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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-03 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Jim Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator, called the roll of the Council. Present were: Council President Joe Duffie, Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, and De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Dave Haynes, Police Chief; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor; Mary Miotke, IT Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk; Barbara Saxton, Administrative Support Coordinator. AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 3, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO CONSIDER ITEM #3, PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS, PRIOR TO ITEM #2, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. a. Appointment of Christy O'Flaherty to the position of City Clerk effective April 1, 2008. Mayor Haggerton noted City Clerk Jane Cantu will be retiring effective March 31, 2008. Councilmembers expressed appreciation for Ms. O'Flaherty's work over the past 30 years. Ms. O'Flaherty introduced her husband and City Clerk staff who were present at the meeting. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO APPOINT CHRISTY O'FLAHERTY TO THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to create the position of Director of Information Technology. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO CREATE THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Haggerton explained he has interviewed department heads and key staff throughout the City during the past two months, and feels information technology is an important component of improved efficiency and future growth. c. Appointment of Mary Miotke to the position of Director of Information Technology effective March 1, 2008. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPOINT MARY MIOTKE TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2008. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 2 of 9 March 3. 2008 Mayor Haggerton noted Ms. Miotke has been involved with technology needs both internally and with organizations such as Valley Cities and Valley Com. Ms. Miotke started with the City 15 years ago as a part-time employee. She introduced IT staff members present at the meeting, along with her husband and other relatives and friends in attendance. Per Motion to AMEND AGENDA on Page 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 2008 King County Council Goals; Julia Patterson, King County Councilmember King County Councilmember Julia Patterson explained she has been speaking with numerous cities in Council District 5, as her message is not unique to Tukwila. The County level of government is a regional government (between city and state governments) and is dependent upon sales tax and property tax. Among the County's responsibilities are: regional criminal justice services, including police service to unincorporated areas and cities that contract with the County; sewage treatment system and the Cedar Hills landfill; and transportation including local bus service (Metro). Other general services overseen by the County are the Department of Elections; animal control; Licensing Division; regional parks, trails and open space; and public health, which involves policies to keep the population as a whole healthy, such as restaurant inspections, disease prevention, and hazardous waste cleanup. Councilmember Patterson's focus tonight is on a new King County Equity and Social Justice initiative proposed by King County Executive Ron Sims. The initiative is based on the belief that all the residents in our region should have the same opportunities, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, whether they have a disability, and regardless of their immigration status. They should receive the same quality education, the same access to very basic healthcare, the same opportunities to work for a living wage, the same access to housing, safe neighborhoods, and opportunities to enjoy the environment. All people in King County would reap the benefits, including greater economic vitality, a better educated populace, a decline in criminal justice and healthcare costs, and a better government. Councilmember Patterson relayed several statistics regarding south King County: A child in south King County is more than twice as likely to drop out of high school as one in east King County. A worker earning between $15,000 and $25,000 is 10 times less likely to have access to healthcare than someone making $50,000 or more. A youth of color is six times more likely than a Caucasian youth to spend time in a state or county correctional facility. A southeast Seattle or southeast King County resident is four times more likely to die from diabetes than someone who lives on Mercer Island. A Native American baby is four times more likely to die before his /her first birthday than a Caucasian baby. There are approximately 10,000 families living in poverty in south King County, compared to 3,000 in east King County. More than 1 out of every 3 households with children in south King County is headed by a single parent. South King County has more than twice as many students in the reduced /free lunch program as Seattle (and more than three times as many as east King County). Agencies need to address this kind of unacceptable disparity and empower these communities in need. The County will work to encourage different levels of governments, and agencies within those governments, to work with each other to address this problem. This initiative will be one of many focuses in King County this year, but is particularly relevant to south King County cities, and she hopes to see this need reflected in the King County budget. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 3. 