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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 17, 2008 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR 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
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie,
Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn
Hunstock, Finance Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Gail Labanara, Public Works Analyst;
Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Mary
Miotke, Information Technology Director; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
Appointment of Brooke Alford to Position #6 on the Planning Commission, with a term expiring
3/31/2011.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO APPOINT BROOKE ALFORD TO POSITION
#6 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2011.*
Jack Pace, Community Development Director, introduced Brooke Alford to the City Council. Ms. Alford
has been serving on the City's Parks Commission, and she brings diversity and experience to the
Planning Commission.
Ms. Alford conveyed she looks forward to working on the important projects currently taking place in the
City, as it is an exciting time for Tukwila right now.
The Councilmembers thanked Ms. Alford for her dedication to the City.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mary Ellen Stone, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Renton, thanked the Mayor and Council
for their continued support toward human services. The City of Tukwila is seen as a leader in supporting
human services in the areas of homelessness, sexual assault issues, and family services.
Cathie Desjardin, 3826 South 116 Street, indicated she has not received a response to a request from a
few months ago regarding speeding boats on the river. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, stated she was
under the impression that Ms. Desjardin had been contacted by Police staff. Mayor Haggerton relayed
that staff will be in contact with Ms. Desjardin regarding this issue.
Ms. Desjardin referenced receiving two public notices for the same meeting after the date of the meeting.
Ms. Berry inquired as to the content of the meeting notices and indicated the matter would be looked into.
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Ms. Desjardin indicated she was unable to get her comments in for the Shoreline Master Program on
time. Her property is on the left bank of the Duwamish River, and she has lived there since 1980. Her
home and garage are part of the new non conforming zone. In her view, the buffer increase is being
done without justification, increasing the "no- build" area of the property. This would result in property
value loss, which translates to a gain for the government. From her perspective this constitutes a take or
and grab for which she is entitled to compensation from the City.
Mayor Haggerton explained this issue is currently going through a process that will involve Planning
Commission consideration, public hearings, and consideration before the City Council.
Dipti Sarnaik and Anne Masin from Renton Area Youth and Family Services (RAYS), Renton, thanked the
Mayor and City Council for the ongoing program support. Staff from RAYS have been working in the
Tukwila schools for approximately 30 years. They provide counseling support, parenting classes, Latino
parenting classes, comprehensive case management, and psychiatric services.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 11/3/08 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers #342960- #343235 in the amount of $1,069,349.09
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. The proposed 2009 -2010 Budget and 2009 -2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
7:23 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the Public Hearing.
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, explained the public hearing on the 2009 -2010 proposed budget and
2009 -2014 Capital Improvement Program is being conducted in accordance with RCW 35A.34.110. The
draft budget ordinance and CIP resolution will be reviewed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting
on November 18, 2008, the Committee of the Whole meeting on November 24, 2008, and at the Regular
Meeting on December 1, 2008.
Bill Block, Committee to End Homelessness, Seattle, represents the coalition working toward the 10 -year
plan to end homelessness in King County. He expressed appreciation for the work the City of Tukwila
has done in support of the plan. He explained the crisis clinic line of 211 saw a 53% increase in calls for
rental assistance, a 21% increase in calls for heat and light (during the summer), and an 11% increase
overall. He asked that the needs of the most vulnerable be kept in mind as the City makes upcoming
budget decisions.
Megan Horst, Communities Count Initiative, Seattle, shared information regarding social and health
trends in King County for the Council's consideration in making budget decisions. She indicated there is
an increase of children living in poverty in the thousands; rents continue to rise, and incomes are not
bridging the void; the gap between the rich and the poor is widening; childcare costs are going up; infant
care takes as much as 23% of median incomes; Tukwila and SeaTac residents are the most likely to be
uninsured in the County; and the number of homeless people and crisis calls in Tukwila continues to rise.
The following volunteers from the Tukwila Pantry (Tukwila's Food Bank) were in attendance to offer
comments for continued support of the Pantry:
Kelly Backenberg, Board Member
Kamal Guleliyev, Student
Ahmed Ahmedov, Student
Kyle Anderson, Tukwila Rotary Club
Mary Lane, Board Member
Pastor Jan Bolerjack, Riverton Park United Methodist Church
Mike Hansen, Board Member
Joseph Tice, Director of Tukwila Pantry
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Mr. Tice thanked the Councilmembers for their budget deliberations, and he looks forward to continued
support from the City.
