HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-03 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 2007 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel Issue; pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), (30 minutes)
Executive Session Began: 6:33 pm
Executive Session Ended: 7:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:09 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
Steven Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Kevin Fuhrer,
Finance Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace,
Community Development Director; Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner; David Haynes, Police Chief; Nick
Olivas, Fire Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism
Manager; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy
O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk.
AMEND AGENDA
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD CONSIDERATION
OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT FOR 2008 AND ASSOCIATED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS AS ITEM C
UNDER #7 NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO MOVE ALL NEW
BUSINESS ITEMS #7A -C) TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER #4 CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED 7 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Recycler of the Year Award Shasta Beverages, 1227 Andover Park East; presented by Jack
Pace, Community Development Director
Jack Pace, Community Development Director, recognized Shasta Beverages, a Tukwila business with 55
employees, for their exemplary work toward the business recycling program. This company recycles 80%
of their waste, indicative of an outstanding effort in the area of recycling. They have reduced waste
through recycling and strive to purchase recyclable materials when possible. Mayor Mullet presented
representatives from Shasta Beverages with a plaque recognizing their business as the "2007 Recycler of
the Year."
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Barbara Bader, 13660 Military Road South, commented on what an asset the City TV Channel #21) is to
the community. During the inclement weather conditions today, she was pleased to find a Southcenter
Boulevard road closure notice on the channel.
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Vanessa Zaputil, 15171 52nd Avenue South, #5, referenced a water retention pond in her neighborhood
that is part of the Sound Transit project. While there is a fence around the pond, the gates are open
most of the time, making it accessible to the public. During the heavy rains of late, the pond is very full,
and she has safety concerns, particularly for children who might be drawn to the area. She would like to
see action taken to rectify this situation to prevent potential hazards.
Ms. Zaputil also thanked the Fire Department for giving her toddler a "close -up" look at the fire truck
during recent fire inspections near her home.
Councilmember Hernandez presented Mayor Mullet with a plaque from Habitat for Humanity. On
December 1, 2007, she attended the dedication of the home that was built on the property donated by the
City and was given the plaque as a "thank you." A family of 6 has moved into the 4- bedroom home, and
the father of 4 works multiple jobs to make the house payment. The family also put "sweat equity" into
the home prior to taking occupancy.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 11/19/07 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers #335479 #335785 in the amount of $1,065,793.97
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS (per agenda amendment on page 1)
a. A resolution thanking Pam Carter for 13 years of service as a City of Tukwila Councilmember.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION TO PAM CARTER FOR HER SERVICE AS A
COUNCILMEMBER.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO READ THE RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Council President Griffin read the resolution in its entirety.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1650.
Council President Griffin presented Councilmember Carter with a copy of the resolution, signed by all
Councilmembers and the Mayor. The resolution reads in part, "On behalf of the citizens of Tukwila, the
Mayor and Councilmembers express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Pam Carter for her 13 years
of loyal and valuable service as a City of Tukwila Councilmember."
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, gifted Councilmember Carter with a glass gavel from the Mayor, City
Council and City Staff. The inscription reads, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the
highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." (John F. Kennedy)
Councilmember Carter expressed her honor and privilege at the opportunity to serve the City and thanked
the staff for their quality service. Ms. Carter was given a standing ovation by the audience.
7:30 pm Mayor Mullet declared a 20- minute break for a cake and coffee reception in honor of
Councilmember Carter.
7:52 pm Mayor Mullet re- convened the Regular Meeting.
b. A resolution declaring a 1986 International Pumper Fire Truck surplus and authorizing its
donation.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING A 1986 INTERNATIONAL PUMPER FIRE TRUCK SURPLUS, AND
AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee
meeting directly before the Regular Council meeting this evening. The committee members were
unanimous in recommending approval. An addition was made to the resolution to include the VIN
number of the truck and to note it has a value of less than $500.00.
Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, gave an overview of this issue. Earlier this year the Council approved the
donation of a surplus pumper to the Puget Sound Skills Center (formerly the SeaTac Occupational Skills
Center). Prior to taking the apparatus out of service, one of the intake valves failed, resulting in
significant damage to the vehicle. The Skills Center could not afford to repair the vehicle, and it was
donated to the Salmon River Volunteer Fire Department in Idaho. With a second replacement pumper in
service, the City is in a position to donate the surplus apparatus to the Puget Sound Skills Center for use
in their program.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1651.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Labor Agreement with the International Association of
Firefighters (IAFF) for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 to include the "48/96
Shift Schedule" Memorandum of Understanding.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) FOR
THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 TO INCLUDE THE "48/96 SHIFT
SCHEDULE" MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Sound Transit Commuter Rail Station Unclassified Use Permit; Quasi Judicial.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated this is a quasi judicial hearing before the Council this evening.
This is an application for an Unclassified Use Permit (UUP) for a commuter rail station, which will allow for
continued operation of the temporary Tukwila Rail Station for Sound Transit. The following 3
"appearance of fairness" questions were asked of each of the 7 Councilmembers:
1. Do you or any member of your family have any interest in the subject property?
2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter?
3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application?
Each of the 7 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions.
Ms. Kerslake also asked if there was anyone who objected to the Councilmembers hearing this matter.
There was no response from the audience to this inquiry for each of the 7 Councilmembers.
Ms. Kerslake provided an overview of the 9 criteria for Unclassified Uses to provide context to the Council
when considering the testimony during the public hearing.
Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, provided an overview of this issue. The City Council first approved the
UUP for a temporary station in 2000 and renewed the permit again in 2004, making it valid until
December 31, 2007. Sound Transit is requesting a new UUP for the temporary commuter rail station to
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be valid until December 31, 2012. Ms. Miranda utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide information
regarding issues with the temporary station to include safety, general maintenance, signage, artwork, and
parking for vehicles and bicycles. The staff is recommending approval of the UUP request by Sound
Transit, with conditions, and to be valid until December 31, 2012.
8:15:08 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments.
Paul Cornish from Sound Transit used a Powerpoint presentation to convey the history behind decisions
made regarding the station, maintenance and management, and a projected schedule for completion of
the permanent station in 2011 -2012.
Barbara Bader, 13660 Military Road South, commented that it seems unreasonable for it to take 12 years
to build a permanent station. She also conveyed a sign that says "Tukwila" stuck in cement buckets is
embarrassing.
Betty Gully, 13017 Macadam Road South, indicated that she has been to the station and finds it
embarrassing and not depicting the correct image for Tukwila.
The Councilmembers discussed this issue at length and offered the following comments and concerns:
the possibility that necessary improvements to parking may not be finished prior to completion of the
permanent station; the criteria regarding signage and artwork is too vague; the temporary station should
be outfitted with LED lighting to alert riders of necessary announcements; the need to assure full
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the necessity for greater safety and security
measures such as handrails on both sides of the platform and a telephone at the station; assurance that
the temporary facility projects a quality image of the City; and further information regarding funding from
other areas of Sound Transit projects that could possibly be utilized for the Tukwila station.
8:47:45 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
b. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments.
1. An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Transportation Element.
The City of Tukwila proposes to update the wording of the existing Transportation Element 13.4.8 in order
to better reflect transit system and Transit Center analysis and to expand options for siting a Transit
Center.
8:50:27 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments.
There were no citizen comments.
8:50:42 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
2. An ordinance rezoning certain real property at 14427 51st Avenue South in Tukwila from
Regional Commercial Center (RCC) to Low Density Residential (LDR); setting conditions for the
property owner regarding the rezone; and amending the City's Official Zoning Map.
The applicant, John Muth, proposes to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map to redesignate a
part of his property at 14427 51st Avenue South, Tukwila, from Regional Commercial Center (RCC) to
Low Density Residential (LDR).
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated this is a quasi judicial hearing before the Council this evening.
The following 3 "appearance of fairness" questions were asked of each of the 7 Councilmembers:
1. Do you or any member of your family have any interest in the subject property?
2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter?
3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application?
Each of the 7 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions.
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Ms. Kerslake also asked if there was anyone who objected to the Councilmembers hearing this matter.
There was no response from the audience to this inquiry for each of the 7 Councilmembers.
Ms. Kerslake provided an overview of the 4 criteria for Rezones to provide context to the Council when
considering the testimony during the public hearing.
8:56:40 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments.
John Muth, 5021 South 144th Street, applicant for this project, explained the property is currently not
accessible and would end up a vacant lot if not for this rezone.
8:57:39 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
3. An ordinance rezoning certain property generally bounded by East Marginal Way South, South
Norfolk Street, Airport Way South and Boeing Access Road, from Manufacturing Industrial Center
Heavy (MIC -H) to Light Industrial (LI); setting conditions for the property owner regarding the
rezone; and amending the City's Official Zoning Map.
The Associated Grocers warehouse and distribution center occupies approximately 62 acres that lie
partly in Tukwila and partly in Seattle. During the Spring of 2007, the Sabey Corporation contacted the
City about the possibility of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezone of the Tukwila portion of the
Associated Grocers site, in order to redevelop it for office, retail, hotel and light industrial.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, indicated this is a quasi judicial hearing before the Council this evening.
The following 3 "appearance of fairness" questions were asked of each of the 7 Councilmembers:
1. Do you or any member of your family have any interest in the subject property?
2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter?
3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application?
Each of the 7 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions.
Ms. Kerslake also asked if there was anyone who objected to the Councilmembers hearing this matter.
There was no response from the audience to this inquiry for each of the 7 Councilmembers.
Ms. Kerslake provided an overview of the 4 criteria for Rezones to provide context to the Council when
considering the testimony during the public hearing.
9:06:57 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments.
Dave Sabey, 12201 Tukwila International Boulevard, applicant for this project, utilized a Powerpoint
presentation to give historical information and highlights regarding the development. This is another
opportunity to further improve this area of Tukwila by developing this unique property. Mr. Sabey
conveyed this project will provide a more modern northern entrance to the City; allow a consistent
development pattern similar to the Flight Museum, Homeland Security Facility, and The Boeing Company;
maintain control of the property for Tukwila; and add millions of dollars in revenue to the Tukwila budget.
9:18:27 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
4. An ordinance designating certain property as a special height exception area and amending
the TMC's Figure 18.3 to reflect the addition of that property.
Extending the City's height exception areas as outlined in TMC 18.50.030 can provide additional flexibility
in site design and result in an improved development.
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9:21:46 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments.
There were no citizen comments.
9:22:23 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Adopt the Findings and Conclusions contained in the staff report and approve the Unclassified
Use Permit for the temporary Tukwila Commuter Rail Station located at 7301 South Longacres
Way for a total of five years, ending on December 31, 2012.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THIS ISSUE TO
THE DECEMBER 10, 2007 SPECIAL MEETING.*
Councilmember Robertson has 4 items or conditions that he would like to discuss with staff prior to
making a decision on this issue. Due to the concerns expressed by the City Council during this evening's
public hearing, there was consensus to continue this discussion to the December 10, 2007 Special
Meeting.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, relayed the Council has the choice to approve, deny, or approve the UUP
with conditions. Due to this being a quasi judicial matter, she explained that Council may talk with staff
not each other regarding this issue. No information should be gathered from other sources.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinances.
1. An ordinance amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Transportation Element.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY OF TUKWILA'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE ON PAGE 2,
SECTION 2, PARAGRAPH 2, TO CHANGE THE WORD "MINKLER" TO "STRANDER.
The sentence would read "Support forming a partnership with Metropolitan King County, in the area north
of AAink-ler Strander Boulevard in the Tukwila Urban Center, in order to locate a pedestrian friendly Transit
Center and related amenities."
Councilmember Robertson explained the foot transportation corridor is in the area of Westfield Shopping
Center and going all the way to Minkler to locate a Transit Center is too far south. He would like to limit
the area for the Transit Center to be closer to the pedestrian walking area.
Jack Pace, Community Development Director; indicated that when the Planning Commission made that
recommendation, it was with the intent of being broad and flexible.
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*ROLL CALL VOTE TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
DUFFIE YES
HERNANDEZ NO
GRIFFIN YES
CARTER NO
HAGGERTON YES
LINDER NO
ROBERTSON YES
MOTION CARRIED 4 -3 TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2183 AS AMENDED.
2. An ordinance rezoning certain real property at 14427 51st Avenue South in Tukwila from
Regional Commercial Center (RCC) to Low Density Residential (LDR); setting conditions for the
property owner regarding the rezone; and amending the City's Official Zoning Map.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14427 51ST AVENUE SOUTH IN TUKWILA, FROM
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL CENTER (RCC) TO LOW- DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR); SETTING
CONDITIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER REGARDING THE REZONE; AMENDING THE
CITY'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2184.
3. An ordinance rezoning certain property generally bounded by East Marginal Way South, South
Norfolk Street, Airport Way South and Boeing Access Road, from Manufacturing Industrial Center
Heavy (MIC -H) to Light Industrial (LI); setting conditions for the property owner regarding the
rezone; and amending the City's Official Zoning Map.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REZONING
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, SOUTH
NORFOLK STREET, AIRPORT WAY SOUTH AND BOEING ACCESS ROAD, FROM
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER -HEAVY (MIC -H) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI); SETTING
CONDITIONS FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER REGARDING THE REZONE; AMENDING THE
CITY'S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2185.