2008 Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to King County Councilmember Patterson for her message, as Tukwila has been aware of these statistics and has struggled to accomplish many of these issues and there is much more to do. Councilmember Griffin noted she recently discovered that while 68 percent of seniors in Washington State graduate, only 38 percent of seniors at Foster High School graduate. She stated the City Council must always be mindful of whether its policies address and benefit the people who live in our City. Councilmember Quinn noted Councilmember Patterson has advocated for south county cities for many years, and asked what the City of Tukwila could do to get a greater portion of funding. Councilmember Patterson stated south King County has not been competing adequately with Seattle and east King County for funding. For example, the hotel /motel tax collected in SeaTac and Tukwila has not been coming back to this area. Until Transit Now passed, Seattle had approximately 64 percent of all transit in King County. While south county cities have been zoning for density and encouraging infill, transit hours have not followed that growth. Forty percent of all new transit dollars should come to south King County. As a result of passage of the parks levy last year, the King County Council needs to be encouraged to make investments in the trail system and open space. Councilmember Patterson will be holding a town hall meeting on March 24 at Kent City Hall, followed by a roundtable of south King County leaders to organize themselves to compete for that funding. South county cities are currently at a disadvantage, as they do not speak as a unified voice, making it hard to compete with the political and business voice of cities such as Seattle or Bellevue. By learning to work across the political boundaries of cities within south King County, we can all be more effective. Mayor Haggerton provided information to demonstrate the amount of revenue generated in Tukwila, including an increase from $182 million to $203.2 million in 2007 in sales tax collected in Tukwila, an increase from $16.6 million to $18.2 million to Metro, and an increase from $3.1 million to $5.7 million to King County. 2007 Chamber of Commerce Report; Nancy Damon, President Nancy Damon, President and CEO of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, noted this is the completion of her 9th year with the Chamber. She introduced Chamber staff members who were present at the meeting, and provided a packet of information to Councilmembers, which included a Chamber directory, a new map, the year -end report, February e- newsletter, latest weekly bulletin and a copy of their dining guide. Among the Chambers achievements and milestones in 2007 were: Introduction of new website and easier accessibility to information Distribution of monthly E- newsletter, and a new "weekly bulletin" Changed the organization's name back to "Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce" Creation of their first member promotional piece (dining guide), with a new one to be published in May (with plans to publish a homeowners guide in fall 2008) Joined the South Sound Chamber Coalition, which represents 3,500 businesses that employ more than 150,000 workers in south King County and north Pierce County Other activities during 2007 included their annual get -away golf tournament at Foster Golf Links, membership on the City's Equity Diversity Commission, commitment to the Highway 99 Action Committee, active participation in the Valley Cities Group, the annual Tukwila Government Affairs Committee holiday luncheon, and participation in Lodging Tax Advisory Commission meetings. Regular Chamber events included monthly luncheons and networking breakfasts, ribbon cuttings, open houses, golf tournament, and the ACE awards. The Chamber's partnerships with Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac, the Port of Seattle and King County continue, and updated reports to the partners are submitted quarterly. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Ms. Damon is now a member of the South Sound Coalition of Chambers Board and the Issues Committee, and is serving as President of Rotary Club of Southcenter for 2008. The Chamber's goals for 2008 include continued participation in regional transportation issues, and in April they will be introducing a medical insurance program for Chamber members, allowing small businesses to obtain affordable coverage. Councilmembers congratulated Ms. Damon on her 9 years of service, and expressed appreciation for her visibility in the community and the work of her outstanding committee members. Councilmember Hernandez asked if it would be possible to have the agenda included in meeting reminder notices. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 2/19/08 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #337468- #337477, and 3374794337707, in the amount of $643,647.75 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARDS Award a contract to Pacific Sheet Metal and Roofing, LLC, for the Minkler Shops Re -Roof— Building B Project in the amount of $87,446.70, including sales tax. Page 4 of 9 March 3. 2008 MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO PACIFIC SHEET METAL AND ROOFING, LLC, FOR THE MINKLER SHOPS RE- ROOF— BUILDING B PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,446.70, INCLUDING SALES TAX. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. A resolution increasing the Municipal Court Change Fund level. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE MUNICIPAL COURT CHANGE FUND LEVEL; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1647. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN 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 ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1659. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Coban Research and Technologies, Inc., for purchase and installation of digital in -car video for the patrol cars in the amount of $150,532.47. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH COBAN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF DIGITAL IN -CAR VIDEO FOR THE PATROL CARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,532.47. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the conditions of Contract #07 -165 with Sound Inspections and Investigative Engineers, LLC, for the Westfield Mall Expansion Project to change the scope of work, contract time, and contract amount to $65,000 (no impact to the General Fund). Councilmember Hernandez noted the Mall is working to complete their project by July 2008, and the costs involved with this contract are covered by permit fees. Page 5 of 9 March 3. 