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Home My WebLink About2009-05-04 Regular MinutesAttendees: Mayor Haggerton; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Tukwila City Councilmembers, Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Kim Gilman, Personnel Assistant; Cabot Dow, Labor Negotiator; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Kari Sand, Assistant City Attorney; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. Start: 6:30 p.m. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Collective Bargaining. It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. End: 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. The Tukwila Elementary School Color Guard presented the colors and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Tukwila Elementary School Color Guard Members Vyla Phavong, Prenz Sa Ngoun, Tahnie Johnson, Yesmin Abdikadir, and Mikayla Kato introduced themselves to the Council. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Kari Sand, Assistant City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; Lisa Verner, Project Manager; Katherine Kertzman, Tourism Manager; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager; Bruce Linton, Police Patrol Commander; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. The Mayor thanked Council President Hernandez for filling in during his absence. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS W y Tukwila City Council o City Hall Council Chambers MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION Collective Bargaining, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) (30 minutes) The Councilmembers thanked the Andersons for their contribution to the City. Regular Meeting May 4, 2009 7:00 P.M. a. Community Pride Award presented to Joe and Cathe Anderson Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a Certificate of Award and Home Depot gift card to Joe and Cathe Anderson. The Anderson's reside at 13057 56 Avenue South in Tukwila and are being honored with the City's Community Pride Award for the manner in which they maintain their home and yard. The pride of ownership displayed by the Anderson's is of the highest quality. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009 Page 2 of 6 b. Update on the Somali Community Services Coalition Ahmed Jama, Executive Director, and Mohamed Hassan, Community Education Coordinator Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, explained that since 2007, the Somali Community Services Coalition (SCSC) has had significant involvement with students and parents in the Tukwila School District. They provide family support and advocacy and help the Somali population utilize local resources. Ms. Boykan introduced Ahmed Jama, Executive Director, and Mohamed Hassan, Community Education Coordinator, to the Council. Mr. Jama explained SCSC has helped hundreds of Somali people with citizenship issues, job skills, translation, housing, immigration, advocacy, and basic life skills. Many refugees are unfamiliar with the education system and look to the SCSC staff to help with enrollment. There are approximately 140 Somali children enrolled in the after school program at 3 different sites. Mr. Hassan expressed appreciation to the City's Human Services staff for their collaboration with the work of the coalition. He indicated the staff from SCSC work with the Police Department and participate in the work of the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee. Alison Hollenbeck, Community Resources Vista Volunteer, referenced the success of the after school programs. Many students need assistance due to transportation and health related issues, and some students have to support themselves and work full -time while attending school. Tutors and volunteers contribute a great many hours to the center, which has become a second home and safe place for many of the students. Ms. Hollenbeck indicated they have a mix of volunteers, some of whom speak Somali and some of whom do not. Participants are not required to speak Somali when volunteering their assistance. The Mayor and City Councilmembers applauded the work of the Somali Community Services Coalition in growing their services over the years and expressed appreciation for all they do for the Tukwila community. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. A proclamation designating the week of May 3 May 9, 2009 as Municipal Clerk's Week. Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2009 as Municipal Clerks Week. He thanked Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, and Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk for the essential work they perform for the City. b. Appointments to Boards and Commissions: Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board: Reappoint Jun Castillo to Position #1 on the Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board, with a term expiring 3/31/2013. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT JUN CASTILLO TO POSITION #1 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2013. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Human Services Advisory Board: Reappoint Patricia Perry to Position #3 on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring 4/30/2012. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO REAPPOINT PATRICIA PERRY TO POSITION #3 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 4/30/2012. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Appoint Jan Bolerjack to Position #4 on the Human Services Advisory Board, with a term expiring 4/30/2012. MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO APPOINT JAN BOLERJACK TO POSITION #4 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 4/30/2012.* Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, indicated Reverend Bolerjack is a former teacher and nurse and has experience working with the Tukwila Pantry and with homelessness issues in the community. Reverend Bolerjack conveyed her appreciation in working with a City that recognizes the importance of human services issues. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Parks Commission: Reappoint Alice Russell to Position #2 on the Parks Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2012. MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO REAPPOINT ALICE RUSSELL TO POSITION #2 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2012. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Reappoint Scott Kruize to Position #4 on the Parks Commission, with a term expiring 3/31/2012. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO REAPPOINT SCOTT KRUIZE TO POSITION #4 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH A TERM EXPIRING 3/31/2012. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 4/6/09 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers #346309- #346568 and #200905041 #200905042 in the amount of $897,112.92 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kent supporting the South King County Homelessness Coordinator in the amount of $5,000.00. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KENT SUPPORTING THE SOUTH KING COUNTY HOMELESSNESS COORDINATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with EXCLAIM, LLC for Seattle Southside Visitor Services Creative Brand Refinement and 2009 -2013 Media Plan Recommendation in the amount of $70,000.00. MOVED BY GRIFFIN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH EXCLAIM, LLC FOR SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE VISITOR SERVICES CREATIVE BRAND REFINEMENT AND 2009 -2013 MEDIA PLAN RECOMMENDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009 Page 4 of 6 NEW BUSINESS a. A resolution fixing the time for a public hearing for vacation of right -of -way dedicated for street purposes, generally described as portions of Southcenter Parkway /57` Avenue South and Frager Road. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTIONS OF SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY /57 AVENUE SOUTH AND FRAGER ROAD. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER 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 HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1681. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton referenced the recent passing of Gene Ives, a long -time Tukwila resident and former Councilmember. b. City Council Council President Hernandez attended the Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly and the Vision 2040 awards event on April 30, 2009. She also attended the recent parent information meeting at Showalter Middle School. Ms. Hernandez indicated she has been informed that Homesite has funding for first time homebuyers. She reported there will be a King County Elections Candidate workshop on May 9 and May 12, 2009 at the new location at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton. Council President Hernandez acknowledged Councilmember Robertson for receiving the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Certificate of Municipal Leadership. Councilmember Griffin reported that her girl scout troop did a great amount of work at Tukwila Pond on May 2, 2009. Councilmember Hougardy utilized a Powerpoint presentation to display photographs and information regarding the April 22, 2009 Earth Day event at Tukwila's Codiga Park site and Grandmother's Hill. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, explained that our current contract with King County for animal control services is for 12 hours of enhanced patrol per week at $60.00 per hour. King County has not been able to staff to that level, and the City has not incurred any charges since June 2008. The County has suggested that a dedicated animal control officer can be shared with the City of SeaTac, wherein Tukwila would pay for 10 hours a week at $46 per hour. She is seeking consensus from the Council on whether they would like this topic to be discussed at a future meeting. Council consensus existed to forward this item to a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Ms. Berry reported that Representative Adam Smith will be at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 8, 2009. d. City Attorney There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009 Page 5 of 6 e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst was not present. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Linder offered a reminder that the Backyard Habitat Fair will be this coming Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the Tukwila Community Center. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Haggerton announced that after a five minute recess, the Council will go into Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining that will not exceed 30 minutes. The Council will then resume the Regular Meeting, and the public is welcome to return to the Council Chambers. 8:20 p.m. Mayor Haggerton called a five minute recess. Executive Session Collective Bargaining, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) (30 minutes) Attendees: Mayor Haggerton; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Tukwila City Councilmembers, Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Linder, Dennis Robertson, Verna Griffin, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn; Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director; Kim Gilman, Personnel Assistant; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Kari Sand, Assistant City Attorney; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. Start: 8:25 p.m. Mayor Haggerton announced the purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss Collective Bargaining. It will last no more than 30 minutes, and no decisions will be made during the Executive Session. End: 8:55 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Continued AMEND AGENDA MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD CONSIDERATION OF THREE LABOR AGREEMENTS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #763, AS THE SECOND ITEM OF NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Consideration of three labor Agreements with Teamsters Local #763. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THREE LABOR AGREEMENTS WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL #763 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013 FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE /TECHNICAL, MAINTENANCE/ TRADES, AND PROFESSIONAL /SUPERVISORY UNITS.* Councilmember Robertson spoke against the motion, stating he would like to wait for 3 weeks until after the City Council's budget review. Due to the current recession and possible economic impacts to the City, he wants to assure there is adequate funding. Mr. Robertson emphasized he is not questioning that the contract has been fairly negotiated or that employees deserve raises. In his view, it would be unwise to make a large commitment prior to the upcoming budget review. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009 Page 6 of 6 *ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE YES LINDER YES HERNANDEZ YES ROBERTSON NO GRIFFIN YES HOUGARDY YES QUINN YES MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO. ADJOURNMENT 9:03 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. er y, City Clerk' APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 5/18/09