4. An ordinance designating certain property as a special height exception area and amending
the TMC's Figure 18.3 to reflect the addition of that property.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A SPECIAL HEIGHT EXCEPTION AREA, AND
AMENDING ORDINANCE #1758, AS CODIFIED AT FIGURE 18 -3 OF TUKWILA'S ZONING CODE,
TO REFLECT THE ADDITION OF THAT PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, 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 2186.
c. 2008 Water, Sewer, and Surface Water Rates:
1. An ordinance relating to metered water and fire protection rates.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 1766, RELATING TO METERED WATER AND FIRE PROTECTION RATES;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2137; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2187.
2. A resolution adopting a new Public Works fee schedule.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON 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 HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1652.
d. An ordinance extending certain benefits to domestic partners and their dependents.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
EXTENDING CERTAIN BENEFITS TO DOMESTIC PARTNERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS;
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.
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. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2188.
e. A resolution updating and clarifying the non represented employees' compensation and
adopting the non represented salary schedule and benefits summary effective January 1, 2008.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1621, UPDATING AND CLARIFYING THE NON
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED
SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008.
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MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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 HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1653.
f. A resolution adopting a Land Use fee schedule.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 1620, 1603
AND 1498.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1654.
g. An ordinance adopting a new Permit fee schedule for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel
Gas Piping Permits.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2171, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.04, SECTION 16.04.250, "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES," TO ADOPT NEW
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULES FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND FUEL -GAS
PIPING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2189.
h. An ordinance amending the 2007 Budget providing for revenue and expenditures in the
water /sewer revenue bond fund.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
THE 2007 BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2147, PROVIDING FOR REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURES IN THE WATER /SEWER REVENUE BOND FUND; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -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 Haggerton indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee
meeting directly before the Regular Council meeting this evening. The committee members were
unanimous in recommending approval. Originally the ordinance title contained the word "unanticipated"
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prior to the word "revenue." To avoid any misconception and provide greater clarity, the word
"unanticipated" was removed prior to the ordinance being presented for discussion by the full Council this
evening.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2190.
i. An ordinance adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year 2008.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008; 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.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2191.
j. A resolution adopting the 2008 -2013 Financial Planning Model and the Capital Improvement
Program for general government and the City's enterprise funds.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2008 -2013 FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE
FUNDS.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON 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 HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1655.
k. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with M. J. Durkan for 2008 lobbying services in the
amount of $4,000.00 per month (plus expenses).
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
CONTRACT WITH M. J. DURKAN FOR 2008 LOBBYING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00
PER MONTH (PLUS EXPENSES).*
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, indicated Exhibit A of the contract has been revised to include item #4
Present an activity /project status report at least once annually to the City Council at a regularly scheduled
meeting. Exhibit B was amended to add, "Invoices shall provide detailed information on the services
performed relative to each monthly billing."
The Councilmembers exchanged comments on this issue to include positive remarks regarding the
professionalism of Mr. Durkan; the past financial benefits to the City derived from working with this
lobbyist; and the need for greater representation and communication with legislators regarding Tukwila's
position on the Tukwila South project.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 WITH CARTER VOTING NO.
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City Council Regular Meetina Minutes December 3, 2007
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet deferred to Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, to present an update on the recent weather
situation. Mr. Morrow provided a status report of conditions in the City based on 24 hours of continual
rain amounting to a record 3 inches. Many of the incidents in the City were based on private systems that
had become overwhelmed. Southcenter Boulevard was closed for a period of time due to one such
incident. Mr. Morrow thanked the City Clerk's Office and Stacia Norris specifically for getting the
information regarding the street closure on Tukwila 21 (the City's TV Channel) within "2 minutes" of the
Mayor's decision. He also credited Stan Anderson and the Street Crew for street cleaning efforts in the
past month, which prevented flooding issues from becoming more problematic.
b. Council
Councilmember Hernandez assisted with serving at the Tent City meal on November 28, 2007. She
commended the City staff for their participation in this event. She also attended the dedication event for
Habitat for Humanity on December 1, 2007.
Councilmember Carter attended the Suburban Cities meeting on November 28, 2007 where Mayor Mullet
was honored for his accomplishments within the region. She reported there will be no further
Transportation Committee meetings for the rest of the year.
Councilmember Haggerton also attended the November 28, 2007 Suburban Cities meeting. He also had
an all -day Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board meeting on November 30, 2007.
Councilmember Linder attended the December 1, 2007 Habitat for Humanity dedication event. She
commended Jack Pace, Community Development Director, for his work on making the donation of that
home from the City possible.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, relayed there is a great deal of activity occurring in the next 2 weeks,
and she will be providing a calendar to the Council by December 5, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT
10:33 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Christy O'Flah Deputy City Clerk c/
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/7/2008