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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-21 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ATTENDANCE: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 21, 2005 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Calling the meeting to order and leading the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m., was Steven M. Mullet, Mayor. OFFICIALS: Present were Pamela Linder, Council President; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dennis Robertson and David Fenton. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge, LaTricia Kinlow, Municipal Court Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Program Director, Tourism Marketing; Karla Lindula, Marketing Communications Coordinator, Tourism Marketing; Frank lriarte, Deputy Director of Public Works; Bob Giberson, Acting City Engineer; Kevin Fuhrer, Director of Finance; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Nick Olivas, Chief of Fire; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. a. Council Motion Reappointment of Kimberly Walden. Municipal Court Judge Reporting on the many successes of Judge Walden after being appointed to fill an unexpired term, Mayor Mullet spoke highly of the judge and her abilities to affect change and success. With that, he asked Council to consider his recommendation to re- appoint Judge Walden for a 4 -year term, to expire 12 -31- 2009. CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY WALDEN AS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE TO A FOUR -YEAR TERM, ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. The motion carried 7 -0. Mayor Mullet administered the oath of office to Kimberly Walden. After introducing visiting family members, friends and staff, Judge Walden thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve this community. Calling the last two and one half years the "most rewarding, professionally," Judge Walden gave appreciation for the confidence placed in her abilities. Calling her staff members "phenomenal," Judge Walden said the work could not get done without them. Responding to the request of Council President Linder, court staff members (Amy Bell, Maria Morehouse and Valerie Johnson) stood and were introduced to Council. b. Introduction of LaTricia Kinlow Municipal Court Administrator Introducing Ms. LaTricia Kinlow, Judge Walden informed Council the new Court Administrator comes to Tukwila from the City of Kirkland. Ms. Kinlow has worked in Tukwila since November 17. With a prior knowledge of Ms. Kinlow and her abilities, Judge Walden spoke highly of her and reported she is sure to make a positive impact within her position and with her staff and the City as a whole. Citing examples of past successes (including the formation of Student Traffic Court), Judge Walden spoke highly of Ms. Kinlow's "team- building skills" and team oriented management style. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes A 33 -year resident of Seattle, Ms. Kinlow's husband and daughter were visiting and newest Municipal Court employee called it an honor to be a part of this" organization. appreciation for the opportunity and told the Mayor he would not be disappointed in his her]. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS BUSINESS. The motion carried 7 -0. Page 2 of 7 November 21. 2005 introduced. The She also stated decision [to hire BEFORE OLD c. Tukwila /Seattle Southside Visitor Services 2006 Marketing Initiatives Katherine Kertzman. Tourism and Marketing Manaaer, presented major initiatives for 2006, which place emphasis on public relations, Internet marketing, bidding on athletic tournaments and specific advertising campaigns. The same initiatives were presented at a recent Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting where they were met with approval. The Board voted in favor of implementing each initiative. Karla Lindula. Marketing Communications Coordinator, presented the proposed media plan to attract visitors through unique positioning and offerings. AAA Magazine will be used as they have "provided a high number of leads" in past years. Advertising will also appear in two coupon booklets. Ms. Lindula informed Council SSVS was successful in securing the back page of the Washington Visitor's Guide, a much sought -after spot for advertising. Ads will also appear in Meetings West and Reunions Magazine. The media plan is slated to cost $131,000.00 for 2006. Concluding her remarks, Ms. Lindula presented Council with two foam -core boards containing conceptual advertisements to be used in 2006. Those ads focus on the people and member cities of the SSVS. Calling her work "fabulous" since arriving, Ms. Kertzman reported Karla's efforts have included pitching multiple public relations stories to various publications. The stories are to build public awareness and usage of the Seattle Southside Visitor Services by generating positive editorial media coverage and promoting SSVS to local and regional audiences. As it relates to sports tournaments, SSVS is working to secure housing agent agreements that are incentive based (room nights booked through SSVC). Staff is also working to attract and recruit new and returning