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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-16 Regular MinutesREGULAR 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 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; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace, Deputy Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Specialist; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. AMEND AGENDA SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL October 16, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO MOVE ITEM #11 EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8B; AND MOVE #7E CONTINUATION OF REVIEW OF 2007 PROPOSED BUDGET AND CIP TO FOLLOW #11 EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. a. Introduction of new Parks Recreation employee: DeForrest Phelps, Youth and Teen Program Coordinator Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, introduced DeForrest Phelps, Youth and Teen Program Coordinator. Mr. Phelps graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in childhood psychology and was previously employed by the City of Kent. Mr. Phelps conveyed his enthusiasm for his position at the Community Center, and the Councilmembers welcomed him to the City. b. U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement: Kim Drury, City of Seattle, Office of Sustainability and Environment Kim Drury from the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment utilized a Powerpoint presentation to illustrate various aspects of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Ms. Drury stated the problem of global warming is no longer a fringe issue and has become a mainstream topic of importance. Opinion polls from 2006 indicate 76% of Americans want immediate action to address the problem of global warming. The Cascade mountain snow pack is a source of water supply and hydroelectric power in the Pacific Northwest, and it has shown a 50% decline from 1950 -1999. On February 16, 2005, Mayor Greg Nickels launched a Climate Protection Initiative, inviting U.S. Mayors to sign a Climate Protection Agreement. Mayor Nickels also appointed a Green Ribbon Commission to provide recommendations and suggestions to combat the issue of global warming. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes October 16, 2006 The vision of this effort includes reduced dependence on cars; increased fuel efficiency and biofuels use; and more efficient homes and businesses. It also involves calling upon Federal and State government to adopt policies; urging Congress to pass legislation; and encouraging local communities to take action toward reducing global warming. Cities throughout the country and the Pacific Northwest have chosen to sign the agreement. Mayor Mullet indicated the agreement and green ribbon commission findings will be reviewed and considered by the City. The Mayor and Councilmembers asked clarifying questions of Ms. Drury and thanked her for the informative and enlightening presentation. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS Human Services Advisory Board: Ken Heikkila, Pos. #2; term expires 4/30/07 (fills vacancy) Gary Vanderhoff, Pos. #7; term expires 4/30/09 (reappointment) Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, introduced Dr. Ken Heikkila, Student Services Director, at Tukwila School District, and Reverend Gary Vanderhoff from the Neighborhood Life Center. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT KEN HEIKKILA TO POSITION #2 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 4/30/07. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO RE- APPOINT GARY VANDERHOFF TO POSITION #7 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING 4/30/09. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Councilmember Carter inquired as to whether there are other vacancies on the Human Services Advisory Board. Ms. Boykan indicated there is an opening for a citizen as well as a vacancy for a representative to focus on healthcare concerns. The Councilmembers thanked Dr. Heikkila and Reverend Vanderhoff for their willingness to provide this necessary service to the City. CITIZEN COMMENTS Linda Smith, Seattle Jaycee Bingo, 11030 East Marginal Way South, spoke regarding the need for gambling tax relief for their organization, which has been in business for 30 years. She has provided information to the Finance Department regarding this issue. They were unable to get a moratorium from the Washington State Gambling Commission, and without assistance, Seattle Jaycee's gambling license will be suspended in February, 2007. Councilmember Carter conveyed that additional information is necessary regarding all aspects of this matter as well as the advantages to Tukwila citizens. Mayor Mullet indicated he would undertake further review of the situation. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: 10/02/06 (Regular). b. Approval of vouchers: #326820- #327142 in the amount of $1,769,749.82 c. Accept as complete the 2005 Small Drainage Program Project with Dennis R. Craig Construction, Inc.; authorize release of retainage subject to standard claim and lien release procedures. (Final cost of project: $388,019.56). d. Accept as complete the Strander Boulevard Storm Drainage and Pump Station #17 Project with Frank Coluccio Construction Company; authorize release of the retainage bond subject to standard claim and lien release procedures. (Final cost of project: $1,547,185.04). City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes October 16, 2006 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS An ordinance amending the Tukwila Zoning Code to regulate the siting of wireless communication facilities. The Planning Commission considered this issue on 5/25/06, 6/22/06, and 7/27/06. The Commission has recommended the approval of a Wireless Telecommunications Chapter to regulate the placement, location, and design of future wireless telecommunication facilities (cell antennas) within the City. The City Council also considered this issue at the 9/11/06 Committee of the Whole meeting. Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner, reviewed the informational memo in the agenda packet to address items that were raised at the September 11, 2006 meeting. Mr. Miles indicated a fee resolution will be brought forward to the Council at a later date. New permits were created based on this ordinance that will require an update to the fee resolution. 7:50.12 pm: Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. 7:50.29 pm: No citizen comments were received, and Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance amending the Tukwila Zoning Code to regulate the siting of wireless communication facilities (see Public Hearing above). AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA'S ZONING CODE TO REGULATE THE SITING OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2135. b. A resolution joining the National League of Cities' "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities." A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RE- AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION; AND JOINING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES IN THEIR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF OUR COMMUNITIES. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Carter clarified that this resolution conveys the intent to work toward inclusiveness and is not a declaration of achievement. Councilmember Hernandez stated this resolution was also endorsed City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 Citv Council Reaular Meetino Minutes October 16. 2006 by the Equity and Diversity Commission. The Councilmembers discussed ways to publicize the resolution, including a possible press release, Hazelnut article, and conferring with the National League of Cities on media release ideas. The Mayor indicated he would pursue options for publicizing the information. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1614. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign the WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement for Green River, Duwamish, and Central Puget Sound Watersheds. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE WRIA 9 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR GREEN RIVER, DUWAMISH, AND CENTRAL PUGET SOUND WATERSHEDS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. A resolution in support of the Transit Now Initiative. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE "TRANSIT NOW" INITIATIVE. 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 ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1615. NEW BUSINESS a. A resolution ordering the cancellation of outstanding claims /payroll checks issued prior to July 1, 2005 and gift certificates issued prior to July 1, 2004. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING CLAIMS /PAYROLL CHECKS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1616. b. A resolution regarding annual write -off of accounts receivable and return check write -offs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF PAST DUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON 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 ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1617. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes October 16. 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION Pending Litigation; pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) (15 minutes) Per Motion to AMEND AGENDA on Page 1 8:07 MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO TAKE A FIVE MINUTE BREAK AND THEN CONVENE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Executive Session Began: 8:11 pm Executive Session Ended: 8:24 pm 8:25 The Regular Meeting was reconvened for review of the 2007 Proposed Budget CIP. (Per Motion to AMEND AGENDA on Page 1). Mayor Mullet excused himself from the meeting and left the Council Chambers. Council President Robertson presided over the remainder of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued. e. Continuation of review of 2007 Proposed Budget CIP. Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, introduced each of the following sections of the budget for review by the City Council. The Councilmembers discussed the items and asked for clarification from staff as needed. Council amendments or additions to the preliminary budget were noted by the Finance Director and departmental staff members. Human Services pg. 36 -37 Human Services Agencies pg. 181 -182 PW Administration /Streets PW Budget pg. 117 -135 Residential Streets Budget pg. 138 -139 Bridaes Comm Streets Budget pg. 140 -142 Facilities 302 Fund Budget pg. 150 General Gov 303 Fund Budget pg. 151 Eauip Rental 501 Fund Budget pg. 173 -175 Capital Items Summary Da. 179 -180 9:40 Councilmember Linder excused herself and left the meeting. REPORTS a. Mayor In Mayor Mullet's absence, Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, conveyed that gifts from our Sister City of Miyoshi -shi (Ikawa) are available for viewing. She also reported that Mayor Mullet will be out of town October 18 -20, 2006 for a conference in Vancouver, Canada. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes October 16, 2006 b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported that his family hosted two female students from Japan during the Sister City exchange visit. He attended the Sister Cities Banquet on October 15, 2006 and was very impressed with the Japanese speaker. Councilmember Hernandez attended the October 10, 2006 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and was present to greet the Japanese visitors on October 12, 2006. She also attended the October 15, 2006 Sister Cities Banquet, where 15 year old Chisato Tochisaka from Ikawa Junior High School gave an excellent speech and received a standing ovation. Ms. Tochisaka had wanted to come to Tukwila since her mother visited the City in a cultural exchange when she was in junior high school. Ms. Hernandez also attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting on October 13, 2006. She reported that the Historical Society will meet October 19, 2006 at the Foster Library. Councilmember Carter expressed thanks to Bev Willison and the Sister Cities Committee for the work that went into the recent visit by Japanese students and adults. On October 10, 2006 she attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and the AWC Legislative Sub committee meeting on General Government on October 11, 2006. On October 12, 2006 she attended the Transportation Policy Board meeting and the Vision 2030 working group on October 13, 2006. Councilmember Haggerton expressed thanks to the other Councilmembers for filling in for him while he attended a recent class reunion. Councilmember Griffin reported that her family hosted Japanese students during the recent Sister Cities visit. She expressed thanks to Bev Willison for her work in making this event a success. Council President Robertson distributed a page from the 1996 Capital Improvement Plan highlighting funding allocations for residential streets and arterial streets. He pointed out differences between today's budget allocations and those from 10 years ago. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, reported there were approximately 7 adults and 40 students who visited from Japan. She expressed appreciation to the Sister Cities Committee, staff members, and outside agencies such as the Port of Seattle and SeaTac Airport for their assistance with the event. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 9:56 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. tfv Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christy O'Flaherty,`Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/6/2006