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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 11, 2012 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE EXECUTIVE SESSION Start: 6:30 p.m. Council President Seal announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss a Personnel Issue Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Cabot Dow, City Negotiator; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. End: 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Seal called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Verna Seal, Council President, Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief; Ben Hayman, Firefighter; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jami Balint, P.O. Box 88028, introduced herself to the City Council. She is currently employed with Segale Properties, and said she looks forward to working with the City Council. Councilmember Duffie stated his son had a medical emergency on June 6., 2012, and the Tukwila Fire Department responded to the situation. He expressed appreciation for the training and dedication of the firefighters and for the emergency services they provided to his family. PUBLIC HEARING a. An ordinance relating to Development Agreements. Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, explained development agreements are specifically useful for large and /or complex developments, such as Tukwila South, Westfield Southcenter expansion and the future Tukwila Village site. The authority for the City to enter into a development agreement is granted to the City under Revised Code of Washington 36.70B.170. They are legislative acts, which means the City has considerable discretion on whether or not to enter into a development agreement. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 2 of 5 7:12 p.m. Council President Seal opened the Public Hearing. There were no public hearing comments. 7:13 p.m. Council President Seal closed the Public Hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance relating to Development Agreements. Councilmember Ekberg indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meetings on May 21, 2012 and June 4, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The City Attorney's office is recommending that the City add specific language to the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Title 18 to codify the process for the City to enter into Development Agreements and specify the scope and content of such agreements. The draft ordinance reflects the current processes used by the City relating to Development Agreements, in accordance with state law. The draft ordinance simply codifies the City's process within the City's development regulations in TMC Title 18. As required by TMC section 18.80.050, the Transportation Committee referred the matter to the Planning Commission for their review and consideration. On May 24, 2012, the Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance that establishes procedures for processing of Development Agreements. The Council exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the above topic. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. An Interlocal Agreement with the Kent Regional Fire Authority relating to training. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on June 5, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The City has been working closely with the Kent Regional Fire Authority training consortium for the last year. The official consortium consists of Kent, SeaTac, and Maple Valley. Since the City began working with the consortium, the Fire Department training has improved significantly. Staff recommends the City officially join the consortium and requests authorization for the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement. David Cline, City Administrator, explained the Finance and Safety Committee discussed the expiration date of December 31, 2012 for the proposed agreement at their June 5, 2012 meeting. He stated the Committee requested an extended expiration date, and staff is prepared to ask the Kent Regional Fire Authority to change the expiration date to December 31, 2013 and have the agreement automatically renew each year thereafter. He said if the Council is agreeable to that change, staff will have those changes made for the Council to view at the next Regular Meeting. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WITH A CHANGE IN THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO JULY 1, 2012 AND A TERMINATION DATE OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, AND THE INCLUSION OF AUTOMATIC ANNUAL RENEWAL LANGUAGE. c. An agreement with King County for animal control services. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on June 5, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, explained the City entered into a 2 -1/2 year Interlocal Agreement with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) for sheltering, animal control and pet licensing services effective July 1, 2010. This agreement is set to expire December 31, 2012. A two -year extension was built into the agreement with the caveat that all participating member cities continue to participate for the duration of the two -year extension. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 3 of 5 In the fall of 2011, the City of Auburn, a high user of services, notified RASKC of their intent to depart the system at the end of 2012. As Auburn's departure would cause unsustainable cost shifts for the remaining cities under the existing agreement structure, a new agreement was developed. King County and member city representatives began working in November 2011 to reach agreement in principle on changes to the animal services agreement. The proposed Interlocal Agreement maintains or increases the level of service currently provided under the City's existing agreement with a reduced cost to the City. Under the new agreement, the estimated 2013 payment amount for these services is $69,705. That is $20,628 less than the 2011 actual animal services charge of $90,333, and $40,295 less than the budgeted amount of $110,000. Councilmember Duffie requested King County Animal Control conduct a presentation at a future Council meeting to update the Council on the services they are providing to the City. He also requested staff notify Animal Control that pet owners are allowing their dogs to run loose at the Joseph Foster Memorial Park, and they do not clean up after their pets. Councilmember Ekberg requested the Council also receive a report on the number of calls for service for Tukwila. In the past several residents had complained about animal control, and he would like to review the calls for service. The Council exchanged comments and asked clarifying questions of staff on the above topic. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. A supplemental agreement for the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans. Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on May 30, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained Carollo Engineers was hired as the consultant for the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan in 2010. Due to additional requirements of Supplement No. 2, for the Water Comprehensive Plan, Carollo is required to add to the scope of work. The additional funding for this supplement will be transferred from the $25,000 budget line on the Interurban Water Reuse Project. Since this additional work was unbudgeted, the Council is being asked to approve Supplement No. 2 with Carollo Engineers in the amount of $21,721.50. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. A resolution adopting the 2013 -2018 Transportation Improvement Program. Councilmember Ekberg indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on June 4, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained state law requires the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to be updated annually. The TIP is primarily a financial planning document for projects competing for grants. A public hearing is scheduled for June 18, 2012 to take public comments regarding the proposed 2013 -2018 TIP. After the public hearing, the TIP is adopted by resolution and is then incorporated in the Regional and State TIPs. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 11, 2012 Page 4 of 5 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the Suburban Cities Association networking dinner meeting on June 6, 2012. He explained that the next Metropolitan Park District (MPD) meeting will be conducted on June 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. (directly after the City Council Regular Meeting), which is a new day of the month and start time. He has committed to ensuring the Regular meeting on the third Monday of each month concludes within 1 hour to facilitate a smoother transition between the Council and MPD meetings. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie thanked the Fire Department for the emergency service they provided his family on June 6, 2012. Councilmember Robertson hosted the June 9, 2012 Council Coffee Chat. A few of the topics of discussion during the Coffee Chat included the new crosswalks along Tukwila International Boulevard and issues arising from individuals feeding the seagulls at Bartell Drugs. He feels the Coffee Chats are really good for interaction with the citizens, and he met two new Tukwila residents at this meeting. Councilmember Hougardy attended the June 5, 2012 Government Affairs meeting and the Suburban Cities Association networking dinner meeting on June 6, 2012. On June 8, 2012, she attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting and the International Day event at Tukwila Elementary School. Councilmember Quinn referenced the Finance and Safety Committee minutes on page 153 of the agenda packet from the June 5, 2012 meeting, specifically the discussion relating to the Tourism Promotion Area. He urged the Council to review these minutes. Councilmember Kruller attended the Suburban Cities Association networking dinner meeting on June 6, 2012, and later that evening she attended a Filipino event in Seattle. She also attended the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) annual meeting on June 7, 2012. Council President Seal attended the June 6, 2012 Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee (TPAC) meeting. On June 7, 2012 she met with City staff and Mayor Haggerton to discuss the proposed schedule for the Metropolitan Park District Board meetings. This meeting dealt with the previous time constraints of the MPD meeting when it precedes the Committee of the Whole meeting. On June 8, 2012 she met with two members of the TPAC group to discuss the topic of solar thermal for the Tukwila Pool, and she attended the June 8, 2012 Sustain Tukwila Pool meeting. Additionally, she encouraged the Council to contact staff with their questions prior to the Council /Board meetings to allow staff time to research the requested information before the meetings. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, updated the Council on the status of the Strategic Plan staff and community meetings. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reminded the Council of the funeral for Richard Hernandez, husband of former Councilmember Joan Hernandez. The funeral will be conducted on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Tukwila. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 11, 2012 MISCELLANEOUS Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Kruller stated she received comments from citizens relating to two different topics. The questions and concerns voiced are as follows: 1. A citizen commented on the length of the grass at the Tukwila Village site. 2. Another concern was voiced relating to a kitchen rental at the Tukwila Community Center during a wedding, as they were not allowed to use the oven as part of that rental. She inquired about the policy relating to kitchen rentals. ADJOURNMENT 8:08 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJ; NED TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING. l ►1,c J Verna Seal, Council President Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 06/2512012 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 06126/2012