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Home My WebLink About2001-11-05 Regular MinutesOFFICIALS: OLD BUSINESS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 5, 2001 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m., Mayor Mullet led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez and Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Dave Fenton; and Richard Simpson. Hernandez moved; Fenton seconded; to excuse tardiness of Councilmember Linder, currently en route. The motion carried 6 -0. John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker Deputy City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Pat Brodin, Public Works Operations Manager; and Rosa Krows, Police Department Records Manager. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of new employees: a. Anastasia Favaro Records Clerk Police Department Rosa Krows introduced Ms. Favaro, who finds her "work challenging every day." b. Todd Reedy Utility Worker Water Public Works Department Pat Brodin introduced Mr. Reedy, who comes to Tukwila from the Cedar River Water District. c. Geraldine Tinsley Utility Worker Surface Water Public Works Department Pat Brodin introduced Ms. Tinsley, who comes to Tukwila from the Washington State Department of Transportation. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Don McKay, 4812 south 164th street. Tukwila, raised concerns regarding suspicious /illegal (drug) activities; junk cars /illegal parking; and potentially- illegal accessory dwelling units, within several of his neighbors' homes. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes October 15, 2001 (Reg.); October 22, 2001 (Spec.) b. Approval of Vouchers #232028 232295 in the amount of $820,1 73.05 Hernandez moved; Duffle seconded; approval of the consent agenda, as presented. The motion carried 6 -0; with Councilmember Linder being absent. a. A resolution ordering the cancellation of past due accounts receivable and returned check write -offs A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF PAST DUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed resolution by title only. The motion carried 6 -0 -1; with Councilmember Linder arriving after discussion on the motion at 7:10 p.m. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 3 City Council Regular Meeting November 5, 2001 Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the proposed resolution as presented. The motion carried 6 with Councilmember Linder abstaining from the vote. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1479 b. Update: King County Redistricting Related to the re- districting plans, John McFarland advised Council of an amended deadline of November 7 to submit comments to the King County Commissioners. After review and consideration of the most recent draft map, there was consensus among Councilmembers to send correspondence to King County. Said correspondence should suggest the City is in favor of the boundary of the 5th district being modified so a small portion of Tukwila (currently proposed for inclusion in the 8th District) be transferred to the 5th. Further, the amendment to the map would provide continuity and allow residents representation by the 5th District as in the past. With this proposed amendment, Tukwila would be divided between the 13th and 5th Districts. No formal motion was made; nor vote taken. City Staff is to refine a proposed letter to the County and ensure the Commissioners receive it by November 7, 2001. NEW BUSINESS: a. An ordinance amending the 2001 budget AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1945„ PROVIDING FOR UNANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS IN THE GENERAL, STREET, FACILITY REPLACEMENT, AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance by title only. The motion carried 7 0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Duffie moved; Carter seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1980 EFFECTIVE DATE: November 15, 2001. b. Authorize Mayor to sign the Underground Construction Contract with Seattle City Light in the amount of $109,615.00 (South 150th Street Improvements 42nd Avenue South to 46th Avenue South) Carter moved; Fenton seconded; authorizing Mayor Mullet to sign the Underground Construction Contract with Seattle City Light in the amount of $109,615.00 (South 150th Street Improvements 42nd Avenue South to 46th Avenue South). The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for utility undergrounding on International Boulevard (SeaTac) Carter moved; Fenton seconded; authorizing Mayor Mullet to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for utility undergrounding on International Boulevard (SeaTac). The motion carried 7 -0. d. Authorize Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County concerning permitting services for development related to future expansion of the Museum of Flight Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; authorizing Mayor Mullet to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County concerning permitting services for development related to future expansion of the Museum of Flight. The motion carried 7 -0. e. Review of Proposed 2002 Budget Alan Doerschel led the Council through a partial review of the proposed budget for 2002. Reviewing pages 2 -21; and 117-127, Council agreed to stop for this session. Council will begin review of pages 79 -94 at their next meeting. 9:05 p.m. Mayor Mullet recessed the regular meeting. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 3 City Council Regular Meeting November 5, 2001 9:20 p.m. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mullet had no report. Mayor Mullet reconvened the regular meeting. Mayor b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported receipt of a telephone call from a community member concerning an excessive number of rats in their neighborhood. Councilmember Carter noted $34,000.00 was raised on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the Tukwila "Lock -Up." She attended the November 2 Tukwila School District Public Relations Advisory Council meeting. From recent AWC correspondence, she learned several small cities have inquired about procedures relating to un- incorporation in the event of need, following a vote on Initiative 747. Council President Hernandez reported attendance to the October 28 Rainier Symphony performance; the October 29 Tukwila Children's Foundation kickoff; the November 1 Equity Diversity Commission meeting; the October 2 Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting; and the November 4 production of Captain Smarty pants, sponsored by the City of Tukwila's Art Commission. Councilmembers Haggerton, Linder, Fenton and Simpson had no report. c. City Administrator John McFarland, City Administrator, had no report. d. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, had no report. e. City Attorney Bob Noe, City Attorney, had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Simpson spoke of trash left behind by fishers on the Duwamish River. He suggested signage or other remedies to rectify the situation, including the prohibition of fishing on that river. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. ADIOURNMENT: 9:42 p.m. Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor (\/NV\/ p Robert H. Baker, CMC Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: November 19. 2001