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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-03 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 3, 1997 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Oath of Office Mayor's State of the City Message CITIZEN'S COMMENTS None. Council Chambers JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; JIM HAGGERTON, Council President; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET; PAM CARTER, PAM LINDER. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; BOB NOE, City Attorney; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; JANE CANTU, City Clerk. Mayor Rants administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Michael D. Murphy and part-time Transport Services Officer Juan Delgado. As the Mayor presented his State of the City Message, he began by recapping the major accomplishments of 1996. This included the substantial completion of the new Community Center; the substantial completion of the new Fire Station #53; installation of video surveillance cameras on Pacific Highway South; substantial completion of a new high capacity water line in the Allen Town area and installation of sewer lines; substantial completion of the replacement of the 51st Street bridge that spans South 154th Street; and initiation of the East Marginal Way street improvement project. Rants continued that perhaps the most gratifying accomplishment of the year was the unprecedented level of community involvement we experienced. He said he will continue to make connecting citizens with their government a top priority. For 1997, initiatives such as crime, transportation, and the City's Budget will be highlighted. The coming year will also bring additional opportunities to realize the City's vision for improving the living and economic environments for the entire community. Iii Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 1997 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Ord. 1788 Amending TMC 8.30.030 relating to Domestic Violence Crimes a. b. Approval of Minutes: 1/21/97 Regular Meeting Approval of Vouchers: 1/27/97 -Nos. 90080 through 90733 in the amount of $887,474.17 Approval of Vouchers: 2/3/97 -Nos 90081 through 90855 in the amount of $373,021.09 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY LINDER, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Bob Noe read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 8.30.030, REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1788 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Attorney Noe explained that in 1995 the state legislature passed additional provisions relating to domestic violence crimes in an effort to further curtail such crime. Tukwila has adopted by reference state law provisions on domestic violence. However, there have been two new state provisions that address interference with the reporting of a domestic violence incident; and, a provision that provides clearer guidelines for issuance and enforcement of restraining orders issued in domestic matters. The ordinance for Council's consideration both adds the new provisions to and updates TMC 8.30.030. Councilmember Ekberg inquired if there had been any additional modifications to other sections to date. Attorney Noe replied there had been no modifications to the statutes in question tonight; however, there were other provisions passed in 1995 to allow for proper incorporation by reference of all state provisions relating to domestic violence. /5 Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 1997 Page 3 Ord. #1788 relating to Domestic Violence (Cont'd) NEW BUSINESS Authorize Mayor to accept state grant funds for develop. Mfg. Ind. Ctr. (MIC), and auth. Mayor to sign contract w /CH2M Hill *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. 6 Councilmember Ekberg explained that this issue had been discussed in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting last Tuesday and the Committee recommended that the Council authorize the Mayor to accept State grant funds for developing a Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) implementation plan; and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with CH2M Hill to assist DCD staff in implementing MIC policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan. He said usually a contract of this type takes up to six months to complete; the Council is hoping for a three months completion so that the state will reimburse the City for the cost of the contract. Additionally, Ekberg stated that the outcome of this study should hopefully reduce some of the burden on the regulatory process that are barriers to mitigation and assure that we have adequate mitigation as a result of it. Councilmember Mullet emphasized that time constraints motivated the committee to forward this issue directly to the Regular Council for discussion and possible approval rather than going to a COW meeting. A discussion ensued with Councilmember Hernandez requesting clarification of the sentence in Section 4. DCD Director Lancaster explained that the word "until" should have been used in that sentence. Hernandez then suggested an amendment be made to the Contract for Services by removing "and" and replacing it with "until" in Section 4, Duration of Agreement. The sentence should read: "This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for a period commencing from the signature of all parties of this contract until July 31. 1997." Councilmember Hernandez inquired if the grant and contract approval for the (MIC) will affect the updating of the City -wide shoreline program. Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 1997 Page 4 Grant funds for develop a MIC /CH2M Hill Contract (Cont' d) REPORTS Council Lancaster responded that this will not affect the update of the shoreline program, however, it does provide additional funding to assist in meeting the consulting firm contractual obligation. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,250.00 FOR DEVELOPING A MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL CENTER (MIC) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,000 (FUNDED BY GRANT MONIES) TO ASSIST DCD STAFF IN IMPLEMENTING MIC POLICIES IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Mayor Rants reported that the Circle "T" has been closed for about two weeks and the owners are in the process of moving out. This business did not have a current Tukwila Business License. Councilmember Duffie reported that he had attended the new Tukwila Community Center Open House this past weekend and the turnout was great. Duffie said he is so excited over the new facility and how it is going to serve visitors and the community at large. He thanked City Staff, the Council and all those who played a part in the outcome of this historic event. Councilmember Hernandez thanked the Administration and Staff for planning the social event, which included the dinner and tour of the new Community Center. She said it was a wonderful event and everyone did an outstanding job. Hernandez announced that the Equity and Diversity Commission will meet this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the South Central School District Superintendent's Conference Room, for those interested in attending. Councilmember Haggerton, too, marveled over the new facility and the mammoth crowd that was in attendance. Haggerton also commented on this year's Council Retreat held at Ocean Shores. He said it was a very productive retreat. He also thanked the Mayor for attending portions of the retreat. 117 Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 1997 Page 5 Reports Council (Cont'd) Staff Haggerton read a letter from a citizen requesting action on possible code violations at a residence located at 16312 48th Place South. City Administrator McFarland accepted the letters and said he will respond and get back to the Council with a follow -up report. Additionally, a situation with traffic on 124th Street was called to the Mayor's attention. McFarland responded that this issue is currently being addressed. Haggerton announced that he will be attending his first ACC meeting as representative of the Council on 2/5. Mayor Rants requested that the Council Transportation Subcommittee look into reducing the speed limit on South 124th from 30 MPH to 25 MPH. Carter said she will be attending the ACC meeting with Haggerton. She also extended an invitation to all councilmembers to meet at Showalter School at 9:30 on Saturday to go doorbelling to obtain signatures for the school district name change. Councilmember Linder reported that she had also attended the Explorers' banquet held on 2/1. fg Councilmembers Ekberg, Mullet Carter and Linder expressed how very impressed they were with the new Community Center. They thanked all who had a hand in this magnificent piece of work. One unique feature is a piece of artwork entitled "River of Life," which was commissioned by the Tukwila Arts Commission. The work consists of a colored piece of concrete that resembles a river running from near the Duwamish River through the building and to the parking lot. Carter said the artwork far exceeded her expectation. City Administrator McFarland reported there's a sloughing of the embankment on 42nd Avenue South at South 122nd. It appears the waterline has nothing to do with the problem. The problem is tidal influx and influences leeching at the sub soils. This is a 3 -5 week project. There are additional portions along the embankment on 42nd, both north and south, that could need more attention. The County will pay for the repairs. However, the City will need to focus on the traffic impacts on 42nd. Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 1997 Page 6 Reports Staff (Cont'd) City Attorney ADJOURNMENT 7:48 P.M. McFarland reported that the grant was approved to fund the Volunteer Coordinator position for the "Communities That Cares Committee." The Coordinator, Michael Rossotto, came on board today and will oversee the program. McFarland announced that a farewell party will be held for Ron Cameron on February 10, 1997, 3:00 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Ron has accepted a position with the City of Woodinville. City Attorney Bob Noe presented an update on the adult entertainment referendum petition being handled by John Carroll of the Burns Hammerly law firm. Carroll claims the City's Adult Entertainment Ordinance is too burdensome and restrictive. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Jol W. Rants, Mayor Celia Square, DeWty City Clerk