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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-16 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGED OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., 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 Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder. OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 16, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Administrator John McFarland, Deputy City Administrator Rhonda Berry, City Attorney Bob Noe, City Clerk Jane Cantu, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker, and Building Official Duane Griffin. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of New Employees a. Tammy Beck, Permit Technician, Dept. of Community Development Building Official Duane Griffin introduced Ms. Beck as the newest employee to the Department of Community Development. Tammy began working for the City in December and came from the private sector where she worked primarily as a secretary. b. Roberta Nelson, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Mayor's Office Deputy City Administrator Rhonda Berry introduced Ms. Nelson to the Council. Roberta holds a Masters degree from the University of Washington and a bachelors degree from the University of Montana. Although she has a teaching certificate, Ms. Nelson comes to the City after six (6) years experience with the King County Court Appointed Special Advocacy Program, where she served as Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Nelson thanked Rhonda and the Council and relayed how happy she is to be working with the City. She then gave a brief synopsis of her activity since she began on February 1, 1999. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 16, 1999 The City Council relayed their pleasure with Ms. Nelson being here. They noted volunteers are one of the City's major strengths and Roberta will do a fine job working for the City and with the Council. Several Councilmembers have ideas they would like to share with Roberta. Mayor Rants then noted Rhonda Berry will serve as a contact point to schedule meetings, conferences, etc. with Roberta until her computer and e -mail systems are installed. CITIZEN COMMENT: Anna Bernhard. 14241— 59 So., Tukwila, informed Council of a discouraging articles in this evening's paper related to Sound Transit. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 2/1/99 b. Approval of Vouchers #209891 210132, in the amount of $863,981.86 Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Linder, to remove Item a, as the minutes were not received timely for review. The motion carried 7 -0. Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Haggerton, to approve Item b, as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: *The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Council: Authorize Mayor to Sign a Contract with Reid Middleton, Inc., for Structural Code Compliance Plan Review for Proposed New and Remodeled Buildings within the City Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Linder, to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Reid Middleton, Inc., for structural code compliance plan review for proposed new and remodeled buildings within the City. Discussion ensued with Councilmember Hernandez asking if a specific dollar amount should be affixed to the contract. City Administrator McFarland noted the exact dollar amount is still unknown. Further, he advised Council the City Attorney has been contacted regarding this issue. Mr. Noe believes there to be no problem with the way the contract is written and presented. Councilmember Haggerton asked for a periodic update /report on the status of this contract regarding the complexity of the plans, etc. Mr. McFarland confirmed the Building Official, present this evening, is able to incorporate such information into the regular Building Activity Report. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 16, 1999 Mayor Rants spoke about the efforts of Paul Miller, Chair of Sound Transit, who is seeking unanimous agreement with the Sound Transit Board to ignore the wishes of the City and the valley residents, as it relates to Light Rail placement. A related article may be found in this evening' s paper. Next, he read portions from a piece of correspondence received from King Cushman, Director of Transportation Planning, for Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Included in the letter are PSRC's comments on the draft EIS for the Central Link Light Rail Project. Copies of the letter will be copied and distributed tomorrow. Mayor Rants then reported Council President Fenton and he met with staffmembers from Senators Gorton's and Murray's Office, along with the Transit Boardmember leader as well as members of Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The only comment made was the fact that the Regional Transit System is extremely important to the Puget Sound basin. They urged the legislators to fund it to the maximum and do what is possible to get funding for Sound Transit. Finally, the Mayor noted a recent trip to Washington DC, where City officials met with almost all Washington State Legislators or their staff members. He noted the officials were met with hostility by members of Sound Transit due to the fact they believe Tukwila is interfering with their plans. Some of those present included Sound Transit Chair, Paul Miller; Vice Chair, Dave Early; Vice Chair; and Executive Director Bob White. Council President Fenton noted the Washington DC trip was a learning experience. He, too, noted the City is a thorn in the side of Sound Transit. He noted the City's intent is not to stop Light Rail. Rather, the intent is to develop some sort of working relationship /partnership with Sound Transit to develop ideas. Mayor Rants concluded by relaying the City has a good deal of support from U. S. Representative Smith and Dunn. b. Council: Councilmember Duffle reported Senator Slate Gorton will appear at Foster High School on February 19, at 10:00 a.m. He invited all to attend. Councilmember Hernandez reported the Transportation Committee met tonight, wherein they discussed the Harding Lawson Consultant Agreement for the Burlington Northern Access and the interlocal agreement with King County for that access. Approximately 12 citizens were present and one of them requested a continuance of the consultant agreement. Since the two items are linked, the Committee agreed to continue the item to the next regular Committee meeting on March 1. Also on the agenda was the consultant agreement for Tukwila International Boulevard (final design received) and an interlocal agreement with King County for the traffic signal maintenance. Those items have been forwarded to the next COW agenda. Next, Ms. Hernandez distributed copies of handouts which relate to the King County Housing Authority's Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Also distributed was an announcement which will go to the press regarding the opening of Section 8 Certificate applications. This City of Tukwila Page 4 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 16, 1999 announcement is about opening up the waiting list once again and gives eligible people the opportunity to apply and have their names added to the waiting list. Council President Fenton spoke of a letter received from R. M. Braukus of the Tukwila Pond Park Committee wherein the Committee wishes to notify the City, in writing, that park improvements are complete and ready for final inspection. The Committee requests the Council officially accept their donation of the park construction. The project and all work is free and clear of any debt or claim(s). Mr. Fenton will ensure this letter is copied and distributed to all Councilmembers. Writing a formal letter of thanks will be discussed at the next COW meeting. He also received a letter from Karen Wright on Crime Free Multi- Family Housing. The letter relays John Campbell has been hired to do an in -depth program focusing on recent laws, ordinances and resources specific to Washington State. Due to a conflict, he is requesting a representative to attend the LTA Board meeting on February 18, at 2:30 p.m. Councilmember Mullet reported attendance at the COP meeting on February 10 and will attend the Community Parks Committee meeting on February 17. Councilmember Carter attended a SCATBd meeting today and distributed a written report from that meeting. She noted the Board will send a letter of support for the coalition's project list supporting the distribution of $75 million by a regional agency such as PSRC or TIP. The coalition was formed by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Haggerton noted the final draft of an interlocal agreement was completed at a recent ACC meeting. The agreement should be distributed by the end of February. Additionally, Mr. Haggerton referred to a recent GRAPEVINE article wherein two City employees were mentioned to have submitted ideas for safety improvements related to the City Hall parking lot remodel project. He would like to know the content of the suggestions. Councilmember Linder reported a February 9 Finance Safety Committee meeting. She noted the Chamber of Commerce will appear tomorrow at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. They had appeared at the February 9 meeting in error. Ms. Linder then referred to a Local Enforcement Block Grant for Domestic Violence, in the approximate amount of $58,000.00 and will require a $6,400.00 local match; which, in turn, will require a public hearing. The public hearing date has not yet been set. Next, the Committee began preliminary investigation into raising the gambling tax from 10% to 20 The cap is 20 The Committee is now in the process of gathering information from other jurisdictions. c. Staff: City Administrator McFarland noted an Open House is scheduled on Wednesday, the 17 of February, at 4:00 p.m., in Conference Room #5, regarding the City Hall parking lot expansion project. No formal presentation will be made and the Council was invited to stop by at any time. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 16, 1999 Additionally, he reminded Council they are invited to the Employee Recognition Banquet scheduled for Saturday, February 20, at 5:30 p.m., at the Community Center. d. City Attorney: No report. (7:46 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Haggerton, to take a :05 minute recess before beginning the executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. MISCELLANEOUS: No miscellaneous reports were received. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litiaation/Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(I1 (8:05 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Carter, to extend executive session another :10 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Linder; to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m. John/ W. Rants, Mayor Bobttill kaka Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: j /99