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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-21 Regular MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 21, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 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 Pam Linder. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster, Associate Planner Nora Gierloff; Police Chief Keith Haines; Public Works Director Jim Morrow and Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker. PROCLAMATIONS: Proclamation thanking Tom Kilburg, Master Police Officer I, for his outstanding service and dedication to the City of Tukwila upon his retirement. Police Chief Keith Haines thanked Officer Kilburg for his many years of dedicated, quality service to the citizens of Tukwila. Chief Haines noted Mr. Kilburg gave his best everyday in all he did. Whatever job was undertaken by the Officer, it was done right and with integrity. Mayor Rants noted Officer Kilburg brought leadership and guidance to the department and to the City. The Mayor relayed he is sorry to see that leadership and guidance leave as Officer Kilburg moves on. The Mayor then read the proclamation and presented a framed copy to Mr. Kilburg. Mr. Kilburg said he has enjoyed his years with the department and reviewed some of his major accomplishments. He told of his and his wife's plans and thanked everyone for their well wishes. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: No comments or correspondence were received. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes June 7, 1999 b. Approval of Vouchers #212327 212611, in the amount of 780,037.59 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes c. Accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center Water Damage Restoration Project with McBride Construction Co.; and authorizing release of retainage (Final cost of project $83,310.89) It was moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to approve the consent agenda as presented.* Discussion: Councilmember Hernandez moved to amend the consent agenda by moving item c to New Business. The motion to amend the consent agenda carried 7 -0. The motion to approve the consent agenda as amended carried 7 -0. BID AWARD: Page 2 of 6 June 21, 1999 Award a contract to Lourie Construction Co., in the amount of $175,079.49 for the 1999 Small Drainage Program It was moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to award a contract to Lourie Construction Co., in the amount of 175,079.49, for the 1999 Small Drainage Program. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: a. An ordinance adopting zoning code landscape revisions: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CITY ZONING REGULATIONS AS CODIFIED AT TITLE 18 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, CREATING NEW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (7:21 p.m.) Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Nora Geirloff presented the ordinance to Council and called for any questions. There were no questions from Council. There were no citizen questions or comments. (7:23 p.m.) Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to approve the proposed ordinance as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1872 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. A resolution approving the 2000 -2005 Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD (7:24 p.m.) Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Page 3 of 6 June 21, 1999 Public Works Director Jim Morrow reminded Council the T.I.P. is required by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to be submitted on a yearly basis, covering a 6 -year period, and is strictly related to transportation issues. Kim Adams Pratt, P. O. Box 140, Kent. WA. sought clarification and /or an explanation as to project #6 listed within the T.I.P., as it relates to Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF). Mr. Morrow responded by stating it is a project identified for the future. No funds for the project have been received to date. Three million dollars is an estimate, at this time, to cover design, engineering costs and construction. In response to a question from Council, Mr. Morrow relayed funds have been promised from BNSF should the City choose to go forward with the project. Additionally, he reiterated no monies have been received. (7:28 p.m.) Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed resolution. It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffle; to approve the proposed resolution as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1421 NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion regarding changing the name of So. 154 Street to "Southcenter Boulevard and changing 57 Ave. So., to "Southcenter Parkway Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach reviewed the history of the issue and answered questions posed by the Council. It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffle; to have the item return in the form of a resolution adopting the name changes as proposed; with each change receiving its own resolution. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 June 21, 1999 b. A resolution setting a public hearing date in response to a petition for vacation of a portion of So. 158 St. and Military Road to So. 160 St. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF SOUTH 158 STREET FROM MILITARY ROAD TO APPROXIMATELY 675 FEET EASTERLY, AND MILITARY ROAD FROM SOUTH 158 STREET TO APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET SOUTHERLY It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. The title of the proposed resolution was read by City Administrator John McFarland. Further it was moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to approve the proposed resolution as read.