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Home My WebLink About2006-05-01 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL May 1, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION Labor Issue; pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Executive Session Began: 6:27 pm Executive Session Ended: 6:30 pm CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, Acting 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; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director; Curt Chandler, Golf Maintenance Supervisor. AMEND AGENDA MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADD THE ADMINISTRATIVE/ TECHNICAL /PROFESSIONAL/SUPERVISORY, AND MAINTENANCE/TRADES LABOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 763 AND THE CITY OF TUKWILA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008, TO TONIGHT'S AGENDA UNDER NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. Appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Liz Bolian, General Manager, Best Western River's Edge. NOTE: This item was postponed until the appointee could arrive at the meeting. It follows Citizen Comments. b. A proclamation designating the week of April 30 -May 6, 2006, Municipal Clerks Week. Mayor Mullet read a proclamation, in its entirety, declaring the period April 30 -May 6, 2006 as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Tukwila. He presented the proclamation to Christy O'Flaherty, Acting City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS David Fenton, 14201 42 Avenue South, spoke regarding the South 144 Street project (heading east) and loss of the left turn lane during construction. Traffic problems are occurring due to the lane reduction, and he inquired as to whether that would be resolved. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, indicated a left City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes turn lane is part of the final construction project, and he would look into the possibility of temporary striping. Mr. Fenton also asked if all the work has been completed on the South 144 Street hill (upward) and if that area will be repaved. Mr. Morrow indicated that area would be repaved. Councilmember Duffie suggested the potholes in that area be filled, and Mr. Morrow stated he would look into the issue. Mr. Fenton asked if the City has taken any steps regarding mitigating the high cost of gasoline with regard to City business, especially regarding Police and Fire. Mayor Mullet stated discussions on that issue have not occurred at this time. ITEM 2A FROM PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS ABOVE a. Appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; Liz Bolian, General Manager, Best Western River's Edge. Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager, introduced Liz Bolian, General Manager of Best Western River's Edge. Ms. Kertzman conveyed that she has worked with Ms. Bolian for the past seven years. Ms. Bolian was a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce and also served on the SeaTac Hotel Motel Advisory Committee. Ms. Bolian thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT LIZ BOLIAN TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 4/17/06 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers: #323121 323429 in the amount of $1,001,146.08 c. Authorize the Mayor to submit an application for Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) for the 2007 Minor Home Repair Program in the amount of $57,000.00. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARDS Page 2 of 5 May 1. 2006 a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Corsair Construction for the Council Chambers remodel for cabinetry, carpentry, and painting in the amount of $176,538.88. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CORSAIR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS REMODEL FOR CABINETRY, CARPENTRY, AND PAINTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,538.88. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Golf Pumping Services, LLC for the Foster Golf Links irrigation filter replacement in the amount of $34,610.00. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on April 25, 2006. The committee recommended approval and forwarded this item directly to the Regular Meeting due to the urgency of the issue. The Foster Golf Links irrigation system filters are budgeted and scheduled for replacement. Six qualified contractors from the Small Works Roster were asked to bid on the project. Golf Pumping Services, LLC was the lower bid at $34,610 plus WSST. The CIP budget was $35,000 total and after sales tax and a 5% contingency fund, the total is $39,538.46. The balance or shortfall of the total project is $4,538.46 and will be taken from the Foster Golf maintenance operating budget. City of Tukwila Citv Council Reaular Meetina Minutes b. Tukwila Village discussion of mixed -use, townhome concept, Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator. Page 3 of 5 Mav 1. 2006 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH GOLF PUMPING SERVICES, LLC FOR THE FOSTER GOLF LINKS IRRIGATION FILTER REPLACEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,610.00 PLUS WSST.* Councilmember Linder indicated it was her understanding if the filters are not replaced in a timely manner, damage could be incurred at the Golf Course. Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director, affirmed the system is failing and requires replacement as soon as possible. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with HDR Engineering regarding new drinking water requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $66,358.00. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING REGARDING NEW DRINKING WATER REQUIREMENTS FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,358.