HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-02 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
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow,
Public Works Director; Frank Iriarte, Deputy Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community
Development Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance
Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy
O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
October 2, 2006 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
a. Transit Now Campaign: Regional Transportation Improvement District (RTID) Sound Transit
campaigns and high priorities for 2007 legislative session; Rob Johnson, Regional Policy
Director, Transportation Choices Coalition
Rob Johnson, Regional Policy Director for Transportation Choices Coalition provided background
information regarding his organization. The Transportation Choices Coalition was founded in 1993 with a
mission to bring Washingtonians more and better transportation choices, such as real opportunities to
take a bus or a train, ride a bike or walk, as well as drive alone.
Mr. Johnson provided information on the Transit Now initiative that will appear on the ballot on November
7, 2006. The bill has the following major components:
1. Five new bus rapid transit routes in King County
2. Improved service on 40 most congested bus lines
3. New service for growing areas
4. Service partnerships
5. Vanpool and Trip Reduction
This initiative would be beneficial due to projected residential and employment growth in the Puget Sound
area. In the next 25 years, there is an expectation of 1.5 million additional people and 1 million new jobs,
and transportation solutions are essential. If approved this initiative would cost the average household in
King County approximately $25 more a year in sales tax. The amount earmarked for service partnerships
is 90,000 annual hours, and a competitive grant process, through the King County Council, would be
utilized to approve requests.
Mr. Johnson also provided an overview of some of the other transportation related initiatives to be
considered in 2006 -2008.
The Councilmembers thanked Mr. Johnson for the informative presentation, and it was determined a
resolution supporting the Transit Now initiative would be brought back to the Council for consideration.
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b. Citrus Longhorned Beetle Project Washington State Department of Agriculture; Dr. Brad
White, Project Manager and John Lundberg, Public Information Officer
Frank Iriarte, Deputy Public Works Director, introduced Dr. Brad White, Project Manager, and John
Lundberg, Public Information Officer, from the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Iriarte explained that in 2001, five Citrus Longhorned beetles escaped from a Tukwila nursery and
three were captured in Tukwila. This resulted in a quarantine imposed by the Washington State
Department of Agriculture that affected 1000 properties in the City.
Dr. White conveyed there is tentative success regarding the Citrus Longhorned beetle eradication
process that began in Tukwila in 2001. In the summer of 2002, 1000 trees were cut down and destroyed
to prevent the beetle from becoming established in the City. From 2003 -2006, a 3 /4 square mile area near
South 144 Street and Macadam Road has been extensively surveyed; 40,000 trees have been
inspected with no evidence of beetle activity. It is the intent of the Department of Agriculture to repeal the
quarantine in the near future, and the process will take three or four months to complete.
Dr. White also provided information on the tree replacement program. There were 37 private properties
that involved tree removal, and a re- vegetation effort was also implemented. The 37 private property
owners who lost trees were provided 268 vouchers for tree replacement for a total value of $41,450. At
this time approximately half of the vouchers have been redeemed for tree replacement. The vouchers will
expire in August of 2007. On a National level, the speed and efficiency of this beetle eradication effort, by
the City of Tukwila and the State of Washington, is often referred to as the "Tukwila Model."
Councilmember Linder relayed that approximately $20,000 is currently remaining from unclaimed
vouchers for tree replacement. The City has a proposal for a winter garden very near the area affected
by the beetle eradication effort. She suggested possible use of remaining unclaimed funds to assist with
the completion of this garden park as mitigation for those residents most affected by the tree removal.
Sheila Malbrain, 14255 53` Avenue South, inquired as to why the quarantine cannot be lifted immediately
since there has been no evidence of beetles in the past five years. She also asked about the
qualifications of those individuals who inspect the trees.
Dr. White conveyed that the recommendation from the science advisory panel is that investigations be
undertaken for a period of five years. The people who perform the investigative work are trained to
differentiate between conifers and broad leaf trees, and they look at anything that could be a potential
host.
Ms. Malbrain asked about an ornamental asparagus plant that had been promised to them, and Dr. White
indicated it would be forthcoming.