2008 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT #07 -165 WITH SOUND INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIVE ENGINEERS, LLC, FOR THE WESTFIELD MALL EXPANSION PROJECT TO CHANGE THE SCOPE OF WORK, CONTRACT TIME, AND CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $65,000. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Freedman Tung Bottomley (FTB) for services to complete the Tukwila Urban Center Plan in the amount of $81,540 (grant funded). MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH FREEDMAN TUNG BOTTOMLEY FOR SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,540. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with KPG, Inc., for the 2008 -2009 Overlay Program in the amount of $89,561.60. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KPG, INC., FOR THE 2008 -2009 OVERLAY PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,561.60. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Councilmember Linder noted this is for a two -year program (rather than annual), and includes both commercial and residential streets, plus data gathering to update the pavement management system, which will allow the City to properly choose streets that need repair the most. Councilmember Robertson suggested the overlay program for residential and commercial streets be combined back into one item for the 2009 budget as they are managed as one, and that the amount of money spent on the overlay program be reviewed. The amount budgeted has been declining over the past five years, although labor and material costs have been steadily increasing. Councilmember Linder noted the Transportation Committee has discussed reviewing this issue, as the City is currently doing a fraction of what had been done in the past. f. Authorize the Mayor to sign an airspace lease with the Museum of Flight Foundation for the pedestrian bridge over East Marginal Way South. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AIRSPACE LEASE WITH THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION FOR THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. g. Authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Renton for the Strander Boulevard Extension Project in the amount of $2,801,000. MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RENTON FOR THE STRANDER BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,801,000. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Kevin Fuhrer, Finance Director, responded to Council inquiries regarding when the actual expenditure for this project would occur and how it would affect the City's bonding capacity. He explained the City would initially look at establishing a line of credit, and then issue bonds when the project is complete to cover short -term interest costs, bond counsel fees and underwriter fees. Bonds would be issued at the end of the construction project (2009 or later). This would equate to about $240,000 annually in debt service City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (principal and interest) over a 20 -year term. The City's current non -voted bonding capacity is currently approximately $20 million, so this would drop the City close to $17 million for other projects. h. An ordinance amending Tukwila Municipal Code Title 17, "Subdivision Code," and Title 18, "Zoning Code," to allow development of zero -lot -line /fee- simple townhouses on individual lots. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17, "SUBDIVISION CODE," AND TITLE 18, "ZONING CODE," TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF ZERO LOT -LINE FEE SIMPLE TOWNHOUSES ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Page 6 of 9 March 3 2008 Councilmember Hernandez noted Councilmembers had an opportunity last weekend to tour a new development in Poulsbo that contained similar homes. The project was well done, and the tour did reveal several issues Council would like to avoid on similar projects in Tukwila. These concerns have been reviewed with Community Development staff, and most were addressed without needing substantial changes. A handout was provided which outlined some minor language changes to the Townhouse Design Manual, including: 1. Change the title to Townhouse Design Manual (instead of "Guidelines for uniformity throughout the document. 2. Revision to parking language on page 5 to prevent cars from overhanging driveways or pedestrian walkway areas, so the last sentence in paragraph N will read, "Additional space should be provided to prevent cars from overhanging curbs, driveways or pedestrian walkways." 3. Revision to parking language on page 6 to also provide for ample stall lengths, so paragraph S will read as follows: "The optimum design for a parking area is not necessarily the one which parks the maximum number of vehicles. The design should also provide ample stall and aisle widths, lengths, pedestrian walks, adequate turning radii, reasonable grades, efficient movement of traffic, pleasant appearance, and convenient location." MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL MOTION TO INCORPORATE THESE CHANGES TO THE TOWNHOUSE DESIGN MANUAL. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Councilmember Linder asked for clarification from staff regarding future review of the design manual, and whether the homes would be developed as a demonstration project. Minnie Dhaliwal, Planning Supervisor, responded that typically 3 projects would be allowed under a demonstration project, which may result in developers rushing to submit applications in order to get vested. Under the proposed ordinance, there is no such vesting process and, after the first three projects are built, Council would review them to determine if any changes should be made. Councilmember Hougardy responded she would prefer to see a report and evaluation process after the first 1 or 2 projects are completed. Ms. Dhaliwal agreed staff would work during the design review process to ensure the project(s) meet the design guidelines and provide a summary to the Council upon completion of the first project. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2199 AS AMENDED. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 7 of 9 March 3. 