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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-19 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL July 19, 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 Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pam Linder. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe, City Clerk Jane Cantu, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster, Public Works Director Jim Morrow and Associate Planner Moira Bradshaw. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Nikolay Kvasnyuk, Partnership Specialist, U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. 909 First Ave.. Room 430, Seattle. presented Council with information relative to the United States Census 2000. Mr. Kvasnyuk spoke to the importance of taking the census and participating therein. The partnership specialist informed Council that all information gathered from households around the Country is completely confidential and every person counts; regardless of citizenship status (legal vs. illegal immigrants, etc.). Moreover, Mr. Kvasnyuk sought the assistance of the City Council with the Census 2000 project by way of spreading the word and making known the process is important and safe in terms of privacy. Councilmember Hernandez expressed interest in receiving 10 additional copies of the information kit provided to Council for presentation at an Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. Southwest Kina County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Nancy Damon was present and introduced new Community Relations Liaison, Ms. Kate Los Leben, and asked Council and staff to welcome Ms. Leben when she is in and around City Hall. Joanne McManus, 5610 SW 133 St., voiced concern over poor Cable TV service in her neighborhood. She stated it is the only service available in that area and is often not operating City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 July 19, 1999 properly or down altogether. She asked if Council could place pressure on TCI for improved service. Mayor Rants referred this item to Public Works Director Jim Morrow. Ms. McManus also asked Council to place a sign in the Foster Park area advising against hitting golf balls in the park. It is dangerous, as children are present. Mayor Rants referred this issue to Parks Director Don Williams. CONSENT AGENDA: BID AWARD a. Approval of Minutes July 6, 1999 b. Approval of Vouchers— #212834 213146, in the amount of $875,137.05 c. Accept as complete the CBD Sidewalk and Tree Improvements project with Gary Merlino Construction Co.; authorize release of retainage. (Final cost of project: $1,232,387.94) d. Approve Part I, Phase I, Public Works Department Reorganization e. Authorize Mayor to sign the 2000 -2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement f. Authorize Mayor to sign the 2000 -2002 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Interlocal Agreement Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda items as presented. The motion carried. 7 -0. Award a contract to Philip Environmental Services in the amount of $535,007.04, for the City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project Moved by Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Mullet, to award a contract to Philip Environmental Services in the amount of $535,007.04, for the City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project. The motion carried. 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Bergstrom Final Plat Approval City Attorney Bob Noe administered an oath to those who would testify. (7:14 p.m.) Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Associate Planner Moira Bradshaw provided Council with an overview of the project. The subdivision in question is located on the western ridge of Tukwila hill between 57 Ave. So. and So. 150 St.; has 21 lots and four tracts which were approved by the City Council in January, 1998. The City is being asked now to accept the improvements and allow the plat to be recorded so the lots may be sold and developed. The applicant has put forth a bond for $96,000.00 to cover remaining necessary improvements, consisting primarily of landscaping. Clarification was made that the lots have been renumbered from those in the preliminary plat. The lot previously numbered 18 is now 12; and the lot previously numbered 19 is now 11. The new surveyor believed this to be a proper sequence. It was agreed the change would be City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (7:23 p.m.) Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. Page 3 of 12 July 19, 1999 referenced in the findings and conclusions. It was also agreed no resolution was needed for final plat approval. The only requirement is a motion approving the plat by the Council, which gives the Mayor authorization to sign any necessary items in connection with recording the items with the King County Records section. The applicant, Mike Davis, was present to answer questions from Council. Councilmember Carter assumed Mr. Davis had the "final asphalt" at the location. Mr. Davis answered affirmatively. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to adopt the findings and conclusions of the staff report and approve the final plat with the lot numbers being amended to include the numbers in the final plat or some corresponding numbers to the preliminary plat, so there is coordination between the two. The motion carried. 7 -0. (7:24 p.m.) Councilmember Carter left Council Chambers after a vote on this item. b. A petition for vacation of a portion of S. 158 St. and Military Rd. to S. 160 St. (7:25 p.m.) Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. City Attorney Bob Noe administered an oath to those who would testify. Public Works Director Jim Morrow made staff presentation on this issue. He noted the applicant is Sterling Realty Organization (SRO). SRO filed their petition for street vacation on May 28, 1999; and are now asking Council to make a decision with regard to their petition to vacate a right of way, as outlined on a large aerial photograph. The property involves So. 158 and a portion of Military Road. There are approximately 47,800 square feet of property; bounded by Highway 518 to the north; Tukwila International Boulevard to the west; 160 to the south and 42 Ave. to the east. It traverses primarily undeveloped property at this time. SRO wishes to build a parking lot (off -site park -n -ride for the airport). It is known that when traffic reaches the intersection at 158 and Military Road, it often proceeds through the Lewis and Clark parking lot for direct access onto Tukwila International Boulevard. Currently, there are utilities on the road and the City has identified 158 for a potential site for providing storm water retention and detention facilities for the Gilliam Creek area. Mr. Morrow reviewed the decisional criteria associated with this request and said the only binding aspect of the decision is that there must be compensation presented should this piece of property be vacated at Council's direction. Additionally, he reviewed the conclusions as outlined in the staff report. The road realignment as currently proposed does not meet City design standards. It traverses through sensitive areas (slopes in excess of 15 The City recommends an independent appraisal to determine the value for this piece of property. The applicant has provided an appraisal that places a value of approximately $5 to $7 a square foot. There is approximately 47,800 square feet in current roadway. If you subtract realigned square footage proposed, it City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 12 July 19, 1999 would equal about 12,000 to 13,000 additional square feet the City would be compensated for. The City believes this may undervalue the property; thus, the desire for an independent appraisal. Councilmember Haggerton asked if the street vacation were approved, is the City Council also approving the end -use which is currently being suggested. City Attorney Bob Noe stated this hearing is limited to the street vacation issue. Councilmember Mullet said he could attest to the truthfulness of Mr. Morrow's earlier statement regarding use of the Lewis Clark parking lot. Mr. Mullet asked if this street vacation would limit that use. Mr. Morrow answered in the affirmative. Michael Aippersbach, P. 0. Box 95329, Seattle, 98145-2429. Planning and Development Consultant, appeared on behalf of SRO and Quick Park. Also present with him were David Schooler, President of SRO; Gary Beck, proposed Owner and Operator of the Quick Park and George Reynolds from Perteet Engineering. Mr. Aippersbach reviewed the contents of a letter written to Council and received on July 13, 1999. The letter contains information regarding the street vacation; proposed Quick -Park facility (approximately 1,197 parking stalls) and outlines the benefits to the City and to SRO. Council was provided a copy of said correspondence at this meeting. Additionally, Aippersbach reported that as part of the proposal, SRO is also proposing realignment of So. 158 To do that, Council must formally vacate the existing So. 158 To clarify the status of the private roadway, Mr. Aippersbach reported that if a person were to extend a line across Old Military Road from So. 158, all things north to Highway 99 have been vacated and have not been legal rights of way since July, 1965. It is a private roadway that is used by many people. He stated continued use of that road is probably not a good idea and would potentially create liability issues for both the user and SRO. He stated the proposed street vacation facilitates the off airport parking facility. That facility would generate approximately $80,000 to $120,000 per year under the new parking tax, approved by the City Council in December, 1998. Those dollars would be marked for roadway improvements for the City, so this is a win -win opportunity for the City and the property owner. Mr. Aippersbach reported the project as being supported by Laurel Estates Condominiums after meeting twice with that group to discuss the project, residents' concerns and design modifications made to accommodate them. The residents were "generally in support" due to 24- hour security and a fence and landscaping between their properties. A meeting was also held with Fellowship Bible Church where the subject was made known. There was an attempt to contact the Shelley South Condominium ownership, however, no response was received. Although they do not want to become "caught up" in the timing with how the City will resolve all issues, SRO is prepared to submit a reasonable easement for the stream corridor as it relates to the detention facility for Gilliam Creek. The easement would provide access for the City to protect the watershed, reduce erosion and to reduce downstream flooding. SRO has brought in an environmental consultant to speak with the City to discuss conceptual solutions regarding the detention facility. Mr. Aippersbach stated a regional detention facility in City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Ouestions /Discussion from Council. Page 5 of 12 July 19, 1999 the existing right of way is problematic as there is no direct access, except by a future easement. It is clear from his perspective that the easement for the channel is a workable situation. Ms. Hernandez asked about the 24 -hour security. Mr. Aippersbach stated there would exist limited ingress and egress onto the property with TV camera surveillance monitoring the lot 24 hours per day. He then noted a representative, Pat Payton, expressed support on behalf of Laurel Estates Condominiums. Councilmember Mullet, referring to the short-cut used to access the hardwood store in the areas, etc., asked if any study was done on the amount of the neighborhood residents who actually use the road to access the theater. People living in that area would not go up to Highway 99, come back in front and access the store they simply come in the back way. Mr. Aippersbach noted citizens are not supposed to access 158 or 160 through the SRO property. They have no legal right to do so. Mr. Mullet states SRO's parking lot fronts on 158 and there is a road that goes into the main entrance of the theater. Aippersbach stated they planned for people to come down to 160 and enter onto that driveway further to the west. Further explanation from Aippersbach revealed access to the new operation would be off 160 onto Military Road; not through the SRO parking lot. In fact, a drop off in elevation and rockery walls would be erected so access was not possible. Councilmember Mullet then asked if any traffic studies were done on the intersection of So. 160 and Military Road (the new access) on potential impacts due to the broad curves and limited sight distances. The answer was no actual numbers exist on that right now, but there are plans to obtain them. Cathy Soelter, Nine Link Bellevue Drive, Suite 113, Bellevue, 98005, property manager for the owner of Sunny Dale Garden Apartments, located next to the proposed street location, said her property was not notified of the proposed street vacation and relocation. When she learned of the proposed project, the owners of the property wrote a letter to Council voicing concern. She spoke of that letter and expanded on it. Ms. Soelter said City staff and the applicant presented benefits of the proposed project and she wanted to present its adverse impacts. She raised such concerns as increased traffic noise, increased light; littering; no buffers (noise and sight) and the valuation of the property. Ms. Soelter asked for conditions if the project is allowed. She seeks items such as landscape setbacks, fences, and low- impact lighting along the western boundary. Another concern exists if the project is approved the loss of ability to erect covered parking stalls for the tenants. The property manager stated she would rather have an office building than a parking lot in that area. They would also like to discuss this item further, due to the fact that what is planned could be detrimental to their property. Councilmember Duffie asked how Ms. Soelter learned of tonight's public meeting. She replied notice was received from the City of Tukwila. Councilmember Haggerton requested the record reflect that not all Council received the letter referred to by Ms. Soelter. He was not a recipient. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 12 July 19, 1999 Gary Cowden. Pastor, Bible Fellowship Church. 15820 Military Road South. stated the church is very conservative and normally against any improvements. He did, however, express appreciation to Mr. Aippersbach and his team, who met with church members to explain their plans. The formal position of the church is to oppose proposed development of this area for six (6) reasons. 1. Increased traffic volume. 2. Proximity to manse driveway the parsonage structure owned by the church a single family dwelling unit, where he lives with his family. 3. Routing the street exposes the back section of the manse property four of the five bedrooms would be exposed to the street if the project were approved. 4. Landscaping has been explained inadequately. 5. Without knowledge of the code, there is a question re: enough setback from a property line for a street. 6. A potentially negative impact of the valuation on the manse property loss of equity. The pastor asked if developers, or the City had thought of vacating So. 158 completely from Laurel Estates west and not make it a through street. He opined it would solve many problems. Pastor Cowden, on behalf of the church, would also request conditions if the proposed project were approved. They are interested in a visual and noise barrier as well as a green belt between the new street and church property, including the manse. A visual barrier and a noise barrier would be greatly appreciated. Of concern to the pastor and his family, is the safety aspect of getting out of his garage and onto the street. They would like to see the developer be required to design and construct some sort of safe approach to and from the manse garage. At this point, Mayor Rants asked Mr. Morrow to confirm Council is only dealing with the proposed vacation of the street, not approving the relocation of another street or approving any project. Mr. Morrow answered in the affirmative and noted that Council could attach conditions as a part of the vacation if they so desired. City Administrator John McFarland raised a point of order after speaking with City Attorney. He stated "it's important that you consider the vacation of the right of way and the creation of the other right of way together in a single context. The actual, precise location of the street and it's final design would be left for another session for the Council to consider; but, in essence, what you're doing here is trading right of way and we think that it needs to be done together. So, it should be taken within that context." Councilmember Haggerton reiterated by saying the Council would approve, in theory, the layout of the new street, but not with technical design added to it. Mr. McFarland stated that would be a good way to describe it, "approve in theory that there would be another right of way in the general location that has been proposed by the applicant." Mr. Morrow added that if Council decided they did not want So. 158 as a through street, that is also part of the decision. The City could choose to terminate and not re -align it. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 12 July 19, 1999 After Council President Fenton encouraged those in the audience to speak if they had the desire, City Attorney Bob Noe administered an oath to three others. Dr. Michelle Merfeld. 3810 So. 158 Unit A -3. Tukwila. was not part of the discussion that the Laurel Estates Board had with the developer due to extensive travel in connection with her job. She is one of six unit owners that would face and abut the proposed parking lot. She has concerns about the development as one of many homeowners who are asked for approval of an individual project, in comparison to none other. Other factors of concern include such things as decreased property value and potential health risks from vehicle emissions. Linda Walker. 