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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-07 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: Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Dave Fenton and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter and Jim Haggerton. Councilmember Pamela Linder was absent due to illness. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to excuse Councilmember Linder. The motion carried 6 -0. OFFICIALS: CITIZEN COMMENT: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL September 7, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Public Works Director Jim Morrow, Police Chief Keith Haines and Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan. Wen Lin, Manager, Econo Lodge, 13910 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, informed Council of a recent trip to the mid -west and east coast. After spending time in the various -sized cities and suburbs, Mr. Lin spoke in favor of development on vacant lots on Tukwila International Boulevard. He is in favor of bringing service -type businesses to the Boulevard, eliminating unnecessary trips to other areas. Lin also spoke in favor of citizen input for future discussions as they relate to amendments to Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Carter informed Lin of the impending development on the Boulevard by the McConkey group. Additionally, Councilmember Haggerton agreed that more citizen input should be sought when re- working the comprehensive plan in the future. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes: 8/16/99 Regular Meeting; 8/23/99 Special Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers #213825- 214054, in the amount of 926,408.92 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; second by Councilmember Duffie; to approve the consent agenda as presented.* City of Tukwila Page 2 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 1999 Councilmember I-Jaggerton raised questions regarding vouchers for the $700 invoice for King County refuse and asked for a future briefing on the $12,000.00 expenditure for the Community Center upgrades. Mr. McFarland informed Council that the City is seeking reimbursement on the refuse invoice; and Mayor Rants stated a briefing would be provided on the aforementioned upgrade. The motion carried 6 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: Community Develonment Block Grant Allocations for 2000 7:14 p.m. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan briefed the City Council on the proposed CDBG funds to be allocated for 2000. Ms. Boykan briefly described the programs, listed on page 7 of the Council packet for this meeting, for the Council. She reminded Council that the Nutrition Coordinator and Teen Programmer programs are supported through the Parks and Recreation Department. Next, Ms. Boykan stated new programs, Catholic Community Services Housing Recovery, Avalon Mutual Housing and Nike Sewer Repair, are all currently serving residents of Tukwila. The Council sought clarification on various programs listed. Ms. Boykan explained the REACH program and agreed a correction was necessary to page 7 of the packet. A figure for the REACH staff position of $23,126.00 was listed in the Public Services column of the graph. Instead, it will be moved to the correct position under Planning /Admin. REACH program administrator Terri Smith explained the First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program and how she believes the program would operate. Also discussed was the amount(s) believed would be granted for the Minor Home Repair Program. There was no citizen comment/input on this issue. 7:30 p.m. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. Council Deliberation: Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the recommendations for CDBG funds allocated for the 2000 program [taken from page 7 of the Council packet for this meeting and attached as an exhibit to these minutes] as well as approve the contingency plan wherein the City must prepare for a potential 10% decrease in funds. The contingency plan recommends that any decreases from the City's entitlement would first be taken from the proposed park acquisition project. If decreases need to be taken from public services, they would be taken from the nutrition program. The motion carried 6 -0. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 1999 OLD BUSINESS: a. An ordinance granting the vacation of So. 158 Street from Military Road to So. 160 Street AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING SOUTH 158 STREET FROM MILITARY ROAD TO APPROXIMATELY 675 FEET EASTERLY AND MILITARY ROAD FROM SOUTH 158 STREET TO APPROXIMATELY 125 FEET SOUTHERLY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 6 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve the ordinance as read.