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Home My WebLink About2013-01-22 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers Start: 6:00 p.m. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Regular Meeting January 22, 2013— 7:00 P.M. Mayor Haggerton 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 60 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. Attendees: Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. 6:15 p.m. Councilmember Kruller entered the Council Chambers End: 6:25 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:01 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, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Coordinator; Kimberly Matej, Government Relations; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Best Business Recycler of the Year for 2012. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, explained the City of Tukwila Recycling Program works with any interested business in Tukwila to assist them in starting or improving a recycling or waste reduction program. Each year, since 2006, the program has recognized outstanding achievements by businesses with the "Tukwila Business Recycler of the Year" award. Rainier Industries at 18375 Olympic Avenue South in Tukwila has been chosen as the 2012 winner of this award. Rainier is an international manufacturer of innovative fabric and display products. They employ 170 workers at their Tukwila plant. Rainier, previously known as Puget Sound Tent & Awning, was established in 1896, specializing in tents, custom fabric products and awnings for a growing Puget Sound area. The company began by providing tents and camping supplies for prospectors headed north for the Alaskan Gold Rush. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 2 of 6 Rainier has diversified into providing display products focusing on large format graphics, digital wall coverings, high - quality retail displays, and sewn applique banners. Additionally, they still make tents, and also yurts. Resource conservation and recycling are part of the culture at Rainier Industries. Their commitment to protecting the environment started in 2009 with the formal implementation of an Environmental Management System and Recycling Program. Since then, they have diverted over 1200 tons of garbage from the landfill. In 2012 alone they recycled over 85% of their total waste or an equivalent of 465 tons. They attained an amazing 85% recycling rate, up from 73% in 2011. These efforts pay off for the bottom line, with overall savings from recycling adding up to $57,523 in 2012. The company is certified through ISO 14000, a select international standard for environmental management, and their work in recycling and waste conservation reflects this. • Environmental policy is posted and reviewed with all employees • New employees are briefed on recycling awareness • The quarterly BBQ or pizza party uses all compostable materials • All containers are well labeled to ensure employee cooperation. The lunchroom has composting, recycling and garbage containers. Laminated fact sheets are placed on tables where employees see them while they eat. Mayor Haggerton presented the Recycler of the Year Award (made from recycled glass) to Brian Rowinski, Vice President, and Sue Gilliam, Customer Service Manager, from Rainier Industries. The Councilmembers applauded Rainier Industries for their good work in the area of recycling and environmental protection. APPOINTMENTS a. Arts Commission Confirm the re- appointment of Steve Mullet to Position #3, with a term expiring 12/31/16. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF STEVE MULLET TO POSITION #3 ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Confirm the re- appointment of Trisha Gilmore to Position #4, with a term expiring 12/31/16. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF TRISHA GILMORE TO POSITION #4 ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Confirm the re- appointment of Cynthia Chesak to Position #5, with a term expiring 12/31/16. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF CYNTHIA CHESAK TO POSITION #5 ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Sister Cities Commission Confirm the appointment of Dominic Baker to Position #5, with a term expiring 12/31/16. (Previously held Position #3.) MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF DOMINIC BAKER TO POSITION #5 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/16. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 3 of 6 Confirm the appointment of Bonnie Mullet to Position #3, with a term expiring 12/31/14. (Previously held Position #6.) MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BONNIE MULLET TO POSITION #3 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/14. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Library Advisory Board Confirm the re- appointment of Sharon Kidd to Position #1, with a term expiring 12/31/14. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF SHARON KIDD TO POSITION # 1 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/14* Ms. Kidd thanked the City Council for the support over the last couple of years as it relates to the size of the new library facility that will be built in Tukwila. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Kidd for her service to the City. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Confirm the re- appointment of Steve Miller to Position #2, with a term expiring 12/31/14. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY EKBERG TO CONFIRM THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF STEVE MILLER TO POSITION #2 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/14.* Mr. Miller expressed appreciation at the opportunity to serve the City, and the Councilmembers thanked him for his contributions. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Equity & Diversity Commission Confirm the appointment of Nate Robinson to Position #7, with a term expiring 7/31/13. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF NATE ROBINSON TO POSITION #7 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/13.* Joan Hernandez, former Councilmember and a member of the Equity and Diversity Commission, introduced Nate Robinson to the City Council. Mr. Robinson is a City employee in charge of teen programs at the Tukwila Community Center, which makes him an excellent fit for the Equity and Diversity Commission. The Councilmembers offered comments regarding the exemplary work done by Mr. Robinson as it relates to the "Tukwila Teens" program. His contributions to the community are invaluable, and he will be a great addition to the Commission. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Confirm the appointment of Charlie Penor to Position #9, with a term expiring 7/31/14. (Previously held Position #7.) MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF CHARLIE PENOR TO POSITION #9 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 7/31/14. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 4 of 6 CITIZEN COMMENTS Joanne McManus, 5610 South 133rd Street, expressed appreciation and pride in the Tukwila Fire Department for the assistance provided to her family. Her husband is a former Tukwila firefighter and is wheel chair bound. Staff from the Fire Department have assisted with modifications to their property by way of improved access to various areas of their home. They also provide transportation related assistance. She also thanked Green River Construction for helping with the improvements. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/7/13 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #362384- 362504 and #121200, 121208 and 130101 in the amount of $2,010,946.61 c. Human Services Contracts. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs & Parks Committee on 1/14/13.] (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Renton Area Youth Services for substance abuse /mental health support, in the amount of $31,330.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Renton Area Youth Services for school -based counseling, in the amount of $55,092.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (3) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Refugee Women's Alliance for family support and case management, in the amount of $21,200.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (4) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Multi- Service Center for emergency assistance program, in the amount of $45,000.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (5) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Institute for Family Development —PACT for support services, in the amount of $21,600.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (6) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Tukwila Pantry Food Bank, in the amount of $24,370.00 per year for 2013 -2014. (7) Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Community Schools Collaboration After School Program, in the amount of $100,000.00 per year for 2013 -2014. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement for grant award with King Conservation District Number 9 for the Duwamish Hill Preserve Project, in the amount of $50,000.00. (No additional matching funds required.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs & Parks Committee on 1/14/13.] e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with KPG, Inc. for the design of overlay and repair of East Marginal Way, in the amount of $124,978.05. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/15/13.] f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with KPG, Inc. for the design of Interurban Avenue South (South 143rd Street to Fort Dent Way), in the amount of $348,869.87. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/15/13.] g. Authorize the Mayor to sign acceptance documents for a grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council in the amount of $2,145,954.00, and a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board grant in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for street improvements on Interurban Avenue South (South 143rd Street to Fort Dent Way). [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/15/13.] h. Authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal contract for cooperative purchasing with the Houston - Galveston Area Council for vehicle and equipment purchases. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/15/13.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting a legislative agenda for use during the 2013 Washington State legislative session. MOVED BY EKBERG, 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. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 5 of 6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING THE 2013 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1786. b. A motion approving the Council Analyst position description. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO DISCUSS THE POSITION DESCRIPTION.* Council President Hougardy distributed the Council Analyst position description in strike - through, underlined format. Councilmember Kruller also provided a 3 -page document to the Council regarding her areas of concern. Ms. Kruller read from the document and emphasized the importance of this key position for the Legislative branch not containing less responsibility than the previous position. She inquired as to what information will be posted for the job opening. Council President Hougardy asked David Cline, City Administrator, to explain the process. Mr. Cline responded that there is a position description that includes duties, and also a classification description that shows compensation and banding with like positions. What will be provided to the public is a 2 -page position opening that provides the compensation, minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, and essential functions. The Councilmembers discussed issues associated with the Council Analyst position and offered the following comments: recognition that the new position in City administration will handle working with state and federal agencies, leaving the new Council Analyst position to focus on the needs of the Council; the importance of not having 2 conflicting positions working on state legislative issues and the need to speak with one voice; acknowledgement that the new Council Analyst position will remain at the same level as the previous position (C42); concern that the job title should be changed and that the position description lacks preferences or desired qualifications above and beyond basic standards; concern that Council related legislative issues could be compromised due to the changes in the job description; and recognition that in the 39 cities in King County, there is 1 government relations person that represents the Mayor and City Council. It was determined there would be additional work done by the sub - committee as it relates to criteria for narrowing down a candidate pool and possible language changes in the position opening notice. Mayor Haggerton emphasized the need to avoid distribution of documents at the Council meeting, as there is not sufficient time to evaluate the materials. *NO VOTE TAKEN ON MAIN MOTION (not required for discussion). MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO FORWARD THE POSITION DESCRIPTION BACK TO THE COUNCIL SUB - COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS a. An ordinance relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of $1,000,000 principal amount limited tax general obligation bond to provide funds necessary to undertake certain improvements to the pool and related facilities owned by the Tukwila Metropolitan Park District, and to pay the costs of issuance and sale of the bond; repealing Ordinance No. 2393. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 22, 2013 Page 6 of 6 Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO CONTRACTING INDEBTEDNESS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF $1,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND TO PROVIDE FUNDS NECESSARY TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE POOL AND RELATED FACILITIES OWNED BY THE TUKWILA METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, AND TO PAY THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BOND; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2393; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2394. REPORTS The Council dispensed with reports due to the need to begin the Tukwila Metropolitan Park District meeting. ADJOURNMENT 8:04 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. J aggerton, Atfifir . ar Christy, •'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 2/4/13 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 2/5/13