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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-04-05 Regular MinutesROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 5, 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 Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder. City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Public Works Director James Morrow; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach and Police Chief Keith Haines. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Community Oriented Policing Citizen Advisory Board Annual Report Members of the Community Oriented Policing Citizen Advisory Board were present to make the first annual report of the Board. The Board was established under ordinance #1729 and its purpose was outlined by Chairman Richard Simpson. In addition to Chairman Simpson, other members present included John Hood, Greg Katz, Keith Haines, Vince Hayes, Ron Johnson, Bob Cominsky, Christine Smith, and John Stevens. New programs such as the Crime Fax Network were introduced and explained to Council. These programs benefit citizens and the business community at the same time. The goals of the Board were discussed by various members which include the identifying of community partners willing to assist the police department and getting every police officer and administrative personnel involved in the community policing work. This fits the concept of people working together to find solutions. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. Presentation of the First Annual Community Policing Awards Page 2 of 9 April 5, 1999 Greg Katz presented the First Annual Community Policing Awards to Police Officer Lisa Mills and the head of the Citizens Patrol, Roy Stienauer. Ms. Mills serves as the DARE officer and School District Liaison at Showalter and TAC team bike officer who works with the public on a daily basis. Mr. Stienauer is the head of the Highway 99 Citizens Patrol and Volunteers at the Neighborhood Resource Center. He was also an active recruiter and ambassador to the Citizens Patrol program. Councilmember Carter presented copies of a brochure entitled Crime Free Futures. This brochure was distributed at a recent South King County Youth Violence Prevention Committee meeting wherein this project was a main topic for conversation. Councilmembers gave thanks and stated their appreciation for these two individuals and the efforts they put forth. c. Presentation of Site Plan Progress of Tukwila Village Mike Ragsdale was present to provide a status report on the pilot project on Tukwila International Boulevard. Fred McConkey was previously selected as the developer to participate in the pilot project. Recently, site design has been the focus of their efforts. Included therewith are the duties of addressing issues raised during a community forum, address issues raised by the Youth Council and to address economic matters to ensure the project is economically feasible. The presentation included a recommendation of a final project configuration for input from Council. Mr. Ragsdale informed Council that Mr. McConkey has not acquired all properties potentially involved with the project despite the fact a representation is made thereon. Brian Sullivan, Mithune Partners, reviewed the site plan as it currently stands. Mr. Sullivan presented 4 different drawings /sketches which represent the proposed site plan, a section of the streetcape, a sketch/quick demonstration view showing proposed 48 units /condos above buildings and a proposed office building to be located where Fantasy Express currently stands. Fred McConkey, developer, thanked Mr. Ragsdale and Mr. McFarland for their assistance thus far and Mr. Sullivan for the designs. In summarizing the site plan, Mr. McConkey stated it will "work well." Next, Mr. McConkey summarized some of the tasks which must now follow which include obtaining estimates from contractors; preparing financial pro -forma data, preparation of a pilot project agreement outlining duties, obtaining project financing, City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes project leasing, refined drawings, preparation of working drawings, submitting of permits and actual construction. Council expressed appreciation for Ragsdale, McConkey and Sullivan for their progress, work and presentations. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS: a. Proclamation Designating April 5, 1999, as Foster Debate Team Dav Foster High School Debate Coach Don Garnand thanked Mayor Rants and the Council for recognizing the team's efforts for a second time. The team will take its fourth trip to the National Forensics Leagues Debate Tournament. Five students will participate in that trip to Peoria Arizona, on June 13 through 20. Next, Mr. Garnand recognized Foster High School, the school district, the entire associated student body (ASB), school officials and Ron Lamb. Mr. Lamb has served as a volunteer assistant coach and right -hand man. b. Appointments to Human Services Advisory Board 2) Marie White, Business Community Representative, Position #6, Term to expire April 30, 2002 Page 3 of 9 April 5, 1999 1) Gwendolyn Townsend, Citizen Representative, Position #4, Term to expire April 30, 2002 Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan introduced Ms. Townsend and noted she was the 1997 Washington State Mother of the Year. Ms. Townsend is also active with foster care and adoption issues. She also serves as a child and family advocate in addition to working as a guardian ad litem. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Duffle; to appoint Gwendolyn Townsend to position #4 of the Human Services Advisory Board with a term set to expire on April 30, 2002. The motion carried 7 -0. Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan also introduced Ms. Marie White, a family law attorney in Tukwila. Ms. White is concerned with giving back to the community and has done so in the past by serving as an educator with the Domestic Violence Task Force. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to appoint Marie White to position #6 of the Human Services Advisory Board with a term set to expire on April 30, 2002. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Page 4 of 9 April 5, 1999 Nancy Damon. Southwest Kine County Chamber of Commerce, presented a perpetual plaque to be hung at City Hall. The plaque contains a header that reads, "Thanks for making a difference on Tukwila International Boulevard." The recipient for March was Tukwila Citizens Patrol person Dottie English. Jesse Woods. 3924 So. 117 Tukwila. inquired as to the status of an earlier concern regarding the firing range in his neighborhood and blatant violations which occur there. Councilmember Linder informed Mr. Woods the item is set to be considered at the April 20 Community Affairs Parks Committee meeting and invited him to that meeting. Joanne McManus. 5610 So. 133 Tukwila, thanked the Council for closing the roads in her Foster Point neighborhood. The crime rate has gone down and the children are now more free to play. The neighbors in her area are thankful for the closure. Pat Molara, owner of Western Cascade, Tukwila, requested Council postpone the April 12 public hearing regarding road restriction on 42 Ave. and So. 124 He will be out of town that week and would like to attend the hearing. Tom Isom, Director of Intermodal Operations, Burlineton Northern Santa Fe, requested Council postpone the April 12 public hearing regarding road restriction on So. 124 Due to scheduling conflicts, Mr. Ison is unable to attend. He believes it critical to be in attendance. Mr. McFarland confirmed notice of the hearing has already been sent out to approximately 600 residents and businesses. Jesse Woods, 3924 So. 117 Tukwila. noted for the record that Highway 99 improvements have made things much better. Pat Molara, Western Cascade, agreed to pay postage costs if the hearing would be reset and thus requiring a new mailing. Mayor Rants inquired of the Council. Collectively, they agreed to hold the public hearing on the 12 of April and continue it to the 19 of April for additional comment and /or input. Bob Cominskv, Tukwila resident, requested an update from Council on the RTA. Mayor Rants told Mr. Cominsky the City needs to know the residents still support the City's position. Additionally, nothing has changed in terms of decisions. The Mayor said Sound Transit must hear the voices of the citizens. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Council President Fenton noted he received and will forward one letter from John H. Bruns. Councilmember Hernandez received an e -mail from Vera Griffin, 14488 58 Ave. So. Regarding a potential landscaping problem/code violation. Copies will be made and distributed to Council and responsible staff CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes: 3/15/99 Regular Mta.: 3/22/99 Special Mta. b. Approval of Vouchers #210711 211095. in the amt. of $980.812.04 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Authorize Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Tukwila School District for School Plavfield Improvements NEW BUSINESS: a. Comprehensive Plan Amendments Briefing Page 5 of 9 April 5, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Tukwila School District for school playfield improvements. The motion carried 7 -0. Associate Planner Rebecca Fox briefly reviewed the revised process to follow in considering proposed comprehensive plan amendments; the proposed amendments; and requested guidance from the Council on how they would like to conduct the public meeting on April 12. Decisions from the April 12 meeting may be made at a subsequent, regular meeting of the City Council as no decision may be made at the Committee of Whole meeting. A Special meeting may also be called if so desired by the Council. City Attorney Noe noted the hearing on the 12 is not a quasi judicial proceeding; however, certain elements of the hearing could result in a quasi judicial process and thus cautioned Council to be cautious when speaking of these items to citizens. b. An Ordinance Relating to Consuming or Possessing Alcohol in Public Places AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHGITON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1677, City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes §5, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 8.03.030, RELATING TO CONSUMING OR POSSESSING ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 6 of 9 April 5, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. The title of the proposed ordinance was read by City Attorney Bob Noe. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve the proposed ordinance as presented. Discussion ensued with Councilmembers Duffle, Hernandez and Linder speaking in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Citizens Anna Bernhard, Joanne McManus, Victoria Johnson and Nancy Lamb all spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Carter suggested reports be made to the Community Affairs Parks Committee on the monitoring of the course by the City and what the concessionaire proposes as it relates to training (even if it has already taken place). Council President Fenton agreed. *Mayor Rants called for a roll -call vote. City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. 1) Duffie No 2) Hernandez No 3) Fenton Yes 4) Mullet Yes 5) Carter Yes 6) Haggerton Yes 7) Linder No The motion carried 4 -3, in favor of the ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1869 c. Tourism Marketing Program Contract for Services between City of Tukwila Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Finance Director Alan Doerschel introduced Ms. Nancy Damon as new Executive Director of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. He noted many things are in the works already toward the goals of tourism and marketing. Moved by Councilmember Carter; second by Councilmember Linder, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Tourism Marketing Program contract for services between the City of Tukwila and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes REPORTS: a. Mayor Councilmember Haggerton had no report. Page 7 of 9 April 5, 1999 Mayor Rants met with the Green River /Duwamish Forum on March 31 wherein they discussed how to fund the regional needs assessment $230 million worth of projects in King County. The Mayor and Council President met today with the South County Journal Editorial Board. They answered questions relative to the City's position with Sound Transit. The South County Journal has been supportive of Tukwila's position. They, too, are a firm believer this is a regional, South County issue. Without having a light rail station at Tukwila's urban center, the mass transit center is unusable by the majority of the South County population. Finally, Mayor Rants reported the Highway 99 Action Committee letter regarding Sound Decisions continuing their fight was supplied today. He encouraged Council to read it. b. City Council Councilmember Fenton had no report. Councilmember Hernandez attended a recent Equity Diversity Commission meeting wherein their participation level with Tukwila Days was discussed. Council President Fenton attended a Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting on March 31. He and others on the board are excited about the directions in which Tukwila is heading and the potential differences they can make. Councilmember Mullet will attend a Community Affairs and Parks and Part 150 meeting on Tuesday, April 6. Councilmember Carter attended a Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting on March 24. She noted there is now a food and clothing bank housed at the Methodist Church. The church is seeking volunteers in order to maintain set hours of operation. Carter also attended a March 24 Foster Community Club meeting where Dustin Washington spoke. Next, she noted her participation on the interview team for the Foster High School Principal position. Councilmember Linder attended a Human Services Roundtable meeting in Olympia recently. They sat in the Rules Committee building where it was the first time both City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes c. Staff d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: a. Land Use Issue :30 minutes (9:40 p.m.) Executive session began. Page 8 of 9 April 5, 1999 houses were invited to sit at the table. It was a non partisan meeting, which was very worthwhile, and all were allowed to speak. Ms. Linder attended the April 1 Domestic Violence Task Force meeting. She would love to see new Human Services Commissioner Marie White attend as so many of the questions raised are of a legal nature. Ms. White, attending the April it 1 meeting, spoke for one hour on the resources and procedures for women and families of domestic violence. The Apartment Managers Network annual dinner meeting will be held April 7, at 6:00 p.m., at the Tukwila Community Center. Mayor Rants reported on a letter received by the City Attorney, from BNSF Property and Transactions attorney, Dennis W. Wilson. Said letter, concerning the proposed restricted closure on So. 124 noted the street, "provides the only reasonable access to BNSF's Hub Center." The Mayor noted this letter lays out BNSF's position. Said letter will be copied and distributed to Council. (9:35 a.m.) Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to take a :05 minute recess and reconvene to executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. (10:10 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to extend this portion of the Executive session for another :15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. Pending Litigation :30 minutes (10:30 p.m.) Consideration of this item began. No action was taken as a result of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT: (10:52 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Council President Fenton to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. W. Rants, Mayor Pkoltai f 4a Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 7 /%/99 Page 9 of 9 April 5, 1999