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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-02 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL August 2, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Dave Fenton and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pam Linder. Councilmember Steve Mullet was absent. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; second by Councilmember Carter; to excuse Councilmember Mullet. The motion carried 6 -0. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; and Public Works Director Jim Morrow. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Boeing Field Noise Study: Cynthia Stewart, Airport Manager: and Claire Impett, Airport Planning Manager Cynthia Stewart thanked the Council for allowing her the opportunity to provide an update on the Boeing Field Noise Study; a 24 -month project described as being "more aggressive than average." To assist Council, Ms. Impett distributed written materials relevant to remarks being made by Ms. Stewart. Ms. Stewart reported the goal of the study is to meet the needs of those depending on the airport while reducing noise impacts to residents. The goal will be to develop remedies for noise impacts. Next, the makeup of the Study Advisory Committee (SAC) was reviewed with Council. It includes all 16 members of the Airport Roundtable. Additional members include a representative from the Puget Sound Regional Council, State Aeronautics Division, FAA Planning and Air Traffic Control Divisions, Seattle and City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Tukwila. It is recommended that Tukwila representative, Rosemary Unterseher, be reappointed for another term, as hers will soon expire. On behalf of the SAC, Ms. Stewart is seeking input from Council on where to position additional noise monitors. She would like suggestions by the end of August. One element to the study is the review of "single -event noise." This has not been done in the past and is important due to the fact certain populations are specifically affected by the single -event noise. The review of impacts and potential remedies will also be considered. Questions and comments were exchanged between Council and Ms. Stewart. In order for Council to provide informed input, they seek a map outlining the locations of current noise monitors. Ms. Stewart will provide the requested map. The first meeting of the SAC will take place on August 9, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., at the SeaTac airport. PROCLAMATION: A nroclamation recognizing Dennis Newell for his outstanding contributions to the City of Tukwila Mayor Rants noted Mr. Newell was instrumental with the printing work for all items relative to Tukwila Pond Park. Noting the selfless acts of giving, Mayor Rants was pleased to read the proclamation naming Mr. Newell as an "Honorary Lifetime Citizen" of Tukwila and thanking him for his incredible energy, talent and commitment to the citizens of this community. Mr. Newell responded by thanking the Council and addressing the audience wherein he stated his love of children and the value of volunteering his time at Tukwila elementary school. He stated that when you give your time, you receive much more in return. He then provided examples of how that has proven true in his life and encouraged the audience to "try it" by starting small; i.e., donating just a small amount of time per month. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORREPONDENCE: CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 7 August 2, 1999 Shawn Mears. 13537 35 Ave. So.. told Council they are all doing a good job and changes have been seen for the better in his neighborhood. He recently found himself proud to serve as a "positive information kiosk" to a potential homebuyer in his area. a. Annroval of Minutes July 19, 1999 Regular Meeting b. Annroval of Vouchers #213147 #213407 in the amt. of $1,453.614.44 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 August 2, 1999 c. Authorize Mayor to accent turnover of sanitary sewer main, manholes and 20 -foot easement from the Pyramid Pointe Apartments development (Value of transferred assets: $20.854.001 d. Accept as complete the East Morainal Way So. Improvement Project with Scoccolo Construction, Inc..: and authorizing release of retainaae (final project cost: $5,912.125.941 Moved by Councilmember Duffie; second by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 6 -0. BID AWARDS: Award a contract to Aspen Environmental, Ltd., in the amount of $60,462.15, not including sales tax, for the Miscellaneous Underground Storage Tank Removal, Abandonment and Replacement Project Moved by Councilmember Carter; second by Councilmember Haggerton; to award a contract to Aspen Environmental, Ltd., in the amount of $60,462.15, not including sales tax, for the Miscellaneous Underground Storage Tank Removal, Abandonment and Replacement Project. Discussion: This item has been to committee and is within budget. All agreed the item has been around for a long time with the cost now being very acceptable to the City. It was noted three new tanks will be installed above ground; replacing three which are currently below ground. *The motion carried 6 -0. OLD BUSINESS: A resolution supporting programs and policies to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, AND TO HOLD ABUSERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; second by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 6 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; second by Council President Fenton; to approve the proposed resolution as read. The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1427 Highline water district intertie Water district 75 intertie Water district #75 intertie City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mavor to sign a contract with Cascadia Consulting Group in the amount of $30,000.00 for business recycling technical assistance Moved by Councilmember Carter; second by Councilmember Haggerton; to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Cascadia Consulting Group in the amount of $30,000.00 for business recycling technical assistance. Discussion ensued with Councilmember Haggerton commenting Rebecca Fox did a good job with this program and the writing of the grant. *The motion carried 6 -0. b. Authorize Mayor to sign an updated Emergency Intertie Agreement with Highline Water District. Moved by Councilmember Carter; second by Councilmember Duffie; to authorize the Mayor to sign an updated Emergency Intertie Agreement with Highline Water District. The motion carried 6 -0. c. Authorize Mayor to sign a Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County for an Inflow /Infiltration Program Study The motion carried 6 -0. REPORTS: a. Mavor: Page 4 of 7 August 2, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Carter; second by Council President Fenton; to authorize the Mayor to sign a Utilities Cooperation Agreement with King County for an Inflow/Infiltration Program Study. Discussion ensued with Ms. Carter stating the there is no cost to the City. Tukwila must only supply information. The work will be done during the wet season this year. Mayor Rants asked if Utilities Committee members had been kept up to date on King County Solid Waste Program studies and the directions they are taking. Councilmember Carter said the issue has been discussed; but it has been a while. She noted, too, that haulers are still operating as though they were State regulated. Mayor Rants received a briefing from King County personnel and reported Cedar Hills will be filled by 2013 and that transporting refuse will become necessary. King County does not know where they will transport the refuse. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 August 2, 1999 One question being contemplated is whether this should remain a King County regional service (solid waste) or if it should go to private enterprise. There are only three haulers left in King County. This number is anticipated to be reduced to one. The Mayor suggested Council receive a report from King County as this is an emerging issue which will be around in the next three or four years. Rates, unionization and other items must be dealt with as it relates to this matter. Finally, it was suggested Mr. Morrow get this item into a committee meeting before the end of 1999. b. Council: Councilmember Duffie had no report. Councilmember Hernandez noted the Equity and Diversity Commission meets August 5, at 5:00 p.m. wherein Nickolay, from the Census Bureau, will provide a short presentation and distribute written materials. Ms. Hernandez will attend the Night Out Against Crime event on August 3, 1999. She suggested posters or door hangers be used next year with apartment complexes in the area in conjunction with the Night Out Against Crime for those who wish to participate. This would be a good advertising tool. The City of SeaTac uses these items to advertise their event. Finally, Ms. Hernandez distributed some reading materials about senior housing construction showing a strong growth in 1999, and the State of Maine establishing set aside funding for assisted living projects. Council President Fenton noted the rental dwelling unit ordinance is a hot issue which he discussed recently with Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry. He stated the next phase should be to gather consensus of Council to develop a task force with the appropriate people from AASK, Council, tenants and residents. Councilmember Carter stated this item should be discussed at a COW meeting. Discussion can be center on the pro's and con's of developing a task force. Mayor Rants suggested this item be added to the COW meeting agenda next week for a discussion. Councilmember Carter will attend a meeting at the Tukwila School District on August 5. She also indicated she would like to speak with the volunteer coordinator regarding the National Night Out Against Crime event. She believes it would beneficial to use the assistance of a volunteer for this project in recruiting and reminding citizens about the event. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Haggerton will attend the National Night Out Against Crime tomorrow evening. He will also attend the meeting at the Tukwila School District on August 5. He wants to do anything possible to improve student achievement at the District. Mr. Haggerton also reported receipt of a Certificate from AWC as a result of attendance at multiple workshops and training courses throughout the past three years. Councilmember Linder would like to receive a report in the Finance and Safety Committee on where this evening's Domestic Violence prevention ordinance will be distributed. Next, Ms. Linder reported minutes were not currently available for the recent Finance Safety Committee meeting, however, she was able to comment on the agenda items from that meeting. Ms. Linder would also like the proposed Rental Dwelling Unit Ordinance on the next COW meeting agenda. Finally, she reported she, too, will attend the National Night Out Against Crime on August 3, 1999. c. Staff: City Administrator McFarland noted a member of the Mayor's Office will also attend the School District Forum on August 5. Additionally, he reported construction has begun on the parking lot expansion project. The project has a targeted completion date of October 31, 1999. Interestingly, maple tree stumps from the project will be sent to the Woodland Park Zoo for the enjoyment of the bears. d. City Attorney: City Attorney Noe had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Page 6 of 7 August 2, 1999 Councilmember Carter noted an overlay project has begun on Tukwila International Boulevard, north of 139 This project is being handled by WSDOT. 8:06 p.m. Moved by Council President Fenton; second by Councilmember Haggerton; to take a :10 minute recess before convening executive session. The motion carried 6 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation :30 minutes 8:12 p.m. Executive session began. 8:42 p.m. Executive session ended. No action taken. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT: 8:43 p.m. Moved by Council President Fenton; second by Councilmember Duffie; to reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 6 -0. John Rants, Mayor 13civat_' Bob Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: it- /99 Page 7 of 7 August 2, 1999