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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-20 Regular MinutesCITY OFFICIALS AMEND AGENDA TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 20, 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 7:03 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; Frank Iriarte, Public Works Deputy Director; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; David Haynes, Police Chief; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM 8F "CONTINUED REVIEW OF 2007 PROPOSED BUDGET" CONSIDERED AFTER NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9C. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO REMOVE ITEM 8E "A MOTION TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD PHASES 2 AND 3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DUE TO COST INCREASES" FROM THE AGENDA AT THIS TIME TO INVESTIGATE GRANT POSSIBILITIES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Treasure of Tukwila Award Norma Lewin Mayor Mullet explained the Treasure of Tukwila award. Each year the City chooses one citizen who has made a positive difference in the City to be a "Treasure of Tukwila" recipient. This award recognizes those special individuals who make an extra effort to enhance the lives of others or to improve the health and vitality of the community. This year's recipient is Norma Lewin. For many years, Ms. Lewin has provided new clothing and beautifully handcrafted garments to children in need. This year she provided 75 hand -sewn garments and delivered them in person to schools in Tukwila. Mayor Mullet presented Ms. Lewin with a crystal vase filled with packaged assortments of Tukwila Hazelnuts and a ThinkTukwila shopping bag. A variety of Ms. Lewin's handcrafted items were displayed, and members of her family were introduced. Mayor Mullet thanked Ms. Lewin for her selfless contribution to the Tukwila community, and she was given a standing ovation by the City Council and audience. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 8 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 20. 2006 b. Alternative Revenues; Peter Moy, FCS Group Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, stated that during the 2006 mid -year budget review, staff was requested to identify alternative revenue sources available to municipalities that Tukwila may not have in place. The FCS Group was hired to provide a study and analysis of those revenue alternatives. Peter Moy from FCS Group indicated the company has been in business for 18 years, and they provide management and financial consulting services to cities, counties, and special districts. Mr. Moy utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide a synopsis of Tukwila's General Fund revenue review. Some key elements of the presentation included the following: POTENTIAL REVENUE SOURCES: Property Taxes •Property tax lid lift. Allows the City to exceed 1 tax limitation, if majority of voters approve a ballot measure. Based on Tukwila's 2006 valuation, every $.10 per $1,000 of assessed value results in an additional $362,491. This can last for a maximum of 6 years and there are 2 types— temporary and permanent (part of future tax base). •Emergency Medical Service (EMS) levy. The maximum amount of revenue generated in 2006 would be $1,015,627 ($.28 per $1,000 of assessed value). Must be authorized by at least 60% of the registered voters, and voter turnout must be at least 40 Business Occupation Tax •Tax must be at a single uniform rate and cannot exceed .002 and approximately $949,000 would be generated for every .0001 tax rate. The following 7 cities have a B 0 tax: Bellevue, Burien, Issaquah, Mercer Island, North Bend, Seattle, and Snoqualmie. Public Utility Business Occupation Tax •There is no limit on the tax rate for public utilities. 12 King County cities tax their water and sewer utilities, and 8 tax their stormwater utility. Business License Fees •Tukwila could change the current fees and /or fee schedule or charge a fee based on employee hours. Redmond and Renton utilize this approach, but only a portion goes to the General Fund. Planning Fees •Cost recovery for planning permits and applications could be increased. Indirect Cost Allocation •The City's administrative cost allocation model has used the same model since 1986. A review of the factors and cost allocation framework may or may not result in additional revenue to the General Fund. The Councilmembers and Mayor asked questions of Mr. Moy, and members of the audience were offered an opportunity to comment or make inquiries regarding the presentation. APPOINTMENTS a. Appointment to Library Advisory Board: Marie Parrish, Pos. #3; term expires 12/31/07 (fills vacancy). Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, introduced Marie Parrish, who has lived in Tukwila for 30 years and is a teacher at Tukwila Elementary School. Ms. Parrish conveyed that she recognizes the importance of libraries in the community as a resource for children and their parents. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT MARIE PARRISH TO POSITION #3 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/07.* City of Tukwila Page 3 of 8 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 20. 2006 Councilmember Haggerton asked Ms. Parrish if she was aware of the City's desire to preserve all libraries in Tukwila, and she answered in the affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. The Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Ms. Parrish for her willingness to serve the City in this capacity. b. Appointments to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Meilee Anderson and Nicole Grubbs. Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager, introduced Meilee Anderson, who is employed by Comfort Suites and the Family Fun Center. She has partnered with staff in the Tourism Office on multiple events and is a welcome addition to the committee. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT MEILEE ANDERSON TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Ms. Kertzman also introduced Nicole Grubbs who is the Marketing Director for Westfield's Southcenter. Ms. Grubbs has a great deal of experience and will be a strong partner on the committee. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO APPOINT NICOLE GRUBBS TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Darryl Doak, Doak Homes, Inc., indicated he has submitted permit applications to build 17 homes in the Allentown area of Tukwila. The sewer and water systems are not adequate in the area of his property causing negative impacts to his business. He is seeking resolution to this issue. Vanessa Zaputil, 15171 52nd Avenue South #5, referenced the "Ready for Kindergarten" program sponsored by the Tukwila Children's Foundation. This program helps parents gain awareness that children learn differently and promotes the best means to facilitate successful learning and development. Ms. Zaputil relayed the next two meetings will be held on February 6, 2007 and May 8, 2007 and asked the Council and audience to communicate these dates throughout the community. Zenon Thornton, 13223 40 Avenue South, experienced flooding in his finished basement on November 6, 2006. Mr. Thornton believes this has resulted from a culvert and stream north of their property. He is seeking resolution to this issue. Frank lriarte, Public Works Deputy Director, conveyed that staff from the Public Works Department has done some preliminary investigation at the site and will continue to review the situation. A high flow by -pass project scheduled for next year may alleviate this problem. Dave Fenton, 14201 42 Avenue South, provided positive comments about the recent Council Chambers upgrade. Mr. Fenton also inquired if Peter Moy from the FCS Group has completed his work for the City. Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, indicated that with the exception of some follow -up issues based on questions from this evening, the work has been completed. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: 11/6/06 (Regular) b. Approval of vouchers: #327617 327976 in the amount of $2,910,249.69 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 20. 2006 BID AWARD Authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Cascade Signal Corporation of Spanaway, Washington, in the amount of $111,600.00 (plus sales tax) for 24 traffic signal uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units for the Tukwila Urban Center Signal Interconnect and ITS project. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CASCADE SIGNAL CORPORATION OF SPANAWAY, WASHINGTON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,600.00 (PLUS SALES TAX) FOR 24 TRAFFIC SIGNAL UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) UNITS FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND ITS PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance increasing the City of Tukwila Regular Levy 1% from the previous year, commencing January 1, 2007 on all property both real and personal. Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, relayed that the 1% increase would result in approximately $107,000. The new construction and increase in state utility values would add another $138,000 for a total of approximately $250,000. The levy rate for 2007 is $2.86. 8:28 pm Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. 8:29 pm No citizen comments were received, and Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2007 on all property, both real and personal. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE SHOWN ON PAGE 16 OF THE AGENDA PACKET 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 ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2139. b. An ordinance increasing the City of Tukwila Regular Levy 1% for the previous year, commencing January 1, 2007 on all property, both real and personal. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE SHOWN ON PAGE 15 OF THE AGENDA PACKET BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 8 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 20. 2006 City Attorney, Shelley Kerslake, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2140. c. An ordinance renewing a six -month moratorium on acceptance of applications for certain land divisions and development activities and land uses within the area designated for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) around the temporary commuter rail/Amtrak Station at Longacres. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LAND DIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND LAND USES WITHIN THE AREA DESIGNATED FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AROUND THE TEMPORARY COMMUTER RAIUAMTRAK STATION AT LONGACRES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Hernandez referenced the change to the ordinance in Section 3 B on page 24 in the agenda packet. The following change was made to accommodate concerns from a developer referenced at the November 13, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting: "Boundary line adjustments are allowed only when it is to accommodate the development of uses permitted under this ordinance, as approved by the Community Development Director." *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2141. d. A resolution approving a land use fee schedule. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, 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 1620. e. A motion to amend the scope of work for the Tukwila International Boulevard Phases 2 and 3 construction project due to cost increases. NOTE: This item was removed from the agenda by motion on Page 1. NEW BUSINESS a. A resolution adopting the non represented employees' salary schedule and benefits summary, effective January 1, 2007. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 8 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes November 20. 2006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007. MOVED BY CARTER, 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* Councilmember Carter indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening prior to the Regular Meeting. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. In odd numbered years, non represented City staff members are to receive 90% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as a cost of living allowance (COLA). The figures have been calculated and are ready for implementation in 2007. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1621. b. A motion to approve the purchase of a second Ferrara pumper truck for the Fire Department at the cost of $517,888.00, including Washington State sales tax. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SECOND FERRARA PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT THE COST OF $517,888.00, INCLUDING WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX.* Councilmember Carter indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening prior to the Regular Meeting. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The Mayor has authorized the purchase of a second replacement pumper in 2007. In order to achieve the best price, the order must be placed no later than December 1, 2006. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. An ordinance establishing a moratorium on the development of lots that do not meet the City's minimum lot area. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE CITY'S MINIMUM LOT AREA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, 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 LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council President Robertson indicated it has become apparent the City's code lacks clarity in this area, and it is important to ensure development occurs in conformance with the comprehensive land use plan. City of Tukwila Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20. 2006 Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, stated the ordinance provides that a public hearing will be conducted within 60 days. At that time, the staff will provide additional information regarding this issue. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2142. 8:48 pm Mayor Mullet declared a five minute break. 9:02 pm Mayor Mullet re- convened the Regular Meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued per motion to amend the agenda on Page 1 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. Revenues All Funds pg. 16 -25 City Council pg. 27 -30 Mayor's Office pg. 31 -34 Sister City Committee pg. 35 Equity Diversity pg. 39 Contingency Fund pg. 143 Debt Service pg. 145 -148 Insurance Fund 502 pg. 176 Finance pg. 55 -60 Dept 20 Fund pg. 136 Financial Policies pg. 200 -203 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported on receipt of a letter from FEMA thanking Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, and Firefighters Mike and Pat McCoy for the services they provided in New Orleans during the Katrina disaster. The Suburban Cities Policy Committee also provided a letter of thanks to the City for diligent service. Councilmembers Pam Carter and Pam Linder have spent a great deal of time working with this committee. The Mayor provided a reminder regarding the Thanksgiving dinner for the seniors on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Tukwila Community Center. b. Council Councilmember Duffie attended a mock proceeding at the Tukwila Municipal Court that involved Foster High School students this past week, and it was an outstanding event. Councilmember Hernandez attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting on November 14, 2006. Rebecca McGregor, Police Management Assistant, provided an overview of the Freedom of Information process that was very impressive. On November 15, 2006, Ms. Hernandez attended the Suburban Cities Association dinner meeting and the UPS Store ribbon cutting event on November 16, 2006. She also attended the Tukwila International Boulevard Snapshot meeting on November 16, 2006. City of Tukwila Page 8 of 8 Citv Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 20. 2006 Councilmember Carter attended the November 14, 2006 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and relayed that Rebecca McGregor, Police Management Assistant, "did the City proud" and impressed the citizens with her presentation. Ms. Carter also attended the Suburban Cities Association meeting on November 14, 2006 where all proposed changes were adopted. Councilmember Haggerton attended the November 15, 2006 Cascade Board of Directors meeting and the November 16, 2006 Tukwila International Boulevard Snapshot meeting. He expressed thanks to the Tukwila Public Works Department and Highline Water District for the resurfacing project on 43` Avenue South. Councilmember Linder attended the Duwamish Riverbend Meeting on November 15, 2006 and was impressed with the event. Ms. Linder also asked for additional information regarding the MADD Initiative involving mechanisms being attached to cars for individuals who have received a DUI. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated she would look into the situation. Councilmember Griffin attended the November 15, 2006 Library Advisory Board meeting and reported that the Friends of the Library group has been reinstituted. On November 22, 2006 Ms. Griffin will be working with 24 Foster High School students to assist with the senior Thanksgiving dinner at the Tukwila Community Center. Council President Robertson reported that Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA9) will have a booth at the National League of Cities Conference in Reno. They are looking for individuals to staff the booth. Mr. Robertson indicated he was recently interviewed by Tony Ventrella for a public television broadcast. The topic of the interview involved code enforcement actions in the city with regard to apartment complexes. He will be receiving notification from the television station as to the date and time the interview will be aired. c. Staff There was no report. 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 Thanksgiving holiday, and agenda packets will be available on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. ADJOURNMENT 10:26 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor 04 Christy O'FlahertjibDeputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/04/06