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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-02 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. 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 Verna Griffin, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and Dennis Robertson. CITY OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 2, 2007 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Mike Ronda, Public Works Project Manager; Ryan Larson, Senior Engineer; Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief; Jack Pace, Community Development Deputy Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. Update on King County International Airport Roundtable Kathleen Crabtree Kathleen Crabtree provided an overview of recent events regarding the King County International Airport roundtable meetings. Ms. Crabtree furnished notebooks for the Council containing articles, flyers, charts, and pertinent information regarding both the King County Airport and the SeaTac International Airport. One major issue of significance at this time involves the possible purchase of King County Airport by the Port of Seattle. The roundtable members submitted a letter to the King County Council expressing concern about issues that could arise with a change in ownership. A response from the County has not yet been received by the roundtable members. Other matters of importance include continued work on the sound insulation program and noise abatement issues. Ms. Crabtree indicated there is a push in the industry to develop quieter planes in an effort to improve conditions in neighborhoods around airports. Testing for the sound insulation program is currently in progress in this area. Homes in the Tukwila area will not be affected by the program for approximately 5 to 10 years, as houses in closer proximity to the airport will be given greater priority. The Aviation High School program (associated with Highline School District) has very active participation from the students. There is a possibility the program may become part of the new Boeing Museum of Flight. Councilmember Hernandez requested, if and when a response to the roundtable letter to King County is received, it be provided to the City Council. Ms. Crabtree responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Carter asked if airport personnel are open to the concerns presented by the roundtable members. Ms. Crabtree conveyed that, in her view, the opinions and ideas expressed by the membership are very well received and "listened to" by airport management. The relationship is a very valuable one for the Tukwila community and surrounding area. The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Crabtree for volunteering to provide such an important contribution to Tukwila and for the informative update on roundtable activities. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS Page 2 of 6 April 2. 2007 a. A proclamation designating April, 2007, as Records and Information Management Month. Mayor Mullet read a proclamation designating April, 2007 as Records and Information Management month in the City of Tukwila. He thanked the staff of the City Clerk's Office for their work on records related issues. b. Appointments to the Planning Commission. Jack Pace, Community Development Deputy Director, introduced the four members of the Planning Commission under consideration for reappointment. Each individual brings a unique perspective and insight to the business of the Planning Commission. Bill Arthur, Pos. #3; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO REAPPOINT BILL ARTHUR TO POSITION #3 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Allan Ekberg, Pos. #4; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT ALLAN EKBERG TO POSITION #4 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Henry Marvin, Pos. #6; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT HENRY MARVIN TO POSITION #6 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Lynn Peterson, Pos. #7; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT LYNN PETERSON TO POSITION #7 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked each of the Planning Commissioners for the meaningful work and service they provide to the citizens of the City. c. Appointments to Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board (COPCAB). Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief, offered information about the two members of the Community Policing Citizens' Advisory Board under consideration for reappointment. Both members are proactive and enthusiastic about their work on the Board. Art Rosengren, Pos. #3; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY CARTER TO REAPPOINT ART ROSENGREN TO POSITION #3 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Sylvia Erskine, Pos. #5; term expires 3/31/11 (reappointment). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO REAPPOINT SYLVIA ERSKINE TO POSITION #5 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Mr. Rosengren (Ms. Erskine was not present) for his continued commitment to the work of this important community board. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CITIZEN COMMENTS Page 3 of 6 Aoril 2. 2007 Bill Schmidt, 12924 East Marginal Way, inquired as to the purpose of the yellow fringe on the American Flag on display in the Council Chambers. At a point later in the meeting, Councilmember Duffie contacted a retired Sergeant Major in the National Guard who explained the yellow fringe on the flag is strictly decorative. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/19/07 (Regular). b. Approval of Vouchers. #330369- #330674 in the amount of $1,774,804.11 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Accept as complete the Cascade View Drainage Improvements Project with SCI Infrastructure, LLC; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project, including retainage: $4,036,654.25). MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ACCEPT AS COMPLETE THE CASCADE VIEW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH SCI INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC; AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE SUBJECT TO THE STANDARD CLAIM AND LIEN PROCEDURES (FINAL COST OF PROJECT, INCLUDING RETAINAGE: $4,036,654.25).* Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, explained the Cascade View Drainage project was an extremely large endeavor that has provided tremendous benefits to the affected neighborhood. With the completion of the project, he would like to take an opportunity to recognize those city staff members and contractors whose planning and hard work produced such a favorable end result. The following individuals were instrumental in the success of this project: Ryan Larson, Public Works Senior Engineer for design of the project Nelson Davis, KPG Engineering, design consultant Pat and Mark Scoccolo and Rick Horn, SCI Infrastructure Mike Ronda, Public Works Project Manager Recognition was also provided to Mayor Mullet and the owners and residents in the Cascade View neighborhood. Mike Ronda, Project Manager, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to illustrate before and after pictures of the Cascade View area. Mr. Ronda indicated that while the engineer's estimate was $4.56 million, the final cost was $3.95 million. The photographs depicted areas of poor drainage that have been rectified by the project; home improvements made by citizens to coincide with the drainage improvements; and signature corners and retaining walls providing an enhanced overall appearance in the area. The Councilmembers and Mayor complimented and thanked the City staff members and the contractors who were attendance in the audience. This project is both impressive, value- enhancing to the community, and a source of pride for the citizens of Tukwila. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Page 4 of 6 April 2, 2007 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Perteet Engineering for professional services to conduct the Area 4 GIS -Based Public Works Infrastructure Inventory in the amount of $250,000.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH PERTEET ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT THE AREA 4 GIS -BASED PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE INVENTORY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00.* Councilmember Hernandez offered clarification that the Exhibit A, Scope of Services attachment, has been amended to describe the area boundaries as between Southcenter Parkway and the Green River and South 180th Street north to Minkler Boulevard. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. A resolution naming two new streets, which border the Southcenter Square development, as Wig Boulevard and Bauch Drive. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, NAMING TWO NEW STREETS, WHICH BORDER THE SOUTHCENTER SQUARE DEVELOPMENT, AS WIG BOULEVARD AND BAUCH DRIVE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Mullet read the proposed resolution in its entirety. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mayor Mullet indicated that, in the audience this evening, are members of the Wig family for whom one of the streets is being named. Also in attendance are Ethel Bauch, wife of the late Mayor Ed Bauch, and members of the Bauch family. One of the new streets in the Southcenter Square development will be named for Mayor Bauch. Mayor Mullet expressed appreciation to the Wig family for the superior commercial developments and admirable contributions made to Tukwila. The City is proud to name a street in this area of the commercial district as "Wig Boulevard." Mayor Mullet also conveyed that Ed Bauch served as Mayor of Tukwila between 1976 -1979 and then as a Councilmember from 1982 -1989. He began his term as Mayor in the building that now houses the Tukwila Library on 59th Avenue South, commonly referred to as Old City Hall. In 1978, he and the City staff relocated to a grand new building, and Ed Bauch was the first Mayor to serve in the new City Hall facility. He, together, with state representatives, laid the cornerstone of the building we honor him in this evening. In 1979, Mayor Bauch founded the Sister City Program with Japan which took on a life of its own under his leadership and vision. He also served the City on the Board of Adjustment and Human Services Advisory Board. Ed Bauch and his wife, Ethel, were long -time, dedicated, selfless members of the Tukwila community. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1629. Mayor Mullet presented Mrs. Bauch with a framed resolution designating a street in Tukwila as "Bauch Drive." The Councilmembers relayed their recollections of former Mayor Bauch as a committed leader, mentor, and friend. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Barbara Heavey, daughter of former Mayor Bauch, thanked the Mayor and Council for this special recognition. She expressed that her father was very fond of the Tukwila Pond and would be proud to have his road" running in its vicinity. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported the Department of Community Development is working on the issue of allowing 6000 square foot lots in the Allentown area. They are seeking direction from the Council as to the desired methodology: (1) A variance procedure which can be quick and simple and could result in 12 new homes in the area; or (2) A Comprehensive Plan Amendment which can involve a lengthy process and could result in 35 -50 new homes. The Councilmembers exchanged comments on the issue and consensus existed that additional information be provided by way of a presentation that outlines the costs for each process; timeframes; possible costs that could be faced by homeowners; and any additional information. Mayor Mullet indicated the variance procedure could be used for the short-term until further information is provided to the Council for a long -term decision. b. Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Joint School Board /Tukwila City Council meeting on March 29, 2007. He emphasized the need to ensure those wishing to speak at meetings are recognized by the individual running the meeting. Councilmember Hernandez attended the Council Analyst interviews on March 27, 2007 and the Joint School Board/Tukwila City Council meeting on March 29, 2007. Council President Griffin reported the Tukwila Rotary Club bowl -a -thon on March 31, 2007 was a great success with proceeds going to the Tukwila Food Pantry. She also relayed that Kimberly Matej, Administrative Secretary at the Tukwila Community Center, has been hired as the new Council Analyst. She will be starting her new position on April 16, 2007. Councilmember Carter attended the Joint School Board /Tukwila City Council meeting on March 29, 2007. She also participated in the cleanup effort on Highway 99 on March 31, 2007. Councilmember Haggerton also attended the Joint School Board /Tukwila City Council meeting on March 29, 2007, and he was very impressed with the presentation by Dave Nichols from the Red Cross. The Finance and Safety Committee will be discussing disaster preparedness at future meetings. Councilmember Linder attended the Council Analyst interviews on March 27, 2007 and a subsequent Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting the same evening. Several of the items on that agenda will be forthcoming to the full Council. c. Staff d. City Attorney There was no report. Page 5 of 6 April 2. 2007 Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, reported that Tukwila citizen, Joanne McManus, has been nominated for a Jefferson Award. This award recognizes those volunteers who have provided significant contributions in their communities. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christy O'Flahert /Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 4/16/2007 Page 6 of 6 Aoril 2. 2007 e. Intergovernmental There was no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Haggerton thanked Rhonda Berry for her continued communication about significant events occurring in the community. ADJOURNMENT 8:17 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.