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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-15 Regular MinutesROLL CALL September 15, 1997 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, JIM HAGGERTON, Council President; ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE MULLET, PAM CARTER, PAM LINDER. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; Graham Black, City Attorney's Office; NORA GIERLOFF, Assistant Planner; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; EVELYN BOYKAN, Human Services Coordinator; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; KEITH HAINES, Assistant Police Chief; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; JANE CANTU, City Clerk. APPOINTMENT OF THE Mayor Rants requested Council confirmation of the appointment of Bill MAYOR Arthur to Pos. #3 on the Planning Commission; term expires 3/31/99. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BILL ARTHUR TO POSITION #3 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Richard Simpson, 13832 37th Avenue South, reminded Council of the need for a volunteer coordinator to be used by various City entities as necessary. He suggested the City look into applying for a federal grant to help offset some of the costs. Ron Johnston, 4452 South 160th, commented that truck drivers have begun parking their commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods more than usual. He says this situation is not safe for kids, has created a noise problem, and will impact property values. Mayor Rants assured Mr. Johnston that police will be in the neighborhoods to enforce the City ordinance. Dwight McLean, 13015 38th Avenue South, thanked the Mayor, Council and community for supporting the Hwy. 99 Committee, and for their efforts in cleaning up Pacific Hwy 99 through various activities. The Mayor and Council reciprocated McLean's sentiments. Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 2 Citizen's Comments (Cont' d) CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING Preliminary Plat Hearing (Home Depot) Applicant: Anna Bernhard, 14241 59th Avenue South, said the planting strips along Interurban fronting the Riverside Inn vicinity is suffering from total neglect. She also expressed concern about another piece of neglected property on 58th and Interurban which is being sold by Southland Corporation. Mayor Rants said he would look into both these issues. Deborah Keller, 13338 34th Avenue South, announced she's running for Tukwila City Council, Position #1. Mayor Rants informed her that it was against City policy to use council meetings as a political platform. Rants advised Keller to provide her information to the Council analyst for distribution after the meeting. a. Approval of Minutes of 8/04/97. b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 200683 through 200918 in the amount of $1,347,225.53. c. Accept as complete the 1996 Overlay Program, Pedestrian Paths, and Small Drainage projects with Scoccolo Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,328,704.08; authorize release of retainage. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Nora Gierloff, Assistant Planner, explained this is a commercial sub- division of land owned by the Home Depot Corporation. The 19.6 acre Home Depot site was subdivided into 4 lots in 1994. Lot B is the only parcel that remains vacant and the current proposal is to subdivide it again into two building sites. She said the purpose of the Council's preliminary plat review is to determine if the subdivision complies with the standards given in the subdivision ordinance, and if necessary, impose conditions on the project. After receiving approval, the applicant would install any needed improvements and comply with any conditions prior to submitting for final plat approval. During final plat review, the Council would determine if the requirements of the preliminary plat had been met, and if so, approve the subdivision. Glenn Amster, representing Home Depot, explained the project complies with the regulations contained in the Subdivision Ordinance. Many of the substantive issues relating to lot configuration and road design were reviewed and resolved during the 1994 short plat. The further Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 3 Prelim. Plat Hrng Home Depot (Cont' d) Public hearing closed OLD BUSINESS A motion approving the allocation of 1998 CDBG funds Ord. #1811 Amending curfew regulations division of Lot B into two separate lots will not have an adverse impact on the development as a whole. In response to Council concerns regarding traffic congestion at the corner of Lot B and 180th, Amster said plans to provide a future public through street connecting to Saxon Drive from Christensen Road are under discussion. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. City Attorney Graham Black reminded the Council that in order to comply with City of Tukwila Ordinance #1335, relating to the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, they are to make known any undisclosed ex -parte communications with the applicant; and/or provide any financial interest in this subdivision so people in the audience would have a chance to object, should they wish to do so. There was no response. A discussion ensued with Councilmembers expressing concerns in the areas of sidewalks widths; litter control along Christensen trail and traffic flow. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY CARTER, TO APPROVE THE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR HOME DEPOT. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF 1998 CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,609.