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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-16 Regular MinutesROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL August 16, 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 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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. City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Public Works Director Jim Morrow, Police Chief Keith Haines, and Police Records Manager Rosa Krows. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Introduction of New Employee Becky Gibler, Records Clerk, Police Department Police Chief Keith Haines introduced Ms. Gibler to the Council. The new Records Clerk possesses a two -year degree in Criminal Justice; enjoys being outdoors and is an avid photographer and proud mother of an 11 -month old baby boy. CITIZEN COMMENT: Dwight McClean, Chair of the Highway 99 Action Committee, invited all to attend the 3` Annual barbecue, held in conjunction with the Police Department, on August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in front of Larry's Market. Terri Smith, Reach Program Manager, was here to speak of two events of great import to the REACH program. First, she spoke of the recent Paint Your Heart Out Project wherein local volunteers painted 3+ houses, on August 14. A fourth home will be painted when the weather improves. She noted True Value Hardware has given their heart and soul to the Paint Your Heart Out Program with generous contributions of paint and other necessary materials. Second, she read a proclamation issued by King County Executive Sims which proclaims August 14 as Minor Home Repair and Paint Your Heart Out day. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes: 8/2/99 b. Approval of Vouchers #213408 213668. in the amt. of L414.475.55 Page 2 of 8 August 16, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; second by Councilmember Duffie; to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. BID AWARD: Award a contract to VLS Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $172,708.75, including WSST, for full pump and motor replacement, electrical modifications and an on -site KVA generator capable of supplying back -up power to sewer lift stations 6 7. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Haggerton; to award a contract to VLS Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $172,708.75, including WSST, for full pump and motor replacement, electrical modifications and an on -site KVA generator capable of supplying back -up power to sewer lift stations 6 7. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: A petition for vacation of a portion of So. 158 St. and Military Road to So. 160 St. (Continued from 7/19/99 Regular Meeting) 7:14 p.m. Mayor Rants reconvened the public hearing as it was not closed at the July 19 Regular meeting. Ms. Cantu entered six exhibits into the record which have been received since the public hearing opened on July 19, 1999. She entered: Exhibit 1: Exhibit 2: Exhibit 3: Exhibit 4: Exhibit 5: Exhibit 6: A letter from Chalet South Condominiums, dated July 27, 1999 A letter from Pam Siefert, dated August 12, 1999 A letter from Dr. Michelle Merfeld dated August 16, 1999 A letter from Edward Rauscher, dated August 16, 1999 A letter from Fellowship Bible Church, dated August 16, 1999 A letter from Michael Aippersbach, dated August 16, 1999 City Attorney Noe administered an oath to those who would testify in this matter. Public Works Director Jim Morrow brought Council up to date on the status of the project. He used an aerial photo to show the location of the proposed street vacation and the proposed street realignment and dedication. Mr. Morrow reminded Council of the actions they may take after the public hearing. They may disapprove the vacation, or approve it with conditions. One condition that must be included is that compensation be provided to the City should Council decide in favor of the dedication. Next, Mr. Morrow presented Council with a drawing of a 50 -foot cross section of the road in terms of what has been proposed with the street vacation. It entails 28 feet from curb to curb for City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 August 16, 1999 pavement; 6 -foot sidewalks on both sides; and a sum total of 10 feet remaining as part of the 50- foot right -of -way, which could be divided for landscaping buffers on either side. Council asked clarification questions of Mr. Morrow; and Mr. Rants reiterated that no matter what happens, this item must come back before the Council with a design and a recommendation from staff as to what the street might be, where it would go, etc. Public input will be sought for that as well. The matter before the Council this evening is a proposed street vacation; not the design of another street or property. Mr. Morrow agreed with the Mayor and reminded Council that the proposed street realignment is substandard and will have to go through a complete design review to ensure it is compliant with City standards. Michael Ainnersbach. Planning Consultant for SRO's Public Parking Proiect. referring to Exhibit #6, highlighted information that was sought after by Council as a result from the public hearing on July 19. SRO has met with residents in the area who expressed opposition to the street vacation. SRO has listened to their concerns and has, to the best of their abilities, responded thereto. As part of Exhibit #6, Mr. Aippersbach has four letters and one agreement regarding SRO's commitments to minimize the impacts to the residents. SRO has conducted a traffic analysis of the intersections of So. 158 Street and Old Military Road as well as Old Military Road and So. 160 This was done on two separate occasions. Safety issues raised at the July 19 meeting did not seem relevant. SRO did not witness any difficulty in turning movements at that location, during either analysis. Mr. Aippersbach restated the benefits of the street vacation, if granted. They included such things as a more consistent roadway; a separation between residential and commercial developments consistent with the development throughout the rest of the City; it will provide an improved roadway with the inclusion of curbs, gutters and sidewalks; it will clarify the connection