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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-06 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: February 6, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 pm. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Dennis Robertson, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and Verna Griffin. CITY OFFICIALS Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Jim Morrow, Acting City Administrator; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; David Haynes, Police Chief; Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development Director; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Dow Constantine, King County Councilmember Mr. Constantine is the King County Councilmember for District 8. He represents the communities of Foster, Duwamish, Allentown, and Cascade View. He chairs the Operating Budget Committee of the King County Council while continuing as Chair of the Growth Management Committee. He has been appointed to the Sound Transit Board and has joined the Finance Committee. The King County Council now has fewer members, therefore each one has more regional assignments. This presents a good opportunity for involvement in issues of interest to the City of Tukwila. The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Constantine for his involvement in issues of importance to Tukwila. Councilmember Robertson indicated there were some issues of concern regarding Sound Transit and presented Mr. Constantine with a document outlining the concerns. Of particular interest was project S17 regarding a permanent station for the Sounder train in Tukwila. Councilmember Carter pointed out it is important to remember that the station in Tukwila also serves the eastside. She would like to see more equity in funding as it relates to South King County. Councilmember Linder expressed concern regarding the South King County Human Services Forum. She would like to ensure that South King County receives an equitable share of funding with regard to human services. Mayor Mullet added that Tukwila also needs a circulator bus that stays in Tukwila. Mr. Constantine indicated he is looking forward to working with the Council and Mayor on issues relative to Tukwila and the entire region. b. Oath of Office administered to Jason Wollan, new Tukwila Police Officer David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Jason Wollan, new Tukwila Police Officer. Jason came to Tukwila from the Spokane area where he worked as a loss prevention manager for a store called Shopco. He has a 2 -year criminal justice degree from Spokane Community College and has worked as a reserve police officer for the Spokane County Sheriff's department for the past 6 years. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Jason Wollan, Tukwila Police Officer. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes February 6. 2006 Jason introduced his family and expressed gratitude for the opportunity of working for the Tukwila Police Department. c. Oath of office administered to Steve Gurr, Promotion to Sergeant, Tukwila Police David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Steve Gurr, a 17 year veteran of the Tukwila Police Department. Officer Gurr has a 4 -year degree in Theology. Most of his career has been in the Patrol Division, and he has also worked as a crisis communication team leader, civil disturbance member, field training officer, and canine officer. His fellow employees have indicated he is well respected, responsive, and a natural leader. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Steve Gurr, Tukwila Police Department Sergeant. Officer Gurr's daughter, Jamie, pinned the badge on her father. Officer Gurr introduced his family and friends and expressed pleasure at this new challenge in his career. d. Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) update Art Rosengren, a member of the Community Oriented Policing Advisory Board (COPCAB) gave a presentation on the achievements of the board for the past 12 months. Mr. Rosengren explained that the COPCAB is comprised of 9 members: 5 of which are citizens of Tukwila; 2 are business leaders; and 2 are from the School District, an employee and a student. The purpose of the Board is to work with the Chief of Police, Council, and Mayor in an advisory capacity. Highlights for 2005 included getting to know the Chief of Police and his priorities. It also involved working with the various ethnic groups in Tukwila, participation in the National Night Out Against Crime and Tukwila Days, and bringing community policing activities out into the community. In addition to Mr. Rosengren, the current members of the Board are: Dan Roche, Donna West, Jeri Frangello- Anderson, Lynn Churchill, and Sylvia Erskine. Every year the COPCAB gives two awards: one to a Police Officer and one to a citizen. This year the Police Officer award was presented to Bob Abbott, a retired Tukwila Police Officer who served the City for 34 years. He has provided valuable service in his work along Tukwila International Boulevard with the Safety in Overnight Lodging program. Mr. Abbott indicated he was honored to receive the award. The COPCAB citizen award was presented to Bob McManus. Mr. McManus joined traffic volunteers in 2000 and is the longest active volunteer. In 2005 he volunteered 211.75 hours. In addition, he also delivers Meals on Wheels to Tukwila seniors on a weekly basis. He also uses his personal vehicle once a month to travel to the Humane Society in Factoria. He picks up pet food for senior citizens who are unable to purchase it from the store. Mr. McManus expressed thanks and appreciation for the award. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to COPCAB: Jun Castillo, Pos. #1; term expires 3/31/09 (fills unexpired term). Art Rosengren introduced Jun Castillo. Jun has been in the healthcare business as a lab worker for the past 20 years. He joined the Tukwila community 2 years ago and hopes to play an active role on the COPCAB. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JUN CASTILLO TO POSITION #1 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Edgar Sarkisyan, Foster High School student, Pos. #9; term expires at the end of the 2006 school year. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes February 6. 2006 Mr. Rosengren introduced Edgar Sarkisyan. Edgar is a student from Foster High School and is part of the management team at Pizza Hut. He is interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. He looks forward to working on COPCAB to improve safety within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF EDGAR SARKISYAN TO POSITION #9 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/17/06 Regular and 1/23/06 Special. b. Approval of Vouchers: #321382 321626 in the amount of $1,160,190.39 c. Accept as complete the Tukwila International Boulevard Phase I Mid -Block Crosswalks Project with Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc.; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $122,281.08). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARD Award a contract to Pierce Manufacturing in the amount of $925,050 (including sales tax of 8.8 for the purchase of a replacement aerial ladder truck. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PIERCE MANUFACTURING IN THE AMOUNT OF $925,050 (INCLUDING SALES TAX OF 8.8 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT AERIAL LADDER TRUCK. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An interlocal agreement with the City of SeaTac for planning, funding and implementing a joint, minor home repair program. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SEATAC FOR PLANNING, FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING A JOINT MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. An interlocal agreement with the City of Federal Way for planning, funding and implementing an organizational capacity building pilot program. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY FOR PLANNING, FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING PILOT PROGRAM* The Mayor indicated these agreements are two good examples of cities working together to cut overhead and produce a better product. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. A resolution for sole source purchase of sewer /surface water video pipeline inspection equipment. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes February 6. 2006 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1602. d. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Kenyon Disend, PLLC, in the amount of $32,760.00 per month, plus expenses, for legal services. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KENYON DISEND, PLLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,760.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES, FOR LEGAL SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Ball Janik, LLP, in the amount of $9,200.00 per month, plus expenses, for professional services. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BALL JANIK, LLP IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,200.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with M.J. Durkan, Inc., in the amount of $4,000.00 per month, plus expenses, for lobbying services. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH M. J. DURKAN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES, FOR LOBBYING SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS Authorize Mayor to sign an amendment to Contract #04 -063 with Commercial Development Solutions (Lisa Verner), expanding the scope of services to include long -range planning and emergency preparedness services. (There are no additional costs directly associated with this amendment.) Council President Robertson approved this item to come directly to the regular meeting because it had no budgetary impact and is non controversial. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT #04 -063 WITH COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (LISA VERNER), EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE LONG -RANGE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SERVICES.* Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development Director, indicated the initial work Ms. Verner will be doing is in the area of emergency preparedness. She will also be involved in planning for potential evacuation for a variety of circumstances, however her first priority will remain the Tukwila South project. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet indicated he will be leaving on Friday for Japan for the City of Ikawa closing ceremony. A new city named Miyoshi will be comprised of the City of Ikawa and four other small cities. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez reported that on January 27 she previewed the house on South 144 that was renovated by the volunteers of Way Back Inn. She also attended a lunch for Senator Cantwell the same day. On January 30 she attended the farewell reception at the SeaTac Radison Hotel, as the hotel will no longer be accepting guests. On February 2, she attended the sneak preview tour of the new section of South 154 and South 156 that has been relocated. She also attended the Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes February 6. 2006 Council President Robertson reported there is a Parliamentary Procedures for Boards and Councils class on February 23 conducted by Margery Price, former City Clerk from Kennewick. The class will be held in Federal Way. Councilmember Carter reported that on January 24 she met with Representative Ed Murray and Senator Mary Margaret Haugen in Olympia. They met regarding transportation issues. She also attended the recent AWC legislative conference. On January 26 Mrs. Carter attended a Municipal Research Council Board Meeting. On January 27 she was involved in a radio interview with the Brookings Institute. They wanted input from elected officials regarding needs of the foreign born. On January 30, she attended a King County Council event where transportation issues were discussed. On February 6, she attended a reception for Senator George Fleming, the intergovernmental representative for transportation. Councilmember Linder referenced a voucher for the Museum of Flight in the amount of $4200 for scholarships for Tukwila Schools. She would like a briefing on the purpose of the scholarships. Mayor Mullet indicated that would be examined further. Councilmember Griffin reported that at the February 2 Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting she was elected as chairperson for the year. She indicated that Tukwila Rotary is sponsoring a bowl -a -thon with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the Tukwila Food Pantry. c. Staff Jim Morrow, Acting City Administrator, reported that Councilmembers have been sent copies of a notification to Sound Transit regarding violation of the agreement and boundaries associated with the Duwamish staging area. They have gone outside the boundaries and a stop work order has been issued. In the absence of Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, he attended a City Manager's meeting where the topics of sales tax sourcing, jail services, and needs of the Seattle King County Health Department were discussed. d. City Attorney The Assistant City Attorney had no report. e. Intergovernmental Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst, provided the Council with a legislative priorities update and reminded them the cutoff is February 7. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Mullet indicated there has been an incident where a body was removed from the river. It is thought to have been there for a few months. Another incident involved a young man who had been at the Community Center and had been handcuffed on a drug related charge. He broke free and jumped into the river while handcuffed. A Tukwila Police Officer went into the water to retrieve the perpetrator. Councilmember Duffie emphasized a rat problem continues to exist in Tukwila and urged residents to empty their garbage. Councilmember Linder complimented the Mayor regarding his invitation to Japan for the City of Ikawa's closing ceremony. It speaks highly of the Mayor that they requested his presence at this event. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes February 6. 2006 ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 pm MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mu)et, Mayor f Christy O'Flaherty City Clerk Date approved by Council: February 21, 2006