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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: OFFICIALS: CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC HEARING: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 22, 2004 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. was Jim Haggerton, Council President. Present were Jim Haggerton, Council President; and Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Pamela Linder, Dennis Robertson and David Fenton, Councilmembers. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Alan Doerschel and Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Directors; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Acting City Engineer, Public Works; Evelyn Boykan and Stacy Hansen, Human Services Manager and Specialist, Mayor's Office; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Robin Tischmak, Senior Engineer; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Director Public Works; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; and Dave Haynes, Acting Chief of Police. JoAnne McManus. 5610 South 133r Street, spoke in favor of staff looking into potential problems with the stoplight at 37t Street. She said the waiting period is too long. Mayor Mullet and Ms. Berry noted they would assign staff to look into the situation. Annie Wade. 13200 37t Avenue South, appeared with several neighbors to discuss their desire for the City to move forward with traffic calming efforts in 2005. They've heard rumors that staff may be cut. To encourage the Council about the need for the traffic calming, the residents asked that if cuts must indeed be made, that they are done in other areas. Proposed 2005 Budaet and Financial Plannina Model 7:08 p.m. Council President Haggerton opened the public hearing and allowed the speakers to continue commenting on the traffic calming issue as it is related to the proposed budget for 2005. They spoke in favor of positively impacting the budget and doing so to "do really great things." Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reminded those present that the Mayor's Message had already been presented. He reported a balanced budget as required by law. Tukwila is in seemingly "good shape" as it relates to the Planning Model, in spite of the fact it is based (in part) on assumptions. Good things are happening right now, including Mr. Wig's project on the J. C. Penney property, the Southcenter Mall expansion, Tukwila Village progress, etc. Growth is occurring, including the Tukwila Valley South project. On the negative side we have streamlined sales tax. Additional information continues to filter in on this issue and Council will be kept apprised of the situation as it develops. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes November 22, 2004 Terri Kimball. DAWN Executive Director, thanked Council for support and funding for all agencies who receive human services funding. Ms. Kimball is a member of the King County Alliance for King County Human Services and has worked on the Task Force to look at funding and issues in King County. As a representative from the King County Alliance, she thanked the Council for holding the funding harmless for 2005 (not cutting any dollars from the budget). Domestic violence continues to be a significant problem in our County. A strategic plan for children and youth impacted by domestic violence has been commissioned. She then recognized Evie Boykan and Stacy Hansen. She admires them greatly. She also recognized Tukwila Police Officer Karen Sotace for her work for which she received a Local Hero Award. Reverend Marvin Ekfelt, 11428 South 226"' Street, Kent, a volunteer for the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KSARC), echoed Terri's comments. The Reverend is pleased for the services provided to Tukwila's community members. His service provides 24 -hour, 7- day -a -week therapy and prevention service. They served 30 unduplicated clients in 2004. The goal is to provide 50 hours of legal advocacy hours. So far, in 2004, they've provided over 500 such hours. For every dollar the City gives, KSARC matches it $2.86 from other sources. Annie Wade, previous speaker, thanked the Council for work done thus far on traffic calming efforts, construction, and development. They want to be involved and serve as part of the effort. 7:23 p.m. Mr. Haggerton closed the public hearing. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. A resolution updating and clarifying the non represented employees' compensation, and adopting the non represented salary schedule and benefits summary effective January 1, 2005. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1537, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005. Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director, noted employees would receive a cost of living increase, rather than a salary survey for 2005. We are looking at external market comparables (other jurisdictions). The non commissioned police are settled for 2% for next year. A salary survey review may be done in the summer of 2005. She spoke in favor of the resolution. Dave Fenton noted review and approval of the item at this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. They agreed it could be forwarded to tonight's meeting (COW) for discussion and the Special meeting for action, if approved by consensus at the COW meeting. For action, consensus existed to forward this item to the Special meeting agenda. b. Appoint a representative and an alternate to the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee. Pam Carter reported review and consideration of this item by the Utilities Committee. There, she noted, Metro wants a MSMAC Committee representative. Frank lriarte has been attending related meetings in the past and therefore was encouraged to seek the committee representative spot. Some smaller cities have people on the committee who are electeds due to lack of staff. We are fortunate that staff can handle these issues and free up Councilmembers' time. The Utilities Committee spoke in favor of the appointments as proposed. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes November 22, 2004 Frank Iriarte mentioned that MSMAC is a consortium of cities that will be involved with King County Solid Waste Division staff. The group will study where a landfill will go when Cedar Hills and other landfills in Washington become full or have to close. He admits to being ready to serve if so selected. Mayor Mullet spoke in favor of Frank being highly capable in representing the City at the meetings. Councilmember Linder concurred. She said his past actions and work have proved him worthy to fill the position. For action, consensus existed to forward this item to the Special meeting agenda. c. 2005 Property Tax Ordinances 1. An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2005. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2005, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Fenton reported review of this item at the November 1 Finance and Safety Committee meeting. This is a yearly ordinance required by the State and King County. Information must be provided to the auditors as it relates to our "rating." Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, reported an increase in the City's valuation. We added $19 million worth of new construction in 2004, thus the resultant increased valuation. Figures are finalized and made known at the start of each year. By statute, the Mayor noted, we are held to a 1% cap. The grand total of what we collect cannot go beyond the 1%. For action, consensus existed to forward this item to the Special meeting agenda. 2. An ordinance increasing the regular Ievv from the previous year, commencing January 1, 2005. on all property, both real and personal. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2005, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Discussed during the prior proposed ordinance by staff. For action, consensus existed to forward this item to the Special meeting agenda. d. Conceptual Code Amendment to allow Mixed -use Residential development within the designated Transit oriented Development Area. Councilmember Linder reported review of this item at the November 9 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. She noted a developer approached DCD staff with a proposal for a mixed -use residential project to be constructed within the TOD area. The plan calls for 350 units of multi family development and 7,000 square feet of retail space. This pilot project would constitute a significant first step toward achieving our land use and transportation goals for the TOD area and TUC sub -area plan. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes November 22, 2004 Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, noted staff is proposing referral of this item to the Planning Commission. Conceptual approval will allow staff to draft the amendments for review by the Planning Commission, followed by COW review and, finally, adoption by the full Council. Staff proposes amending Chapter 18, TUC, to allow the project to move forward by allowing multi family dwellings in a mixed -use development on parcels within 200 feet of Sound Transit's commuter rail property. It would be a conditional use permit and design review with TUC basic development standards and general design review criteria. Other provisions of Chapter 18 will remain the same. Questions from Council were fielded by Mr. Lancaster. 7:50 p.m. Due to clerical error, the cassette recorder was not turned on until this time. Bob Baker. Several Councilmembers spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. Before closing discussion on the issue, Mr. Lancaster was allowed to note that as we progress on the overall urban center plan, the City Council will have input as staff works to improve the plans. Consensus existed for Option 2 forwarding it to the Planning Commission; 1 dissenting vote would exist in forwarding it to the Planning Commission Dennis Robertson. e. Tukwila International Boulevard Phase 2 3 Scone and Budget Alternatives. Councilmember Hernandez reported review of this item at the Transportation Committee meeting on November 8, 2004. Staff has worked hard to obtain funding to allow us to do the project. With the additional funding, we must decide whether we want 8' or 10' sidewalks. Robin Tischmak, Senior Transportation Engineer, distributed depictions of the sidewalk in question. He described both alternatives to the Council. Two segments of TIB have been combined to build the project without a gap. Mr. Tischmak fielded questions from Council. With either option, the plan is to