HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-03 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITY OFFICIALS
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
April 3, 2006 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Executive Session 6:15 P.M.
Labor Issue RCW 42.30.110 (1)(a)
Potential Liaitation RCW 42.30.110 (1) (1) 30 minutes
6:15 p.m. Executive session began.
6:45 p.m. Executive session ended.
Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:05 pm. and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy 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; Steve Lancaster, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim
Morrow, Public Works Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief; Christy
O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk.
AMEND AGENDA
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD AN
ITEM UNDER #7 (NEW BUSINESS) CONCERNING POTENTIAL LEGAL ACTION FOR THE
CASCADE VIEW PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Recognition of Officer Gerry Myklebust for 30 years of service to the City of Tukwila Police
Department
Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief, introduced Officer Gerry Myklebust. Officer Myklebust has served the
Tukwila Police Department for 30 years in the areas of patrol, canine, and crime prevention. He has
professional credentials from the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners as a Crime
Prevention Specialist, Supervisory Certificate from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training
Commission, and he is active in the Washington State Crime Prevention Association.
Officer Myklebust thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the Tukwila community.
b. Presentation of Medal of Valor to Officer Alan Baalaer
David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Officer Alan Baalaer and his family. On February 2, 2006 Officer
Baalaer responded to a call wherein a handcuffed suspect jumped into the river. Officer Baalaer
immediately followed into the river, which was over the heads of the suspect and himself. While weighted
down with police gear, he was able to pull the suspect up and out of the water and on to the bank. Officer
Baalaer went above and beyond to save a life and demonstrated unselfishness and courage in the line of
duty.
Chief Haynes presented Officer Alan Baalaer with the Medal of Valor. Officer Baalaer indicated there is
no price on human life and thanked the Chief, Mayor and Council for this honor. He also expressed
appreciation to the Tukwila Police Guild for bringing his wife and children from Detroit for the ceremony.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS
a. A proclamation designating April, 2006, Records and Information Management month
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO HAVE THE PROCLAMATION READ IN ITS
ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Mayor Mullet read a proclamation designating April, 2006, as Records and Information Management
Month.
b. Appointment to Sister Cities Committee; Sharon Baker Myklebust, Position #1; term expires
12/31/06 (fills unexpired term)
Steve Lancaster, Acting City Administrator, introduced Sharon Baker Myklebust.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO APPOINT SHARON BAKER
MYKLEBUST TO POSITION #1 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE; TERM EXPIRES 12/31/06.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
c. Appointment to Planning Commission; Chuck Parrish, Position #1; term expires 3/31/10
Steve Lancaster, Acting City Administrator, introduced Chuck Parrish.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPOINT CHUCK PARRISH TO POSITION
#1 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION; TERM EXPIRES 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Bob Hasegawa, State Representative, District 11, 1511 South Ferdinand, Seattle, gave an overview of
recent activity in the legislature to include civil rights, education, and transportation issues.
a. Approval of Minutes: 3/20/06 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers. #322506 322804 in the amount of $951,643.15
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Authorize the Mayor to sign two 2 -year blanket consultant contracts (one for City- funded projects and one
for federally- funded projects) with KBA, Anchor Environmental, Jacobs, DMJM Harris and CH2M Hill for
2006 -2007 Construction Management Services.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
TWO 2 -YEAR BLANKET CONSULTANT CONTRACTS (ONE FOR CITY FUNDED PROJECTS AND
ONE FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS) WITH KBA, ANCHOR ENVIRONMENTAL, JACOBS,
DMJM HARRIS AND CH2M HILL FOR 2006 -2007 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS (Added per motion on Page 1)
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INITIATE LEGAL ACTION, IF NECESSARY, TO ENFORCE EASEMENT RIGHTS RELATED TO THE
CASCADE VIEW PROJECT, PHASE III. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
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Mayor Mullet reported the city has officially started issuing Plumbing Permits.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez distributed copies of new citizenship class flyers. She also provided an
updated version of the Equity and Diversity Committee brochure.
Council President Robertson thanked Councilmembers Hernandez and Griffin for their work on the Equity
and Diversity Committee.
Councilmember Carter reported she was part of a group that met with the Governor regarding an
annexation bill. The governor signed the bill on March 30, 2006. She also attended a PSRC General
Assembly Meeting and Vision 2020 awards. Kent station received an award at this event. On March 31
she attended the AWC Benefit Trust mini retreat. She reported the Governor did not sign the bill giving
special purpose districts the right to seek services from MRSC.
Councilmember Haggerton will be attending the upcoming City of Newcastle Council Meeting to introduce
technicians from the Cascade Water Alliance to discuss the effects of pipeline routing. In the near future,
Hugh Spitzer will be making a presentation to the Tukwila City Council regarding the Cascade Water
Alliance bond issue.
Councilmember Griffin attended the AWC Economic Development Workshop on March 31, 2006. She
has received notification from the NLC (National League of Cities) that she has been appointed to the
NLC Council on Youth, Education and Families for 2006. She also thanked Councilmember Hernandez
for her work on the Equity and Diversity Committee.
c. Staff
The staff had no report.
d. City Attorney
The City Attorney had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Mullet referenced the recent settlement the Muckleshoot Tribe made with the City of Seattle
regarding the Cedar River. An increase in water rates is expected since Tukwila does purchase water
from Seattle through the Cascade Water Alliance. This may mean a 3 -4% rate increase for each of the
next three years. There are some unfunded mandates required by the state that will require additional
funding as well. Staff members from the Public Works Department will compile a detailed report on this
issue.
Councilmember Carter referenced the upcoming joint meeting with the Tukwila School Board. She would
like to see the topic of cooperation and communication on the agenda.
Councilmember Duffie indicated that Tukwila Elementary School is having a science fair and is in need of
judges.
ADJOURNMENT
8:00 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
SING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Steven M. M let, Mayor
Christy O'Flaherty,, )epu '(y City Clerk
APPROVED: April 17, 2006