HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-20 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
August 20, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Mayor Steven M. Mullet led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, 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; Keith Haines,
Chief of Police; Peter Lukevich, Municipal Court Judge; Darlene Heskett, Municipal Court Administrator and Brian
Shelton, City Engineer.
ROLL CALL:
Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called roll. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez; and Councilmembers Joe
Duffie; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder; Dave Fenton; and Richard Simpson.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Introduction of New Employees
Cheryl Kane Court Clerk I Municipal Court
Judge Peter Lukevich introduced Ms. Kane, a former airline attendant. Ms. Kane is working to obtain a degree in
criminal justice.
Tammy Pierce Special Services Officer Police Department
Chief Haines introduced Ms. Pierce, formerly with the Security Risk Department, at Boeing Employees Credit
Union. Ms. Pierce is a graduate of a police cadet academy, in Washington.
Gael Jones Special Services Officer Police Department
Chief Haines introduced Mr. Jones, a singer, piano player and actor. Mr. Jones will appear in the Pantages theater
production of The Big Payoff in September, 2001.
Cindy Wilkins Account Technician II Finance
Alan Doerschel introduced Cindy Wilkins. Holding a two -year degree in criminal justice, Ms. Wilkins comes to the
City from the Seattle Police Department where she served 16 years in the Accounts Payable Department.
Cyndy Knighton Senior Engineer Public Works
City Engineer Brian Shelton introduced Ms. Knighton, who comes from the City of Bothell. This dog owner and
dog -show participant is a UW graduate and will work in the areas of traffic and transportation.
Susan Brock Administrative Clerk Community Development
Steve Lancaster introduced Susan Brock. Coming from the private sector, Ms. Brock and her family live in the
Burien area.
Stefania Spencer Permit Technician II Community Development
Mr. Lancaster introduced Ms. Spencer, who came to Tukwila from the King County Building Division.
Mr. Lancaster was pleased to see the newest employee "hit the ground running."
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Kathryn Stetson Permit Technician I Community Development
No stranger to Council, Ms. Stetson is a former Planning Commission member and newly appointed to serve as
Permit Technician I. Her working knowledge of the City's zoning code and comprehensive plan will be an asset to
the City.
Mayor Mullet presented Ms. Stetson with a plaque of appreciation for her 7+ years on the Planning Commission and
thanked her for an outstanding job in that capacity.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Proclamation thanking the Family Fun Center for Civil Involvement
Reading from the original proclamation, Mayor Mullet recognized the Family Fun Center for their public fireworks
display for the citizens of Tukwila, providing an outlet for a safe and sane Independence Day celebration and
proclaimed the City's sincere thanks for the civic involvement to the Family Fun Center.
On hand to accept the proclamation was Family Fun Center employee Carol Hoffman.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Jan Fernandez. 6206 South 153rd Street. #11, Tukwila. introduced herself as the #2 bidder in the surplus
property at 14711 37th Avenue South, Tukwila. She spoke of her continued interest in the property should the #1
bidder be unsuccessful in accomplishing all bid requirements.
Sean Fernandez. 4221 South 150th Street. Tukwila, informed Council that as part of the 150th Street project, a
retaining wall is to be built on the north boundary of his property. The current design calls for an "open railing"
along that wall; along the sidewalk. He has viewed the area and the highest point is approximately 6 feet off the
ground. Due to the small children who walk the street everyday, he spoke against the open railing. It could become
a nuisance and a safety risk. He asked the Council to consider a closed railing system to prevent falls.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes August 6, 2001 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers 230456- 230726, in the amount of $652,861.17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
OF -WAY FRANCHISE TO XO COMMUNICATIONS; INCORPORATED,
LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING,
AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION LINE
IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Hernandez moved; Fenton seconded; approval of the consent agenda, as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. An ordinance granting a temporary, non exclusive franchise agreement to XO Communications
Duffie moved; Haggerton 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.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1967
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b. An ordinance granting a temporary, non exclusive franchise agreement to ELI Lightwave
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT -OF -WAY FRANCHISE TO
ELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE, INCORPORATED, A DELAWARE STATE CORPORATION
WHICH IS A SUBSIDIARTY OF CITIZEN UTILITIES AND LICENSED TO PROVIDE
SERVICES IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING,
OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION LINES IN
CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1764
AND 1858; ROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Haggerton moved; Fenton 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; Duffie seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1968
c. An ordinance granting a temporary, non exclusive franchise agreement to MCI Worldcom
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
OF -WAY FRANCHISE TO MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES,
INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO
CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION LINE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC
RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1791;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Carter moved; Fenton 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; Hernandez seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1969
d. An ordinance amending street vacation procedures
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 11.60, THE CITY'S STREET
VACATION PROCEDURES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1087 AND
1571; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Hernandez moved; Carter 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.
