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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
CITIZEN COMMENT:
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
January 17, 2006 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk, called the roll of the Council.
Council President; Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter,
Verna Griffin.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT
EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Present were Dennis Robertson,
Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and
COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE BE
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Lucy
Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk; Jim
Morrow; Public Works Director; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Lori Sutter, Assistant Chief of Police.
Introduction of Beth Adams, Domestic Violence Victims' Advocate, Police Department
Assistant Police Chief, Lori Sutter, introduced Beth Adams, Domestic Violence Victims' Advocate. She
has been providing services to crime victims as a volunteer and on staff for the past 10 years with
Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims. She has also volunteered for the Domestic Abuse
Women's Network (DAWN). She and her husband, Ray, were long time Alaska residents and have lived
in SeaTac for the past 16 years. Beth enjoys country western music, traveling, church activities and
spending time with her family.
Introduction of Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk, Administrative Services Department
Jane Cantu, City Clerk, introduced Christy O'Flaherty, who has been promoted to the position of Deputy
City Clerk. Christy has worked for Tukwila for the past 27 years under several Mayors and two City
Clerks. She started as a word processor; moved on to develop the records management program; and
then as creator and content manager of the City website. Christy expressed appreciation for the
opportunities that have been presented to her at the City.
a. Approval of Minutes 11/28/05 Regular; 11/28/05 Special
b. Approval of Vouchers #320863 320874 #320875 321207 in the amount of $2,752,054.25
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A resolution regarding legislative priorities
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED
RESOLUTION AS READ.*
Councilmember Hernandez pointed out that, in addition to our current legislative priority list, any Federal
priorities that come up later can also be added to our website. Mayor Mullet concurred. Councilmember
Carter indicated the City needs to work toward making broad policy statements that encompass principles
such as "no unfunded mandates," rather than referencing bill numbers. This would provide the authority
for a response to a number of bills throughout the course of the session rather than addressing them
individually.
Following a brief discussion, it was determined the priorities were clear without reference to bill numbers
as those may change throughout the course of a legislative session. Council consensus existed for
Councilmember Robertson and the Council Analyst to make wording changes to the priority list to remove
any reference to bill numbers.
*MOTION CARRED 6 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1601.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet reported he has a very busy upcoming week with a meeting every night including the
weekend.
b. Council
Councilmember Hernandez attended the January 10 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting.
She also attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 13. The
speaker, Karen Keiser, discussed legislative proposals regarding health care. Councilmember
Hernandez asked that Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst, acquire copies of those proposals for tracking
and consideration by the Council. On January 17, Councilmember Hernandez attended the Martin Luther
King Day celebration at Tukwila Elementary School.
Councilmember Robertson distributed the agenda for the upcoming Council retreat. He also attended
the January 13 Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting. He referenced Karen Keiser's
comments about the potential impacts of a pandemic, which could last from 12 to 18 months leaving 1/3
of the workforce unavailable for service. Councilmember Robertson would like to see the State draft
guidelines that could be used by all Washington jurisdictions outlining solutions for handling a problem of
this magnitude.
Councilmember Carter attended the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on January 17. Last week
she attended a small city meeting that AWC sponsored in the City of Carnation. On January 12, she
attended a Transportation Policy Board meeting where the legislative agenda was recommended to the
Executive Committee. A Destination 2030 working group meeting followed with a presentation on the rail
system. On January 17, she also attended a SCATBd meeting and spent time testifying on an SST bill in
front of the Ways and Means Committee.
Councilmember Haggerton reported that on January 10 he attended a Tukwila School Board meeting at
Thorndyke Elementary School. He made a presentation to the board based on information he received at
the National League of Cities conference regarding the St. Petersburg partnership. This partnership
involves a collaborative effort between schools, businesses and City government. He indicated he would
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like to have this subject discussed at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. On January 12, he
attended a panel discussion regarding the re -write of the Telecommunications Act sponsored by Senator
Maria Cantwell's Office. On January 13 he attended the Chamber of Commerce lunch.
Councilmember Haggerton asked that Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst, poll the Councilmembers
regarding attendance at the National League of Cities conference in March, as the registration fee goes
up on February 2.
Councilmember Linder reported that on January 11 she attended the South King County Economic
Development Initiative Executive Committee Meeting. The 2005 report from the committee indicated
positive performance in counseling businesses and creating and saving jobs. On January 12 Ms. Linder
attended the South County Human Services forum in Renton. The summary of statistics from 1999 -2004
shows a decline in basic needs such as health insurance, teen birth rate, children in poverty, and living
wage.
Councilmember Griffin reported that she attended the January 17 Finance and Safety Committee
meeting. She complimented the staff for their helpfulness and attentiveness to her as a new
Councilmember.
c. Staff
Rhonda Berry had no report.
d. Attorneq
Shelley Kerslake had no report.
e. Intergovernmental
Lucy Lauterbach had no report.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:58 pm
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
Steven M. ullet, Mayor
Christy O'FlahVy, Deputy City Clerk a'
Date approved by Council: February 6, 2006