* Discussion ensued. It was noted this is a quasi-judicial action and therefore will not be referred to any committee. A detailed map will be provided at the next hearing on this issue. The motion to approve the proposed resolution carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1422 c. Accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center Water Damage Restoration Project with McBride Construction Co.; and authorizing release of retainage (Final cost of project $83,310.89) It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center Water Damage Restoration Project with McBride Construction Co., and authorize the release of retainage. Discussion ensued regarding reimbursements for expended funds. Public Works Director Morrow explained the City is seeking every avenue to be reimbursed for funds expended in connection with this item. He noted the City's insurance company relayed this was an accident wherein a provision for reimbursement of costs exists. Councilmembers agreed they would like to see a memorandum from Mr. Morrow or other City staff when it is learned how much money the City will recover from this incident. The motion to accept the project as complete and release retainage was approved 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Rants had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. Council Page 5 of 6 June 21, 1999 Councilmember Duffie reported a future problem will arise with parking in connection to construction at two local -area elementary schools. After some discussion, it was agreed the City may contact the schools to alert them we are willing to partner with them on this issue. Additionally, the item was referred to the Transportation Committee. Councilmember Hernandez distributed minutes of the May 18 REACH meeting. She also noted a REACH open house occurred on May 25 and provided pictures from the event. Finally, she noted receipt of a telephone call from a senior citizen who believes golfing fees at Foster Golf Links are too high. Council President Fenton noted attendance at a June 17 Southwest King County 2000 meeting as well as an upcoming June 23 Apartment Managers Network meeting. Councilmember Mullet attended a Cascade Water Alliance meeting June 16 and a Part 150 meeting for Boeing on June 23. He will attend the June 22 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. Councilmember Carter distributed notes on a recent SCATBd meeting. She gave some highlights from that meeting. Next, she reported attendance at the June 17 Southwest King County 2000 meeting. She noted Mayor Rants did a very good job when interviewed for a video entitled The RTA: Regional Decision, Local Issues. This is a pilot for a local, community- issues type of TV program, with the focus of the first edition being on light rail. Also at that meeting, Virginia Gunby noted the Cities' comprehensive plans must be updated by the year 2002. On June 16, Ms. Carter attended the groundbreaking ceremony at Tukwila Elementary. She will also attend the AWC Conference June 22 through 25. Finally, Ms. Carter mentioned the City had received a letter from the Pew Partnership denying our application for "Wanted: Solutions for America." Councilmember Haggerton reminded Council of the upcoming AWC Conference June 22 through June 25, 1999. Councilmember Linder reported attendance at the June 15 Finance and Safety Committee meeting as well as a Union Gospel Mission meeting. She reported on the intake of residents for May 15 through June 15. A total of nine (9) men were referred. The City breakdown was as follows: Kent (2), SeaTac, Auburn, Federal Way, Boulevard Park, Des Moines, South Seattle and Tukwila. The Mission has a total of 33 residents at this time. On June 17, Ms. Linder attended her first meeting on the Joint Recommendations Committee for Suburban Cities and she enjoyed it. Housing is a big issue. She noted the King County Consortium is hosting a luncheon and press conference on King County's Housing Finance Program on July 7. King County is once again saying a possibility exists that CDBG funds will be cut due to a congressional proposed spending cap. Tukwila sent a letter stating appreciation for those CDBG funds. We may, however, wish to do a follow up letter furthering our support for said funds and noting how important they are to various cities. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes The most recent Highway 99 cleanup efforts took place on Saturday, June 19. Five people showed. The Union Gospel Mission men did not show as scheduled. She invited the employees of Block Buster Video to the next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Mullet was part of a recent meeting at the police firing range. They took part in a tour and had the opportunity to observe what goes on. He noted there may be "things" which can be done to decrease the reported noise and suggested a person with acoustical experience should be brought in to assist. Council President Fenton reminded Council of the July 14 Council Retreat at the Embassy Suites. Council agreed to begin at 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Duffie will not be present. Council was then reminded of the June 29 budget review meeting. It was moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to adjourn to executive session after a :05 minute recess. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (8:17 p.m.) Executive session began. (8:40 p.m.) Hernandez; carried 7 -0. (8:50 p.m.) Hernandez; carried 7 -0. ADJOURNMENT: John It was moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded to provide for another :10 minutes of time for executive It was moved by Councilmember Duffie; to provide for another :15 minutes of time for (9:02 p.m.) It was moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to adjourn. The motion carried 7 -0. Rants, Mayor Reba' /-1 eA Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 7 C 6 /99 Page 6 of 6 June 21, 1999 by Councilmember session. The motion seconded by Councilmember executive session. The motion