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Home My WebLink About1999-09-20 Regular MinutesROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL September 20, 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 audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Dave Fenton and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder. 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; Public Works Director Jim Morrow, Police Chief Keith Haines; Parks Recreation Director Don Williams; City Engineer, Brian Shelton; and Operations Manager, Ted Freemire. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Parks Recreation Department: Han Kirkland. Administrative Clerk Ms. Kirkland was introduced by Parks and Recreation Director Don Williams. The newest staff member at the Tukwila Community Center is a former telecommunications company worker who enjoys the outdoors and shopping. Jim Robison. Facilities Coordinator Also introduced by Mr. Williams, Mr. Robison comes back to the City from the City of Mercer Island. A former tennis instructor for Tukwila, Mr. Robison was glad to return. He is responsible for reservations of various facilities at the Tukwila Community Center. He also enjoys the outdoors, music and has ambitions of becoming a published author. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 Public Works Department: Raid Tirhi. Associate Engineer. Transportation City Engineer Brian Shelton introduced Mr. Tirhi. Coming to the City from Kitsap County, Mr. Tirhi is a UW graduate; is married and has one child. Ryan Larson. Senior Engineer. Surface Water Mr. Shelton also introduced the new Surface Water Senior Engineer, Ryan Larson. Formerly of the Washington State Department of Transportation, Mr. Larson holds a Professional Engineering degree in civil engineering. b. TUKWILA BUSINESS EDUCATION PROJECT -John McFarland, Rhonda Berry, George Lanegraff City Administrator John McFarland informed Council that approximately two years ago, the Tukwila Economic Development Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the Board, or Board) commissioned a survey of local businesses to determine what potential employee training needs were for the business community. George Lanegraff, representing Renton Technical College, offered to coordinate the survey and the results indicated a significant need for employee training in our business community. The Board then worked to develop a pilot program with Renton Technical College to provide educational training opportunities for local businesses that, in turn, provide employees as students. The City of Tukwila, acting as a coordinator for the program, provides financial incentives to businesses by paying for the educational costs of the instructor. In turn, local businesses provide space for the training centers. A pilot project was put together for the Red Dot Corporation. Ms. Berry, the Project Coordinator for the program and George Lanegraff were on hand to present Council with information as to how successful the program has been thus far with that corporation. With regard the Red Dot Corporation, Ms. Berry noted there are several new Americans in the workforce. For that reason, there is a significant need for the program English as a Second Language (ESL). Those classes began last week. Three such classes are currently being offered. One of the unique facets of this program is the fact that the training has been customized to fit the employer. Duty and location specific words are being taught to the employees in addition to the other items they are learning. George Lanegraff told Council 204 businesses were surveyed. There was a 43% response rate. He indicated the businesses are most receptive to a variety of things. He also indicated the program is becoming known and may soon go global with respect to surrounding cities. To date, five informational meetings have been held with over 45 businesses attending to learn information about the program and its future. Seven companies are open to follow -up meetings. They are genuinely concerned with the issue of working cooperatively within the business community. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 Council took turns asking questions and receiving answers from Mr. Lanegraff. In the end, Council President Fenton stated his desire for a proclamation for the Red Dot Corporation for their leadership, not only in this program, but others. Mayor Rants agreed. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: No citizen comments or correspondence were received. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes September 7. 1999 b. Approval of Vouchers #214055- 214287, in the amount of 857213.30 c. Authorize the Mayor to Sign an Interlocal Joint Purchasing Agreement with the City of Tacoma for Purchase of a New Alphanumeric Paging Service. Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda as presented.* Discussion: For the record, Councilmember Carter noted the date of September 7 as the minutes to be approved, as the date did not appear on the agenda. *The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Increasine Water Rates for 2000 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1766, AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 14.04.240 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO METERED WATER RATES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1798 §1 AND 1862; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 7:35 p.m. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing. Public Works Director James Morrow informed Council the City of Seattle has notified Tukwila of an impending 16% increase in the water rates for 2000. He also relayed to Council the option of an additional increase to cover the impacts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and/or the Habitat Conservation Program (HCP). Additionally, Mr. Morrow stated staff is recommending a 10% increase to citizens to cover inflation, wages, and (likely) increases with relation to the ESA HCP. In response to Councilmember Linder, Mr. Morrow stated homeowners would see an average increase from $1.70 to $1.87 per month. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 CITIZEN COMMENT: No citizen comments were received. 7:39 p.m. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing. COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Rants noted the City does not have surplus to cover the passthrough as was done in the past. Councilmember Carter noted it makes sense to increase by 10% versus 6% now; and 2% later and another 2% even further in the future. Councilmember Haggerton noted the importance of informing the citizens as soon as possible. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to approve the ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1881 OLD BUSINESS: a. An Ordinance Adopting the Six -Year Foster Golf Links Plan AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,ADOPTING THE FOSTER GOLF LINKS MASTER PLAN UPDATE; 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 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. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1882 b. Authorize the Expenditure of $54,200.00 for the Purchase of Workstations Relatina to the Public Works Department Remodel Proiect Moved by Councilmember Mullet; seconded by Council President Fenton; to authorize the expenditure of $54,200.00 for the purchase of workstations relating to the Public Works Department remodel project. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 NEW BUSINESS: A Resolution Reiectina All Bids for the Foster Golf Course Maintenance Facility Proiect Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Linder; to accept the resolution as presented.* Discussion: Councilmember Haggerton sought clarification on how /why this particular item must be re -bid. Mr. Morrow provided an explanation to Council and noted the item would again go out to bid in approximately one week. *The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER GOLF COURSE MEINTENANCE SHED. b. City Council: APPROVED RESOLUTION #1428 On behalf of Don Williams and the Arts Commission, Mayor Rants polled Council to arrive at an agreeable date /time for the Northwind Legend Pole dedication at Fire Station #53. All were invited to the event which will take place on Tuesday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. A barbecue dinner will be served and attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artist of the pole, Chris Meyers. Mayor Rants then reported his attendance, today, of a meeting at the Museum of Flight with a delegation from Russia. Said delegation included two (2) mayors who were recently elected under the new democratic society. This was primarily a cultural exchange. Finally, he reported a September 21 meeting of the I -405 Corridor Study group. Councilmember Duffie reported fine progress on the construction at Tukwila Elementary School and invited Council to see it for themselves. He then reported a September 21, 7:00 p.m., Backyard Habitat Certification Program at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Hernandez reported a Transportation Committee meeting took place earlier this evening and a REACH meeting for September 21 at Noon. City of Tukwila Page 6 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 Council President Fenton reported a Highway 99 Action Committee meeting on September 14, where Police Chief Haines reported on the status of crime in Tukwila. He also attended today's meeting with the Russian delegation. Councilmember Mullet reported Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on September 21 and a Cascade Water Alliance meeting on September 22. He then thanked staff for their efforts in connection with the Tukwila Business Education Project. Councilmember Carter reported attendance at a September 14 Foster High School Site Council meeting and a September 16 tour of Metro facilities. Ms. Carter also attended today's meeting with the Russian delegation. She will attend a SCATBd meeting on September 21. Finally, although she will be unable to attend, Ms. Carter reported a September 22 meeting of the Foster Community Club. Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance at a September 15 ACC meeting. He also told Council he had been invited to a September 23 flight over the Green/Duwamish River. It is a two -hour flight, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Next, Mr. Haggerton thanked the City staff for the memorandum recently received as it related to security upgrades and changes at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Linder reported attendance at the Human Services Round Table Legislative Committee breakfast this morning. Ms. Linder will also attend the September 21 Backyard Habitat Certification Program at the Tukwila Community Center, at 7:00 p.m. c. Staff: City Administrator John McFarland invited Council to the City's Wellness Fair on September 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He also reported the preparation of correspondence to the City of Kent thanking them for their resolution in support of Tukwila's position as it relates to Sound Transit issues. d. City Attorney: City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. 8:10 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to recess the regular meeting to convene executive session after a: 05 minute break. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) 8:20 p.m. Executive session began. City of Tukwila Page 7 of 7 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 20, 1999 8:49 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to extend the executive session by another :30 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. 9:18 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to extend the executive session by another :10 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. 9:25 p.m. Executive session ended and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: 9:25 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 7 -0. John "T. Rants, Mayor abod /-4 biaLQ4_ Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 7`' /99