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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-05 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:04 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, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER PAM LINDER FROM THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. CITY OFFICIALS AMEND AGENDA Tukwila City Council City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES Executive Session 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Personnel Issue; Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Executive Session Start: 6:30 p.m. Executive Session End: 6:53 p.m. Regular Meeting January 5, 2009 7:00 P.M. Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Brandon Miles, Senior Planner; Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD CONSIDERATION OF THE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS AS ITEM 7B UNDER NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Introduction of K9 Police Officer Jamie Sturgill and his partner Gino. Mike Villa, Assistant Chief of Police, came forward to introduce Jamie Sturgill and his K9 partner, Gino. Officer Sturgill competed with several other very well qualified officers for this position, and had to pass rigorous physical testing, oral boards, and an administrative review before being selected. Jamie Sturgill, Patrol Officer, came forward and expressed thanks for this career opportunity, and stated that Gino was the overachiever in class and did extremely well. APPOINTMENTS Appointment of Andrew Kim to Position #5 on the Sister Cities Committee, with a term expiring 12/31/2012. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO APPOINT ANDREW KIM TO POSITION #5 ON THE SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2012.* Andrew Kim came forward and conveyed that he would be a great fit for this position because he lived in the town of Ikawa for three years. Prior to that, he received a degree in Japanese from the University of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Page 2 of 5 Washington. He has taught English and assisted with the Sister City programs involving Ikawa and Miyoshi. He stated it would be his honor and privilege to be appointed. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS Steve Mullet, 3303 South 132 came forward to thank the City and the Public Works Department for the great work they did to keep the roads clear during the recent storm. Council President Duffie asked for a round of applause for the City, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the Public Works Department for doing an outstanding job. Mayor Haggerton asked Jenny McCoy to come forward and give a report on the Duwamish Long House. Jenny McCoy, 14202 56 Avenue South, came forward and stated the Duwamish officially opened the first Long House they have had in 100 years on Saturday, January 3, 2009. There were several hundred people there, and it was a wonderful celebration. As part of the ceremony, the Duwamish gave their thanks and appreciation for the support Tukwila has given to the tribe. Ms. McCoy encouraged people to purchase season tickets for monthly events conducted at the Long House. Ms. McCoy has a slide show, and she will send the link to whoever is interested. The address of the Duwamish Long House is 4717 West Marginal Way SW in Seattle. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 12/1/08 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #343786 #344032 in the amount of $918,799.10 #344033 #344189 in the amount of $2,592,529.72 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, explained that some questions have just surfaced regarding this issue, and she suggested the item be forwarded to the next Regular Meeting. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Council President for 2009. Mayor Haggerton asked for nominations from the Councilmembers for the Council President for 2009. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO NOMINATE JOAN HERNANDEZ AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2009.* Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Page 3 of 5 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE NOMINATIONS FOR 2009 COUNCIL PRESIDENT BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ELECT COUNCILMEMBER JOAN HERNANDEZ AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2009. Councilmembers Duffie and Hernandez changed positions on the dais. Council President Hernandez thanked the Councilmembers for their support. AGENDA AMENDMENT Per Page 1 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Labor Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2011. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LABOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS (IAFF) FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. c. A resolution authorizing participation in the "Cascade Agenda" City program. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "CASCADE AGENDA" CITY PROGRAM. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Jack Pace, Community Development Director, came forward and stated that Brandon Miles of the Department of Community Development would provide a Powerpoint presentation on the Climate Change Program. Jeff Aken from Cascade Land Conservancy would also provide a presentation on the highlights of the proposed resolution. Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to provide an overview on the Climate Change Program. Highlights included an overview of what has been accomplished to date on the City's efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Tukwila's Climate Change reduction program includes a recap of municipal emissions, municipal reduction efforts, community greenhouse emissions, and community reduction efforts. Indirect benefits include cost savings and customer service. Sustainability and climate elements within comprehensive plans are something the state might mandate as part of the update process in 2011. Jeff Aken, Project Manager with Cascade Land Conservancy, came forward and provided a presentation on the Cascade Group's goals to improve the livability of neighborhoods by making them complete, compact, and connected. Benefits for City of Tukwila membership, including recognition as a regional leader, workshops, field trips, and an annual symposium, were highlighted. Councilmember Hernandez stated that the staff recommended joining at the $5,000 Leadership Level, which would be split between the Department of Community Development and the Parks and Recreation Department. Councilmember Griffin asked if her understanding is correct that a livability assessment is an analysis of the City's policies, which should help drive the City in the right direction moving forward. Mr. Aken responded in the affirmative and stated that it is approximately 80 questions that look at everything from compact growth, to parking requirements, to how parks and civic facilities are funded. The indicator report is built upon that to make recommendations. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Hougardy inquired as to who the member cities were. With input from Mr. Aken, the member cities were determined to be Buckley, Edmonds, Ellensburg, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline and Snohomish. The Leadership cities are Tacoma, Issaquah and Kirkland. Councilmember Quinn stated that membership in the Cascade Group will help create a portrait to the community of where the City is going, how it will get there, and why. The community will be brought into the discussion with the Comprehensive Plan in 2011. Being a Leadership City will enable Tukwila to access best practices, not only on a policy level, but also how it relates to the citizens. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1675. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton reported that 21 bidders for demolition of the Northfield Car Wash came to City Hall during the recent snowstorm. The bids have been opened and are being evaluated by the Public Works Department. The item will be coming to the Council for approval in the near future. Sound Publishing cancelled the appointment regarding the Tukwila Reporter newspaper. With the economy the way it is, Sound Publishing indicated they would not take on any new ventures at this time. The Mayor attended several South Correctional Entity (SCORE) meetings last week, as well as a Cascade Water Alliance Board meeting. Tukwila will be hosting the Annual Cascade Water Alliance meeting to be held at the Museum of Flight sometime in May. The date is to be determined. The Governor will be the keynote speaker. b. City Council Council President Hernandez thanked the Council for their support and for electing her as Council President for 2009. Ms. Hernandez distributed the 2009 Council Committee assignment list. The committees are as follows: Finance and Safety: Pam Linder, Chair, Joe Duffie, De'Sean Quinn Community Affairs and Parks: Verna Griffin, Chair, Joe Duffie, Kathy Hougardy Utilities: Kathy Hougardy, Chair, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson Transportation: De'Sean Quinn, Chair, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin Council President Hernandez indicated Council representation on other regional committees will be added to the agenda of the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. Mayor Haggerton stated it would enhance professionalism if the assignments to regional committees were documented in writing. Councilmember Griffin stated the National League of Cities sent the Creative Youth Master Plan. They have been working on it for the last couple of years. She encouraged Councilmembers to review the plan. Ms. Griffin further stated that, due to snow, the Foster High School National Honor Society induction ceremony had to be rescheduled. The ceremony will take place Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at Foster High School. Councilmember Quinn reported on the Duwamish Long House event. The event was well attended in spite of the cold temperatures. There was an energy of success in the room, and the community participation was amazing. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2009 Page 5 of 5 c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, reported that Amy Pearsall, the Assistant Attorney, has taken a position with the City of Federal Way. e. Intergovernmental Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, indicated there are currently no items for the January 12, 2009 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting. The Utilities Committee Meeting will be held on January 13, 2009. ADJOURNMENT 8:19 p.m. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. C `yw I/ x j-laggerton, h- Minutes prepared by Lady of Letters, Inc. Reviewed by Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 2/2/2009