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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-17 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: CONSENT AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall November 17, 2003 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Pam Carter; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Under, Dave Fenton and Richard Simpson. Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; and Maggi Lubov, Commute Trip Reduction Coordinator. Dwayne Traynor, 14940 58 Avenue South. Tukwila, asked Council for the reason behind a recent sewer rate increase. He then inquired as to the number of Public Works employees who work four, 10 -hour days. His concern is an inability to accomplish tasks without daylight, e.g., for the first three hours of their day." a. Approval of Minutes October 20, 2003 Regular; November 3, 2003 Regular b. Approval of Vouchers 303023 303334, in the amount of $1,697,383.65 DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. PROPOSED 2004 BUDGET AND FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported to the audience the presentation of a balanced budget (to the City Council) on October 13, 2003. No new taxes are expected. Growth was kept at a minimum (over last year's budget) to less than 4 7:06 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing. Dennis Robertson, 16038 48 Avenue South, Tukwila, presented two handouts to Council and read one of the items into the record. Referring to the proposed (2004 -2009) Financial Planning Model, he reported and spoke in opposition to a proposed 20% rate increase in 2006 (for surface water utility) primarily intended to cover the cost of the debt service for the PWTF loans for the Cascade View project. A major portion of that project, he noted, is for street and sidewalk improvements. Mr. Robertson requested the City Council ask City administration to prepare lower cost alternatives for the Cascade View project. He noted (perhaps) part of the storm water drainage system can be put in alleyways if condemnation is used for reluctant land owners, or putting the drainage system into the sidewalks, saving the cost of rebuilding streets. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2003 In addition to asking Council to discontinue all further action on the Tukwila Village project, Mr. Robertson asked Council to acquire an independent market analysis to cover three issues. First the likelihood of the commercial success of boutique shops, offices and condominiums given the current business environment and local environment of the highway. Second the likelihood of Tukwila Village encouraging meaningful commercial growth on the highway. And, third, asking whether or not the redevelopment of the individual parcels of land already owned by the City accomplish much without having to acquire even more land or building a parking facility at City expense. Mr. Robertson asked the Council to then prepare an informational document to outline and explain the goals of the Tukwila Village project and alternative actions available. He would like to see it mailed to all Tukwila residents. And, finally, Mr. Robertson noted his desire to have the Council hold a "city- wide" town hall -style meeting on the subject, before Council pursues any further action on it. Councilmember Linder responded with a request to meet with Mr. Robertson to review the issues presented and stated into the record. To ensure there no misrepresentation, Ms. Linder would like the time to review the materials and will then set a meeting with Mr. Robertson. Dwayne Traynor, 14940 58 Avenue South, Tukwila, after hearing Mr. Robertson's comments, spoke emphatically against any new utility taxes. CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO MOVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS (item b only) TO THE END OF NEW BUSINESS, AND BEFORE COUNCIL REPORTS. The motion carried 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. A resolution repealing Resolution 1414 and setting new recreation and aquatic program fees A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING POLICIES FOR SETTING FEES FOR THE CITY'S RECREATION AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS, CLASSES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 1414. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. Ms. Hernandez reported this item has been reviewed and approved by the Community Affairs and Parks Committee as well as the Committee of Whole. Both were in favor of forwarding the item to this meeting for action. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1536 NEW BUSINESS: a. A resolution involving non represented salaries. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION 1506, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2003 PLAN AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004. DUFFIE MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO PULL THIS ITEM AND REMAND IT TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING (NOVEMBER 24).* Discussion: Councilmember Duffle noted that while in this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting, many difficult questions arose requiring staff clarification. Additionally, he noted the Committee spoke in favor of the item being reviewed by the Committee of Whole, before consideration at a Regular meeting. Agreeing with Councilmember Duffie, Council President Carter suggested each Councilmember (not attending tonight's Finance and Safety Committee meeting) review the item and forward any questions to City staff, via e-mail, within the next few days, so they are prepared to respond. *The motion to forward this item to the November 24, 2003 COW Agenda carried 7 -0. b. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation renewing the Commute Trip Reduction Implementation Contract for the period of 2003 2005. Councilmember Hernandez reported consideration of this item at the November 12 Community Affairs and Parks Committee. For action, it was recommended the item be placed on this agenda. Maggi Lubov, Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Coordinator, reported this contract provides secure funding for administering the City's program. This contract (actually a grant to the City) in the amount of $39,279.00, covers the fiscal period of July 1, 2003 to Jun 30, 2004. As this is a biennial contract, additional monies will be determined by the number of CTR- affected employers as of April 1, 2004. A total anticipated amount for the two -year period is approximately $80,000.00. Losing three CTR- affected employers within the City (in 2003), the total number is now 23. Referring to previously distributed information, Ms. Lubov noted use of the Sounder Train has made a "huge difference" in Tukwila. Some CTR sites in Tukwila meet their required goals by using carpools, vanpool, compressed workweeks, buses and ride- shares. While this contract and the one that follows (on this agenda) are similar to those in the past, it's performance measure was increased from 20% of the allocation to 25% for the biennium. This means the affected City employers need to show progress in the CTR programs over the next two years. A required CTR survey is the measurement tool. HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RENEWING THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD OF 2003 2005. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize Mayor to sign the Commute Trip Reduction Act Implementation Agreement with King County Metro for the CTR data collection and promotional activities for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Maggi Lubov, Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Coordinator, reported this contract is for the City to expend funds (from the State allocation listed above) to collect data relative to CTR. Monies are also used for promotional activities and advertising of the program. This one -year contract maintains a fiscal year of July 1, 2003 June 30, 2004. The amount to be spent in connection with this contract is $21,979.00. King County Metro provides technical assistance to the City for the data collection and analysis, as well as employer CTR program review functions. Administrative consistency in implementing the State City of Tukwila Page 4 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2003 requirements, along with King County Metro's technical resources and skills, is the primary reason for this agreement. Said contract has been in place since 1995. HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION ACT IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY METRO FOR THE CTR DATA COLLECTION AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004. The motion carried 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CON'T.) b. Continued review of the Proposed 2004 Budget Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, answered Council inquiries and will make suggested changes (by the Council) on the proposed 2004 budget. On a page -by -page review, Mr. Doerschel reviewed the following with Council: 70 -74; 43 -51; 53 -57; 134 -136; 143; 145 -149; 154; and 177 -178. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance to a great Veteran's Day event at the Tukwila Community Center last week. Additionally, he had a breakfast meeting with King County Executive Ron Sims and attended ECOSS' 10 Anniversary Celebration. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended Veteran's Day events last week as well as this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember Hernandez attended the November 12 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting and the November 13 Seattle Southside Tourism Summit. Council President Carter attended the November 11 Veteran's Day observance at the Museum of Flight and the November 13 Transportation Policy Board meeting. Councilmember Haggerton attended the November 11 Museum of Flight Veteran's Day observance and the November 16 charity event at Westfield's. Councilmember Linder attended the November 11 Veteran's Day event at the Museum of Flight. Councilmember Fenton reported a recent meeting with the Auto Theft Group and the November 16 charity event at Westfield's. Councilmember Simpson attended two Veteran's Day events and the November 12 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. c. Staff Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake had no report. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 17, 2003 e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie reported growing traffic congestion on South 180 from East Valley Highway to Southcenter Parkway. ADJOURN: 9:32 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. q uo t\./1 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes signed: December 1, 2003.