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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: OFFICIALS: ATTENDANCE: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall October 24, 2005 COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m. was Pamela Linder, Council President. Present were Pamela Linder, Council President; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dennis Robertson and David Fenton. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Program Manager; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Program Specialist; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Donald Tomaso, Fire Marshal; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Deputy Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. a. Human Services Plan Bonnie Olson. Emerging Design Consulting Evelyn Bovkan, Human Services Manager, introduced the "Human Services Plan 2005" and noted it reflects months of work reviewing demographic data, interviewing key leaders and community -based groups, and provides results of a recent community survey. Results show mobility to be a big issue within Tukwila and its school district. Factors regarding that mobility include personal economics, a sense of community and a perceived community image. Bonnie Olson. Emerging Design Consultant. was hired to design and implement the plan update. She reported a "systemic approach" was used. Set to span a five -year timeframe, this plan establishes priorities to inform annual work plans and services for relevant City endeavors. Content of the plan includes goal areas and strategies and a drive to reach beyond those services offered by the City's Human Services program alone. Other departments such as Police, Fire, Public Works and Community Development work together and are recognized for "interlocking services and systems" which impact human services. Analysis of the information gathered sought to determine how the Human Services program (within the City) can focus more on a systemic change while maintaining the existing safety net for Tukwila residents. A core finding "and fact is that the need for funds to support human services continues to rise. Using a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Olson reviewed the approach used to update the plan, key challenges and goal areas. City leaders were interviewed and resident input was sought by way of surveys being distributed (Spanish and English), focus groups and interviews. Recognizing that everyone must do more with less, strategies were created to impact factors that will create better outcomes and reduce currently existing issues /problems. The plan aims to improve those City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Meeting Minutes October 24. 2005 factors and assumes the City will maintain its longstanding commitment to basic needs and services while making adjustments to focus more time and resources on collaborative solutions set to reduce ongoing needs for assistance over time. Councilmembers praised the work of Evelyn Boykan, Stacy Hansen and Bonnie Olson. The women fielded questions from the Council. Discussed at length was the need to develop a mechanism (report, metrics, etc.) that measures progress on the goals over the coming years individually and as a whole. And, Ms. Boykan agreed to add such a mechanism to the plan. INFORMATIONAL IN NATURE; NO FORMAL /LEGISLATIVE ACTION IS REQUIRED. b. Fire Sprinklers a Video presentation Steve Mullet, Mayor, reported an "impressive and informational" video on the benefit of residential fire sprinkler systems was shown several weeks ago at a Washington State Building Code Council meeting relative to residential fire sprinklers. Upon his return from that meeting, the Mayor asked Fire Chief Olivas to present the video to Council. Noting "no agenda," Fire Chief Nick Olivas and Fire Marshal Don Tomaso shared the 12- minute video which showed substantial differences between two very similar homes affected by fire in a controlled -burn situation. Fire to the first home (where no sprinklers were present) destroyed a 2nd story bedroom (where the fire started) and much of that floor. The second home shown had fire sprinklers installed when built. Fire to that home was quickly extinguished and the resulting effect was minor water damage. More importantly, because of the sprinklers being installed in the bedroom, the fire stayed contained within the bedroom. Without question, sprinklers can prevent death, and in some cases prevent total structural loss. Discussions were held after the video. Many spoke of the need to have them installed in new homes or retrofitted in currently existing homes. While it is more costly to retrofit a currently existing home, Chief Olivas and Mr. Tomaso reported the cost of installing a sprinkler system in a new home is approximately the same as installing granite countertops in a kitchen $3,500). Mr. Tomaso encouraged everyone to change the batteries in their smoke detectors on October 30, 2005, the day when daylight savings time ends. Further, Chief Olivas noted that if a smoke detector is more than 10 years old, it should be replaced. INFORMATIONAL IN NATURE; NO FORMAL /LEGISLATIVE ACTION IS REQUIRED. CITIZEN COMMENT: None. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. A resolution opposing national telecommunications legislation. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, OPPOSING A NATIONAL FRANCHISING PROCESS, AND OPPOSING LEGISLATION THAT REMOVES THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUAL CITIES TO REGULATE THEIR RIGHTS OF -WAY. Councilmember Haggerton reported review and approval of the proposed resolution at the October 10 Transportation Committee meeting. The document opposes a national franchising process and favors a city's ability to manage its own rights -of -way with franchisees. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Meetina Minutes October 24. 2005 Councilmember Carter noted the Committee created three new WHEREAS clauses. While one of them appeared in the draft document (that Council reviewed at this meeting) two did not. Reading from notes, Ms. Carter shared the missing whereas clauses. Council consensus existed to have them inserted into the draft resolution before its consideration on November 7. Whereas clauses #3 and #7 shall read: 3. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a responsibility to manage its rights of way for the protection, safety and benefit of all the public; and... 7. WHEREAS, Tukwila's current cable franchise agreement requires public access channels and some federal proposals may reduce or eliminate channel capacity dedicated to community programming; and... Discussion ensued. If passed, Council asked City Clerk's Office staff to send a copy to the Association of Washington Cities. FOR ACTION, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO THE NOVEMBER 7, 2005 REGULAR MEETING. b. Revised lease agreement for the Neighborhood Resource Center. Councilmember Fenton reported consideration and review of the proposed contract amendment (proposed by Mr. O'Brien after being signed by Mayor Mullet) at the October 17 Finance and Safety Committee meeting. The contract between the City and Timothy O'Brien is for the space located on Tukwila International Boulevard, commonly known as the Neighborhood Resource Center. The Committee was not in favor of Mr. O'Brien's request for a different termination clause from that which was proposed by City staff. His handwritten, proposed edits were received by City staff after the contract was signed. Currently, the City is on a month -to -month lease with Mr. O'Brien. The City Attorney's Office will be asked by City Administration to send the contract back to Mr. O'Brien with correspondence noting the proposed changes are not acceptable and /or valid. CONSENSUS EXISTED TO TAKE NO ACTION AS COUNCIL IS NOT IN FAVOR OF PROPOSED EDITS MADE BY THE LESSOR (O'Brien). CONSENSUS EXISTED TO CONSIDER COUNCIL REPORTS BEFORE REVIEW OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet distributed a resolution from the City of Kent, supporting the formation of a Valley Cities Association. He is suggesting the City of Tukwila create a similar resolution to approve his involvement and continued interaction with the cities of Algona, Auburn, Fife, Kent, Pacific, Puyallup, Renton, and Sumner (Valley Cities). The Association would address common problems, making them a powerful presence in terms of achieving desired outcomes for region -wide benefits. FOR CONSIDERATION, CONSENSUS EXISTED TO SEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION DIRECTLY TO THE NOVEMBER 7, 2005 REGULAR MEETING, BYPASSING THE COMMITTEE PROCESS. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported Yu Sakamoto would visit Tukwila Elementary School on October 25. Additionally, he noted the Community Affairs and Parks Committee will meet later the same night. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Meetina Minutes October 24. 2005 Councilmember Hernandez attended the October 18 Utilities Committee and (later) the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce entitled "Salute to City Government." On October 20, the Councilmember attended the second class (in a series) of the Virtues program. Council President Linder thanked the Council for assisting in her absences recently due to family related illness. Councilmember Carter distributed a written report from the October 18 SCATBd meeting. She attended a Regional Transit meeting on October 19 and participated in an October 20 tele- conference related to streamlined sales tax. Councilmember Haggerton reported an upcoming (October 24) Transportation Committee meeting. Councilmember Robertson had no report. Councilmember Fenton spoke of personal conversations with regard to the "carwash project." He also reported Tukwila has 4,603 voters registered to vote in the November 8 general election. c. City staff: Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney: Neither the City Attorney nor her representative was present. e. Legislative Analyst: Lucy Lauterbach had no report. c. Continued review of the Proposed 2006 Budget 8:53 p.m. Leading a review of the proposed Capital Improvement Program, Kevin Fuhrer made notes to the draft document, based on Council inquiry and input. No review of the Proposed 2006 Budget was held. Council spent one hour reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan document and concluded with a review of page 123. Additional review will continue at future meetings. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie reported receipt of a citizen complaint this weekend regarding junk vehicles at 4430 South 160 Street. Steve Lancaster and Jack Pace, Department of Community Development, acknowledged the address and situation, and reported it is being addressed by Code Enforcement Staff and the City's hearing examiner. ADJOURNMENT: 9:53 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT LINDER DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED. Pamela Linder, Council President Date minutes approved November 7, 2005 t (fIk :1 Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk