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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-11 Special Minutes1V1111uies, J/ 111Y0 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL May 11, 1998, 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers rage 1 or n SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Rants called the Special Meeting to order at 9:57 p.m. ROLL CALL: Council President Pam Linder, Councilmembers Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dave Fenton, Joe Duffie, Steve Mullet, and Joan Hernandez. OLD BUSINESS: Ord. #1839 An Ordinance amending sign requirements found in TMC 5.56 relating to Adult Entertainment Cabaret Establishments Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that the ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried. City Attorney Black read an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Ordinance Nos. 1490, 1640, and 1747 relating to premises configuration requirments of adult entertainment cabarets codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 5.56.080; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that Ordinance No. 1839 be adopted as read. Motion carried. Ord. #1840 An Ordinance amending sign requirements found in TMC 5.10 relating to adult Cabaret Establishments. Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Duffie, that the ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried. City Attorney Black read an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 1778 relating to premises configuration requirements of adult entertainment cabarets codified at Tukwila Municipal Code 5.10.080; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, that Ordinance No. 1840 be adopted as read.* Councilmember Carter said for the record, City Council was making the changes to make it possible for businesses to comply with the City's code. *Motion carried. Ord. #1841 An Ordinance changing the makeup of the Sister Cities Committee: Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Carter, that the ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried. Minutes, 5/ 11/925 Page 2 of 6 City Attorney Black read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Chapter 2.31 of the Tukwila Municipal Code to change the membership representation of the Sister Cities Committee; repealing Ordinance Nos. 1313 and 1658; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Moved by Haggerton, seconded by Carter that Ordinance No. 1841 be adopted as read.* Moved by Carter, seconded by Haggerton, to amend the motion by adding the following sentence to Section 2.31.010 Created. Insert the words, "The at -large member does not require residency or a business affiliation" immediately following the first sentence. Motion carried. Councilmembers agreed to a typographical change to the second WHEREAS to read, "WHEREAS, the City Council desires to restructure the committee to allow for a broader and more flexible representation for our community." *Motion carried as amended. APPOINTMENTS: Sister Cities Committee: Barry Turnbull, Position #5; expires 12/31/02: Mayor Rants recommended the appointment of Barry Turnbull to Position #5 of the Sister Cities Committee. Mr. Turnbull was involved with the last Sister Cities trip, was responsible for overseeing the children, and did a commendable job. His daughter teaches in Japan and is extremely interested in participating on the Committee. Mr. Turnbull lives in Federal Way. MOTION: Council President Linder moved, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve the appointment of Barry Turnbull to Position #5 of the Sister Cities Committee to a term that expires on 12/31/02. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rants cancelled the session relating to Labor Negotiations. He said the meeting was an update on the status of the Labor Negotiations. REPORTS: Mayor Rants asked for a volunteer from the Council to attend the Juvenile Justice Forum on May 13 at the Museum of Flight from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Councilmember Haggerton volunteered to attend and represent the City. Rants said he spent some time earlier in day learning more about the Endangered Species Act. This Act is going to require a tremendous amount of staff time in preparing responses to the issue. He referred to the draft that promotes a vision statement and principles for the Central Puget Sound Environmental Species Act. ivnnutes, D/ 1 1I Th Page 3 of 6 Pierce, Snohomish, and King counties were represented. Approximately 100 to 125 people were in attendance representing all jurisdictions and local tribes. Rants said the Nisqually Tribe indicated their dissatisfaction with not being represented on the Executive Committee of the Committee. Rants noted that everyone can't be seated on the Executive Committee and that everyone is represented on the Steering Committee. Rants reviewed the draft's vision, goals, and challenges. The vision states the Committee will act cooperatively to develop a comprehensive credible response to the federal ESA listing of the Puget Sound Chinook salmon. The goal is to restore healthy salmon populations and protect rivers and streams in which they rely on. The proposed federal listing of Puget Sound Chinook under the Endangered Species Act challenges this region to reverse trends that threaten and endanger the existence of the area's native salmon. We must meet this challenge in harmony with the area's population growth and economic prosperity. The Committee has approximately one year to a year and a half to accomplish the goals. He offered to provide additional information to Councilmembers. Rants said he is concerned that the City does not have the staff to keep pace with all of the requirements of the Endangered Species Act. He mentioned the recent work of Ryan Partee who has been working on salmon issues. He will be leaving the City