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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-02 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 2, 1998 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Wally Rants called the Regular meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Dave Fenton. Also present was Council President Pamela Linder. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Mullet, to excuse Councilmember Duffle. The motion carried. (6 -0) OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland, City Attorney Bob Noe, City Clerk Jane Cantu, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker, Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach, Community Development Director Steve Lancaster, Finance Director Alan Doerschel and Parks Director Don Williams. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Introduction of New Emnlovees (Clerk's Note: Councilmember Duffie arrived at this time) 1. Jamie Gustine_ Administrative Clerk., Administrative Services Denartment /Office of the City Clerk City Clerk Jane Cantu introduced Ms. Jamie Gustine. Jamie came to the City of Tukwila as a volunteer in the municipal court several months ago and was subsequently hired by the City Clerk's Office. She began full -time employment on October 1, 1998. Her background includes such positions as 911 Dispatch Operator and Court Clerk on the District and Municipal Court levels. Present with Jamie was husband Don. 2. Wendy McCruiston. Administrative Clerk. Department of Community Development Community Development Director Steve Lancaster introduced Ms. Wendy McCruiston. Wendy began work in that department on October 5, 1998. Coming to us from the City of Los Angeles, Wendy performed the same type of work. Ms. McCruiston's background also includes serving in the United States Marine Corps for seven (7) years. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 b. Interview with RTA Consultant Page 2 of 10 Mayor Rants presented Roland Fatland and noted that should consensus of Council exist, the City will enter into an agreement wherein Mr. Fatland will serve as a consultant /lobbyist for the RTA issue. Mr. Fatland introduced himself as the Director of Public Affairs for a Seattle -based consulting firm name APCO Tradec, the former Arnold and Porter law firm, from Washington DC. He's been involved in public policy within the King County region for the past 25 years. He served on the staff of the Seattle City Council; was Assistant City Comptroller and Deputy King County Executive from 1986 -1993. With this experience, Mr. Fatland stated he well knows how public policy decisions are made and is familiar with all the key players in the region. Mr. Fatland's client list includes such businesses as King County, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, US West and Motorola. Council asked Mr. Fatland questions of a general nature. Afterward, he noted he was impressed over a recent meeting with Mayor Rants. He believes in the vision Mayor Rants and the City has as it relates to the RTA. He applauds the City and the Council for that vision. He is enthusiastic to help them achieve their goals and visions. Councilmember Carter reminded everyone that Tukwila is one of only three cities that have all three (3) parts of RTA going through their cities. The other two are Tacoma and Seattle. She believes hiring Mr. Fatland to be a positive step. Tukwila has not had problems with the RTA Board; however, Ms. Carter does not feel the information is getting "that far." This may be the biggest challenge getting the information to the board. Mr. Fatland noted the next couple of years are going to be a real interesting time for the RTA and the communities that are impacted by their actions. Mayor Rants noted the consensus of Council to enter into an agreement with Mr. Fatland. CITIZEN COMMENT: No citizen comment was received. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 10/19/98 b. Annroval of Vouchers #207994 208206 totaling S 661,734.56 c. Authorize Mayor to sign the Viewcrest Storm Drain Easement d. Accent as complete the So. 104th St. Riverbank Slou¢hout Renair Proiect with Gaston Bros. Excavating Authorizing the Release of RetainaQe (Total Cost of Proiect 81.497.08) City of Tukwila Page 3 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Linder; to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried (7 -0). PUBLIC HEARING: Legislative: Revisions to the Comnrehensive Plan Amendment Process (7:21 p.m.) Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Rebecca Fox, Associate Planner, stated this hearing is about simplifying and improving the process for revising the comprehensive plan. By way of background, Ms. Fox noted at its public hearings and meetings on proposed comprehensive plan amendments in 1997 and 1998, the City Council found the existing process for amending the plan confusing. It provides too little guidance to the public or the Council as it relates to evaluating proposed amendments. The City Council recognized these problems and directed staff to prepare a simpler process which is easier to understand. This item has already been to the Planning Commission for a hearing; and has gone to the Community Parks Committee as well as Committee of Whole. City staff would like the proposal adopted as soon as possible so it may be used for the upcoming comprehensive plan amendment cycle which is due on December 31, 1998. Ms. Fox then gave a very brief overview by reviewing two flow charts one of the current process and one of the newly proposed process. When the Council looks at options, there are five (5) possible outcomes, depending upon whether a proposal has a significant impact or no significant impact on the existing comprehensive plan. The terms significant and non significant refer to the impacts of proposed amendments, but the terms are not defined currently in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC). No other criteria are currently offered for evaluating potential impacts and deciding what action must be taken. In addition, the TMC currently mentions a three (3) -year amendment process which is also not defined. The proposed process was then reviewed. At the threshold review stage, staff proposes deleting "significant" and "not significant" impacts as well as the three -year review process; and adding four criteria to give more specific guidance in deciding what action to take on a proposed amendment. This would clarify and simplify evaluating a proposed amendment. With these changes, Council could reject, defer or refer the proposal to the Planning Commission for further consideration; and have a basis for making said recommendations. Citizen Comment: No citizen comment was received. (7:25 p.m.) Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 Councilmember Haggerton noted the Community Parks Committee has reviewed the recommended proposal and is in agreement with same. He noted this is as clear as the situation can get. Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Council President Linder; to approve the revisions to the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process. Councilmember Carter clarified a word -order series in the ordinance as it relates to options for referring, rejecting or deferring. Her recollection of how the wording should appear is 1. Refer, 2. Defer and 3. Reject. Mayor Rants asked staff to ensure the words appeared in this order on the final ordinance. The motion carried (6 -0). Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. OLD BUJSINESS: a. An ordinance adopting the Manufacturing Industrial Plan AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE TUKWILA MANUFACTURING /INDUSTRIAL CENTER STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AS AN ELEMENT OF THE TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN; ESTABLISHING A PLANNED ACTION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS; AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLES 16, 18, AND 21; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Haggerton; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried (6 -0). Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. City Attorney Bob Noe read the ordinance title. Moved by Councilmember Fenton; seconded by Haggerton; to adopt the ordinance as read. The motion carried (6 -0). APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1853 Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. b. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds to acquire one -half of an additional City Hall facility. construction of additional City Hall narking. and funding for arterial street construction including overlays 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 TO ACQUIRE ONE -HALF OF AN ADDITIONAL CITY HALL FACILITY; CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL CITY HALL PARKING; AND FUNDING FOR ARTERIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING OVERLAYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City of Tukwila Page 5 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Fenton, to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried (6 -0). Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. City Attorney Bob Noe read the ordinance title. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Fenton, to adopt the ordinance as read. The motion carried (6 -0). APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1854 Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. c. An ordinance imnosinv an additional one-auarter percent excise tax on sale of real estate AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL ONE QUARTER PERCENT EXCISE TAX ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF; CAPITAL NEEDS USE; FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Fenton, to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried (6 -0). Councilmember Duffie was out of the room. City Attorney Bob Noe read the ordinance title. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Fenton, to adopt the ordinance as read. The motion carried (6 -0). APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1855 Councilmember Duffie returned during discussion and did not vote. d. A resolution authorizing the annlication to Cascade Water Alliance A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO MAKE APPLICATION TO CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Hernandez, to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried (7 -0). City Attorney Bob Noe read the resolution title. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Mullet, to approve the resolution as presented. The motion carried (7 -0). APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1406 NEW BUSINESS: a. A resolution canceling past due accounts receivable City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF PAST DUE ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE AND RETURNED CHECK WRITE -OFFS Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Linder, to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried (7 -0). City Attorney Bob Noe read the resolution title. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Duffie; to approve the resolution as presented. The motion carried (7 -0). APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1407 b. A resolution canceling outstanding warrants, checks and gift certificates A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ORDERING THE CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL WARRANTS, CHECKS, AND GIFT CERTIFICATES Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Linder, to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried (7 -0). City Attorney Bob Noe read the resolution title. Page 6 of 10 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Linder, to approve the resolution as presented. The motion carried (7 -0). APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1408 c. Authorize Mayor to sign Codiga Farm lease agreement extending the lease to December 31. 