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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-02 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet 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 Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and Dennis Robertson. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. CITY OFFICIALS Steven Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Acting Community Development Director; Bob Benedicto, Building Official; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL July 2, 2007 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall Domestic Violence Walkathon: Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, and Kerry Wade, South King County Community Network. Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, stressed the importance of making every effort to raise consciousness regarding domestic violence related issues in the community. Ms. Boykan introduced Kerry Wade, representative from the South King County Community Network (and employee of the Tukwila Tourism Division). Ms. Wade extended an invitation for all to attend the second annual "Steppin' Out to Stop Domestic Violence" walkathon in support of children and families who are experiencing domestic violence issues in their lives. The event will be held at the Starfire Sports complex at Fort Dent Park in Tukwila on October 6, 2007 at 10:00 am. The focus this year is on elevating awareness regarding domestic violence as well as raising funds for prevention efforts and needed services. Last year's event raised $1,200 as well as $7,000 from in -kind donations and sponsorships. Ms. Wade presented Council President Griffin with a plaque honoring Tukwila for the most money earned by a City team in the event last year. Ms. Wade indicated she will also be offering this presentation to all South King County area cities. Ms. Boykan relayed that monthly domestic violence community review meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. The Councilmembers and Mayor thanked Ms. Boykan and Ms. Wade for the presentation and their contribution to the Tukwila community. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 6/18/07 (Regular). b. Approval of Vouchers #332293 332610 in the amount of $2,393,647.19 Page 2 of 4 July 2. 2007 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS An ordinance relating to the filing of permits for animated, electronic, and holographic signs, adopting findings of fact to justify the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2165. 7:12:31 pm Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. No citizen comments were received. 7:12:46 pm Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance relating to the filing of permits for animated, electronic, and holographic signs, adopting findings of fact to justify the moratorium adopted by Ordinance No. 2165. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE FILING OF PERMITS FOR ANIMATED, ELECTRONIC, AND HOLOGRAPHIC SIGNS, ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT TO JUSTIFY THE MORATORIUM ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2165; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Carter inquired as to the exact date the 6 -month moratorium would end. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated the moratorium will end on December 4, 2007, which is 6 months from the emergency moratorium date of June 4, 2007. Ms. Kerslake relayed the sign code is currently under review and should be completed by the time the moratorium expires. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2170. b. An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 2121 and 2157, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 16.04, "Buildings and Construction," adopting the 2006 State Building Code. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2121 AND 2157, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," ADOPTING THE 2006 STATE BUILDING CODE; ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY FOR HEARING RELATED APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS Page 3 of 4 July 2. 2007 MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY CARTER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2171. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with KPFF for consultant services for the Tukwila Urban Center Pedestrian /Bicycle Bridge in the amount of $239,756.82. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH KPFF FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE BRIDGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $239,756.82. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Authorize the Mayor to sign a settlement agreement and release of claims with Yakima County Department of Corrections related to agreement to house inmates. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS WITH YAKIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS RELATED TO AGREEMENT TO HOUSE INMATES.* Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, provided background information on this issue. In 2003, Tukwila along with 33 other municipalities and the City of Seattle entered into an interlocal agreement to house inmates. As part of the agreement, Yakima agreed to construct and complete a new jail facility. In 2005 a dispute arose between the cities and the Yakima Department of Corrections (DOC) as the new facility had not been opened; there were also concerns related to the treatment of inmates. In 2006, Tukwila and various other municipalities filed a claim for damages related to these issues. In February 2007 Yakima opened a portion of the new jail facility with the intent that it be fully open and operational by December 31, 2007. The Yakima DOC has also made multiple commitments to improve conditions for inmates. The proposed settlement agreement resolves the dispute outlined in the claim for damages and has been signed by Yakima County and the City of Seattle and is currently before the other 33 cities for signature. Mayor Mullet indicated use of the Yakima County facility is a good solution at this time. Members of the Suburban Cities Association are starting to discuss the possibility of a new jail facility in King County. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet offered a reminder of the July 4 event at Fort Dent Park, with the commercial fireworks display beginning at approximately 10:00 pm. He reiterated it is illegal for individuals to possess or use fireworks within the City of Tukwila. b. Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the June 27, 2007 centennial brainstorming event. She and Councilmember Haggerton participated in a tour of the City with concerned Cascade View citizens, which provided a better understanding of their concerns. She reported the Utilities Committee meeting has been cancelled for this week. Council President Griffin reported she is now on sabbatical from her job until September 4, 2007. She conveyed there will be western melodrama performances at the Foster High School Performing Arts center on July 6 -7, 2007 at 7:00 pm. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Councilmember Carter attended the centennial brainstorming event as well as the Suburban Cities dinner on June 27, 2007. She reported that information about Streamlined Sales Tax is now on the City's website. Councilmember Haggerton reported on the status update of the first phase of the Emergency Management Initiative that was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening. A great deal of progress has been made with regard to a radio channel that can be used strictly for Tukwila related issues and emergency announcements. Public Works staff members have been testing the reception and transmission capabilities of the station (at different times of the day and night and during various weather patterns) with positive results on channel 1660. It is also possible for the channel to be accessed by staff members in real -time for live emergency broadcasts. The cost to purchase the equipment for the radio channel is $25,000 $32,000, and money is available from prior- approved funding for emergency management issues. The committee would like the issue of purchasing the radio equipment to go forward to the next Committee of the Whole and subsequent Regular meeting for consideration by the full Council. Councilmember Haggerton also attended the June 26, 2007 South King County Human Services meeting and the June 27, 2007 Cascade Water Alliance meeting in Bellevue. Councilmember Linder attended the June 26, 2007 Human Services meeting which concentrated on early childhood readiness. On June 30, 2007 Ms. Linder met with citizens from the Cascade View area to discuss their concerns. She provided them information regarding starting a Block Watch program as well as information on the City's Night Out Against Crime. She complimented the Mayor and staff for fast action toward working on resolution of the issues presented by the citizens' group. Ms. Linder reported that use of illegal fireworks resulted in a fire in her neighborhood that required Interurban Avenue to be closed. Councilmember Robertson reported that his testing of the emergency radio system rendered positive results. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, requested input from the Council regarding having a Council Booth at the Tukwila Days event. The Councilmembers exchanged comments regarding the issue and consensus existed there should be a Council Booth (with basic information about the functions of the Tukwila City Council) staffed by members of the Council. Ms. Matej indicated she has acquired blue spruce trees as giveaways for the Councilmembers to encourage citizens to "take root in their community." ADJOURNMENT 7:59 p.m. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Christy O'Flahefty, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 07/16/2007 Page 4 of 4 July 2. 2007