preserve the sidewalk as currently built. It will not be broken, raised up or torn out. Councilmember Robertson sought a brief ridership analysis before making a decision regarding the City building four new bus stops. The majority of the Council argued against his request. Mr. Tischmak reported for everyone that the City could build what we choose so long as it is within budget. Councilmember Duffie spoke in favor of contacting King County Metro and at least offer them the opportunity to participate in the bus -stops projects, if they so desire. Consensus existed to spend $16.15 million (within budget) and notify all involved of the decision of Council. f. Interurban Avenue South Consultant's Aareement with KPG, Inc. Councilmember Hernandez reported review of this agreement at the November 8 Transportation Committee meeting. There, Committee spoke in favor of the proposed agreement as it is under budget and City staff knows the reputation of KPG. Discussions turned to what would happen if we did not use the money for this project specifically. It was noted these funds were part of those received that met federal requirements. We are unable to "move the money" from project to project. If we do not use the funds for this project, we run the risk of absolutely losing them. For consideration, consensus existed to forward the item to the Special meeting. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes November 22, 2004 9. Southcenter Parkway Extension Consultant's Supplement. Councilmember Hernandez noted the supplemental design for the sanitary sewer line and roadway design contract is approximately $79,615.00. When reviewed at the November 8 Transportation Committee meeting, consensus existed to forward this on to the Special meeting. h. Continued review of Proposed 2005 Budget. Consensus existed for reports to follow the Special meeting. Consensus existed to do budget review after the Special meeting. 8:23 p.m. HAGGERTON RECESSED THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING, FOR A BRIEF RECESS, AND TO ALLOW MAYOR MULLET TO CONDUCT THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING. 9:13 p.m. Haggerton reconvened the Committee of Whole meeting after Mayor Mullet ADJOURNED the City Council Special meeting. Budget review began on pages 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78. Council also reviewed CIP changes "paper" distributed by Alan dated November 22, 2004. It laid out all changes being made in the CIP and a resolution to the $2 million issue raised in recent past. These pages will show up in the 2005 CIP. Budget Public Works pages 115, 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 126, 132, 133, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 174. Twice, Mr. Robertson asked the Council to consider adding a half -time position of a Traffic Calming worker and another Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Mullet noted the City is not "out of the woods" yet with funding issues and said it could be foolish to put permanent people on staff just yet. Some Councilmembers spoke in favor of addressing the issue at the upcoming Council Retreat. This concludes the Council's review of the proposed budget for 2005. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet is serving jury duty today and tomorrow. The "Seniors" lunch is at the Tukwila Community Center November 24. Tukwila Rotary can use your help get involved. Contact the Mayor for more information. b. City Council Councilmember Duffle invited all to Tukwila Elementary on 12/09/04 as the Doubletree Suites gave the school 2,800 cookies. Students will serve those cookies to people from each branch of the service. Councilmember Hernandez attended the November 18 Tukwila School District Board dinner; the November 20 Thorndyke Elementary Dinner Auction; and this evening's Transportation Committee meeting. Council President Haggerton attended the November 16 Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting at Gordy's; the November 17 Cascade Water Alliance meeting and (later) Suburban Cities Association meeting. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes November 22, 2004 Councilmember Carter prepared and distributed a written SCATBd report. This Councilmember also reported attendance to the November 18 Transportation Policy Board meeting and the November 19 AWC Legislative Committee meeting. Councilmember Linder had no report.. Councilmember Robertson had no report. Councilmember Fenton had no report. c. City Administrator Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake was not present. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Mayor: He attended a teachers' meeting. One of their cars had been stolen and one car had been broken into. A spike in car thefts was reported by Acting Chief Haynes recently. Considerable discussion took place on whether or not the City Council wanted to hold their 2005 retreat inside Tukwila's city limits or outside the City limits. By an informal vote of 6 -1, consensus existed to hold the 2005 retreat in Tukwila. Topics for that agenda are due into Lucy Lauterbach by December 6, 2004. ADJOURNMENT: 10:32 p.m. Council President Haggerton adjourned the COW meeting'. J.rh/Haggerto cil President ate Minutes Signed: December 6, 2004 kki it r1 Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk