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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-17 Regular MinutesOFFICIALS: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Medals of Merit Police CITIZEN COMMENT: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall October 17, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. was Steve Mullet, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and David Fenton. HAGGERTON MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAMELA LINDER AND COUNCILMEMBER DENNIS ROBERTSON. The motion carried 5 -0. Present were Steve Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; David Haynes, Chief of Police; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. Current Tukwila Police Officers Rory Mettlin and Mike Richardson Former Tukwila Police Officers Russ Hicks and Mark Renninaer Describing and explaining a 2004 event in Tukwila (strong armed robbery), Police Chief Haynes cited each of the police officers for bravery, heroic efforts, intelligence and going above and beyond the call of duty. The suspect was arrested and safely taken into custody as officers prevented what could have been a very tragic situation. Both officers Renninger and Hicks have moved onto other municipalities in Washington State. Officer Renninger is in Lakewood and Officer Hicks is in Fife. Each was presented with the Medal of Merit, congratulated by Council and received a standing ovation. Robert Neuffer 13813 37 Avenue South. Tukwila, spoke of an increased amount of criminal activity within his neighborhood, a perceived lack of police response to calls for service, lack of "manning [surveillance] cameras" at Tukwila's Neighborhood Resource Center and a perceived shortage of police personnel on duty, per shift, within a city the size of Tukwila. Citing a specific incident within his neighborhood, Mr. Neuffer spoke in favor of an ordinance opposing door -to -door pan handling. Mr. Neuffer noted that if the City is truly doing "community [oriented] policing," efforts must be stepped up by Police Department personnel especially with regard to calls for service. Mayor Mullet directed Chief Haynes (in Council Chambers at the time of Mr. Neuffer's comments) to meet with Mr. Neuffer before leaving the building. Sheryl Bolton. 13819 37 Avenue South, Tukwila. agreed with statements made by Mr. Neuffer. Speaking of an incident from 2004, Ms. Bolton spoke of a child safety issue and a call for police service which was allegedly unanswered for 24 hours. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 5 Citv Council Reaular Meetina Minutes October 17. 2005 Joanne McManus. 5610 South 133 Street. Tukwila. informed Mr. Neuffer the Neighborhood Resource Center is manned by just three part-time volunteers. As such, it cannot be manned 24 hours per day. Being such a volunteer, she encouraged Mr. Neuffer and others to volunteer their time. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes October 3. 2005 Regular meetina. b. Approval of Vouchers. #318932- 319220, in the amount of $1.214.226.24. c. Authorize Mavor to sian the 2005 -2007 Commute Trip Reduction Implementation Contract with Washington State Department of Transportation. d. Authorize Mavor to accept the right -of -way dedication adiacent to Andover Park West as Part of the ACME Bowling development. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 5 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Authorize Mavor to sign an agreement with Macaulay Associates in the amount of $24.999.00. to conduct a preliminary feasibility study for the Tukwila Urban Center Access /Klickitat Proiect. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH MACAULAY ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,999.00, TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER ACCESS /KLICKITAT PROJECT. The motion carried 5 0. NEW BUSINESS: a. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding municipal court checks. claims /payroll checks and gift certificates. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL COURT CHECKS, CLAIMS /PAYROLL CHECKS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 5 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. MAIN MOTION: FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.* MOTION TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION: CARTER MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO AMEND THE FIRST WHEREAS CLAUSE TO REQUIRE A 2 -YEAR DORMANCY PERIOD FOR GIFT CERTIFICATES SHOWING AN ENDING PERIOD OF JUNE 30, 2003. OTHER ITEMS CITED IN THE WHEREAS CLAUSE REQUIRE A ONE YEAR DORMANCY PERIOD. IF THE MOTION IS ADOPTED, THE WHEREAS CLAUSE WOULD READ AS FOLLOWS: "WHEREAS, the State of Washington, Department of Revenue Unclaimed Property Section, for the reporting year 2005, requires a one -year dormancy period of outstanding municipal court checks, claims /payroll checks and gift certificates ending June 30, 2003; and..." *The motion to amend the main motion carried 5 -0. *The main motion, as amended, carried 5 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1588 City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 Citv Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 17. 2005 b. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of past -due accounts receivable and returned check write -offs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF PAST DUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 5 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion carried 5 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1589 c. A resolution expressing opposition to Initiative 912 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 912, WHICH WOULD REPEAL THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX ENACTED DURING THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Washington State law allows municipal entities and special purpose districts to take a formal position, such as that contained in the proposed resolution, so long as community members are allowed to comment before action is taken on the proposed resolution. The proposed resolution was also discussed at the October 10 Transportation Committee meeting. The proposed resolution expresses opposition to Initiative 912 which was certified for election in November, 2005. Currently, Washington is in need of road and highway improvements to improve traffic safety, reduce congestion, and facilitate travel. A backlog already exists for those improvements. Should Initiative 912 pass, the backlog would surely increase, traffic will continue to slow, roads will further deteriorate and funding would be insufficient to adequately handle the issues. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 5 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion carried 5 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1590 d. A resolution expressing opposition to Initiative 900. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 900, WHICH REQUIRES PERFORMANCE AUDITS OF EVERY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 5 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.* City of Tukwila Page 4 of 5 Citv Council Reaular Meeting Minutes October 17. 2005 Discussion: Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, noted Initiative 900 is also slated for the November, 2005 ballot. If successful, the item would provide the Washington State Auditor's Office wider powers to conduct performance audits on State and local governments and special purpose districts (cemeteries, water districts, libraries, sewer districts, etc.) He reported those governmental agencies already undergo an exhaustive audit each year. If errors are detected, Auditor's staff members are sure to cite a finding. Initiative 900 cites nine criteria to be used in all audits, and allows use of state retail tax revenues to pay for the Auditor's work. Currently, $17 million is proposed for use in 2005 -2007. To adequately perform the duties which are anticipated, even more staff and time will be required. Importantly, Council and staff spoke against duplicating efforts, approving use of more money and time to perform the audits, and the thought that one size does not fit all municipal entities when performing such audits. The key to successful government is being responsive to community needs. That being said, Mr. Fuhrer noted all cities, towns, counties and special purpose districts cannot and should not be audited under the exact same standards and criteria. *Vote The motion to approve the resolution as presented and read carried 5 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1591. CARTER MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED TO CONSIDER REPORTS OUT OF ORDER BEFORE REVIEWING THE 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS. The motion carried 5 -0. 8:05 p.m. e. Review of the 2006 Proposed Budaet/Capital Improvement Program As Mr. Fuhrer and other staff members penned notes, Council reviewed, made comments, and suggested edits to the following: 2006 -2011 Capital Improvement Program: CIP Policies, Financial Policies, Attachment A, Attachment B, 103 Fund (Residential), Bridges, and Commercial streets. 2006 Proposed Budget: Revenues, City Council, Mayor /Administration, Sister City Committee, Human Services Committee, Planning Commission, Equity Diversity Commission, Municipal Court, Administrative Services, City Clerk, Information Services, Finance Department, and Legal. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet was present when King County Executive (Ron Sims) presented his (anticipated, balanced) budget to the County Council, for fiscal year 2006. The Mayor has invited a representative of the Duwamish Tribe to make a formal presentation to Council on recent and /or current tribal activities. The presentation is yet to be scheduled. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie will sponsor Yu Sakamoto as a visitor at his work place Tukwila Elementary School. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 5 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes October 17. 2005 Councilmember Hernandez attended the October 11 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting and AWC Regional meeting; the October 12 Walk Across Washington event (AWC -City sponsored) and Joint City Council /Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Hernandez also attended the October 13 Virtues Training program. Finally, she attended the October 14 Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Councilmember Carter attended the October 11 AWC Legislative Committee meeting and the October 13 Transportation Policy Board meeting. Councilmember Haggerton attended a recent AWC Regional meeting and the October 14 Chamber Luncheon. For the record, he stated his displeasure with the SeaTac Hilton for their lunch arrangements. Seating 10 people to a table for a meal and music playing over speakers, the "conditions were terrible" in spite of an excellent program. Councilmember Fenton attended the October 11 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and this evening's Finance and Safety Committee. c. City staff Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach reminded those on the Utilities Committee that the October 18 meeting will convene at 4:00 p.m., versus the regular 5:00 pm start time. MISCELLANEOUS: With a belief the Southwest Airlines issue is "behind us," Mayor Mullet asked Council if they would be in favor of a proposed resolution recognizing community members who fought the proposed move. Council responded in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT: 9:42 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 5 -0. /--1. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved November 7, 2005