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August 6, 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 Pro Tem Joan Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Steven M. Mullet was absent.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; David
St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation
Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; D. J. Baskin, Police Lieutenant; Roberta Nelson,
Volunteer Coordinator and Marty O'Brien, Foster Golf Course Manager.
ROLL CALL:
Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk called roll. Present were Council President and Mayor Pro Tem Joan Hernandez; and
Councilmembers Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder; and Dave Fenton.
Haggerton moved; Linder seconded; to excuse the absent of Councilmembers Duffie and Simpson. The
motion carried 5 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Recognition of the Boeing Company, Port of Seattle and EthnoView sponsorship of the Tukwila
Community Access Guide
Roberta Nelson noted appreciation for support from Council on this huge task. Next, Ms. Nelson individually
recognized and thanked the partners who were integral in having the Community Access Guide published.
Michael Ford and Julie Wallace were present from EthnoView. They came up with the idea for an access guide in
Snohomish County. Together, they waived their fee ($4,000 to work on the same project for Tukwila.
Margaret Joseph, Equity Diversity Commission member, along with Lucy Lauterbach were able to obtain in -kind
printing from Boeing, that they (Boeing) estimated at $10,000.00. Boeing employee and representative Dale Smith
was unable to be present.
Marjorie Hillson, Diversity Manager, Port of Seattle, was present and introduced. The Port gifted $5,000.00 which
put Tukwila "over the top" in our goal for necessary funding to have the Access Guide published. To date, 800 of
2000 copies of the Community Access Guide have been distributed.
Finally, Ms. Nelson credited Council President Hernandez with the idea for the Access Guide just over one year ago.
In turn, Ms. Hernandez recognized and thanked Ms. Nelson and Ms. Lauterbach for making this idea into a reality.
Members of the Equity Diversity were also given thanks.
b. Foster Golf Links Clubhouse Update Discussion
Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher provided a clubhouse update to Council. To date, David A. Clark
Architects have been hired to conduct a clubhouse feasibility study. Additionally, Berger Partnership has been hired
and completed a clubhouse site placement study.
Mr. Fletcher highlighted several important points from the Executive Summary presented to Council for this
meeting. Of importance were site location of the clubhouse between the existing clubhouse and the existing 18th
green, immediately southwest of the existing clubhouse. Parking, too, was discussed. The study shows the
clubhouse must have enough parking to fully satisfy both golfing and non golfing public during peak times.
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Position #1
Position #2
Position #3
Position #7
Position #8
Position #9
Joan Hernandez
Sloan Chong
Lynda Turner
Roberta Nelson
Eddie Releford
Margaret Joseph
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
City Council Representative
School District Representative
Community/Business Representative
City Representative
School District Representative
Community Representative
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Next, Clubhouse Manager Marty O'Brien, informed Council of staffs recommendation. Recommended is a plan to
erect a 13,904 square foot building with a 2,000 square foot banquet room; requiring 286 parking stalls; of which, 99
would be new. Constructing new stalls to the south, along the 18th hole and reconfiguration of existing vehicular
access to the site would satisfy parking and traffic concerns.
The new building include a pro shop, hospitality area (small food service area), a club hitting and instruction area,
cart storage room, 100 -seat restaurant and kitchen, 100- person lounge, and 133- person divisible meeting room.
Both Mr. Fletcher and Mr. O'Brien fielded questions from Council and clarified several issues relative to clubhouse
size; cash -flow projections; power carts (rental versus purchasing and storage). Current rental agency is NW
Yamaha.
Mr. O'Brien informed Council 67,400 rounds of golf were played in the year 2000. He terms it a "high volume golf
course."
Responding to questions of available funding for fixtures and furnishings, City Administrator John McFarland noted
$84,000.00 was the best guess as to anticipated needs.
Further reports will be made available to Council as progress is made.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Re- Appointments to the Equity Diversity Commission
Six positions expire on July 31, 2001. All six are to be re- appointed; with terms to expire on July 31, 2003.
(Clerical Note: Position #3 #9 were amended to coincide with the Tukwila Municipal Code as it relates to the
type of representative who serves in each position. See following motions].)
Linder moved; Fenton seconded; to re- appoint Joan Hernandez to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #1, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to re- appoint Sloan Chong to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #2, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to re- appoint Lynda Turner to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #9, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Carter moved; Linder seconded; to re- appoint Roberta Nelson to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #7, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to re- appoint Eddie Releford to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #8, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to re- appoint Margaret Joseph to the Equity Diversity Commission,
Position #3, with a term to expire on July 31, 2003. The motion carried 4 -0.
Richard Reid. 14717 58th Avenue South. Tukwila, questioned Council on standard operating procedure relative
to parked cars being "tagged" in neighborhoods. He's had difficulty contacting appropriate Police staff for answers.
Mr. McFarland explained that portion of the TMC which applies to the situation. Additionally, Mr. McFarland noted
a problem exists where vehicles are being parked in neighborhoods for weeks, if not months, without being moved,
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causing congestion. Finally, Mr. McFarland advised that if a vehicle is to be parked on the street, it should be
moved periodically, to avoid problems.
Matt Lutthans, 5127 Colby Avenue, Everett, President, Cinerama Society of Seattle, Co- Founder, Southcenter
Theatre Association; and Project Director, Indian Hills Theatre Group; noted a 1997 Goal of the Cinerama Society
of Seattle was to save the Cinerama theater from being demolished. They were successful in their endeavor. Paul
Allen, Microsoft, purchased the Cinerama and now it is one of the most successful movie screens within the State of
Washington.
Mr. Lutthans asked the City Council and/or the Arts Commission to intervene or take steps to keep the Southcenter
Theater from being demolished. It is the last of 293 such theaters built in the world. Only the Los Angeles, Seattle
and Washington D.C. theaters have been preserved. The rest have been demolished. Southcenter would be the last
of 4 mammoth screens left in the nation. It has the largest screen and seating capacity in terms of film presentation;
and could be used as a major tourism draw to Tukwila.
Mr. Luttans is pro business. He does not advocate Council interfering with plans to erect a restaurant on the current
theater site. Conversely, though, he believes parties involved could negotiate a compromise allowing the theater to
operate as a successful, non profit, film and arts center; perhaps even sharing space with the proposed restaurant.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez thanked Mr. Lutthans for bringing this item to the attention of Council and then referred
the item to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. Mr. Lutthans acknowledged the item also appears on the
Arts Commission agenda for August 7.
Charlon Hunt. 14717 58th Avenue South. Tukwila, seeks a dead -end sign, or, no through- street sign, at the end
of her block. Currently, large work trucks cut through; drive on the road and "wear out" the street. Mr. McFarland
responded affirmatively to the request.
Joanne McManus. 5610 South 133rd Street, Tukwila, representing the Duwamish Improvement Club, invited the
Council to their Annual Picnic, August 7, from 4 8 p.m. This is being held in conjunction with the Annual Night
Out Against Crime.
Charlon Hunt, 14717 58th Avenue South, Tukwila, addressing the issue of tagged cars. Ms. Hunt described the
situation, from her point of view, as it relates to tagging; citations; and turning neighbor against neighbor. In the
end, she asked if the City has prepared and sent notices to community members regarding this policy.
Mr. McFarland noted Code Enforcement is the most contentious item a City can handle. Additionally, he agreed an
educational campaign has been performed by Code Enforcement officials, via the pages of The Hazelnut; yet also
noted a public education campaign by way of outreach, may be very helpful in situations like these.
Joanne McManus. 5610 South 133rd Street, Tukwila, informed Council her husband is one of the senior traffic
volunteers. They do not get reports from community members. They drive around the City marking vehicles.
When the vehicles are not moved within 72 hours, they may be towed. She suggested people can park on their own
property, versus City streets.
In the end, Councilmembers Haggerton and Linder agreed a Block Watch program may be in order.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes July 16 Regular Mtg.; July 23 Special Mtg.
b. Approval of Vouchers 229967 230464, in the amount of $881,748.18
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; approval of the consent agenda, as presented. The motion carried 4 -0.
BID AWARD:
Award a contract to Western Equipment Distributors in the amount of $37,043.14, including WSST, for a
rotary mower with full flotation, 4- blade, articulating, cutting unit
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a. Request for vacation of a portion of Richard Street and Berkshire Place South
(City of Tukwila, Petitioner)
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to award a contract to Western Equipment Distributors in the amount
of $37,043.14, including WSST, for a rotary mower with full flotation, 4- blade, articulating, cutting unit. The
motion carried 4 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, VACATING PORTIONS OF RICHARD STREET AND
BERKSHIRE PLACE SOUTH, LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE 50TH
PLACE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY IN ALLENTOWN, LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF TUKWILA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE
CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, noted the ongoing project for a recreational and fish habitat restoration
program at Codiga Farms. As part of the project, the City must vacate a public right of way which is part of the
consolidation of all property into one, public piece of property; such that the project may be completed. The
ordinance before the Council is simply a formality as a means to an end.
