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Home My WebLink About2003-07-07 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Pam Carter; and Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and David Fenton. CARTER MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBERS DUFFIE AND SIMPSON. The motion carried 5 -0. OFFICIALS: Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, Jane Cantu, City Clerk; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall July 7, 2003 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes June 16 Regular; June 23 Special b. Approval of Vouchers #244930 244939, in the amount of $135,401.86 #300001 300255, in the amount of $973,531.90 c. Accept as complete Contract 03 -054 with Wm. Dickson Co., in the amount of $120,926.76, for the Foster Golf Links Clubhouse Asbestos Abatement and Demolition Projects; and authorize release of retainage. Jane Cantu, City Clerk, announced distribution of a revised item (c), [at the dais, before commencement of the meeting], correcting the cost impact of the project. The figure cited on the agenda ($120,926.76) was amended to reflect the correct amount of $120,925.76. HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED. The motion carried 5 -0. NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Entranco Engineers in the amount of $106,448.70, for construction management services for the 2003 Overlay Project 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Joe Duffie arrived. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, in response to an inquiry from Council, noted the project amount for the 2003 Overlay Project is as stated, and shall not exceed $106,500.00. For that reason, no amendments are required in writing or to proposed main motion. The construction management services contract includes a full -time, on -site construction inspector, construction survey control setting for contractor surveying, part-time project management and contract administration. Of three firms evaluated for this project, Entranco is the most qualified. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 July 7, 2003 LINDER MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ENTRANCO ENGINEERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,448.70, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2003 OVERLAY PROJECT. The motion carried 6 -0. b. Proposed Contract Amendment to 03 -003, with Kenyon Disend, PLLC Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator, explained this contract amendment is housekeeping in nature. The law firm (formerly known as Kenyon Dornay Marshall) has reorganized and is now known as Kenyon Disend, PLLC. The proposed, amended contract reflects the change in names. There are no amendments to dollar amounts or services offered by the firm. Additionally, Ms. Berry noted the firm of Kenyon Disend is currently recruiting qualified municipal attorneys. One of those recruited will be assigned to work with Tukwila staff. With the departure of current Tukwila City Attorney, Bob Noe; and separation of David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, from Kenyon Disend, City staff is encouraged to work with Mr. Kenyon or Mr. Disend, until such time as an attorney is appointed to work (permanently) with Tukwila. DUFFIE MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 03 -003, WITH KENYON DISEND, PLLC. The motion carried 6 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported on the success of the Family Fourth at the Fort (Dent) as well as the (upcoming) Tukwila Days events. Mayor Mullet announced Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director, would be away from City Hall for the next few weeks due to knee surgery. The Mayor then reported Stacy Hansen, Human Services Specialist, is fine, yet would be away from City Hall for a few weeks. In the meanwhile, part-time employee, Emma Mercado, will be assisting Evie Boykan, Human Services Manager. Next, the Mayor noted Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, had angioplasty within the last week and would be returning to work (this week) on a part-time basis; and that he would be prepared for the July 15 Budget Study Session. Finally, Mayor Mullet reported a recent pre application meeting and proposed moving of the Northfield Car Wash. Additional information will follow. b. City Council Councilmember Duffle reported attendance to his 41 high school reunion. He also reported on this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Finally, the Councilmember reported receipt of a telephone call from one citizen who spoke in favor of Tukwila Police officers issuing an increased number of citations for fireworks in 2003. Councilmember Hernandez attended the June 24 Community Affairs and Parks Committee and the Family Fourth at the Fort event. She, too, reported receipt of a citizen complaint relative to the illegal discharge of fireworks in Tukwila. Mayor Mullet reported Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, reported illegal discharge of fireworks (in Tukwila) was far less in 2003 than in previous years. Additionally, the Chief reported to department directors at the July 7, 9 :00 a.m. meeting, that outlying areas were far more, greatly affected by illegal fireworks. Tukwila Police and Fire provided mutual aid with apartment home fires and /or personal injuries in neighboring jurisdictions. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 July 7, 2003 Council President Carter reported attendance to the June 25 Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting. She will attend Suburban Cities Association and Transportation Policy Board meetings this week. The Council President reported seeing more children going to and from the Tukwila Pool and spoke favorably of the hours available for utilizing the pool, etc. Next, Council President Carter spoke of a written request from a same -sex couple to register their (same sex) domestic partnership in Washington State. This is for insurance purposes. The writer needs proof and verification from a municipality or governmental agency of registering the union. Ms. Carter agreed to send a letter to the requestor informing them the City does not currently offer such a service. She will also inform them Seattle offers the service. Next, Ms. Carter asked Council if they were "interested in setting up a registry or not." Although there was not a consensus (at this meeting) to offer such a service, it was suggested the City Clerk's Office poll other jurisdictions to see who offers the service, what is involved and any additional information which may be helpful in establishing a registry. Councilmember Haggerton attended the June 26 signing ceremony at the Tukwila Community Center, wherein Gary Locke, Washington State Governor, signed a bill into law, relative to prescriptions. He also attended the June 30 workshop on the Tukwila Urban Center; the July 1 Chamber of Commerce /Government Affairs Luncheon; and the July 1 Transportation Oriented Development workshop. Mr. Mrs. Haggerton also celebrated their 45 wedding anniversary on July 1. On July 2, Mr. Haggerton attended an ACC Executive Committee meeting, and also attended the Family Fourth at the Fort event. Although there was some "hang -ups" with moving traffic along after the event, he noted an opportunity to better study the issue to develop improved (more timely) dissemination of the traffic. Councilmember Linder had no report. Councilmember Fenton thanked Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, for allowing fire staff to send a truck to the Foster Tukwila Church, to "hose the kids down" who were attending vacation bible school. Next, Mr. Fenton spoke of resolving parking issues with a business owner (south side of 146 The business (a grocery store, with a Quick Lube below) has now been opened; and sign code issues must now be addressed. c. Staff Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney Bob Noe stated his thanks and appreciation for the opportunity to serve the City of Tukwila. This being his last Council meeting as City Attorney, Mr. Noe reported Tukwila is the greatest city on earth in which to work and it represents the "most rewarding" 7 years of his career. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach reported the July 15 Budget meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., at the Tukwila Community Center, in Banquet Room A. MISCELLANEOUSa Mayor Mullet reported the total number of dump passes distributed was 1,057. This figure represents an increase from 952 in 2002, and 855 in 2001. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page4of4 July 7, 2003 The Mayor reported sending a letter to the Firing Range informing them that "exploding devices" are not grandfathered under their operating rights and they are in violation of the City's noise ordinance. Councilmember Duffle reported receipt of a telephone call from a community member who states all trains at the Burlington Northern are being operated "on auto pilot." The caller sought to inform City officials of this fact. Additionally, the caller noted his job was eliminated since the trains were placed on the "auto pilot" program. Mayor Mullet will look into this issue. Councilmember Duffle then reported an increased number of coyotes in Tukwila. He said they are at Tukwila Elementary School at 6:00 a.m., daily, yet bother no one. No action was suggested. Councilmember Hernandez reported that along with Mayor Mullet and Council President Carter, she attended a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Mali Thai Cuisine on June 25. Additionally, she thanked Bob Noe for sending a letter to the Seattle Police Athletic Association regarding exploding devices. ADJOURN: 7:44 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 6 -0. N i\ Vv (AO C ri Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Date Minutes Signed: July 21, 2003 Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk