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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
March 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; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Bob Noe,
City Attorney; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Steve Lancaster, DCD Director; Nora Gierloff, Assistant
Planner; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator; Jane Cantu, City Clerk.
Amend Agenda: Councilmember Haggerton requested amending the agenda to add an item under
"Reports." Mayor Rants requested that "Citizen's Comments" precede "Special Presentations."
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Council to amend the agenda as proposed.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS: Betty Gully, 13017 Macadam Road South, introduced a petition requesting
to rename the Southgate School property to Riverton Park when it is actualized. Gully distributed copies of
a letter from the Tukwila School District Board of Directors supporting the petition.
Councilmember Duffie suggested this issue be forwarded to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee
for further consideration after the March 4th Park Commission community meeting. The Council and
Mayor concurred.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: City Administrator McFarland updated the Council and those present
that several years ago the state passed legislation (Senate House Bill 5028), which directed counties and
municipalities within counties to come together to determine the nature of services and ways to better
expend public monies. The Regional Governance and Finance work group has completed a draft of a policy
paper which Suburban Cities will review and take a position on at their March 4th meeting. The Draft is the
culmination of several months of meetings with a staff sub committee representing the Suburban Cities
Association. This effort is in concert with a study initiated over two years ago to identify opportunities to
shift the responsibility for services that are regional in nature from cities to the county. Human services,
along with courts of limited jurisdiction, animal control, parks and pools, and potential annexation area
policies were selected as the first group of services to be studied. The human services element will be the
first to be considered within that group, and is the element with the greatest potential impact for the City.
The nine human services components are Family Support and Development, Youth, Information and
Referral, Basic Needs and Survival, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Health Clinics, Aging, and
Employment. The proposal would transfer the entire scope of these services to the county for
administration. The cities would transfer a current revenue source. A portion of the Motor Vehicle Excise
Tax (MVET) has been suggested (approximately $7 million).
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The county would pledge to sustain its current level of funding that would form a basic "maintenance of
effort" for this package of services (approximately $13 million). Tukwila currently expends about $26 per
capita for its human services programs. The City's MVET per capita share is $12.23. If this per capital
share is re- directed for the regional element of the program, that leaves about $14 per capita for enhanced
local programs.
In reviewing the proposals with Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan, McFarland said there were
serious concerns about recommending approval as presented by the Suburban Cities Association (SCA)
work group. He suggested a pilot project of one or two services could be identified as a test of the
assumptions, financing mechanisms and service models. A two year study would yield data and establish
relationships upon which to possibly proceed in expansion of the regional approach. The Council
concurred.
DCD Director Steve Lancaster updated the Council on the potential annexation areas PAA's), stating that
the county is working toward removing themselves from the urban service business. Basically, all
jurisdictions in the County agree in concept (through the County -wide Planning Policies) that over a period
of time the entire urban area of King County would be incorporated cities either through annexations, which
seem to be the most preferred option, or through some additional mergers.
Tukwila has the largest adjacent un- incorporated areas within the urban portion of the county: Renton west
hill area including Skyway, Highline un- incorporated area which includes Boulevard Park, a portion of the
South Park, and White Center, etc. A current proposal addresses an 18 month timeline for PAA's
jurisdictions. If the jurisdictions surrounding a specific PAA can't agree on boundary lines amongst
themselves and with the county within the 18 month period, the Growth Management Planning Council
would then have the authority to draw those lines. Lancaster says he and the Renton Planning Director have
been working together to produce a proposal that doesn't have specific deadlines, but instead, establishes a
commitment and a process to work toward resolution of PAA issues.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 2/17/98; 2/23/98 (Special Meeting)
b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 203573 through 203846 in the amount of $509,089.05
Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion
carried pending review of vouchers on March 3, 1998 by Councilmember Duffie (7 -0).
OLD BUSINESS
Ord. #1833 An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Tukwila Municinal Code. subdivisions and nlats.
allowing short nlats of un to nine lots. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that the proposed
ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried.
