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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-07 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 7, 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. ROLL CALL: 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 Pam Linder. OFFICIALS: Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster, Public Works Director Jim Morrow, Personnel Director Viki Jessop; Parks Recreation Director Don Williams and Associate Planner Nora Gierloff. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Municipal Court Darlene Moore, Court Clerk I -Mary Gass, Court Clerk II Mayor Rants noted neither employee was able to attend. Public Works -Jan Illian, Permit Technician -Jill Mosqueda, Associate Development Engineer Public Works Director James Morrow introduced both employees. Ms. Illian has experience working with Puget Sound Energy and the Cedar River Water Sewer District. Ms. Mosqueda is a native of Seattle who graduated from the University of Washington; and has worked as an Engineer with the Oregon State Department of Transportation. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Community Development Brenda Holt, Permit Coordinator Community Development Director Steve Lancaster introduced the new Permit Coordinator Brenda Holt. Before accepting this position, Brenda served as the City's permit technician for one and one -half years. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: No comments were received. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes: 5/17/99 Regular Minutes; 5/24/99 Special Minutes b. Approval of Vouchers #212090- 212326, in the amt. of $505,432.82 Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: a. Authorize the Mayor to sign three Teamsters Bargaining Unit Contracts (Shops, Supervisory, and Non Supervisory) Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Councilmember Haggerton; to approve all three Teamsters Bargaining Unit contracts. The motion carried 7 -0. b. A resolution adopting Findings, Conclusions and Decision regarding request for hardship waiver, filed by applicant SBD, Inc., under Ordinance No. 1867 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to approve the proposed resolution as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1419 c. A resolution amending petty cash fund amounts Page 2 of 7 June 7, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve the proposed resolution as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1420 d. An ordinance adopting Zoning Code landscape revisions Page 3 of 7 June 7, 1999 Community Development Director Steve Lancaster informed Council they are not to vote on adopting the ordinance at this meeting. Staff wants Council to have one last chance to consider the draft before this item proceeds to a public hearing. Mr. Lancaster asked Council for "any additional changes" on potential issues and the need to have them resolved before a necessary public hearing on the proposed ordinance. Additionally, Mr. Lancaster seeks authorization from the Council to hold a public hearing at the next regular meeting on June 21, 1999. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to postpone the ordinance adopting zoning code landscape revisions until June 21, 1999, to incorporate a public hearing. The motion carried 7 -0. In response to an earlier comment from Councilmember Carter, Associate Planner Nora Gierloff noted the City may make use of the nuisance section of the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) to take action against those businesses who do not maintain their landscaping. Ms. Carter believes it would make sense to reference the nuisance section in the landscape portion of the code. Ms. Gierloff will add such a reference. Ms. Gierloff informed Council, City staff does not do periodic landscape inspections. They are only done on a Request for Action (RFA) basis or other triggers such as citizen complaint or direct knowledge by one of the planners. Next, Ms. Carter sought clarification on an earlier conversation regarding Types II and III Landscapes for residential /commercial fronts. NEW BUSINESS: Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Abacus Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $53,410.00, to perform mechanical and electrical engineering services in connection with Phases II and III of City Hall HVAC project. Councilmember Carter reviewed the history of the project and noted the Utilities Committee recommended approval of the expenditure for improved air conditioning on the second floor of City Hall. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes REPORTS: a. Mayor Page 4 of 7 June 7, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Abacus Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $53,410.00, to perform mechanical and electrical engineering services in connection with Phases II and III of City Hall HVAC project. The motion carried 7 -0. Mayor Rants noted the need to set aside a date for the Council staff budget review in June. Council President Fenton raised the possibility of Council discussing the budget process at another retreat. The Mayor then reported a telephone call from King County Executive Ron Sims today. Mr. Sims would like to bring to conclusion the potential annexation area which includes "the bridge." City and County staffs have worked on this item for one and a half years. Therefore, he suggested a briefing on this item on June 14, at the COW meeting, to inform Councilmembers what is "on the table." This will assist them in their decision to settle this issue or not. Finally, Mayor Rants noted Public Works Director James Morrow was very successful when he went back to the ARPEC meeting. The last time Council met, Mayor Rants informed them $7 million had been taken out of the budget and that Sound Transit had 40% of the budget for regional funds. Mr. Morrow was instrumental in getting the Pacific Highway Project back in the process with $5 million and a recommendation which goes forward to the Puget Sound Regional Council. b. Council Councilmember Duffie reported a problem exists which needs correction at the old Duwamish Fire station. He asked if a gate could be installed across the entrance to prevent driving onto the premises and to eliminate kids from playing on the site. Mayor Rants stated the City could look into gating off the area. Councilmember Carter suggested referring this item to the Finance and Safety Committee so they are kept informed. Finally, Mr. Duffie reported a groundbreaking ceremony at Tukwila Elementary School on Wednesday, June 16, at 10:00 a.m. Another groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m., at Thorndyke Elementary School. Both are set to open in 2000. Councilmember Hernandez reported a May 25 South King County Council of Human Services Forum. On the same day, she attended a REACH Open House at the Tukwila Community Center. Ms. Hernandez also attended a Foster Community Club meeting on City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 7, 1999 May 26; Southwest King County Chamber Education Lunch on June 3; and the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on the same date. Finally, Ms. Hernandez reported on issues discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting this evening. An item of interest is the Committee's recommendation that the TIP public hearing be set on June 21. Council President Fenton attended a Memorial Day celebration at the Flight Center where he gave a speech. Also in attendance were Colonels John McFarland, James Wiley and Robert Morgan. Next, Mr. Fenton reported Ms. Carter has been selected as the new Site Council President "for Foster High School, for the remainder of the [sic] '99 2000 season." Council President Fenton spoke of his concern about the number of important issues Council is dealing with such as transportation issues, Burlington Northern, Sound Transit, Budgets, etc. Another retreat, either local or out of town may be in order as was suggested earlier. Mr. Fenton asked Council if they would be willing to participate in another retreat in July or August to receive detailed information on each of these issues. All Councilmembers spoke in favor of another retreat at a local site. Mayor Rants provided a brief history on the budget review process and why it is important to keep the retreat issues separate from the budget issues. Councilmember Carter agreed, stating some of the issues discussed at the retreat would probably be of an executive session nature, such as potential litigation. The Mayor informed Council Mr. Doerschel is beginning work on the 6 -year forecast and will provide a 10 -year history of the revenues of the City. It will be an educational session for all involved. Council and staff agreed to have a preliminary budget meeting on June 29, 1999, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with dinner being provided. Councilmember Mullet would prefer to see a local, weekend retreat meeting and had no report. Councilmember Carter attended the last Site Council meeting (no date provided). She will attend a Suburban Cities meeting on June 9. A Transit Committee meeting will precede it. At issue with the Transit Committee is the subject of resolving conflicts between PSRC, Sound Transit and other various agencies. Next, Ms. Carter noted that on the Dave Ross Show this morning (radio) an article was referred to from the Seattle Times concerning SeaTac doing a "John" patrol, a "sting operation" on the highway. Dave Ross asked the question, "Is this really necessary aren't there better ways to spend police time and monies. People called in with their various opinions. "John" from Tukwila called in, said Tukwila is taking care of this, and City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 7, 1999 it was not done just by decoy operations. He noted the use of cameras and constant police presence and crime reduction by 80 etc. On the air, "John" (Houde) revealed he was a member of the Highway 99 Action Committee. Councilmember Haggerton reported a June 2 ACC Executive Committee meeting. The same date, he attended a CASE meeting at the Highline School District Administration Office wherein they presented awards /certificates to state representatives and senators for being "so helpful in the pursuit of our third runway activity" at ACC and CASE. Next, Mr. Haggerton noted another presentation at the previously mentioned CASE meeting was by Sharon Nelson. She presented information on Maury Island and the dirt that has been suggested for use if a conveyor belt were used in connection with the construction of the third runway. Issues such as contamination of the dirt and what it would do to the island itself "cut it in half') were discussed. On June 5, Mr. Haggerton spoke with an elementary school principal from the White River School District who was very complimentary of Tukwila's DARE Officers who have been very helpful to their elementary school. Councilmember Linder noted her attendance at a June 3 Human Services Round Table legislative meeting. Two things have come out of that meeting: 1) a proposal by a City of Kent Councilmember for a domestic violence resolution. Ms. Linder suggests this item go to our Finance and Safety Committee on June 15 for review; and then if interest is generated by our Council, Tukwila may want to do a similar resolution; and 2) the City of Renton is sponsoring a forum to help employers learn about opportunities to hire Renton residents making the transition from welfare to work. That forum will take place June 10 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Renton School District headquarters. c. Staff No report. d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe informed Council the Domestic Violence Advocate began work last week. She was hired through Local Law Enforcement Block Grant monies, and is starting at square one. Her focus in the courtroom is on offender accountability rather than just focusing on offering social services. MISCELLANEOUS: No miscellaneous items were offered. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (7:55 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to adjourn to executive session after a :05 minute recess. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (8:08 p.m.) Executive session began. (8:40 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Carter to extend executive session another :15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. ADJOURNMENT: (8:59 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. W. Rants, Mayor liobut Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk for Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 21 /99 Page 7 of 7 June 7, 1999