HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-15 Regular MinutesDecember 15, 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 7:02 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.
CITY OFFICIALS
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; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and
Recreation Director; Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Mike Villa,
Assistant Police Chief; Lisa Verner, Project Manager; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Certificates of Appreciation
Henry Marvin, Planning Commission
Mayor Haggerton presented Henry Marvin a certificate for 13 years of volunteer service to the Planning
Commission. Mr. Marvin was recognized for his work on challenging issues such as land use, zoning,
long -range planning, and development issues. Jack Pace, Community Development Director, came
forward and outlined the variety of projects Mr. Marvin has worked on for the City of Tukwila, including the
Westfield Mall expansion, review of schools and the library, sensitive areas ordinance, and the Highway
99 guidelines.
Kate Ostrom Gunsul, Sister Cities Commission
Billy Georgiadis, Sister Cities Committee
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Kate Ostrom Gunsul was awarded a certificate by Mayor Haggerton, on behalf of the City of Tukwila, for
her many years of service to Tukwila's Sister Cities Committee.
Although Billy Georgiadis was not present at the meeting, Mayor Haggerton recognized Mr. Georgiadis
for six years of service to the Sister Cities Committee, his commitment to the exchange program, and his
tireless efforts at fundraising.
b. Recycler of the Year Awards to the Red Dot Corporation and Starfire Sports
Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, came forward and outlined the City's recycling program. Since 1996,
Tukwila's key focus has been on business waste reduction and business resource conservation. The City
works with 100 businesses each year, using grant money, to support recycling efforts. In 2009, Tukwila
has an initiative to improve recycling and green purchasing practices.
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Ms. Fox recognized Starfire Sports at Fort Dent Park for their efforts, which included adding
environmentally friendly turf, composting options, using recycled office products, reducing electricity
usage by 25 installation of energy- efficient bathroom light fixtures, adding 75 recycling containers at a
cost of $3,500, and increasing usage of those containers to 75% in one year.
Ms. Fox further recognized Red Dot Corporation for improving their environmental policy and reviewing
adherence at their quarterly management meetings. Red Dot has completed environmental training with
91% of its employees, added 200 recycling bins, instituted a battery recycling program, and implemented
a Green Squad. Red Dot has also added a climate update in the company newsletter and is phasing out
use of Styrofoam to be replaced with corrugated material. In addition, Red Dot won awards from the EPA
Climate Protection program and ISO 14001 International Certification. The company has achieved over
75% recycling rate for steel and commingled materials.
Mayor Haggerton presented a plaque, made from recycled glass and milk jugs, to Julia Hoyle -Lowe of
Starfire Sports. The Mayor thanked Starfire Sports for the company's outstanding efforts to conserve
landfill space, reduce water and energy usage, and to conserve natural resources.
Mayor Haggerton also presented a recycled plaque to Lisa Morrison and Raymond Day of Red Dot
Corporation, thanking them for their outstanding efforts to conserve landfill space, reduce water and
energy usage, and conservation of natural resources.
APPOINTMENTS
Arts Commission:
Reappoint Trisha Gilmore to Position #4 on the Arts Commission, with a term expiring 12/31/2012.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO REAPPOINT TRISHA GILMORE TO
POSITION #4 ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012. MOTION
CARRIED 7 -0.
Reappoint Cynthia Chesak to Position #5 on the Arts Commission, with a term expiring
12/31/2012.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT CYNTHIA CHESAK TO POSITION #5
ON THE ARTS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Library Advisory Board:
Reappoint Sharon Kidd to Position #1 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring
12/31/2010.
MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO REAPPOINT SHARON KIDD TO POSITION
#1 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2010.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Reappoint Steve Miller to Position #2 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring
12/31/2010.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY LINDER TO REAPPOINT STEVE MILLER TO POSITION #2
ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2010.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Appoint Dylan Flesch to Position #4 on the Library Advisory Board, with a term expiring
12/31/2009.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPOINT DYLAN FLESCH TO POSITION #4 ON
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2009. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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Sister Cities Committee:
Reappoint Bonnie Mullet to Position #6 on the Sister Cities Committee, with a term expiring
12/31/2012.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT BONNIE MULLET TO POSITION
#6 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Vouchers #343511- #343785 in the amount of $1,410,755.46.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
BID AWARDS
Award a contract to Gary Merlino Construction Company for Tukwila International Boulevard
Phase II and III Improvements in the amount of $12,261,309.20.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GARY MERLINO
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD PHASE II AND III
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,261,309.20. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Authorize the Mayor to sign supplement #2 to contract #06 -070 with Macaulay and Associates
for an LID Special Benefits Study for the Tukwila Urban Center Access project (Klickitat) in the
amount of $25,200.00.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN SUPPLEMENT
#2 TO CONTRACT #06 -070 WITH MACAULAY AND ASSOCIATES FOR AN LID SPECIAL BENEFITS
STUDY FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER ACCESS PROJECT (KLICKITAT) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,200.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
b. An ordinance authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the South
Correctional Entity (SCORE) facility.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE
SOUTH CORRECTIONAL ENTITY FACILITY AND THE FORMATION OF THE SOUTH
CORRECTIONAL ENTITY FACILITY PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON 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 DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson conveyed that since this issue was discussed at the Committee of the Whole
meeting, changes have been made to the documents. The changes came to the City very recently, and
he would like additional time to review the amendments. He suggested forwarding this document to the
first regular meeting in January to give added time for review of the changes.
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*MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE MOTION TO DELAY A
DECISION ON THIS ITEM UNTIL THE JANUARY 5, 2009 REGULAR MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO APPROVE THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to contract #06 -059 with Commercial Development
Solutions for project management services in the amount of $48,000.00.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT #06 -059 WITH COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS FOR
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
d. An ordinance adopting the 2008 Fire Master Plan with the inclusion of the Mayor's response
specifying phased implementation, and establishing level -of- service goals for Fire services.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2008 FIRE MASTER PLAN WITH THE INCLUSION OF THE MAYOR'S
RESPONSE SPECIFYING PHASED IMPLEMENTATION; ESTABLISHING LEVEL -OF-
SERVICE GOALS FOR FIRE SERVICES; 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.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.
Councilmember Robertson indicated this item has been discussed previously at both the Committee and
full Council level. The Fire Master Plan began as a joint effort with the City of SeaTac to determine ways
to gain efficiency and save money. This ordinance will implement some of the level of service (LOS)
standards noted in the study.
Councilmember Linder relayed that this issue has been given a great deal of scrutiny and consideration
by the Council.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2217.
e. An ordinance amending the Capital Facilities Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan to add
"Fire" to the list of uses funded by the General Fund, to reference and incorporate the 2008 Fire
and Parks Master Plans, and to add levels of service for Fire and Parks services.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO ADD "FIRE" TO THE LIST OF USES FUNDED BY THE GENERAL FUND, TO
REFERENCE AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE 2008 FIRE MASTER PLAN AND
THE 2008 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN, AND TO ADD LEVELS OF
SERVICE FOR FIRE AND PARKS; 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.
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. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2218.
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f. Impact Fees.
1. An ordinance establishing the assessment of Fire impact fees on new residential, commercial,
and industrial development in the City.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING THE ASSESSMENT OF FIRE IMPACT FEES ON NEW RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY; 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.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson stated this ordinance has been considered by the Finance and Safety
Committee and the Committee of the Whole, and has been heavily discussed.
Councilmember Hernandez indicated she still has concern about the impact fee calculations for office, as
they impact City services at a very low level. Ms. Hernandez does not feel offices impact park services to
a high degree, other than through use of the trail system on lunch hours by office workers.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, explained the Growth Management Act requires planning ahead for 20
years of development. To finance that, the Growth Management Act allows parks and fire impact fees to
help both cities and developers make a contribution toward capital facilities. The City of Tukwila's budget
reveals insufficient funding for capital facilities and operations and maintenance in the General Fund.
Alternative methods of raising funds were investigated, and impact fees are a way to have money come
from building permits, with a city contribution as well. The money would go toward facilities that are
needed by the Fire Department, strictly due to anticipated new growth. The formula, based on actual calls
for aid and fire in 2007, spreads the cost of the items on the capital facilities list the way the calls come in
for office, retail, and industrial with a multiplier for anticipated growth. Presently, it is a 90/10 split (90%
impact fees and 10% City contribution). It can be changed to an 80/20 split, or a 70/30 split, or whatever
split is determined to be appropriate.
Councilmember Linder stated another way to lower fees would be to lower the level of service. Since this
is a one -time fee, it seems more appropriate to have growth pay for growth.
Councilmember Griffin stated it would appear there is more heavy usage in retail versus office and asked
why office is higher than retail when it seems logical that it would be the reverse.
Ms. Verner stated the variables are the small growth in office, the number of calls that occurred in 2007,
and the quantity of capital projects.
Councilmember Hougardy indicated she understands the math formulas used, yet questions an office
impact fee that is $580 per 1,000 square feet for retail and $1,624 per 1,000 square feet for office.
Ms. Verner explained that if more office growth was expected, the numbers would go down. Given the
State's Office of Financial Management and the Puget Sound Regional Council's projections about
growth, Tukwila is estimated to have 370,000 square feet in office, and 2.4 million square feet in retail.
The expectation is that Tukwila is going to grow significantly in retail and not very much in office.
Councilmember Hougardy inquired whether these fees would discourage office growth.
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, stated if the concern is regarding the office fee component, his
suggestion is to consider altering the percentage split (70/30, 80/20, 90/10). His recommendation is not to
change the office component methodology, as it would impact the other classifications.
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Councilmember Hougardy questioned the fact that office had 351 calls, and retail had 680 calls. What if
impact fees were imposed based upon number of calls? The proposed fees are 2.8 times higher for
office over retail.
Mr. Hunstock stated the recommendation before the Council is the methodology reviewed and agreed to
by the State Auditor's Office. Changing the allocation base would be inconsistent with the methodology
reviewed by the State Auditor's Office.
Council President Duffle stated he is in favor of the fire impact fees as they stand now. He would like the
Fire Chief to provide comments on this issue.
Councilmember Griffin stated that while it seems inequitable, when explained that growth pays for growth,
and the projections are based on recommendations by the State Auditor, it makes sense.
Councilmember Quinn stated the City will not actually know what projected growth is until they actually
see the growth. We do not know what the economy is going to do. His assumption is that, once the
growth actually appears, the formula could be adjusted if necessary. It makes sense to spread cost based
on the users.
Nick Olives, Fire Chief, stated he is in full support of the Mayor's recommendations for the fire impact fees
as presented.
Councilmember Robertson stated he is in support of the fire impact fees as stated. He believes it is
reasonable that the administration will keep track of the effect of impact fees on growth in the City. If it
appears that changes are needed, alterations can be made next year.
Councilmember Hernandez stated she is not against impact fees if they are fair and equitable.
Councilmember Linder recognizes the importance of the fact that this formula is what the State Auditor's
Office has recommended.
Mayor Haggerton explained that the City can no longer afford to pay for capital items out of the operating
budget. Late last week, a report from the State of Washington was received on mitigation for sales tax for
the quarter July 1 though September 30, 2008. While $400,000 in mitigation was expected, only $218,000
was received, which amounts to only $70,000 per month in mitigation. Recently, the Fitch Company, a
bond rating company, did an article on Tukwila's bond capacity and strength. Tukwila has maintained a
good A+ rating on bonding, but the article states cities that have a strong dependence on sales tax as a
form of revenue have to be extremely careful in this environment. Tukwila does have a strong
dependence on sales tax, and the City must look for other sources of revenue.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2219.
2. An ordinance establishing the assessment of Parks impacts fees on new residential,
commercial, and industrial development in the City.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING THE ASSESSMENT OF PARKS IMPACT FEES ON NEW RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY; 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 DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
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Councilmember Robertson stated this ordinance has been discussed in the Finance and Safety
Committee and Committee of the Whole meetings during several sessions. Several changes have been
made. The list of projects has been reduced, and the split has been changed from 90/10 to 80/20. Lastly,
the Council is considering the issue of residential versus commercial use of City parks. The Council
suggested the administration fund a study for 2009 that would count the number of users in the parks, so
the split could be readjusted later if the counts turn out to be in error. Given all of that, he is comfortable
with the 80/20 split for this year and is willing to address the issue with new data next year.
Councilmember Hernandez inquired as to the process if it was found that numbers needed to be re-
adjusted.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, stated the Council needs to be comfortable with the data before them at
this time as a sufficient basis for adopting impact fees. The fees can be changed next year, if necessary,
based on new data. Fees would not be changed or money refunded based on what happens a year from
now.
Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, explained that administration used Redmond as a model.
The City used data on usage of the Community Center (residents, employees, visitors). It is the best data
available today, and he is comfortable with the formulas and ratios that are in place.
Councilmember Hernandez asked Mr. Fletcher for an explanation of categories when counting non-
resident users of the Community Center. Mr. Fletcher explained the Community Center is unique in that
they give a different rate for business employees who use the Fitness Center. They get the resident rate.
Non residents pay a little extra.
Councilmember Quinn inquired as to the possible risk of not implementing the fees this year.
Ms. Verner stated the risk is in losing capital parks facilities because the General Fund does not have
money to support capital facilities. A funding source is needed that will provide money for capital facilities
in order to maintain the current level of service. If a revenue source is not identified, there will be gradual
erosion in service levels.
Mr. Fletcher referred to the Association of Washington Cities State of Cities information recently received
by the City. It is shocking, and references that city infrastructure is crumbling. Alternatives need to be
found, as after the year 2010, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) drops off. If revenues continue to
decline and the General Fund diminishes, the City will not have the money to compete for matching
grants. He is proud of Tukwila's parks and hopes to continue the current level of service. The current
residents have paid for this system, and with a daytime population of 150,000, the costs can also be
spread to the business community as it relates to new growth. The fees proposed are fair, and they will
continue to monitor it. If the impact fees are not adopted, he believes the residents will become very
concerned with the diminished level of service that differs from what currently exists in Tukwila.
