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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-03 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 3, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Jim Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Melissa Hart, Acting City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were: Council President Joe Duffie, Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Melissa Hart, Acting City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director. Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, introduced the new Deputy Finance Director, Peggy McCarthy. Mr. Hunstock indicated Ms. McCarthy is a Certified Public Accountant and was the Financial Reporting Manager with the King County Housing Authority for the last ten years. She is also a long -time resident of Tukwila and a graduate of Foster High School. Ms. McCarthy indicated it is an honor to serve the citizens, Council and Mayor of Tukwila. b. Community Schools Collaboration, Tukwila Programs School Year 2008 -2009. Deborah Salas, Executive Director, and Lynda Hall, Program Director for Community Schools Collaboration, (CSC) utilized a PowerPoint presentation to highlight some of the following key points: CSC Tukwila Program Areas Student Support Academic support and enrichment programs Academic Support Health Screenings Enrichment Programs Leadership Opportunities Recreation College and Career Preparation Family Support Information, education and community connections Serving over 300 families each month Language Specific Parent Nights Adult Education School Navigation Community Liaison Program Connection to City Resources Civic Engagement Health Services Support Medical, dental and coordinated community health services Free /Reduced Cost Student Physicals 253 students received physicals City of Tukwila Page 2 of 5 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 3. 2008 Free Immunizations 125 students immunized Free Dental Screening 200 families received dental care STEPS to Health Grants Asthma Screening and Orientation 30 families trained in asthma care Mammogram Bus for 35+ (April 2009) Guiding Principles Comprehensive Education Equitable Access Opportunities Full Engagement Honoring Diversity Measurable Progress Shared Responsibility Student Goals All participating CSC students enter school ready to learn All participating CSC students graduate ready for higher education and training Students are contributing members of the community All students have access to affordable health care Students participating in CSC programs become spokespersons and storytellers for the program Family Goals Families are actively engaged in their child's education Families take advantage of opportunities for career education and development Families are able to independently navigate school, health and government systems Families have increased access to health care information and services Councilmember Hernandez thanked Ms. Salas and Ms. Hall for the informative presentation. She asked about a mention made of participants being charged for services. Ms. Salas clarified no participants are charged for services. CSC currently has requests from other school districts on program details and training on implementation of such a program. She stated Ms. Hall travels to other school districts and provides fee -based training on the program currently utilized in the Tukwila School District. Councilmember Quinn inquired about other types of funding available to CSC for the programs they offer. Ms. Salas indicated they are in the process of applying for a United Way grant, and CSC is researching how the organization can receive earned income and not be as grant dependant. Mayor Haggerton requested clarification regarding the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department's services provided to CSC participants, and how the organization accounts for the value of those services. Ms. Salas indicated the value of the services is reported as "in kind" services, with the appropriate cash value attached. 7:40 p.m. Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess. 7:42 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS Abdihakim Hassan, 12227 48 Avenue South, indicated he is a Somali immigrant and his family has lived in the Tukwila area since 1993. Mr. Hassan also indicated he supports the Community Schools Collaboration programs in the Tukwila schools, and feels the programs offered are helping the immigrant children of the community to succeed. Lupita Becerra, 3731 South 141 Avenue South, is representing parents of the Cascade View Elementary School community. The community has a concern with the lack of stop signs at the intersection of 34 Avenue South and 137 Street. Ms. Becerra requested information on the process to have a stop sign installed in the specified intersection. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 3, 2008 Councilmember Linder expressed appreciation for the information brought to the Council regarding this concern. Ms. Linder indicated Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, could assist Ms. Becerra and provide her with the documents needed to have Public Works review this issue. Carisa Sampson, 1626 Grant Avenue South, F -101, Renton, stated her son attends Foster High School and has participated in one of the CSC after school programs. It is very important for the community to have programs available to young adults; it helps keep them out of trouble in the late afternoon before parents are off work. Ms. Sampson also indicated the programs help boost self- esteem and build character, and she thanked the City for their continued participation. Jacoby Sampson, 1626 Grant Avenue South, F -101, Renton, stated he recently transferred into the Tukwila School District and is a student at Foster High School. Mr. Sampson indicated he was not as involved in school activities in the past as he could have been. After attending a CSC sponsored diversity camp, his understanding of the multitude of cultures currently in place within the Tukwila School District was expanded. The programs currently offered at Foster High School, because of Community Schools Collaboration are very important and the students hope these programs are not cut. Louie Sanft, 6120 52 Avenue South, Seattle, WA, indicated he would like to