HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-09 Committee of the Whole Minutesa. Emergency Management Response
COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. was Richard Simpson, Council President, who also led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL ATTENDANCE:
Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam
Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder and David Fenton.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk;
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development; Jim Morrow,
Public Works Director; Frank Iriarte, Public Works Coordinator; Pat Brodin, Public Works Superintendent;
and Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
December 9, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
Reporting on a December 4 auto accident along Interurban Avenue, Jim Morrow informed Council about
the successful dealings between several local, regional and State offices /divisions. An independent
trucking company driver accidentally removed 7 power poles, knocking out power to several thousand
Tukwila businesses and residences.
Among those responding to the scene were Tukwila Fire and Police; Seattle City Light; the Washington
State Patrol; Washington State Department of Transportation; Washington State Department of Ecology
and Labor and Industries. All worked together, in unison, to set the matter aright within 31 hours.
Showing appreciation for and speaking highly of Tukwila staff, Seattle City Light representatives sent an
e -mail to Jim Morrow giving praise for an "outstanding job, well done."
b. Connectivity Survey Results David Luman Paul Irby Hebert Research
David Luman and Paul Irby provided Council with an overview of the Connectivity Survey results. Said
results included information from both residents and community businesses.
Reviewing research objectives and key finds with the Council, Mr. Irby noted the main objective is "to
obtain connectivity data on businesses in Tukwila and their interest in a fiber optic network the City of
Tukwila is building." The demand is clearly present on the side of businesses he reported. Further, Mr.
Irby stated that, "if the City of Tukwila can help provide a network with a reputation for speed, fair costs
and reliability, it will have a winner."
Mr. Luman noted the infrastructure projects should begin with the central business district (CBD) area.
Costs to deploy the project may be recovered in as little as 8 10 years.
Council consensus was to continue moving forward with the infrastructure portion of the
project.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Bill Arthur. on behalf of Seaale Business Park, Tukwila, spoke in opposition to one of three
potential, State -named sites for a secured community transition facility. The address of the proposed site
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is 4515 So. 200 Taking information from the Seattle Times, Mr. Arthur stated his concern of secondary
impacts to the Cities of SeaTac and /or Tukwila. He asked if the City is formulating a plan opposing the
site. Mr. McFarland reported his awareness of the proposed site and noted the City is "not ignoring this."
SPECIAL ISSUES:
a. 3 -H Cable Communications Consultant's Contract Renewal
Frank Iriarte announced 3 -H Cable Consultant, Lon Hurd, uncovered back franchise -fees in the amount of
$45,000.00 in 2002. For several years, 3 -H Cable has provided technical assistance to the City and has
played a key role in the collection of franchise fees, audit of the City's subscriber base, assurance of
compliance with the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act, and resolution of citizen
complaints and inquiries.
A key task for 3 -H in 2003 will be the negotiation of equipment that is earmarked for local government
cable casting. The current agreement requires franchisee to provide, maintain and install equipment for
televising council meetings and other cable casting needs of the City. Since there is currently no plan to
televise Council meetings, it would be beneficial to the City to obtain the funds mentioned and use them
on the Council Chambers upgrade project (audio /visual). Given the importance of 3 -H Cable's services to
Tukwila, Mr. Iriarte spoke in favor of renewing their contract.
Council discussion ensued, with questions and answers being exchanged.
Council consensus existed to forward the item to the December 16 Regular meeting.
b. Cascade Water Alliance Interlocal Agreement (CWA or Alliance)
Pat Brodin introduced Michael Gagliardo, General Manager of Cascade Water Alliance. Mr. Gagliardo
provided highlights and accomplishments of the Alliance in 2002. Much work continues to take place with
and between Covington Water, Lakehaven Utility District, and Tacoma Power and Water. The City of
Seattle has dropped out of the Alliance.
Providing a history of the changes to this ever changing Alliance, Mr. Gagliardo noted there is "a very real
issue of growth paying for growth." The Alliance continues to play a role in the future of our growing
regional water demands.
The amended and restated Interlocal contract establishes the principles of the relationship between CWA
and its members. Further, it establishes the implementation of the Regional Capital Facilities Charges
and rates; authorization to implement such charges and rates was approved by the City's water
ordinance on November 18, 2002. Tukwila's annual dues for the Alliance are $30,000.00.
After discussion of the item, Council consensus existed to forward the item to the December 16
Regular meeting.
c. 2003 Budget and 2003 -2008 Financial Planning Model /CIP
1. Proposed Ordinance Adopting the 2003 Annual Budget
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
2. Proposed Resolution Approving the 2003 -2008 Financial Planning Model and
Capital Improvement Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2003 -2008 FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND THE CAPITAL
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IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE
FUNDS.
Handling the items jointly, Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reviewed a summary of changes on both
documents. He noted the documents will stand as presented. The beginning fund balance includes the
general fund ($2,694,000.00) and the Capital funds (Streets, Arterial Streets, Land Acquisition and Parks,
Facilities, and General Government Improvements) for a total of $16,341,000.00 for 2003.
Amounts after 200 -3 are only General Fund expenditure saving carryovers. Total designated reserves are
$1,817,000.00.
After discussion questions of motor vehicle license taxes and LEOFF payouts and Labor Industries
rates, Council consensus existed to forward the two items to the December 16 Regular
meeting.
d. Naming of South Central Pool
With the transfer of King County's South Central swimming pool to the City of Tukwila, the Parks and
Recreation Department is requesting a name change of the facility. Built in 1973 by Forward Thrust
Bonds, the pool has been operated by King County Parks.
With the change of ownership scheduled for January 2, 2003, it is the desire to change the pool's name
to better reflect the Tukwila Community. City Resolution #981 notes, "...names of parks in Tukwila shall
be recommended by the City's Parks Commission. Their recommendation will be forwarded to the City
Council for consideration."
Council then discussed the potential names of the pool (Tukwila City Pool, Tukwila Swimming Pool,
Tukwila Aquatic Center, Foster Pool, City of Tukwila Pool) and considered the Commission's decision to
the name "City of Tukwila Pool Consensus was to follow the recommendation of the Commission.
Council consensus existed to forward the item to the December 16 Regular meeting.
e. Tri- Association Legislative Proposal
Informing Council of this upcoming issue, John McFarland, City Administrator, named Lucy Lauterbach as
a point of contact. Over the past several months, the Association of Washington Cities, Washington City
County Managers' Association, Washington Association of Counties and the Washington State Association
of Counties have worked on a joint proposed package of legislative recommendations for the upcoming
Legislative session in Olympia.
Mr. McFarland noted the proposed package is divided into 4 parts (revenue options, improvement to
existing revenue elements, efficiencies, elimination of State Costs Shifts) and asked Council to review it
for input. Feedback by Ms. Lauterbach (to the package) is sought from Council by the second week in
January 2003.
Council consensus existed to forward the item to the December 16 Regular meeting.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet attended the South County Mayors meeting on December 2 and a subsequent I -405
meeting the same date. He also attended the Economic Development Board Retreat on December 5,
Suburban Cities Board meeting on December 5 and met with Senator Patty Murray's staff on December 6.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle reported Mohamed McCord made a presentation at Tyee High School.
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Councilmember Hernandez attended the December 3 Chamber of Commerce /Tukwila Governmental
Affairs luncheon, the December 5 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting and the December 8 Rainier
Symphony production.
Council President Simpson attended the December 3 Utilities Committee meeting and participated in
the December 6 "mock interviews" of Tukwila Elementary School children.
Councilmember Carter attended the National League of Cities meeting last week and will attend a
SCATBd meeting on December 10 and will be absent from the December 16 meeting, due to the passing
of her father in law.
Councilmember Haggerton attended the National League of Cities meeting last week and will soon
present a written report.
Councilmember Linder had no report.
Councilmember Fenton will attend a December 10 Rotary Club meeting.
c. Staff
John McFarland had no report.
d. City Attorney
Neither the City Attorney, nor his designee was present.
f. Legislative Analyst
Ms. Lauterbach had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Ms. Lauterbach thanked all who participated in the "mock interviews" for the Tukwila Elementary School
"job fair."
Council President Simpson thanked the Council for their support and guidance during his year as
President. He also reported the next Council retreat will take place on January 24 and 25, 2003, at the
Saratoga Inn, at Langley, Washington.
Finally, Mayor Mullet reported a new City Administrator would be introduced and presented for
confirmation at the December 16 Regular meeting.
ADJOURN:
10:07 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF
WHOLE. The motion carried 7 -0.
Richard Simpson, Cour) iT President
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Signed: December 27, 2002