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Home My WebLink About1998-01-20 Regular MinutesJanuary 20, 1998 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Councilmember excused for late arrival OFFICIALS 7:07 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS/ AND APPOINTMENTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOAN HERNANDEZ, PAM LINDER, Council President; STEVE MULLET, PAM CARTER, JIM HAGGERTON, DAVE FENTON. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE. MOTION CARRIED. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; BOB NOE, City Attorney; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; MOIRA BRADSHAW, Associate Planner; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; JANE CANTU, City Clerk. Councilmember Duffle arrived. Mayor Rants requested Council confirmation of his appointments to various boards and commissions. All appointments were confirmed as follows: Civil Service Commission •Craig Gully, Pos. #1; term expires 12/31/03 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER, TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF CRAIG GULLY TO POSITION #1 ON THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0) Library Advisory Board •Mac MacDonald, Pos. #3; term expires 12/31/99 •Sue King, Pos. #4; term expires 12/31/99 •Kathleen Doolin, Pos. #5; term expires 12/31/99 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LINDER, TO CONFIRM THE NEW APPOINTMENT OF SUE KING TO POSITION #4; THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF MAC MACDONALD TO POSITION #3; AND KATHLEEN DOOLIN TO POSITION #5 ON THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 2 Appointments (Cont'd) CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Human Services Advisory Board •Janice Cotton, Pos. #3; term expires 4/30/00 *Lillian Woolbert, Pos. #5; term expires 4/30/00 •Katy Lynch, Pos. #7; term expires 4/30/00 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF JANICE COTTON TO POSITION #3; LILLIAN WOOLBERT TO POSITION #5; AND KATY LYNCH TO POSITION #7 ON THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Economic Develonment Advisory Board •Kirstie Weaver, Pos. #2; term expires 12/31/99 •Ron Bosi, Pos. #9; term expires 12/31/99 •Bill Arthur, Pos. #10; term expires 12/31/99 •Rob Larsen, Pos. #12; term expires 12/31/99 MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY FENTON, TO CONFIRM THE NEW APPOINTMENT OF KIRSTI WEAVER TO POSITION #2; AND REAPPOINTMENTS OF RON BOSI TO POSITION #9; BILL ARTHUR TO POSITION #10; AND ROB LARSEN TO POSITION #12 ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Community Police Advisory Board •Eric Bendfelt, Pos. #5; term expires 3/31/00 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY FENTON, TO CONFIRM THE NEW APPOINTMENT OF ERIC BENDFELT TO POSITION #5 ON THE COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION CARRIED (7 -0). Richard Simpson, 13832 37th Avenue South, commented in favor of establishing an Equity and Diversity Commission. He said he was disappointed that this item was not included on tonight's agenda for discussion, especially since Tukwila's population now includes people of diverse backgrounds demanding multiple needs. The City is also building a strong partnership with school district personnel who are willing to consider the necessity and feasibility of an Equity and Diversity Commission. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 3 Citizen's Comments (Cont'd) CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Res. #1395 Approving Bergstrom subdivision Mayor Rants responded that he was responsible for excluding this item from tonight's agenda because he wanted more time to review the overall goals and objectives of the proposal, then meet with staff for input in an effort to enact a commission of substance and not one in name only. Ron Lamb, 4251 South 139th Street, echoed Simpson's comments and added that Tukwila has an opportunity to take a step toward Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.'s dream of equality by establishing the Equity and Diversity Commission in a way that will ensure its intent. Anna Bernhard, 14241 59th Avenue South, complimented the City for changing the purple paint color on the doors at Fire Station #51. She also applauded the City's Fire Department for responding so quickly to the aid of a dear friend of hers recently. Eric Bendfelt, 13865 Interurban Avenue South, requested the speed limit be reduced on Interurban Avenue to curtail excessive speed by motorists. Mayor Rants responded that it's a matter of enforcing the existing speed limit. He said he will meet with staff to look into this matter. a. Approval of Minutes: 01/05/98, 6/23/97 (Special Meeting), 1/13/98 (Special Meeting) b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 202847 through 203031 in the amount of $901,284.51 c. Accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center construction contract with Berschauer Phillips Construction; authorize release of retainage. (Final cost to City: $7,446,514.79.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED (7- 0). 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, TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR THE BERGSTROM PRELIMINARY PLAT AND ADOPTING FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 4 Res. #1395 (Cont'd) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LINDER, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1395 BE APPROVED AS READ.