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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
June 1, 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; Pam Carter, Steve Mullet, and
Dave Fenton.
Councilmember absent: Moved by Linder, seconded by Mullet, that Councilmember Haggerton be
excused.
OFFICIALS: John Rants, Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Lucy
Lauterbach, Council Analyst; and Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Rants read a Proclamation into the record recognizing June 1998 as "Hire a Veteran Month." The
Proclamation urges all employers, service providers and citizens to join the City in observing this event of honor
for service men and women.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes: 4/20/98
b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 205258 through 205497 for $389.572.55.
Moved by Duffie, seconded by Hernandez, to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion carried
(7 -0).
OLD BUSINESS
Authorize the part -time public works clerical assistance position:
Moved by Mullet, seconded by Duffie, to authorize the part -time clerical assistance position. Motion
carried (7 -0).
Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, Tukwila, asked if the $15,000 dollars a year was for a half -time
position. Mayor Rants reiterated the position was half time and included benefits.
Authorize Mayor to sign the FAST Corridor Memorandum of Understanding:
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Carter moved, seconded by Linder, to authorize the Mayor to sign the FAST Corridor Memorandum of
Understanding.
Councilmember Carter indicated the request has been reviewed by the Transportation Committee and at the May
26 COW meeting. Motion carried (7 -0).
Mayor Rants referred to a recent newspaper article which referenced transportation funding Washington State
would receive from the federal government and indicated of the entire allocation, Washington will only receive
$18 million. Additionally, another bill has been attached to the legislation that would revoke medical benefits
to veterans for smoking related diseases and illnesses caused by smoking. Mayor Rants said it was ironic that
Congress would eliminate benefits to veterans who were provided free smoking products and often encouraged
to smoke by the military.
Authorize exnenditure of funds for the consultant design report on City Hall parking expansion.
Hernandez moved, seconded by Carter, to authorize the expenditure of funds ($24,377 from 303 Fund)
for the consultant design report on City Hall parking expansion. Motion carried (7 -0).
Approve funding for solid waste services evaluation. Mayor Rants said the evaluation would be very helpful
in determining what method of solid waste is the best approach for the City. Approximately $15,000 is
allocated for the consultant evaluation.
Mullet moved, seconded by Linder to, approve funding for solid waste services consultant evaluation.
Councilmember Carter noted that recycling locations are becoming scarcer throughout the City.
Motion carried (7 -0).
NEW BUSINESS
A resolution setting a public hearing date of July 20,,1998 to hear a petition for vacation of a portion of
Maule Avenue from South 144 Street to South 147 Street.
Hernandez moved, seconded by Duffie, that the proposed resolution title be read into the record. Motion
carried.
Attorney Noe read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, fixing the time for a
public hearing for vacation of Maule Avenue from South 144 Street to South 147 Street.
Duffie moved, seconded by Hernandez, to approve the resolution to establish a public hearing date of
July 20, 1998 to hear a petition for vacation of a portion of Maule Avenue from South 144 Street to
South 147 Street. Motion carried (7 -0).
REPORTS
Mayor Rants provided an update on the status of the Regional Governance and Finance Proposal. He referred
to information he requested from Suburban Cities concerning the requirement for a regional governance and
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finance plan. Suburban Cities has indicated the requirement to develop a plan is required under state law, by
county -wide planning policies, the Growth Management Act, and Senate Bill 5038 which requires cities to
develop a plan.
Rants also noted that King County is just beginning to acknowledge "urban subsidy" and have implied they are
willing to begin discussions on the issue.
Rants referred to the questionnaire distributed by Suburban Cities to city officials and said the questionnaire
asks for some perspective on what may be missing in the Regional Governance and Finance plan and questions
on issues related to urban subsidy, potential annexation areas, human services, a zoo and police information
systems. They are asking jurisdictions to combine responses from City officials and submit one questionnaire
per jurisdiction. Rants said he would provide a copy of the questionnaire to Councilmembers and suggested
scheduling the item for discussion at the next COW meeting. Staff will submit the questionnaire based on
Councilmember input.
Rants reported the Tukwila Rotary Club is donating several monetary grants to the City's Park and Recreation
Department. The grants include $5,000 to be used for youth scholarships to sponsor youths attending City
sponsored park and recreation events. Another is for $5,000 for the purchase of equipment to establish a youth
roller hockey league and another grant of $1,250 has been donated for senior citizens programs.
Rants reviewed staffing and overtime issues occurring within the Fire Department. Unfortunately, an aid car
will be out of service on June 8 and June 13 due to staffing issues. He said he's not comfortable with the
decision to remove the aid car from service for two days, but understands the Fire Chief's decision to do so
based on staffing availability and overtime concerns. He said the reduction in service brings to light the current
issue of staffing and overtime which could exceed the budget, as it did last year, if the problem is not resolved
soon. He reviewed how the disability of some personnel affects the overall operations of the Fire Department
and said the Administration would address the issue directly to the Finance and Safety Committee.
Councilmember Duffle said he recently noticed adult soccer players using the field at Foster Park and noted
that the intended use of the park was for youth sports not adult sports. Rants said Director Williams maintains
the schedule of the sport fields and that he would review the issue with Director Williams.
Councilmember Hernandez commented on the successful joint City /Council and School Board meeting held
on Thursday, May 28.
Hernandez will be attending the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on Thursday, June 4 at 5:15 p.m.
Hernandez reported that Darlene Narcisse, representing the Tukwila Chamber has submitted an application for a
position on the Commission.
Council President Linder reported she attended the Finance and Safety Committee for Councilmember
Haggerton. Items to report include consensus by the Committee to select a van chassis versus a truck chassis for
the first aid unit replacement at the Fire Department. Using a van versus a truck will save the City $12,000.
Acting Police Chief Keith Haines shared the department's proposed reorganization plan. The proposed plan
eliminates the Assistant Chief position and distributes some of the responsibilities between three captains, one
lieutenant and one new police officer. The proposed plan incorporates a promotion from within policy and
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provides promotional and training opportunities to employees. The proposed plan is scheduled for a review at a
COW meeting.
A department Task Force has been established to brainstorm ideas and handles departmental issues occurring
within multi family housing. Current department representatives include Acting Chief Keith Haines, Attorney
Bob Noe, Rhonda Berry, Karen Wright, Tom Kilberg, Jason Jones, and representatives from the building and
fire departments.
Councilmember Carter attended a Suburban Cities meeting on Tuesday, May 26. The meeting focused on the
gas tax. On Wednesday, May 27, Carter attended the Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting. She has
provided Rhonda Berry with job description information for the volunteer coordinator position and referred to
intern possibilities through Highline Community College. The group expressed interest in attending the hearing
on the Regional Governance and Finance proposal and are particularly interested in the human services aspect
of the plan. They have since learned the proposed plan is facing consensus difficulties among the jurisdictional
parties.
Carter will be attending a scoping meeting on Moving King County 2000 on Tuesday, June 2.
Councilmember Mullet attended the Foster Community Club meeting on Wednesday, May 27 and on
Thursday, May 28, he attended the joint City Council and School Board meeting.
Administrator McFarland reminded everyone of Police Chief Waldner's retirement luncheon on Friday, June 12
at the Community Center. Approximately 120 people have RSVP'd
McFarland said he received a fax today from the Mayor of Ikawa, Japan. The Sister City delegation comprised
of 20 adults and 25 students will be arriving on July 31 and departing on August 4, 1998. The Sister City
Committee has been meeting weekly to finalize the planning for the home stays. The Committee will be
soliciting home stay sponsors to house and sponsor delegate members.
Attorney Bob Noe will be attending a Multi- family Housing Task Force meeting either on June 11 or June 15.
The date has not been finalized. At the last meeting, members were assigned specific tasks to accomplish
before the next meeting with the intent to develop a specific set of goals for the task force.
Noe indicated he has received notification of an appeal by DejaVu. He will be working on the appeal process.
MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie requested the City publicize the City's position regarding the
allowance of fireworks within City limits.
Administrator McFarland responded and said the City has an ordinance that bans fireworks within the City.
Mayor Rants said the City would insure notices of the policy are placed in local newspapers.
Councilmember Hernandez announced that Human Service proposals for 1999 funding are being accepted from
non profit human service organizations.
Councilmember Carter suggested that previous participants involved with the "Night Out Against Crime" event
be sent an invitation to participate this year. Last year she spoke with several former participants who indicated
they would have participated if they had been invited.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Cancelled.
(7:45 n.m.) ADJOURNMENT
Fenton moved, seconded by Mullet, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Johr /WJV. Rants, Mayor
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V Brie Gow, Recording Secretary
Date Minutes Approved: 7/6/98
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