* Councilmember Ekberg commented that this issue was discussed in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of September 2, 1997; and a public hearing was held on September 8, 1997 to allow for public comments. It was the committee's recommendation and Council concurred to approve the allocation of the $176,609 in 1998 CDBG funds as specified on the summary sheet provided in the agenda packet. *MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 4 Ord. #1811 Amending curfew regulations (Copt' d) Ord. #1812 Amending animal control regulations City Attorney Black read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4(a), 5, AND 6 OF ORDINANCE 1771 AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 8.75, CURFEW FOR MINORS, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS, ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS/PENALTIES, AND EXPIRATION DATE; PROVIDING A SECTION CONCERNING THIRD -PARTY LIABILITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1811 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Art Rosengren, 4022 South 150th, spoke in support of the ordinance and commended the Mayor, Council and the Tukwila Police Department for their efforts in trying to make Tukwila a more livable City. Most of the Councilmembers supported the ordinance. Some Councilmembers suggested the ordinance should remain in effect for 2- year intervals while others were concerned with parental responsibilities. Councilmember Hernandez said a review was done after the ordinance had been in effect for 10 months and showed a 12% drop in crime. Mayor Rants said he supports the ordinance and thinks the City has done the right thing. He said though we must be careful when we infringe on the rights of others, some infringement is necessary for the benefit of others. John M. Graham commented there is a good chance that someone will challenge Tukwila's curfew ordinance; however, if any curfew ordinance is going to be upheld, Tukwila's has a very good chance of being that ordinance because of the relationship between the reduction in crime and the reduction in victimization in the ordinance. Councilmember Carter requested a special notice be sent to Tukwila's middle school and high school informing them that the curfew ordinance will be strictly enforced. She also requested comparable crime statistics for both juvenile and overall crime when the Council reviews the curfew in two years. *MOTION CARRIED (6 -1; Carter dissenting). MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY CARTER, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 5 Ord. #1812 Amending animal control regulations (Copt' d) REPORTS Mayor Council City Attorney Black read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE 1772, ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 7.04 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1812 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Mayor Rants reminded the Council that he and staff will be meeting with a team on economic development on September 19, 1997, 1:30 p.m., to determine future goals and strategies. Rants invited Council President Haggerton and Councilmember Steve Mullet to sit in on these meetings. Rants reported he attended the Freight and Goods Seminar held at the Seattle Art Museum. He said everyone agrees that a fast freight corridor is needed, but no one knows where to get the money for it. Rants also reported that in reviewing the Puget Sound Regional Council's draft Transportation Improvement Plan, Public Works Director Ross Earnst discovered $4.5 million dollars earmarked for Washington State Department of Transportation 1998 -1999 overlay project on Pacific Highway (from 170th to 116th). He said steps will not only be taken for the City to apply for those funds, but to manage the project as well. Councilmember Duffie announced he will not participate in the September 22nd public hearing due to a conflict of interest in that he lives near the street to be vacated. Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on September 12th and the City won several awards. She attended the REACH meeting today, September 15th, where they formalized their budget for the year. Council President Haggerton also attended the Chamber's luncheon and was impressed with department heads and staff members' participation. Councilmember Ekberg said he asked the Foster Community Club to look into re- routing bus route #124 in the City. He will submit a draft regarding this request at a METRO meeting scheduled for September 18th at Highline Community College. This issue will also be an agenda item at the September 16th Utilities Committee meeting. Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 6 Reports (Cont' d) MISCELLANEOUS Tom Topel's appointment to Transit Adv. Board 9:12 P.M. Councilmember Mullet said he feels strongly that the City should push forward with the volunteer coordinator position. He has seen many cases where volunteers can make a difference without added costs. Councilmember Carter agreed with Mullet that the City could make good use of a Volunteer Coordinator. She also attended the Chamber luncheon and commended all participants. The entire program was very impressive. Carter said regarding bus route #124, efforts should be made to notify the community that this route exists and that in some instances this route can provide service to the Tukwila Community Center. Carter suggested the tri -fold Council brochure, which contains information about the Council, should be added to the City's home page. Councilmember Linder reviewed the September 15th Finance and Safety Committee's agenda. She said one item of concern-- hotel /motel lodging tax advisory committee -will be forwarded to the September 22nd Council meeting for discussion. Finance Director Alan Doerschel will give a presentation and be available for questions. Mike Hansen, Southcenter Mall, has resigned from the Transit Advisory Board. Tom Topel of N.C. Machinery has expressed a strong desire to serve in this capacity. Mayor Rants asked for Council consensus to appoint Topel to the Board. Councilmembers concurred with the appointment. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO ADJOURN SESSION 8:38 9:12 P.M. TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO ADDRESS A PERSONNEL ISSUE FOR 20 MINUTES, FOLLOWING A FIVE MINUTES RECESS. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants reconvened the Regular Meeting at 9:12 p.m. Councilmember Ekberg revisited the issue of a replacement bus route on South 124th. He suggested a small Metro bus traveling a one -way route up East Marginal Way, and up 42nd to Foster High School. Consideration could be given to many other stops around the City. Ekberg said Renton and Kent already have such a program. The cost is $208,000 per bus route. Councilmember Carter said a Dial -A -Ride Program is another option to ponder. Regular Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO ADJOURN 9:18 P.M. THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. (-9-L 1,t) (ea John Rants, Mayor L Celia Square, It4puty City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 6 n 79 7