HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-15 Regular MinutesMayor Haggerton called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Tukwila City Council
City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting
June 15, 2009 7:00 P.M.
Melissa Hart, Deputy 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
Derek Speck, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Shawn Hunstock, Finance
Director; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Mike Villa,
Assistant Police Chief; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Lisa Verner, Project Manager; Kimberly Matej, Council
Analyst; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator, introduced Allison Clark, Economic Development
Specialist from Highline Community College. Ms. Clark utilized a Powerpoint presentation to update the
Council on the Seattle Southside Business Attraction Program.
The Seattle Southside Business Attraction Program started in 2007 as a Southwest King County
Economic Development Initiative (SKCEDI) to highlight and market Southwest King County's assets and
opportunities to real estate investors, developers and outside businesses, particularly those involved in
international trade and logistics.
Participating Agencies include:
Cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila
Highline Community College
King County
Port of Seattle
o Affiliate: Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce
Business Attraction Program (BAP) goals include:
Attract quality companies wanting to take advantage of available commercial real estate,
investment and development, highlighting areas of opportunity including Transit Oriented
Development and Port -owned properties.
Attract firms involved in international trade who are capable of taking advantage of Sea -Tac
International Airport, King County Airport, the Port of Seattle Marine Harbor, regional rail lines and
regional Interstate and State highways.
Program Products and Value:
Tukwila has continued partner- matching funds for the Business Attraction Program in the amount
of $7,500 per year since 2007, for a total partner contribution of $22,500. The contribution has in
turn enabled the following:
o Creation of a Business Attraction Program marketing portfolio
o Seattle Southside Marketing Events
o Strategic Sponsorships
Return on Investment:
Tukwila's yearly contributions of $7,500 have produced an additional $84,000 in Business
Attraction Program products /activities.
Grant funding has been received from the U.S. Economic Development Administration in the
amount of $250,000 since 2007.
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Program Activities Next Steps:
Development and implementation of a large Seattle Southside marketing event (showcase and
tour) in the Fall of 2009.
Participation in an industry trade show to showcase Seattle Southside
Concentrated marketing /outreach:
o Regional economic development organizations, specific businesses, and real estate
brokers /investors /developers
o Speaking engagements at chambers of commerce, economic development
organizations, and companies within targeted industries
Mayor Haggerton thanked Ms. Clark for the informative presentation.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Matthew Peters, 13552 Macadam Road South, stated he lives one block away from the new light rail
tracks, and with the windows closed he is able to hear the noise from the train. Mr. Peters indicated he
has attended all the Sound Transit meetings, reviewed the design materials provided and has contacted
several individuals at Sound Transit and King County about the increased noise. In his view, the main
issue is the lack of rail guards in the area around his home, and the response he received from Sound
Transit was the system "was built according to the specifications." His objective this evening is to inform
the Council of the noise issues.
Mary Koontz, 13802 Military Road South, indicated it was her understanding the City was not going to
hold any type of celebration for the grand opening of the new light rail station. Ms. Koontz inquired as to
the status of this issue.
Mayor Haggerton indicated the City is participating in the new light rail station grand opening festivities,
July 17 -18, 2009.
Ms. Koontz invited the Council to participate with the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee
and the Neighbors Without Borders Action Committee in the trash collection event on June 20, 2009.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Vouchers #347088 #347362 and #200906151 #200906152 in the amount of
$1,856,723.82.
b. Accept turnover of infrastructure (public water main and fire hydrant) as part of the Tukwila 6, LLC
4 -Lot Short Plat at 14659 62 Avenue South (value of transferred assets is $36,860.00).
c. Accept as complete 2008 Small Drainage Program project with Washington Pipeline, LLC of Mercer
Island; authorize release of retainage, subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final
cost of project, including retainage: $264,563.75).
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED
AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
BID AWARD
Award a contract to Green River Construction for the 2009 Small Drainage Program in the amount
of $571,186.50.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO GREEN RIVER
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2009 SMALL DRAINAGE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $571,186.50.
MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING
a. An ordinance annexing approximately 259 acres of real property known as the "Tukwila South
Project property." Continued from the June 8, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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7:41 p.m. Mayor Haggerton reconvened the public hearing from the June 8, 2009 Committee of the
Whole Meeting and asked for a staff report.
Lisa Verner, Project Manager, indicated the Public Hearing this evening is a continuance from June 8,
2009 regarding the potential annexation for the Tukwila South project. Ms. Verner indicated the Council
has received a second letter from Gierke, Curwen, Dynan Jones, P.S.
Staff has also provided a revised draft ordinance that renumbers the exhibits to match the annexation
petition. There were no other changes.
Mark Conforti, 2102 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA, indicated King County Fire District No. 24 has
submitted an additional letter with clarification on the subject area and the impacts of the annexation on
Fire District No. 24. Included with the correspondence is a letter from James Adsley, Retired Fire Chief
from King County Fire District No. 24, explaining the history of Fire District No. 24, a Fire District
Boundary Map, and a copy of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of SeaTac and King County Fire
District No. 24.
7:45 p.m. Mayor Haggerton closed the public hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. A resolution adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period
2010 -2015.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2010- 2015), AND
DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF
TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed resolution by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1683.
b. Approve a fireworks permit submitted by Tom Whitacre for a fireworks display at the Family
Fourth at the Fort celebration on July 4, 2009 at the Starfire Sports Complex.
MOVED BY LINDER, SECONDED BY QUINN TO APPROVE THE FIREWORKS PERMIT SUBMITTED
BY TOM WHITACRE FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE FAMILY FOURTH AT THE FORT
CELEBRATION ON JULY 4, 2009 AT THE STARFIRE SPORTS COMPLEX. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Orders 2 and 3 to Contract #08 -093 for the Interurban
Avenue South Waterline project with Gary Merlino Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$30,714.00.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE
ORDERS 2 AND 3 TO CONTRACT #08 -093 FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH WATERLINE
PROJECT WITH GARY MERLINO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$30,714.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign supplement No. 7 to Contract #06 -049 for construction
management services for the Interurban Avenue South Waterline project with Anchor QEA, LLC in
the amount of $21,206.00.
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MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN
SUPPLEMENT NO. 7 TO CONTRACT #06 -049 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH WATERLINE PROJECT WITH ANCHOR QEA, LLC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $21,206.00. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
e. Authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 5 to Contract #08 -086 for Standby Power
Upgrades Year One project with Ebenal General, Inc. in the amount of $50,565.03
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CHANGE
ORDER NO. 5 TO CONTRACT #08 -086 FOR STANDBY POWER UPGRADES YEAR ONE PROJECT
WITH EBENAL GENERAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,565.03. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
f. Accept turnover of infrastructure (traffic signal, street improvements, water main, water meters,
sanitary sewer) and dedication of right -of -way from WEA Southcenter, LLC for Westfield
Southcenter Mall (value of transferred assets is $365,039.98 for infrastructure and $846,240.00 for
right -of -way).
MOVED BY QUINN, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT TURNOVER
OF INFRASTRUCTURE (TRAFFIC SIGNAL, STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WATER MAIN, WATER
METERS, SANITARY SEWER) AND DEDICATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY FROM WEA SOUTHCENTER,
LLC FOR WESTFIELD SOUTHCENTER MALL (VALUE OF TRANSFERRED ASSETS IS $365,039.98
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND $846,240.00 FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY). MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
g. King County Animal Control Options.
Councilmember Linder indicated this item was previously discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee
meeting and the Committee of the Whole meeting.
The City of Tukwila and King County entered into an Interlocal Agreement dated December 15, 1993
relating to the provision of animal control services within the City. In 1994 the Interlocal was amended,
and King County agreed to provide supplemental animal control service to average 12 hours per week.
In August of 2007, the City and King County amended the Interlocal Agreement from 12 hours per week
to 20 hours per week of dedicated animal control services. King County was unable to provide the 20
hours of supplemental services during 2007 or 2008.
King County proposed an amendment for 10 hours per week of dedicated animal control services under
the same conditions as set forth under the 20 -hour Interlocal Agreement.
The 12 -hour agreement is still in effect. Both the 20 -hour Interlocal Agreement at a cost of $60,000 per
year, and the 10 -hour agreement at $30,000 a year are options for consideration.
The Councilmembers discussed the options and requested clarifying information from staff.
Mike Villa, Assistant Police Chief, explained both Interlocal Agreement amendments provide the City with
a dedicated King County Animal Control Officer reporting to a Tukwila Police Sergeant with the intent of
enforcing Tukwila's Code. Chief Villa indicated the City of SeaTac's enhanced services contract is active
and has not received negative comments.
8:10 p.m. Councilmember Quinn clarified that since he does work for King County he would recuse
himself from this issue.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR ENHANCED ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 PER YEAR (10 HOURS OF
ADDITIONAL SERVICES PER WEEK).*
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Councilmember Robertson spoke in favor of the motion. He indicated the amendment is a lower cost
than what the City is currently paying. It will also give the City the opportunity to try the enhanced
dedicated services and work through issues as needed.
*MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
MOVED BY HOUGARDY, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SEATAC AND KING COUNTY FOR ENHANCED
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED 6 -0.
8:12 p.m. Councilmember Quinn returned to the Council Chambers.
h. An ordinance annexing approximately 259 acres of real property known as the "Tukwila South
Project property."
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 259 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE
"TUKWILA SOUTH PROJECT PROPERTY 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.
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Robertson acknowledged the concerns presented by King County Fire District No. 24.
This situation is unique in that the working relationship between Tukwila and SeaTac will aid in the
continued support for fire services within the area.
Council President Hernandez indicated the subject property has been in the possible annexation area for
the City since the early 1990's. This project is not new and the possible annexation has been a part of
the future planning for the City, with encouragement from King County and the Growth Management Act.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2241.
i. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2111, as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 9.48.140,
regarding criteria for vesting to previous traffic impact fees.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2111 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE 9.48.140, REGARDING CRITERIA FOR VESTING TO PREVIOUS TRAFFIC IMPACT
FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY GRIFFIN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2242.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Haggerton reported that 550 Showalter Middle School volunteers worked at five different City park
locations on June 12 -13, 2009 clearing trash and debris. The Police Department will gradually install the
new electronic defibrillators in all the Police vehicles. The Mayor attended the ribbon cutting ceremony
for the new King County Library and Burien City Hall on June 13, 2009.
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b. City Council
Councilmember Linder reminded Council the Tukwila Plein Air Paint Out is currently underway and stated
the event has 43 participating artists. Judging will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Tukwila
Community Center.
Council President Hernandez attended the Somali Culture -101 event on June 11, 2009. She also
attended the Duwamish Auction Gala on June 13, 2009.
Councilmember Robertson hosted the Council Coffee Chat on June 13, 2009.
Councilmember Hougardy attended the mock trial with the fifth grade Tukwila Elementary School
students on June 12, 2009.
c. Staff
There was no report.
d. City Attorney
There was no report.
e. Intergovernmental
Kimberly Matej, Council Analyst, attended the Somali Culture -101 event on June 11, 2009.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mayor Haggerton expressed his appreciation to Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, for all her work on the
Tukwila South Development Agreement.
Councilmember Robertson inquired about Council interest in banning the purchase of plastic water
bottles with City funds. With the current research that details the adverse effects of the plastic, especially
in the ocean, he asked if there was support to have a committee review a possible resolution banning
these purchases. Council President Hernandez will work with staff on this issue.
Councilmember Quinn indicated he was provided with a copy of the Kent Magazine while attending a
meeting in the City of Kent. The publication is a cross between the Tukwila Hazelnut and the Seattle
Southside Visitor Information Guide. During discussions with the City of Kent, he was told the production
of the magazine was done at a low cost. It has the potential to enhance what the City has in place, and it
could be financially supported through advertising.
Mayor Haggerton indicated the City had been reviewing the option of a Tukwila Reporter, but Sound
Publishing stated they would not be able to support a new publication at this time with the downturn in the
economy.
ADJOURNMENT
8:39 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0.
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APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/6/2009