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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-21 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In the absence of Mayor Steven Mullet, Verna Griffin, Mayor Pro Tempore called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 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 Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Lori Sutter, Assistant Police Chief; Jack Pace, Acting Community Development Director; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Specialist; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL May 21, 2007 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall Foster High School Experience Academy Recycling Project Jan Lande, Tukwila School District, Public Affairs Officer. Jan Lande, Tukwila School District Public Affairs Officer introduced Michelle Yong and Yasmin Elmi from Foster High School. With the assistance of their teacher, Lisa Gallo, Ms. Yong and Ms. Elmi have been key participants in the Experience Academy Recycling Project. Inspired by Youth Service Day and Earth Day, this leadership class has been working on a 2 -month long project focusing on recycling awareness. The students involved have written proposals to obtain food and money, ordered new recycling bins for the school, educated students on the subject of recycling, encouraged others to recycle through 'commercials,' and have met with representatives from King County Waste Management. There has been a notable increase in recycling efforts by students at Foster High School since the inception of the program. To celebrate the end of the project, the students are organizing and hosting a community barbecue at Foster High School scheduled for June 1, 2007 at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to attend. The Councilmembers conveyed their admiration of Ms. Yong and Ms. Elmi and their fellow students for working to inspire others toward becoming more involved in recycling. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS A proclamation declaring May 20 -26, 2007 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Pro Tempore Verna Griffin read a proclamation declaring May 20 through May 26, 2007 as National Public Works week in the City of Tukwila. This year's theme is "Public Works: Moving Life Forward," and all citizens and civic organizations are invited to acquaint themselves with the challenges confronted in the daily provision of public works services in our community and to recognize the contributions our Public Works Department staff make to the health, safety, and quality of life in Tukwila. Ms. Griffin presented Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, with the proclamation. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes CITIZEN COMMENTS Bill Schmidt, 12924 East Marginal Way, indicated he would like additional information regarding the fringe on the flag in the Council Chambers. Verna Griffin, Mayor Pro Tempore asked Mr. Schmidt to provide his phone number to the Council Analyst for use in contacting him regarding this issue. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 5/7/07 (Regular). b. Approval of Vouchers #331446- #331771 in the amount of $1,664,879.24. Page 2 of 5 Mav 21. 2007 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARDS a. Award a contract to Lakeridge Paving Company for the 2007 Overlay and Repair Program in the amount of $406,048.25. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO LAKERIDGE PAVING COMPANY FOR THE 2007 OVERLAY AND REPAIR PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,048.25. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Award a contract to Lakeridge Paving Company for the Boeing Access Road /East Marginal Way Intersection Paving Project in the amount of $526,017.50. Councilmember Carter indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on May 14, 2007. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. This project will provide roadway overlay to the Boeing Access Road /East Marginal Way intersection. Two bids were opened on May 11, 2007, and the low bid was received from Lakeridge Paving Company. All references contacted provided positive recommendations for this company. Due to the need to meet specific scheduling concerns, this item was brought directly from the Transportation Committee to the Regular Meeting (based on Council consensus from the May 14, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting). Construction needs to be complete before the scheduled 1 -5 lane closures in August by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), as this intersection is part of the detour route expected to be used by a significant number of motorists that will be bypassing the construction on 1 -5. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO LAKERIDGE PAVING COMPANY FOR THE BOEING ACCESS ROAD /EAST MARGINAL WAY INTERSECTION PAVING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $526,017.50. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign the acceptance of a printing quote from Journal Graphics for 200,000 new Seattle Southside Vacation Planners in the amount of $62,448.00. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PRINTING QUOTE FROM JOURNAL GRAPHICS FOR 200,000 NEW SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VACATION PLANNERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,448.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an application for Community Development Block Grant funds for the 2008 Minor Home Repair Program in the amount of $66,000.00 ($22,668.00 for Tukwila, $24,666.00 for SeaTac, and $17,666.00 for Des Moines). Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on May 15, 2007. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 3 of 5 Mav 21. 2007 Human Services seeks to apply for $66,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 2008 Minor Home Repair Program. The City is applying jointly with the cities of SeaTac and Des Moines, and Tukwila will serve as the fiscal sponsor for the two cities. Due to a May 31, 2007 application deadline, this item has been brought directly from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee to the Regular Meeting. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE 2008 MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,000.00 ($22,668.00 FOR TUKWILA, $24,666.00 FOR SEATAC, AND $17,666.00 FOR DES MOINES). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Authorize the purchase of two lots on South 133rd Street for the 57th Avenue Mini Park Extension in the amount of $192,500.00 ($75,000.00 in grant funds and $117,500.00 from Real Estate Transfer tax). MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO LOTS ON SOUTH 133RD STREET FOR THE 57TH AVENUE MINI PARK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,500.00 ($75,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS AND $117,500.00 FROM REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX).* Councilmember Carter indicated the property owners are donating one -half the value of the two lots making the City's share $192,500.00. She expressed appreciation for the generosity of the property owners. Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to the proximity of the closest waterfront park to this new acquisition. Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, indicated the Wilcox lots are 5 lots from this location. Mr. Fletcher also conveyed the City is in the process of applying for $19,000.00 in King Conservation District grant funds that, if awarded, would be applied to this project. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. A resolution supporting the adoption of the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan developed by the Regional Transportation Investment District and Sound Transit. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, supporting the adoption of the Integrated Roads and Transit Plan developed by the Regional Transportation Investment District and Sound Transit. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Since this resolution supports a ballot measure, comments from the audience were welcomed. No citizen comments were received. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1635. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 4 of 5 Mav 21. 2007 e. Authorize the Mayor to begin implementation of the first phase of an Emergency Management initiative in the amount of $1,119,000.00 to include: 1) Electrical upgrade design work for four City facilities City Hall, and Fire Stations 52, 53, 54 ($125,000.00). 2) Standby generators for the above City facilities ($764,000.00). 3) First Responder Support/Disaster Emergency Response Trailer (DERT) ($100,000.00). 4) Improved public relations ($50,000.00). 5) Full -time staff person ($80,000.00). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRST PHASE OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,119,000.00 TO INCLUDE: (1) ELECTRICAL UPGRADE DESIGN WORK FOR FOUR CITY FACILITIES CITY HALL, AND FIRE STATIONS 52, 53, 54 ($125,000.00); (2) STANDBY GENERATORS FOR THE ABOVE FACILITIES ($764,000.00); (3) FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT /DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER <DERT> ($100,000.00); (4) IMPROVED PUBLIC RELATIONS ($50,000.00); (5) FULL -TIME STAFF PERSON ($80,000.00).* Councilmember Carter requested clarification as to how much money is expected to be expended in 2007. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, explained approximately $250,000 $275,000 is anticipated to be utilized in 2007. The remaining funding for the initiative is to be included as part of the 2008 budget process. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, provided a timeline for hiring of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Emergency Operations Coordinator positions. The Personnel Director is in the process of performing an analysis and creating position descriptions. The expectation is that the CERT staff member can be on board in mid August, 2007 and the Emergency Operations Coordinator hired by mid September, 2007. The Councilmembers expressed support for the initiative and also indicated the desire for continued discussion and Council involvement in the additional phases of the overall project. The Council thanked the staff for their efficiency and expediency in responding to the emergency management needs of the City. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet was not present due to his attendance at an economic development conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. b. Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Citizens' Police Academy on May 16, 2007. Councilmember Hernandez attended the Cascade Land Conservancy fundraiser breakfast and the Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony on May 15, 2007. She also attended the Citizens' Police Academy and Tukwila Historical Society Meeting on May 16, 2007. Councilmember Carter attended the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATbd) meeting on May 15, 2007. On May 16, 2007 she participated in the AWC Resolutions Committee meeting and the Regional Transit Committee meeting. Councilmember Haggerton attended the May 15, 2007 Cascade Land Conservancy fundraiser breakfast where $635,000 was garnered for the organization. He reported on items discussed at the May 21, 2007 Finance and Safety Committee meeting to include a contract with the Museum of Flight and the Parks City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes c. Staff A. Verna Griffin, Mayor Pro Tempore Christy O'Flahe epu ty City Clerk v APPROVED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL: 6/4/2007 Page 5 of 5 May 21. 2007 Division reorganization. He also conveyed that Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, has decided to continue his employment with the City of Tukwila. Councilmember Linder reported on items discussed at the May 15, 2007 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting to include a consultant agreement for the Parks and Open Space Plan, Macadam Winter Garden bid, an amendment to the Foster Golf Course concession agreement, and the Parks Division reorganization. Council President Griffin reported she was a judge at the Foster High School Arts Academy Showcase on May 18, 2007. She indicated there will be a theater production by the advanced drama group at Foster High School on May 24 -25, 2007 where they will be performing the 17th century comedy, Doctor Inspite of Himself. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated the Museum of Flight's Memorial Day event will feature those Tuskegee Airmen who had been taken as German Prisoners of War. The event on May 27, 2007 begins with lunch at 11:00 am, with the ceremony occurring at 1:00 pm. Ms. Berry reported the staff of the City Clerk's office is currently in the process of distributing dump passes to citizens. The Clerk's Office also processes approximately 40 -50 United States Passport applications per week with Monday being the only day of acceptance. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. ADJOURNMENT 7:53 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.