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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start: 6:05 p.m.
Regular Meeting
May 21, 2012 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a Potential Land Sale
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c).
It will last no more than 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session.
Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Jack Pace, Community Development
Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator;
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Tukwila City Councilmembers
Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller.
Council President Seal was not present.
End: 6:58 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:07 p.m. and led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, called the roll of the Council. Present were
Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn and Kate
Kruller.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO EXCUSE COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL
FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Mike Villa,
Police Chief; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director;
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Mary Miotke,
Information Technology Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Evelyn Boykan,
Human Services Manager; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner;
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Swearing in of Andi Delic, Lateral Police Officer: Mike Villa, Police Chief.
Police Chief Mike Villa introduced Andi Delic. Mr. Delic and his family came to Tukwila from Bosnia in
1996, and Andi attended Cascade View Elementary. When Andi was 16 he joined the Tukwila Explorers,
and rose to the ranks of Chief of the Explorer Post. Mr. Delic has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
and comes to Tukwila after serving as a Police Officer in Montana for the last two years. Chief Villa noted
that Mr. Delic speaks Serbian and Croatian, and is the youngest officer the City has hired during Chief
Villa's career with Tukwila, starting his first day of work on his 21st birthday.
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Mayor Haggerton administered the oath of office. Mr. Delic's mother pinned on his badge #200).
Officer Delic introduced his family and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve in Tukwila.
The Mayor and City Councilmembers extended congratulations to Officer Delic.
b. State of the City report. Mayor Haggerton.
Mayor Haggerton utilized a PowerPoint presentation to give a recap of highlights from the past year and
provide information on some exciting events for the future. The Mayor provided the definition of a
"connection" as "a link or a bond, an association or a relationship; to join or become joined." As a City
that lies literally at the crossroads of Interstates 5 and 405, and encompasses the Green River, multiple
bus routes, the Sounder commuter rail station, the Amtrak station and a Light Rail Station, Tukwila is
definitely "connected," not only in the region but the State of Washington.
City representatives just returned from a meeting with our Congressional delegation in Washington DC,
where they learned that transportation and employment are the major focus areas for our federal
delegation. The City's representatives shared updates on many of the projects in Tukwila that have
benefited from federal, state and other funding, and how these projects have helped the City improve and
expand its connectivity for our residents, the entire region and the state. Among those projects are:
Partnering with King County Metro to replace the transit stops in the Urban Center with a new, safer
Transit Center that will connect Burien, Tukwila and Renton to Sound Transit's Light Rail and commuter
rail services.
A new pedestrian /bicycle bridge to be constructed across the Green River to better connect the
Southcenter district core to the commuter rail station. Design is currently underway on this project.
The Southcenter Parkway Extension Project, which will make the Tukwila South development area a
reality and provide up to 25,000 new jobs, 1,700 housing units, and 10 million square feet of office and
retail space that should be developed over the next 5 to 20 years.
The cities of Tukwila and Renton are working collaboratively to create an east/west connection between
SW 27th Street in Renton and Strander Boulevard in Tukwila. This will include construction of an
underpass under two railroad tracks and will provide better cross valley transportation access.
The Southcenter Access Project rebuilt the connection between Southcenter Parkway and Klickitat
Drive, with access off 1 -5 and the Burien freeway. The completed project was reopened after just 6 -1/2
months. The City has been monitoring traffic flow, which has improved dramatically.
Financial status:
Projected General Fund revenues for 2011 were $51.4 million, and actual revenues came in at $50.1 (a
$1.3 million shortfall), representing a decline of 2.5 Property tax revenues were budgeted at $13.53
million for 2011, and actual receipts came in just $102,000 below the budgeted amount. Sales tax
revenue was projected to be $14.2 million for 2011, and actual sales tax received was $15.35 million, a
difference of $1,146,000 +8.1 Compared to City collections in 2010, sales tax including mitigation
from the State —was up by 13.6 The breakdown of retail sales tax was: Construction up 51.7
Retail trade up 5.9 Manufacturing down 37.8 Transportation and warehousing up 20.2
Wholesale trade down 17.2
The City was able to keep General Fund expenditures at 4.5% under the amount budgeted for 2011. City
staff has been very diligent at keeping expenses below budgeted levels and making efforts to reduce
costs on a daily basis.
While permitting activity showed 219 fewer permits in 2011 (down 11% from 2010), the value of those
permits was down only 2
Looking ahead.
The final phase of work on Tukwila International Boulevard was completed in the spring of 2011.
Earlier this year the City Council approved the establishment of a Police bicycle patrol, with an
emphasis on Tukwila International Boulevard.
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The City's developer is working on the design of Tukwila Village, including incorporating suggestions
the City received from the "Project for Public Spaces" organization. Plans are to bring Development
Agreements to the Council for approval in July, and the developer plans to have the first phase open
before the end of 2014.
Last fall many citizens worked with City Council and Parks Recreation staff to establish a
Metropolitan Park District to provide for the continued operation and maintenance of the pool.
The City of Tukwila is a member of the recently- formed King County Aerospace Alliance, which was
convened to bring jurisdictions, public sector groups, businesses and schools together to foster long-
term economic growth and local competitiveness for the local aerospace industry.
In 1995 Tukwila designated 135 acres in the North Highline Annexation area as a Potential Annexation
Area (PAA). Last week the City received a petition from property owners in that area. Seattle has also
designated this area as a PAA, making it critical that Tukwila move expeditiously to process the petition.
King County Flood Control District has agreed to provide 75% of the funding needed for removal of the
sandbags and Hesco containers along the Green River. The district will defer other potential projects to
provide these funds, and the cities of Tukwila, Kent and Auburn will pay the remaining 25% of the
removal costs.
The City has embarked on its first Strategic Planning effort, which will shape what it is like to live, work,
visit, or own a business in Tukwila. The plan will serve as a guide to the priorities and actions of the
City and its partners for years to come.
Public safety is critical to the City, and we want all residents, businesses, shoppers and visitors to feel
safe in Tukwila.
Mayor Haggerton stressed that the City's relationships with funding partners, neighboring communities,
residents, businesses and visitors have never been more important.
c. 2012 First Quarter financial report. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director
Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to give an overview of financial
activities of the City for the first quarter ending March 31, 2012. Government Funds declined slightly in
the first quarter. Enterprise Funds were up by $600,000, and Internal Service Funds were also ahead by
$500,000.
Governmental funds: General Fund showed a $225,000 increase in fund balance (slightly down from
1st quarter 2011, which had lower expenditures). Hotel /Motel Tax Fund was slightly lower as the billing to
Seattle Southside members was received after the end of the first quarter. Arterial Street Fund had a lot
of activity with the Southcenter Parkway Extension and other projects and is budgeted to end with a $1.3
million surplus due to the formation of a Local Improvement District.
General Fund revenue came in at $10.9 million for the quarter, which is down a little as property tax
payments have not yet been received.
There was a positive variance in sales tax revenue this quarter. Ms. McCarthy explained revenue is
recorded when received, so the $3.9 million shown includes sales tax for November and December 2011
and January 2012, which makes it slightly higher than the average as November and December are high
months for sales tax. In the last 4 months, sales tax revenue has remained somewhat flat, with May 2012
down compared to May 2011.
Other tax revenue:
Admissions tax revenue is down slightly.
Gambling tax revenue is down. Receipts from one of the City's biggest contributors are down.
RGRL fee and business license fee revenue is higher this quarter compared to first quarter 2011.
Enterprise Funds:
Water Fund has a deficit of $500,000 for the first quarter, which is expected due to the lower water
usage (and lower rates) in the winter. A large payment is also due to Cascade Water Alliance in the
first quarter each year.
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Sewer Fund: Minimal activity.
Foster Golf Course: First quarter typically has the lowest number of rounds of golf played.
Surface water revenue was up based on semi annual billings that were sent out at the end of January.
The State's budget affected Tukwila's expected revenue from liquor excise taxes, which will be down
$115,000 between 2012 and 2013.
Councilmember Robertson noted the first quarter 2012 revenues totaled $10,929,000 compared with
$10,876,000 in 2011, which equates to an increase of one -half of 1% from 2011 to 2012. While these
numbers may appear "stable," he does not consider them enough to make significant improvements. The
City needs to address issues such as COLA increases for employees and funding of City facilities. City
Administration has done a good job of cutting costs, but costs are still increasing faster than revenues.
PROCLAMATION
A proclamation identifying May 20 -26, 2012 as "National Public Works Week."
Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation recognizing May 20 -26, 2012 as "National Public Works Week" in
the City of Tukwila, inviting all citizens to recognize the daily contributions our Public Works staff make to
our health, safety and quality of life.
Mayor Haggerton presented the proclamation to Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, and expressed
appreciation to the Public Works Department.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 5/7/12 (Regular Mfg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #360490- 360492, #360493- 360619 and #120500 120502 in the amount of
$2,387,515.44.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a 15 -year lease with Clear Channel Outdoor for the construction and
operation of a digital billboard on City -owned property along West Valley Highway. [Reviewed and
forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs Parks Committee on 5114112.]
d. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for probation
services. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance Safety Committee on 518112.1
e. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with King County in the amount of $132,300 for the Minor
Home Repair Program (funded by Community Development Block Grant funds). (Approved for
Consent by Council President.]
f. Authorize the Mayor to enter into an amendment to Interlocal Agreement #12 -021 with the cities of
SeaTac, Des Moines, Covington and Pacific for the Minor Home Repair Program. [Approved for
Consent by Council President.]
g. A resolution authorizing submission of an application for grant funding assistance for an aquatic lands
enhancement account project (Duwamish Gardens) to the Recreation and Conservation Office.
[Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 517112.] RESOLUTION
NUMBER 1766.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. A resolution calling for the creation of a Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, CALLING FOR THE CREATION OF A TUKWILA TREE AND
ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION IN THE UPDATING OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RELATED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES
RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY'S URBAN FOREST.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1767.
b. Sign Code:
(1) An ordinance updating and expanding the Sign Code as codified in Tukwila Municipal
Code Title 19 to respond to the needs of businesses and to address the changing urban
landscape of the City.
Councilmember Hougardy, Chair of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee, explained that 174
property or sign owners have been advised their signs are non conforming. Of those, 123 have
responded and 44 are outstanding and staff would like Council input regarding enforcement. The
Community Affairs Parks Committee was in favor of enforcing the current code, and a decision is now
needed at Council level.
Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, explained that when the new Sign Code was adopted, there was a
provision relating to code enforcement action for non conforming signs. The ordinance presented at the
Committee of the Whole meeting last week reflected the Committee's recommendation to proceed with
removal of signs from non responsive owners.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, UPDATING AND EXPANDING THE SIGN CODE, AS CODIFIED
IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19, TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF
BUSINESSES AND TO ADDRESS THE CHANGING URBAN LANDSCAPE OF
THE CITY; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2303; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2375.
(2) A resolution revising the land use fee schedule to amend fees related to certain types of
signage.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REVISING THE LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE TO AMEND FEES
RELATED TO CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNAGE, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 1722.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1768.
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c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a 3 -year lease with Mike West for the property located at 14862
Tukwila International Boulevard for a Neighborhood Resource Center and authorize the use of
drug asset forfeiture funds to cover the one time cost of approximately $74,071.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A 3 -YEAR
LEASE WITH MIKE WEST FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14862 TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL
BOULEVARD FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF DRUG
ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO COVER THE ONE TIME COST OF APPROXIMATELY $74,071.
MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
d. A resolution updating and clarifying the non represented employees' compensation and
adopting the Non Represented Salary Schedule and benefits summary effective January 1, 2012.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed resolution by title only.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED
SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2012
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson referenced the last sentence of paragraph B in Section 1 of the resolution:
"The City Council will evaluate City Administration's recommendations regarding continued use of the
Decision Band Method in 2013." He clarified it was the intention of the Finance Safety Committee to
continue working through the issue with City Administration through 2012. The Committee wanted to
focus on potentially increasing the number of bands so the disparity between a particular band and the
comparable city market value can be lessened. The choice of comparable cities is another area that
should be researched for potential standardization, as well as using assessed valuation as recommended
by the City's consultant.
