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Home My WebLink About2012-07-16 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers July 16, 2012— 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 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 Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, and De'Sean Quinn. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBERS EKBERG, HOUGARDY AND KRULLER. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Frank Iriarte, Public Works Deputy Director; Dennis McOmber, Police Commander; Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Joyce Trantina, Project Analyst; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the appointment of Geraldine Ventura to Position #4 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/12. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF GERALDINE VENTURA TO POSITION #4 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/12.* Ms. Ventura has worked at Highline Community College Library for 18 years and holds a supervisory position in the Circulation Services Department. Additionally, for the past 5 years, she has taught classes in the Library and Information Services professional technical program. *MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. The Councilmembers and Mayor Haggerton thanked Ms. Ventura for her service to the Library Advisory Board and the City. b. Confirm the reappointment of Mary Hulvey to Position #4 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/14. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY HULVEY TO POSITION #4 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/14. Ms. Hulvey thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the City as part of the Equity and Diversity Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2012 Page 2 of 4 c. Confirm the reappointment of Mellody Matthes to Position #5 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7/31/14. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MELLODY MATTHES TO POSITION #5 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/14. Ms. Matthes stated she enjoys working on the Equity and Diversity Commission and commented on the strong partnership between the Tukwila School District and the Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. d. Confirm the reappointment of Brenna Arnesen to Position #6 on the Equity and Diversity Commission, with a term expiring 7131/14. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BRENNA ARNESEN TO POSITION #6 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/14. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA Council President Seal requested item 4d Acknowledge receipt of Councilmember Kruller ethics investigative findings and disposition be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to Item A under New Business. Mayor Haggerton explained that any one Councilmember can request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda, and there is no motion required. He confirmed the removal of item 4d from the Consent Agenda and placement of the item under New Business, as item 7a. a. Approval of Minutes: 6/25/12 (Special Mtg.); 7/2/12 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #360921- 361031 and #120701 and 120702 in the amount of $2,434,157.45 c. Award a bid to Goodfellow Bros, Inc. for the Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Sewer Connection in the amount of $64,495.50 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on 719112.] s ^.05.040. (Moved to New Business, page 3) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. WITH THE REMOVAL OF ITEM 4d. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. BID AWARD Award a bid to Goodfellow Bros., Inc. for the removal of temporary flood control measures for the Tukwila Levee Repair and Maintenance project in the amount of $1,642,228.99, and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A BID TO GOODFELLOW BROS., INC. FOR THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FLOOD CONTROL MEASURES FOR THE TUKWILA LEVEE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,642,228.99, AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2012 Page 3 of 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract on behalf of Seattle Southside Visitor Services with Miller Schmer, Inc., dba Seattle Express, in the amount of $170,000. (Paid from lodging taxes from "SeaTac Only" account that is funded 100% by SeaTac). MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VISITOR SERVICES WITH MILLER SCHMER, INC., DBA SEATTLE EXPRESS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,000. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a cooperative agreement with the King County Flood Control Zone District for completion of emergency flood protection measures for the Tukwila Levee Repairs and Maintenance project. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE KING COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT FOR COMPLETION OF EMERGENCY FLOOD PROTECTION MEASURES FOR THE TUKWILA LEVEE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Kennedy /Jenks Consultants for the removal of temporary flood control measures for the Tukwila Levee Repairs and Maintenance project in the amount of $184,927.93. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY QUINN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH KENNEDY /JENKS CONSULTANTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FLOOD CONTROL MEASURES FOR THE TUKWILA LEVEE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,927.93. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. NEW BUSINESS Acknowledge receipt of Councilmember Kruller ethics investigative findings and disposition. For information only pursuant to Tukwila Municipal Code 2.95.040. (per withdrawal from the Consent Agenda on page 2). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE AUGUST 6, 2012 REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that on July 10, 2012 he participated in a video at Puget Sound Access for the "Lets Read" program as a Public Service Announcement to be aired on Tukwila's Cable Channel 21. On July 11, 2012, the Mayor attended the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) task force meeting, and the Suburban Cities Public Information Committee meeting. Mayor Haggerton provided the welcoming remarks at the July 12, 2012 National Healthcare for Homeless event that was held at the Tukwila Community Center. The event organizer gave high praise for the hospitality of Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department staff for this event. On the afternoon of July 12, 2012, he attended the Tukwila Police Department work- session retreat at the Southcenter Doubletree Hotel. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie stated he had the opportunity to use the new King County's Bow Lake Solid Waste Transfer Station on July 14, 2012. In his opinion the new facility is not user friendly for residents with trucks and trailers. He voiced his concern with the final design of the waste receiving area and the limited access. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes July 16, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Councilmember Robertson explained that twice a month each Councilmember takes a turn in reviewing the City's invoices as part of standard Councilmember duties. He explained this detailed review is necessary and very informative. Council President Seal attended the July 12, 2012 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. She announced that on September 22, 2012 there will be a Community Heritage Culture Celebration to be held at Foster High School, and the Equity and Diversity Commission will participate in the event. She reminded the Council and audience of the 2012 CASTT performances to be held on July 20 and 21, 2012 at the Foster Performing Arts Center in Tukwila. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report and the Work Plan status update in the Council packet and offered to answer any questions. On July 11, 2012 he attended the Suburban Cities Public Information Committee meeting. Councilmember Robertson thanked Public Works staff for recently mowing the grass at the Tukwila Village site. He requested that staff ensure the jersey barriers are replaced at the entrance to the site, so vehicles are not able to access the area. It appears someone has been feeding the birds on the site again. Councilmember Duffie suggested "Do Not Feed the Birds" signs in different languages be added to the Tukwila Village site. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. ADJOURNMENT 7:32 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 4 -0. 1 4 aggerto or Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR ON 08/06/2012 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 08/07/2012