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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-05 Regular MinutesCITY OFFICIALS AGENDA AMENDMENT TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 5, 2007 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 7:02 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. Steven Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager; Karla Lindula, Marketing and Communications Coordinator; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace, Acting Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Rick Still, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A SECOND ITEM UNDER #6, NEW BUSINESS TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH EXCLAIM, LLC FOR A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MEDIA PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO CONSIDER BOTH NEW BUSINESS ITEMS #6A AND #6B) AFTER 5D TO BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO THE BUDGET REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. APPOINTMENTS Confirming Jack Pace as the Director of the Department of Community Development. Mayor Mullet expressed his great pleasure and honor at the opportunity to promote from within the staff of the City of Tukwila. Mr. Pace has been an employee in the Department of Community Development since 1986. He has proven his expertise dealing with the complexities of the budget, code enforcement, sustainability, and housing, as well as internal issues. The Department of Community Development will be well represented with Jack Pace as the Department Director. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY CARTER THAT JACK PACE BE CONFIRMED AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.* The Councilmembers expressed appreciation and support of Mr. Pace for the work he has done for the City and offered congratulations on his promotion. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, indicated that Tukwila's Government Channel #21 is fabulous and well done. She referenced the community events and special notices on the station and is very pleased with the end result. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 5. 2007 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/15/07 (Regular); 10/22/07 (Special) b. Approval of Vouchers #334955 #335236 in the amount of $826,931.78 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution supporting the efforts to curb global warming; setting numeric goals to reduce municipal emissions; and calling for a baseline study for the reduction of greenhouse gases from the community as a whole; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection agreement. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, supporting the efforts to curb global warming; setting numeric goals to reduce municipal emissions; and calling for a baseline study and setting of numeric goals for the reduction of greenhouse gases from the community as a whole. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY CHANGING SECTION 3C TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "THE DEPARTMENT IS FURTHER DIRECTED TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS AND UPDATES TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS AS AN ELEMENT WITHIN THE PLAN. Councilmember Carter conveyed it is the responsibility of the Council to make amendments and updates to the Comprehensive Plan with recommendations from the staff. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO AMEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1649 AS AMENDED. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) for the Fort Dent /Interurban Avenue South sewer extension project for utilization of grant funds in the amount of $444,375.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CTED) FOR THE FORT DENT /INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT FOR UTILIZATION OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $444,375.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Management Plan in the amount of $75,000.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX, INC. FOR THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PHASE II STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 5. 2007 d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the cities of Des Moines, Federal Way, and Renton for a cooperative feasibility study for the construction and operation of a misdemeanant jail facility in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. (funds previously approved at 9/17/07 Regular Meeting) MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY CARTER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF DES MOINES, FEDERAL WAY AND RENTON FOR A COOPERATIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A MISDEMEANANT JAIL FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00. (funds previously approved at 9/17/07 Regular Meeting) MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 7:57 p.m. 8:06 p.m. Per Agenda Amendment on Page 1, New Business items were considered at this time. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Mullet declared a ten minute break from the meeting Mayor Mullet re- convened the Regular Meeting a. Authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale agreement with Rinaldo M. and Lorraine Carosino and Magda Torghele for acquisition of the property known as Duwamish Gardens. (located on the right bank of the Duwamish River downstream of East Marginal Way South) Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on October 23, 2007. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, provided a synopsis of this issue. He explained this project is referenced in the Capital Improvement Program (page 23) and involves development of a salmon estuary and passive park along the Duwamish River. The 2.18 -acre parcel of property is located on the right bank of the Duwamish River immediately downstream of East Marginal Way South and has approximately 500 feet of river frontage. The Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Steering Committee has recommended inclusion of this site in their 3 -year Watershed Implementation Priorities List. The City has been successful in acquiring approximately $2 million in grants for use toward the project. Mr. Morrow explained that once the Mayor is authorized to enter into the purchase and sale agreement for the land known as Duwamish Gardens, the grant funds can be accepted for use toward development of the site. Mayor Mullet indicated that Mr. Daniel Temkin is in the audience and will be speaking on this issue this evening. Mr. Temkin is an adjacent property owner to the north of the Duwamish Gardens site. The Mayor relayed that Mr. Temkin has worked with City staff and the WRIA9 group. The City is working with Mr. Temkin on land swap issues that will enhance both pieces of property. Daniel Temkin, 1809 7th Avenue, Suite 1002, Seattle, indicated he recognizes the merits of this project. He provided handouts depicting maps showing his property as it relates to development of the Duwamish Gardens site. The proposal to develop the site would move the river closer to his property, which could cause millions of dollars in property loss. Mr. Temkin provided an overview of the potential land swap option and conveyed he looks forward to working with the City toward a positive end result for all parties. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH RINALDO M. AND LORRAINE CAROSINO AND MAGDA TORGHELE FOR ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS DUWAMISH GARDENS (LOCATED ON THE RIGHT BANK OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH).* Mayor Mullet explained there is enough grant funding to finish this phase of the project. Additional grant funding is being pursued, and he does not foresee the need for additional city funds to be expended toward the project. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5. 2007 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with EXCLAIM, LLC, for a Centennial Celebration Media Plan in the amount of $440,000. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH EXCLAIM, LLC FOR A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION MEDIA PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,000.00.* Councilmember Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The money for this contract will come from lodging tax funds and will have no impact on the general fund of the City's operating budget. Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager, provided an overview of this issue. The City of Tukwila will celebrate its Centennial in 2008, and the Centennial Steering Committee has developed a media plan for the celebration. The plan will encourage daily visitors and attendance during the events surrounding the Centennial celebration. It is necessary the contract be signed as soon as possible to meet necessary timelines. The cost for the media campaign is budgeted within the Council approved Tourism budget and includes the following: Targeted and Community Newspapers Magazines Transit Sounder Train Wrap Limited Radio with Promotions Mall Signage Street Banners *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Continued e. Review of 2008 Proposed Budget. 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. Surface Water 412 Equipment Rental 501 Capital Items Summary Land Acquisitions Park Develop. 301 Foster Golf Course 411 Attachment G Golf Revenues Police Fire BUDGET CIP PAGES PAGES 168 -172 133 -155 173 -175 179 -180 149 164 -167 1 -25 83 -98 99 -116 6 -22 156 -157 XXI -XXII City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 5. 2007 REPORTS Councilmember Linder introduced 3 budget initiatives for consideration. 1. She would like consideration given to having the City website translated into Spanish. Spanish is the second most prevalent language in Tukwila, and she feels it would be a very good service to the citizens. 2. It would also be helpful to have highlights of the Hazelnut newsletter translated into Spanish. It would not be mailed out, but could be available at the Community Center, libraries, schools, etc. 3. Ms. Linder distributed documentation requesting funds be made available to create the entryway for the Macadam Winter Garden as originally proposed. She also provided a drawing of the design and indicated completion of the entryway would be an enhancement to the project and could also be incorporated with Centennial celebration events. Mayor Mullet indicated the items would be reviewed and costs would be determined. Additional budget initiatives from the Council should be forwarded to the Council Analyst for inclusion in the agenda packet for the November 19, 2007 Council meeting. a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported that a barbershop will be occupying the old Water District building on South 144th Street. The business is in the proposed Tukwila Village development, and a 90 -day lease has been granted to the owner. The Mayor also indicated he will be involved in interviews for the Executive Director of Valley Communications on Thursday, November 8, 2007. b. Council Councilmember Duffie reported on taking a boat tour on the Duwamish River. He indicated there will be multiple Veterans' Day celebrations in the City. Showalter Middle School will have a Veterans' Day event on November 8, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. The Museum of Flight event on the same day will be at 11:00 a.m. Tukwila Elementary School will also be having a ceremony on November 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Please R.S.V.P to this event as lunch will be provided. Councilmember Hernandez attended the October 19, 2007 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Housing Advisory Group meeting. She also attended the October 29, 2007 farewell reception for Dr. Hammond of the Tukwila School District. Ms. Hernandez also participated in the November 1, 2007 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting which was very well attended. She conveyed that due to cancellation of the November 13, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting (due to lack of a quorum as several Councilmembers will be attending the NLC Conference), some Committee items are candidates to be forwarded directly to a Regular Meeting. This will help keep City business moving during a busy time. Council President Griffin attended the October 29, 2007 reception for Dr. Hammond as well as the November 1, 2007 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. She also sold popcorn at the October 30, 2007 Kids Carnival at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Carter participated in the October 24, 2007 ITT breakfast with Mayor Mullet. On November 1, 2007 she attended the AWC Legislative Committee meeting. She relayed the importance of beginning to work on Tukwila's legislative priorities for 2008. Councilmember Haggerton reported on multiple items coming from the Finance and Safety Committee meeting that are candidates to go directly to a Regular Meeting. This break from procedure is due to cancellation of the November 13, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting. c. Staff There was no report. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 5. 2007 d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, reminded the Council to provide their budget goals to her by November 7, 2007 as they will be discussed at the November 26, 2007 Committee of the Whole meeting. She indicated the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Ace Awards will be November 8, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Ms. Matej also indicated travel packets for the upcoming NLC Conference will be available for pickup in her office on November 9, 2007. ADJOURNMENT 10:04 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. C G Steven M. Mullet, Mayor y CL Christy O'Flahotiy, Deputy City Clerk '.J APPROVED )3Y TIE CITY COUNCIL: 11/19/2007