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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-15 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: In the absence of Mayor Steven M. Mullet, calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. was Richard S. Simpson, Council President. ROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 15, 2002 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING Calling the roll of Council was Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Joan Hernandez; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder and Dave Fenton. John McFarland, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Coordinator; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Steve Lancaster, Director, Community Development; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation Department; Keith Haines, Chief of Police; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Assistant; Marty O'Brien, Foster Golf Course Manager; and Frank Iriarte, Public Works Project Manager. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Police Department Raul Landon Records Clerk Robbie Burns Community Oriented Policing Coordinator Keith Haines, Chief of Police, introduced Mr. Landon and Mrs. Burns. Mr. Landon will serve in the capacity of Records Clerk and is a former dispatcher with SeaLand and carries a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. Ms. Burns will serve as Community Oriented Policing Coordinator and comes to the City from Alaska. Ms. Burns has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Psychology. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Washington State Department of Agriculture Update on the Citrus Longhorned Beetle Noting receipt of support from City of Tukwila staff, community members, and local schools, Tonia Buell, Washington State Department of Agriculture, noted much must be done to mitigate potential impacts and eradicate a potentially catastrophic outcome due to the nature of the Citrus Longhorned Beetle. Working together to eradicate the beetle, a proposed plan has been developed. The Department of Agriculture has developed a tentative plan to assist in the eradication efforts. Proposed is the removal and chipping of 978 trees 10% and some gardens within the 1/8 mile radius of the quarantined area (approximately 35 family residences would be impacted); tree and /or soil injection within a 1/4 mile radius of the quarantined area; and ongoing surveys within the 1/2 mile of the quarantined area. Tree removal is the only technique proven to be 100% effective in eradicating problems associated with the beetles. Tree and soil injections consist of a pesticide which isolates and kills remaining beetles, preventing them from moving from tree to tree; and surveying the areas will ideally prevent eggs from being laid in other trees. Unfortunately, beetle laying sites are cryptic and not always found if left untreated and not injected. Showing concern for the removal efforts, the United States Department of Agriculture has already contributed $750,000.00 towards the project. Removal of the trees and gardens will result in no cost to the residents. Tree replacement will occur later by the Department of Agriculture. To further mitigate the possibility of the beetles returning to the same area, host trees will not be replaced with the same type of trees to be removed. Community outreach and information efforts include public mailers, open houses, public forums, Hazelnut articles and door to door notification to residents within the affected quarantine zones. Brad White, Managing Entomologist, Washington State Department of Agriculture, described the various components as well as the tools necessary to implement the plan. He reiterated this is a multi -year program, which has already begun with a request for a SEPA determination. If that is successful, tree removal and chipping could begin as early as July. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Chad Phillips, Washington State Department of Agriculture, was on hand to answer questions as they relate to the SEPA review process for Councilmembers. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Julie Nvborg, 16302 47 Place South. Tukwila, on behalf of several neighbors within the Crestview Park area, spoke in favor of Council considering an amendment to current ordinances which ban off -leash running of dogs within their nearby park. The neighbors are in favor of allowing their dogs off -leash for health reasons. Ms. Nyborg also spoke in favor of purchasing and donating plastic baggie holders for responsible owners who will dean up after their dogs. Ms. Nyborg is active in watching over and caring for the park and contacts responsible City staff as the need arises. Council President Simpson referred the matter to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes April 1, 2002 Regular meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 234359 235668, in the amount of $1,034,145.89 c. Approve unbudgeted expense of $35,202.00 for purchase of Bauer Breathing Air Compressor with Cascade System for the Fire Department; replacing current system DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Page 2 of 4 April 15, 2002 a. An ordinance regulating the use of cargo containers as accessory buildings (proposed Zoning Code amendment) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1758, AND 1976 AND CHAPTERS 18.06, 18.10, 18.12, 18.14, 18.24, 18.26, 18.28, 18.30, 18.50 AND 18.70 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE ZONING CODE PROVISIONS REGULATING THE USE OF CARGO CONTAINERS AS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Steve Lancaster, Director, Community Development, reviewed the proposed amendments to the draft ordinance to ensure each request of the Council was adequately covered and included. FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. FENTNO MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -1; with Councilmember Haggerton voting NO. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1989 b. Foster Golf Links Greens Fees: 1. An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1930, previously setting greens fees AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1930, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 12.12 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDD; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1990 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2. A Resolution Establishing Greens Fees at Foster Golf Links A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING FEES FOR THE CITY'S FOSTER GOLF LINKS GREEN FEES David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1486 c. A resolution approving the final bylaws of the Suburban Cities Association A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE FINAL PROPOSED BYLAWS OF THE SUBURBAN CITIES ASSOCIATION David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. Page 3 of 4 April 15, 2002 FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion carried 7 -0. DUFFIE MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. HAGGRETON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1487 NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with King County for the King County Jobs Initiatives (KCJI). Stacy Hansen, Human Services Assistant, reported the City's residents have benefited from the KCJI program for over three years. The program, administered by the YWCA, has been able to assist and refer over 100 community members in that time. The City has a very positive relationship with YWCA and has developed that relationship over the past 10 years, through a variety of different programs. Tukwila residents have benefited from each of the various projects. Interestingly, if a community member speaks English as a Second Language (ESL) and need assistance, they can contact the YWCA and receive assistance in their native tongue. Even if not served in Tukwila, their needs are documented and reported back to the Tukwila staff as being served. Training availability exist for such programs as electronic assembly; certified nursing and hospital assistants; automotive and truck driving; manufacturing basics; construction; medical and general clerical; general office and customer service skills and commercial baking and cooking. The overall cost for duration of this program to date (3 years) is nearly $2 million, with no financial contributions from the City. Ms. Hansen noted that at last report, the project will not be dissolved; yet may require funding assistance from the City or other sources. This is due, in part, to the budget crisis facing King County and Washington State as a whole. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; MOTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY FOR THE KING COUNTY JOBS INITIATIVES. The motion carried 7 -0 b. Authorize Mayor to sign a rental agreement with Farwest Golf Carts of Washington, in the amount of $2,785.00 per month, for 36 months, for rental of 30 golf carts for use at Foster Golf Links Several notes were made before the motion was put to a vote. The agreement will run from May 1, 2002 through May 1, 2005. The contract will allow City staff to provide golf cart rental service and will allow the City to earn continued revenues. City staff will be responsible for fueling and daily cleaning of the carts and shall provide storage areas for all carts. Additionally, the City will utilize the over -all renting of the carts on a daily basis. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; MOTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FARWEST GOLF CARTS OF WASHINGTON, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,875.00 PER MONTH, FOR 36 MONTHS, FOR RENTAL OF 30 GOLF CARTS FOR USE AT FOSTER GOLF LINKS. The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mullet was absent. b. City Council Councilmember Joe Duffie attended the April 9 Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember Joan Hernandez also attended the April 9 Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Additionally, she noted Chamber President Nancy Damon has been hospitalized and encouraged Coucilmembers to send a card or letter of well wishes to Nancy. Council President Simpson had no report. Councilmember Pam Carter announced a May 23 Conference on Transportation Pricing. Future meeting attendance will be reported at future Council meetings. Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended a Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening; an April 10 Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors meeting; and an April 12 ACC meeting to review and approve financial meetings. Councilmember Pamela Linder attended the April 9 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. At that meeting a demonstration was presented by Police Sgt. Bruce Linton and others on response techniques used as it relates to civil disobedience. Future meeting attendance will be reported at future Council meetings. Councilmember David Fenton reported an April 16 Utilities Committee meeting has been scheduled. Future meeting attendance will be reported at future Council meetings. John McFarland reminded Council of a Hazmat Drill at the Foster High School on April 17; wherein 100 fire fighters /department personnel from no fewer than 10 Fire agencies will participate in a drill on hazardous materials. Additionally, he reported the Sabey Corporation has donated $500.00 toward the Parks and Recreation Scholarship fund. Monies were originally intended for another purpose which did not work out, and have therefore been reallocated to the fund. ADIOURNMENT: c. City Staff d. City Attorney David St. Pierre noted "extremely intense" negotiations continue between Puget Sound Energy and the South Sound Cities Coalition. The newest member to the coalition is the City of Burien. e. Intergovernmental Robert H. Baker, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: Mav 6, 2002 Lucy Lauterbach noted recent efforts to set up a luncheon meeting with area legislators from various districts serving Tukwila. The dates of May 3 and May 8 were discussed. Upon checking with Councilmembers and their schedules, Ms. Lauterbach will solidify plan and be in touch with Council as to date, time and place of the meeting. 8:50 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. Seven M. Mullet, Mayor Page 4 of 4 April 15, 2002