Mayor Haggerton expressed appreciation to the non represented employees for their understanding
through the on -going deliberation on this issue. Many employees in this group sacrificed their COLA
increase for the past two years in consideration of the economic downturn.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1769.
e. Tukwila Transit Center and Andover Park West Projects:
(1) An ordinance authorizing and providing for the acquisition of interests in land for the
purpose of completing the Tukwila Transit Center Project.
MOVED BY EKBERG SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
INTERESTS IN LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE TUKWILA
TRANSIT CENTER PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION,
APPROPRIATION, TAKING OF LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS NECESSARY
THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE
INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED
BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2364;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2376.
(2) An ordinance authorizing and providing for the acquisition of interests in land for the
purpose of completing the Andover Park West Widening Project.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, read the proposed ordinance by title only
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
INTERESTS IN LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE ANDOVER
PARK WEST WIDENING PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION,
APPROPRIATION, TAKING OF LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS NECESSARY
THEREFORE; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT THEREOF; AND DIRECTING THE
INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED
BY LAW FOR SAID CONDEMNATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2377.
NEW BUSINESS
Tukwila Potential Annexation Area (PAA) North Highline
Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, explained the 10% petition received by the City is a request for
annexation to be part of Tukwila. The map on page 249 of the agenda packet is part of the petition and
shows the boundaries of the proposed annexation area. There is an overlap with the City of Seattle for
this PAA. The Community Affairs Parks Committee was briefed on the PAA last year, and a resolution
was presented to Council to start an interlocal annexation. The Community Affairs Parks Committee
meeting was briefed again last July, including discussion of the feasibility of other methods for this
annexation. City administration and staff have met with some property owners and explained what
Tukwila has to offer and the benefits of annexing with the City. Through those meetings, the City also
heard what the businesses in the area want, and two representatives of businesses that have signed the
petition are in attendance tonight to answer any questions.
The agenda packet includes more information on the petition method of annexation and explains the
various steps of this process. Ten percent of the value of the properties have signed the petition. If
Council chooses to accept the 10% petition, the circulation of a 60% petition is authorized. Informational
meetings would be held with businesses and property owners, and a Public Hearing would be scheduled.
Once Council makes a formal decision after the 60% petition, a notice of annexation would be filed with
the Boundary Review Board. The Boundary Review Board then has a process they go through before
the issue would come back to Council for a decision on formal effectiveness of the annexation.
Ms. Dhaliwal expressed appreciation to the Council for accommodating this issue outside of the typical
Committee review process as timeliness is important due to the PAA overlap with the City of Seattle.
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In addition to consideration of the 10% petition, the Council needs to determine whether there will be a
simultaneous adoption of the proposed zoning regulations. The Comprehensive Plan for this area
designates it as Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy, and there are a couple of properties zoned
Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light. Council must also decide whether to require the assumption of any
portion of existing City indebtedness, which has typically been required with other City annexations.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ACCEPT THE 10% REQUEST AS
SUBMITTED, AUTHORIZE CIRCULATION OF THE 60% PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND
REQUIRE BOTH THE SIMULTANEOUS ADOPTION OF ZONING AND THE ASSUMPTION OF ALL
EXISTING CITY INDEBTEDNESS AS IT RELATES TO THE NORTH HIGHLINE ANNEXATION AREA."
Delilah Richman, Harsch Investment Properties, 309 S. Cloverdale Street, B -14, Seattle, has a family
owned company that owns real estate in this area. There are 50 small businesses in one of their
business parks that are struggling to survive the current recession. Assessment of a B &O tax —which
would be imposed by the City of Seattle —would be another obstacle for them. They would like to be part
of a small city and help their tenants grow, particularly without substantial delays in permitting for tenant
improvement work.
