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Home My WebLink About2013-02-19 Regular MinutesTukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES REGULAR MEETING EXECUTIVE SESSION Regular Meeting February 19, 2013— 7:00 P.M. Start: 6:00 p.m. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Potential Litigation — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and Potential Property Acquisition — Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). 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; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Rachel Turpin, Assistant City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Tukwila City Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn, Kate Kruller. End: 6:58 p.m. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:09 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; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Chris Flores, Acting Fire Chief; Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director; Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/28/13 (Special Mtg.); 2/4/13 (Regular Mtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers: #362622- 362624, #362625- 362703, #130100, 130201 - 130203 in the amount of $1,175,470.84 c. A resolution establishing the meeting schedule for City Council committees. [Requested by the Council at the 2/4/13 Regular Meeting and approved for Consent by the Council President.] RESOLUTION NUMBER 1787, d. Accept as complete the Tukwila Urban Center Access (Klickitat) Project (contract #11 -001) with Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures. (Final cost of project, including retainage: $12,225,981.57.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 2/12/11] Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 Page 2 of 4 e. Accept as complete the 2012 Overlay & Repair Project (contract #12 -091) with ICON Materials; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures. (Final cost of project, including retainage: $968,927.36.) [Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by Transportation Committee on 2/12/13.] MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution updating and clarifying the non - represented employees' compensation and adopting the non - represented salary schedule and benefits summary, effective January 1, 2013. 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, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON - REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND ADOPTING THE NON - REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson relayed this item was considered by the Finance and Safety Committee and received unanimous approval to move forward to the Committee of the Whole meeting, where it was moved forward to this Regular Meeting. Councilmember Kruller acknowledged receipt of information from the Human Resources staff that answered questions from the Committee of the Whole meeting. She referenced that there is an $800,000 difference in salaries and wages from 2012 to 2013. She has concern regarding new positions being added without cuts occurring in other areas and the value proposition to the citizens. Councilmember Robertson explained this item involves a COLA adjustment for non - represented employees and will not add new positions to the 2013 -2014 budget. Council President Hougardy asked if the $800,000 difference in salaries between 2012 and 2013 was the entire cost of compensation for all City employees and not just the non - represented employees. Peggy McCarthy, Finance Director, responded in the affirmative, emphasizing that the $800,000 figure includes funding for additional full time employees as well as COLA and step increases for all City employees. Approximately $370,000 (of the $800,000) is for new full time employees. Councilmember Quinn conveyed that over the past 2 years, the Council has worked hard to develop a consistent and reasonable approach to employee compensation. There will be more discussion to come moving forward, and he is comfortable with this item. Councilmember Seal is comfortable with this issue and knows the work will continue toward improving the progress that has already occurred. Councilmember Ekberg clarified that longevity pay and benefits are also included in the dollar amount. Councilmember Robertson asked if longevity pay and benefit amounts have gone up since last year, and Stephanie Brown, Human Resources Director, responded in the negative. Councilmember Duffie expressed support for the resolution. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Kruller reiterated concerns regarding the administration of the people's money and is not comfortable with adding new jobs and raises. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -1, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1788, WITH KRULLER VOTING NO. b. An ordinance to clarify and update the Nuisance Code and its provisions; establishing new regulations regarding recreational vehicles. MOVED BY EKBERG, 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, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2144 §2, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE (TMC) SECTION 8.28.030, TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE THE NUISANCE CODE AND ITS PROVISIONS; ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TO BE CODIFIED AT TMC SECTION 8.28.070; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2396. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Action Conference this past week, where the City met with Senators and Representatives from the 11th District. He acknowledged Kimberly Matej, Government Relations, for compiling binders for use by Tukwila elected officials to use during the meetings. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the AWC Legislative Action Conference. Council President Hougardy attended the AWC Legislative Action Conference. She referenced the City Administrator Report and extended thanks to the Washington Conservation Corps and BECU for their work on the Duwamish River shoreline. Additionally, she commended the Police Department for their work toward best practices in combatting human sex trafficking. Councilmember Seal reported that she has been reappointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Council on Youth, Education and Families. Councilmember Quinn attended the AWC Legislative Action Conference and felt the Council was well prepared and represented the City well in working with the legislators. He commended the work of Kimberly Matej in preparing the materials for the event. Councilmember Kruller attended the AWC Legislative Action Conference and also had the opportunity to meet Governor Inslee, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Senator Maria Cantwell. On February 19, 2013 she attended the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATbd) meeting, where there was a focus on rail transportation as it relates to coal. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2013 Page 4 of 4 c. Staff David Cline referenced the City Administrator report in the packet and offered to answer any questions. Councilmember Ekberg inquired about the item involving expired permits and financial institutions referenced in the Department of Community Development section of the City Administrator Report. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, explained that certain permits require close -out for individuals to get insurance or refinancing. Staff is working on improving the process to accommodate this situation. Council President Hougardy asked about the Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) section of the City Administrator Report. Mr. Cline explained that the President of CSC is seeking greater Tukwila representation on the Board to better connect with the community. Councilmember Robertson commented that he was on the CSC Board at one time and since Tukwila provides funding to CSC, it is necessary to be mindful of potential conflicts. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. intergovernmental There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 7:44 p.m. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. qk"- /Jim erton, M Christy O'Flahe'" , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/4/13 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 3/5/13