2008 Council President Duffie noted Councilmembers Pam Linder and Verna Griffin have been appointed to serve on the City's newly- created Sign Code Committee. i. Authorize the acquisition of technology devices for use by the City Council in an amount not to exceed $50,000. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF TECHNOLOGY DEVICES FOR USE BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Councilmember Robertson recommended the proposed policy regarding the technology devices be reviewed by the Finance Safety Committee and then at a Committee of the Whole meeting prior to adoption. He also reiterated that the devices would be supported and owned by the City. Councilmember Linder suggested the policy be reviewed as part of the Council's Standard Operating Procedures. NEW BUSINESS Authorize the approval of two defibrillator units for the Fire Department in the amount of $25,820.63. Councilmember Robertson noted this is a budgeted item and he gave approval for the item to be brought straight to a Regular meeting. The actual cost is only $820 over the $25,000 limit that may be spent without Council approval. The overage over the budgeted amount was for extra equipment that went with the defibrillators. Councilmember Quinn questioned whether there is any additional operating factor (i.e. maintenance costs) over the cost of the initial purchase. Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, responded these costs are factored in, as is the case with the other four units already in use by the department. Councilmember Linder questioned this item coming directly to a Regular Meeting, without prior review at the Council committee level or a Committee of the Whole meeting. This again reflects the importance of Standard Operating Procedures, as recently reviewed at the Council retreat. Council President Duffie agreed that adherence to Council's set procedures is important and needs to be maintained. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, noted the $25,000 limit has been in place for a number of years, and administration will review whether that figure is still appropriate. Many cities have an expenditure limit of $50,000, above which Council approval is required. Chief Olivas noted there was a certain amount of expediency necessary for purchase of this item. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROVAL OF TWO DEFIBRILLATOR UNITS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,820.63. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton noted Cascade Water Alliance will make a presentation at the March 17 Regular Meeting regarding the buy -sell agreement with Puget Sound Energy. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on Tukwila Village was mailed on Friday, February 29, 2008, to approximately 300 companies, for which City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Page 8 of 9 March 3. 2008 the City hopes to have responses back by the end of March for evaluation. The Finance Department has just notified staff that the sales tax in King County will increase to 9.0% (effective April 1, 2008) due to the King County Mental Health tax. The Mayor was part of a group that met with Governor Gregoire on February 27, 2008, regarding Starfire Sports and the proposed Public Facility District. While it is too late for the issue to be resolved this year, the Governor was impressed with the information provided, and the issue will go to the 2009 legislative session. Mayor Haggerton attended a February 27, 2008 Valley Com meeting for new Mayors and newly elected officials, followed by an Administrative Board meeting. Pete Lewis, Mayor of Auburn, was elected as the new Chair, and Suzette Cook, Mayor of Kent, as Vice Chair. The group has been meeting twice a year and are now planning monthly meetings. On February 26, 2008, the Mayor met with Enterprise Seattle regarding economic development issues, and later that same day with the Rental Housing Association. He noted the Rental Housing Association is very concerned with any issues involving rental housing and inspections in particular. b. Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the Utilities Committee earlier this evening. Councilmember Linder attended the Council retreat February 22 -24, 2008. Council President Duffie invited people to attend the DARE graduation on March 5, 2008 for students in Tukwila School District. Councilmember Robertson had no report. Councilmember Griffin attended the Tukwila Pantry Board retreat on February 27, 2008 and reminded everyone of the upcoming bowl -a -thon fundraiser on March 29. Ms. Griffin is the incoming president of Tukwila Rotary Club for next year, and will be attending their President -Elect workshop prior to the Washington DC trip. Councilmember Hougardy attended the Council retreat February 22 -24, 2008. She is currently serving on the Tukwila Historical Society, and has prepared a Call for Entries brochure for the historical homes tour. Councilmember Quinn has been appointed as the new Regional and Local Affairs Director for King County and will be serving in dual capacities and will continue to advocate aggressively for Tukwila. Mr. Quinn noted that he participated in an alternative dispute program last year and has suggested Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, go through the training process. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, noted that a two- thirds legislative update has been distributed. Travel packets for those Councilmembers going to Washington DC will be ready on March 5, 2008. Ms. Matej noted she had the opportunity to shadow Mr. Quinn with the County for a few hours recently. She thanked Councilmember Quinn for suggesting her participation in the alternate dispute resolution program and is looking forward to bringing a new skill set back to the Council. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes MISCELLANEOUS Mayor Haggerton noted the City continues to work diligently with developers on Tukwila Village, with the Sabey Corporation on the Boeing Access Road /Associated Grocers issue, and on the Tukwila South issue. He will report individually on these items as additional information becomes available. ADJOURNMENT 8:40 pm. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 1 Barbara Saxton, AdmYist 7 ative Support Coordinator APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 3/17/2008 Page 9 of 9 March 3. 2008