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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-06 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall July 6, 2004 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. ROLL CALL: Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Dennis Robertson, and Dave Fenton. Absent were Council President Jim Haggerton and Councilmember Pamela Linder. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT JIM HAGGERTON AND COUNCILMEMBER PAMELA LINDER. The motion carried 5 -0. OFFICIALS: Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Mary Miotke, Network Administrator; and Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Program Manager. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of new employee Jon Boler Senior Information Technology Specialist Administrative Services Dent. Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director, advised Council that an employee has been hired for the IT division of the Administrative Services Department. The hiring of that employee is the result of cooperative efforts between the Police Department and Administrative Services. A need exists within the Police Department to have a dedicated IT employee. Additionally, the IT division needed additional staffing assistance. Ms. Jessop expressed gratitude to Mary Miotke, Network Administrator, and Keith Haines, Chief of Police, for working through the process together and for their willingness to see this as an opportunity for the City as a whole. Police Captain David Haynes was pleased with the hiring of Mr. Boler. The Captain has already seen him in action and said Police Department personnel will fully utilize Jon's time and assistance. Mary Miotke, Network Administrator, introduced Jon Boler, Senior IT Specialist. A former IBM employee (contracted out to Washington Mutual), Mr. Boler attended PLU for two years and completed his degree (online) with the University of Phoenix. Mr. Boler and his wife have two young children. In his spare time, Jon enjoys the outdoors and participates in such activities as hiking, boating, skiing and baseball. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to Library Advisory Board Sharon Kidd. Position #1, Term Expires 12 -13 -06 Alan Doerschel introduced Sharon Kidd. No stranger to the library system, Ms. Kidd is a retired KCLS employee who wants to "contribute to the greater good of the library system." City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 July 6, 2004 Ms. Kidd's philosophy is that "the library needs to service the community." That, she reported, has not been the case in Tukwila for a number of years. Still wanting to "be heard," Ms. Kidd looked forward to serving on the Tukwila Library Advisory Board. HERNANDEZ MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO APPOINT SHARON KIDD TO THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #1, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2006. The motion carried 5 -0. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Georgina Kerr, 3834 South 116 Street. Tukwila, stated her pleasure with the June 21 celebration and tour of the Duwamish River Bend Hill. In recognition of their ongoing support for the project, T- Shirts were presented to each Councilmember. Jesse Woods, 3924 South 117 Street, Tukwila, read an article in a newspaper that states Tukwila requests that Sound Transit "provide more parking" for its riders. He spoke in favor of receiving parking assistance in his own neighborhood "before we get to Sound Transit." Describing the parking conditions in his neighborhood as "horrible," Mr. Woods said there is no parking available for handicapped individuals or visitors in general. Mayor Mullet stated that when the City re -did those streets, parking regulations and a parking plan were left up to each neighborhood. That was done as a result of neighborhood meeting relative to curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Nothing has changed. Neighbors in Mr. Woods' area decided to have no parking on the roads. Neighborhoods must present new parking plans and /or a petition stating their desires (if changes are requested). After considering the petition(s), the City can consider re- signing the area. Mr. Wood then raised the issue of Code Enforcement and the recently enacted Junk Vehicle ordinance. He noted three or four of his neighbors could be cited for what he believes to be violations. He reported filing a Request for Action (RFA) over 10 days ago, "over on 42 between the fire station and the Korean store and not hearing anything from City staff. Mayor Mullet reported the likeliness that staff needs additional time to respond. Lvnn Petersen. 15185 62n Avenue South, Tukwila. recommended a petty cash fund for the staff in the Department of Community Development. Recently, he tried to pay for some copies and DCD staff was unable to "make change" for him. He was sent to the Finance Department to pay for the copies and to receive a receipt. Calling the availability of a petty cash fund in DCD "more customer friendly," Mr. Petersen reiterated his request. Mayor Mullet reported DCD staff does has a petty cash fund, yet it was most likely low at the time. TREASURES OF TUKWILA AWARD Mayor Mullet presented the 2004 Treasure of Tukwila award to Ms. Georgina Kerr. Each year, the City looks for a citizen who is in good standing with the City and the community and who makes a substantial contribution to improve civic life in a manner above and beyond the everyday efforts of other citizens. The nominee's contribution should affect a meaningful segment of the community in a way that is positive, lasting, and worthy of recognition. Ms. Kerr was recognized for her efforts relative to River Bend Hill, also known as Poverty Hill, also known as Grandmother's Hill, and now known as the Duwamish River Bend Hill. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes June 21, 2004 (Regular) June 28, 2004 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers 308420 308788, in the amount of $1,292,884.56 DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 5 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Authorize Mayor to sign amendments to the Interlocal Agreement reaardina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) proarams. Page 3 of 5 July 6, 2004 Councilmember Fenton reported review of this item at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on June 29. There, Ms. Boykan recommended approval of the Mayor signing the proposed amendments to the Interlocal agreements. Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, reported that in order for the City to receive pass- through CDBG funds, the City enters into an Interlocal agreement with King County. The Interlocal agreement also covers receipt of HOME funds (managed by King County) from which we benefit locally, regionally and sub regionally. The Interlocal agreements spell out the nature of the review body which looks at all the recommendations for those funds. That body is the Joint Recommendations Committee (JRC). From there, recommendations are sent to the King County Executive for final approval /agreement. Since the JRC makeup is spelled out in the Interlocal agreement and there was discussion (started last year) regarding a proposed change in that makeup (to more accurately reflect the demographics of King County) an amendment to the Interlocal must be authorized by City Councils and signed for by the Mayor of each of those municipalities. A new funding source for housing is the Regional Affordable Housing Program. Revenues for this program are realized as a result of increased document recording fees at King County. With changes to where low and moderate income people live in King County, the cities and King County met together and agreed to change the makeup of the JRC. King County representation will be reduced by one position and the Suburban City representation will be increased by two representatives (each) from the south part of King County and the northeast region as well. It was agreed this would better represent the demographics of the population served by the funds. Ms. Boykan spoke in favor of Council authorizing the change in the makeup of the JRC for both the Home Program and the CDBG Program. FENTON MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.* Discussion. Clarification was sought relative to the makeup of the group. Assistance was also required relative to the definitions of "pass- through cities" versus "home -only cities." *Vote The motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to both Interlocal agreements carried 5 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported that although fireworks were illegally discharged over the Fourth of July weekend, no fires occurred. One citation was issued for the unlawful discharge of fireworks and the remainder of the fireworks belonging to that owner were seized. Mayor Mullet reported Ralph Hagler is no longer employed with the Sabey Corporation. Mike Hansen will assume Mr. Hagler's duties. b. City Council City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 July 6, 2004 Councilmember Duffie reported calling in just one complaint regarding the unlawful discharge of fireworks on the Fourth of July. The Councilmember also reported attendance to Jack Stevens' memorial service on July 3, the events at Fort Dent on July 4, and the All- Tukwila Church event held at the same park on July 5. Mr. Duffle spoke in favor of a better system for cars exiting Fort Dent Park after major events with many attendees. Councilmember Hernandez attended the June 29 High Capacity Transit workshop, the July 3 memorial service for Jack Stevens and today's Tukwila Government Affairs and Business luncheon. Councilmember Hernandez also reported attendance to this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Finally, Ms. Hernandez was proud to announce her appointment (by Governor Gary Locke) to the Washington State Affordable Housing Committee. Councilmember Carter reported attendance to a June 30 Transportation Focus luncheon at the Port of Seattle headquarters. She also reported recent attendance to a Regional Transit Committee meeting and Suburban Cities dinner. Ms. Carter reported attendance to the July 4 events at Fort Dent Park. Beyond that, she reported the unlawful discharge of fireworks was far worse in her neighborhood this year than in years past. Councilmember Robertson reported attendance to the High Capacity Transit workshop on June 29 and Jack Stevens' memorial on July 3. Mr. Robertson also attended a recent ACC meeting and will attend another this week. The Councilmember informed those present that J. C. Penney's warehouse site on Minkler and Southcenter Parkway has sold. Mayor Mullet knew of the sale, yet has not seen any paperwork on the transaction. This, all agreed, was another issue to impact the Klickitat intersection. Councilmember Fenton reported AVIS, BUDGET, and one other car rental company will locate a new maintenance facility at the former Lewis and Clark Theater site. All the cars which come from rail yards, to be used as rentals, will go through the maintenance facility before being shipped to their respective lots. The bowling alley (next to the theater) is slated for demolition. Currently located within the theater site is a church which has been granted use for six months before it, too, is demolished. Councilmember Carter asked for a written memorandum as to how that will work with required zoning, setbacks, fencing, etc. Rhonda Berry agreed. Mr. Fenton then reported attendance to this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. c. Staff Rhonda Berry noted staff attendance to a briefing last weekend on 3rd runway construction and truck routes. The current plan calls for no use of Tukwila streets in the hauling of fill dirt. A hotline number was received so that staff may phone in violations of the truck routes. The Port of Seattle says they will enforce the routes. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake reported Sound Transit has 14 days to appeal a recent determination. Staff wants to ensure adequate parking facilities for both the short and long term for Sound Transit riders. Initially, 600 parking spaces are required. Sound Transit is to monitor the usage and the impacts and may increase the capacity to 1,000 parking spaces. The (year) 2020 parking demand, as projected by Sound Transit, is 1,330 spaces, which could be achieved without any additional parking structures being erected. As the Council may hear the matter in a quasi judicial capacity, Ms. Kerslake was reluctant to speak further on the issue. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes e. Legislative Analyst Page5of5 July 6, 2004 Finally, Ms. Kerslake reported Joe Schultz has left the Kenyon Disend firm. In his place, the firm has hired Peter Beckwith. A recent graduate of Seattle University, Mr. Beckwith passed the Washington State Bar exam and will begin work very shortly. Lucy Lauterbach presented writing pens to Councilmembers for distribution at Tukwila Days and other, subsequent events. And, since the Council will not have a booth this year, she encouraged all to participate in the yearly parade. 8:05 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO RECESS THE REGULAR MEETING AND CONVENE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. The motion carried 5 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(11(i) 30 minutes 8:08 p.m. Executive session began. 8:24 p.m. Executive session ended. ADJOURN: 8:25 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION; RECONVENE AND ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 5 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes signed: July 19, 2004 I RC x_ -I 4. 1 7 xti ci_ A