HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
June 10, 2002
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Council President Richard Simpson led the flag salute.
COUNCIL ATTENDANCE:
Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam
Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and David Fenton.
OFFICIALS:
Steven M. Mullet; Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator;
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Steve Lancaster, Director, Community
Development; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Keith
Haines, Chief of Police; Captain Dave Haynes; Sergeant David Rekow; Katherine Kertzman and Brian
Shelton, City Engineer.
FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; MOVED THAT DUE TO ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS AND
DISCUSSIONS WITH SOUND TRANSIT STAFF, TO STRIKE ITEM 4(A) FROM THIS AGENDA. With no
discussion, the motion carried, 7 -0.
For the benefit of the audience, John McFarland, City Administrator Mr. McFarland noted this item would be
brought forth on a succeeding agenda, date not yet known. He provided the City's main telephone number
and Council agenda telephone numbers. Finally, Councilmember Fenton encouraged those who came for
this issue to speak when citizen comment is called for by Council President Simpson.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation Honoring Police Captain Douglas Partlow
Police Chief Keith Haines paid tribute to the outstanding career of Captain Douglas Partlow. The chief noted
Partlows' tenure is marked with qualities such as adaptability, loyalty, integrity and long- standing service to
the men and women of this community for over 29 years. Currently, Cpt. Partlow serves as the President of
the North West Fraud Investigator's Association.
Mayor Mullet then read the framed proclamation which was presented to Cpt. Partlow before he could speak.
The proclamation notes Mr. Partlow's beginning work day of May 16, 1973, accomplishments and
promotions along the way, and ends with the Mayor proclaiming sincere appreciation to Captain Douglas
Partlow, thanking him for 29 years of dedicated and honorable service to the City of Tukwila and offered him
best wishes upon his retirement.
Captain Partlow thanked the City Council and City staff for the last 29 years. He's viewed his job as a gift and
is proud to be leaving "on a high note."
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Arlene White, 4814 South 144 Street. Tukwila, expressed concern that the Council fight for the rights of the
homeowners on the Link Light Rail issues. And, as it relates to the Citrus Longhorned Beetle, she asked if it is
too late to actually cut the trees down and chip them. Her fear is that if the trees are chipped, the beetles
may just be released into the open air and find new homes.
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Geri Goss. 4525 South 129 th Street. Tukwila. is a proponent of light rail; yet is opposed to the currently
proposed route. She called the currently proposed route and equipment a "train to nowhere" serving the
needs of no one.
Next, Ms. Goss spoke out of concern for the price paid by the City to install a new traffic light at 42n Avenue
South and South 150' Street. Noting the price for the light and hearing of budget concerns by City staff, Ms.
Goss hoped that the purchase would not result in the later loss of police personnel.
Louise Strander, Sr.. Tukwila, spoke in favor of a different route for Sound Transit, and against that which is
currently the "preferred route."
Maggi Fimia. 729 North 148 Street. Shoreline. identified herself as a "former strong supporter of lightrail"
with an allegiance to the tens of thousands of people in the region who use and support "truly good,
effective" transit. After a careful review of the issue, Ms. Fimia stopped following the proponents of an old,
expensive technology. Ms. Fimia is convinced that surface light rail will leave the community further behind
in a race with an effort to provide alternatives to taxpayers related to alternatives to traffic and the expense of
having to own up to three automobiles. Surface lightrail in Seattle is only benefiting bond counsels,
contractors, environmental consultants, construction trades, and speculators and lawyers. She urged the
Council to vote no on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Sound Transit. She noted other
possibilities exist for rapid transit, including additional vanpools and busses. Ms. Fimia urged the Council to
"invest in real transit to benefit the whole region."
George Curtis, 4551 33' Avenue NE, Seattle, a member of Save Our Valley, urged the Council to vote no
on the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Sound Transit. Like many of his constituents, Mr. Curtis
would like to see the train go past Southcenter. As currently slated, people will not arrive at their "true points
of destination."
Referring to the item as being in a state of "flux" as stated by Mayor Mullet, Councilmember Haggerton asked
if anything could be said publicly. Mayor Mullet reported Sound Transit has shown a willingness to discuss
the issue with City officials and that may take a week or more.
SPECIAL ISSUES:
Authorize Mayor to sign Memorandum of Agreement between Sound Transit and the City of
Tukwila relating to the Central Link Light Rail Tukwila Freeway Routc(Stricken See Above)
b. Memorandum of Understanding: Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration (TCSC)
Council forwarded this item to the June 17 Regular meeting.
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Appearing on the May 20 Finance and Safety Committee meeting agenda, Rhonda Berry, Assistant City
Administrator, spoke of the need to hire a development consultant to identify and establish relationships with
potential funders and to serve as principal grant writer for securing funds. This is to ensure sustainability of
current program offerings.
In order for the City to carry out this request, the Memorandum of Understanding must be approved by the
Council. In turn, the Council is formally establishing a basis for assuming the responsibility requested. The
2002 MOU is essentially identical to that from 2001 and is retroactive to January 1, 2002.
A question arose as to whether or not a resolution should be drafted allowing the City to serve as a fiscal
agent for this program. Although it would appear not, Mr. McFarland will check with the Legal Department
to confirm. On the flipside, however, Mr. McFarland did agree that the duties of City staff should be spelled
out and included as an addendum to the contract. Further consideration will be made before the item comes
again before the Council.
c. Proposed Resolutions authorizing application funding assistance for wildlife and
recreation program projects, from Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
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1. Codiga Farm Park
2. Showalter Field Lights and Turf Improvements
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Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, spoke in favor of obtaining permission from Council to
proceed with applications for grants for two major projects. The projects include Showalter Field Lights
($200,000.00), and includes turf improvements. The other is Codiga Farm Park ($100,000.00). Both projects
are listed in the 2002 -2007 Capital Financial Plan and the 2001 -2006 Parks, Golf and Open Space plan.
If successful, the funds become part of the Governor's capital budget request and are sent to the Legislature
for funding consideration. Therefore, staff is in favor of Council approving the resolution in favor of the grant
applications.
Council forwarded this item to the June 17 or June 25 meeting for action (whichever agenda has more room,
fewer agenda items).
d. 2002 Overlay Program
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, informed Council of the contents on the 2002 overlay construction list.
Sadly, however, a shortage of funds will not allow for completion of all 6 proposed projects. To that end,
Items #4, 5, and 6, from 2002 are being moved to the 2003 Overlay program for completion. And, where
possible on the 2003 list, projects are being combined to take advantage of solving pavement and drainage
issues within one project/contract.
The City of Tukwila coordinates the overlay program work with various other infrastructure projects to take
advantage of opportunities to avoid utilities excavating a recently rehabilitated roadway and to only
inconvenience businesses and residents on a single occasion, i.e., for one project.
The estimated total construction cost of the 2003 list for Projects 1 -5 (currently set list) is $866,000.00. The
current CIP has $800,000.00 budgeted for overlay construction in 2003. The deferral of the remaining
project from 2002 will have a ripple effect on the entire overlay program, which could result in the City never
catching up and being on schedule with slated projects in the future.
As this presentation is only offered as informational, no action is required.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet reminded Council of the Staff /Council Joint meeting on June 11, at the Tukwila Community
Center, wherein discussions will center around budgetary updates, impacts, shortages, etc.
b. Council
Councilmember Duffie had no report.
Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance to the June 6 Equity and Diversity Committee and the
Chamber luncheon at Simply Thai.
Council President Simpson attended the unveiling of the mural at Cascade View Elementary School on June
7.
Councilmember Carter attended the June 5 SCATBd meeting and subcommittee of the Transportation
Improvement Board that evening; and the unveiling of the mural on June 7 at Cascade View Elementary
School.
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c. City Staff
Councilmember Haggerton attended the June 5 caucus of the Suburban Cities Association, before a Regional
Policy Committee and later ACC Executive Committee meeting.
Councilmember Linder attended this evening's Transportation Committee meeting.
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Councilmember Fenton attended the June 4 Governmental Affairs meeting and the June 5 Transportation
Improvement Board meeting, in Council Chambers, City Hall.
John McFarland, City Administrator, noted an open house date of June 20 on the Citrus Longhorned Beetle at
Showalter Middle School. Additionally, he reported a tentative settlement in the lawsuit between local area
cities and Puget Sound Energy. Finally approval of the settlement rests in the hands of the WUTC.
Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator, reported on a recent Health Fair, sponsored by TCSC, wherein
over 240 families came in for basic health needs, school /sports physicals, including immunization,
information and referrals for other services. Received from the South County Journal was a grant in the
amount of $5,000.00 to help fund the project.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1) Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Marketing Coordinator, introduced a new assistant in her office
Kari Gallaway. Kari will serve as Visitor Information Representative, answering telephones and
sending out tourist information from the Seattle Southside Visitor Information Center. A Western
Washington University Graduate, Kari brings a lot of enthusiasm for the program and learning about
the Tukwila/SeaTac regions.
2) Councilmember Joe Duffie informed Council that 6 junior Councilmembers will attend the June 17
Regular meeting and introduce themselves. Also, they will inform the Council of their intentions and
plans for the duration of this year.
ADIOURNMENT:
8:36 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Richard Simpson, Counciresident
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date minutes signed: June 17, 2002