athletic tournaments that generate overnight stays in SSVS partner cities. Calling the SSVS website their "number one resource," Ms. Kertzman noted printed materials point readers to the website. Staff is now tying into a global reservation system. This is a way to increase hotel bookings via web reservations linking directly to hotel room availability inventory through the reservation system. By doing this, SSVS receives as much as a 15% commission on bookings. Other areas of focus and effort were described and related to cruise travelers, a guest relations program, volunteer and summer internship opportunities, streamlining Visitor Information services and printing of a Southside map to feature attractions, hotels and restaurants. Deviating from a standard -sized map, these will be printed in a 4" by 9" size. Before concluding, Ms. Kertzman noted SSVS would continue its "shuttle run" from member -city hotels to Westfield's Shopping Center. Additional funding partnerships will be sought to continue this initiative that is sure to increase visibility for the area and increase the level of satisfaction of hotel guests. Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, responded to a Council request as he explained the Lodging Tax Advisory Board. For the record, Ms. Linder wanted the audience to know funds for the previously mentioned items are not taken from the City's General Budget (i.e., regular tax -payer dollars). Rather, the funds are received via (hotel) overnight stays. Restrictions on the use of those funds exist as they may only be used to promote member communities, restaurants, hotels, and other community amenities. These funds are part of the overall budget which is subject to audit (each year) by the Washington State Auditor's Office. In consideration of re- vamping the SSVS website, Councilmember Carter suggested making it more accessible to those with physical challenges. To ease navigation through the web site, she suggested the City of Tukwila Page 3 of 7 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 21. 2005 use of keystrokes for those who cannot use a mouse. For the sight- impaired, she suggested a special software program which reads (aloud) headings and other important aspects of the website. In closing, Ms. Kertzman noted she would also like to see the SSVS website translated into German. That language, she noted, is the "number one feeder" into the website. The website currently exists in English and Japanese in recognition of Tukwila's Sister City relationship with Ikawa, Japan. APPOINTMENT: Human Services Advisory Board Reverend Gary VanderHoff Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, introduced Reverend Gary VanderHoff, and spoke in favor of his appointment to the Human Services Advisory Board in the capacity of a faith -based community representative. Citing examples of his leadership and ways of being involved with the community, Ms. Boykan noted the Reverend would be "an excellent addition" to the Board. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT REVEREND GARY VANDERHOFF TO THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #7, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2006. In response to Council inquiry, Ms. Boykan noted that with this appointment, the Board is now complete with all positions being filled. CITIZEN COMMENT: None. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 8/22/05 Special: 10/24/05 Special: 11/07/05 Regular b. Approval of Vouchers #319645- 319974. in the amount of $1.941.952.51 DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2006 Budget and Financial Planning Model 7:35 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comment and /or input. Anna Bernhard. 14241 59 Avenue South. Tukwila. noted no copies of the proposed documents were present for review making it difficult to provide input or ask questions. Councilmember Robertson suggested Kevin Fuhrer could provide copies and noted the Council is within (approximately) two weeks of adopting the proposed budget. Councilmember Hernandez reported a summary of the proposed budget also appeared in the most recent edition of The Hazelnut. Responding to citizen inquiry, Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk, noted 10 copies of each document (Budget CIP) were placed on the same table where community members retrieve Council agendas, sign up sheets and other handouts while at City Council meetings. Over the weeks (since review of the proposed budget and CIP began) those 10 copies have been borrowed and not returned. Councilmember Carter noted The Hazelnut also provides a notation that should anyone desire a copy of the draft documents, they are available at Tukwila City Hall. Noting no one had signed up to speak at this public hearing, Ms. Carter noted the same has held true in past years. Kevin Fuhrer, in response to Council inquiry, noted the public hearing is a requirement as part of the entire budget process. The City's elected officials have been reviewing the draft documents since early City of Tukwila Page 4 of 7 Citv Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 21. 2005 October during City Council subcommittee meetings and Committee of the Whole and Regular meetings. He also offered to take names and contact information from anyone present who desired copies. Mayor Mullet called again for citizen comment. Paul Willoughby speaking from the audience, asked if the proposed budget was on the City's website. Mayor Mullet responded in the negative. Mr. Willoughby spoke in favor of such a notion. 7:43 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. No Council action occurred. NEW BUSINESS: An Interlocal Agreement with the City of Des Moines for tourism promotion services. This item was reviewed and approved at an earlier Finance Safety Committee meeting (today). If approved, the Interlocal Agreement will include the City of Des Moines into the Seattle Southside Visitors Services. Katherine Kertzman reported presentation of the proposed Interlocal Agreement at the November 3, 2005 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. Three hotels and two attractions of interest are in the City of Des Moines (the marina and Beach Park). The Lodging Tax Advisory Board agreed the proposed agreement should be forwarded to the City Council. For the record (if approved), Des Moines will be the fourth City to enter into the Interlocal Agreement with SSVS. The Cities of SeaTac, Kent and Tukwila are current members. The City of Burien is the only outstanding City not currently participating, and it is not anticipated they will request to be included. Additionally (if approved), the City of Des Moines will contribute 100% of its lodging tax revenues collected for the year 2006 estimated at approximately $10,000.00. Further, it was noted Des Moines will contribute up to $5,000.00 toward SSVS staff time to upload Des Moines' hotel information into the SSVS website and to create a listing of Des Moines hotels in the vacation planner (by way of insert). ROBERTSON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR TOURISM AND MARKETING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND THE CITY OF DES MOINES. The motion carried 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Sewage. Storm and Surface Water Rates and Charges: 1) Ordinance relating to Storm and Surface Water Rates and Charges AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 1932, AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 14.32 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO STORM AND SURFACE WATER RATES AND CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. For the record, Councilmember Carter noted the surface water ordinance increases the income threshold for the elderly and disabled from $26,000.00 per year to $32,000.00 per year. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 7 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 21 2005 APPROVED ORDINANCE #2104 2) Resolution adopting a new Public Works Fee Schedule. amending fees regarding storm and surface water rates A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE, WHICH AMENDS VARIOUS FEES REGARDING SURFACE WATER AND SEWAGE. FENTON MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. FENTON MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.* Pam Linder said this is an enterprise fund and asked Kevin Fuhrer to define an enterprise fund for the benefit of those in the audience. That was done. Next, Ms. Linder asked if there were citizen comments and wanted to ensure everyone understands what was happening. No questions were asked and no input was received. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1595 b. Authorize Mavor to sign Amendment #2 to AG 04 -063. with Commercial Development Solutions. extending the contract through April 2006. with an additional allocation not to exceed $60.000.00 ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #2 TO AG 04 -063, WITH COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH APRIL 30, 2006, WITH AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize Mavor to sign Amendment #1 to AG 00 -080, an Interlocal Agreement with Water Resources Inventory Area (WRIA) 9, extending the contract through December 1, 2006. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #1 TO AG 00 -080, WITH WRIA 9, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2006 AND EXPENDING $13,569.00. The motion carried 7 -0. d. Resolution ratifying the Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed Salmon Habitat Plan. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RATIFYING THE GREEN /DUWAMISH AND CENTRAL PUGET SOUND WATERSHED, WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA (WRIA -9) SALMON HABITAT PLAN, "MAKING OUR WATERSHED FIT FOR A KING." ROBERTSON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. ROBERTSON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED.* City of Tukwila Page 6 of 7 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 21. 2005 Councilmember Robertson spent one year working on the WRIA -9 Committee. Mayor Mullet also worked on the Committee and this plan for approximately seven years. Both stated satisfaction at completing the plan. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1596 CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO CONSIDER REPORTS BEFORE THE CONTINUED REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED 2006 BUDGET AND /OR CIP. The motion carried 7 0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported today's meeting with NAIOP big organization of real estate people regarding worries of moratoriums on SST issues. We were successful in working through fears (and the SST agreement). Carter asked the Mayor to ensure the Council knew there was a fear that cities were poised to do moratoriums on new warehousing in their areas. We would consider it, we said, yet never said we will do it for sure, Pam Carter replied. We are separately addressing SST and the issue of and use and economic development. Reminder Senior Thanksgiving lunch is this Wednesday. We need helpers to serve the seniors. b. Council Councilmember Duffie reported on the November 15 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. He also reported his inability to attend the November 23 (Senior) Thanksgiving luncheon at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance to the November 15 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. Later the same evening, she participated in meal preparation /serving of residents of Tent City 4. The Councilmember praised the efforts of Carol Lumb and other City staff members who contributed money, time and /or energy to that same effort. Finally, Ms. Hernandez reported attendance to the November 17 grand opening of Acme Bowl in Tukwila. Council President Linder reported attendance to the first committee meeting wherein a Tukwila resident was selected to receive a Community Pride Award. The Community Pride Committee is comprised of one member from the Arts Commission, one member from the Parks Commission and the Council President. Announcement of the winner is forthcoming. Next, Ms. Linder spoke regarding the January, 2006 City Council retreat. Scheduled for January 20 and 21, the retreat will begin at 8:30 Saturday morning. She spoke of scheduling conflicts and /or difficulties with other city related functions /meetings. Also discussed was the $3,000.00 (approximate) expenditure necessary for facilitator /trainer Chuck Goll. Council wanted the expense authorized and asked Mr. Fuhrer to ensure monies are available in the 2006 budget. That expense will be included on a budget errata sheet provided to the Council in the future. Councilmember Carter reported attendance to the November SCATBd meeting, the November 15 AWC Regional meeting, the November 17 Streamlined Sales Tax conference call, and the November 18 Department of Revenue public roundtable comprised of Washington State County Assessors, Treasurers /Auditors, and other elected officials. Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance to the November 16 Cascade Water Alliance Board meeting. Councilmember Robertson reported attendance to an earlier Finance and Safety Committee meeting (tonight). City of Tukwila Page 7 of 7 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 21, 2005 Councilmember Fenton had no official report, yet noted a "great vacation" with his daughter. c. Staff Rhonda Berry reported the Interurban Retail Center has been constructed and a drive through Starbucks has opened at that location. In the event of questions to Council, she explained signage in the area of the retail center has been reviewed and is permissible under the City's sign code. d. City Attorney Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, had no report. e. Intergovernmental Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, reported King County will have to re- surface one runway at the King County Airport. Other events and news will be relayed to Council upon written report from the City's liaison to the Airport roundtable, Kathleen Crabtree. Council President Linder invited Councilmember Robertson to attend the November 22 City Council agenda setting meeting at 3 pm. As the incoming Council President (2006), Mr. Robertson accepted the invitation. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Haggerton asked Mrs. Linder to try and keep the December 5 agenda "light" in terms of content to ensure he is able to leave City Hall by 10 pm as he must go out of town later that same evening. Mrs. Linder agreed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Icont'd.): 8:24 p.m. With this, Council concluded review of the Proposed 2006 CIP and Budget documents. Mr. Fuhrer noted a proposed ordinance adopting the documents is forthcoming. e. Continued review of Proposed 2006 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, led Council on a continued review of the Proposed Budget for 2006. Where required to answer specific questions, Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, was present. Council reviewed the following: Fire Department Administration, Prevention, Training, Facilities, Hazardous Materials, and Ambulance issues (pages 99 -113). Also reviewed were issues relative to Fire Contingency and Suppression, Debt Services bonds for 1999, 2000, 2003 and Debt Service 2003 Refunding, Self Insured Medical, Self Insured Medical LEOFF, and Firemen's Pension funds (pages 142- 148 and Pages 176 -178). 8:51 p.m. Review of the proposed budget concluded. ADJOURNMENT: 8:52 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. KJ\ ven M. Muu Mayor k M PagtA, Robert H. Baker, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: December 5. 2005