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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-04-19 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall April 19, 2004 7:00 p.m. 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: Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Jim Haggerton; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Pamela Linder, Dennis Robertson and Dave Fenton. OFFICIALS: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; and Keith Haines, Police Chief. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES a. Joshua Vivet, Police Officer, Police Department Keith Haines, Chief of Police, introduced Joshua Vivet. Mr. Vivet comes to Tukwila from Fremont, California, where he was a Police Assistant and former Police /Fire Dispatcher for the City of Mountain View, California. There, in 2003, Mr. Vivet was named Dispatcher of the Year. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Vivet, who is scheduled to begin the Police Academy on April 28, 2004. Mr. Vivet then introduced his family to the Mayor and Council. b. Alfred Spears, Fleet Technician. Public Works Department Pat Brodin, Operations Manager, Public Works, welcomed and introduced Alfred Spears. Mr. Spears comes to Tukwila with 20 years' experience as an automotive heavy -duty mechanic. Mr. Spears has been in the area for over 20 years, and grew up in Hamilton, Alabama. Before leaving, Mr. Spears introduced his wife and children to the Mayor and Council. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes April 5, 2004 (Regular); April 12, 2004 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers #306545 306871, in the amount of $1,017,867.32 DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. BID AWARD: Award a contract to Pride Electric, Inc., in the amount of $67,347.20, for the Emeraencv Operations Center Generator Installation proiect CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PRIDE ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,347.20, FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER GENERATOR City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 April 19, 2004 INSTALLATION PROJECT. The motion carried 6-0 -1 with Councilmember Duffle being absent during discussion and voting on the issue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Approval of reclassification of Public Works Coordinator Position to Assistant Director (with a workina title of Deputy Public Works Director) FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COORDINATOR POSITION TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (WITH A WORKING TITLE OF DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR). The motion carried 7 -0. b. Approval of an easement and acquisition of property in the amount of $60.000.00, from Jerry Wheaton, for the construction of a sanitary sewer lift station to serve the Foster Point Neighborhood CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPROVE AN EASEMENT AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00, FROM JERRY WHEATON, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION TO SERVE THE FOSTER POINT NEIGHBORHOOD. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize Mayor to sian an extension to AG 02 -013, aareeina to indefinitely extend the interlocal aareement for tourism and marketing services between the cities of Tukwila and SeaTac FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN EXTENSION TO AG 02 -013, AGREEING TO INDEFINITELY EXTEND THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR TOURISM AND MARKETING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TUKWILA AND SEATAC.* Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, noted the City's pleasure with SeaTac's gesture of cooperation. SeaTac's City Council has already approved a Letter of Intent to extend the agreement "beyond the three year expiration date of January 31, 2005, until terminated." Additionally, SeaTac's Hotel /Motel Tax Advisory Committee has reviewed the agreement and recommends it be extended. That committee characterized the termination clause as "sufficiently liberal as to provide either party ample opportunity to terminate the agreement." Finally, Mr. Doerschel noted Tukwila's Lodging Tax Advisory Board reviews this contract on an annual basis when reviewing the proposed budget for the following year. The Council President serves as Chair of the Lodging Tax Advisory Board. Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of continuing the contract, yet against the motion due to the word "indefinitely" being included. Councilmember Carter spoke out of concern regarding the "split" of costs between the two entities. Although she will vote in favor of the motion, she asked the City Attorney to review Section II, Contributions, Basic Operational Expenses, to determine whether or not other amendments are required to this Interlocal Agreement. *The motion carried 6 -1; with Councilmember Robertson voting NO. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes REPORTS: a. Mayor Page 3 of 5 April 19, 2004 Mayor Mullet reported furniture was moved into the Foster Clubhouse today. Additional furniture is slated for move -in (in addition to Pro Shop staff) on April 22, 2004. Finally, he noted the construction trailers are slated for removal on April 23, 2004. The Mayor also reported sitting as judge for a competition wherein students from three universities reviewed a piece of property (owned by Boeing) to review and develop potential uses for the property. Students from the University of British Columbia won a $5,000.00 prize (for first place). The other two schools each won $2,500.00 prizes. Finally, Mayor Mullet reported attendance to a program at Showalter Middle School (aimed at 8 graders) wherein students were encouraged to take more difficult courses while in school. For the students, he also agreed to provide a presentation at a future date. The program is tied in with the Gates Scholarship Foundation. