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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-21 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 Jim Haggerton; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Pamela Linder, Dennis Robertson, and Dave Fenton. OFFICIALS: Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; and Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AMEND THE AGENDA BY ADDING AN ITEM OF NEW BUSINESS, BEFORE REPORTS, REGARDING "FRAUDS, SWINDLES, AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES." The motion carried 7 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall June 21, 2004 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES a. Recognition of Russ Hicks. Police Officer. for receivina a Ton COD Award from MADD (Mothers Aaainst Drunk Drivina) Police Captain Dave Haynes announced Russ Hicks, Police Officer, was selected to receive a Top Cop award from the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD. Currently a Master Police Officer III with the City of Tukwila, Officer Hicks will complete his 8 year of service with the City on July 10, 2004. Before that, the officer served the Honolulu Police Department for a period of approximately five years. Serving as a Field Training Officer, Mr. Hicks also works with the Crisis Communications Team. Organized in 1980, MADD currently has an estimated 600 chapters throughout the nation. Their mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent under -aged drinking. To that end, they recognize police officers who assist in taking drunk drivers off the streets. It was on March 25, 2004, that Officer Hicks receive the Top DUI (Driving while Under the Influence) award for his efforts in the combined years of 2002 and 2003. In those years, he made 84 DUI arrests. Officer Hicks called it an honor to be recognized by MADD and the City for his efforts. Referring to DUI arrests as challenging, Mr. Hicks reported that in 2002, 50 DUI arrests were made on Interurban Avenue South, alone, from the 14900 block to the 13400 block. Council praised the efforts of Officer Hicks and his award from MADD. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 June 21, 2004 b. Introduction of new employee Warren Orr, Director of Golf Instruction at Foster Golf Links Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Warren Orr to the Council. The City's newest employee is a "great teacher, great marketer and great people person." A graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy, the professional golfer is "organized" and a great addition to City of Tukwila staff. Warren Orr comes to the City from Interbay, located in the Queen Anne /Ballard /Magnolia area; and is looking forward to putting time into his own community now, instead of someone else's. For lessons, all were encouraged to come to the Clubhouse. c. Presentation of award to the City from Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) for the Cascade View Community Park and Starfire Sports Complex at Fort Dent Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation, noted WRPA is a statewide association to which he and various staff members belong. Each year WRPA gives out awards at their conference for designs of sports fields, parks and buildings. The City of Tukwila was recognized and given a "Spotlight Award" for outstanding design on the Cascade View Community Park. Mr. Fletcher thanked Public Works staff for their efforts and noted the park has been a success since it opened. Next, Mr. Fletcher noted the "Spotlight Award" for sports complexes was received for the Starfire Sports Complex at Fort Dent Park. This, too, has been a very successful complex. Many students and parents fill the fields regularly. d. Update on City revenues Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, "set the stage" for the 2005 budget process and planning model for 2005 -2010. In doing so, he presented a draft planning model showing in 2009, the City is forecasting a $2 million revenue increase over that which was reported (and adopted) in December 2003. The 2003 fiscal year ended better than anticipated and staff "carried over" more money. The utility taxes are demonstrating that they will be higher than anticipated (and projected in the 2004 budget). A large property sale was finalized and over $550,000.00 in tax was received. Together, those things account for a better view of the upcoming budget. Conversely, however, "sales tax is flat this year" through the first four months, and the planning model demonstrates it will be flat the remainder of 2004. In 2003, City staff spent a smaller part of the operating budget than in past years. This was due, in part, to unfilled positions. And staff did a good job of keeping other expenditures under control thus far in 2004. To date (in 2004) staff continues to do well in this area. Although not yet prepared, Mr. Doerschel reported the 2005 C.I.P. items would remain the same as those presented in 2004. After discussions with the Public Works Director, it was learned there would be no major increases in any of the projects. C.I.P. changes are anticipated after a July meeting between staff and Council. Councilmember Fenton noted presentation of this item at this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. There, questions were raised regarding Attachment A and necessary inclusions to the document. A question and answer period took place between Mr. Doerschel and Council. In the end, Mr. Doerschel reminded Council that issues would be reviewed and discussed in depth, beginning in July 2004. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Page 3 of 7 June 21, 2004 Richard Simoson, 13832 37 Avenue South, Tukwila, announced he and his wife, Dolores, will leave their home of 42 years and move to Camano Island. It is their desire to live closer to their adult children. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes June 7, 2004 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers 308095 308419, in the amount of $1,562,563.78 c. Motion approving issuance of a Public Fireworks Display Permit to Tom Whitacre for the July 4 Fort Dent Park fireworks display d. Accept as complete the West Valley Highway /Strander Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project with R. W. Scott Construction Co.; authorize release of retainage subject to standard claim and lien release procedures (final project cost $514,511.18) DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed ordinance adontina the 2003 International Fire Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF FAMMABLE LIQUIDS, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES, EXPLOSIVE STORAGE, AND ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS; SETTING A BAIL SCHEDULE FOR OFFENSES UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; SETTING FEES FOR PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING RE- INSPECTION FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, TENANT IMPROVEMENT, AND COMPANY LEVEL INSPECTIONS IN BUILDINGS AND TENANT SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1838 §13, 1846 AND 1901; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 7:45 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for comments from Nick Olivas, Fire Chief. Chief Olivas acknowledged Don Tomaso, Fire Marshal, and staff for the fine work that was prepared and presented to Council. CITIZEN COMMENT: None. 7:47 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. Councilmember Linder thanked Chief Olivas and Don Tomaso for their work and spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. As it relates to text in the proposed ordinance (regarding the bail schedule) Chief Olivas reported that after talking with the City Attorney, the term "bail" (versus "fee is correct as written as violations result in criminal offenses. Councilmember Hernandez reminded Council that the Finance and Safety Committee suggested an amendment to verbiage within the bail schedule. Under section 503.2, the words "Illegal parking in" shall be inserted before the words "Fire apparatus access roads." The Chief noted the change has been made and will appear in the final document. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes BID AWARDS: Page 4 of 7 June 21, 2004 Award a bid to Concrete Barrier, Inc., in the amount of $444,142.00, for the Boeing Access Road Bridae Deck Rehabilitation Proiect Councilmember Hernandez reported review and approval of this item at the June 14 Transportation Committee. It also appeared on the June 14 COW agenda. HERNANDEZ MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO CONCRETE BARRIER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $444,142.00, FOR REPAIRS AND OVERLAY TO THE BOEING ACCESS ROAD BRIDGE DECK. The motion carried 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mavor to sian a contract with Perteet Enaineerina, Inc., in the amount of $149,668.00, for the Area 2 GIS Infrastructure Inventory Project CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH PERTEET ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $149,668.00, FOR THE AREA 2 GIS INFRASTRUCTURE INVENTORY PROJECT. Ms. Carter noted review of this item by the Utilities Committee and the Committee of Whole. Questions were asked and a demonstration was presented on the information gathered in connection with the project. The demonstration also showed how the information can be used. *The motion carried 7 -0. b. Authorize Mavor to sian a contract suoDlement to AG 03 -079. with Saraent Engineers. in the amount of $72.024.00, for construction management services for the Boeina Access Road Bridae Deck Rehabilitation Proiect Councilmember Hernandez reported review of this item at the June 14 Transportation Committee and subsequent Committee of Whole meeting on the same evening. Both were in favor of the proposed contract. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH SARGENT ENGINEERS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,024.00, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE BOEING ACCESS ROAD BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION PROJECT. The motion carried 7 -0. c. A resolution aoorovina a Six -Year Transoortation Improvement Proaram A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE 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. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.* City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Ms. Hernandez reported review of this item by the June 14 Transportation Committee and a public hearing was conducted at a COW meeting the same evening. No citizen comment was received at the public hearing. The TIP is a financial document used by staff when applying for federal funding and /or grants and must be passed by July 1 of every year. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1552 Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported recent receipt of federal grant money for Phase III of Tukwila International Boulevard. The City is slated to receive approximately $3 million. This is enough money to complete the project as originally planned. The money comes from two sources regional competition and from countywide competition. Councilmember Linder and Mr. Morrow spoke of the outstanding job done by Robin Tischmak, Senior Transportation Engineer, Public Works, in writing (and obtaining) the grants. d. An ordinance adoDtina the 2003 International Fire Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND APPENDICES WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES, EXPLOSIVE STORAGE, AND ABOVE- GROUND STORAGE TANSK; SETTING A BAIL SCHEDULE FOR OFFENSES UNDER THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; SETTING FEES FOR PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING RE- INSPECTION FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, TENANT IMPROVEMENT, AND COMPANY LEVEL INSPECTIONS IN BUILDINGS AND TENANT SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1838 §13, 1846 AND 1901; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1842 AND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TMC CHAPTER 16.04 REGARDING THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES RELATING TO THE CITY'S BUILDING CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 5 of 7 June 21, 2004 FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2047 e. An ordinance adoDtina the International Buildina Code LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Linder reported review of this item at a Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting and a public hearing at a Committee of Whole meeting. The ordinance must be adopted by July 1, pursuant to Washington State regulation. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2048 NEW BUSINESS: An ordinance reaardina Frauds, Swindles and Controlled Substances AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC TITLE 8, REGARDING FRAUDS AND SWINDLES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.* Councilmember Carter asked for information from staff since the item was added to the agenda this evening. Ms. Kerslake explained changes to state statutes require amendment by the City Council in that the statutes are adopted (and enforced) by reference. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2049 REPORTS: Page 6 of 7 June 21, 2004 a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance to a recent Association of Washington Cities conference, where the City received a "Well City" award. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended today's Duwamish River Bend (Grandmother's) Hill ceremony and spoke favorably of the work City staff performed in connection with the project. Councilmember Hernandez attended a recent KCLS meeting to discuss the draft letter discussed by Council regarding the 1991 Interlocal agreement between the City and KCLS. Ms. Hernandez also reported attendance to the Duwamish River Bend (Grandmother's) Hill dedication ceremony. The Councilmember spoke highly of Georgina Kerr, Tukwila resident, for putting in so much time and effort on the project. Finally, Ms. Hernandez expressed deep respect for, and great sadness at the passing of Deb Ritter, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development. Ms. Ritter passed away Friday, June 18, 2004. Council President Haggerton announced vacation plans from June 29 through July 18, 2004. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 June 21, 2004 Councilmember Carter also reported attendance to the recent AWC Conference and distributed a written report on that conference. Ms. Hernandez was one of three names forwarded to the Governor for a seat on the Affordable Housing Board. Currently under consideration, the Governor has made no announcement yet. Councilmember Linder mentioned the Treasures of Tukwila award and would like to nominate a person for that award. For review, she clarified that responsible parties must submit the names to the Chair of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. Next, she reported Lucy Lauterbach, Joan Hernandez and she had selected a style of pen for give -away during Tukwila Days and subsequent events. Additionally, the group chose a second, more formal pen, for distribution to visiting delegates and dignitaries. Councilmember Robertson had no report, yet spoke in favor of meeting with members of the community (perhaps) sometime in August. He spoke of meeting informally with residents. The Councilmember also suggested a barbeque at the Tukwila Community Center with a subsequent meeting. Others spoke in favor of meeting in other areas around Tukwila as well. Work will be carried out to make these meetings a reality. Councilmember Fenton attended this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. c. Staff Rhonda Berry reported receipt of correspondence on June 18 from the Port of Seattle, announcing plans to begin hauling dirt for the 3` runway. She also reported a July 8 meeting with Police Departments, Public Works and other departments in the various cities affected by the hauling route. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach asked if Council would like to invite State Legislators to lunch sometime during the summer. Council spoke favorably of the idea and consented to meet sometime in August. Ms. Lauterbach will handle the details and keep Council informed. MISCELLANEOUS: Mayor Mullet reported that Gordon Harris, Foster Golf Course Clubhouse restaurateur, sustained minor injuries to the face and Toss of hair when lighting a barbeque (propane tank) burner in a temporary trailer on site at the Clubhouse. ADJOURN: 8:35 p.m. Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Mullet adjourned the Regular meeting. iV1 �Vl v.(cl jt Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Date Minutes Signed: July 6, 2004. Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk