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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-19 Regular MinutesMay 19, 1997 7:00 p.m. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; JIM HAGGERTON, Council President; STEVE MULLET; PAM CARTER; PAM LINDER. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Councilmember absent MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER EKBERG. MOTION CARRIED. OFFICIALS JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; BOB NOE, City Attorney; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; VERNON UMETSU, Associate Planner; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. Amend Agenda Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton requested and Council consented to amend the agenda to have "Special Presentations" follow "New Business." CITIZEN'S Vern Meryhew, 4431 South 148th, member of the South Central COMMENTS School District Facilities Advisory Committee, stated that currently the committee is evaluating Thorndyke and Tukwila Elementary Schools to assess their renovation needs, specifically the gymnasiums. For those interested in getting involved with this project, contact the School Board by June 16th. There will be a community forum at both schools on June 9th. Secondly, the Tukwila Citizens Patrol is having a pancake breakfast at Larry's on May 24, 800 10:30 a.m. to raise monies for the NRC Police radio. As of April 29th, $779 had been raised. A total of approximately $3,000 is needed for the radio. Another fund raiser is scheduled for late June. The proceeds from that event will be used to purchase various supplies for the Patrol. CONSENT AGENDA Dwight McLean, 13015 38th Avenue, work with an organization of men, women and youths who need to render about 150 hours of community service beginning July 19th. If Council and /or staff see an opportunity to fulfill this request, McLean asked that they contact him at 244 -0810 (work). Dorothy Assink, San Juan Apartments, thanked City Administrator McFarland for informing her that FEMA funds have been approved to repair the San Juan hillside. a. Approval of Minutes: 4/28/97 w /draw (to New Business) b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 92802 through 93073 in the amount of $1,405,514.27 Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 2 Consent Agenda (Cont'd) OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1798 Increasing res. comm. wtr. rates An ord. re. parking regulations c. Authorize Mayor to sign agreement with Entranco, Inc., for construction management services. d. Accept as complete the Minkler Boulevard project with Tri -State Construction Co. in the amount of $1,542,218.97 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Hernandez requested that the Vouchers be withdrawn for discussion under New Business. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (6 -0; Ekberg absent) MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY CARTER, 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 ORDINANCE 1766, AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 14.04.240 AND 14.04.330(f) OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO METERED WATER RATES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1798 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council requested that information about the special water rates for low income seniors and those with disabilities be published in the Hazelnut and, if possible, noted on the water bills. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, 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 ORDINANCE 1370 1 (PART) AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.20.030, MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR TIME LIMITS FOR PARKING IN DESIGNATED Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 3 An ord. re. parking regulations (Cont' d) Ord. #1799 Prohibiting possession of tobacco by minors in public pks. facilities PARKING STALLS IN MUNICIPAL PARKS, CREATING A NEW SECTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE POLICE CHIEF OR DESIGNEE MAY ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF AND ISSUE CITATIONS UNDER TMC 9.20.030; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. After a brief review, the Council agreed that some of the sections of the ordinance as written does not clearly communicate its intent. It was the consensus of the Council to send the parking regulations ordinance back to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for further consideration. Following the Committee's review, the ordinance may be forwarded directly to a Regular Council. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Bob Noe read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROHIBITING THE USE AND /OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AT PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1799 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council Analyst Lauterbach explained that the two "Whereas" clauses that were left out have been added back to the ordinance. Lauterbach also informed the Council that the City Clerk's office had made wording changes to clarify the ordinance. Councilmember Carter commented that a change was made to remove the ordinance from the "Public Peace Morals and Safety" section of the TMC but it was made without Council knowledge. It had not been discussed at a COW meeting. Councilmember Hernandez agreed with Carter and stated that though it is more appropriate for the ordinance to be codified in the "Park Rules and Regulations" section of the TMC, the Council should be made aware when such changes are made. Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 4 Ord. #1799 Prohibiting possession of tobacco by minors in public pks. facilities (Cont'd) NEW BUSINESS Res. #1374 adding Ping Mgr/Proj. Mgr. positions to non -rep. salary schedule City Administrator McFarland apologized to the Council and assured them that in the future they will be notified in advance of any revisions made to documents they've already approved. McFarland also explained that changes made by the City Clerk's staff are usually "house keeping" in nature, not in content. MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO STRIKE THE TWO "WHEREAS" CLAUSES IN THE ORDINANCE THAT IS IN THE AGENDA PACKET AND REPLACE THEM WITH THE FOUR "WHEREAS" CLAUSES THAT ARE ON THE HANDOUT PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL TONIGHT.** *MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY CARTER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Bob Noe read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1368, WHICH ESTABLISHES THE 1997 WAGE SCHEDULE FOR NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT RESOLUTION #1374 BE APPROVED AS READ.* Councilmember Hernandez asked if it was necessary for the resolution to reflect retroactive pay from January 1997 to the effective date of the promotion for the Planning Manager position. McFarland explained that an issue such as this is handled administratively. This is an individual issue that's part of the salary administration plan. He said when it exceeds the authority given to the administration for placement at a particular step, then it requires Council action through a motion. Councilmember Carter asked for clarification of the second "Whereas" in the resolution which states in part "the City Council has completed a compensation review in order to place the Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 5 Res. #1374 adding Ping Mgr/Proj. Mgr. positions to non -rep. salary schedule (Cont' d) Res. #1375- Designating water purveyor rep. Vouchers (w /drawn from Consent) 8:15 p.m. McFarland responded that the original compensation review schedule was established many years ago. However, it is updated annually by ordinance. The comprehensive review that was completed, which include reclassifications and the creation of a position, pertains to the work that went to committee, then reviewed by Council at a COW a couple of weeks ago. *MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Bob Noe read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE, ALTERNATE AND SUB ALTERNATE TO SERVE ON THE WATER PURVEYORS COMMITTEE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1375 BE APPROVED AS READ.* Councilmember Mullet explained that this issue was discussed in the May 6, 1997 Utilities Committee meeting. He said the City needs to keep up on the water purveyor meetings, and since Ron Cameron left, Ted Freemire has been filling in. A former resolution said the Public Works director or City Engineer could be the representatives. Since Freemire is the Operations Manager, his title needs to be included in the resolution. *MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). Councilmember Hernandez requested that payment be withheld on one of the vouchers. The voucher was not identified for the record. Councilmember Duffie recommended that the voucher in question be sent to an Executive Session for review. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO SCHEDULE AND EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW THE VOUCHER IN QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Ekberg absent). Councilmember Ekberg arrived. q Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 6 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Joint meeting of Council/ Planning Commission presentation on MIC Prog. REPORTS Council DCD Director Steve Lancaster explained that the purpose of tonight's meeting is to provide a briefing on the draft Manufacturing Industrial Center Implementation Plan, in preparation for more detailed review by the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council. He said this project has built upon previous work done for the Comprehensive Plan, the Boeing Programmatic EIS, and the technical analyses done for the City regulations. The plan development process included: an opportunity for wide spread business and resident participation; workshops with key area landowners, state and federal regulators, and industrial development experts; and, specific technical analyses by consultant and City staff. The MIC Implementation Plan is composed of three elements: 1) a revised shoreline plan for this area. 2) A subarea plan consisting of a comprehensive infrastructure and regulatory review. 3) Proposed regulatory changes which include early SEPA planned action review. DCD Associate Planner Vern Umetsu commented that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Council is to enhance the shared understanding of the plan's purpose, to review the process, and to begin to identify the issues of concern common to both bodies or to individuals. He said the review process starts on May 20th. A 30 -day comment period runs through June 19th. After all comments are in, it is anticipated that a final EIS should be completed by the end of July. Planning Commission review should begin around the end of August. Mayor Pro Tem Haggerton explained that normally a presentation such as the MIC Implementation Plan would go before a Committee of The Whole; however, due to time constraints it was scheduled for tonight's Regular Council. Councilmember Duffie reported that he attended the veterans memorial arbor dedication on Saturday, May 17th. He complimented Mr. Roger Baker for undertaking this project and lending his substantial support to its completion. Other Councilmembers in attendance were: Hernandez, Haggerton, Mullet, Carter, and Linder. Councilmember Hernandez reported she met with the ad hoc committee of the Equity and Diversity Commission for the purpose of discussing the agenda for the Commission's upcoming retreat. The retreat is scheduled for June 28th, from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., at the Tukwila Community Center. Hernandez attended a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 14th regarding welfare reform, held at the City of SeaTac. P Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 1997 Page 7 Reports (Cont'd) Councilmember Ekberg apologized for being late, but he's working through a family crisis currently regarding his mother. Councilmember Carter says she was contacted by Bob Whalen, a professional engineer, a member of the Kent Transit Advisory Board and the Puget Sound Light Rail Transit Society Board; and, who is a real advocate of light rail. Whalen along with several other members of his group have put some facts and figures together, which might prove that light rail is feasible through Southcenter. He would like to share the information with the Council at a future Council meeting. Council agreed to schedule Mr. Whalen's presentation for a future COW Council meeting. Councilmember Linder reported she attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting on May 13th where she was able to observe numerous perpetrators on the surveillance cameras. She said 27 new people were trained to work at the Neighborhood Resource Center; however, only four or five volunteer on a regular basis. Linder attended the Duwamish Improvement Club meeting on May 15th where they discussed celebrating "Duwamish Improvement Club Day." The celebration has been scheduled for June 6th at the Neighborhood Resource Center. AD.TOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO ADJOURN THE 9:08 P.M. MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Aok- m Ha::{ .n, Council President/ or 'ro Tem Celia Square ,eputy City Clerk 2-°