HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-16 Regular MinutesSPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 16, 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 7:00, in Council Chambers, City Hall, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Council
President Pamela Linder and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam
Carter, Jim Haggerton and Dave Fenton.
OFFICIALS: Assistant City Administrator, Rhonda Berry; City Attorney, Bob Noe; City
Clerk, Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk, Bob Baker; Legislative Analyst, Lucy Lauterbach;
Finance Director, Alan Doerschel; Parks Recreation Director, Don Williams; and Public
Works Director Ross Earnst.
Dave Kisler, Chairman of Tukwila Library Board, was present to give a brief report on Foster
and Tukwila libraries. Mr. Kisler spoke of two, previously distributed items. They included
1) the newly proposed budget for the King County Library System and 2) Results of a survey on
the King County Library system.
Mr. Kisler relayed that as a direct result of the survey of patrons, Foster Library will open
Saturdays and Tukwila Library will open three hours earlier on Saturdays. The request was
made and the pay for the extra hours were budgeted for 1999.
The survey also revealed patrons would like the libraries to reflect a sense of community. They
feel the libraries should be more than a point of reference. The libraries should be viewed as safe
places. Additionally, more books were requested in the survey. That, too, will be addressed in
1999.
Finally, Mr. Kisler noted the King County Library Systems' circulation on whole, is down;
however, the Tukwila libraries circulation numbers continue to rise. Patrons are satisfied with
the fact there are two libraries in our area.
In closing, Dave introduced Barbara Rich, Librarian at Foster; and Barbara Archibald, Regional
Director for King County Libraries. Ms. Rich noted Foster Library is in close proximity to
Foster High School; resulting in a large number of teens "hanging out" outside the library. She
revealed some patrons feel uncomfortable going to the library during hours the students are
present outdside the building.
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Ms. Rich noted several new computers are scheduled to be installed in 1999; three (3) at Foster
Library and one (1) at Tukwila Library. Additionally, Foster Library has opened a meeting room
for teens, as a safe place to be after school hours. The average daily attendance there is 20 -50
students. These students are supervised by one volunteer, Mark Loggins, who is a member of the
Friends of the Library group. More volunteers are sought.
Ms. Rich went on to relay some of the other services of the library which include, but are not
limited to, on -line services, databases and photographs from around the state, which are able to
be downloaded and printed.
Councilmember Carter, a patron of Foster Library, voiced her concern with the landscaping. She
stated the quality of the landscaping was poor to begin with and has not been well maintained
since. She asked additional care be given in that area to maintain a sense of pride among the
community.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Economic Development Advisory Committee:
John Polak, Position #4, Term expiring December 31, 2001
Mr. Polak was present and agreed to a term extending through December 31, 2001.
Councilmember Haggerton welcomed and thanked Mr. Polak for the work he will be doing.
Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Fenton; to approve the appointment of
John Polak, Position #4, to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, for a term
expiring December 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0.
Lodainv Tax Advisory Board:
Frank Welton, Hotel /Motel Representative
Mikel Hansen, Potential User Representative
Council President Linder noted neither gentlemen were present; and both are filling unexpired
terms.
Moved by Council President Linder; seconded by Carter; to approve the appointment of
Frank Welton and Mikel Hansen to the Lodging Tax Advisory Board. The motion carried
7 -0.
Transit Authority Advisory Commission:
Michael Fowler, Term expiring March 31, 2000
Councilmember Haggerton noted this will be an important year for Tukwila in terms of transit
and thanked Michael in advance, for his time and efforts.
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Moved by Councilmember Fenton; seconded by Haggerton, to appoint Michael Fowler to
the Transit Authority Advisory Commission, with a term expiring March 31, 2000. The
motion carried 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Kai, Caroline and Elizabeth, 5th graders at Tukwila Elementary School, were present and sought
the assistance of Council in spreading word of their school's Hurricane Mitch/Central America
relief efforts. The children would like to see this turn into a City -wide project where food and
other needed supplies are sent to assist the victims of this devastating hurricane.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Annroval of Minutes: October 12 Snecial Meeting and November 2
Regular Meeting
b. Annroval of Vouchers No. 208207 208435 in the amount of
784.929.56
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Linder, to approve
the consent agenda, as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Foster Golf Course Restaurant
Agreement Extending the Lease to December 31. 2002
Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Fenton, to authorize
the mayor to sign the Foster Golf Course Restaurant Agreement Extending the Lease to
December 31, 2002
Councilmembers Duffie and Hernandez support extending the agreement with the exception of
the clause allowing the sale of alcohol on the golf course.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffie to amend the
main motion by eliminating that sentence in Section E which states, "The beverage cart
may serve and sell beer and wine so long as the concessionaire's state license allows such
sale, and the City Council amends existing ordinances to permit such a use."
Discussion was held by and between Councilmembers both in support and in opposition to the
sales of alcoholic beverages on the golf course.
Council President Linder pointed out a letter in this Council packet from the organization,
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Although she is not opposed to drinking, she agrees
with Councilmembers Hernandez and Duffie. Alcohol is not necessary at all sporting functions.
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Vote on the motion to amend failed (3 -4). Voting no were Councilmembers Mullet,
Carter, Haggerton and Fenton.
Councilmember Duffie called for a roll call /voice vote. City Clerk Jane Cantu called for the vote
of Council as follows:
Duffie aye Carter no
Hernandez aye Haggerton no
Linder aye Fenton no
Mullet no
Vote on the main motion (to authorize the mayor to sign the Foster Golf Course
Restaurant Agreement Extending the Lease to December 31, 2002) carried 4 -3. Voting no
were Councilmembers Duffie and Hernandez and Council President Linder.
b. An Ordinance Revising the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE NOS. 1758, §1
(PART), AND 1770, §55, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
18.80, AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; REVISING THE PROCESS FOR
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Fenton, to read the proposed ordinance by
title only. The motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Linder, to approve
the proposed ordinance, as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1856
c. Discussion on Changing the Name of Pacific Highway South
Richard Simpson. 13832 37th Ave. So.. Tukwila, John Houde. 4266 So. 158th St.. Tukwila
and Donna West. 14864 Pacific Highway So.. Tukwila all spoke in support of changing the
name of Pacific Highway South to International Boulevard. They cited such reasons as
consistency with the name of International Boulevard (as in the City of SeaTac), we are an
international community; eliminating the negative connotations of the area, and relayed this is
another building block of improvement.
Betty Gully. 13017 Macadam Rd. So.. Tukwila and Mike Fowler. 3517 So. 130th St..
Tukwila, spoke in favor of changing the name of Pacific Highway South, but opposed to
International Boulevard.
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Michelle Driano. representing the Sabev Corporation. 101 Elliott Ave. W.. Seattle, read a
letter into the record from David A. Sabey, President of the Sabey Corporation. The letter spoke
in favor of changing the name of Pacific Highway South. It stated, in part, "At a minimum, a
name change to International Boulevard will certainly give new excitement to current stake
holders and underscore the good work that the city [sic] of Tukwila, its residents and businesses
have already achieved."
Dwight McLean. Co -Chair of the Highway 99 Action Committee. presented the Council with
a petition signed by 51 persons. The petition speaks in favor of changing the name from Pacific
Highway South to International Boulevard. They believe this would reflect the true international
nature of the neighborhood, complete the change of image of the old Pacific Highway in times
past, to a new image of increased safety and commerce for local residents and provide continuity
for the Highway name to the South.
Hearing from no other citizens, Council began considerable discussion.
Councilmember Carter noted she is extremely grateful Council does not require a petition with
10% of the registered voters in order to change the name of a street within Tukwila. She believes
the problem thus far has been the process.
Council President Linder stated the highway is not what it was four (4) years ago. It has greatly
improved due to the efforts of the Highway 99 Action Committee, the citizen patrol and the
cameras. These efforts have brought us all closer to the Tukwila we want.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in favor of renaming the affected portion of the highway to
Tukwila International Boulevard. She said by renaming the highway we may attract new
redevelopment efforts.
Councilmember Carter then suggested a community meeting wherein the resident and business
owners could come together to discuss the issue and perhaps come to some consensus as it
relates to renaming the highway one way or the other.
Moved by Council President Linder, seconded by Duffie, to "see if we have agreement that
we want to change the name." The motion carried 6 -1. Voting no was Councilmember
Carter.
Discussion by and between Council took place.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Linder, changing
the name of Pacific Highway South to Tukwila International Boulevard.*
Discussion by and between Council continued.
The motion carried 4 -3. Voting no were Councilmembers Duffle, Carter and Fenton.
(8:45 p.m.) Mayor Rants called a brief recess.
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d. Review of the 1999 -2004 CIP and Remaininu Department Budgets
(8:56 p.m.) Mayor Rants reconvened the regular meeting. There was consensus of Council to
hear new business at this time (out of order) and then come back to this issue which will take
considerable time.
(9:04 p.m.) Mayor Rants began review of the remaining department budgets and the 1999-
2004 CIP issues. Discussion began with the Public Works Department on page 108.
NEW BUSINESS:
Authorize the Mavor to Sign a Contract with KPG. Inc._ in the amount of
$208.867.75. for the 1999 Overlay and Small Drainage Projects
(taken out of order after recess at 8:56 p.m.)
Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Mullet; to authorize the Mayor to sign a
contract with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $208,867.75, for the 1999 Overlay and Small
Drainage Projects. The motion carried 7 -0.
REPORTS:
a. Mavor:
Mayor Rants spoke of a memorandum received from Human Services Director Evie Boykan in
connection with to a report from Dwight Pelz. He had questions concerning that report and
asked Ms. Boykan to prepare a responsive memorandum. The report was written with respect to
subsidized housing for low income residents and housing for special needs populations.
Ms. Boykan contacted the consultant who wrote the report, Karen Zytniak with questions. Some
of the questions were answered. Mayor Rants noted he would copy to Council.
Mayor Rants then spoke of an accident which took place November 11 where a truck ran into a
house, boat and car. He is concerned with this situation and the need to have this large truck
traffic removed from 124th. As long as there is that type of traffic in residential neighborhoods,
problems will exist. He has asked representatives from Burlington Northern to meet with him to
consider the issue. An access off Airport Way is necessary which goes into the Burlington
Northern facility. Said access can be achieved with a signalized intersection.
The Mayor and Council briefly discussed the issue. Further information will be forthcoming.
b. City Council:
Councilmember Duffle will leave November 17 to attend his uncle's funeral in California.
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He also brought some pictures for Council to review. He and Richard Simpson worked together
in a shipyard 20 years ago. The pictures depict ships they used to built.
Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance at a November 5 International Rescue
Committee with Council President Linder and Councilmember Fenton. Also attending were Bob
Johnson and Jama Musse, from Episcopal Migration Ministries. They have been placing some
refugees in Tukwila. They were not aware of some of the troubled apartment complexes and
they would like to be notified of the apartments in the Crime Free Multi Family Housing
Program so they may place the immigrants in safer locations.
Ms. Hernandez also attended an Equity and Diversity Committee meeting on November 5. The
Committee reviewed the 1999 Program Goals and budgets. Two citizen comments were
received. One comment was from a Bosnian immigrant who would like to create a newsletter for
Bosnians. It would be printed in English and Bosnian. It is hoped this would assist with their
English and familiarizing them with persons, places and things within the community.
She attended a November 6 meeting of REACH where applications for the Housing Program
Coordinator position were reviewed. A total of four (4) applications have been received and one
interview has been scheduled thus far.
Next, she reported attendance at the November 13 Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce lunch. The annual Business of the Year Awards were given. The Small Business
Award went to John Houde with Otter Wash Laundry Mat and the Business Leader of the Year
Award went to Burke Gibson from Fatigue Technology Incorporated. Cascade Sign also
received an award for being the Leadership Company of the Year.
Council President Linder reported an meeting of the IRC. She reported Mr. Musse could serve
as a good resource for the City in the event we need a mediator for Somali families. She
wonders if it may be a good idea to have a community meeting with Somali families and Jama.
He could explain procedures, cultural differences, etc. for the benefit of both groups. She also
wondered if she might gather some information and /or do some preliminary work for the Human
Services Roundtable, in preparation of a new group of Somalis coming to Tukwila.
She attended the November 10 Highway 99 Committee meeting wherein Tom Kilburg received
the November award for the Apartment Managers Network. Karen Wright received the
December award. December's meeting will take place on the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Mullet noted the Utilities Committee will meet November 17. On the agenda
will be the topic of residential solid waste services.
Councilmember Carter attended a Site Council meeting on November 4, an Equity and Diversity
Committee meeting on November 5, and a Transportation Committee meeting on November 10.
At the November 10 meeting, the overlay projects and 1999 budget were discussed.
She reported a call from a citizen regarding some earth being moved at Southgate Park. The
resident stated it looked as though someone had gone through the park with a bulldozer. Parks
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Director Don Williams sent someone to check on the situation. It appeared someone had brought
a bobcat in to create a BMX course. The City will handle this matter.
Councilmember Haggerton reported a November 17 ACC meeting from 4:30 6:30 p.m.. From
there he will attend a Tukwila Light Rail meeting from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. He also reported a
November 20 AWC Legislative Committee meeting. A Finance and Safety Committee meeting
was held this evening. He reviewed some of the items from the agenda. Minutes from said
meeting are forthcoming. Mr. Haggerton noted the Police Services contract will be voted on
November 19. One item of interest is the fact Tukwila's homepage has had nine (9) hits from
our sister -city, Ikawa Japan.
Councilmember Fenton reported a November 3 meeting with Chief Haines and the owner of the
Birchcrest Apartments. The owner has 90 days to clean and make repairs or the matter will be
submitted to the City Attorney for legal action.
He attended a Site Council meeting on November 4, a Domestic Violence meeting November 5,
an IRC meeting November 5, a Liveable Communities meeting November 7, and spoke to the
police officers on Community Oriented Policing on November 9, 10, 11, 14 and 18. Mr. Fenton
spoke of the frustration police officers voice out of concern with the amount of work they
perform relative to these issues and the apparent lack of results therefrom.
c. Staff:
No report.
d. City Attorney:
City Attorney Noe reported a meeting on November 9 attempting to resolve the matter of the
Moonrise Motel. No resolutions have been reached. The breakdown in discussions resulted
from the amount of time for closure required by the City. The Moonrise would agree to a two
week closure with an allowance for certain tenants being able to remain during the closure. This
is unacceptable to the City. Thus, an abatement hearing is set for November 20.
Mr. Noe, in response to an inquiry from Ms. Carter, on the status of Deja Vu, reported a
contempt hearing was held. The Superior Court judge stated he did not want to exercise
contempt powers due to the fact the City has administrative remedies. All is not lost. The City
will develop and implement another strategy.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Duffle noted mail fraud is becoming prominent in the City. He relayed a
conversation with his mail carrier wherein he advised against placing checks in a mailbox for
mailing.
Council President Linder agreed to take on the project proposed by the three young ladies during
citizen comment as it relates to Hurricane Mitch Relief efforts.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
This item was stricken from the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Councilmember Duffie; 2nd by Mullet, to adjourn the regular meeting at
10:56 p.m.
Joy4 W. Rants, Mayor
Robert H. Baker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved:.. /7 /98