HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-03 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 3, 1997 Tukwila City Hall
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
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 JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, JIM HAGGERTON, COUNCIL
PRESIDENT; ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE MULLET, PAM CARTER.
Councilmember absent IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER
LINDER.
OFFICIALS JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; BOB NOE, City Attorney;
ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; VIKI WITSCHGER,
Administrative Services Director; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director;
NORA GIERLOFF, Assistant Planner; ROSS EARNST, Public Works
Director; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; LUCY LAUTERBACH,
Council Analyst; JANE CANTU, City Clerk.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mike Ragsdale, Economic Development Consultant, presented information
Highway 99 Economic Devel. on the desired direction for the Pacific Highway Corridor. The targeted
Update area for redevelopment and revitalization is from SR 599 to South 152nd
Street. He said the City is embarking upon a recruitment program to find
one or more developers to participate with the City in demonstration
projects that will bring to the area redevelopment that is consistent with the
City's overall goal for the corridor which will include a corridor that is an
attractive, safe, and profitable place to live, do business, shop, and work,
and is a positive reflection of the City as a whole and of the surrounding
residential and business community.
APPOINTMENTS OF
THE MAYOR
Mayor Rants requested Council confirmation of his appointment of
Richard Simpson to Position #1 on the Community Oriented Policing
Citizens Advisory Board.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO CONFIRM
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS RICHARD SIMPSON TO
POSITION #1 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Linder
absent).
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Dorothy Assink, San Juan Apartment, reported that the hill behind the San
Juan is looking great. The hydro- seeding was completed and now the hill
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Citizen's Comments
(Cont' d)
CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
Final plat approval Home
Depot Subdiv,
is nice and green. The jersey barriers have been painted white and a new
fence has been built. She expressed her deep gratitude to the Council,
Mayor and staff for their efforts in bringing this project to a closure.
a. Approval of Minutes of 10/06/97, 10/20/97
b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 92218/201526 through 201778 in the
amount of $813,996.22.
c. Accept as complete the Tukwila community Center site improvements
project with Golf Landscaping, Inc.; authorize release of retainage.
(Final project cost: $395,433.62.)
d. Accept as complete the East marginal Way S. /S. 104th and park Trail
Riverbank Sloughout repair project with Morning Star Trucking
Excavating; authorize release of retainage. (Final project cost:
$51,861.04.)
e. Accept as complete the Fire Station #53 construction project with John
Daniels Construction Co.; authorize release of retainage. ((Final
project cost: $974,073.61.)
f. Accept as complete the Trail #4 Bank Sloughout repair project with
T.F. Sahli Construction Co.; authorize release of retainage. (Final
project cost: $22,594.23.)
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.*
Council President Haggerton requested a clarifying sentence be added to
Councilmember Carter's statement in the minutes of 10/6/97, page 2, first
paragraph, to read as follows: Councilmember Carter requested
comnarahle crime statistics for both iuvenile and overall crime when
the Council reviews the curfew ordinance in one two year.s
Councilmember Carter requested the 10/20/97 minutes be withdrawn to
clarify Lanny Vickers remarks on page 2, fifth paragraph, regarding
notification of group homes in neighborhoods.
*MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (6 -0; Linder absent).
Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 8:.12 p.m.
Nora Gierloff, Assistant Planner, explained that the applicant, Home
Depot, USA is requesting approval of the proposed subdivision of Lot B
from a 1994 short plat. Since this further subdivision will raise the number
of lots within the boundaries of the original short plat of five, the full
subdivision process is required. On September 15th the Council approved
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Public hearing _(Coned)
Home Depot
Proponent:
Public hearing closed
PUBLIC HEARING
Zoning code amendments
Proponent:
the preliminary plat without conditions and without any infrastructure
requirements at that time. The purpose of this final review is to determine
if the requirements of the preliminary plat have been met. She said the
final plat documents were reviewed by the Planning Division, Public
Works Department and Fire Department and were found to be technically
correct and consistent with the conditions of approval of the original short
plat and the approved preliminary plat. This further subdivision of Lot B
will not create any safety hazards or infrastructure deficiencies.
Glen Amster, Attorney, Home Depot, expressed appreciation to City staff
for their expertise in moving this proposal through the process in a manner
worthy of commendations. He requested immediate action on this
subdivision final plat now that all requirements have been met.
Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO APPROVE
FILE NO. L97 -0057 SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT FOR HOME DEPOT
USA (.84 ACRES TO BE SPLIT INTO TWO LOTS) LOCATED AT
6810 SOUTH 180TH STREET.*
Councilmember Hernandez wanted the records to reflect that her only
concern was that assurance be provided that the building design would
have some screening capabilities to guard the trail from litter and debris.
*MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent).
Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
DCD Director Steve Lancaster updated the Council that the three proposed
zoning code amendments were discussed at the November 27th Committee
of The Whole meeting; discussed at the Council Subcommittee meeting
and at the Planning Commission meeting with a recommendation from the
Planning Commission for approval of all three amendments. The proposed
amendments would allow brew pubs in most commercial and industrial
zones; allow amusement devices up to 115 feet in height; and allow
essential public facilities in residential areas subject to the unclassified use
process.
Joe Johnson, Restaurant Management Company, managing the Sizzler
Restaurant on Southcenter Parkway, supports the proposed ordinance and
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Public hearing (Cont'd)
Zoning code amendments
Public hearing closed
Ord. #1814 Brew pubs
Ord. #1815 Height
limitations
Ord. #1816 Essential public
facilities
will abide by whatever restrictions dictated therein. He clarified that a
brew pub is not a brewery as most people assume; it is a restaurant that
brews beer for mostly on- premise consumption.
Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, 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 PORTIONS
OF ORDINANCE 1758, SUB SECTION 1, TUKWILA ZONING CODE,
AS CODIFIED IN TITLE 18 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE;
RELATING TO BREW PUBS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1814 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION
CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent)
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, 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
1758 and sections 18.06 and 18.50 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE A HEIGHT LIMITATION FOR AMUSEMENT
DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY CARTER, THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1815 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION
CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent).
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, 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
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Ord. #1816 (Cont'd)
OLD BUSINESS
Non represented employees
salary study
Ord. #1817 Regarding trans.
salary increases, bids and un-
budgeted equip.
1758 SUB SECTION 1 (PART) TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE
18 ALLOWING ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES AS
UNCLASSIFIED USES IN VARIOUS ZONES; REPEALING
ORDINANCE 1770 SECTION 43; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1816 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION
CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent).
Councilmember Hernandez commented that this issue was discussed at the
Finance and Safety Committee, and the Committee recommended more
discussions are needed. Copies of the 1998 Non Represented Salary
Schedule were distributed.
Councilmember Haggerton stated there were several employees present at
this evening's Finance and Safety meeting and it appears there are major
concerns that need to be dealt with. Haggerton suggested the issue be
forwarded to another Committee of The Whole meeting as a separate item
to allow for more extensive discussion.
Councilmember Hernandez said there was a discrepancy in the Non
Represented Advisory Committee's recommendation and the information
contained in tonight's agenda packet regarding when to apply the COLA
and /or market adjustment averages to the salary plan. Since there are
internal equity considerations, she agrees with Haggerton that more
discussions are needed. Additionally, Hernandez said there are three
positions that were not included on the schedule, she would like to see all
the positions entered on the salary schedule prior to approving the plan.
It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Non Represented Salary
Plan to the November 10, 1997 Committee of The Whole meeting for
further consideration.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, 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, PROVIDING FOR
TRANSFERS, SALARY INCREASES, BIDS, AND UNBUDGETED
EQUIPMENT OR FIXED ASSET ITEMS AT CHAPTER 3.46 OF THE
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Ord. #1817 (Cont' d)
Ord. #1818 Designating
Finance Director as official
on behalf of City
Ord. #1819 revising TMC
relating to nonconforming lots
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCES 1319
AND 1554; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE
NO. 1817 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Linder
absent).
MOVED BY EKBERG, 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, DESIGNATING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY AS THE OFFICIAL
AUTHORIZED TO MAKE DECLARATIONS OF OFFICIAL INTENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT
ORDINANCE NO. 1818 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION
CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent).
MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY MULLET, 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, REVISING CHAPTER
18.70 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO
NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NOS. 1758 SUB SECTION 1 (PART), 1769 SUB-
SECTION 4 (PART), 1770 SUB SECTION 47; AND 1796 SUB-
SECTION 3 (PART); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT ORDINANCE
NO. 1819 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED (6 -0; Linder
absent).
Lodging Tax Advisory Cmte Mayor Rants said the successful creation of the Lodging Tax Advisory
proposal Board leads to the next step in proposing a lodging tax in Tukwila. The
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Lodging Tax Adv. Cmte.
proposal (Cont'd)
Res. #1384 canceling past
due accounts receivable
Res. #1385 canceling
outstanding checks and
warrants
Council is required to submit a request to the Advisory board to implement
a tax and recommend purposes for this revenue. The total projected
revenue anticipated is $386,000.
Councilmember Hernandez stated that this issue was discussed in the
Finance and Safety Committee and the potential list of proposed uses was
reviewed.
A discussion ensued and minor amendments were made in the areas of
possibly adding the web site as a marketing tool; and giving consideration
to a drop -in child care facility /visitor accommodations for tourists;
pedestrian amenities and shuttle buses, etc.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO FORWARD
THE PROPOSED LODGING TAX USES PROPOSAL TO THE
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THEIR
CONSIDERATION AND RECOMMENDATION. MOTION CARRIED
(6 -0; Linder absent)
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT THE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION
CARRIED.
Attorney Bob Noe read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE
CANCELLATION OF PAST DUE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND
RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 1384 BE APPROVED AS READ.*
Finance Director Doerschel amended the resolution to correct the total
miscellaneous accounts receivable from $3,508.08 to 54.150.27
*MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED (6 -0; Linder absent).
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, THAT
THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Res. #1385 (Cont'd)
Authorize Mayor to sign
interlocal w /King County
REPORTS
Attorney Bob Noe read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE
CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL WARRANTS,
CHECKS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES.
MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, THAT
RESOLUTION NO. 1385 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION
CARRIED (6 -0; Linder absent).
Mayor Rants requested Council approval to sign an interlocal agreement
with King County that will allow for the environmental assessment, right
of -way plan and pre- design of grade separation for the South 180th
undercrossing. The Agreement has been modified from the draft
documents provided by King County to reflect the requirements for
minority and women's businesses and equal opportunity employment.
These changes were made because the City of Tukwila will assume lead
agency role in the administration of the contracts awarded to complete the
scope of work. Rants acknowledged Public Works Coordinator Doug
Micheau's efforts in working diligently to ensure the City's best interests in
this endeavor.
MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON, TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY TO INITIATE DESIGN OF
SOUTH 180TH RAILROAD CROSSING UNDERPASS. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Rants reported he met with Valley cities and King County trying to
resolve some rail separation issues at major east -west routes. South 180th
is one of the high priority projects for the first go- around. The City is
working to get the project out for design, and to do so, the above interlocal
agreement was presented to and approved by Council tonight.
Councilmember Duffie reported on an incident regarding a citizen who
came to pick up a student. The citizen refused to move her car out of the
street. The police was called to resolve the matter. Duffie said there is a
problem with parking at Tukwila Elementary and discussions are being
held to address this issue.
Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended the Southwest King
County YWCA Advisory Committee Luncheon in Federal Way, in honor
of the "Week Without Violence" held October 23rd.
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Reports (Cont'd)
Staff report
City Attorney
ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:35 P.M.
Councilmember Haggerton reported that the South Central Strategy
Planning Committee's recommendations have been accepted by the School
Board. The next step is to implement those recommendations.
Councilmember Ekberg complimented City staff on the progress they've
made over the last 5 to 6 months on the City's home page. He said the
work is quite elaborate and the appearance is great. He looking forward to
seeing the different committee meetings being added in the future.
Ekberg reviewed some of the issues discussed at the 10/28 Community
Affairs and Parks Committee meeting.
Ekberg announced he will not be in attendance at the November 10th
Committee of The Whole meeting.
Councilmember Carter announced the following future events: Interview
with Foster High School students. Topic: "Current Teen Slang" to be
aired during the 10:00 p.m. news on KSTW (Channel 11) Television
November 1 l th.
City Administrator McFarland reported on incident where a car was stolen
from Seattle and brought to the Ball Apartments and was stripped. The car
was recovered; the miscreants are still on the lose.
McFarland reminded the Council of the RTA Open House scheduled for
November 5th, 4:00 8:00 p.m. at the Hampton Inn.
McFarland distributed copies of the recently published volunteer directory
to each Councilmember.
Attorney Bob Noe reported on the success of the seizure and forfeiture
hearing recently held regarding the marijuana growing operation uncovered
by the City's Police Department several months ago. The Police seized
approximately $14,000 in the house as a result of this the bust.
Noe reported that as a result of the October 31st appeal brief that he argued,
Deja Vu is now in compliance with the City Ordinance.
MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO ADJOURN
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO ADDRESS A
POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISITION FOLLOWING A FIVE MINUTES
BREAK. MOTION CARRIED.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXTENDED 9:58 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
10:11 P.M.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CARTER, TO EXTEND THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN MINUTES.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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Date Minutes Approved: 1/ /1 7 /9 7