2001. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Council President Linder, to authorize the Mayor to sign the lease agreement extension to Codiga Farm lease to December 31, 2001. The motion carried (7 -0). d. Authorize Mayor to sign Foster Golf Cart Concession and Agency agreement extending the lease to December 31. 2002 Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Hernandez, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Foster Golf Cart Concession and Agency agreement extending the lease to December 31, 2002. The motion carried (7 -0). e. Authorize Mayor to sign the Foster Golf Course Restaurant agreement extending the lease to December 31. 2002 Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Haggerton, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Foster Golf Cart Concession and Agency agreement extending the lease to December 31, 2002. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 Discussion: (Citizen Comment) Page 7 of 10 Anna Bernhard, 14121 59th Ave. So., Tukwila, spoke in opposition to allowing the sale of wine and beer on the golf course. She has not heard of this item and wondered why it is now being considered by Council. She is concerned staff will not accurately track the amount of alcohol consumed by those purchasing same. She asked Council to reconsider their decision. Joann McManus, 5610 So. 130th, Tukwila, also spoke in opposition to the sale of wine and beer on the golf course via a vendor on a cart. Joann said alcohol is not legal in City parks and then asked if the golf course is no longer considered a park. Councilmember Duffie then suggested this item be referred back to the Community Parks Committee. Parks Director Don Williams stated he appreciated the citizens' comments and argued the item may most likely belong before the Council of Whole. He noted a liquor permit does allow liquor to be sold on the golf course. He noted it is illegal to consume alcohol on the course and stated there is a tolerance policy at this time. The license holder is required to follow all state regulations. Councilmember Hernandez spoke against this aspect of the agreement. Councilmember Haggerton withdrew his second to the motion. He then moved; Fenton seconded, referring the item to the Council of Whole for further consideration. The motion carried (7 -0). f. Review of 1999 Pronosed BudQet (those nortions nreviouslv reviewed by Committees) Mayor Rants conducted a page -by -page review /study of the 1999 proposed budget portions already considered by various committees. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, was present to answer questions from Council. (9:13 p.m.) Moved by Council President Linder; seconded by Duffie; to recess for five (5) minutes. The motion carried (7 -0). (9:24 p.m.) Mayor Rants reconvened the regular meeting. REPORTS: a. Mayor: Mayor Rants reported receipt of a letter to Auburn Mayor Charles Booth, President of Suburban Cities Association, from Ron Sims, Cynthia Sullivan and Chris Vance. It states the Oversight Committee recommended plan, which is before the GMPC by motion, will be postponed indefinitely and the Suburban Cities Association alternative proposal will not be introduced as an City of Tukwila Page 8 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 amendment. Consensus could not be reached on funding mechanisms for the Regional Finance and Governance package. Much work has gone into this project which is now dead. Next, he reported on the Year 2000 Program for Puget Sound Energy (PSE). This program and PSE maintain a common goal for reliable delivery of electricity and natural gas service now and beyond 2000. Two primary areas of concern relating to that goal are 1) process for internal business applications and financial reporting and 2) operational systems including mechanisms which control natural gas pressures and switches that re -route power are affected by components that contain computer chips. Year 2000 certification notices were rescinded after studying chips which may not be 2000 compatible. More information will follow on this topic as it relates to the City of Tukwila and the year 2000 and the compliance necessary therefore. b. Council Councilmember Duffie reported the Halloween festivities at the school were a success. They held a dance. He was unable to attend as he was at a James Brown concert. Mr. Duffie then stated his appreciation for the work of the Police Department and City crews. He is proud of the work they are doing in cleaning the leaves from the streets. He stated we should take the time to commend them when we see them on the streets. Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance to an October 28 conference, at the Seattle Center, entitled Challenging Work Place Barriers and Creating Opportunities for Diversity. She thanked the City for allowing her to attend. She distributed copies of notes taken during the conference. Mayor Paul Schell gave the welcome address and announced the City of Seattle's theme for the Millennium. It will be "Imagine What We Can Do Together." Joan also attended an October 28 meeting of Friends and Family at Foster High School. She and Margaret Joseph visited each room where presentations were made and she got much more out of it this year than in years past. Groups of Samolians, Bosnians, Spanish, Russian, Cambodian and Vietnamese people were all present. She thanked the City for partnering with the School District in this effort. She then noted the Equity and Diversity Committee will meet Thursday, November 5, 1998. Council President Linder reported an October 28 Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting wherein a lengthy agenda was considered; including a continued review of the 1999 proposed budget and a proposed marketing development position. She was glad to have Mike Ragsdale at the meeting because he was able to keep the group focused. A pre- meeting will take place November 4 at 3:00 p.m. Next, she reported a November 5 meeting with resettlement agencies regarding refugees. She suggested someone from the Site Council attend the meeting. Dave Fenton noted he would attend. Councilmember Hernandez may attend if scheduling permits. Councilmember Mullet noted a Utilities Committee meeting on Tuesday November 3. City of Tukwila Page 9 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 Councilmember Carter noted a Transportation Committee meeting was held last week and minutes had already been distributed, thus no report on the meeting was necessary. She then reported an October 27 "Stay in School" Conference. This was a county -wide conference held at the Community Center. She was part of a team who came up with a recommendation for a community truancy board. The board would be comprised of school officials and local citizens. She stated individuals may contact her if interested on serving. Next, she reported an October 28 Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting. They received a a condensed version of the Human Services report received by the Council Monday, the 26th. People were interested in what they heard as well as the goals which were set up in a previous meeting. Finally, she noted her attendance at a Moving King County 2000 meeting on Mercer Island the evening of October 28. The PSRC (Puget Sound Regional Council) has 239 projects which total $1.5 Billion Just the local, regional arterial projects (a subset of the PSRC list) contains 140 projects totaling $872 Million. The question of funding sources remains. Ms. Carter stated she would like to put some materials together for an upcoming COW meeting. She would like a general feeling from the Council regarding these projects so she may report back to the Moving King County 2000 boardmembers. It was agreed this item would appear on the November 23, 1998, COW agenda. Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance at this evenings Finance Safety Committee meeting wherein they reviewed crime hotspots and the 1999 proposed budget. Fire staffing was also discussed. The Committee is referring this item to the next COW meeting. The Fire Chief has issued a memorandum asking the tabling of any discussions on reorganizing the Fire Department. The Committee asked the item not be tabled, but, be considered during 1999. If any action (such as reorganization) is deemed appropriate, the action would be held off until for implementation in the year 2000. Councilmember Fenton reported an October 20 meeting at the Regional Justice Center (RJC) wherein the City lost it's Motion to Abate as it relates to Deja Vu. More information will follow on this item. Five abatement letters to the Moonrise Motel have been sent and the abatement order prepared. A hearing is set on that matter for Friday, November 6, at 9:00 a.m. Negotiations with the owner of Pacific Village, Craig Weisman, have broken down. He was against inspections by Code Enforcement so the Abatement Order must be reified. He attended an October 28 training session of the non represented employees facilitated by Personnel Director Viki Witschger. He found that interesting and received much information. On October 30, he represented the City at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new CompUSA. On November 3, he has a meeting with Chief Haines regarding the owner of Birch Crest. On November 4, he'll attend a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Office and Site Council meeting. City of Tukwila Page 10 of 10 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes November 2, 1998 On November 5, he'll attend a Domestic Violence meeting and a meeting on a resettlement situation. On November 7, he must be at the Seattle Center at 1:30 p.m. to give a speech to the Livable Communities group. He is one of seven speakers who will discuss the topic of the Apartment Managers' Network. c. Staff City Administrator McFarland followed up on Councilmember Fenton's comments noting the City is participating in the Livable Communities presentation on Saturday. Councilmember Fenton will be a presenter, as will Mike West, of the Highway 99 Action Committee. Richard Simpson will make a presentation the Neighborhood Resource Center. A presentation will also be made on the Mutli Family Crime Free initiative. Finally, Moira Bradshaw will present on the Highway 99 redesign. In summary, Tukwila will be well represented in this effort. d. City No report. e. Intergovernmental No report MISCELLANEOIJS: Councilmember Duffle encouraged all to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 1998. He also spoke of the importance of increasing the safety for the Court employees, at their front, service counter. City Clerk Jane Cantu announced the Hazelnut is on -line, on the City's homepage. Next, she reminded Council of the United Way Baskets which have been prepared for auction. Should Council desire, they may bid on said baskets. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Item stricken from the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: (9:46 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Hernandez, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council. The motion carried (7 -0). 7aAth-- abm± Jolll W. Rants, Mayor Date Minutes Approved: /98 Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk