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Home My WebLink About2006-12-04 Special MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 4, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Special Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 9:33 p.m. directly following the Special Committee of the Whole work session. 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; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; Frank lriarte, Public Works Deputy Director; Mike Cusick, Senior Engineer; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Joyce Trantina, Code Enforcement Officer; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Diane Jenkins, Council Assistant; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of minutes: 11/20/06 (Regular) b. Approval of vouchers: #327977 328208 in the amount of $1,142,277.84 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARD Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with R. L. Alia Company in the amount of $634,304.00 for the Fort Dent Park/Interurban Avenue Sewer Extension Project. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH R. L. ALIA COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $634,304.00 FOR THE FORT DENT PARK/INTERURBAN AVENUE SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed 2007 Budget and 2007 -2012 Capital Improvement Program. 9:35:09 pm Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. 9:35:26 pm No citizen comments were received, and Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 5 City Council Special Meeting Minutes December 4. 2006 UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance establishing staggered terms for Sister Cities Committee appointments. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1841, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 2.31.030, TO ESTABLISH STAGGERED TERMS FOR SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Assistant City Attorney, Peter Beckwith, 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 2143. b. An ordinance declaring certain vacant structures as public nuisances. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1837, AS CODIFIED AT TMC 18.28.010, DECLARING CERTAIN VACANT STRUCTURES AS PUBLIC NUISANCES; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ABATEMENT OF VACANT STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Assistant City Attorney, Peter Beckwith, 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 2144. NEW BUSINESS a. An ordinance granting a non exclusive franchise to Abovenet Communications for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a telecommunications system. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ABOVENET COMMUNICATIONS, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, 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 DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Assistant City Attorney, Peter Beckwith, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on November 21, 2006. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 City Council Special Meetina Minutes December 4. 2006 AboveNet Communications, Inc. (formerly Metromedia Fiber Network Services) is requesting a franchise to install, operate, and maintain a fiber optic system in the City's right -of -way. The ordinance will renew their current locations and construct a new connection to the existing route at 12301 Tukwila International Boulevard at the Sabey Data Center. Councilmember Carter inquired if this (and the following franchise ordinance) are the standard boilerplate agreements. Frank Iriarte, Public Works Deputy Director, answered in the affirmative. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2145. b. An ordinance granting a non exclusive franchise to T- Mobile West Corporation for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a wireless telecommunications system. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO T- MOBILE WEST CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A WIRELESS 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. Assistant City Attorney, Peter Beckwith, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on November 21, 2006. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. T- Mobile West Corporation is requesting a franchise to install, maintain, and operate wireless facilities within the City's right -of -way. The ordinance will renew their current location that had been previously granted through its subsidiary Voicestream Corporation. T- Mobile currently operates a wireless facility located at 14403 51st Avenue South and has no immediate plans to install additional facilities. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2146. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract #06 -061 with Jacobs Civil, Inc., in the amount of $97,897.58 for construction management services for the Fort Dent Park/Interurban Avenue Sewer extension. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #06 -061 WITH JACOBS CIVIL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,897.58 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FORT DENT PARK/INTERURBAN AVENUE SEWER EXTENSION.* Councilmember Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on November 21, 2006. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to the status of reimbursements from other organizations regarding this project. Mayor Mullet indicated King County has provided funds and additional money is anticipated from the State. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 5 Citv Council Special Meetina Minutes December 4, 2006 REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet and Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, attended a meeting on November 30, 2006 which showcased developments designed with "green effects" intended to advance solutions toward global warming. One of the projects is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation headquarters near the Space Needle in Seattle. Another is a 35 -acre project near Lloyd Center in Portland that will retain all of the water associated with the project on the site. The Ballard Library was also showcased as it has interesting architectural features including a grass roof. b. Council Councilmember Duffie commended the City staff in clearing the streets during the recent period of inclement weather. Mr. Duffie also attended the November 30, 2006 joint Seatac and Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting at the City of Seatac. Councilmember Hernandez assisted with serving Thanksgiving dinner to the seniors on November 22, 2006. On November 30, 2006 Ms. Hernandez attended the joint Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee and Seatac Land Use Committee meeting. Part of the discussion involved a mutual interest in a joint Farmer's Market between Seatac and Tukwila; working together to utilize a circulator bus that would take citizens to the community centers in Seatac and Tukwila; and connecting the Seatac trail system to the Tukwila system. Ms. Hernandez also attended the Government Affairs Committee where the subject of the Port of Seattle acquiring the King County Airport was discussed. She asked that Tukwila be provided a presentation on this issue. Councilmember Carter attended the Highway 99 Action Committee cleanup event on November 26, 2006. The group encountered an issue with a business placing an illegal sign on City property. The issue was reported to Code Enforcement, and Mayor Mullet is aware of this matter. This past week Ms. Carter also attended the AWC Benefits Trust Meeting and AWC Board Meeting. She referenced discussion at the Benefits Trust meeting wherein they utilize a rewards program for those individuals who find a mistake in their medical bills. They offer 50% of the amount found up to a maximum of $1,000. This is an incentive for people to review their doctor bills for accuracy. At the AWC Board meeting, information was conveyed that an effort is underway to change the way Internet URL's for cities are handled. The .gov naming protocol is being pursued as opposed to the current method of ci.tukwila.wa.us. Councilmember Haggerton will be out of town this week at the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference. Councilmember Linder will be chairing the Utilities Committee meeting, and Council President Robertson will be attending that meeting as well. The NLC Information Technology Committee (ITC) has an aggressive agenda, and Mr. Haggerton will participate in the public finance meeting where all forms of City revenues will be discussed. Councilmember Linder attended the joint Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee and Seatac Land Use Committee meeting on November 30, 2006. She relayed it was a very valuable event. Councilmember Griffin participated in serving the seniors Thanksgiving dinner on November 22, 2006 and attended the November 30, 2006 Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, conveyed that preliminary discussions are taking place to conduct a study regarding combining fire departments /sharing services between Tukwila and Seatac. No decisions have been made, and this is a matter that would be approved by the voters. Ms. Berry also reported that all City bargaining units and employee groups came to agreement regarding changes to the healthcare plan. Office visit co -pays will be increased to $25.00 per visit and emergency room trips to $150.00 per visit. All premium shares that had been deducted from employees' salaries are intended to be refunded City of Tukwila Page 5 of 5 City Council Soecial Meetina Minutes December 4. 2006 by year -end. These changes will stabilize the plan and keep the City under a 10% increase in the cost of benefits for 2007. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Jane Cantu, City Clerk, confirmed that December 11, 2006 will be the last Council meeting of 2006. She also inquired if the Council Committee meetings would be cancelled for the remainder of the year. It was determined that each Committee Chairperson and affected staff members would make that decision. ADJOURNMENT 10:11 pm. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christy O'Flah E Deputy City Clerk 7 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/11/2006