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Home My WebLink About2012-10-01 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council Regular Meeting City Hall Council Chambers October 1, 2012— 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Start: 6:31 p.m Mayor Pro Tempore Seal announced the purpose of the Executive Session is 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. Attendees: David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Allan Ekberg, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. End: 6:59 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tempore Seal called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:07 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; Rachel Turpin, Assistant, City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS Richard Buck, 19607 Orillia Road South, indicated he has a business on Orillia Road. He conveyed that he looks forward to being annexed into the City and working with the staff. He urged the Council to approve the Interlocal Agreement. CONSENT'AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/17/12 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #361499- 361616 and #120800, 120903, 120905 120906 in the amount of $1,800,972.54. c. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, rejecting all bids submitted for the George Long Shops Water /Oil Separator Project. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 9125112.] RESOLUTION NUMBER 1773. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #3 to Contract #11 -151 with KPG, Inc., for the 2012 Annual Small Drainage Program in the amount of $45,500.85. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 9125112.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 2 of 4 UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Orillia Road area annexation. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE ORILLIA ROAD AREA ANNEXATION.* Councilmember Hougardy asked Jack Pace, Community Development Director, to give a brief overview of the annexation process. Mr. Pace explained that the prior 15 annexations the City has undertaken were either voter or property owner initiated. In this case, the method of annexation is through an Interlocal Agreement, whereby the City and King County will reach a negotiated agreement. After King County performs their review, which can last anywhere from 3 to 6 months, Tukwila can move forward with preparing the annexation ordinance which will include zoning. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. A financial reserve policy: 1. A resolution adopting a financial reserve policy. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A FINANCIAL RESERVE POLICY TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE FUND BALANCE, ALLOWING MITIGATION OF RISKS TO REVENUES. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson emphasized that the major change in this policy is that the percentage for reserves is going from 26% of general revenues to 10 This is important to remember as the City enters into discussions for the upcoming budget, as there is a need to be conservative regarding borrowing large sums of money over long periods of time. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1774. 2. An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2266 relating to the City's cash reserve policy as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 3.34. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2266 RELATING TO THE CITY'S CASH RESERVE POLICY, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.34; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2382. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 3 of 4 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Puget Sound Access for the acquisition of hardware and software for televising Council meetings in the amount of $39,270.00 for one -time hardware and installation costs, and $24,727.00 in annual costs through 2014; and authorize Council Chamber lighting and audio upgrades in the amount of $20,000.00 as one -time costs to be paid from the 303 Fund. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH PUGET SOUND ACCESS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR TELEVISING COUNCIL MEETINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,270.00 FOR ONE- TIME HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION COSTS, AND $24,727.00 IN ANNUAL COSTS THROUGH 2014; AND AUTHORIZE COUNCIL CHAMBER LIGHTING AND AUDIO UPGRADES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 AS ONE -TIME COSTS TO BE PAID FROM THE 303 FUND. Councilmember Kruller expressed that she is on the Board of Puget Sound Access, and after discussions with the City Attorney, her involvement was not found to be a conflict of interest. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS A resolution fixing the time for a public hearing for vacation of right -of -way within the City dedicated for street purposes, generally described as portions of Southcenter Parkway between approximately South 180th Street and existing City limits. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY SOUTH 180 STREET AND EXISTING CITY LIMITS. Bruce Mitchell, 18800 Southcenter Parkway, with M &P Company, referenced a letter that had been emailed to the Council, and he also provided an additional document dated October 1, 2012. From his standpoint, the resolution proposes a dead -end access for M &P. His business relies on its ability to access the property by semi and heavy trucks. This would make it impossible for trucks to turn around after accessing the M &P property, and the remaining access would be inadequate and unsafe. Councilmember Robertson suggested that Mr. Mitchell be afforded more than 5 minutes speaking time to explain the impacts to his property at the November 5, 2012 public hearing. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1775. REPORTS a. Mayor The Mayor was not present. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 1, 2012 Page 4 of 4 b. City Council Councilmember Robertson referenced the recent edition of the City Vision magazine from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). He indicated that it has excellent articles regarding compensation related issues that other cities are experiencing that could be beneficial for the City to review. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Strategic Planning meeting and the joint Highline Forum /South King County Economic Development Initiative (SKEDI) meeting on September 26, 2012. The Highline Forum is being restructured and will focus on education, transportation, economic development, and the Port of Seattle. Councilmember Kruller relayed that Representative Zack Hudgins was honored as "Legislator of the Year." She offered the reminder that the Tukwila Pantry food bank is having its auction and fundraiser on October 12, 2012, and they could use donations and volunteers. Council President Seal indicated that the Tukwila Pantry event will be held at the SeaTac Community Center on October 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. It will be a spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and children with adults are admitted for free. It is $120.00 for a table of eight. She also attended the Strategic Planning Steering Committee meeting on September 26, 2012. She commended Mike Hansen (Sabey Corporation) for his energy and motivation at the meeting. Additionally, she referenced the success of the Foster Bulldogs girls swim team and acknowledged their coach, Amy Kindell. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator Report in the Council packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Ekberg mentioned a section of the report that references that Tukwila residents have the ability to park at Starfire for free. He has not seen that advertised anywhere, and he would like to see the City take steps to get the word out to citizens. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, distributed the 2013 -2014 preliminary budget to the City Council. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst is not required to attend Regular Meetings. ADJOURNMENT 7:34 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. V& v s, 14Q� Verna Seal, Mayor Pro Tempore c4A 0 F.'a-kA, Christy O'Flahert City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/15/12 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/16/12