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, provided background information regarding the Tukwila Village site (South 144 Street and Tukwila International Blvd). He utilized a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate various styles of townhome developments. Townhomes being considered for the Tukwila Village development would range in price from $250,000 to $350,000. Mr. Speck requested the Councilmembers consider how well a mixed -use concept, that includes townhomes, a plaza, retail and other commercial uses, fulfills the City's vision for the Tukwila Village site. Discussion ensued regarding the PowerPoint presentation and possible options for developing the site. The Councilmembers conveyed the importance of factoring in a location for the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), the library, and a plaza. Mr. Speck pointed out possible location options for the NRC as well as a plaza area. He indicated staff from the King County Library System would be involved in discussions about a location within the Tukwila Village site. There were comments from Councilmembers indicating interest in the townhome concepts that were presented as well as interest in seeing a design that includes the retail component of the project. There was some concern about placing housing on a five -lane highway, but the Councilmembers were in favor of the idea of homeownership options. The Councilmembers emphasized the necessity for a high quality development, and the need to attract "neighborhood, non traditional" businesses. Mayor Mullet indicated zoning code changes may be required to accommodate the development plans. Mr. Speck explained the options available regarding this issue: 1. Sell property "as is" to highest bidder 2. Continue evaluating our options 3. Explore this mixed -use, townhome concept o Staff would return to Council with recommendations on next steps If the decision is made to proceed with #3, the following steps would be followed: Select a developer Negotiate a development agreement Council approve /reject agreement Normal development review Mr. Speck relayed that if Option #3 is chosen, a developer would be selected to explore the concept, and the City would work exclusively with that developer during a specified time frame. The City would not be City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes committed to that developer except during the exploration phase. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated the City would not be bound to any one developer after the term of the agreement had expired. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO PURSUE OPTION #3— "EXPLORE THIS MIXED -USE, TOWNHOME CONCEPT" REGARDING THE TUKWILA VILLAGE SITE. NEW BUSINESS (ADDED PER AGENDA AMENDMENT ABOVE) MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL /PROFESSIONAL/SUPERVISORY, AND MAINTENANCE/TRADES LABOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 763 AND THE CITY OF TUKWILA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Page 4 of 5 Mav 1, 2006 Mayor Mullet indicated there was a fire over the weekend at the Canyon Estates Condominiums. Some citizens were displaced, and the Red Cross is handling the situation. He also indicated he is continuing to pursue information regarding the coyote issue. He has been in contact with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to arrange a meeting with the City Council. Councilmember Linder indicated a representative from the Department of Fish and Wildlife should be in attendance at the Backyard Wildlife Festival. Mayor Mullet conveyed that he and Derek Speck had a meeting with two mayors from Chile. While Chile is smaller than Washington State, it has a higher population. This was the fourth time individuals from another country have contacted the City to discuss economic development issues. Tukwila has earned respect for having an interesting business model. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie stated the National Day of Prayer is May 4, 2006 at NOON at the Tukwila City Hall flagpole. Councilmember Hernandez attended the April 27, 2006 Multicultural Action Committee World Fair event. She also went to the Historical Society meeting, and it was well attended. The Historical Society members have expressed interest in assisting with the Centennial celebration. Council President Robertson thanked the staff for their assistance with the "meet the finalists" event for the Council Assistant position. He indicated he would be meeting with the City Administrator regarding a process for handling and documenting citizen comments and potential actions and activities of the Council. Councilmember Carter attended the King County Caucus of the Transportation Policy Board on April 26, 2006. Twelve projects were narrowed down for the regional competition, and Tukwila and Renton both had projects move forward. She also attended the Tukwila Community School's Collaboration (TCSC) open house event. Ms. Carter will be out of town the rest of the week at the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium Conference in Monterey, California. Councilmember Haggerton attended the April 26, 2006 Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) Board Meeting. He stated the recent bond sale went well, and the CWA will be receiving revenues of $57 million. He attended the April 27, 2006 Allentown Foster Point Sewer System community meeting which was well attended and well organized by staff. On April 28, 2006 he attended a meeting regarding telecommunications issues and the effects of the proposed Telecommunications Act on municipalities. Councilmember Linder attended the April 27, 2006 Allentown Foster Point Sewer System community meeting and felt it was very productive. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 5 of 5 May 1. 2006 Councilmember Griffin attended the April 27, 2006 Multicultural Action Committee World Fair event. She reported that parents from a Latino task force will be addressing the Equity Diversity Committee on May 4, 2006 at Showalter Middle School at 5:00 pm. c. Staff The City Administrator had no report. d. City Attorney The City Attorney had no report. ADJOURNMENT 9:26 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor e�U (2 F GA) Christy O'Flahertki,/beputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: May 15, 2006