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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 10, 2008 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council President Duffie called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Council President Duffie asked all City employees, citizens and visitors to stand and be recognized. OFFICIALS Present were Joe Duffie, Council President; Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, and Kathy Hougardy. Councilmember Quinn was not present. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Rick Still, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director; Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Program Manager; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director; Lisa Verner, Project Manager; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Specialist; Melissa Hart, Acting City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Introduction of Kristina Thorne, Visitor Information Specialist. Katherine Kertzman, Tourism and Marketing Program Manager, introduced Kristina Thorne, the new Visitor Information Specialist. Ms. Thorne graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in tourism and recreation. She indicated it is an honor to be chosen to work with the amazing team at the Seattle Southside Visitors Center. The Councilmembers and Mayor offered congratulations to Ms. Thorne. Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, stated the City of Tukwila is the recipient of a Savvy Award from the 3CMA (City, County, Community Marketing Association) for marketing and promotion of the Centennial Kick -off event. Out of 39 competing cities, the City of Tukwila received third place, an Award of Excellence, for the promotion of the Centennial celebration in January 2008. The Councilmembers and Mayor offered congratulations to the Seattle Southside Visitor Services staff. CITIZEN COMMENT No citizen comments were received. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10. 2008 PUBLIC HEARING: a. An ordinance to amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the City, to reference the Fire and Parks Master Plans, and to add Level -of- Service goals for both Fire and Parks services. Councilmember Robertson indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee on September 23, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The purpose of the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund and to add level of service goals for the Fire and Parks services. Lisa Verner, Project Manager, indicated the amendment adds a list of projects funded by the General Fund and referenced the Fire Master Plan and the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Ms. Verner indicated this amendment, per the Council's request, was reviewed by the Planning Commission, and they held a public hearing on October 30, 2008. It was recommended by the Planning Commission to adopt the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. 7:13 p.m. Council President Duffie opened the public hearing. No citizen comments were received. 7:14 p.m. Council President Duffie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Robertson indicated the Level of Service standard unit of measure is based on a residential population of 17,000 people. Tukwila is a unique city in that we have a larger daytime population than an evening resident population, and all require the assistance of services provided by the City. The table listed in Exhibit A of the draft ordinance should be revised to include the larger daytime population. Councilmember Griffin stated this topic was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting this evening. The City would need to conduct data gathering to establish a daytime population for submittal to the consultant for a revised factor. Ms. Verner, indicated the City is following a successful City of Redmond model of residential population, instead of residential and employee population. Ms. Verner suggested the Council move this forward to the December 1, 2008 Regular Meeting for adoption. Staff could then start the data gathering for a possible amendment to the Level of Service Standards schedule. b. An application to amend the Comprehensive Plan map designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) on approximately 1.4 acres. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, asked the following "Appearance of Fairness" questions of each of the 6 Councilmembers: 1. Do you have any interest in the subject property (152xx 65 Avenue South)? 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 6 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions. Ms. Fox indicated the City has received a request to change the designation of 1.4 acres in the eastern portion of a property located at 152xx 65 Avenue South from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The City Council forwarded the matter to the Planning Commission, which held a public hearing on October 30, 2008, and recommended denial of the request. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10. 2008 7:33 p.m. Council President Duffie opened the public hearing. No citizen comments were received. 7:34 p.m. Council President Duffie closed the public hearing. The Councilmembers discussed the staff and Planning Commission recommendation to deny the applicant's request. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. SPECIAL ISSUES a. An ordinance to amend the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the City, to reference the Fire and Parks Master Plans, and to add Level -of- Service goals for both Fire and Parks services. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on October 27, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Councilmember Hernandez stated the proposed emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendment is to add "Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund, reference the Fire and Parks Master Plans, and to add Level of Service goals for Fire and Parks services to the Capital Facilities element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission recommended approving the amendment. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE DECEMBER 1, 2008 REGULAR MEETING. b. Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan map designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) on approximately 1.4 acres. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on October 27, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, indicated the City has received a request to change the designation of 1.4 acres in the eastern portion of a property located at 152xx 65 Avenue South, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The City Council forwarded the matter to the Planning Commission, which held a public hearing on October 30, 2008, and recommended denial of the request. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. 2009 Tax Levy ordinances. Councilmember Robertson indicated these items were discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on November 4, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The Council is being asked to consider (1) An ordinance setting the regular property tax levy, and (2) An ordinance increasing the regular levy by 1.0 Pursuant to state statute, both proposed ordinances are required in order to receive property tax revenues in 2009. The deadline for submitting 2009 property tax levies to King County is November 30, 2008. A public hearing will be held on November 17, 2008. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. d. Water and Sewer Rates for 2009. Councilmember Griffin indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee on November 3, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10, 2008 Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, indicated the City's water and sewer rates need to be increased to meet operational and capital expenditures for their corresponding enterprise funds. Single- and multi- family summer water rates will increase from $3.38 per CCF to $3.89 due to an increase in wholesale water rates from Cascade Water Alliance. Mr. Morrow stated the sewer fund's monthly residential flat rate will increase from $10.12 to $11.64 per residential connection. The sewer ordinance will reflect the increase in King County sewer fee from $27.05 to $31.90 per month. The surface water fees will not increase in 2009, but are scheduled to increase in 2010. All of the fees are now included in the Public Works fee schedule resolution. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. Acquisition of open space at 5800 South 152 Street. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on October 27, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Councilmember Hernandez indicated the Parks and Recreation Department was contacted by the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County regarding property located at 5800 South 152 Street, that adjoins Tukwila Elementary School. After successful negotiations, a purchase price of $150,000 was agreed upon, and a sale agreement has been completed. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. f. Tukwila Pond Park Development Contract with Robert W. Droll. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on October 27, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Councilmember Hernandez stated the Parks and Recreation Department has been working with Robert W. Droll Landscape Architect on the Tukwila Pond Park Design project since May of 2007. The original contract expired in August 2008. A new contract has been drafted that includes the balance of $34,100.54 from the original contract. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. g. An ordinance establishing Level -of- Service standards for parks and open space, and amending Ordinance No. 2207 that adopted the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Councilmember Hernandez indicated this item was discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on October 27, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Lisa Verner, Project Manager, indicated the issue before the Council is to adopt an ordinance establishing level of service (LOS) standards for parks and open space and amending Ordinance No. 2207, which adopted the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, to incorporate the LOS standards. Council discussion occurred during the Public Hearing (item 4a) that was held earlier this evening. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes November 10. 2008 h. Continued review of the 2009 -2010 Budget /CIP. Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, introduced 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. Administrative Services Legal Mayor's Office (City Clerk) Human Services Sister City Committee Planning Commission Equity Diversity Commission Arts Commission Parks Commission Library Advisory Board Human Services Agencies Hotel /Motel Fund 101 BUDGET PAGES 59 -62 66 -68 31 -35, 47- 50, 144 36 -37 38 -39 40 41 42 -43 44 45 -46 190 -191 145 -146 9:03 p.m.Council President Duffle declared a brief recess. 9:15 p.m.Council President Duffie reconvened the Committee of the Whole meeting. Street Fund 103 Arterial Street 104 Bridges Water Fund 401 Sewer Fund 402 Surface Water 402 Facility Replacement Fund 302 General Government Improvements Fund REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton left the meeting at 9:40 p.m. b. City Council 158 159 CIP PAGES 1 -5 28 -67 76 -103 XVII XVIII 104 -129 XIX XX 130 -153 70 -75 68 -69 Councilmember Hernandez attended the Crime Prevention Resource Team open house on October 28, 2008. She also attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on November 6, 2008. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes C. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst was not present. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson distributed a handout regarding REET (Real Estate Excise Tax). He requested Councilmembers review the content prior to the November 24, 2008 Council meeting. The proposed 2009 2010 budget will be discussed and the REET information will be discussed in -depth at that time. Councilmembers discussed the Council Retreat scheduled for February 2009. The Council Analyst had provided several additional locations for the retreat. Councilmember Robertson distributed a handout with two additional locations for Council consideration, the Resort at Port Ludlow and the La Connor Channel Lodge. After Council discussion of the top three choices, consensus was to hold the retreat at the Resort at Port Ludlow. ADJOURNMENT 10:14 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DUFFIE DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURNED. cf-ho- Melissa Hart, Acting City Clerk Page 6 of 6 November 10. 2008