City Attorney Bob Noe read an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington,
amending Title 17 Subdivisions and Plats; allowing short plats of up to nine lots; updating Tukwila's
ordinance to be consistent with state law and Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan; repealing Ordinance 1014,
Ordinance 1770 Sub Sections 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, Ordinance 1599 Sub Section 6, Ordinance 1576 Sub-
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Section 1, 2, 3, 4, and Ordinance 1671 Sub Section 15; providing for severability; and establishing an
effective date.
Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Hernandez, that Ordinance No. 1833 be adopted as read. Motion
carried (7 -0).
Ord. #1834 An ordinance amending Title 18 of the Tukwila Municinal Code. Tukwila Zoning Code.
combining the subdivision and zoning code definitions. amending annlication fees and changing
notice requirements. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that the proposed ordinance be read
by title only. Motion carried.
City Attorney Bob Noe read an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington,
amending portions of Ordinances 1758 Sub Section 1 and 1768 Sub Section 2, Tukwila Zoning Code, as
codified in Title 18 of the Tukwila Municipal Code; combining the Subdivision and Zoning Code
definitions; amending application fees; changing notice requirements; repealing Ordinance 1770, Sub
Section 61; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Linder, that Ordinance No. 1834 be adopted as read.*
Councilmember Carter asked for clarification of the definition of cul -de -sacs. DCD Director Lancaster
stated he would look into the specifics and respond to the Council at a later date.
*Motion carried (7 -0).
Ord. #1835 An ordinance establishing economic develonment /tourism short -term borrowing
authority. Moved by Duffle, seconded by Hernandez, that the proposed ordinance be read by title
only. Motion carried.
City Attorney Bob Noe read an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington,
authorizing the issuance of bonds and authorizing the City Finance Director to contract for interim financing
of costs and expenses of the City of acquiring land and making site improvements, parking facilities, a
multimodal center, related access and other improvements to facilitate tourism promotion or the acquisition
and development of tourism related facilities pending the issuance of bonds; providing for severability; and
establishing an effective date.
Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Hernandez, that Ordinance No. 1835 be adopted as read. Motion
carried (7 -0).
Authorize the Mayor to sign amended contract with the Kenyon Law Firm for city attorney services
for 1998. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Linder, to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the
Kenyon Law Firm for city attorney services for 1998. Motion carried (6 -1; Carter dissenting).
Councilmember Carter explained that her opposing vote was not a "no- confidence" vote in the attorney,
but involved other issues she did not wish to disclose at this time.
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Authorize the Mayor to sign the ACC Interlocal Agreement for 1998 in the amount of $100.000
Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Mullet, to authorize the Mayor to sign the ACC Interlocal
Agreement for 1998 in the amount of $100,000.*
Councilmember Carter inquired of an attachment that was missing from the agreement. City
Administrator McFarland explained that the language contained on the one -page attachment was
incorporated into the contract. However, that particular page will be attached to the 1998 agreement per
Council request. *Motion carried (6 -1; Fenton dissenting).
NEW BUSINESS
Res. #1396 Sunnorting the location of an intercity nassenger rail station in Tukwila. Moved by
Linder, seconded Duffie, that the proposed resolution be read by title only. Motion carried.
Council President Linder read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington,
supporting the location of an intercity passenger rail station in Tukwila, and committing local resources to
facilitate station planning and construction.
Moved by Duffle, seconded by Carter, that resolution #1396 be approved as read. Motion carried (7-
0).
Police Denartment request for eauinment (from the March 1 1998 Finance and Safety Committee
meeting)_ Police Chief Ron Waldner explained that the new software is the result of several years of hard
work in evaluating products to replace the department's bankrupt records information system software that
is the basis for all of the police reporting.
Councilmember Haggerton commented that the software package will cost $37,800, and $7,950 in related
service fees for a grand total of $49,684.50 (includes $3,934.50 in WSST). Haggerton said the Problem
Solving Grant will cover $37,500. The remainder will come from Block Grant funds.
Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Fenton, to approve the purchase of software from Custom Micro,
Inc. (CMI), based in Jacksonville, Florida, for the total amount of $49,684.50, to be funded by two
Block Grants, with negative impact to the City budget. Motion carried (7 -0).
REPORTS
Mayor Rants updated the Council on House Bill 2709 (Eliminating Double Taxation of Municipal Utility
Taxes), stating that effective February 26th, by a majority vote, the Ways and Means Committee
recommended endorsement of the Bill. He said the Bill is still alive even though the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) recommended its withdrawal.
Rants reported that the Department of Ecology is offering a community litter cleanup program. A workshop
is being offered to enhance the program. He said this is a grant funded program of $1.23 million dollars
which will provide up to $30,000 for solid waste planning jurisdictions.
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Rants announced the Redistricting Boundary Review Board meeting scheduled for March 5th, 3:30 p.m. in
downtown Seattle.
Rants reviewed a draft letter he plans to send to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Board regarding the
absence of any decision maker from RTA at open house meetings.
Rants reported there are 16 projects approved by the Duwamish Green River Shed Forum for enhancement
in 1999. Those 16 projects are going to be funded from federal grants, King County grants and the King
County Conservation District. Rants said each of the water shed forums is sending an elected member to
the executive board. The new executive board is being made up of the five elected members from the
forums and King County Executive Ron Sims. Rants was appointed to serve on the board.
Councilmember Duffie said he attended the funeral of Fireman Jack Hagberg on February 26th.
Duffie said the recent issue of the Blockwatch bulletin addressed security measures for self and home
protection. He was so impressed with the article that he suggested it be placed in the next issue of the
Hazelnut for citizens awareness.
Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended the South King County Council of Human Services on
February 24th. Tony Lee, who works for the Freemont Public Association, discussed current legislative
issues. Hernandez also attended the February 25th RTA meeting. She announced REACH Open House
scheduled for March 3rd at the Tukwila Community Center, 4:00 6:00 p.m. Hernandez distributed
REACH's draft applications for the "Paint Your Heart Out" program and asked Councilmembers for their
input. Hernandez shared an article with Councilmembers from the South County Journal regarding the
REACH "Paint Your Heart Out" Program. Hernandez says she has other handouts including REACH's
1998 Work Plan that she will have duplicated for Councilmembers interest.
Councilmember Linder reported she attended the RTA meeting on February 25th. She also attended the
Economic Development meeting on February 26th. She will attend the Government Affairs meeting on
March 3rd at 12:00 noon, and a Phase II briefing on the proposed 3rd runway on March 5th, 5:00 -6:30 in
Burien.
Councilmember Mullet announced that the Utilities Committee will meet March 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Carter reported she attended the school board meeting on February 24th where they
unanimously approved the renaming of Southgate School property to Riverton Park. She says she and
Councilmember Haggerton will attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. next
week, which means neither of them will be present at the March 9th Committee of The Whole meeting.
Councilmember Haggerton reported he attended the RTA Meeting on February 25th; and the Economic
Development Board meeting on February 26th. Haggerton also gave a report on the Finance and Safety
Committee meeting which met earlier this evening.
Councilmember Fenton reported he attended the February 25th RTA meeting.
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City Attorney Bob Noe reported he along with DCD Senior Planner Jack Pace attended a meeting in King
County on February 25th. The purpose of the meeting was to gain input on siting of adult entertainment
establishments from the participating cities of Tukwila, North Bend, Kent and Federal Way. Noe said King
County was sued regarding this issue and it was determined by the court that they did not provide enough
sites for adult entertainment businesses.
MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Hernandez announced that the Equity and Diversity Commission
meeting is scheduled for March 5th at 5:15 p.m., in the Library at Showalter Middle School.
Councilmember Carter requested information on legislation timelines. City Administrator McFarland
responded that The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) provides a legislative bulletin to the City and
the Administration passes that bulletin on to Council Analyst Lauterbach.
(9:08 n.m..) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Duffie, seconded by Fenton, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Johr� V. Rants, Mayor
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