* Council Councilmember Hernandez inquired had all issues been resolved with regards to preserving the 40 ft. easement through lot 21 that had been discussed at the December 15, 1997 Regular Council meeting. Mayor Rants clarified that the Council agreed to support Attachment C as long as appropriate provisions are made that are consistent with the objectives and goals of the City's Comp Plan. Councilmember Mullet commented that Attachment C has its shortcomings; and that there have been lessons learned from this experience. However, he said he does not believe the development will impact the neighborhood enough to cause any major concerns. *MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS Mayor Rants reported that Valley- Communication Center (Valley -Com) is Mayor no longer considering the four acres of property near Tukwila City Hall to expand the facilities of Valley -Com. Their Operations Board has decided to purchase property within the Kent city limits. Rants reported that at the last Chamber Governance Committee meeting, one of the items for discussion was how to make the Economic Development Advisory Board more effective. He said he will pursue the possibility of the business community and the City sharing the costs of hiring an Economic Development Specialist who will serve as an emissary through the Chamber but specifically working for Tukwila's best interest to influence businesses to locate in Tukwila. Rants asked for input from Council on this idea. He said several other cities have already done this. Councilmembers Duffle, Haggerton, and Fenton agreed that the idea is worth pursuing because the City needs more sales tax revenue. A specialist working on behalf of the City might be able to influence businesses to locate in Tukwila and offer incentives to stay in the City. Councilmember Hernandez commented that she hesitates supporting this idea because she sees it as a function of the Chamber. She suggested consideration be given to increasing the annual dues on the Chamber's existing contract and let them function in this area. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 5 Reports (Cont'd) Rants continued his report stating that the Economic Development Council Mayor met approximately two weeks ago where they presented regional updates and held seminars. He said there were over 600 in attendance at a luncheon held at the Convention Center. He learned also that Seattle was the fastest growing economic development market in the United States in 1997. Council Councilmember Duffie reported that a stolen car was found parked on the Tukwila Elementary School parking lot this morning. He immediately called "911" who responded within 10 minutes. The owner, who lives in Seattle, was contacted to pick up her car which appeared to have no apparent damages. Duffie reported a citizen had called him regarding a lunch car that is parked upon 150th selling various lunch items. He wanted to know if this business was licensed. City Clerk Cantu said they applied for a license but were denied. Duffie requested that necessary action be taken to bring them into compliance or close them down. Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on January 8th where they reviewed the draft ordinance. The Tukwila School District is in the process of drafting a letter of support for the establishment of an Equity and Diversity Commission, She attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on January 9th where Charlie Frame was installed as the new Chamber president, and Sunny Kobe Cook was the guest speaker. Hernandez attended an open house in Burien on January 13th at a newly constructed home for homeless veterans. Ron Sims, Greg Nickels and other political dignitaries were in attendance. The home is located at 1020 Southwest 130th Street in Burien and was funded by King County Housing Authority. Hernandez distributed literature on the transitional housing program. Hernandez also attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting last week; the Suburban Cities Association meeting on January 14th.; and the REACH meeting on January 7th. Hernandez volunteered to be the REACH representative again next year. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 6 Reports (Cont'd) MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:18 P.M. Hernandez reported King County Housing authority used tax credits to buy an apartment house in Federal Way. As a result, they are obligated to make a donation to a non profit organization. Therefore, they are going to make a $16,000 donation to the REACH program. Hernandez reported she attended the King County Job Initiative Sounding Board meeting today. She distributed handouts to Councilmembers. Councilmember Linder distributed a list of additional agenda items to be discussed at this weekend's Council retreat. Councilmember Carter reported she attended a South King County Area Transportation Board (SKCATBd) meeting today where she was elected Vice Chairperson. The agenda included transportation funding, gas tax and motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) as discussion items. Councilmember Haggerton reported he participated in an Airport Communities Coalition (ACC) tele- conference a couple of weeks ago; and that he will attend the scheduled ACC meeting January 21st. Haggerton thanked City Administrator McFarland and Christy O'Flaherty of the City Clerk's office for the reports format on the interne. He also thanked the Mayor for the joint Administration/Council retreat held January 15th. Haggerton said he has already faxed an application to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) outlining his interest in serving on committees in 1998. Councilmember Fenton reported he attended a workshop at the University of Washington recently, and will be attending a couple more this month. He also attended the SeaTac City Council meeting on January 13th. Councilmembers Hernandez said she attended a meeting in White Center today where she learned that citizens are unhappy with Metro's re- routing plan. The citizens are planning a protest. Councilmember Carter asked for volunteers to join her in attending the AWC Conference in Olympia on February 4th 5th. Mayor Rants and Councilmember Fenton agreed to attend. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PENDING LITIGATION AND A POSSIBLE LAND PURCHASE FOR APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES AFTER A FIVE MINUTES RECESS. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Meeting Minutes January 20, 1998 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO ADJOURN THE 9:00 P.M. MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Rants, Mayor /Let- Celia Square, It ppuutty City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: c,7 c 9