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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers June 25, 2012 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Seal called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 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; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Dennis McOmber, Police Commander; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Steve Rydeen, Firefighter; Frank Iriarte, Public Works Deputy Director; Pat Brodin, Public Works Operations Manager; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments PUBLIC HEARING a. Tukwila Potential Annexation Area (PAA) North Highline. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, explained a request for annexation was received on May 17, 2012 from the property owners representing at least 10% of the assessed value of the proposed annexation area. On May 21, 2012, the City Council accepted the 10% petition and authorized the circulation of the 60% petition. On June 5, 2012, the property owners representing at least 60% of the assessed value of the proposed annexation area (Tukwila's PAA) submitted their petition to commence annexation proceedings. The King County Assessor validated the petition on June 7, 2012. On June 11, 2012 the Council set the public hearing date for June 25, 2012. Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, explained there are several property owners who signed the petition in attendance this evening. Ms. Dhaliwal utilized a PowerPoint presentation to review the staff analysis and informational memorandum in the agenda packet (pages 3 -11). Highlights of the presentation included: The Potential Annexation area is approximately 166 acres, consisting of 25 parcels This area represents $97,616,700 in total assessed property value A marina is part of the potential annexation with 18 live- aboard residents This annexation involves the direct petition method The impacts of the annexation on government services: Potential revenue: Utility tax Storm Drainage Sales and Property Tax Business License and Revenue Generating Regulatory License fees Potential expenses: Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 2 of 6 o Road maintenance and storm drain catch basin clean -up o One -time expenses related to studying the extent of contamination (storm drain outfall testing) Simultaneous Adoption of Zoning o Current Comprehensive Plan designation of Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) and Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light (MICHL) Potential Risks and Liabilities o Environmental liabilities o LEOFF1 fire pension liability Next steps o Staff report back to Council 7:22 p.m. Council President Seal opened the Public Hearing. Jamie Durkan, 22403 Sweeney Road, Maple Valley, stated he is representing the Desimone Trust. He explained the Desimone family was contacted by City officials relating to the potential annexation of this area into Tukwila. They are in favor of the annexation as they like working with the Tukwila City Council. They do have some concerns with accepting Tukwila's MIC /H zoning for the proposed annexation area. He explained the property owners currently operate a marina in this area, and the City's current zoning does not list marinas. He said if the annexation moves forward, they will be requesting a letter of interpretation allowing the marina to remain. Upon final annexation, they will follow up with a code amendment request relating to marinas in the MIC /H zone. 7:24 p.m. Council President Seal closed the Public Hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES a. Tukwila Potential Annexation Area (PAA) North Highline. If the City Council concurs with the annexation, staff will prepare an annexation packet for submission to the King County Boundary Review Board (BRB). Analysis of how the proposed annexation complies with the Growth Management Act, County Wide Planning Policies, and BRB review criteria (RCW 36.93.170) is required to be submitted with the Notice of Intent to annex. Councilmember Ekberg asked about the current King County zoning for the area and what non- conforming uses would be inherited with the proposed annexation. Ms. Dhaliwal explained the light industrial areas are similar to the City's current Comprehensive Plan designation. There are special provisions in the Tukwila code relating to office establishments that were established prior to 1995. The proposed annexation area is designated in the City's Comprehensive Plan as MIC /H, and staff can research this issue if the Council so chooses. Comparing King County's and Tukwila's zoning is like comparing apples to oranges due to the differences in the list of allowable uses between the two codes. She clarified King County's current zoning generally allows the same type of uses as Tukwila's MIC /H zoning. Councilmember Robertson asked for clarification on the Fire Department information that is on page 6 of the agenda packet relating to response times, and how the Fire Department would respond to a marina fire. Additionally, he inquired whether the potential annexation area would increase the tax base for the Tukwila Metropolitan Park District (MPD). Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, explained Fire Department staff completed 2 trial runs to the proposed annexation area from station quarters. During the trial runs, staff did not use sirens and they stopped at the stop lights. After completing the 2 trial runs, it was determined an engine company in quarters could respond to a call in 5 minutes. Recent discussions with staff on the best approach to respond to a marina fire would be to use a portable pumper and request fire boat assistance from Seattle. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 3 of 6 Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, clarified staff previously made inquiries about the taxing authority of the MPD in relation to the proposed annexation area. It is her understanding that an annexation area would be subject to the property tax for the MPD; however, she will follow up on her original information request and update the Council when she receives the information. Councilmember Kruller asked if staff could include the City's MIC zoning map in future agenda packets. Ms. Dhaliwal answered in the affirmative. Additionally, she inquired whether the proposed annexation area along the Duwamish River consists of a Super Fund site and any other potential liabilities for the City. Ms. Dhaliwal said it is her understanding that the area is in proximity to the Lower Duwamish Waterway clean -up location, and staff is in the process of doing additional review. Public Works staff has suggested the City undertake testing within the storm drains to identify any potential stormwater runoff issues. Mr. Pace stated that annexing the area into Tukwila does not eliminate the property owner's responsibility. Staff has been reviewing the infrastructure that Tukwila would be responsible for, such as roads and stormwater systems. Staff has met with the City Attorney, reviewed the current practices of King County relating to the area, and had conversations with the Department of Ecology. The main unknown at this time involves the stormwater issues. Councilmember Robertson asked how the proposed annexation area would be affected by the City's Shoreline Master Program. Mr. Pace stated the current uses in the annexation area along the Duwamish River match the City's Shoreline Master Program. The issues involve the current zoning versus the City's zoning code. Council President Seal announced staff will conclude their research on the items listed in the informational memorandum and return to a future Council meeting. b. A contract for the Alive and Free Program. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on June 19, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Dennis McOmber, Police Commander, explained the Police Department and City Administration are seeking Council approval to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Valley Cities for implementation of the joint funding program known as "Alive and Free." In 2011, Tukwila Police staff met with other valley police agencies to explore a gang violence prevention program. "A Better Seattle" (a community relations program led by the Seattle Seahawks) and the YMCA of Greater Seattle Alive Free have partnered with the City. The proposed program hires and trains "Street Outreach Workers" to address youth gangs in south King County. The program is currently active in Seattle and used effectively in Los Angeles, Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington DC. The City's portion of this program totals $60,000, with half of it to be funded from "A Better Seattle," and staff recommends the other half be funded from the City's Drug Forfeiture Accounts for 2012. The Council exchanged comments and thanked staff for their work on this program. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. A resolution ratifying the amended and restated Cascade Water Alliance Interlocal Agreement. Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meetings on May 15 and June 12, 2012. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) has requested to change from a Watershed Management Partnership to a municipal corporation and become a Joint Municipal Utility Service Authority (JMUSA). Approval by resolution is needed from each of CWA's 8 members. The Council is being asked to approve the draft Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 4 of 6 resolution which converts CWA into an authority under JMUSA and also converts the City's current Interlocal Agreement into a Cascade Water Alliance Joint Municipal Utility Services Agreement. Councilmember Robertson stated the Utilities Committee had questions relating to sections 4.7, `Budget, Dues; Financial Management, And 9.2, "Withdrawals, in the proposed agreement. He asked staff to clarify the costs associated with those two specific sections. Pat Brodin, Public Works Operations Manager, introduced Chuck Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Water Alliance. Mr. Clarke explained section 4.7, "Budget; Dues; Financial Management," was originally crafted when CWA formed 13 years ago. The paragraph relating to dues (second paragraph of section 4.7) was based on the assumption of rapid and extensive growth in the cities of Covington, Issaquah and Sammamish. Due to this growth, those three cities would then be responsible for a higher share of CWA's administrative costs. It was discovered that all member cities were paying 5% of CWA's administrative costs, and those costs were not being charged to Covington, Issaquah and Sammamish. In 2011 the CWA board requested an amendment to the current interlocal agreement to correct that issue, and to raise the member cities dues from 5% to 9 Over the years, the administrative costs exceeded the established 5% and an increase was necessary. The final result of the change in dues structure requires all member cities to pay the 9% dues, rather than limiting dues to cities with water consumption. Section 9.2, "Withdrawals," clarifies that any member city that elects to withdraw from CWA will be responsible for their share of the CWA bonds and administrative costs so as not to burden the remaining member cities. 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. Tukwila Village library proposed deal terms. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, explained City Administration and King County Library System (KCLS) have agreed on proposed deal terms for constructing a new library on the Tukwila Village site. The Council is being asked to consider and approve the proposed deal terms at the Special Meeting to follow the Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Speck utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the proposed key deal terms with the King County Library System. Highlights of the presentation included: 10,000 square foot library at a land price of $500,000. Conceptual site plan approval by KCLS and Tukwila Village Development Associates, LLC to be submitted within 45 days. King County Library System will submit the building permit application within 10 months of Tukwila Village Development Associates, LLC's submittal. King County Library System and the City will close escrow after building permits are ready (or the City can terminate the deal). Construction will commence within 6 months of escrow (or the City may repurchase the property at the current sale price). Complete construction within 2 years of commencement (or the City may repurchase the property at the current sale price). Bill Ptacek, Director of King County Library System, stated they are very excited for progress on an agreement, and KCLS has an architect that is ready to begin this week. KCLS is anxious to proceed with construction of the new Tukwila Library. The KCLS Foundation Board recently toured the Tukwila Village site, and they had a great presentation from Tukwila School District staff. He thanked the Council for their support during this long process. Jeanne Thorsen, King County Library System Foundation Executive Director, indicated the Foundation has 30 board members who are excited to begin fundraising for the new Tukwila Library. She said the Foundation will seek Council support and advice during the fundraising activities. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 25, 2012 Page 5 of 6 Sharon Mann, 4452 South 160 Street, stated she is very happy to have the City and KCLS reach an agreement for the new Tukwila Library at the Tukwila Village site. She thanked KCLS, City staff and the Council for moving forward with the Tukwila Village vision. Marie Parrish, 4430 South 150 Street, expressed her appreciation for the continued negotiation efforts by the City Administrator and Economic Development Administrator. The Councilmembers thanked Mr. Ptacek, Ms. Thorsen and City staff for continuing to work through the issues associated with the project and voiced their support for moving forward with the construction of the new 10,000- square -foot Tukwila Library. Mr. Speck explained that if the Council approves the draft deal terms, the next step would be to have the City Attorney begin drafting the final agreement in conjunction with the King County Library System. Upon completion of the final agreement, staff would return to a future Council meeting for Council approval. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE SPECIAL MEETING THIS EVENING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton announced the recent passing of two very active Tukwila residents, Paul Gully, who with his wife Betty was a long -time resident and former Tukwila Councilmember Dave Fenton. Mr., Fenton's memorial will be held on July 1, 2012 from 1:00 -4:00 p.m. at Foster Golf Course. Mayor Haggerton attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Annual Business Conference in Vancouver, WA June 19 -22, 2012. He briefed the Council on some of the top conference speakers and topics of discussion. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie announced the passing of Roy Watters, former Tukwila firefighter. He attended the Teen Kick -off Summer Event on June 22, 2012 at the Tukwila Community Center. On June 23, 2012 he attended the Touch -a -Truck event. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Touch -a -Truck event on June 23, 2012. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Touch -a -Truck event on June 23, 2012. Councilmember Quinn attended the Teen Summer Kick -off event on June 22, 2012 at the Tukwila Community Center. On June 23, 2012 he attended the Touch -a -Truck event. He thanked City staff who volunteered at the event, and congratulated Joyce Trantina, Executive Assistant, for her work on the Strategic Plan and the successful presentation she conducted at Foster High School. Councilmember Kruller attended the Association of Washington Cities Annual Business Conference in Vancouver, WA June 19 -22, 2012. She also attended the most recent State House Government Affairs meeting, and the June 23, 2012 Touch -a -Truck event. Later that afternoon she attended the floating movie event at the Tukwila Pool. Council President Seal attended an MPD marketing committee meeting on June 19, 2012. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes June 25, 2012 c. Staff Page 6 of 6 David Cline, City Administrator, attended the Association of Washington Cities Annual Business Conference in Vancouver, WA June 19 -22, 2012. He thanked the City staff and volunteers for their work at the Teen Summer Kick -off event at the Tukwila Community Center and the Touch -a -Truck event. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, commented on the number of volunteers and participants at the Touch a -Truck event. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hougardy stated the Council recently approved the creation of a Tukwila Tree and Environment Advisory Committee (Resolution No. 1767), and one Councilmember is to be a member of the committee. She suggested Councilmember Ekberg be the Council's representative on the Tree Committee. Mayor Haggerton announced that he visited the Washington Municipal Clerks Association (WMCA) booth during the AWC Conference, where the Tukwila City Clerk's Office received accolades from the WMCA members. He stated the City has a very good City Clerk's Office and he congratulated the staff. ADJOURNMENT 8:50 p.m. OUNCIL PRESIDENT SEAL DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED TO CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING. i Get Verna Seal, Council President 1 _C:/_,W Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 07/09/2012 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 07/10/2012