in June. He has been an asset in assisting the City on environmental issues relating to fish, habitat, and water quality issues. Rants said federal and state officials recommended cities began inventorying what each jurisdiction has accomplished in terms of issues relating to the ESA. They distributed an Initiative and Responsibilities Habitat Strategies and Action forms. Rants said these tasks directly relate to the City's need for more staff and staff with specific expertise relating to these issues. Rants attended a meeting of the Steering Committee for Regional Governance and Finance in Burien. Rants was elected chair of the Steering Committee. The Committee's work has to be completed by August before the legislature convenes. A packet is to be developed that suburban cities can support and ratify. Rants referred to the packet of materials the Council should have received concerning the meeting schedule and action items the Steering Committee has established. One of the issues involves a discussion on urban subsidy that was supposed to be returned from the county to the cities by May 6. The county was going to compile some figures on how much is expended in rural areas. That information will be the basis for a discussion. Rants expects the issue to spark intense debate. Rants said one of the ways PAA's could be acceptable is if the county included capital in its CIP budget to improve the roads and surface water over the next several years. He asked the Council if they would be willing to annex such areas after the improvements have been made. The other way it may happen is if GMPC mandates the annexation. He 1V1111U1.GJ, J/ 11/70 rage '+01 asked Council to consider what potential annexation areas would be favorable and provide him with feedback so he can provide that information during the Steering Committee meetings. Councilmember Carter said some of the considerations included looking at geographical boundaries and if they would work. She agreed with the county funding improvements and then offering annexation. Rants said there are a multitude of issues to evaluate when considering annexation. He mentioned Skyway and suggested it wasn't a good fit with Tukwila. Rants concluded his comments and indicated the Steering Committee agreed on the principals that would lead the negotiations for regional governance and finance. The principals would provide reasonable guidance as work is evaluated. A review and possible revision of the principles would be an initial part of the current work. Seven service changes will occur with the ratification and adoption of the proposal. CITY COUNCIL: Councilmember Duffie attended the Volunteer Ice Cream Social. He talked with Lynn DeVoir about the operation of her pool and indicated she was pleased with the overall running of the pool. Duffie will be attending the City sponsored health clinic on May 14. Duffie attended the earlier meeting of the Community and Parks Committee where Resolution 981 was recommended for approval.. The resolution recommends naming City facilities after individuals living and deceased. The first quarterly report was also reviewed and contained a lot of interesting information. Councilmember Hernandez thanked the City for hosting the Volunteer Ice Cream Social. Hernandez attended the Equity and Diversity Commission on May 7. Ten people attended and nine people have submitted their applications for Commission positions. Darlene, from the Chamber of Commerce, has also expressed an interest in serving on the Commission. Hernandez also attended the Chamber luncheon on May 8. John Mitchell from US Bank Corp was the guest speaker. Council President Linder said she worked in the rain on the highway cleanup on May 2. She will attend the Highway 99 Action Committee on May 5. Councilmember Mullet said he is unable to attend the Suburban Cities meeting as he will be at a Part 150 Meeting at the airport. Councilmember Carter commented on how nice the Volunteer Ice Cream Social was. She noted that during the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting, Evelyn Schultz shared a list of entertainers for Tukwila Days. Student groups include a Minutes, J/.1.1/9z5 rage J of b Hispanic folk dance group and a group called the Shades of Polynesia. Student groups always increase participation by parents. There may be a possibility of having a shuttle bus between the west hill and the community center. Volunteer drivers are needed to help with the shuttle. Rants cautioned the Council on insurance liability of running city van buses. Carter will be attending the Suburban Cities meeting also. On Friday, May 8, Showalter is holding a Cultural Fair beginning at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Haggerton suggested including an article in the Hazelnut thanking the volunteers. He said he would submit an article. Haggerton attended the ACC meeting on May 6 and Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 to 1:00 p.m. he attended a special worksession held on the ACC group. Councilmember Fenton thanked the City for the Ice Cream Social. On Wednesday, May 6, Fenton attended the Foster High School Site Council meeting along with Councilmembers Carter and Mullet. MISCELLEANOUS: Hernandez noted that she only received driving directions for the May 13 Suburban Cities meeting and no agenda. Fenton indicated he met with the Director of the IRC (International Refugee Commission) last week and that the IRC is looking for 200 housing units to rent by the end of June. Apparently, they had no luck in finding any in Tukwila. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Moved by Duffie, seconded by Linder, to an Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. Motion carried. Mayor Rants reconvened the Special Meeting at 10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Fenton to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Motion carried.