HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-06 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
January 6, 2003 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. was Mayor Steven M. Mullet.
ROLL CALL:
Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam
Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton and Richard Simpson.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney;
Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Steve Lancaster, Director of Community
Development; Keith Haines, Police Chief; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Al Spencer, Internal
Operations Manager, Public Works Department; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEE:
Jeff Morton Fleet /Maintenance Supervisor Public Works Department
Introducing Jeff Morton as the City's new Fleet /Maintenance Supervisor, Al Spencer informed Council of
Mr. Morton's 20+ years experience in the areas of fleet and maintenance. Replacing the position vacated
by the retirement of Les Beck, Mr. Morton comes to Tukwila from the City of Seattle, and previously
worked for the City of Renton as well.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes December 16, 2002 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers (from 2002) 240937 in the amount of $2,043.17
c. Approval of Vouchers (from 2003) 240931- 241133 in the amount of $704,676.30
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Tri- Association Joint Legislative Proposal (consideration possible motion of support)
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, presented the Tri- Association joint legislative proposal to Council for
consideration. Council first saw the proposal at the December 9, 2002, COW meeting. The purpose
behind the local government proposal is for City and County government officials to "pool" legislative
efforts in passing specific legislation in 2003. The draft proposal was jointly developed by the Association
of Washington Cities (AWC), Washington Association of County Officials (WACO), and the Washington
State Association of Counties (WSAC), thus the "Tri- Association" name /approach.
Council reviewed the proposal which addresses issues of relief for local governments, a local revenue
options package, improvements to existing revenue elements and changes to State laws to permit cities
and counties to cut costs and make more efficient use of existing resources. Council spoke to several,
specific issues listed within the proposal and heard from Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, on key issues
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with respect to capital projects, inter -local cooperation on construction and maintenance, public works
projects, and alternative construction bid methods.
Although Councilmember Duffie is "not in favor of the package" as a whole, he would support it. Other
Councilmembers spoke in favor of the Tri- Association proposal, yet need additional information with
regard to specific issues. Ms. Lauterbach noted the requests of Council and will gather additional
information and present that information at the January 13 COW meeting. There, Council may provide
consensus to support (or speak against) the proposal.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Election of 2003 Council President
Mayor Mullet declared nominations open.
Councilmember Simpson nominated Councilmember Pam Carter as Council President for 2003.
SIMPSON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried 7 -0.
Vote on the nomination:
Motion to elect Councilmember Pam Carter as Council President for 2003 carried 6 -1; with
Councilmember Joe Duffie voting NO.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
b. City Council
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Mayor Mullet reported all parties have signed contracts related to the South Central Pool, Fort Dent
Park and the South Park Bridge. While the City owns all three properties, it bears no responsibility as it
relates to the bridge.
The Mayor met with officials from the City of Enumclaw today, regarding their decision to back out of the
Suburban Cities Association. The Mayor then reported his intent to attend Southwest King County
Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Luncheon on January 7; an Economic Forecast Conference on
January 8; a Building Code Council meeting on January 9; SCA Management Board also on January 9;
and a Southwest King County Membership luncheon on January 10.
Mayor Mullet then announced the resignation of Jason Jones, Code Enforcement Officer.
Finally, Mayor Mullet gave an invitation for Council to attend the City of Tukwila Pool Ribbon Cutting
ceremony on Saturday, January 11, at 12:30 p.m. A free, "public swim" will take place from 1 2 p.m.
Special guest at the ceremony will be Olympic Gold Medallist (swimming) Megan Quann.
Councilmember Duffle attended the last Community Affairs and Parks meeting of 2002 in December.
Additionally, he toured the City of Tukwila pool on Saturday, January 4, 2003.
Councilmember Hernandez reported the Equity Diversity Commission meeting has been
rescheduled to January 15. Additionally, she reported a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day program would take
place at the Showalter Auditorium on January 16, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Haggerton reported receipt of an e-mail notifying him of a 6:30 p.m., January 16
meeting at the Foster Commons, sponsored by the C. E. T. A. (transportation) group.
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Councilmember Linder will attend the January 8 South King County Economic Development Initiative
meeting in Des Moines; and a January 9 South King County Human Services Round Table meeting.
Councilmember Fenton had no report.
Councilmember Simpson had no report.
Council President Carter thanked Council for electing her President for 2003, and distributed
committee sign up (choices) forms and sought their immediate return. Additionally, she advised
Councilmembers to contact Lucy Lauterbach with desired (specific vs. general) agenda items for the
upcoming Council Retreat. Ms. Carter will attend a Transportation Policy Board meeting as well as a
Suburban Cities Regional meeting this week.
c. Staff
d. City Attorney
Bob Noe, City Attorney had no report.
d. Legislative Analyst
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John McFarland, City Administrator, distributed a notice of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the City
of Tukwila Pool. Prior to that, Olympic Gold Medallist Megan Quann will share a video, short
presentation, answer questions and sign autographs at the Community Center from 11 a.m. to Noon on
Saturday, January 11.
Mr. McFarland then reported receipt of an Airport Communities Coalition invoice, with payment expected
this week. It is the desire of Council, however, to consider the invoice after an executive session on this
issue, January 21, 2003.
Mr. McFarland reported the lost life of Todd Anderson, a former City employee (Parks and Recreation),
Saturday, January 4, 2003. Mr. Anderson was a college student in Ellensburg and lost his life in a fire.
Mr. Anderson's father is a former Tukwila School Board member, and the family is well known locally.
Ms. Lauterbach sought support from the Council, for Council President Carter drafting and signing a
letter in support of the Tukwila School District submitting a grant application for native plants. No one
spoke in opposition to the request.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Linder reported Mrs. Betty Baker, spouse to Roger Baker, is quite ill and no longer in the
family home. Ms. Linder spoke in favor of Council sending well wishes and support to Mr. Baker.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:12 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: January 21. 2003
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