bring to the attention of the Council his dissatisfaction with the Planning Commission and the attempt to quickly pass an updated Shoreline Master Program without any input from the residents, businesses, property owners or other constituents residing in Tukwila. Without the important input of these vital parts of this City, the Planning Department cannot plan, design and implement a new Shoreline Master Program that accurately takes into account the needs of this greater community. Community members have not had enough time for review of the Shoreline Master Program update, and have not had an opportunity to provide input. Mr. Sanft stated this Shoreline Master Program update is moving too fast. It does not require approval in the next few months, as the due date for the update is actually December 2009. Mayor Haggerton requested Jack Pace, Community Development Director, speak regarding the comments of Mr. Sanft. Mr. Pace provided clarification that the Planning Commission has held two public hearings and two open houses. Staff is currently compiling the questions and concerns received and preparing recommendations in response to those concerns. A public meeting is planned in January 2009 to provide citizens with those findings and recommendations. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 10/20/08 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #342655 #342959 in the amount of $888,721.71 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING An ordinance establishing a moratorium on the filing of permits on certain types of signage including billboards, animated /electronic message signs, freeway interchange signs, and freestanding signs taller than six feet. 8:01 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments. Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, indicated on October 6, 2008 the City Council adopted an emergency six month moratorium on the acceptance of land use and building permit applications for the installation of certain signs within the City. Under Washington State law, the City must conduct a public hearing within 60 days of adoption of an emergency moratorium. This evening's public hearing is responsive to the requirement. The moratorium is needed to allow the City adequate time to complete the sign code update and public participation process. 8:05 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing, there were no citizen comments. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 5 City Council Regular Meetina Minutes November 3. 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Cascade Land Conservancy for the Duwamish Riverbend Hill project in the amount of $30,000.00. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH CASCADE LAND CONSERVANCY FOR THE DUWAMISH RIVERBEND HILL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement No. 6 to Contract #06 -049 with Anchor Environmental, LLC for the Interurban Avenue South Waterline Construction project in the amount of $53,978.00. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT NO. 6 TO CONTRACT #06 -049 WITH ANCHOR ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH WATERLINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,978.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Perteet Engineering, Inc. for the GIS Inventory Area 5 project in the amount of $150,000.00. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH PERTEET ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE GIS INVENTORY AREA 5 PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Kenyon Disend PLLC for 2009 -2010 legal services in the amount of $38,256.00 per month, plus expenses. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KENYON DISEND PLLC FOR 2009 -2010 LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,256.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. e. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with M. J. Durkan, Inc. for 2009 lobbying services in the amount of $4,000.00 per month, plus expenses. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH M. J. DURKAN, INC. FOR 2009 LOBBYING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. f. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Ball Janik for 2009 lobbying services in the amount of $9,568.00 per month, plus expenses. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BALL JANIK FOR 2009 LOBBYING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,568.00 PER MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. g. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024, related to Council Presidents and Mayor Pro Tempore. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.04.070, RELATED TO COUNCIL PRESIDENTS AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Melissa Hart, Acting City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 5 City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes November 3, 2008 MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2209. 8:13 p.m. Mayor Haggerton declared a brief recess. 8:20 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the Regular Meeting. h. Continued review of the 2009 -2010 Budget /CIP. Shawn Hunstock, 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. BUDGET CIP PAGES PAGES Land Acquisition /Parks Dev. Fund 301 157 Golf Course Fund 411 172 -175 Public Works I 125 -143 Street Fund 103 147 1 -5 Arterial Street 104 Bridges 1 148 -150 I 28 -67 Water Fund 401 161 -165 XV XVI 76 -103 Sewer Fund 402 166 -169 XVII XVIII 130 -153 Debt Service Funds 207 -210 I 153 -156 Water /Sewer Revenue Bond Fund 404 1 170 1 Bond Reserve Fund 405 171 Equipment Rental Fund 501 181-184 188 -189 REPORTS Due to the lateness of the hour, the Council dispensed with reports. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson expressed a desire to look at other alternatives for the 2009 Council Retreat. Councilmembers discussed preferences for the new location; it was concluded that Council President Duffle and Councilmember Hernandez would discuss other options for retreat locations. The Council Analyst will prepare a briefing on alternate locations in order for the Council to make a decision on a new location in the very near future. ADJOURNMENT 11:03 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. ing City Clerk 6 -27 XXI -XXII 154 -155 APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 11/17/2008