Ahmed Ahmedov has volunteered 400 hours and helped many families, and he is also earning
community service hours toward college scholarships and is happy to help.
Kamal Guleliyev has been helping at the Pantry for more than a year and has provided 600 hours of
service. He feels good about helping and is also earning community service hours.
Ms. Backenberg offered statistics regarding the number of people and families served by the Tukwila
Pantry. At the end of October 2007, the Pantry had served 7,060 families; while at the end of October
2008, an additional 500 families had been served for a total of 7,545. The Pantry also provides canned
goods, milk, meat, produce, and bread that can be taken home. The truck is on the road 7 days a week,
and most of the work is performed by trained volunteers. While the Pantry had requested assistance
from the City in the amount of $16,000 a year for the 2009 -2010 budget cycle, the economy has taken a
downturn since that request. Due to this change, it has been determined that an amount of $25,000 a
year is required to continue meeting the needs of the community.
Jojo Gaon, Director of Domestic Violence Services for the South County YWCA, Renton, thanked the
Mayor and Council for continued support. Men, women, and children are all affected by domestic
violence, and he hopes the needs of human services programs will not be adversely affected by budget
decisions.
7:40 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the Public Hearing.
b. An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, increasing the regular
property tax levy one percent from the previous year commencing January 1, 2009.
7:40 p.m. Mayor Haggerton opened the Public Hearing.
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, indicated this public hearing is being conducted pursuant to RCW
84.55.120. An increase in the regular property tax levy for 2009 is being suggested in the amount of
$114,000, which is an increase of 1% from the previous year.
There were no citizen comments.
7:41 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the Public Hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Tax Levy Ordinances:
1. An ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year
commencing January 1, 2009, on all property, both real and personal.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF
TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2009, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN
SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE
SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS
REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
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MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2210.
2. An ordinance increasing the regular property tax levy one percent from the previous year
commencing January 1, 2009, on all property, both real and personal.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR,
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2009, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN
COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2211.
b. Public Works Rate Increases:
1. An ordinance increasing Sewer Rates commencing January 1, 2009.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1714 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 14.16.065, INCREASING THE RATES FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2138; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2212.
2. A resolution increasing Water Rates commencing January 1, 2009.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1596, NO. 1627 AND NO. 1652.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, 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 1671.
c. An application to amend the Comprehensive Plan map designation from Low Density
Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) on approximately 1.4 acres.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO DENY THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
CHANGE /REZONE REQUEST FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (MDR) FOR A PORTION OF THE LOT (APPROXIMATELY 1.4 ACRES) AT 152XX
65TH AVENUE SOUTH AND ADOPT THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOUND IN THE
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT.*
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Councilmember Robertson indicated the Planning Commission recommended denial of this amendment,
due largely to the fact there are already 21% more multi family units than single family units in the City.
More multi family units can be built in the future Tukwila Village project and in the Tukwila Urban Center
after the TUC plan is adopted.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase and sale agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Thurston County for the acquisition of open space at 5800 South 152 Street in the amount of
$150,000.00.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THURSTON
COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE AT 5800 SOUTH 152ND STREET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $150,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Robert W. Droll Landscape Architects for the
Tukwila Pond Park Development Design in the amount of $34,100.54.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT W.
DROLL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FOR THE TUKWILA POND PARK DEVELOPMENT DESIGN IN
THE AMOUNT OF $34,100.54. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
f. An ordinance establishing levels of service standards for parks and open space and amending
Ordinance #2207 that adopted the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY'S PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN, ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 2207, TO ESTABLISH LEVEL -OF- SERVICE (LOS) STANDARDS; IDENTIFYING
CAPITAL FACILITIES NEEDED TO MAINTAIN LOS STANDARDS FOR FUTURE GROWTH;
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.
Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson indicated that as he understands it, the staff will continue to work to determine
a formula for LOS standards that would include not only the residential population, but also Tukwila's
large daytime population (shoppers and workers) who also use park facilities.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2213.
NEW BUSINESS
Award a contract to Dennis R. Craig Construction, Inc. for the East Marginal Way Fiber
Interconnect project in the amount of $147,303.15.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO DENNIS R. CRAIG
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE EAST MARGINAL WAY FIBER INTERCONNECT PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $147,303.15.*
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting on
November 12, 2008. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. The item
was forwarded directly to the Regular Meeting to save two weeks at this critical time of the year for
starting a new construction project.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton attended the National League of Cities Conference this past week in Orlando, Florida.
As the Chair of the Information Technology and Communications (ITC) Committee, he explained a great
deal of effort was concentrated on broadband deployment. Terminology was changed in the resolution to
proceed with whatever is necessary for this country to regain its global status as a top broadband
deployment country. The Mayor was responsible for providing multiple reports to various groups
throughout the course of the Conference. The Mayor will be stepping down as Chair of this Committee in
order to spend more time on local and regional issues.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez attended the November 11, 2008 Veterans Day event at the Museum of
Flight, where she gave a speech that was videotaped and broadcast on local TV Channels. She also
attended the November 13, 2008 meeting on homelessness at the City of SeaTac and the November 14,
2008 Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Councilmember Linder attended the Highline Forum on November 12, 2008.
Council President Duffie also attended the National League of Cities Conference in Orlando. One of the
events he attended was "It takes a village to raise a child." He did not see the level of commitment to
children similar to what occurs with the Tukwila Children's Foundation. He also found there was not as
much accessibility to the Councilmembers and Mayor. He did have the opportunity to observe a space
shuttle take off, which he found to be "gorgeous."
Councilmember Robertson attended the November 11, 2008 Veterans Day event and commended
Councilmember Hernandez on the presentation of her speech. He reported an additional item will be
added to the November 18, 2008 Finance and Safety Committee agenda as it represents an opportunity
for the City to save $270,000.00.
Councilmember Griffin thanked Mayor Haggerton for his work on the ITC Committee. This involves a
tremendous time commitment, and the work involves very important issues. She attended the November
11, 2008 Veterans' Day event, where her Girl Scout Troop led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Hougardy also attended the November 11, 2008 Veterans Day event, and she thanked
Councilmember Hernandez for an excellent speech. She also attended the November 14, 2008 Chamber
of Commerce luncheon.
Councilmember Quinn attended the National League of Cities Conference in Orlando. He conveyed that
Mayor Haggerton's reputation and the high level of respect of the Conference attendees toward him is
very evident. Mr. Quinn had an opportunity to review a program called Towncast that would allow
showcasing and promoting your community through videoclips. This web -based program is funded
through sponsorships that are sought by the vendor and free to the agency. He also reviewed the Stop
Link program for neighborhoods that involves use of recorded messages regarding community meetings,
etc. He would like the Council to give consideration to reviewing these programs in the future.
Councilmember Quinn also referenced the professionalism and high level of assistance provided by
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst.
c. Staff
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, referenced Councilmember Quinn's comments regarding Towncast and
a program similar to Stop -Link called RoboCall. The City had looked into RoboCall for emergency
situations and also investigated the Towncast program. Follow -up did not occur from the vendor on the
Towncast program. Tukwila's recent strides in technology upgrades and inclusion of the TV Channel
provide a stronger base for taking advantage of these types of programs.
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Ms. Berry reported that Gordon's on the Green (restaurant at the Foster Golf Course) has temporarily
closed its doors. The City is working with them to facilitate re- opening and is also pursuing options in the
event that does not occur. Mayor Haggerton indicated the best interests of the City will be pursued in this
situation.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst was not present.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Hernandez referenced an email from the Council Analyst regarding locations for the
Council Retreat. Ms. Hernandez indicated the consensus at the November 10, 2008 meeting was to go
to Port Ludlow, and she would like to confirm that with the full Council so arrangements can be made.
The Councilmembers exchanged comments on this issue with some concern expressed regarding
inconsistencies in the process over the years. Council consensus existed to conduct the Council Retreat
in 2009 at Port Ludlow.
ADJOURNMENT
8:38 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Christy O'Flahert City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 12/01/2008