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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-06 Regular MinutesCITY OFFICIALS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 6, 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 7:07 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. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Chris Flores, Assistant Fire Chief; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Rick Still, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Malcolm Neely, Aquatics Coordinator; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Special awards presented by Chief Nick Olivas to: Battalion Chief David Ewing and Firefighter Rich Rees. Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, introduced Battalion Chief David Ewing and Firefighter Rich Rees, who are being presented with medals of merit. Chief Olivas provided information regarding the incident for which Chief Ewing and Firefighter Rees were nominated. On April 9, 1998, at 4:36 am, a small Cessna Aircraft was blown off course during a routine landing at Boeing Field. The Cessna had inadvertently fallen into the turbulence caused by a wide bodied jet which had just taken off. The turbulence forced the Cessna into high tension wires on the west side of Boeing field. Miraculously, the plane spun around the wires and ended up hanging 75 feet above the ground in the wires by one wheel. The pilot was trapped in the aircraft and hanging upside down. The Seattle Fire Department units and the Tukwila Fire Department units were called to the scene. Seattle Fire Department and Tukwila Fire personnel conferred and decided to use cranes with straps to stabilize the aircraft. This task was accomplished by Lieutenant Dave Ewing, now Battalion Chief Dave Ewing, and Firefighter Rich Rees. The next decision was to give the pilot an escape harness, help him put it on and then get him onto the platform of Ladder Truck 54. This task was again accomplished by Battalion Chief Dave Ewing and Rich Rees in front of a national audience. The rescue of this pilot was done at great personal risk to both Battalion Chief Ewing and Firefighter Rees. As stated before, the aircraft was hanging by one wheel and rocked significantly when a breeze kicked up. For their courage, innovation, determination, and disregard of their own safety to help another, Battalion Chief Dave Ewing and Firefighter Rich Rees, are being awarded a medal of merit. Chief Olivas pinned the medals on Battalion Chief Ewing and Firefighter Rees. The Councilmembers, Mayor, and audience applauded Battalion Chief Ewing and Firefighter Rees for their meritorious conduct. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006 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 is asking that the City provide 4 quarter relief to keep the bingo business in operation. The Jaycees provide revenue to Tukwila through gambling taxes as well as through charitable contributions in the community. Tara Winkler and Kendra DeMuth, 5575 South 152 Street, #96, members of the Seattle Jaycees, indicated their organization is involved in leadership training, various human services projects, and provides scholarship opportunities for students in Tukwila and the surrounding area. Without assistance, Seattle Jaycee's gambling license will be suspended in February, 2007. Mayor Mullet indicated the Finance Director and City Administrator would confer with Ms. Smith regarding this issue. AMEND AGENDA MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO HAVE THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, WHICH IS #9 ON THE AGENDA, BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 5E. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: 10/16/06 (Regular); 10/23/06 (Special) b. Approval of vouchers: #327344 327616 in the amount of $660,902.93 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance relating to Allentown /Foster Point Sewer Revenue Bonds. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE WATERWORKS UTILITY OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE SYSTEM OF SEWERAGE AS A PART THEREOF; SPECIFYING, ADOPTING AND ORDERING TO BE CARRIED OUT A SYSTEM OR PLAN OF ADDITIONS TO AND BETTERMENTS AND EXTENSION OF THE WATERWORKS UTILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $3,180,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS, 2006, OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PART OF THE COST OF THAT SYSTEM OR PLAN, AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUING THE BONDS; FIXING THE DATE, FORM, MATURITIES, INTEREST RATES, TERMS AND COVENANTS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR BOND INSURANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH BONDS TO LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., SEATTLE, WASHINGTON; 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.* City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 6, 2006 Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, relayed that the bond issue amount of $3,180,000 is lower than the $3,300,000 anticipated issue amount. The difference is a result of the savings that will be recognized from a lower bond reserve requirement. Councilmember Hernandez requested confirmation that other than the final figures, this ordinance is the same format and content that has been discussed at prior Council meetings. Mr. Fuhrer answered in the affirmative. Council President Robertson referenced the additional text regarding bond insurance and inquired as to the cost for the insurance. Bill Tonkin from Foster Pepper explained the procedural provisions associated with bond insurance, and the costs were approximated to be $16,000. Council President Robertson inquired as to whether all proper procedures and due diligence had been followed in preparing the ordinance and bond certificate. Mr. Tonkin responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Carter asked the length of the bond, and Mr. Tonkin indicated it is a 20 -year bond with the last maturity date being December 1, 2026. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2136. b. An ordinance establishing 2007 water rates and rates for water supplied for fire protection purposes. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1766, RELATING TO METERED WATER RATES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2001 §2; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Carter thanked staff for the water rate comparison chart and noted that Tukwila's charges are on the low end. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2137. c. A resolution approving a Public Works fee schedule for surface water and sewer. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE, WHICH AMENDS VARIOUS FEES REGARDING SURFACE WATER AND SEWAGE. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, 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 HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1618. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 6. 2006 d. An ordinance regarding the Metropolitan King County sewer rate pass- through for 2007 sewage disposal fees. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1714, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.16.065, TO RAISE THE CITY /METRO RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DUE TO AN INCREASE BY THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2059; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2138. e. A resolution amending Resolution No. 1475 regarding medical benefits for employee dependents. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1475, WHICH PROVIDES EXTENDED MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES' DEPENDENTS WHILE EMPLOYEES ARE ON ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY LEAVE FROM THE CITY, TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE CITY'S HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS. 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. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1619. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pending Litigation; pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) (15 minutes) Per Motion to AMEND AGENDA on Page 2 Executive Session Began: 7:44 pm Executive Session Ended: 8:02 pm 8:02 pm The Regular Meeting was reconvened for review of the 2007 Proposed Budget CIP. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued. f. 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. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 6. 2006 Residential Streets CIP pg. 1 -4 Bridges Arterial Streets CIP pg. 30 -69 Capital Items Summary pg. 179 -180 Planning Commission Da. 38 DCD Dept. pg. 73 -82 Golf CIP pg. XXI -XXII, 167 -168 Budget pg. 164 -167 Arts Commission pg. 40 -41 Park Commission pg. 42 -43 Library Advisory Board pg. 44 Parks CIP pg. 5 -29 Budget pg. 61 -72 and 149 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported that 32 trees will be removed from the levee in Tukwila, and new trees will be replanted at a 3 to 1 ratio in the spring. The levee which starts at 1 -405 and goes down to 195 Street can now be re- certified. Tukwila is currently the only southend City with a certified levee. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie indicated that Tukwila Elementary School will be having a Veterans' Day event on November 7, 2006 with lunch at 11:30 am and an assembly at 2:00 pm. Councilmember Hernandez indicated she attended the Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting on October 18, 2006 and the Historical Society meeting on October 19, 2006. Ms. Hernandez also participated in the AWC Sustainability workshop on October 21, 2006 and toured the Helen Nelsen Historical Residence on October 25, 2006. She also attended a tour of the Refugee Women's Alliance (REWA), Somali Community Services Coalition Office on November 1, 2006 followed by attendance at the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. Ms. Hernandez attended the grand opening of the Pets Hotel at the Pet Smart location on Southcenter Parkway on November 4, 2006. She also thanked Council President Robertson for sending flowers from the City Council to a Tukwila employee who has taken ill. Council President Robertson stated the Tukwila International Boulevard Snapshot meetings will be held on November 9 and November 16, 2006 at 6:00 pm at Showalter Middle School. Councilmember Carter indicated that on October 18, 2006 she attended the Regional Transit Committee meeting and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission meeting on October 19, 2006. Ms. Carter also attended two AWC regional meetings as well as the Prosperity Partnership luncheon on November 1, 2006. Ms. Carter referenced an upcoming meeting on the possibility of consolidating regional fire protection and would like to discuss potential changes to the Suburban Cities' bylaws prior to next week's annual meeting. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 6. 2006 Councilmember Haggerton attended the Cascade Water Alliance Lake Tapps Task Force meeting on November 1, 2006 in Bonney Lake. Councilmember Griffin inquired if January 19, 2007 would be an acceptable date for the Council Retreat and the Councilmembers answered in the affirmative. c. Staff Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, provided a status report on issues culminating from heavy rains and recent flooding in the area. There have been staff call -outs on the weekend to deal with issues, and 17 hot spots were identified in the City with four being very serious. He relayed that the incident command system works well. There have been 40 contacts from residents involving flooding problems, and a response was provided to every call. The situation is currently under control due to the long hours and hard work of the City crews. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Jane Cantu, City Clerk, indicated this is a short week due to the Veterans' Day holiday, and agenda packets will be available on Thursday, November 9, 2006. ADJOURNMENT 10:42 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor e) Christy O'FlahetI, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/20/06