HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-02 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
August 2, 2004 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
In the absence of Mayor Mullet, the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Pro Tem. Directly after calling the meeting to order, Mr. Haggerton led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President /Mayor Pro Tem Jim
Haggerton; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Pamela Linder, Dennis
Robertson and Dave Fenton.
OFFICIALS:
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Lucy
Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Jim
Morrow, Public Works Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; and D. J. Baskin, Lieutenant, Tukwila Police.
FENTON MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AMEND THE AGENDA BY ADDING AN ITEM OF NEW
BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A CONSULTANT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
CLEARPATH, LLC.*
Clerical Note:
The consultant services contract mentioned was drafted to assist the City in developing a "systematic
approach to economic development" by way of a strategy scope with specific deliverables of: summary
and strategy documents, revised vision, mission and values, strategy map, critical objectives "roadmap"
and "next steps summary."
At the July 26, 2004 Committee of Whole meeting, Rob Larsen, ClearPath, made a presentation to the
Council in support of the proposed contract and deliverables. At that meeting, Council consensus existed
to move ahead with the drafting of the proposed agreement mentioned herein.
After the July 30, 2004 Agenda Review /Setting meeting between the City Administrator, Council
President, Legislative Analyst and Deputy City Clerk, a decision was made by the Council President to pull
this item from the August 2, 2004 Regular meeting agenda. Said action was taken in accord with the
Tukwila Municipal Code. Mr. Haggerton relayed the decision was made, in part, so as not to rush into an
agreement. Also cited were City staff workload issues and a number of items facing the Council as the
end of the 2004 fiscal year approaches.
Discussion:
Considerable debate occurred with history being provided relative to Council (agenda setting) procedures,
plus perspective and viewpoints on pulling the issue before allowing its discussion.
*Vote: After hearing from all Councilmembers, Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton called for a vote on the main
motion. The motion to amend the agenda failed 2 -5, with Councilmembers Carter and Linder voting yes.
*Councilmember Linder called for a ROLL -CALL VOTE. City Clerk Jane Cantu conducted the roll -call vote.
Councilmember Duffie NO Councilmember Hernandez NO
Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton NO Councilmember Carter YES
Councilmember Linder YES Councilmember Robertson NO
Councilmember Fenton NO
*Announcement of a 2 -5 vote in opposition to the motion was announced by Ms. Cantu and validated
by Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton.
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PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Proclamation desianatina Auaust 1 2004 as "National Niaht Out"
Jim Haggerton, Mayor Pro Tem, read from the proclamation, which calls upon all citizens of Tukwila to
join the Tukwila Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch in support of the "21st
Annual National Night Out and proclaims Tuesday, August 3, 2004 as National Night Out. The
proclamation was received by D. J. Baskin, Lieutenant, Tukwila Police.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes July 19, 2004 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers 309136- 309458, in the amount of $1,622,722.99
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DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.
The motion carried 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. A resolution expanding the Deferred Compensation Proaram
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, TO
EXPAND THE CITY'S CURRENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND CONFORM
WITH CURRENT FEDERAL LAW AND INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TREASURY REGULATIONS
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.
The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1556
b. An ordinance reaardina Traffic Concurrencv Standards
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2043, AS CODIFIED AT TMC 9.48.160, "CREDIT TO
DEVELOPER," REGARDING TUKWILA'S TRAFFIC CONCURRENCY STANDARDS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE 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.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.
The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2055
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c. Briefina Comprehensive Plan Amendments /Growth Manaaement Act revisions
Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, provided Council with the
background on the 2004 Comprehensive Plan amendment process, including specific revisions related to
the Growth Management Act and two amendments submitted by private parties. She went on to relay a
December 1, 2004 deadline (as set by the State of Washington) for adopting the amendments.
Ms. Fox then reported recent meetings, open houses and a recent public hearing (by the Planning
Commission) in review and consideration of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
Deliberations were completed on July 22, 2004. City staff is gathering materials and will forward the
Planning Commission's recommendations for Comprehensive Plan amendments to the City Council.
Approximately 50 people participated in the open houses in May.
Upon learning of Planning Commission activities, actions, and decisions, Councilmembers Hernandez and
Carter sought to be added to the distribution list of those who receive Planning Commission agendas and
minutes. Ms. Fox acknowledged the request and assured them all Councilmembers would receive the
requested information.
Ms. Fox informed Council of an August 23 briefing on GMA amendments, a September 20 briefing on
Natural Environment elements and Sensitive Areas ordinance; a September 28 Open House and October
4 Public Hearing. Deliberations will follow, as will consideration of at least one proposed ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS:
A resolution declarina an emeraencv in response to damaaes to public DroDerty due to erosion
lin the vicinity of 42n Avenue South)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO DAMAGES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY DUE TO
EROSION, WHICH OCCURRED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE 42 AVENUE
SOUTH BRIDGE APPROACH
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported a July 27, 2004 discovery where a significant amount of
roadway and bridge foundation support soils have eroded which require immediate repair to prevent
future, additional loss of roadway and /or the structure.
Discovered was an 8' sinkhole which slightly undercuts the roadway. Rail posts are now hanging freely.
As no structural damage has been found, repairs should be simple.
In completing the repairs, one lane of the 42n Avenue Bridge may need to be closed for a very short
time. Necessary repair monies, taken from the 104.01 (Bridges) Fund, will not jeopardize other
necessary bridge repairs.
The proposed resolution declares an emergency and allows City staff to immediately enter into a
construction contract (per RCW 39.04.280) exempt from competitive bidding. Estimated costs of repair
are $50,000.00.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1557
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Before considering reports, Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton reminded those present of the need for an
executive session to discuss potential litigation, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), for a period not to
exceed 30 minutes.
REPORTS:
a. City Council
Councilmember Joe Duffie had no report.
Councilmember Joan Hernandez attended this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Jim Haggerton attended a July 28 Cascade Water Alliance meeting. He reported on
future meetings (to be reported later). Finally, he reminded all present of the August 3 National Night
Out event to be held in Tukwila and surrounding communities.
Councilmember Pam Carter reported on upcoming meetings (to be reported later). She also reported
recent news regarding Streamlined Sales Tax meetings, wherein Tukwila could suffer as much as a $2.6
million loss per year, beginning in 2006. Finally, Ms. Carter reported receipt of correspondence from
Sound Transit as it relates to the naming of transit stations. She spoke in favor of Council working with
Sound Transit on naming a station. This must be done by August 20, 2004 and a final selection will be
made by Sound Transit in the spring of 2005. Consensus existed among those present to consider the
correspondence by both the City's Transportation Committee and the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee before coming to a Committee of the Whole meeting.
Councilmember Pam Linder had no report.
Councilmember Dennis Robertson attended the July 29 and 30 AWC- sponsored class on Municipal
Finances. He also attended the July 30 WRIA 9 meeting.
Councilmember Dave Fenton attended this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting.
b. Staff
City Administrator Rhonda Berry had no report.
c. Citv Attorney
City Attorney Shelley Kerslake had no report.
d. Legislative Analyst
Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Potential /Pendina Litiaation— Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 30 Minutes
7:52 p.m.
FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO RECESS THE REGULAR MEETING INTO
AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The motion carried 6 -0 -1, with Councilmember Duffle being
absent from Council Chambers during the motion and vote.
7:54 p.m. Executive session began.
8:10 p.m. Executive session ended.
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ADJOURN:
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8:10 p.m. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0.
8:10 P.M. ROBERTSON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
The motion carried 5 -2, with Councilmembers Carter and Linder voting NO.
Mayor Pro Tem
Date Minutes Approved: Auaust 16, 2004
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk