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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-01 Regular MinutesROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: No comment was received. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 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., and led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Dave Fenton and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder. City Administrator John McFarland, Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe, City Clerk Jane Cantu, Public Works Co- Directors Ross Earnst and James Morrow, Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach, Finance Director Alan Doerschel and Community Development Director Steve Lancaster. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Appointments: Kirstine Whisler. Position #7. Plannine Commission Mayor Rants introduced Ms. Whisler to the Council and relayed the Planning Commission will work on such projects as land use; i.e., zoning and sign code issues. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Duffie to appoint Kirstine Whisler to Position #7, Planning Commission, to fill an unexpired term until March 31, 1999, and subsequent re- appointment to the Commission, with a term to expire on March 31, 2003. The motion carried 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Council President Fenton relayed a letter has been received from the Matheson's regarding surface water runoff. A copy of the correspondence will be provided to the Mayor. He, in turn, will forward same to the Public Works Department. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA: OLD BUSINESS: Motion Accepting the Donation of the Tukwila Pond Park Construction From the Tukwila Pond Park Committee Page 2 of 5 March 1, 1999 a. Approval of Minutes: 2/1/99 2/16/99 b. Approval of Vouchers #210133 210419, in the amount of $1,049,949.78 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton, to accept the donation of the Tukwila Pond Park as is, since the construction is completed. The motion carried 7 -0. Mayor Rants introduced Mr. Braukus and stated it is the Council's pleasure to accept the Park into the City. He then recognized Mr. Braukus for the work he performed in leading the Committee and guiding their performance, soliciting donations, etc. Mr. Brackus thanked the Mayor and Council and stated it was a privilege. He noted the project was not as easy as the Committee thought at the outset; however, continued efforts will provide future generations with a great landmark. NEW BUSINESS: a. A Resolution Appointing a New Representative and Alternate to the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC). Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Carter to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Haggerton; seconded by Duffle, to approve the proposed resolution as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1415 b. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County for Traffic Signal Maintenance. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Haggerton, to authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with King County for traffic signal maintenance. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes REPORTS: a. Mayor: Page 3 of 5 March 1, 1999 Mayor Rants noted his attendance at a Washington State Senate Committee meeting on the gambling issue. He is unsure what the Committee will do with the issue at this point. Testimony was given by Mayors Booth, Tanner, Rants; as well as Mayor Talbott of Spokane. The testimony revealed no apparent adversity to gambling with the exception, as in our case, proliferation. The Gambling Commission has nothing in their by -laws which usurp the Cities ability to control zoning. b. Council: Councilmember Duffie reported his attendance at the Police Explorer's dinner the weekend of February 27. Councilmember Hernandez reported her attendance at the February 25 DARE graduation. She stated the program is very worthwhile and installs confidence in the children. She cannot understand why people actually talk of taking away the program. Ms. Hernandez then reported three items were forwarded to the March 22 COW from tonight's Transportation Committee meeting. Said items included the Supplement to the Harding- Lawson Consulting Agreement for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Access; the Interlocal Agreement with King County, for funding of necessary studies; and the Seattle City Light Energy Smart Agreement. Fourth quarter reports were not considered due to time constraints; therefore, she recommends plenty of time be set aside for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe access issue when forwarded to the COW. Council President Fenton attended a February 24 Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting wherein discussion centered on what will be done when an Economic Executive is hired. The job description for this position (Economic Executive) is nearly complete. He will keep all apprised of the status. Mr. Fenton announced the AWC Conference will be held on June 24 and 25, 1999, in Wenatchee. Councilmembers Hernandez, Carter and Haggerton will attend. Councilmember Mullet had no report. Councilmember Carter attended the AWC Legislative Conference, in Olympia, on February 24 and 25. She was able to meet with all legislators from this District while in Olympia. The gambling issue was discussed with Margarita Prentice. Ms. Carter then reported a March 2 Technical Advisory Committee for SCATBd, where she will meet many of the region's Public Works Directors. Councilmember Haggerton noted he, too, attended the February 24 25 AWC Legislative Conference. This Conference reported the largest attendance ever. Mr. Haggerton noted City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 March 1, 1999 Ms. Prentice was complimentary of Mayor Rants' testimony as it related to the gambling issue. All House and Senate Bills were followed both days by he and Councilmember Carter. Senate Bill #5229, (SB5229), Washington Main Street Act, was broadened to cover economic development assistance to cities with a population of less than 20,000. A close eye will be kept on this issue to ensure the smaller cities receive an advantage. Another issue, emphasized by Governor Locke, was the Endangered Species Act, the salmon recovery and related issues. Governor Locke noted the Federal Government has laid down the edict that if the States do not take charge and set their own destinies in this area, the government will provide them. Finally, Mr. Haggerton reported a majority of those persons he and Councilmember Carter spoke with were in favor of the City of Tukwila's position relative to the Sound Transit issue. Councilmember Carter raised one piece of legislature which could potentially be important to Tukwila is the "Buildables Land." Unfortunately, Senator Julia Patterson is in favor of this because she believes it would be good for affordable housing. It could, however, be a "big hit" to the City. Ms. Carter is in favor of having Planning staff contact the senator for further information. Mayor Rants noted the Suburban Cities Association is opposed to this legislation, as is AWC. Councilmember Linder also attended the DARE graduation on February 25. She reported a meeting is set on March 4 for the Domestic Violence Task Force. As it relates to the Union Gospel Mission, Ms. Linder reported their Program Coordinator and Director went with the Police to clean up Tukwila's "tent" City. Fifteen (15) men are currently at the shelter with only one being referred by the Police. Next, Ms. Linder reported her attendance at the Human Services Roundtable meeting on February 23. Seattle Mayor Paul Schell also attended. She will give an in -depth report on that issue at the Community Parks Committee meeting tomorrow (March 2). c. Staff: City Administrator John McFarland reported Council may receive an Action Call Letter from AWC relating to the Land/Water Conservation Fund Bill. AWC is seeking assistance from member cities in lobbying at the NLC for the distribution of the proceeds from the Land /Water Conservation Fund. The fund is used for acquisition of local urbans open space, (e.g., ball fields, play fields, park land, etc.), and was depleted significantly in the 1980's and is now being restored and is again in the Presidential Budget. AWC is asking cities to sign a declaration to Slade Gorton in support of the legislation. Next, Mr. McFarland relayed Suburban Cities Association has a position opening on the City Light Board which is being vacated by the City of Bellevue. Mayor Rants noted this would be a position on the Rate Board. One City should sit on the Board to represent the five (5) suburban cities. Mayor Rants will return to the Council with a recommendation. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes d. City Attorney: Mr. Noe reported preparation of a confidential memorandum to Council regarding legal issues surrounding gambling. Said memorandum will be distributed. MISCELLANEOUS: Michelle Driano, Sabev Corporation, 101 Elliott Ave. W.. Seattle, extended an invitation to Council on a our of the International Gateway Corporate Park. The structures are coming together well. The tour is not yet scheduled, but may take place in mid March. (7:40 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Linder, to adjourn to executive session for an approximate :60 minute session on Land Use Issues and an approximate :30 minute session on litigation issues. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a. Land Use Issues (approx. :60 minutes) b. Litigation Issues (approx. :30 minutes) Page 5 of 5 March 1, 1999 (8:47 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet to extend this portion of executive session another :30 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. (9:20 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet to extend this portion executive session another :15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. ADJOURNMENT: (10:15 p.m.) After considering both items on the executive session agenda, and having no action to report, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Rants. Jo !(r W. Rants, Mayor //a/a.0 gobai &4eA, Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: /5 /99