
applications in Tukwila Municipal Code Section 21.04.210.
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 ORDINANCE NOS. 1770 §84,1344 §10, AND 1331 §19, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 21.04.210, TO CLARIFY PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEDURES FOR SEPA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2374.
c. A resolution adopting a City -wide Work Plan for 2012.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY 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,
ADOPTING A CITY -WIDE WORK PLAN FOR 2012.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1765.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that staff from the Public Works Department attended a meeting of the King
County Flood Control District KCFCD) today regarding removal of the sand bags along the Green River.
The recommendation that has been put forward to the Executive Board is that the KCFCD provide 75% of
the funding for the removal of the sand bags, and the cities of Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila provide the
other 25 If approved by the Executive Board, the KCFCD funding will be taken from future projects for
the Green River Basin.
Councilmember Robertson said this will affect projects for Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA9), as
they receive funding from the Green River Basin budget. Mayor Haggerton said an additional impact to
the City will be in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as the Gaco Western levee project will move
from 2017 to 2018.
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Additionally, Mayor Haggerton reported that the City is working with individuals in the Delta Marine area,
as that location has been identified as a potential annexation area for the City. Outreach is underway and
letters have been mailed to those in the area. More information will be forthcoming as the situation
evolves.
Mayor Haggerton reminded the Council of the Budget Work Session on May 8, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. He
relayed that he will be meeting with Federal legislators in Washington D.C. this week from Wednesday
through Saturday. The focus is on creating jobs, improving transportation, and concentrating on public
safety. He thanked Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, for the Federal Briefing Book she prepared for this
event.
It is anticipated the Southcenter Parkway Extension project will be completed in June or July this year,
with a possible ribbon cutting event around the 4th of July. Also, Tukwila has been informed that the
Klickitat Project has received an award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the
"State Project of the Year" in the $5 -$25 million category.
The Mayor reported that on April 28, 2012, the library at the Southcenter Mall sponsored a "Kids Reading
Day" that was very well attended and fun filled.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie thanked Mayor Haggerton and Chief Villa for the recognition given to the police
officers this evening. He expressed concern that veterans across the nation are not being taken care of
and he would like to see it addressed.
Councilmember Robertson concurred with Councilmember Duffie regarding the needs of our veterans.
Additionally, he reported that this past week a meeting was held with the Kent Fire Authority. Information
is forthcoming regarding the meeting.
Council President Seal attended the King County LEOFF I Board Meeting on April 25, 2012 and the
Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee (TPAC) meeting on May 5, 2012. The upcoming Metropolitan Park
District (MPD) meeting on May 14, 2012 will be lengthy, and it is anticipated to go longer than one hour.
Councilmember Ekberg attended the Sustain the Pool meeting on April 21, 2012 and concurred with
Councilmember Duffie regarding the needs of our veterans.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Tukwila Community Center
and the Suburban Cities Association dinner, both held on April 18, 2012. On April 21, 2012, she attended
the April Pool's Day event at the Tukwila Pool. On April 28, 2012, she attended the Teen Late Night
event and was given a tour. She commended Nate Robinson with the Parks and Recreation Department
for his excellent work with the teens in developing this program. On May 3, 2012, she participated in the
Association of Washington Cities State and Federal Policy Committee, which is instrumental in shaping
the legislative agenda.
Councilmember Quinn agreed with Councilmember Duffie regarding the needs of veterans. He reported
that he will be attending the OneAmerica dinner on May 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. OneAmerica is a force in
the movement for immigrant, human and civil rights.
Councilmember Kruller attended the Sustain the Pool (STP) meeting on April 21, 2012. She reported that
the STP members will be helping the Tukwila Food Pantry with their upcoming food drive that involves
distribution of food bags through the Post Office. The members will be volunteering at the Riverton Post
Office to help gather the food bags. Additionally, she reported that she attended the recent Valley Com
Elected Officials Academy. She offered the reminder that the Tukwila Historical Society Gala and Auction
will be held on May 19, 2012 at Billy Baroo's at 3:00 p.m.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the Council packet and
offered to answer any questions.
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d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Duffie thanked those who participated in the National Day of Prayer.
ADJOURNMENT
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9:23 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk'
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 5/21/12
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 5/22/12