Councilmember Robertson stated that he read the same report the Mayor referred to regarding the
Streamlined Sales Tax. The economic picture for the City is not good. Without other sources of income,
there is no money to continue to build anything new in the way of parks. It would become difficult to
operate what the City already has in place. While the Streamlined Sales Tax may go down, there is every
indication that development within Tukwila's boundaries will continue in 2009. If the Council waits another
year to make a decision, impact fees from that growth will be lost. The City will still get the growth and
crowding that goes with it, and will not collect revenue to add to the parks. The administration has
provided something that will pass the test of the auditor and is as good as our regional neighbors are
using.
Councilmember Linder stated there are rumors that even the lower- than expected sales tax mitigation is
in jeopardy. The statistical and historical data the Parks Department has provided demonstrates usage by
the business community. This is not the time to delay, unless the City chooses to adopt a B &O tax, a
head tax, or some other kind of tax. This is the least onerous, as it is a one -time fee.
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Councilmember Quinn stated he is comfortable with the formula. His concern is regarding next steps. He
wonders if there is an opportunity to grow the program. He would like to see if there is something that
development can do to reduce their impact fees based on what they choose to do to enhance the quality
of life of the community. He hopes there is a window of opportunity here.
Ms. Verner responded that those who come in for development permits have the opportunity to contribute
land or build something that would substitute for the impact fees. There are some caveats and
restrictions. Whatever the developer contributes would need to follow the City's plan and fit into
something the City actually could use and need.
Councilmember Hougardy conveyed that parks bring quality of life to the City. She is in favor of park
impact fees. She has concerns that developers need a way to determine the cost of establishing their
business in Tukwila. She is concerned that businesses will relocate somewhere else, in which case the
City will not get the income at all. Before she could vote in favor of the parks impact fee, she would want
to know exactly how this would impact a business coming into Tukwila. Hopefully, this assessment could
be done in a few weeks versus one year.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -1, WITH HOUGARDY VOTING NO, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2220.
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY LINDER, TO REQUEST THE MAYOR TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL
SCHEDULE TO REVIEW IMPACT FEES AND ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF REVENUE, AS WELL AS
TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE COST OF DOING
BUSINESS IN TUKWILA.*
Councilmember Hernandez requested clarification on whether the intention was to ascertain if impact
fees are too high or too low in comparison with other cities. Councilmember Quinn responded in the
affirmative. Councilmember Hernandez supports the motion, and wishes it could have been done before
the impact fees were passed. Councilmember Quinn stated he wants the community to be aware that the
Council is looking out for their interests.
Mayor Haggerton expressed support and indicated that administration does not want to penalize people
for doing business in the City of Tukwila and wants the experience to be a positive one. The study will be
both timely and comprehensive.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
g. Proposed Budget /Capital Improvement Program
1. An ordinance adopting the biennial budget for the City of Tukwila for the 2009 -2010 biennium.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE BIENNIAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE 2009 -2010
BIENNIUM; 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 DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Quinn relayed that one goal was missing from the original list. In reviewing the minutes of
the December 1, 2008 meeting, he found that his suggested goal regarding the communication
agreement was blended with goal number 7. The Councilmembers confirmed that the goal regarding a
communication agreement should be included in the budget.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2221.
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2. A resolution adopting the 2009 -2014 Financial Planning Model and the Capital Improvement
Program.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2009 -2014 FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S
ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE 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 ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilmember Robertson requested a budget work session in March, 2009, to discuss revenue,
expenses, and major capital needs. He would also like a State -of- the -City report.
Mayor Haggerton indicated a State -of- the -City address is planned after the closure of 2008 business.
*MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1674.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton thanked the Council, Department Heads, and staff, particularly those behind the
scenes, for working through a variety of time consuming and complex issues this year.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Court Open House on Friday, December 12, 2008. She
extended an invitation to all Councilmembers to meet with her prior to January 5, 2009 to discuss Council
Committee preferences.
Councilmember Linder thanked Council President Duffie for keeping the Council on schedule and for his
hard work throughout 2008. She also conveyed thanks to Mayor Haggerton and the rest of the Council.
Council President Duffie thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve.
Councilmember Griffin stated the Council Coffee Chat was held on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Ms.
Griffin conveyed thanks to Mayor Haggerton, and Councilmember Hernandez for chairing the Community
Affairs and Parks Committee this year, and Council President Duffle for giving her the opportunity to Chair
the Utilities Committee.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on
Friday, December 12, 2008. Ms. Hougardy thanked Council President Duffie for keeping Council
business moving forward and in good order.
Councilmember Quinn thanked the entire Council and the Mayor. Mr. Quinn also thanked Council
President Duffie for doing a wonderful job under tremendous pressure.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
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e. Intergovernmental
The Council Analyst was not present.
ADJOURNMENT
9:11 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 1/20/2009