Carter moved; Duffie seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance, as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1970
e. Authorization for the Mayor to sign the FAST Corridor Interlocal Agreement for funding between
Port of Tacoma and City of Tukwila
Jim Morrow explained the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle are funding partners in this endeavor. The Port of Seattle
contributed $250,000.00; and the Port of Tacoma is contributing $950,000.00. The difference in the amounts
contributed exists due to available funds per port.
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Carter moved; Duffie seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign the FAST Corridor Interlocal
Agreement for funding between the Port of Tacoma and City of Tukwila. The motion carried 7 -0.
f. Accept as complete the City Hall HVAC Improvements Project with Parsley Engineering, Inc.;
and authorizing release of retainage (Final Project Cost: $154,996.94)
Mr. Morrow spoke in favor of closing City Agreement 00 -040; a project which began in June, 2000. The original
amount of the contract was $129,000.00; and three subsequent change orders brought the total to $154,996.94. The
first change order added heat pump controls; the second provided additional insulation in the mechanical room; and
the third was to change the return in order to balance the system.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to accept as complete the City Hall HVAC Improvements Project with
Parsley Engineering, Inc., and to authorize release of retainage.*
Discussion: Citing continued use of desk -top fans to keep City Hall cool, Council President Hernandez asked if this
is a permanent solution to an ongoing problem and if Mr. Morrow is satisfied with releasing retainage.
Mr. Morrow responded in the affirmative and noted the City is complying with the State mandated 10% energy
conservation effort. Mr. McFarland noted the air conditioning system has been off Monday evenings recently, as
part of the energy conservation effort. This evening, however, he used the override capability of the air conditioning
unit. He suggested staff could continue to use the override for Council meetings.
One other aspect, according to Mr. Morrow, is the fact that not enough room or consideration was given to the
HVAC system. In City Hall, staff is unable to get enough return air into the units. Public Works staff is working on
an internal fix at this time. Therefore, additional expenditures are expected.
Finally, he noted limited space above the supply storage room where all of the units are housed. This is a design
flaw from when City Hall was built.
*Vote The motion carried 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. A resolution setting a public hearing date upon a request for vacation of right -of -way generally
described as Pamela Drive
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
PAMELA DRIVE RUNNING SOUTHERLY APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET
FROM 57TH AVENUE SOUTH, INCLUDING THE CUL DE SAC
Hernandez moved; Fenton seconded; the resolution be read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
Fenton moved; Hernandez seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution as read.*
Discussion: Ms. Carter clarified this proposed vacation will be handled under the rules of the newly enacted
ordinance from this meeting. Additionally, all property owners abutting Pamela Drive will be notified.
*Vote The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1471
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b. Authorize Mayor to sign an agreement with DMJM Harris in the amount of $1,506,517.66, for
South 180th Street Grade Separation construction management and inspection services
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Mr. Morrow noted DMJM Harris is the firm selected to perform engineering construction management for the
South 180th grade separation project. The amount of the contract is below what was budgeted. DMJM has shown
itself to be extremely experienced with this type of project. Additionally, they have extensive experience in soil
mixing techniques, which is going to be a major portion of this contract; due to poor soils.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign an agreement with DMJM Harris,
in the amount of $1,506,517.66, for South 180th Street Grade Separation construction management and
inspection services.*
Discussion: It was concluded that if a street was to be closed during Christmas time, that it only be closed this
December or next December; not both; as this is a 16 month project. Concerns have been expressed by the City of
Renton and the Southcenter Mall regarding the road closure and potential impacts. Mr. Morrow noted staff would
do their best to have the street closed during just one Christmas holiday.
