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Home My WebLink About2012-06-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting June 4, 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 7:03 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; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. Mayor Haggerton announced that at the end of the meeting, there will be an Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the Regular Meeting will be adjourned with no further action. CITIZEN COMMENTS Alexander Clark from King County Councilmember Julia Patterson's Office introduced himself to the Council. He conveyed that he is willing to provide assistance as needed and looks forward to interacting with the Council. Linh Thai from Congressman Adam Smith's Office introduced himself to the Council. He is the Community Liaison in Congressman Smith's Office, and would like to have dialogue with the Mayor, Council and citizens of Tukwila. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 5/21/12 (Regular Mtg) b. Approval of Vouchers #360620- 360707 and #120400, 120503 120508 in the amount of $876,751.23. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a 5 -year contract with the Xerox Corporation, with a quarterly minimum amount of $3,420.00 for managed print services. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance Safety Committee on 5122112.] d. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Western Display Fireworks, Ltd., for a fireworks display at the Family Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2012, at the Starfire Sports Complex. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance Safety Committee on 5122112.] e. Accept as complete the Interurban Avenue South Gravity Sewer Project (contract #11 -099) with R.L. Alia Construction; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $664,401.62). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 5130112.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Robertson emphasized that the fireworks permit has a lower risk this year due to a location change. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2012 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 2 of 4 a. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to Contract #11 -151 with KPG, Inc., for design related to the 2012 Annual Small Drainage Program in the amount of $23,992.79. (Partial use of construction funds for design costs.) MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #11 -151 WITH KPG, INC., FOR DESIGN RELATED TO THE 2012 ANNUAL SMALL DRAINAGE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,992.79. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with King County for the Regional Stormwater Decant Facility Program in the amount of $79,200.00 per year. 7:09 p.m. Councilmember Quinn recused himself due to this item being a direct contract with King County. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE REGIONAL STORMWATER DECANT FACILITY PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,200.00 PER YEAR. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, WITH QUINN RECUSED. 7:10 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers. c. Authorize the reinstatement of the Project Analyst position in the Mayor's Office. (additional $23,000.00 per year based on 2012 salaries.) MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE PROJECT ANALYST POSITION IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor On June 1, 2012, Mayor Haggerton attended the ribbon cutting event at the Tukwila Costco in recognition of the restaurant business component of their organization. On May 30, 2012, the Mayor attended the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) task force meeting and participated in a tour of Seattle Chocolates (which is in the City of Tukwila). Additionally, on May 30, 2012, Mayor Haggerton attended the Strategic Plan Steering Committee kick -off meeting, which is composed of a great cross section of Tukwila community members. b. City Council Councilmember Robertson reported that at the recent Highline Forum meeting, there was discussion regarding a large facility being built in Des Moines by Puget Sound Power that should generate revenue for the City of Des Moines. Additionally, at the meeting there was discussion regarding parking problems around the light rail station in the City of SeaTac. Comments made at the meeting referenced the City of Kirkland as having a good approach to a similar issue, and he suggested we look into what Kirkland might be doing as a solution. Council President Seal attended the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting on May 30, 2012, and after that she was the keynote speaker at the Foster High School National Honor Society induction. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting on May 30, 2012. Councilmember Quinn also stopped in at the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting on May 30, 2012. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Kruller attended the Costco ribbon cutting event on June 1, 2012, and complimented the Mayor on his representation of the City during the festivities. She also attended the Foster High School National Honor Society induction on May 30, 2012. Ms. Kruller had the opportunity to hear Cory Booker, the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey speak, and found the messages to be very inspirational. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, attended the Strategic Plan Steering Committee meeting on May 30, 2012. Additionally, he reported that we have been awarded a $10,000 $15,000 grant from Forterra for outreach to Tukwila's diverse community. He acknowledged Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, for his efforts in achieving a successful grant application. Mr. Cline also referenced the City Administrator Report in the Council packet and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie inquired about the large plaque -like monuments on South 144 Street and Macadam Road and also on South139th Street. The monuments have no markings, and he would like to know their purpose. The Mayor indicated the matter would be looked into and a response provided to the Council. Councilmember Robertson indicated that as a graduate of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, he would like to have a booth at the July 4 event. It would be staffed by Block Watch Captains and CERT members with the intent of handing out brochures regarding the CERT program. Mayor Haggerton explained there will be an Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the Regular Meeting will be adjourned with no further action. 7:28 p.m. Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess so the audience could leave the Council Chambers. EXECUTIVE SESSION Start: 7:33 p.m. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney: Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. End: 7:40 p.m. 7:40 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 4, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 4 7:40 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Jim Hag rton, ay Christy O'Flahe City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR: 6/18/12 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 6/19/12