to Highway 99; $80,000 to $120,000 annual income for roadway improvements from the proposed use of the property; and an offer of an easement for a proposed detention facility. Mr. Aippersbach then asked the Council to remove or delete the condition of not permitting a street realignment that is located on slopes in excess of 15 This is a design issue and can be resolved. SRO is satisfied with the proposed changes created as a result of concerns voice by citizens. Letters have gone to each of the groups stating SRO's intentions. Kathy Soelter, 9 Lake Bellevue Drive #113, Bellevue, 98005, Property Manager, Sunnydale Apartments, informed Council they have met with SRO who have alleviated many of their concerns regarding the proposed street vacation. They are not as opposed to the project as they once were. Rov Anderson, 4460 So. 158 spoke against closing the road. He said in the wintertime, going across 158 is the only way out to 160 or Highway 99. You cannot go up or down 42 If the road is closed, a four -way stop should be put in on 42 and 158 as it is a "suicide mission" City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes trying to get out of there right now. He asked where the entrance to the parking lot would be located. Gary Cowden. 15820 Military Rd. So.. Tukwila, Pastor.. Fellowship Bible Church noted he, too, met with representatives from SRO. Mr. Cowden said SRO addressed the churches concerns fairly and the elders in the church agree and now have no opposition. He said it is their position that a better solution to re- routing 158 would be the abandonment of So. 158 Street altogether from the area of the Laurel Estates; making So. 158 a cul -de -sac, in hopes of creating a quieter neighborhood. Diane Berroio, 3810 So. 158 St. #AL believes her apartment would be most affected by changes. She asked the Council to replace So. 158 if indeed, they vote to vacate it. She noted changes would create less traffic and slow current traffic and therefore improvements are assured. Access at this point is hazardous at best. She is in favor of moving the road. Joanne Shvne, 3810 So. 158 St. #C5, President, Laurelwood Condominium Association. presented Council with a petition to stop SRO from re- routing 149 Street for their 1165 car parking lot. Of concern to homeowners she spoke with is the ability for emergency vehicles to easily reach them. 8:04 p.m. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. Council Deliberation: Page 4 of 8 August 16, 1999 The Mayor polled Councilmembers. Each Councilmember stated their opinion with the exception of Councilmember Carter. Ms. Carter abstained from discussion in this item as she was not present during the public hearing on July 19. Councilmembers spoke in favor of the street vacation, with conditions, and noted issues of concern with safety of the road, should it be realigned. It was noted that Mr. Aippersbach and his associates made good faith attempts to meet with and address concerns of the residents. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffle; directing staff to create an ordinance vacating So. 158 Street and Military Road to So. 160 Street, with the following conditions: 1) compensation of fair market value to the City for loss of the Street and the right of way; 2) the street be re- located and kept open as a public street; 3) adequate setbacks be made for residential property adjoining the street; 4) adequate landscape buffers; and 5) maintenance. The motion carried 6 ayes; 0 nos; 1 abstain (Councilmember Carter appearance of fairness not present at July 19 portion of the public hearing). Said proposed ordinance will appear on the Regular meeting agenda September 7, 1999. OLD BUSINESS: a. An ordinance amending the civil service selection rules from a "Rules of Five" to a "Rule of Three" City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42, CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM, TO ADOPT THE "RULE OF THREE" CIVIL SERVICE SELECTION PROCESS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1316, 1350, 1564 AND 1803; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 5 of 8 August 16, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Linder; seconded by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to approve the ordinance as read.* Discussion: Councilmember Linder asked Ms. Jessop for a report on the recruiting processes and procedures at a Finance Committee meeting to ensure Tukwila continues to attract the best applicants for each position. Ms. Linder is especially interested in viewing the brochures used to attract applicants when positions are open. Ms. Jessop will work in association with the Civil Service Secretary to provide such a report. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1877 b. Anna Carlson Easement for sanitary sewer line and manhole Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve acceptance of the Anna Carlson Easement for sanitary sewer line and manhole.* Discussion: The easement was not previously recorded and needed to come before Council for acceptance approval. *The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: Annroval of 1999 -2001 Firefiehters Labor Agreement Drua and Alcohol Testing Policy Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to approve the (1999 -2001) firefighters labor agreement. The motion carried 7 -0. Clerk's Note: the Drug Alcohol Testing policy is part of the agreement; therefore, a separate motion was not required for its approval. When Council approved the agreement in its entirety, they approved the drug and alcohol testing policies as well. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 16, 1999 REPORTS: a. Mayor: Mayor Rants asked if Council wants to "weigh in" on a legislative bill in WA D.C., to increase the weight of trucks from 80,000 gross pounds to 97,000 gross pounds. The Mayor said a letter could be sent in favor or against the proposal. Said proposal would cost $329 billion in bridge reconstruction. Council agreed a letter should be sent. Mayor Rants then asked for Council input as Sound Transit official Paul Miller has written and requested a meeting between representatives from the Sound Transit Board, the Mayor, and some Councilmembers representing Tukwila residents. Mike Ragsdale and John McFarland will also attend the meeting. Also present at the meeting will be Mary Gates, Councilmember, Federal Way; and Dave Earling, Councilmember, Edmonds. Mr. Fenton and Ms. Carter will attend the meeting as well. b. City Council: Councilmember Duffie has no report. Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance at the August 10 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. They will combine forces for their next meeting on September 7, 1999, with the Chamber of Commerce, Tukwila Government Affairs Committee and the Citizens Patrol, at 12:00 p.m., at the Community Center. Adam Smith will also attend at this lunch meeting. Cost is $7.00. Mr. Hernandez attended an Open House on August 10 at Laurelwood Gardens. Adam Smith, Ron Sims and Bob Santos were also present. Mr. Santos is the Secretary of HUD and told Mr. Hernandez money is available for the redevelopment on Highway 99. Next, Ms. Hernandez reported attendance at the Chamber meeting on August 13 at the Outback Steakhouse. Additionally, she attended the Minor Home Repair Paint Your Heart Out events on Saturday, August 14. Three homes were painted entirely and one last home will be painted on August 28 if weather permits. Ms. Hernandez then reported an August 17 REACH meeting and distributed minutes from the last meeting. Finally, Ms. Hernandez, representing the City, went to the City of Burien to meet their new City Attorney and Public Works Director. Council President Fenton received a magazine called On Sight wherein Tukwila was on the front and an article appeared regarding the proposed rental dwelling ordinance. It was not a favorable article. He will ensure Councilmembers receive a copy of the article. Next, Mr. Fenton suggested the Council send a letter to True Value for the work they have done in connection with the Paint Your Heart Out Program. Mayor Rants suggested a business award be presented instead. Mr. McFarland will coordinate that effort. Councilmember Mullet had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 August 16, 1999 Councilmember Carter attended the City of Kent Public Works /Planning Committee meeting before this Council meeting. That Committee endorsed, with a vote of 3 -1, the resolution endorsing Tukwila's position on light rail. Said item will appear on Kent's consent agenda on September 7, 1999. She will attend that meeting in the event questions arise. Councilmember Haggerton reported an August 12 Green/Duwamish Watershed meeting. Moreover, although he was unable to attend that meeting, he plans to be a regular attendee at future meetings. There was an August 11 ACC meeting at Des Moines City Hall. An Administrator has been hired to work directly with Chairman Bob Sheckler, from Des Moines. Ms. Kimberly Lockered has been hired and is a former Assistant City Administrator at Normandy Park. An item of importance from that recent meeting as noted by Mr. Haggerton was the fact the ACC Executive Committee elected to write a letter to Debby Eddie, Suburban Cities Association, regarding their choice for the September meeting to be held at the Port of Seattle. Usually, member cities host the meetings and the September meeting deviates from the list of member cities and they want to know why there has been a deviation of policy. Councilmember Linder attended an August 12 Human Services Roundtable meeting. The House Co- Speaker Frank Chopp and Representative Kip Tokuda were present along with six other city representatives. Ron Sims was also there. The meeting was good with problems from individual cities being shared with the visitors. Sub regional meetings will be arranged and attended by invitation only. Mr. Chopp and Mr. Tokuda were both invited. Mr. Linder will attend the Advisory Board for the Union Gospel Mission on August 17 as well as the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. They will consider a "Good Neighbor Agreement" drawn up by the residents of the Boulevard Park Community. Next, Ms. Linder will attend an August 18 Joint Recommendations Committee meeting for the Suburban Cities Association as well as a Human Services Roundtable Legislative Committee. She has received a packet of information on potential financial impacts on I -695. She explained the information as precise and very readable. c. Staff: City Administrator John McFarland reported receipt of information on I -695 from Foster Pepper, Schefelman; and a fiscal analysis was provided earlier by AWC. Both items were given to Lucy Lauterbach for copying and distribution to Council. Initial fiscal analysis to Tukwila shows a $180,000 to $300,000 potential negative revenue impacts if I -695 passes, to operations and maintenance; not capital improvement projects. d. City Attorney: City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MISCELLANEOUS: Council President Fenton will attend the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on August 17, 1999, 5:00 p.m., in Mr. Mullet's absence. Next, Council President Fenton noted the World Trade Organization will be here in the next three months. They will hold a dinner at the Museum of Flight. (8:52 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to recess the regular meeting to convene executive session after a :05 minute break. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation :30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Executive session began at 9:02 p.m. (9:32 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to extend the executive session by another :20 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. (9:52 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Council President Fenton; to extend the executive session by another :15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. (10:07 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Linder; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to extend the executive session by another :15 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. Executive session ended at 10:14 p.m. and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: (10:15 p.m.) Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to adjourn the executive session; reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. W 6,/ John Rants, Mayor 1 Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk &Iv Date Minutes Approved: q 7 /99 Page 8 of 8 August 16, 1999