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie spoke out of concern for military personnel of the 81s Army Brigade. He served with family members of many of those military personnel currently "on the ground" in Iraq. Councilmember Hernandez attended the April 12 Transportation Committee meeting and the April 15 "Golden Tennis Shoes Awards" program (of Senator Patty Murray). There, Senator John Edwards was the guest speaker. Ms. Hernandez also spoke of attendance to the April 18 Rainier Symphony event. Council President Haggerton announced a May 12 Tourism Networking Summit at the Doubletree Suites. He also reported on favorable correspondence from Katherine Kertzman as it relates to the Seattle Southside Tourism website and statistics. Next, Mr. Haggerton noted the American Legion, Post 235, Tukwila, has money and would like to sponsor high school students for Boys' and Girls' State. This program is for high school juniors wherein they participate in a weeklong program relative to governmental operations. Mr. Haggerton informed Council of the difficult time (in the past) of finding Foster High School students who want to attend the program. Councilmember Duffle volunteered to contact the principal at Foster High School to bring the matter to their attention and to find interested students. Next, Mr. Haggerton noted that as of April 23, 2004, the National Bank of Tukwila, as we know it, will cease to exist. It has been "bought out" by Wells Fargo Bank. John Strander, former Tukwila Mayor, founded the bank. The Council President then spoke of a notice from Seattle City Light, informing some Tukwila residents of a power outage on April 20, 2004. The outage could last up to eight hours and is occurring so that maintenance and undergrounding work may be performed. Finally, the Council President reported on the issues covered (while in Louisville, Kentucky, last week) at the Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee meeting. A written report was prepared and distributed to Council regarding that Committee's complete review of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Senator Ted Stevens has brought forward an idea to completely re -write the Act. Mr. Haggerton noted this is important to cities because the Federal government will try and place "everything into Title I of the new Act, which takes it [control] away from state and city control." That affects franchise fees, agreements, right -of -way issues, 911 and E -911 participation and contribution by providers and telecommunications items affected in connection with utility taxes. As no other members were present at the Louisville meeting, the Council President has penned an informational letter and will send it to Stan Finkelstein of the Association of Washington Cities. Media attention is hoped for and will be sought as this is a potential plight to all cities and states. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 April 19, 2004 Councilmember Carter noted the April 20 SCATBd meeting has been canceled. She did attend the April 13, 2004 Tukwila School Board meeting. There, the interlocal agreement between the City and School District discussed relative to the use of each other's facilities. Next, Ms. Carter reported being re- appointed to the AWC Resolutions Committee, as well as the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs Council Steering Committee. Then, the Councilmember reported attendance to the April 14 Suburban Cities Association dinner, and participation in the April 15 conference call relative to Streamlined Sales Tax. Finally, Ms. Carter noted an invitation (today) to serve as Chair of the Puget Sound Regional Council's Ad Hoc Burlington Northern /Santa Fe Corridor Study Advisory Committee. Councilmember Linder reported attendance to the April 13 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. She discussed the agenda contents of that meeting. Ms. Linder also spoke of attending the April 13 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. The next clean- up effort is slated for April 24, at 9:00 a.m. To date, that Committee has collected 14,000 pounds of trash. Finally, Ms. Linder noted Michael Kivley received the Highway 99 Action Committee Award at the April 13 meeting. Mr. Kivley serves as a Project Manager for R. W. Scott. Councilmember Robertson spoke of the April 22 Literacy Night at Cascade View Elementary School. He invited Council to be there at 6:00 p.m. to review questions to be asked of community members relative to a growing "turnover rate" within the schools in Tukwila. It was noted that a quorum of Council may attend this meeting and discuss the information gathered. Thus, it was reported a 24 -Hour Notice would be sent to the City's newspaper of record. Councilmember Fenton noted the City of Auburn is discussing (tonight) a potential ordinance which would list any dog over 30 pounds as a "dangerous dog," Next, Mr. Fenton reported attendance to the April 14 Anti Auto -Theft Group meeting. Although "head- way" is being made, Washington is fourth in the nation in terms of the highest vehicle theft rate. Mr. Fenton noted Tukwila Police will be attending a course (May 10 -14) on auto theft, which will be sponsored by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. c. Staff Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie has spoken with the Assistant Manager at Larry's Market regarding the growing number of panhandlers in that area. Currently, it is felt that nothing may be done as those seeking monies are on private property. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 April 19, 2004 Councilmember Carter reported discussions with the new Superintendent of Tukwila Schools regarding the City's sister -city relationship with Ikawa, Japan. She would like to see him become involved with the program, as was the former Superintendent, Michael Silver. 8:13 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO RECESS THE REGULAR MEETING TO CONVENE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation 30 Minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) 8:19 p.m. Executive session began. 8:29 p.m. Executive session ended. ADJOURN: 8:29 p.m. FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION; RECONVENE AND ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. IV) WL f Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Signed: May 3, 2004 BtheAt