Council commented on the issue including agreement with staff's recommendation for utilization of the
60% petition process and with simultaneous adoption of zoning regulations and assumption of all city
debts; recognition that work on zoning may be required, particularly in conjunction with the next
Comprehensive Plan; clarification that this is the first phase of the annexation process and does not
commit the City to a decision; and appreciation to staff for providing a clear outline of the petition process
in the agenda material.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported he was given a tour of the City's riverfront from the Police /Fire boat on May 18,
2012, beginning from the Delta Marine property. On May 19, 2012, he attended the Armed Forces
ceremony at the Museum of Flight. The Mayor recognized Kathy and Ed Hougardy, who received
recognition from the Washington Association of School Administrators for their multiple contributions to
the Tukwila educational community.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie was one of 12 citizens who graduated from the first CERT training program on
May 19, 2012.
Councilmember Robertson also graduated from CERT training. He commented that the training requires
a commitment of time from attendees and staff. The program includes 3 weeks of training, 2 nights per
week, with classes 3+ hours per night, and an additional practice session. He explained the program
teaches a different look at first aid, with the goal of doing "the most good for the most number of people."
Councilmember Ekberg attended the Sustain the Pool meeting on May 19, 2012, where they discussed
priorities of the capital budgeting plan. He also attended the Fire Ops event on May 18, 2012, in
Richland, Washington, which gives public officials an opportunity to experience the life and times of a
firefighter. The event was sponsored by Tukwila Firefighters Local 2088.
Councilmember Hougardy opened the Business and Professional Women's State Conference in Tukwila
on behalf of the Mayor on May 19, 2012. She acknowledged the Youth Education and Outreach program
provided by Public Works to the three 5th grade science classes at Tukwila Elementary, including her
son. She also attended the Tukwila Historical Society's Gala Auction on May 19, 2012.
Councilmember Quinn attended the One America dinner on May 19, 2012, which featured speakers
discussing their lives in Tukwila and their journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.
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Councilmember Kruller reported Sean O'Donnell, a prosecutor with King County, is willing to make a
presentation to Council on the issue of human trafficking. She attended a 1 -year anniversary event for
Sustain Tukwila Pool hosted by Allan Ekberg. Ms. Kruller also completed CERT training on May 19,
2012. On May 17, 2012, she attended the annual breakfast awards event of the group formerly known as
Cascade Land Conservancy, and now known as Forterra. On May 19, 2012, she attended the Tukwila
Historical Society Gala Auction.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, attended the Fire Ops event with Councilmember Ekberg on May 18,
2012.
In response to a question from Councilmember Robertson regarding the City Administrator's Report,
Mr. Cline explained the City met with school district officials regarding the district's bus parking lot. He
reported the district is very favorable towards working with the City on a potential agreement with Riverton
Development in relation to parking at the site. The school district did note the current site works well for
them for bus storage, but they are open to ideas for future development.
Councilmember Robertson stated he would be interested in Council receiving a report summary on the
new Hyde Shuttle service later in the year.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Duffie reported that Senator Margarita Prentice will be at Tukwila Elementary School on
May 30, 2012 to speak to the fifth grade classes.
Councilmember Ekberg noted the next meeting of the Metropolitan Park District (MPD) Board will be the
third Monday in June. He would like Councilmembers to receive an update on the status of the capital
improvement planning process prior to that meeting.
Councilmember Robertson attended the Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee (TPAC) meeting on May 18,
2012, and noted the committee would like a timeline showing which decisions have to be made by when,
and which decisions the MPD Board would like the TPAC to make recommendations on.
Councilmember Robertson noted there was discussion at the Council retreat in February regarding
laptops or iPads for Councilmembers and asked for an update on that request.
Councilmember Kruller expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Derek Speck for their quick response to
a request by a sports public relations representative who is working to bring a U.S. lacrosse match to
Tukwila next October at Starfire. The organization needed to release a press release last Friday and
wanted to include information on the Tukwila match.
Mayor Haggerton announced the Council will go into Executive Session to discuss a Personnel Issue
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1')(g). It will last no more than 30 minutes unless extended, and no
decisions will be made during the Executive Session.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Start: 8:47 p.m.
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Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Mike Villa, Police Chief;
Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Tukwila City Councilmembers
Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller.
Council President Seal was not present.
End: 9:13 p.m.
9:13 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
9:13 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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Barbara Saxton, Adn'iinistrative Support Coordinator
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 6/4/12
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 6/5/12