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Home My WebLink About1998-02-02 Regular MinutesMinutes of 2/2/98 Page 1 of 3 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 2, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall 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, Pam Linder, Council President; Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dave Fenton. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Viki Witschger, Administrative Services Director; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Scout Pack #378 presented the flag as the Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rants thanked the scouts for their presence and had them introduce themselves. The Council prompted dialogue with the scouts, asking them questions reminiscent of their own scouting days many years ago. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS: Sean Mears, Foster Community Club's Vice President, 13537 35th Avenue South (Cascade View resident), commended the Mayor, City Council and City Administration on behalf of the Foster Community Club for responding so well to the needs of the residential, educational and business communities in Tukwila. He said the adoption of the ordinance establishing the Equity and Diversity Commission will serve the City well in bringing people of all backgrounds and national origins closer together. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 1/20/98 b. Approval of Vouchers (1/26/98; 2/2/98): Nos. 203191 through 203322 in the amount of $148,092.45 Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion carried (7 -0). OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1828 Establishing an Equity and Diversity Commission: Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that the proposed ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried. Attorney Bob Noe read an ordinance establishing an equity and diversity commission; providing for the purpose and scope of duties of the commission; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Linder, that ordinance no. 1828 be adopted as read.* Councilmember Hernandez suggested that "the past" be deleted in the third "WHEREAS," line 3. Minutes of 2/2/98 Page 2 of 3 *Motion carried as amended. Councilmember Hernandez thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers, community, the Foster Community Club and all those involved in supporting the ordinance. She said she is looking forward to it developing into a formal commission. REPORTS Mayor Rants introduced his 4th Quarter report. Consensus: It was the Consensus of the Council to forward the 4th Quarter Report to the appropriate Council Sub Committee for review. Mayor Rants announced he will attend a legislative session in Olympia, Washington on February 4th and 5th. Councilmember Duffie thanked everyone for attending his annual party held at the Tukwila Community on January 31st. Duffie also expressed concern for the safety of City employees due to the lack of a security check for those entering City Hall, especially on heavy court days. He suggested discussions begin immediately to address this issue. Councilmember Hernandez shared an article about families titled "Child Play," that was in the Seattle Times on January 31st. The article focused on the different child care and play facilities in various malls. She said it appears Tukwila is the only mall void of these features. Hernandez said the Council might want to consider this as a good use of tourism dollars to attract tourists to Southcenter Mall. Council President Linder thanked Councilmember Duffie for hosting such a fun- filled party on January 31st. She said she enjoyed it tremendously. Linder reported she attended the Highway 99 cleanup on the morning of January 31st. City Administrator McFarland also participated. Councilmember Carter reported on the Transportation Committee meeting held last week where application for TIB grants and Highway 99 design were among some of the agenda items discussed. Carter also proposed sending a letter of greetings to Senegal, West Africa with Mary Fertakis and others who are leaving to visit that country on February 21st. Carter said she will attend a legislative session in Olympia, Washington on February 4th and 5th. Carter said she also attended the Community Cares Advisory Board meeting this week; Tukwila School Board meeting on January 27th; and a Foster Community Club meeting. Carter said she learned that a bill is currently in the legislature requiring enactment of a law to support English as the official language. This means special permission would be required prior to using another language in print. Minutes of 2/2/98 Page 3 of 3 Councilmember Haggerton reviewed the Finance and Safety Committee meeting agenda held earlier this evening. Among some of the items on the agenda was a "letter of justification" sent to the Mayor's office from the Chamber of Commerce implying that the new Planning Commission member is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Haggerton said this is ambiguous and requested one of the board members who was in the audience to inform the Chamber of his concern. Councilmember Fenton thanked Councilmember Duffie for hosting a marvelous annual party. He reported he met with Tom Kilburg and Karen Wright to address crime free multi housing issues. City Administrator McFarland informed the Council that former Councilmember George Hill died last week. His memorial will be held at February 3, 4:00 p.m. at the Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church located on 144th 56th. The Volunteer Banquet for the Police Explorers will be held February 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church off Macadam Road. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Hernandez reminded the Council (per Mary Fertakis' request) that the Southwest King County Chamber Success Foundation is the fiscal agent for tax deductible contributions for supporting the Senegal, West African trip. Councilmember Haggerton thanked those in the audience who came forward with comments regarding the Equity and Diversity Commission. (8:00 n.m.) ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Moved by Duffie, seconded by Haggerton, to adjourn to an executive session to discuss a labor negotiations issue for approximately fifteen minutes. Motion carried. (8:13 n.m.) REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Duffie, to reconvene the regular meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Linder, to approve the tentative agreement with Teamster's mechanics. Motion carried (7 -0). (8:1.5 n.m..) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Duffie, seconded by Fenton, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. John 3 v'. Rants, Mayor e- -L -c fi r. Celia Square, Deput'City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: