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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 25, 2002 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Council President Richard Simpson led the flag salute. COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and David Fenton. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Baker Acting City Clerk; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Bob Abbott, Police Officer; Rick Still, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation; and Keith Haines, Chief of Police. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. Resolution Approving Sole Source Purchase of Skateboard Park Equipment A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF HUNA SKATE PARK APPARATUS FROM NORTHWEST PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, INC., OF ISSAQUAH Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced this matter to the Council. Maneuverability of the temporary equipment is very important as this is a temporary skateboard park. The search for the "right" type of equipment led City staff to just one manufacturer of this particular equipment. Once the resolution is passed and the order is placed, there will be a 6- to 8 -week delivery time. Additionally, Mr. Fletcher reminded Council no permits were required to install the equipment. The temporary skatepark will be for the use of roller bladers and skateboarders only; with no bicycles being allowed on the surface of the equipment. A sign stating same shall be posted. Eleven students and three community members spoke in favor of the proposed resolution and proposed temporary Skate Park. Many spoke of the "positive message" being sent to the students that the City of Tukwila cares about its youth; and wants them to have a place to spend extra curricular time. Also, many spoke of wanting to take care of the site by keeping it free of debris and other potentially harmful items. Council consensus existed to forward the proposed resolution to the March 4, 2002, Regular meeting, for consideration. b. Update On Safety in Overnight Lodging Program Keith Haines, Police Chief, introduced Officer Bob Abbott. Mr. Abbott explained improvements within the City since the program came into existence in June, 2000. There has been significant progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the program. Utilizing provided graphs, Officer Abbott was able to give Council a "view" of the reduced Calls for Service (CFS) from the time the program began until today. Between 1999 and 2001, Mr. Abbott noted a "crowning achievement" to the program being that of the Boulevard Motel. In the timeframe mentioned, CFS are less than 1/4 of what they were, when the program began. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 3 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes February 25, 2002 Managers are pleased to be involved; where the once balked. Conversely, however, there has been a recent "shift" in ownership with some hotels and cultural differences and language difficulties have created an increased CFS to some hotels. Noteworthy is the fact the Cities of Federal Way, Kennewick, and Bellingham have all requested information on this program from Mr. Abbott. Each has expressed an interest in such a program. Mr. McFarland and Mr. Abbott both noted some elements could be added to the program for use in the crime -free multi family housing program. Although that program is completely voluntary, the benefits are many. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet attended the February 27 Committee of Whole meeting. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended a February 21 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. He also attended the Employees' Appreciation Banquet on February 23. Councilmember Hernandez also attended the Employees' Appreciation Banquet on February 23. Council President Simpson attended the February 23 Highway 99 Action Committee's clean up efforts as well as the later City of Tukwila Employees' Appreciation Banquet. Councilmember Carter attended the February 20 Suburban Cities Inter City Policy Board meeting; a February 20 Regional Transit Committee meeting; a February 21 Economic Development Council Annual meeting; and the February 23 Tukwila Employees' Appreciation Banquet. Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance to the February 20 Suburban Cities Inter City Policy Board meeting; and the February 22 Pre -Audit conference meeting for the ACC. Finally, he spoke of receiving an e- mail from Keith Kirk, National League of Cities, with respect to the issue on voting on Internet freedom and broadband issues. Councilmember Linder reported attendance to this evening's Transportation Committee meeting; and the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting on February 21. Councilmember Fenton had no report. c. City Administrator John McFarland ensured Council knew they were invited to the Port of Seattle on March 1, for an orientation for elected officials as well as an airfield tour. Mr. McFarland also reported a Joint City Council/Tukwila School Board meeting on April 30, 2002, with the time and location to be determined. Councilmember Linder reported an absence in advance of that meeting. d. Legislative Analyst Absent e. City Attorney David St. Pierre had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes ADIOURNMENT: 8:35 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE. The motion carried 7 -0. Richard Simpson, Coun President Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: March 11, 2002 Page 3 of 3 February 25, 2002