* Discussion: Councilmember Carter announced that she would abstain from voting on this item, as she was not present during the first portion of the public hearing on July 19, 1999. Michael Ainnersbach. Planning Consultant for SRO's Public Parking Proiect. asked Council about Section 3 "Street Relocation of the proposed ordinance. He sought their understanding of the word "consensus" as it related to the mentioned section. Mayor Rants stated and Council concurred that consensus means a general acceptance of the relocation; not a unanimous agreement. Councilmember Haggerton is not convinced this project is in the best interests of the City; however, he is listening to the citizens that did come forward and are willing to go along with it. Therefore, he will vote in favor of the project. *The motion carried 5 -0 -1. (Councilmember Carter abstained appearance of fairness not present at July 19 public hearing portion of this issue) APPROVED ORDINANCE 1878 b. An ordinance extending the expiration date of the curfew for minors AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1771, AS AMENDED, AND AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 8.75.060, "CURFEW FOR MINORS," TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 6 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 1999 Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to approve the proposed ordinance as read.* Discussion: Councilmember Duffie has spoken with a man from Skyway who has changed his opinions regarding the curfew. He is now proud of the ordinance and sees the good in it. One administrative correction to the proposed ordinance was noted. The effective date of the ordinance will be 5 days post passage and publication; not 6 months. *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1879 NEW BUSINESS: An ordinance raisin the City /METRO rate for sanitary sewer service AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1714 and TMC 14.16.065, TO RAISE THE CITY /METRO RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE DUE TO AN INCREASE BY THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1748; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 6 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to approve the proposed ordinance as read.* Discussion: It was noted the effective date for the ordinance is January 1, 2000. *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1880 REPORTS: a. Mayor: Mayor Rants reported a Suburban Cities Association meeting on September 8; a WRIA -9 (Water Resources Inventory Area) meeting on September 9 and an I -405 Executive Committee Meeting on September 21. b. City Council: Councilmember Duffie reported on recent vandalism at Tukwila Elementary School wherein nine windows were broken out on two consecutive evenings. The vandalizers were both apprehended and are in custody. Next, Councilmember Duffie noted several fights have been reported recently at the Family Fun Center. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 1999 Councilmember Hernandez reported Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on September 2. She also reported attendance at the August 28 Highway 99 Action Committee Barbecue held in front of Larry's Market. She, too, will attend the September 8 Suburban Cities Association meeting. Council President Fenton also reported attendance at the recent Highway 99 Action Committee barbecue. He stated there was a good turnout and in conjunction with statements from Bill Arthur, noted 450 hamburgers and 250 hotdogs were served at the event. Both reported this is a great increase over past year's events. Councilmember Mullet also attended the barbecue. He will attend the September 9 Community Affairs Parks Committee meeting. Councilmember Carter attended a September 1 community meeting wherein Sound Transit members were present to make a presentation and field questions from the community members. Ms. Carter is of the opinion Sound Transit will hold no future meetings in Tukwila. She reported attendance at last weeks Equity and Diversity Commission and Tukwila School District Advisory Committee meetings. Finally, Councilmember Carter noted receipt of a complaint from a citizen originating from a construction site. Councilmember Haggerton reported an August 26 ACC meeting and the August 28 barbecue previously mentioned. He also stated he would attend a September 8 Suburban Cities Association meeting, a September 9 Green/Duwamish River Steering Committee meeting. c. Staff: City Administrator John McFarland reported receipt of an e -mail from the ACC Director, Kim Lockard, regarding the potential mining of 63 million cubic yards of dirt and gravel from Maury Island. A public hearing on the subject will be held on September 14. d. City Attorney: City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Mullet reported receipt of an e -mail regarding the use of spotlights for advertisement. He wondered what the City is doing in regards this situation. Steve Lancaster reported the Planning Commission has recommended Council discuss the item. Currently, the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) allows use of a spotlight for advertising 4 times per year; 10 days per time (total of 40 days per year). The TMC can be amended if the Council is so inclined. Finally, Mr. Lancaster reported this issue might appear on the next Community Affairs and Parks Committee agenda. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 7, 1999 8:11 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to recess the regular meeting to convene executive session after a: 05 minute break. The motion carried 6 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Executive session began at 8:18 p.m. 8:48 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to extend the executive session by another: 30 minutes. The motion carried 6 -0. 9:05 p.m. Executive session ended and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 p.m. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to adjourn the executive session; reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 6 -0. A al eTyZ John Rants, Mayor rah t H 'zil dA__-- Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 0 2 /99