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Home My WebLink About2001-10-15 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL October 15, 2001 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:00 p.m. POTENTIAL LITIGATION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) (One Hour) CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 6:04 p.m. Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the meeting to order and led the audience in the flag salute. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 6:05 p.m. Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; to immediately begin executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. ADIOURNMENT: 6:55 p.m. Mayor Mullet adjourned executive session. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Calling the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. was Mayor Steven M. Mullet. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Noe, 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; Minnie Dhaliwal, Associate Planner; Mayor's presentation of the Proposed 2002 Budget and proposed 2002 -2007 Financial Planning Model Capital Improvement Plan Mayor Steve Mullet presented the proposed 2002 Budget, 2002 -2007 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Plan to Council. He reported the events of past weeks have threatened the security of our nation, disrupted our daily lives and have acted to further impact an economy that was already showing signs f slowing. As a result, the City now faces a series of budget challenges which have not been experienced in recent history. A well- conceived, fiscally conservative budgeting philosophy applied by staff for many years allows for a continuation of our current level of service to the community. Additionally, he noted, it is important to move ahead with caution in the construction of the 2002 operating and capital budgets. After several inquiries from Council, Mayor Mullet summarized his statements by noting "flexibility is going to be key in 2002." PROCLAMATION /APPOI NTMENTS: Planning Commission Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, introduced Margaret Bratcher. No stranger to Council or the work required of volunteers, Ms. Bratcher spoke in favor of serving on the Planning Commission. Fenton moved; Linder seconded; appointment of Margaret Bratcher, to Planning Commission Position #2; with a term to expire March 31, 2002, The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Summary CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes October 1, 2001 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 231 540 213854, in the amount of $1,255,656.10 Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; approval of the consent agenda, as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Minnie Dhaliwal, Associate Planner, reviewed the amendments previous discussed and agreed upon by Council. She reminded Council: 2. a. An ordinance amending various Tukwila Municipal Code sections related to zoning and permitting for different forms of housing and related facilities for persons with disabilities, a variety of group homes and correctional facilities AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATING TO ZONING AND PERMITTING FOR DIFFERENT FORMS OF HOUSING AND RELATED FACILITIES, FOR PERSONS WITH HANDICAPS AND DISABILITIES AND FOR A VARIETY OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; REPEALING PARTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1758, AS CODIFIED IN TMC CHAPTER 18.06, DEFINITIONS; ADDING NEW SECTIONS TO TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 18.06 AND 18.56; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Dormitories have been listed as an accessory use in commercial and industrial zones which allow churches, colleges, universities and schools. Boarding homes have been deleted from the permitted use list in LDR zone. The terms "convalescent" and "nursing home" are used consistently in various zoning districts. Where no definition of retirement homes appears, they are considered under the definition of Senior Citizen housing. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. Councilmembers praised Ms. Dhaliwahl for her diligence, patience and tireless efforts on this proposed ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1976 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE OCTOBER 24, 2001 b. An ordinance vacating a portion of 51st Avenue South, North of Southcenter Boulevard AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE EASTERLY TEN FEET OF 51ST AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHERLY FROM THE 51ST AVENUE SOUTH BRIDGE FOR APPROXIMATELY 278 FEET; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. Page 2 of 5 October 15, 2001 Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1977 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE OCTOBER 24, 2001 c. An ordinance vacating a portion of 35th Avenue South, South of South 126th Street City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Summary October 15, 2001 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING THE NORTHERLY 623.85 FEET OF 35TH AVENUE SOUTH FROM SOUTH 126TH STREET, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, informed Council all conditions of the ordinance have been met. Fenton moved; Duffie 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; Linder seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1978 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE OCTOBER 24, 2001 NEW BUSINESS: a. A resolution setting a public hearing date Vacation of Macadam Road from Southcenter Boulevard to Old Bluff Road A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF MACADAM ROAD FROM SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD TO OLD BLUFF ROAD Councilmember Haggerton announced he would be absent on the proposed date of the public hearing. Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution, as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1476 PUBLIC HEARING DATE DECEMBER 3, 2001 b. An ordinance raising the City /Metro rate for sanitary sewer service due to an increase by the Metropolitan King County Council AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1714 AND TMC 14.16.065, TO RAISE THE CITY /METRO RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DUE TO AN INCREASE BY THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1929; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Councilmember Carter clarified, for the record, this is a pass- through rate to community members of Tukwila; and not a tax increase imposed by the City of Tukwila. Notice to community members (of the increase) will be made via The Hazelnut or imprinted on utility bills. Fenton moved; Duffie 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. Haggerton moved; Linder seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1979 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE JANUARY 1, 2002 c. A resolution opposing Initiative 747 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Summary A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION TO INITATIVE 747, AN ACT RELATING TO LIMITING PROPERTY TAX INCREASES Councilmembers spoke of the potential ramifications and effects should Initiative 747 be successful before the voters. Anna Bernhard was uncomfortable with Council considering a resolution opposing the initiative. Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution, as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1477 CITIZEN VOTE ON THE INITIATIVE NOVEMBER 6, 2001 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported recent attendance to a Growth Management conference, in Vancouver, B.C., sponsored by King County. Mayor Mullet also reported good progress with the Tukwila Children's' Foundation. He sought volunteers who may want to either serve on the Board of Directors or in other capacities. b. City Council Page 4 of 5 October 15, 2001 Councilmember Duffie reported attendance to the October 9 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. He also reported Police Chief Haines made a recent trip to the Congo, where he spent his vacation time building orphanages for needy children. Councilmember Carter attended an October 13 ACC retreat. She thanked Council President Hernandez for preparing and sending letters of support to the Tukwila Police and Fire Department personnel. Council President Hernandez attended this evening's Finance Safety Committee meeting. She will also attend an ACC dinner on Friday, October 19. Councilmember Haggerton attended an October 10 interview in advance of the ACC Retreat on October 13. He attended an October 10 CWA Board Meeting and Suburban Cities Association Membership meeting as well. Councilmember Linder attended the October 9 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting; and a King County International Airport Part 150 Study Advisory Committee meeting this evening. Councilmember Fenton spoke supportively of the Georgetown renovations under way. He also attended a Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening. Councilmember Simpson also attended the October 9 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and the October 12 Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting. c. City Administrator John McFarland, City Administrator, reported King County is no longer accepting written comments as it relates to the redistricting issue. He added two, final, draft maps will be published on October 1 7. Mr. McFarland informed Council that in light of recent worldwide anthrax exposure, meetings have been held, and reasonable, prudent, steps have been taken, to ensure safety for those handling mail at City Hall. d. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Summary Page 5 of 5 October 15, 2001 e. City Attorney Bob Noe, City Attorney, had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie acknowledged John McFarland's daughter has been called to active duty. Councilmember Haggerton noted the first Suburban Cities Association meeting this week, at their new location, in the Minolta building, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard. 8:24 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:27 p.m. 8:33 p.m. P)tb U 1 Robert H. Baker, CMC Deputy City Clerk Fenton moved; Hernandez seconded; recessing the regular meeting to consider executive session Land Use Issues for a period not to exceed 15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. Executive session began. Executive session ended. 8:33 p.m. Mayor Mullet reconvened and immediately adjourned the regular meeting. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Date minutes approved: November 5, 2001