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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
February 1, 1999 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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 Council President Dave Fenton
and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder.
Moved by Duffie; second by Mullet, to excuse the absence of Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried 6 -0.
City Administrator John McFarland; Assistant City Attorney Graham Black; City Clerk Jane
Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Public Works Director
Jim Morrow for Ross Earnst; Finance Director Alan Doerschel; Community Development
Director Steve Lancaster; Assistant Planner Debra Ritter; Parks and Recreation Director Don
Williams and Assistant Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Finance Department:
Finance Director Alan Doerschel introduced Karen Birdsall, Accounting Technician II. Ms.
Birdsall comes to the City of Tukwila with over nine years' experience as a full -time
bookkeeper. Karen will perform duties in payroll and claims processing.
Parks Recreation:
Parks Recreation Director Don Williams introduced Silvia Blum, Facility Coordinator. Silvia
began working for the City on December 31, 1998, with primary duties encompassing such
things as all scheduling, all paperwork regarding rentals, and will serve as supervisor for the
front counter staff. She will also support the Recreation Supervisor, Al Frank.
Joanna Carey, Administrative Clerk, was introduced next. Ms. Carey began working for the City
on November 1, 1998, in this position. Starting in October of 1997, she worked as a
Recreational Attendant. She has been an invaluable employee at the front counter and serves as
a contact person for the public upon their arrival at the Center.
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Paula Hale, Administrative Clerk, was then introduced. Ms. Hale began her tenure on November
1, 1998 on a full -time basis. She and Ms. Carey share all front counter duties dependent upon
schedules. In February, 1998, Ms. Hale came to the City on a part-time basis from the private
sector.
Finally, Maria Roethler, Accounting Technician I, was introduced to Council. Maria is
responsible for such duties as money receipts and reconciling, purchase orders, and class
registrations. She came to the City at a critical time during the Department's reorganization.
Maria also comes to the City from the private sector.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Eric Elfstrom, on behalf of (his father) Eugene Elftstrom, 5807 144 Tukwila. appeared to
determine the status of his father's request for assistance as it relates to excess water runoff from
a neighbor's backyard. Mr. McFarland reiterated for Council the actions already taken by City
staff to assist Mr. Elfstrom and his neighbor who shares the same complaint.
William Carl, next door neighbor to both Elfstroms, spoke in favor of finding solutions to the
problems at his residence and that of Mr. Elfstrom. Additionally, he stated City staff have not
been effective in resolving the problem at this point.
Mayor Rants asked Mr. McFarland to continue with his staff's) review of the situation.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Council President Fenton spoke of a letter from Ms. Linda Rohn who has issues with the
Community Center. The letter has been referred to Parks Recreation Director Don Williams.
Mr. Williams has responded to Ms. Rohn's letter.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes: 1/19/99; 1/25/99 (Special Meeting)
b. Approval of Vouchers: #209610 209890, in the amount of $291,096.74
Moved by Duffie; seconded by Linder, to approve the consent agenda items, as presented.
The motion carried 6 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
An Ordinance Reducing the Speed Limit on Tukwila International Boulevard Between
So. 139 Street and So. 152 Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 9.16 OF THE
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT ON
TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD (STATE ROUTE 99)
BETWEEN SO. 139 STREET AND SO. 152 STREET (MILE POST 20.52
TO MILE POST 21.52) FROM 45 MPH TO 40 MPH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Moved by Haggerton; seconded by Linder, to read the proposed ordinance by title only.
The motion carried 6 -0.
Assistant City Attorney Graham Black read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Haggerton; seconded by Duffle, to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented.
The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1866.
a. Approve Comment Letter Regarding Light Rail Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS)
Community Development Director Steve Lancaster provided Council with a very brief synopsis
of the letter, which was contained in the packet. No revisions were made to the letter appearing
this evening compared to, that which was seen last week.
Mayor Rants asked, and Mr. Lancaster agreed to print the last paragraph, of page 7, in color,
beginning with the words, "An analysis of spending..." and ending with, "(including 62% of
projected federal grants)." The Mayor stated the letter was very well written.
Council was very complimentary of Mr. Lancaster who indicated this truly was a team effort.
Moved by Carter; seconded by Duffle, to approve the letter as presented and have it signed
by necessary parties. The motion carried 6 -0.
Alan Ekberg, 4920 So. 161 St.. Tukwila. spoke of a draft letter to James Irish, Environmental
Project Manager, Sound Transit. Said letter is in tune with the philosophy coming out of the
Transit Advisory Commission and will be sent to Mr. Irish by the middle of this week; and each
of the Sound Transit Boardmembers next week.
There are six points of interest raised in the letter. They are:
1. The best route is E -3.
2. The E -3 route provides a multi -modal connectivity area.
3. Southcenter /Longacres is a regional destination.
4. E -3 will eliminate redundancy that could occur with phase II.
5. Communities want this built in Southcenter and Longacres areas.
6. Safety and Community First is something which can be provided for with this
route.
In closing, Mr. Ekberg noted the Transit Advisory Commission is attempting to get an item on
the agenda of Sound Transit Board this month. At that meeting, this letter will be read so each
Boardmember will have the opportunity to hear the letter as well as read it.
NEW BUSINESS:
An Ordinance Establishing a 6 -Month Moratorium on Filing of Applications for Business
Licenses and Development Permits for Food and Drink Establishments Conducting
Gambling Activities
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE FILING OF
APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND EVELOPMENT
PERMITS FOR FOOD OR DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS CONDUCTING
GAMBLING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SOCIAL CARD GAMES, PUNCH
BOARDS, OR PULL TABS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY;
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY
Moved by Haggerton; seconded by Duffie, to read the proposed ordinance by title only.
The motion carried 6 -0.
Assistant City Attorney Graham Black read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Duffie; seconded by Fenton, to adopt the proposed ordinance as read.*
Councilmembers Carter, Linder and Mullet spoke in favor of the ordinance.
*The motion to adopt the ordinance as read carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1867
REPORTS:
a. Mayor:
Mayor Rants reported he complimented Councilmember Linder for the letter she wrote on behalf
of the Council on Light Rail.
The Mayor then reported a Draft Conservation Plan is in progress as it relates to the Endangered
Species Act, for all of the basin of the Green/Duwamish River. This is so they can address the
4D Rule, which is part of the National Marine Fisheries Rules. When the Act is imposed upon
the City, we must have an approved plan in place and a method of implementing the plan so we
have exceptions to the Act. If we have an approved plan, we are not on the "take" side of the
salmon issue. If a plan is not in place, anything in development becomes a "take" resulting in
penalties which must be paid. The 4D Rule modifies what the "take" is, therefore, it is important
to keep our work moving on the Endangered Species Act.
Ms. Lauterbach will copy and distribute the Green River /Duwamish Water Shed Salmon
Conservation Plan as well as a response to the 4D Rule from the Tri- County and WIRA officials.
Said plan is slated for imposition in March, 1999.
b. City Council:
Councilmember Duffie noted he had spoken with Mr. Elfstrom recently. Of course, there is still
a concern; however, the problem may be diminished when Elfstrom's neighbor pours a new
driveway.
Council President Fenton attended a January 26 meeting at Kane Hall sponsored by Sound
Transit wherein a report was given by Tukwila officials as to their opinion on delivering Light
Rail through the City. Nearly 400 were in attendance.
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He met with Congressman Adam Smith on January 28 at Foster High School wherein the topic
for discussion was the proposed Education Bill. Additionally, when asked for his opinion on the
Sound Transit proposal, Congressman Smith stated he was in favor of the Southcenter Alignment
and he would do whatever he could to assist in our efforts.
As it relates to an earlier- reported tent city, Mr. Fenton reported Tukwila Police and Code
Enforcement visited the site and the tent city does indeed exist. A report is forthcoming from the
Police Chief. Don Lincoln is now in charge of this concern.
Finally, Councilmember Fenton reported a news item, seen on TV, wherein an apartment
building was being boarded up. Police were there talking about the terrible condition of the
complex and the fact they had just boarded up another unit belonging to the same owner, Ron
Rudolf. Mr. Rudolf also owns the Mountain View Apartments [Ingrid Manor], in Tukwila.
Councilmember Mullet had no report.
Councilmember Carter attended a January 27 Foster Community Club Meeting wherein the topic
was Light Rail. Steve Lancaster and Cathy Allen were also present. There was a good
presentation. Cathy Allen said some very nice things about this community. She had no idea of
the community before she began working as a Consultant; and she has been amazed and
delighted to learn how the City really functions together.
In regard to the RTA letter, she would like to see one change is in paragraph 2. She would like
to strike the words Tukwila International Boulevard and insert, "Highway 99" because the
people we are writing to, do not know where Tukwila International Boulevard is located. Mayor
Rants suggested "Highway 99" be listed next to Tukwila International Boulevard, in parenthesis.
Councilmember Carter stated that would be fine.
Next, Ms. Carter noted she submitted a grant application to the Pew Charitable Trusts, on behalf
of the City. The grant is for a granted called "Wanted: Solutions for America." The grant award
is not a monetary item which would help continue the Crime -Free Multi- Housing. Rather, it
would be national recognition. Some people are trying to develop model solutions to a variety of
problems. She feels staff has done an exemplary job with the program. Results will be made
known in April.
Councilmember Carter then reported an e-mail from Dave Larson complimenting everyone for
their comments at the Light Rail Public Hearing and noting he would be sending his own
comments to the Sound Transit Board.
On behalf of Councilmember Hernandez, Ms. Carter reported an Equity and Diversity
Commission Meeting is scheduled for February 4. They will start at 4:45.
Finally, she noted DARE graduation will most likely be set on February 26 and asked Council to
mark their calendars.
Councilmember Haaaerton attended an Economic Development Advisory Board Committee
Meeting on January 28. The group is growing in size and strength.
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Next, Mr. Haggerton noted he chaired a very productive, January 30, ACC Meeting.
Councilmember Linder will attend the upcoming Community Affairs Parks meeting on
February 2.
c. Staff
City Administrator McFarland had no report.
d. City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Graham Black had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Carter noted that the last Transportation Committee Meeting was a joint meeting
with the SeaTac Transportation Committee. Desires were shared and support was offered for
same. SeaTac took the connection of the parking garage to State Route 509 off the table.
SeaTac will present to their Council February 2 and get back to our Committee. When asked by
SeaTac Committee members how we felt about the Port of Seattle perhaps supporting our
position, Tukwila responded favorably. Tukwila is not willing to trade other items with the Port;
however, for their support.
ADJOURN:
Moved by Duffie; seconded by Haggerton, to adjourn the Regular meeting at
8:04 p.m. The motion carried 6 -0.
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Joh i W. Rants, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk
Minutes Approved on: /99