HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Hernandez called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Chuck Parrish, Tukwila citizen, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS
Present were Joan Hernandez, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Pam Linder,
Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn.
CITY OFFICIALS
Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Dave
Haynes, Police Chief; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Peggy McCarthy, Deputy Finance Director;
Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge; Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator; Derek Speck, Economic
Development Administrator; Mary Miotke, IT Director; Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst; Melissa Hart,
Deputy City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers March 9, 2009 7:00 P.M.
a. Update on Federal Legislative Issues.
Tukwila Transit Center $1.5 million
MINUTES
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, utilized a Powerpoint presentation to illustrate the
Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Requests. The two projects are listed in the order of preference.
Phase I (west side) includes new transit shelters, expanded bus pullouts, lighting, landscaping, security,
and public art.
Funding for Phase I includes the federal request for $1.5 million. The total cost of the project is $3.5
million. Funding for the remaining $2 million is derived from prior federal appropriations and, Westfield
monetary and land contributions, Transit Mobility grant, and City contributed funds.
Regional Benefits
o Access to jobs
o Developing urban center
o Good for the environment
Local Benefits
o Help local businesses
o Mixed -use neighborhood
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements $2 million
On January 9, 2009, the City Council passed Ordinance #2222 adopting the Walk- and -Roll Plan the
City's non motorized functional plan. The total project cost for implementation of the Walk- and -Roll plan
is $3.26 million dollars.
Regional Benefits
o Good for the environment
o Additional access to jobs
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Local Benefits
o 17 miles of new bike lanes, restriping and signage
o 4.2 miles of additional sidewalk segments located within one -half mile of schools and /or
light rail
Supporters of the pedestrian and bicycle safety improvement project include the Washington State
Department of Transportation, Tukwila School District, Cascade Bicycle Club, Feet First, and the Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC).
The Councilmembers thanked Mr. Speck for the information and briefing prior to the delegation departing
for Washington D.C. next week.
b. State of the Tukwila Municipal Court.
Judge Kimberly Walden and Trish Kinlow, Court Administrator, provided an overview of the 2008
accomplishments of the Court, as well as goals for 2009. A Powerpoint presentation was utilized to
illustrate the types of cases that come through the Municipal Court.
Case Filings (criminal, non traffic traffic): 2,160
Infractions (traffic, non traffic parking): 3,053
Hearings held (criminal civil): 12,640
Jury Trials: 267 set, zero jury trials were held
Domestic Violence: 59 guilty, 179 dismissed and 45 deferred
Driving Under the Influence (DUIs) (guilty pleas deferred prosecutions): 138
25 guilty pleas, 23 dismissed, 74 amended and 16 deferred prosecutions
Probation statistics:
Candidates for probation are selected based on willingness to be monitored and those who are not
chronic or repeat offenders.
Average number defendants on probation: 175
102 New referrals
o 51 DUI /Alcohol related driving
o 31 Domestic Violence
117 Cases closed
o 53 satisfactory completion
o 36 revocations
o 28 warrants issued
Jail Alternatives Program savings:
Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) Savings: $280,300
Other JA Programs: $44,300
Total savings: $326,600
Financial:
The total remittance for the Court in 2008 was $631,155, with revenue retained in the amount of
$382,447. This represents an increase of $24,256 from the prior year. Additional savings in the amount
of $1,500 a month were realized with the creation of the interpreter calendar.
The 2008 accomplishments include succession planning, computers in the courtroom, implementation of
Court Leadership team, cultural awareness training, team training, continued work with schools, and
collaboration with other City departments.
In 2009, the court staff intends to expand on the interpreter service, implement web -based scheduling,
and mental health court options, increase local schools' participation, provide professional development
training and initiate creation of a "paperless" court (Phase I.)
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Councilmembers thanked Judge Walden and Ms. Kinlow for the State of the Court update. They were
commended on the cost savings to the City.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Jennifer McCoy, 14202 56 Avenue South, indicated the Healing the Land Coalition is requesting Council
support of a letter to President Obama. Cecil Hanson, Duwamish Tribal Leader, is requesting a meeting
with the President regarding the Duwamish Tribe recognition. Additional information will be forthcoming
from the City Attorney on the issue.
Kim McCoy, 14202 56 Avenue South, expressed his view that the City Council should offer support on
this matter.
SPECIAL ISSUES
a. Bid award for the 2009 Sewer Infiltration and Inflow Project.
Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on
February 24, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
This project will repair four sewer manholes due to concrete corrosion. Nine contractors from the
Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) Small Works Roster were asked to submit quotes, and two
firms responded on February 15, 2009. The low bid of $33,653.73 was from Brike Excavating, who has
previously worked for the City with satisfactory results.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE MARCH 23, 2009 SPECIAL
MEETING.
b. An ordinance amending the Gambling Tax Ordinance regarding charitable and non profit
organizations.
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meetings
on February 3, and March 3, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending
approval.
The proposed amendments to the gambling tax ordinance are intended to provide greater clarity
regarding both the definition of non profit organizations and the eligibility of those agencies applying for
grants.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
c. An ordinance amending the composition of the Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory
Board.
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting
on March 3, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
The Council is being asked to amend the ordinance such that the provisions relative to the high school
student are the same as the business representative, in that living in the City is not a requirement. The
position would still be appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Council.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
d. An ordinance establishing a Drug Seizure Fund.
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting
on March 3, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
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In order to properly account for the seizure funds, as well as for the expenditure of those funds, a special
revenue fund is proposed to segregate these dollars from other resources. Since the use of these funds
is limited to drug enforcement related expenditures, a special revenue fund is the appropriate mechanism
to account for this money.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE MARCH 23, 2009 SPECIAL
MEETING.
e. A resolution adopting an Identity Theft Prevention Program.
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting
on March 3, 2009. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval.
The Federal Trade Commission issued regulations requiring businesses to adopt identity theft detection
and prevention policies and procedures. The policies and procedures must be in place by May 1, 2009.
Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director, indicated the Red Flags Rule is a consumer protection law passed by
Congress in 2003. The purpose of the Red Flags Rule is to put procedures in place htat will prevent or
detect the release of information that could lead to identity theft. The Red Flags Rule specifically applies
to utility accounts, such as the City's water and sewer accounts, and any other account where there may
be a reasonable risk for identity theft.
COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE MARCH 23, 2009 SPECIAL
MEETING.
REPORTS
Mayor Haggerton attended the Tukwila Pantry breakfast and the D.A.R.E. graduation on March 5, 2009.
He also indicated he received a request from King County for written confirmation regarding the South
County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) representation.
Councilmember Robertson indicated he is the primary representative. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator,
indicated Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, has been the alternate in the past. Council consensus
existed for Mr. Morrow to continue serving as the alternate.
Mayor Haggerton stated he also received a request from the Association of Washington Cities for a
volunteer to carry the Tukwila flag during the flag ceremony at the conference in June 2009.
Councilmember Duffie volunteered to present Tukwila's flag.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended the D.A.R.E. graduation on March 5, 2009.
Councilmember Griffin attended the King County Council Town Hall meeting on Public Health on
March 4, 2009.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the King County Council Town Hall meeting on Public Health on
March 4, 2009. She also attended the D.A.R.E. graduation and Dr. Seuss night on March 5, 2009.
Councilmember Quinn attended the D.A.R.E. graduation on March 5, 2009.
Council President Hernandez attended the Tukwila Government Affairs meeting and the South County
Cultural Coalition meeting on March 4, 2009. She also attended the D.A.R.E. graduation and Equity
Diversity Commission meeting on March 5, 2009. On March 6, 2009, she attended the Stories of Arrival,
Youth Voices at Foster High School.
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c. Staff
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, attended the Community Schools Collaboration (CSC) reception on
March 4, 2009. Ms. Berry indicated effective March 15, 2009 the self -haul drop -off recycle area at Bow
Lake Transfer Station would be closed. The City Clerk's office will be participating in 'Passport Day in the
USA' on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The Clerk's office will accept passport applications from 10:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m. at City Hall.
d. City Attorney
The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings.
e. Intergovernmental
There was no report.
ADJOURNMENT
8:55 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT HERNANDEZ DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING ADJOURNED.
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk
JoaYHernandez, Council President