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Home My WebLink About1997-03-03 Regular MinutesMarch 3, 1997 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilmember absent OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS King Co. (Boeing Field) Noise and Master Plan TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOAN HERNANDEZ; JIM HAGGERTON, Council President; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET; PAM CARTER; PAM LINDER. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0). RHONDA BERRY, Assistant City Administrator; BOB NOE, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; VIKI WITSCHGER, Administrative Services Director. None. a. b. Approval of Minutes: 2/18/97 Regular Minutes Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 91166 through 91411 in the amount of $680,027.13. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0). Cynthia Stewart, Boeing Field Airport Manager, briefed Council on the airport background and its regional context. Stewart distributed copies of the Master Plan to the Council and explained that typically in a Master Plan process, an advisory committee would be available to buy off and make recommendations on most of the steps in the process, up to the point of a draft plan, at which time public comments would be solicited. To date, the opportunity has been provided for comments on the proposed goals, evaluation criteria, and the proposed alternatives for the plan, as a way of trying to generate conversation around some of the more controversial aspects of this issue prior to beginning the draft plan phase. 'I I Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 Page 2 King Co. (Boeing Field) Noise/Master Plan (Cont'd) Noise committee member Stewart noted that her presentation would focus on noise impacts; the economic value, how well the alternatives meet the forecasted needs for the airport, and how partnerships might be created. Councilmember Hernandez presented the draft letter addressed to Claire Impett, Noise Policy Analyst, which included comments from the 2/24/97 Committee of The Whole Meeting. It was discussed earlier at the Finance Safety Committee. Mayor Rants inquired of the status of a resolution to the King County Council that Chris Vance is supposedly working on regarding the noise issue. Mike Reese, President of the Magnolia District of Seattle, 2820 42nd Avenue West, and Chair of the Ad Hoc Noise Committee, said the resolution is currently in draft form. Three signators have signed as sponsors. Reese said it is his understanding that negotiations are in progress with King County Executive Sims at this time. Further pursuit of this particular legislation, in terms of getting more sponsors, is postponed until negotiations are completed with Executive Sims. Councilmember Hernandez suggested that the letter with comments regarding the KCIA Master Plan be read into the record. Council concurred. Hernandez read the letter addressed to Clair Impett, Noise Policy Analyst, King county International Airport, P.O. Box 80245, Seattle, WA 98108. The letter, in part, stated the following: We appreciate the extension you and Cynthia Stewart have allowed us to formalize our comments regarding the KCIA Master Plan.... While we realize and appreciate the airport's importance to the region, we feel strongly that the importance of commercial air traffic needs to be balanced with the importance of the quality of life for those citizens living in communities around the airport who are impacted by its operations..... Tukwila strongly feels that [Noise impacts to the surrounding community are reduced or minimized based on comparison of noise Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 Page 3 King Co. (Boeing Field) Noise/Master Plan (Cont' d) Resolution #1372 increasing the petty cash funds /change funds REPORTS Council contour maps for each alternative) should be listed as Mandatory Criteria in each of the proposed evaluations. Therefore, we strongly prefer Alternative 5 Emphasize Noise Reduction. Because the Master Plan notes that air cargo is generally the noisiest alternative, we will vigorously oppose Alternative Number 2 with its emphasis on increased air cargo activities." MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Bob Noe read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE PETTY CASH FUNDS AND CHANGE FUNDS, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1350. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1372 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0). Mayor Rants asked the Council to review the letter that he had given to them earlier regarding Planning Commission vacancies. Haggerton said the letter will be discussed in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee at a future date. Councilmember Hernandez reported that a citizen had contacted her regarding putting up a barrier on the side of the river near the Community Center as a safety measure. Mayor Rants responded that this issue is being addressed and should be completed within the next couple of weeks. Councilmember Linder reported that Viki Witschger, Director, Administrative Services Department, had presented the Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the non represented employees compensation study at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening. This issue will go before the Committee of The Whole meeting on March 10. The target date for completion of the study is July 1997. It will then be reviewed by the Council for final recommendations. Regular Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 Page 4 Reports (font' d) (Staff) Late arrival ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:10 P.M.) ADJOURNMENT 9:10 P.M. Assist. City Admin. Berry announced that the Grand Opening for the New Fire Station is scheduled for March 22, 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 noon. Councilmember Duffie arrived at 8:08 p.m. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION, AFTER A 10- MINUTE BREAK, TO DISCUSS THREE ISSUES: PERSONNEL; PENDING LITIGATION; AND LAND USE. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). t a Rants, Mayor e is Squ re, Deputy y Clerk