HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-17 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers September 17, 2012— 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROL CALL
Mayor Pro Tempore Seal called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:05 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
David Cline, City Administrator; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy
Finance Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty,
City Clerk.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
Mayor Pro Tempore Seal acknowledged Alex Bookless in the audience, a boy scout working on a
citizenship project. Alex explained that he is a member of Boy Scout Troop #398, and he is working
toward attainment of a citizenship badge. The Councilmembers exchanged comments with Alex and
thanked him for attending the Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 9/4/12 (Regular Mtg.)
b. Approval of Vouchers #361409- 361498 and #120901 120902 in the amount of $1,857,090.96.
c. Authorize the acceptance of the Washington State Military Homeland Security grant for emergency
management in the amount of $82,388.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance Safety
Committee on 915112.]
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton was not present.
b. City Council
Councilmember Ekberg attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting on
September 14, 2012 which was conducted at the Port of Seattle. It was reported at this event that
Sea -Tac Airport is an international hub with airport volumes at higher levels than prior to the recession.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the "Restore the Duwamish Shoreline" event on September 14, 2012.
She extended appreciation to the Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) for their work on this important
partnership. On September 15, 2012, she attended a "walk" sponsored by the Genesis Project, which
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exists to offer hope and new life to young women and girls involved in domestic minor sex trafficking.
This group partners with the Tukwila Police Department to seek solutions to this growing problem.
Councilmember Quinn attended the "Restore the Duwamish Shoreline" event on September 14, 2012.
He acknowledged the positive partnership between BECU, Forterra and the City of Tukwila. He also
commended City staff for their work on this event, which was hands -on and labor intensive. He
suggested that it may be beneficial for the Council to get out on the river and view the area from that
vantage point.
Councilmember Kruller attended the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee (PIC) meeting
on September 12, 2012. She provided an Equity and Social Justice Report for the Mayor that was
distributed at the meeting. She offered the reminder that the City employee recognition event is
September 20, 2012 at the Tukwila Community Center.
Mayor Pro Tempore Seal had the honor of representing Mayor Haggerton at the "Restore the Duwamish
Shoreline" event on September 14, 2012. She hopes to see similar projects along the Duwamish to
complement the ongoing efforts by the Council to protect the people who work and live along the river.
c. Staff
David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the Council packet and
offered to answer any questions. Additionally, he relayed that he would work toward a river trip for the
Council to view the shoreline and the annexation area.
Councilmember Hougardy offered positive comments regarding the items in the City Administrator
Report.
d. City Attorney
The City Attorney was not present.
e. Intergovernmental
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, distributed materials for the budget work session that will be conducted
on September 19, 2012.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Quinn inquired about offering a shuttle service from City Hall on the weekends for those
who attend the University of Washington and Seahawks football games. This could possibly be a
revenue generator for the City.
ADJOURNMENT
7:28 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETOG BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Verna Seal, Mayor Pro Tempore
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Christy O'Flahe City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE: 10/1/12
AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/2/12