4024 So. 158 Street. Unit G. Tukwila. Chalet South Condominiums, stated for the record she is on the Board of Directors; and to her knowledge was not approached by SRO regarding this proposal. The President of the Board of Directors nodded in agreement to Ms. Walker's statement. Ms. Walker has a concern with traffic. From her experience around park and rides and airport parking lots, there seems to be much debris, noise, people coming and going day and night, excessive light, and too much traffic in general. These things, she stated, depreciate the value of the homes nearby. She, too, would like to see other options than an park and ride which will operate 24 hours per day. Sue Snahr, 3810 So. 158 Unit #B4, Tukwila, member of the Laurel Estates Condominium Association and prior Board Director, noted there are approximately 6 other condominium association members present this evening. Ms. Spahr stated Ms. Payton had no right to speak for the Board or relay their approval. Even after meeting several times with the developers, the association still has concerns regarding traffic, lighting and property values. The Board did not approve the development as a whole. David Schooler. President of SRO, 600 106 Ave. NE, Bellevue, Suite 200. co- applicant, stated that despite the Boundary Review Board's wishes to incorporate the project site into SeaTac, they chose to annex into Tukwila. Moreover, since that time his property has suffered a downzone so it was more difficult to develop offices. Additionally, they have had proposals shot down for motels; smaller (than currently proposed) parking lots, and a driving range, all adjacent to the apartment buildings. SRO's feeling is they should develop the property as a whole as it seems to suit their interests and those of the City much better. SRO knows vagrants come on to the property and that people dump debris more often than not and believes the current proposal to be a good solution. Mr. Schooler can produce a letter from many residents of Laurel Estates who approve of the project. Most of the issues addressed this evening, he suggested, can be addressed through design and by being sensitive to the concerns. The only property they did not attempt to contact was the apartment buildings. If he is able to obtain names and telephone numbers, he will be in touch. Councilmember Duffle asked if Mr. Schooler was willing to meet the public and hold another meeting to hear from the citizens and if they are on a time limit. Mr. Schooler said they were on a time limit, but are no longer able to build in this building season as it will be too wet. He also would be very happy to meet with the public to discuss the project further. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 12 July 19, 1999 For the record, Councilmember Mullet took exception to the statement that coming in on 158 is not a legitimate access to the theater. Mr. Schooler, as the property owner, firmly believes he is entitled to draw boundaries and curbs and implement them as the City approves them. There are multiple ways into that property, but from 158 it is not a legal, legitimate access. Mr. Schooler then asked if it would be helpful to Council if traffic consultants were asked to come up with an educated number on what the level of service would be if the intersection were there. Mr. Mullet answered in the affirmative. Cathy Soelter. commenting on the City Administrator's earlier point of clarification, stated she does not believe Council can vote to vacate the street without knowing where it's going to be relocated. She cautioned Council against producing a "blank check" in approving the vacation without having definite plans in place. (7:41 p.m.) Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. Council Discussion: Councilmember Hernandez is not prepared to make a decision tonight. She would like to review the staff report and have staff come back with "more information" for the Council. Council President Fenton noted the concerns from the audience and said SRO may want to meet with the public and "shore up some of the things that were not shored up" i.e., Sunnydale and consensus by Laurel Estates. Next, he advised SRO get together with the citizens and get back to Council for a decision. Councilmember Mullet would like information from Mr. Morrow on the possibilities of not having to create a new street if Council decides to dead end it; and what it would do to the traffic that currently uses the street. Secondly, regarding general traffic impacts, Mr. Morrow mentioned Council could handle the ground water and detention problems with what is being proposed. Councilmember Mullet however questions how a new road impacts the people around it and the pollution questions raised which seemed legitimate; but he doesn't know if answers can be obtained before the next hearing. Councilmember Haggerton noted most of the discussion centered around the end use and not the street vacation itself. Additionally, he does not think anyone can guarantee there won't be traffic from 158 Councilmember Linder stated this was a good start to the process and now staff, SRO and the neighbors can get together to discuss the concerns and make more people happy. Councilmember Fenton informed the audience when COW /Regular meetings are held and how the Council meetings are scheduled. He told them they could set themselves "up in that respect to come back before" the Council at one of those meetings. He concluded by saying, "it'll look like sometime in August that we'll get together." (7:46 p.m.) Councilmember Carter returned and sought clarification on the hearing being closed while information was still due. City Attorney Bob Noe advised the public hearing would have to be re- opened. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to re -open the public hearing. The motion carried. 6 -0. (Councilmember Carter abstained from voting due to absence during public hearing.) Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to "continue the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting by the City Clerk and notify all the people in attendance and the public when that continuation is going to be for the purposes of allowing additional testimony. The co- applicant said he could produce a letter with signatures and I'm sure the other side of the issue can produce more testimony." The motion carried. 6 -0. (Councilmember Carter abstained from voting due to absence during public hearing.) Mayor Rants asked Mr. Morrow to address a couple of issues "next time" such as what the landscape width would be on the street as well as the setback for the development. Councilmember Haggerton reminded all in attendance not to speak on this issue amongst one another or the public as it is a quasi-judicial issue. (8:50 p.m.) Moved by Mayor Rants; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to take a :05- minute recess. The motion carried. 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign a consultant contract with Perteet Engineering in the amount of $85,500.00 for the Tukwila International Boulevard High Flow Bypass Storm System Design (9:01 p.m.) Mayor Rants reconvened the meeting. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant contract with Perteet Engineering, in the amount of $85,000.00 for the Tukwila International Boulevard High Flow Bypass Storm System Design. The motion carried. 7 -0. b. An ordinance authorizing a property transfer agreement and an option agreement in connection with the acquisition of property and property rights in the vicinity of Tukwila International Boulevard, formerly Pacific Highway; authorizing and directing the appropriate officials to execute those agreements; ratifying and confirming prior acts; and making fund balance transfers and expenditure provisions in the General Fun. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING A PROPERTY TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND AN OPTION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE VICINITY OF TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, FORMERLY PACIFIC HIGHWAY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THOSE AGREEMENTS; RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING PRIOR ACTS; MAKING FUND BALANCE TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURE PROVISIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 9 of 12 July 19, 1999 Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried. 7 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Page 10 of 12 July 19, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to approve the ordinance as read.* Discussion ensued. Councilmembers stated citizens have spoken regarding the need for changes and improvements on the highway and this is the beginning of a major commitment by the Council and City displaying their commitment to achieving the wishes of the citizens. *The motion carried. 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1876 c. A resolution ratifying three amendments to the Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) Interlocal Agreement. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO RATIFY THE THREE AMENDMENTS TO THE CASCADE WATER ALLIANCE (CWA) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to have the resolution read by title only. The motion carried. 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to approve the resolution as read. The motion to approve the resolution carried. 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION 1426 REPORTS: a. Mayor: Mayor Rants announced he would depart for Washington D.C. at 6:20 a.m. on July 20 to once again meet with the congressional delegation on transit issues. b. City Council: Councilmember Duffie stated Council and staff were doing a great job with respect to transit issues and urged them to keep moving forward with their efforts. Councilmember Hernandez attended a July 13 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting wherein Michelle Driano was the June "Thanks for Making a Difference Award" and David Sabey was the July award winner. Next, Ms. Hernandez reported her attendance at the Transportation Committee meeting this evening wherein they considered a very small agenda. Council President Fenton reported the City Council mid -year retreat on July 14. He stated it was a good opportunity for the Council to catch up and get informed on the various issues the City is facing at this time. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 12 July 19, 1999 Councilmember Mullet announced the Community Affairs and Parks meeting for July 20 has been canceled. Councilmember Carter met with Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry last week with regard to the proposed Rental Dwelling Ordinance. Ms. Carter, Mr. Fenton and Ms. Linder will all meet with Randy Bannecker, Government Relations Manager, Apartment Association of King County (AASK) to further discuss the issue in coming weeks. Next, Ms. Carter reported a SCATBd meeting scheduled for July 20, wherein the Boardmembers will ask questions of Bob White. Also to be discussed are sub -area financing and equity questions. Finally, Ms. Carter reported attendance at the City of Renton City Council meeting this evening at 7:30 p.m. She wanted to be there regarding a proposed resolution supporting light rail going to the former Longacres site. The resolution was passed and called mutually advantageous to all concerned. Councilmember Haggerton appreciated the July 14 Council retreat. He said it was necessary due to the major issues at hand. Budget impacts were also discussed. Councilmember Linder attended a July 14 Community Policing Group at the Tukwila Community Center. Eric Hines facilitated the meeting. The focus was to improve safety at the Center and was very well organized. c. Staff: City Administrator John McFarland distributed 2 °d Quarter Reports. d. City Attorney: City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. (9:25 p.m.) It was moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to recess to executive session. The motion carried. 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (9:26 p.m.) Executive session began. (9:48 p.m.) Executive session ended. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT: (9:48 p.m.) Having no other business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. C U� John W.(1 ants, Mayor ciaid Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 2) /99 Page 12 of 12 July 19, 1999