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Home My WebLink About2006-03-06 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: CITY OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 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 7:01 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. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry City Administrator; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development Director; Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer; Joyce Trantina, Code Enforcement Officer; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. a. Certificate of Recognition honoring the owner /manager of Park Avenue Apartments David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Salen Karan, Manager of the Park Avenue Apartments. Mr. Karan and the owner of the Park Avenue Apartments, Jag Singh, are being recognized for their improvements to the complex. Chief Haynes explained that prior to Mr. Singh's acquisition of the apartment complex in 2004, this facility had a high crime rate, and there were a significant number of code enforcement violations. Since improvements have been made to the apartments, police department calls for service were 60% lower in 2005 than in 2004. Photographs were shown depicting before and after conditions of the facility while cleanup efforts were being undertaken. Members of the Highway 99 Action Committee, Dwight McLean, Nancy McLean, and Mike Hansen were in attendance and offered positive comments about the work done at the Park Avenue Apartments. Mayor Mullet presented Mr. Karan with a Certificate of Recognition, and the Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the work done toward improving living conditions in the city. b. Code Enforcement Update, Kathy Stetson and Joyce Trantina, Code Enforcement Officers, DCD Kathy Stetson and Joyce Trantina, Code Enforcement Officers, provided an update on code enforcement activities for 2005. They utilized a PowerPoint demonstration to illustrate pertinent information as well as pictures showing code enforcement progress in the city. The code enforcement officers indicated 293 new cases were opened in 2005, with 70% of those being resolved and closed. A greater number of cases were closed the last quarter of 2005 due to a staffing increase. Ms. Stetson and Ms. Trantina reported on the types of code violations happening in the City as well as the geographic locations of the occurrences. They also provided information on the methods of submitting a code enforcement concern and the processes used in resolving issues. They talked about their community outreach efforts, success stories, challenges, and future code enforcement plans. The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Stetson and Ms. Trantina for their diligence in working through code enforcement problems and resolving issues. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes c. Haz -Mat Equipment Update; Nick Olives, Fire Chief Page 2 of 4 March 6. 2006 Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, reported on new tools, supplies and equipment for the hazardous materials team. 2004 UASI (Urban Area Security Initiative) grant funds have been made available to King County hazardous materials teams. Tukwila Fire Department staff members were involved in the preparation of the contracts for this project. The other agencies receiving this equipment are Bellevue /Eastside and the Seattle Fire Department. While the city is receiving this equipment at no cost, the grant does not include funds for maintenance, upkeep or replacement. The following items will be provided to Tukwila. 1 Raman Spectrometer; cost: $53,312.00 1 Weather Station; cost: $27,414.34 2 Holmatro Hydraulic Rescue Tools, cost: $7,993.65 500 Patient decontamination kits, cost: $6,484.48 39 Tychem Level B haz -mat suits, cost: $5,907.38 6 Trellborg Level A suits with quick fill, cost: $20,774.27 Total $121,911.44 CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/21/06 (Regular Meeting) b. Approval of Vouchers: #321918-322165 in the amount of $781,359.39 c. Accept as complete the Tukwila Pool High Performance Coating Project with Long Painting Company; authorize release of retainage subject to standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of contract: $53,981.12). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARD Award a contract to Buno Construction, in the amount of $566,504.19 (including sales tax), for construction of the Maule Avenue /Campbell Hill /58th Avenue South Waterline Project. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO BUNO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $566,504.19 (INCLUDING SALES TAX) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAULE AVENUE/CAMPBELL HILU58 AVENUE SOUTH WATERLINE PROJECT* Councilmember Haggerton noted the total budgeted amount for this project was $825,000, and with this bid award of $566,504.29, there is a significant savings. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize Mayor to sign a Consultant's Agreement with W &H Pacific in the amount of $99,656.35 for design of the 2006 Annual Overlay and Repair Program. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT WITH W H PACIFIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,656.35 FOR DESIGN OF THE 2006 ANNUAL OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize Mayor to sign a Supplemental Agreement to Contract #05 -071 with HNTB Corporation in the amount of $1,982,996.00 for the final engineering design and PS &E services for roadway improvements on Klickitat and Southcenter Parkway. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes b. City Council Page 3 of 4 March 6. 2006 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT #05 -071 WITH HNTB CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,982,996.00 FOR THE FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PS &E SERVICES FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON KLICKITAT AND SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. An ordinance granting a Non exclusive Franchise Agreement to Time Warner Telecom of Washington, LLC. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Assistant City Attorney, Peter Beckwith, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #2114. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported that Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, will be organizing a trip to the Kent Station Project, and the councilmembers were invited to participate. The Tukwila Food Pantry contacted the Mayor and informed him their truck is in need of $9,000 worth of repairs. The vehicle, which is about 22 -28 feet in length, has a refrigeration unit and is used to pick up and deliver food products. The Mayor stated solutions would be pursued to assist with this issue. Councilmember Duffie indicated the DARE graduation will be Tuesday, March 7, 2006. He also indicated he would be attending the NLC (National League of Cities) conference in Washington DC next week. Councilmember Hernandez attended the Equity and Diversity Committee meeting on March 2, 2006. The speaker at the meeting was an individual from the Academy of Languages who provided information on translation and interpretative services. Council President Robertson reported the March 13, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. Several members of the Council will be out of town at the NLC conference. He indicated the interviews for the Council Administrative Assistant position will be conducted on April 14, 2006. He reported that after review of the parliamentary procedures used at Council meetings, there was no basis to make changes. He indicated he will continue to forward all emails that come to the Council, with the exception of SPAM, to all councilmembers. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated the importance of collaboration when responding to email messages. Councilmember Carter reported she attended the Chamber Board Meeting on February 28, 2006 to explain Streamlined Sales Tax. The board voted to support the bill, but at this time it doesn't appear this legislation will be going forward for a vote. Councilmember Haggerton attended the annual board meeting of the Cascade Water Alliance on February 28, 2006. Jay Manning, Director of the Department of Ecology, provided an overview on the history of water supply in the region. Mr. Haggerton will also be attending the NLC conference next week. Council President Robertson expressed appreciation to Councilmember Haggerton for the work he has performed with the Cascade Water Alliance. This organization has made a great deal of positive progress with regard to water related issues. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Councilmember Linder also relayed positive comments regarding the accomplishments of the Cascade Water Alliance. She reported that on March 8, 2006 she would be attending the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee. Councilmember Griffin attended the annual board meeting of the Cascade Water Alliance on February 28, 2006. She complimented Councilmember Haggerton on being elected Secretary Treasurer of the Cascade Water Alliance. She reported the Equity and Diversity Committee will be having their first naturalization day on April 29, 2006. Attorneys and legal representatives have partnered with Hate -Free Zone organizations and will travel to eight different locations in the state of Washington. Showalter Middle School is one of the eight locations selected to host the naturalization day. Legal representatives will provide assistance to individuals who need to complete naturalization paperwork. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator indicated a packet is being developed and will be provided to those councilmembers attending the National League of Cities conference. The packet will include talking points on CDBG matters, telecommunications, broadband, franchise issues, WRIA9, Endangered Species Act, and appropriation requests. d. City Attorney The City Attorney had no report. MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Mullet reported on automobile collisions that have occurred in the City recently. Councilmember Linder stated she was willing to assist with Council Committee issues next week due to the attendance of four councilmembers at the NLC conference. ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 pm MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven IV,'Mullet, Mayor Ut(.. VI Christy O'Flahe'rty, beputy City Clerk] Approved by Council on March 20, 2006 Page 4 of 4 March 6. 2006