The Councilmembers thanked Dr. White and Mr. Lundberg for their work on this difficult issue and for the
update on the situation. It was suggested an article be placed in the next Hazelnut newsletter.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 9/18/06 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers #326757- 326819 in the amount of $1,170,669.18
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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BID AWARD
Award a contract to Valley Electric Company of Mt. Vernon, Inc., in the amount of $693,081.00 for
the Tukwila Urban Center Signal Interconnect and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO VALLEY ELECTRIC
COMPANY OF MT. VERNON, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $693,081.00 FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN
CENTER SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (ITS)
PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize Mayor to sign Supplement No. 2 to Contract #06 -075 with Jacobs Civil, Inc., in the
amount of $170,863.00 for the Tukwila Urban Center Signal Interconnect and ITS Project.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT #06 -075 WITH JACOBS CIVIL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$170,863.00 FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND ITS PROJECT.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Authorize Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to Contract #05 -085 with Siemens ITC, in the amount
of a fixed fee not to exceed $93,325.00 for part -time on -call construction support services on the
Tukwila Urban Center Signal Interconnect and ITS Project.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #05 -085 WITH SIEMENS ITC, IN THE AMOUNT OF A FIXED
FEE NOT TO EXCEED $93,325.00 FOR PART -TIME ON -CALL CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES ON THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND ITS PROJECT.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
c. A resolution opposing Initiative 933, entitled "An Act Relating to Providing Fairness in
Government Regulation of Property."
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
OPPOSING INITIATIVE 933, ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO PROVIDING FAIRNESS IN
GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF PROPERTY."
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
IN ITS ENTIRETY.*
Councilmember Hernandez indicated it would provide enhanced clarity on this issue for the resolution to
be read in its entirety.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO READ THE
FIRST WHEREAS, THE LAST TWO WHEREAS CLAUSES, AND THE NOW THEREFORE CLAUSE.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION:
DUFFIE YES
HERNANDEZ NO
ROBERTSON YES
CARTER YES
HAGGERTON NO
LINDER YES
GRIFFIN NO
*MOTION CARRIED ON AMENDED MOTION 4 -3.
*MOTION CARRIED ON MAIN MOTION (AS AMENDED) 7 -0.
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City Attorney, Shelley Kerslake, read the proposed resolution per Council motion above.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
The Councilmembers discussed Initiative 933 and information acquired through individual research
regarding the negative impacts of the proposed legislation. It was also conveyed there is a wide ranging
list of local leaders and organizations that oppose this ballot measure.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1613.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet reported that the area formerly called the Wig property or JC Penney's is officially known as
Southcenter Square. The housing project in the area of the Sounder train station is known as Tukwila
Station.
The Mayor displayed a plaque given to the City by the Senior Softball Association in recognition for the
World Championship event held in September. The Seattle Southside Visitor's Information Center
orchestrated this event which provided significant economic benefits to Tukwila and the surrounding area.
There were 220 teams and 6,600 people in the area for this sporting event. There was a total of $21.4
million brought into the local economy by way of hotels, restaurants, car rentals, entertainment, shopping,
and concessions.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie reported on his participation in the September 30, 2006 Domestic Violence
Walkathon as well as an event at the re- opening of McDonalds.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Domestic Violence Walkathon on September 30, 2006 and
toured the Helen Nelsen historical residence in Tukwila on October 2, 2006. Ms. Hernandez offered to
arrange a group tour of the residence, and the Councilmembers responded affirmatively. The available
dates are October 25 26 27 and Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant, will poll the Council for the most
convenient date for the tour.
Council President Robertson also participated in the Domestic Violence Walkathon. He also attended a
recent press briefing in Seattle regarding global warming. Mayor Greg Nickels spoke regarding the
Seattle Climate Action Plan, which contains specific goals to achieve measurable results. Council
President Robertson indicated it would be a good template to use as a starting point for Tukwila on this
issue.
Councilmember Carter indicated it would be helpful if we had a location at City Hall where plaques could
be displayed and viewable by the public. Ms. Carter participated in the Highway 99 Action Committee
cleanup event on September 30, 2006. She reported that she would be traveling to San Francisco
October 5 -7, 2006 to familiarize herself with their passenger only ferry system. The State of Washington
is getting out of the passenger only ferry service, and decisions have to be made on the best way to
facilitate the program.
Councilmember Haggerton thanked Council President Robertson for chairing the upcoming Utilities
Committee Meeting. Mr. Haggerton will also be out of town for the October 9, 2006 Committee of the
Whole Meeting and asked to be excused. On September 27, 2006 he attended the Cascade Water
Alliance Board of Directors meeting in Bellevue and the Domestic Violence Walkathon on September 30,
2006.
Councilmember Griffin attended the Domestic Violence Walkathon on September 30, 2006 and reported
that Tukwila will be receiving a plaque for raising the most money for this event.
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c. Staff
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated the next Tukwila Historical Society meeting will be held on
October 19, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the Foster Library. The group is hoping to attract new members.
Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, distributed the 2007 Preliminary Budgets and indicated a schedule for
review will be forthcoming from the Council Assistant.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Haggerton indicated that Washington State Representative Dave Upthegrove may be in
attendance at the Tukwila Government Affairs Committee on October 3, 2006.
ADJOURNMENT
8:29 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Christy O'Flah- y, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: 10/16/2006