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Home My WebLink About2003-11-03 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 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 Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton and Richard Simpson. OFFICIALS: Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Rick Still, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism and Marketing Manager; Paul Surek, Malcolm Neely, Tracy Thomas, Jessie Richardson, and Marty O'Brien, Parks and Recreation employees. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: FIRE EXPLORERS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall November 3, 2003 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, reported the Tukwila Fire Explorer Post was formulated some 20 years ago under the leadership of (then) Fire Chief Hubert Crawley. That group has continued to thrive until today. To date, one of the former explorers is now a Tukwila Fire Fighter, one former explorer now works with the King County medics, and yet others work in other fire departments as volunteers or residents. Some have gone on to other successful careers. The Explorer Post (over the years) has been a large success, especially in Tight of people like Lieutenant Mike McCoy, the current Explorer Leader. Lt. McCoy noted the Fire Explorer Post is sponsored along with the City of Tukwila and the Boy Scouts of America, called Learning For Life. This is an opportunity where career people take in young adults and teach them the career they are interested in learning. Students are ages 14 -21. Upon taking over the Post earlier in 2003, Lt. McCoy is pleased to report new members have come aboard and the entire Post has been working hard in the community. To date in 2003, the Post has logged nearly 4,000 man hours of community service. Two current explorers have earned the right to do ride alongs with paid staff; with another 6 which are very close behind in earning that same right. Explorers were introduced (mostly) by first name only. Capt. Michaela Hagberg, Caitlin, Brittany, Chad, Nick, Nick, Travis, Scott, Charlie, Amber and Dan were present. Advisors for the post include Robin Blake, Pat McCoy, Chuck Wooley, Dave Nelson, and Mike Finley. Capt. Ted Fehr was also present and serves as an advisor. Explorers meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 9:00 p.m. to drill and plan for different events. There will be an Open House November 5, from 7:00 9:00 p.m. There, prospective members will preview the program to determine whether or not they would like to join the post. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2003 PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS: a. Equity Diversity Commission Falicia Green Position #2 Term Expires 07 -31 -05 (Fills Vacancy) Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, spoke in favor of appointing Ms. Green, who was unable to attend this meeting. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT FALICIA GREEN TO THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, POSITION #2, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE 07- 31 -05. The motion carried 7 -0. Tracy Salas Position #8 Term Expires 07 -31 -05 (Fills Vacancy) Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, introduced Ms. Salas, a teacher at Tukwila Elementary School. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT TRACY SALAS TO THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, POSITION #8, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE 07- 31 -05. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Lodging Tax Advisory Board Tom Dezutter. Doubletree Guest Suites Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, introduced Tom Dezutter and spoke in favor of his appointment. CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT TOM DEZUTTER TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried 7 -0. Mark Winward. Starfire Snorts Unable to attend this meeting, Mr. Doerschel spoke in favor of appointing Mr. Winward to the Board. CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO APPOINT MARK WINWARD TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY BOARD. The motion carried 7 -0. Katherine Kertzman, Tourism and Marketing Manager, announced much work has been performed by Mr. Dezutter's staff as well as that of Mr. Winward. In fact, Mr. Winward has already bid on 11 secured tournaments for 2004 regional and national soccer tournaments, coming with "plenty of overnight stays." Also awarded was the Western Regional Softball Senior Championship Tournament, which will be several thousand room nights over a four or five night period of time. Ms. Kertzman went on to state that on Friday, November 7, the Seattle Southside Visitors Bureau will launch its shuttle service. This is a partnership between Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter, Seattle Express and Seattle Southside Visitors Services. The shuttle service van is a 24- passenger vehicle, wrapped in our logo, branding the area. Additional information (written) was distributed to Council outlining costs for the service to and from the Southcenter Mall and the rides to /from downtown Seattle. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Vouchers #302734 303022, in the amount of $1,614,324.71 HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mavor to sign a contract with Selectron Technoloaies, Inc., in the amount of $34.900.00. for the purchase of VoicePermits Interactive Voice Response Base System Councilmember Linder reported review and approval of this item at the October 14 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting and the October 27 Committee of Whole meeting. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SELECTRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,900.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF VOICEPERMITS INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE BASE SYSTEM. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Authorize Mavor to sign a contract with Charles River Associates, in an amount not to exceed $25.000.00. for technical review, analysis and advice reaardina oarkina demand and transportation impacts related to the proposed Link Liaht Rail System Councilmember Hernandez reported review and approval of this item at the October 14 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting and the October 27 Committee of Whole meeting. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00 FOR TECHNICAL REVIEW, ANALYSIS AND ADVICE REGARDING PARKING DEMAND AND TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED LINK LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM. The motion carried 7 -0. CARTER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS NEXT (OUT OF ORDER) BEFORE CONSIDERING THE CONTINUED REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED 2004 BUDGET. The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: Authorize Mayor to sign an agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $512,005.18, for Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS E) for the Cascade View Drainage Improvements Project. Councilmember Linder reported review and approval of this item at the October 21 Utilities Committee meeting. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported the consultant's agreement is for design of the drainage and roadway improvements in the Cascade View neighborhood. The contract provides for plans, specifications and estimate for that project. Mr. Morrow spoke in favor of KPG, Inc., doing the work as they are very familiar with the unique problems of the area in question. Additionally, KPG, Inc., is also developing the plans, specifications, and estimates for the Tukwila International Boulevard Phase 2 Street Improvements project. Coordination between the two projects will be required. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH KPG, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $512,005.18, FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE CASCADE VIEW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. The motion carried 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: c. Continued review of 2004 Proposed Budget Leading Council on a continued review of the proposed 2004 Budget and Proposed 2004 -2009 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program was Mayor Mullet. Present to answer Council inquiry and provide necessary clarification were Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2003 Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Rick Still, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; Paul Surek, Parks Operations Superintendent; Tracy Thomas, Recreation Superintendent; Malcolm Neely, Aquatic Program Coordinator; and Marty O'Brien, Operations Superintendent, Foster Golf Course; and Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development. As suggested, the City Council considered the following pages of the Proposed 2004 Budget: 34 -36, 38- 41, 59 -63, 65 -80, 115 -133, 138 -142, 151 -152, 155 -171, 173 -175. As suggested by staff, the City Council considered the following pages of the Proposed 2004 -2009 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program: 1 -69, 135 -137. Review of the proposed documents ended for this meeting. Further consideration and review of the proposed documents will be held during future meetings. ADJOURN: 9:32 p.m. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO DISPENSE WITH REPORTS AND ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. VV Vy\ :j- Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Date Minutes Signed: November 17. 2003 Raw- +1 Balcvl Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk