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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-04 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Regular Meeting February 4, 2013— 7:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:02 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, Kathy Hougardy, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief; Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Kimberly Matej, Government Relations; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Swearing in of five entry level police officers. Bruce Linton, Assistant Police Chief. • Darryl Barnes • Nathan Betts • John Hernandez • Michael Schlotterbeck • Joseph Zaehler Assistant Police Chief Linton explained that the 5 officers to be sworn in have recently graduated from the Police Academy after completing 17 weeks of intense training. Chief Linton introduced Darryl Barnes to the City Council. Officer Barnes spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy and has also worked as a reserve deputy for the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. He has also served the City of Tukwila as a Transport Services Officer. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Barnes, Badge #205 Chief Linton introduced Nathan Betts to the City Council. Officer Betts was raised in Federal Way, Washington, and has a degree in Business Administration. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Betts, Badge #203 Chief Linton introduced John Hernandez to the City Council. Officer Hernandez explained that his father was in the U.S. Army for 30 years, and the family lived in various states as well as the Republic of South Korea. Officer Hernandez previously served as a Corrections Officer for the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Hernandez, Badge #201 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 2 of 7 Chief Linton introduced Michael Schlotterbeck to the City Council. Officer Schlotterbeck was born and raised in Tacoma, holding various positions in warehousing and the insurance industry. It has been a life -long goal to be a police officer. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Schlotterbeck, Badge #202 Chief Linton introduced Joseph Zaehler to the City Council. Officer Zaehler was born in Seattle and has lived abroad while studying classical music. He has also studied Middle Eastern languages and culture and has worked in the IT industry. Mayor Haggerton administered the Oath of Office to Officer Zaehler, Badge #206 Each of the officers introduced their families and extended thanks for the opportunity to serve the City of Tukwila. The Mayor and Councilmembers offered congratulations to the five new Tukwila Police Officers. b. Transportation Funding - Statewide Local Options. Deanna Dawson, Sound Cities Association. Kimberly Matej, Government Relations, introduced Deanna Dawson to the City Council. Ms. Dawson is the Executive Director of Sound Cities Association and the content expert regarding local options for transportation funding. Ms. Dawson expressed the urgency associated with the unmet need for transportation funding. Local government leaders across the state are coming together to support action by the legislature in the 2013 session. Key principles include: • Investing now in our flagging transportation system to support economic recovery. • Investment must include local needs - "last mile" and transit. • Cities and counties have unique needs. • Provide cities and counties with flexibility for innovation. The plan elements include: • Gas tax increase of eight cents per gallon. Ms. Dawson explained this option has the least chance of getting support. With many groups lobbying for a piece of the gas tax, it is important to send a message that cities should not be forgotten about if there does happen to be an increase in the gas tax. • Increase the Councilmanic authority for a Transportation Benefit District from $20 to $40 as it relates to vehicle license fees. • Councilmanic authority for up to 1.5% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET). This option would provide local options for transit and roads with approximately $742 million annually statewide. The anticipated revenue for the City of Tukwila is approximately $550,000 a year for transportation projects. Ms. Dawson explained that local leaders throughout the state have endorsed a letter to the legislature supporting the above proposal. Tukwila is being asked to lend its support by way of the Mayor's signature on the letter. Kimberly Matej, Government Relations, distributed the draft letter to the Councilmembers. The Councilmembers asked questions of Ms. Dawson regarding various elements of the transportation funding proposal and exchanged comments to include: recognition that since the MVET distribution is based on population, Tukwila's daytime population due to shoppers and visitors would not be taken into account; the costs to citizens due to the adoption of a motor vehicle excise tax would be burdensome to Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 3 of 7 those in financial need; and acknowledgement that the cost of supporting the MVET is approximately $225 a year for a vehicle worth $15,000. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE COUNCIL SUPPORT THE MAYOR SIGNING THE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING LETTER* If the transportation funding proposal is adopted, the Council expressed support for Tukwila's allocation to be put toward Tukwila's residential streets and sidewalks. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. APPOINTMENTS a. Confirm the appointment of Miguel Maestas to Position #5 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/14. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY SEAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MIGUEL MAESTAS TO POSITION #5 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/14.* Mr. Maestas indicated he has lived in Tukwila for 3.5 years and has 3 children in the Tukwila School District. He and his family are pleased with the diversity in Tukwila. When he lived in New Mexico, he was invoived in a project to redevelop and reinvigorate an area of Albuquerque, and he hopes to use that experience on the Planning Commission. The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Mr. Maestas for his willingness to serve the City. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Haggerton explained that as he reviews applications for the Planning Commission, he is mindful of all areas of the City having representation. There had been a gap in the Cascade View area that has now been filled with the appointment of Mr. Maestas. b. Confirm the reappointment of Geraldine Ventura to Position #4 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring 12/31/14. MOVED BY KRULLER, SECONDED BY EKBERG TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GERALDINE VENTURA TO POSITION #4 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/14.* Ms. Ventura relayed her excitement due to the new library that will be a part of the Tukwila Village project. She anticipates a vibrant place of learning and literacy for all residents. The Councilmembers and Mayor expressed appreciation to Ms. Ventura for serving Tukwila. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Marie Parrish, 4430 South 150th Street, said the Friends of the Tukwila Library are dedicated to supporting Tukwila's libraries. She explained the King County Library Services (KCLS) Foundation has committed to raise $1 million to build the additional 2,000 square feet in the new library. The Tukwila Friends of the Library group has pledged to raise $1,000 over the next 2 years. One of the KCLS fundraising events is the Literary Lions Gala to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue on March 23, 2013. Best - selling and award - winning author, Dennis Lehane, will be the keynote author at the event and appetizers and dinner are also included. Invitations were distributed to the Councilmembers and Mayor. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 4of7 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/22/13 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #362582- 362621 and #130104 - 130105 in the amount of $423,118.34. c. Accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Sewer Connection Project (contract #12 -085) with Goodfellow Bros., Inc., and authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures. (Final cost of project, including retainage: $63,126.75.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 1/22/13.] d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with KPG, Inc., for the East Marginal Way South emergency storm pipe repair in the amount of $39,403.95. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Utilities Committee on 1/22/13.] (Refer to New Business) f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with local cities to join the Joint Human Services Application and Funding Program. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Community Affairs & Parks Committee on 1/28/13.] g. Authorize the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Thorndyke Elementary Safe Routes to School Project, in the amount of $457,000.00. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/29/13.] h. Accept turnover of street and street lighting improvements, sidewalks, storm drainage improvements and dedication of right -of -way from Schoenbachler Enterprises, LLC, for the Claim Jumper Project, and authorize the Mayor to sign turnover documents. (Value of transferred assets: $67,540.50.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 1/29/13.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Seal removed Item e from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under New Business (page 5). *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amended and restated Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with King County. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDED AND RESTATED SOLID WASTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. An ordinance relating to the City's utility leak adjustment policy. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, 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. 2313, §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 14.04.245; ORDINANCE NO. 2314, §3 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 14.16.055; AND THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2252 ( §3 AND §4) RELATING TO THE CITY'S UTILITY LEAK ADJUSTMENT POLICY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2395. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 5 of 7 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with BERK & Associates for Strategic Plan implementation in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BERK & ASSOCIATES FOR STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS The following item was removed from the Consent Agenda (page 4), to be discussed under New Business. Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease agreement with Alliance One Receivables Management for use of space in the Municipal Court, in the amount of $750.00 per month paid to the City of Tukwila. [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Finance & Safety Committee on 1/23/13.1 MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT FOR USE OF SPACE IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $750.00 PER MONTH PAID TO THE CITY OF TUKWILA.* Councilmember Seal referenced the information in the packet and discussion that occurred at the Finance and Safety (FS) Committee meeting. It was determined during the Committee discussion that further analysis will be conducted on this issue to determine if the lease will be extended beyond June 30, 2013. Councilmember Robertson, Chair of the Finance and Safety Committee, relayed that the FS Committee requested that the item come back to the FS Committee in March, prior to coming before the full Council. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the February 1, 2013 Valley Com Board of Directors meeting where the focus was on 911 services. On January 30, 2013, he participated in the Executive Staff Strategic Plan Implementation Workshop and the open house event at Congressman Adam Smith's office in Renton. On January 31, 2013, the City hosted an event at City Hall for Lynn Wallace to thank her for her work at the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the Mayor reported that he has been appointed to the National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications (ITC) Steering Committee. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the open house with Congressman Adam Smith on January 30, 2013. Council President Hougardy attended the Tukwila Rotary Open House event on January 30, 2013. Councilmember Ekberg attended the Sustain Tukwila Pool (STP) meeting on February 4, 2013. He reported that through a joint partnership with the School District, swimming will be incorporated into the Physical Education (PE) curriculum for 1st and 6th grade students. Councilmember Seal reported that she is working on the draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Council. She asked the Council to provide any additional information they may want to see included. Councilmember Kruller reported on Transportation Committee items. The City of SeaTac has agreed to support the South 178th Street alignment project, with the stipulation that the road remain 2 lanes and that Tukwila support the I -5 /State Route 509 Corridor Completion Project (flyers on the project were distributed). Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 6 of 7 Ms. Kruller asked for guidance on changing the start time of the Transportation Committee meetings from 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Council consensus existed to change the Transportation Committee Meeting start time to 5:15 p.m. A resolution will be brought to the February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting with the amended start time for Council adoption. On January 30, 2013 Councilmember Kruller attended the open house events with Congressman Adam Smith and at the Tukwila Rotary. Ms. Kruller reported that there will be a strike -out for hunger event on March 23, 2013, and she is hoping to get a Council bowling team together to participate. Additionally, she met with Governor Inslee this past weekend, who said good things about Tukwila. c. Staff David Cline referenced the City Administrator report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Ekberg referenced the information in the City Administrator Report as it relates to the City's Strategic Plan. He inquired if the Council would be receiving a copy of the identified and aligned City -wide goals and department - specific 2013 work plans with the over - arching Strategic Plan goals. Mr. Cline responded in the affirmative, noting that staff is working to identify the best method to provide that information. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie referenced the fast action of City crews in attending to a hole in the street in his area. He also expressed appreciation that the position opening announcement for Council Analyst is being advertised. Councilmember Robertson referenced the presentation regarding transportation funding options provided this evening. Since a decision needed to be made that would involve costs to the citizens, he would like to see these types of items have written material in the agenda packet for consideration before the meeting. Councilmember Quinn expressed that he learned of his step - grandmother's death on his way to the meeting this evening, and he wanted to acknowledge her influence on him toward a love of literature. Councilmember Kruller referenced a letter from Ellen Gengler that came to the Council on February 1, 2013. The letter requests multiple items in the name of transparency: that the City eliminate use of the blind copy function in email; allow internet monitoring of City cameras by citizens; and post the City checkbook. The Mayor indicated that he received the correspondence as well and is doing some research prior to providing a response. This is one of many requests received by the City on an on -going basis. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 4, 2013 Page 7 of 7 ADJOURNMENT 8:40 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Jim H `' iat yr/ on, M Christy O'Flahert , City Clerk 7—I-es APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 2/19/13 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 2/20/13