*Vote The motion carried 7 -0.
c. Consultant's agreement with Pelted Engineering in the amount of $24,345.00, for the South 150th
Street Improvements Traffic Signal at 42nd Avenue South (Information Only)
Mr. Morrow explained this contract is to replace the existing signal at the intersection of 42nd Avenue South and
South 150th Street. Currently, the lights just blink yellow. This will provide a "smart signal" which will be
operational, for good traffic flow into and out of the school, during peak school hours and will return to flashing
yellow during off -peak hours.
Signs of a new smart signal will be posted and pedestrian override buttons will also be installed.
Ms. Carter noted this item was considered at the Transportation Committee level. A parents group near the school
has asked for a smart signal since the school district cut bussing routes and more parents have had to drive students
to school.
Mayor Mullet noted the school district has been informed of the contract; and are pleased with its timing.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet continues to meet with the movers and shakers related to the local economy. That group concludes
an 18 -month recession will bottom out in the spring of 2002 and return to normal in the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Additionally, the Mayor reported a recent hike at the North Cascades.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle was extremely pleased with the August 18 Highway 99 Action Committee Annual
barbecue.
Councilmember Carter went on the Riverton Creek Salmon Habitat restoration project with the Sabey group last
week. Additionally, she met with the Northwest Area Foundation ladies wherein they spoke of an initiative to
eliminate local poverty. Although unable to attend a Suburban Cities Association meeting in Maple Valley, in
September, she encouraged others to do so.
Council President Hernandez attended the August 18 Highway 99 Action Committee Annual barbecue.
Councilmember Haggerton had no report.
Councilmember Linder attended the Highway 99 Action Committee Annual barbecue, as did approximately 600
others. She spoke in favor of the City sending letters to those responsible for making the barbecue happen and for
its success.
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Councilmember Fenton noted the Apartment Manager's Network meeting last week must have been canceled as
only a few persons showed and no meeting was held. He will attend an August 22 meeting at the Tukwila
Community Center to discuss a potential skateboard park. Finally, Mr. Fenton reminded Council of the August 23
Volunteers banquet.
Councilmember Simpson attended the Highway 99 Action Committee Annual barbecue and reminded Council of
the cleanup efforts on Saturday, August 25.
John McFarland reminded Council of the August 23 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Tukwila Community
Center. He, too, attended the Highway 99 Action Committee Annual barbecue, where he served as a cook. He is
proud of the City's proactive role in the cleanup efforts within the community; especially with regard Highway 99.
Mr. McFarland announced City Clerk Jane Cantu has been accepted in the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks Master Municipal Clerks Academy. Acceptance is based upon continued education, post certification from
IIMC; as well as community involvement; and leadership with local and state Clerks' organizations.
d. Legislative Analyst
Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report.
e. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Linder reported the passing of Donna West's father on Saturday, August 18. Ms. West has been a
catalyst in the Highway 99 Action Committee cleanup efforts. Since she'll be away on August 25 (the next clean up
date) Ms. Linder spoke in favor of Council pitching in and going the extra mile to assist.
Councilmember Duffie reported Police Chief Haines has recently return from the Congo where he participated in
building an orphanage. That is how he chose to spend his vacation time away from City Hall. The Chief has
volunteered to share pictures and a brief recap at the next Highway 99 Action Committee meeting.
Mr. McFarland reported the Chief will also do a brown bag lunch presentation, at City Hall, on August 30.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Stricken.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:07 p.m. Haggerton moved; Hernandez seconded; adjournment of the regular meeting.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
c. Staff
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obert H. Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved: Tuesday, September 4, 2001