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Home My WebLink About2006-08-21 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:04 pm and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL 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. CITY OFFICIALS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL August 21, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 PM Pending Litigation; pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Executive Session Start: 6:30 pm Executive Session End: 6:52 pm Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Public Works Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; David Haynes, Police Chief; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REVERSE ITEMS 2A AND 2B UNDER SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Introduction of New Employee: Kate Frandsen, Police Records Specialist (2B per above motion) David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Kate Frandsen, Police Records Specialist. Kate worked for Northwest Airlines for 40 years, and ended her career with the airlines as the Complaint Department Supervisor. She has an AA Degree from Highline Community College. Ms. Frandsen indicated she looks forward to her new career in the Tukwila Police Department. The Councilmembers welcomed Ms. Frandsen to the City. Oath of Office administered to Officer Brian Jordan, Tukwila Police Department (2A per above motion) David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Brian Jordan, Tukwila Police Officer. Mr. Jordan worked as a police officer in New York and New Jersey. He has a Bachelor's Degree from Gonzaga University. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Brian Jordan, Tukwila Police Officer, Badge #171. The Councilmembers welcomed Officer Jordan to the City. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes Auoust 21, 2006 APPOINTMENTS Reappointment of Nancy Damon to Position #6 on the Equity Diversity Commission MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT NANCY DAMON TO POSITION #6 ON THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Linda Smith, Seattle Jaycee Bingo, 11030 East Marginal Way South, reiterated the need for gambling tax relief for their non profit organization. Seattle Jaycee Bingo is down in revenues due to gambling taxes, and this makes them non compliant based on regulations from the Washington State Gambling Commission. The smoking ban has had a very negative impact on their organization. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 8/7/06 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #325644 #325975 in the amount of $1,881,874.66 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARD Award a contract to Lakeside Industries in the amount of $723,105 for the 2006 Overlay and Repair Program MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $723,105 FOR THE 2006 OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, granting a non exclusive franchise to AT &T Corporation. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO AT &T CORP., LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City Attorney, Shelley Kerslake, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NUMBER 2128. b. Authorize the Mayor to initiate a Government Access Channel with Comcast and determine a funding option for payment of capital costs. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO INITIATE A GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL WITH COMCAST AND DETERMINE A FUNDING OPTION FOR PAYMENT OF CAPITAL COSTS.* City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes Aucust 21. 2006 Councilmember Haggerton conveyed that this issue was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on August 8, 2006 and at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 14, 2006. Mr. Haggerton stated it was the Council's perception to choose funding option #2 to have the capital costs of $25,000 paid for by subscribers paying $.25 a month for up to two years. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement #1 with KBA, Inc., not to exceed $114,054 for construction management and inspection services for the 2006 Overlay and Repair Program. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #1 WITH KBA, INC., NOT TO EXCEED $114,054 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2006 OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Authorize the transfer of funds to allow construction of the Fort Dent Park Sanitary Sewer System for a total project cost of $917,500. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THE FORT DENT PARK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $917,500.* Councilmember Linder thanked the staff for the additional time and effort required to work through this issue. Councilmember Carter expressed concern about taking money from other projects, but noted the high priority of this situation. She inquired as to how long the project would take to complete. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, indicated the intent is for the project to be completed in approximately six months. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO SUSPEND REPORTS.* ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE Yes HERNANDEZ No ROBERTSON No CARTER No HAGGERTON Yes LINDER Yes GRIFFIN No *MOTION FAILED 4 -3. a. Mayor There was no report. b. City Council Councilmember Duffle attended the Sound Transit tour on August 18, 2006 and found it to be very informative. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 21, 2006 Councilmember Hernandez participated in the Southwest King County Chamber meeting on August 16, 2006, and she attended the Historical Society meeting on August 17, 2006. She also attended the Sound Transit tour on August 18, 2006. Councilmember Carter attended the August 15, 2006 AWC Legislative Committee meeting. She will be meeting with the Fire Chief on possible changes to State legislation to provide immunity regarding fire response times. On August 17, 2006 she participated in the Economic Development breakfast. She also attended the Sound Transit tour on August 18, 2006 and the Tukwila Car Show on August 19, 2006. Councilmember Griffin attended the August 16, 2006 Library Advisory Board meeting. She indicated that circulation was up by 30% at the Foster Library and 26% at the Tukwila Library from the same time last year. The Library Advisory Board members would like to see renewed interest in the "Friends of the Library" association. Ms. Griffin also attended the Sound Transit Tour on August 18, 2006. She reported that on November 4, 2006 from 11:00 -2:00 pm, both libraries will have "Ready to Read" celebrations. Winnie the Pooh will be at the Foster Library and Hank the Cow Dog will be at the Tukwila Library. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Duffie referenced that Interstate 5 was completely shut down today due to the funeral procession for a fallen Seattle police officer. ADJOURNMENT 7:46 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 2 N t&A. k Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christy O'Flalae y, Deput r City Clerk APPROVED EY THE CITY COUNCIL: 9/5/06