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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-17 Regular MinutesCITY OFFICIALS Do Nothing Low Medium Medium High High TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL July 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 7:06 pm and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL 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; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Sound Transit 2 Update; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, provided an update regarding Sound Transit 2 (ST2). Sound Transit has presented multiple funding scenarios for consideration, as follows: Construction of a permanent Sounder train station near West Valley Highway, to be completed in a timeframe of 2008 -2014, exists in the medium, medium high and high funding scenarios. All other scenarios would push the construction of a permanent station off until 2015 -2021. Sound Transit is considering plans that would allow sub areas to pay for projects that benefit that sub area, even if they are located outside the sub area. Voters will be faced with decisions regarding funding of the Sound Transit 2 project as well as Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) projects. Issues for Council consideration regarding Sound Transit 2 (ST2) include the following: 1. Can an average annual tax rate increase of $320 per household for ST2 and RTID be supported? Note: this includes a 0.5% sales tax increase ($125.00 per household per year) for ST2; a 0.1% sales tax increase ($25 per household per year) and a 0.8% MVET ($170 per household per year) for RTID. 2. What is the appropriate tax rate for the joint ST2 /RTID package? 3. There are other King County initiatives that are being proposed that would compete for taxpayers' support Transit Now is proposed as a 0.1 sales tax increase ($25 per household per year); and King County Flood Management Initiative for levee construction, maintenance is proposed as a property tax increase ($15 to $20 per household per year). City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes 4. What is South County Area Transportation Board's (SCATBd) preferred terminus for light rail? Note: The highest ST2 tax rate proposes to extend Tight rail as far south as the Port of Tacoma by also using Pierce County sub area contributions. 5. What other projects need to be in a funding package? Note: Tukwila's permanent commuter rail station is included in the Low, Medium, Medium High, and High scenarios, but is proposed to be pushed off until 2015 to 2021 in the Low and Medium scenario and moved forward to 2008 -2014 in the Medium High and High scenarios. Issues for Council consideration regarding the Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID) include the following: 1. How should the "Blueprint for Progress" be adjusted to shift more money to SR -520, in order to complete the project as directed by the State Legislature? 2. Should additional taxes be recommended to fully fund the SR -520 project? 3. Should other projects be added to the list? If so, what projects and how should they be funded? Sound Transit is striving to make a policy decision in the near future, so the voters can then be presented with a combined roads (RTID) and transit package (Sound Transit 2) in 2007. After that time, roads and transit packages could be broken apart. It is then possible that voters could pick and choose individual projects rather than a total package concept. Councilmember Carter will be attending an upcoming SCATBd meeting where specific issues for area cities will be discussed. Direction is being requested from Council to determine those items of highest priority for the City of Tukwila. Discussion ensued regarding regional transportation issues and needs. The Mayor and City Councilmembers emphasized the necessity of a permanent Sounder Train Station being constructed near the West Valley Highway and the old Longacres site. Tukwila agreed to a temporary station in good faith with the understanding a permanent station would be forthcoming in the near future. It was determined that the top priority, with regard to Sound Transit 2 for the City of Tukwila, is the construction of a permanent train station in 2008. PROCLAMATION/APPOINTMENT Parks Recreation promotion announcement; Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director, introduced Dave Johnson, newly promoted Recreation Superintendent. Dave is a graduate of Western Washington University with a degree in Parks and Recreation. He has worked at the Tukwila Community Center for the past 14 years as a Recreation Coordinator in charge of facilities and adult programs. Dave thanked the Mayor and Council for this new challenge in his career. CITIZEN COMMENTS Page 2 of 5 July 17. 2006 Georgina Kerr, 3434 South 116 Street, spoke regarding recent citizen communications with Sue Comis from Sound Transit. These conversations have been beneficial for local residents who are dealing with the noise and disruption of the construction associated with the Sound Transit development. Councilmember Linder indicated that Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant, is available as a contact for Ms. Kerr and other area residents regarding Sound Transit issues. Councilmember Haggerton thanked Ms. Kerr for her attendance at the recent event involving King County Councilmembers and encouraged the continued sharing of viewpoints and opinions on local issues. Joanna McManus, 5610 South 133 Street, relayed that the sewer construction in the Allentown area is going very well. The construction workers have been very accommodating to local residents, and they do not begin work activities before 7:00 am each day. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, referenced a recent Seattle Times newspaper article regarding real estate in local area communities. Information for each area city was broken down, but Tukwila was not shown in the list. The Riverton area and Boulevard Park were noted, yet Tukwila was absent. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator stated she will be meeting with a new reporter for the Seattle Times, and this issue will be addressed. CONSENT AGENDA Page 3 of 5 July 17. 2006 a. Approval of Minutes: July 10, 2006 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers: #324833 #325086 in the amount of $1,575,520.79 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment to Organizational Capacity Building Interlace' Agreement between the City of Tukwila and the City of Federal Way MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution ratifying King County Ordinance No. 15426, adopting Growth Management Planning Council Motions 05 -1 and 05 -2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RATIFYING TWO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES FOR KING COUNTY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KING COUNTY GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLANNING COUNCIL. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City Attorney, Shelley Kerslake, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NUMBER 1609. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Abacus Engineered Systems in the amount of $50,485.00 for design services for the Standby Power Upgrade Project MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ABACUS ENGINEERED SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,485.00 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE STANDBY POWER UPGRADE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 2 to Contract No. 06 -047 with DMJM Harris, Inc., in the amount of $62,700.00, for 2006 Small Drainage Program Construction Management Services MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 06 -047 WITH DMJM HARRIS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,700.00 FOR 2006 SMALL DRAINAGE PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported that he and Council President Robertson testified in front of the King County Council on July 17, 2006 regarding the countywide flood control measure. This would involve the creation of a new flood control zone district. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes b. City Council Page 4 of 5 July 17. 2006 Councilmember Carter suggested an article be placed in the next Hazelnut newsletter regarding this issue. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, indicated a briefing regarding flood management would be forthcoming in the next couple of weeks. Mayor Mullet stated a letter has been sent regarding the Tukwila Valley South project outlining a 2007 construction schedule. The City will need to hear back from the owner in order to proceed any further on the project. Councilmember Duffie attended the July 11, 2006 event at the Tukwila School District offices that included King County Councilmembers Julia Patterson and Dow Constantine. Mr. Duffie also attended the All Nations Cup event at Starfire Sports Complex on July 14, 2006. Councilmember Hernandez reported that an intern in the Department of Community Development with a degree in landscape architecture will be conducting a study of the Tukwila Pond. Council President Robertson attended the All Nations Cup event on July 14, 2006. Mr. Robertson reported he has met with staff members from the Police Department regarding a process for use by the Council regarding police related issues. Additional information will be forthcoming to the Council. Councilmember Carter attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting on July 13, 2006. The members signed off on projects that receive federal funding. Ms. Carter objected to the use of federal funds being used to retrofit WSDOT vehicles with equipment that reduces the emission of particulates. Ms. Carter conveyed this use did not fit the criteria established for utilization of these funds. Ms. Carter also attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the All Nations Cup event, and the CAST Performance. She reported that the changes to the ethics code will be forthcoming to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. Council President Robertson conveyed it was his understanding the ethics code issue was to come forward to a Regular Meeting. Discussion took place among the Councilmembers, and consensus existed to forward changes to the ethics code to a Regular Meeting. Councilmember Haggerton attended the July 11, 2006 event with King County Councilmembers Julia Patterson and Dow Constantine. He complimented Councilmember Duffie for his expertise in conducting that meeting. Mr. Haggerton reported the Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for July 18, 2006 has been cancelled. Councilmember Linder also attended the July 11, 2006 event involving members of the King County Council. This event has prompted a meeting with various individuals regarding the resolution of animal control issues. On July 12, 2006 Ms. Linder attended the South King County Economic Development Initiative meeting where the topic of "branding" for area cities was discussed. Ms. Linder reported that some suburban cities have provided their response to the DEIS for Vision 2020 and inquired as to Tukwila's response. Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, indicated a letter is being drafted at this time. Councilmember Linder referenced information from the City of Renton regarding an annual curbside garbage pickup. This would be particularly beneficial for those citizens who do not own trucks to take items to a transfer station. Councilmember Griffin indicated there will be a work party on Saturday, July 22, 2006 on Grandmother's Hill for invasive plant removal. The event runs from 10:00 -1:00 and snacks will be provided. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, stated the Council has been provided information on Initiative 933, the Property Fairness Act. It was determined this issue would be discussed at a future City Council Meeting. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes d. City Attorney The City Attorney had no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie indicated a citizen asked him if items were not sold at the Community Garage Sale, would the City pick them up. Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, indicated that is not a practice of the City, but would look into the situation. Councilmember Carter relayed that it was beneficial to convey to King County Councilmembers Patterson and Constantine the contribution the City makes toward the Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration. Mayor Mullet reminded everyone it is still possible to utilize the City's pea patch for cultivating vegetables. ADJOURNMENT 8:56 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. }P tL IV\ `\r1 a.S.Lc+ Steven M. Mullet, Mayor 7 Christy O'Flah6rfy, Deputy City Cle`r c APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 3 /7/06 Page 5 of 5 Julv 17. 2006