An unusual aspect pointed out by the Public Works Director, is the fact Tukwila is not seeking compensation as it is
going from a public right of way to a public piece of property. Additionally, no objections have been raised with
regard the street vacation proposal.
7:59 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez declared the public hearing open.
Ms. Hernandez called for citizens wishing to provide oral testimony. None was provided.
8:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez declared the public hearing closed.
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 4 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read.*
Discussion Councilmember Carter questioned the status of the land trade related to this project. Mr. Morrow
noted a Deed is prepared and awaits Mayor Mullet's signature. This deed clears an easement with King County.
When the deed is signed, the City may then proceed with the land swap. The value of the property being exchanged
is approximately $20,000.00
*Vote The motion carried 4 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1965
b. An ordinance renewing a moratorium originally established by Ordinance No. 1902 on certain
land development activities relating to shelters, community residential treatment facilities, community treatment
centers for prisoners, transitional homes for prisoners, pre release centers, limited security detention facilities, and
similar uses that are not addressed within the City's Comprehensive Plan or Zoning Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH MORATORIUM ON
CERTAIN LAND USE ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Community Development Director Steve Lancaster provided a brief history on the proposed ordinance. On
February 22, 2000, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1902, establishing a moratorium on the filing of
development and /or land use permits for correctional facilities, group homes and similar type group housing.
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Concerns in February, 2000, were relative to whether or not our Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code had adequate
provisions contained concerning such facilities.
Since February, 2000, the Planning Commission held 5 work sessions on this topic, as well as one public hearing.
As of July 26, the Planning Commission has adopted the recommendations that will be presented to the Community
Affairs Parks Committee meeting on August 14, 2001, the Committee of Whole and then a City Council Regular
meeting.
City staff will report to the Community Affairs Parks Committee and Committee of Whole in the near future with
findings and recommendations. Based on the schedule; however, formal code changes cannot be made and adopted
before the August 22 expiration date of the current moratorium. For those reasons, staff recommends passage of an
additional, six -month moratorium. As written, the proposed ordinance would dovetail with the expiration of the
previous ordinance, creating a new expiration date of February 22, 2002.
8:05 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez declared the public hearing opened.
Anna Bernhard, 14241— 59th Avenue South, Tukwila, spoke in favor of extending the moratorium.
8:06 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez declared the public hearing closed.
Fenton moved; Carter seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 4 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Fenton moved; Carter seconded; the proposed ordinance be read by title only.*
Discussion: Councilmembers Fenton, Carter and Haggerton cited reasons they spoke in favor of renewing the
moratorium.
*Vote: The motion carried 4 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1966
NEW BUSINESS:
a. A resolution supporting Highline School District's Capital Facilities Improvement Bond
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
$189.5 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR NEW SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION, SAFETY UPGRADES AND AN EMERGENCY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUN
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Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 4 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
Main Motion:
Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution, as presented.*
Phyllis Byers, Highline School Board Vice President. stated the District's appreciation for Council's resolution.
She described the bond measure as a win -win situation for all involved.
Motion to amend:
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; amendment to the third WHEREAS clause within the resolution, by
inserting the words "the renovation of" between the words and, and high school. The motion to amend carried
4 -0.
Main Motion:
*Vote: The motion to accept the proposed resolution, as amended, carried 4 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1468
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b. A resolution adding the position of Economic Development Director
Employees' Compensation Plan.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1429, ADDING THE
POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO THE NON
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION PLAN
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 4 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
Fenton moved; Haggerton seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution, as read.*
City Administrator John McFarland introduced Administrative Services Director Viki Jessop. Both noted many
persons have considered and worked on the creation of the position for a long time. Addressing the class description
for the position, Ms. Jessop noted it contains an emphasis in managerial and communications duties. This position
will report directly to the City Administrator and is to be hired in at an E81 level.
Questions and answers between staff and Council were considered.
*Vote: The motion to accept the resolution as presented carried 4 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1469
c. A resolution authorizing sole source purchase of Traconex signal controllers
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet was absent.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie was absent.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
TRACONEX SIGNAL CONTROLLERS FROM U.S. TRAFFIC
CORPORATION OF KENT; AND REPEALING RESOLUCTION NO. 1317
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to Non- Represented
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 4 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
Haggerton moved; Linder seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution, as read. The motion carried 4 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1470
d. A motion authorizing the Mayor to execute a consultant' s agreement with Cosmopolitan
Engineering Group for Cascade View Park landscape architecture service in the amount of not to
exceed $38,400.00
Before consideration of this item, Councilmember Fenton recused himself from its discussion and voting.
Linder moved; Carter seconded; authorization for the Mayor to execute a consultant's agreement with
Cosmopolitan Engineering Group for Cascade View Park landscape architecture service in the amount not to
exceed $38,400.00. The motion carried 4 -0 -1 (Mayor Pro Tem voting in favor; and Councilmember Fenton
recused).
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Councilmember Carter attended a July 25 Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting. On July 25 and July 30,
Ms. Carter attended the Regional Transit Committee Town Hall meetings, regarding transit in the south end of the
County. Related to the RTC and operating subsidy in the suburbs being increased until it is equal to that population
wise of Seattle, Ms. Carter spoke in favor of the City writing a letter to the Regional Transit Committee and to our
County Councilmember who opposes this measure. More funding for the suburbs is necessary.
Councilmember Fenton informed Council that Access will cease business on Friday, August 10, 2001. Over 250
people were laid off. This is part of the King County Executive's budget cuts.
Ms. Carter noted attendance at the July 28 Renton Piazza where she viewed their chalk -art exhibition.
Next, Ms. Carter noted receipt of an update from AWC wherein she learned they will participate in an appeal of the
new Fire standards. The Regional Roundtable for this area will be November 7, Holiday Inn, Kent.
Ms. Carter then asked for Council approval /denial of her request for travel to the Rail- Volution Conference in San
Francisco. Councilmembers spoke in favor of Ms. Carters' attendance.
In conclusion, Council discussed possible ways to request monies, etc. relative to attending conferences, seminars,
etc. It was decided the item could be decided upon during the next budget session. Additionally, it was decided
Council could fill out a request/justification memorandum, much like that of Ms. Carter for her current request. The
request/justification is mirrored to that of a City employee Training Attendance Request form.
Councilmember Haggerton attended the July 25 Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors meeting. There, the
Board approved several resolutions relative to the Lake Tapps water right application; the assessments to be levied;
budget amendments for 2001; and extending the Director /General Managers employment agreement for an
additional two years. Finally, Mr. Haggerton noted attendance at an August 1 ACC Board meeting.
Councilmember Linder had no report.
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Councilmember Fenton noted attendance at a GMPC meeting on July 25 wherein technical difficulties created the
need to reschedule the meeting.
Councilmember Simpson was absent.
Council President Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez attended a July 24 meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce,
wherein a representative from AWC (Megan Elliott) wanted to find out how Cities would feel about AWC adopting
the role of the National League of Cities campaign to promote racial justice. People from all over Washington were
present. This was a brainstorming session, where ideas and information were shared. AWC is willing to consider
taking on some of the roles and responsibilities to help the Cities carry out a related mission.
Next, Ms. Hernandez informed Council some cities have adopted September 20 as Race Equality Day. A sample
proclamation will be provided in the event we, too, would like to consider same.
c. Staff
John McFarland presented a list of participants for the Annual Night Out Against Crime. Additionally, plans were
arranged for Council to ride with members of the police force.
Next, Mr. McFarland noted an Adam Smith staffmember, John Mulligan, will be in Tukwila on August 9, where
staff will provide him with a tour; to include our Transit Oriented Development concept. That issue made it out of
the Senate and is now in the House.
Finally, Mr. McFarland noted attendance (along with Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry) to the
Washington City /County Management Association summer conference, in Wenatchee. There, Ms. Berry was
elected to the Executive Board of that association.
d. Legislative Analyst
Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach was absent.
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e. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe introduced Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre. Next, he commented on a
memorandum earlier today related to e-mail and open public meetings act decision out of the Supreme Court. It
discusses circumstances where e -mail may be considered a public meeting for purposes of the act. He invited
questions from Council after consideration of the memorandum.
MISCELLANEOUS:
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Stricken.
ADJOURNMENT:
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9:12 p.m. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; adjournment of the regular meeting. The motion
carried 4 -0.
ton Hernandez, Mayor Pro Tem
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Robert H. Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved: August 20. 2001