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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-03-16 Regular MinutesMinutes of 3/16/98 Page 1 of 4 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 16, 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; Graham Black, Kenyon Law Firm; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Celia Square, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS: William T. Butler of Butler Building Corp., 12035 Palatine Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133, commented that he has been building houses in Tukwila for the past two years. He would like to construct three new houses on existing parcels in Allentown in the 118th block of 44th Place South, against Burlington Northern Railroad right -of -way. The homes would offer approximately 1800 sq. ft. of living area. He said this is not the most desirable of areas, but the land is modestly priced. Butler says his concern is that the City has determined that no waivers from its undergrounding ordinance will be granted. The extra cost of $2,000 per lot for underground power might make this project unfeasible. He said everyone else in Allentown has overhead power. There is overhead service available at the property line. He asked the Council to please grant a waiver to undergrounding, as is their custom to date, so that he can move ahead on the three new houses. Consensus: The Council agreed that they will make a decision after Mr. Butler completes the normal process required by the City. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/02/98 b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 203848 through 204100 in the amount of $2,000,518.02 Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Linder, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion carried (7 -0). OLD BUSINESS Authorize the Mavor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with King County. cities and tribes with jurisdiction within the Green/Duwamish River watershed for the Ecosystem Restoration Study. Moved by Mullet, seconded by Fenton, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with King County, cities and tribes with jurisdiction within the Green /Duwamish River watershed for the Ecosystem Restoration Study. Motion carried (7 -0). Authorize the Mayor to sign the City Ontional Program Grant /Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Solid Waste/Recycling Program. Moved by Mullet, seconded by Fenton, to authorize Minutes of 3/16/98 Page 2 of 4 the Mayor to sign the City Optional Program Grant/Interlocal Agreement with King County for the Solid Waste /Recycling Program.* Councilmember Mullet commented that both the above issues were discussed thoroughly at the Council Utilities Sub committee meeting of March 3, 1998. Councilmember Linder stated that since these issues were discussed at the committee meeting, the two Councilmembers who were absent due to the NLC Conference in D.C., had an opportunity to participate in the discussions. *Motion carried (7 -0). NEW BUSINESS Ord. #1836 An ordinance adopting the 1998 English edition of the Washington State Denartment of Transnortation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Chanter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) standard snecifications. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Haggerton, that the proposed ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried. Attorney Graham Black read an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting the 1998 English edition of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, including the City of Tukwila Supplemental General Requirements and boilerplate construction contract documents; setting number of copies to be held for public review; repealing ordinance No. 1784; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Mullet, that Ordinance No. 1836 be adopted as read. Motion carried (7 -0). REPORTS Mayor Rants informed the Council that Dr. McGee, Highline School District, is requesting to come before the Council to give a 10 -15 minute presentation titled "Sound Environment for Education," relating to sound insulation against airport noise, and the reason why they have declined to support the Port of Seattle. The Council agreed that Council Analyst Lauterbach will coordinate scheduling. Rants said he received an answer to his letter that was written to individual RTA Board members regarding the lack of attendance of decision makers at staff meetings where policies are legislated. As a result of this, several board members and officials have called stating they will be in attendance at the April 8th Open House meeting. Rants urged Councilmembers to attend the meeting and voice their concerns to as many officials as possible. Rants informed the Council of the City's new Shared Leave Policy. He explained that this is an administrative policy which allows employees to contribute into a sick leave bank for catastrophic illnesses for other employees who have exhausted all of their leave hours. The sick leave bank will be administered by the City's Health Care Committee at no extra cost to the City. Councilmember Duffie reported that three students of Foster High School have been selected to participate in a national debate competition. He suggested time be set aside at a future Council meeting to introduce those students to the Council. Minutes of 3/16/98 Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended Suburban Cities Association meeting on March 11 th, held at the City of Shoreline. The agenda included a slide presentation by Stephen Norman, Executive Director, King County Housing Authority, relating to reaching out to cities to form partnerships. Mayor Rants clarified that King County Housing Authority is a separate entity from King County. They are not a county housing authority. They are an independent jurisdiction. They are not affiliated with King County except that they are located in King County. Hernandez said she attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 13th and will attend the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting on March 19th. Hernandez informed the Council that John Joseph has submitted an application to serve on the Equity and Diversity Commission. Councilmember Linder reported she will attend the Human Services Roundtable meeting on March 19th. She announced there will be a potluck given in honor of John Fertakis on March 19th, 6:00 p.m. at Peterson Hall. Councilmember Mullet reported he chaired the Transportation Committee meeting on March 10th for Councilmember Carter who was out of town attending the National League of Cities Conference. He briefed the Council on items discussed and asked the Council to review the minutes that are forthcoming from that meeting for details. Councilmember Carter reported she will attend SKCATBd meeting March 17th and one of the items for discussion is METRO's proposed changes and feedback received from citizens comments. Carter distributed notes she had compiled from her attendance of the NLC Conference. She said the conference was a great learning experience. She thanked the Council for providing her such a rewarding opportunity. Councilmember Haggerton reported on the Finance and Safety Committee meeting held earlier this evening. He also reported on some of activities and workshops he participated in while attending the NLC Conference. Councilmember Fenton reported he attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting on March 10th. He said Mayor Rants was the recipient of a plaque presented for his ongoing efforts regarding the revitalization of Highway 99. Rants also received a standing ovation from the committee. Fenton mentioned that David Sabey attended this meeting and the Action Committee members had an opportunity to discuss Sabey's proposed plans to purchase property for building a multi- office complex on the highway. City Administrator McFarland announced there will be a community meeting on March 19th at the north SeaTac Park, 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Union Gospel Mission proposed location. McFarland also informed the Council that Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk Division, has placed the Hazelnut newsletter (text only) on the internet. He said by the next edition, the Hazelnut should be replicated on the internet as it is printed- with the graphics and formatting, etc. The Council complimented O'Flaherty for her design of the home page. McFarland acknowledged that the City received the APWA award. Public Works Director Ross Earnst explained that the 1997 APWA award was presented for the 51st Avenue bridge construction project being Minutes of 3/16/98 completed at a cost of under $2 million dollars. The plaque will be presented in September in Las Vegas. Earnst also announced that preliminary information had been received that two TIB grants have been approved for the design of the 180th undercrossing and to design the intermodal access to the Burlington Northern yard. Information is forthcoming on the Pacific Highway project. McFarland announced that a Special Meeting will be held on neighborhood pride on March 25th, 7:00 p.m. (8:40 n.m..) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Duffle, seconded by Fenton, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Johp Rants, Ma r I 1 Celia Square, Deputy ity Clerk Date Minutes Approved: `7 Ar Page 4 of 4