HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-04 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Ten -year old Webelo Scouts Joseph Farnsworth, Chris Whitman and Josh Bunger, led the
audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
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
Pamela Linder.
OFFICIALS:
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, Finance Director Alan Doerschel, Personnel Director Viki Jessop
and Human Resources Analyst Kathy Rohlena.
PROCLAMATIONS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
October 4, 1999 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
a. A proclamation recoanizin Red Dot Corporation for its efforts in corporate
citizenship
City Administrator John McFarland provided the background of the Tukwila Business Education
Project and stated an intent to assess the success and offer other, like projects in the future.
Mayor Rants then read from the proclamation which urges all citizens to express their
appreciation for Red Dot and its contribution to the Tukwila community.
b. A proclamation honoring Brian Bixenman
Mayor Rants read from the original proclamation which names Brian Bixenman as an Honorary
Lifetime Citizen of the City of Tukwila and urges all citizens to thank Mr. Bixenman for his
talent, generosity and commitment to the City. Mr. Bixenman and family were on hand to accept
the proclamation.
Since his arrival as Manager of Larry's Market in 1981, Brian has been active in several
organizations such as the Highway 99 Citizens Patrol, Tukwila School District Public Relations
Advisory Board, and others. His contributions have been many and great to the City of Tukwila.
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CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes September 20. 1999
b. Approval of Vouchers #214288 214600, in the amount of 754,215.77
PUBLIC HEARING:
7:16 p.m. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
No citizen comment was received.
7:19 p.m. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing.
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Nancy Damon, Executive Director, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, invited
Council to the Embassy Suites on October 20, 1999, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., for the traditional,
Tukwila City government reception.
Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the
consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
Proposed $10 million General Obligation Bond Issue to be used as follows:
$4.5 million to fund the purchase of the 6300 Building and construction of a new narking
lot at City Hall 5.5 million for development of Tukwila Village /City Resource Center
proiect on Tukwila International Boulevard
Finance Director Alan Doerschel stated the bond issue finalizes what has been worked on for the
past two years. The City borrowed $4.5 million in December, 1998, to purchase the 6300
Building and for the parking lot improvement project currently underway. The money was
borrowed with the idea the City would eventually sell bonds to redeem those bond anticipation
notes (20 -year bonds).
Shortly after borrowing the money, the City finalized efforts on the Highway 99 (Tukwila
Village) project where we are now accumulating land and preparing to build a city resource
center. The City will join with a developer (yet to be named) to provide retail and other
development on a 5.5 acre site on 144 The City will bond $5.5 million for that effort in
addition to taking $800,000.00 out of City funds. In conclusion, it will be approximately a $6.3
million effort, net.
These will be 20 -year bonds and $820,000.00 in annual debt service; paid for from present
City revenue. The City has sources such as a parking tax, real estate transfer tax, $200,000.00 a
year savings from not paying rent on the 6300 Building; and sales tax.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
A question and answer period took place between Finance Director Doerschel and various
Councilmembers. Mr. Doerschel stated the City will not "be dealt with as severely as other
cities" who may lose 20 -25% as a result of the affects of I -695. Further, he noted that if the
bonds are passed prior to November 1, they are protected from the effects of the initiative.
The City's bond rating will arrive in about 1.5 weeks and the bonds may be sold on October 18.
Mayor Rants noted City staff has a plan; this item will appear on the COW agenda for October
11 and then on the Regular agenda for October 18 for approval, and then the bonds will be sold.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. A Resolution approving the non represented salary schedule and
benefits summary effective January 1, 2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1388, UPDATING AND
CLARIFYING THE NON REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES'
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ADOPTING THE NON REPRESENTED
SALARY SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS SUMMARY EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2000; AND REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1394 AND
1405
Moved by Councilmember Duffie; 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 ordinance.
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Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the
resolution as read.*
Councilmember Linder complimented Ms. Jessop and staff for their excellent work on this item.
The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1429
b. An Ordinance establishing new water rate figures reflecting a 10 percent increase
as approved by the City Council on September 20, 1999, and repealing Ordinance
No. 1881
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 14.04.240 OF THE TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO METERED WATER RATES;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1798 §1, 1862 AND 1881; PROVING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Moved by Councilmember Duffie; 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.
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Moved by Councilmember Haggerton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to approve the
ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1883
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Initiative I -695 (Public Meetins Formatl:
An act relating to limiting taxation by: limiting excessive license tab fees;
limiting tax increases by requiring voter approval; repealing existing licensing
fees: RCW 46.16.060, 46.16.061, and 46.16.650; repealing existing excise
taxes: 82.44.010, 82.44.015, 82.44.020, 82.44.022, 82.44.023, 82.44.025,
82.44.030, 82.44.041, 82.44.060, 82.44.065, 82.44.080, 82.44.090, 82.44.100,
82.44.110, 82.44.120, 82.44.130, 82.44.140, 82.44.150, 82.44.155, 82.44.157,
82.44.160, 82.44.170, 82.44.180, 82.44.900, 82.50.010, 82.50.060, 82.50.090,
82.50.170, 82.50.250, 82.50.400, 82.40.405, 82.50, 410, 82.50,425, 82.50.435,
82.50.440, 82.50.460, 82.50.510, 82.50.520, 82.50.530, 82.50.540, and
82.50.901; adding a new section to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding a new section to
chapter 43.135 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an effective date.
Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach briefed the Council on the content and purpose of Initiative
695. She stated part of the initiative involves passing a car licensing (tab) fee of $30.00. What is
not clear, is the affect it will have on City services beyond 2000.
The immediate affect in Tukwila will be a loss of $200,000.00 in various areas, including, but
not limited to criminal justice, transportation grants and general revenues. Perhaps most
importantly will be the bigger hit to Tukwila in those fees we cannot raise in the future.
Ms. Lauterbach noted there are two sides to this issue. Those who vote yes on I -695 take the
position that government must rein in the spending, get back to basics and trust that people can
govern themselves; i.e., "power back to the people."
Conversely, those who vote no on I -695 take the position that its passage would devastate
government's ability to provide the services people demand.
Questions were posed by Council to Ms. Lauterbach. In turn, she and Finance Director
Doerschel answered to the best of their ability, based on the knowledge they currently have of
the proposed affects if the initiative passes. Some unknowns still exist.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
Dwight McLean, 13015 38 Ave. So., Tukwila, asked if personal property tax money will
come into play. Mayor Rants answered in the negative.
Richard Simpson, Tukwila. asked if school districts are affected. Councilmember Carter
answered in the affirmative and noted the Tukwila School District Board has passed a resolution
opposing passage of I -695.
7:52 p.m. Mayor Rants closed the public meeting.
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Councilmember Carter asked City staff to prepare a resolution opposing I -695 and would like it
considered at the October 11 COW meeting. Council President Fenton asked Ms. Lauterbach to
prepare same.
b. Council 2000 budget goals (discussion onlv):
Mayor Rants relinquished the gavel to Council President Fenton for this agenda item. Mr.
Fenton asked Council if there was anything they would like to add, or make comment on, as it
relates to the list of 1999/2000 program goals contained in the Council packet for this meeting.
As each Councilmember reviewed the program goals list, they noted which items they would
like to see marked as continued, ongoing, repeated or pending. Council Analyst Lauterbach
noted Councils' desires and will present same in final format when completed.
Council President Fenton noted the annual Council retreat will be held January 21, 22, 23, in
LaConner.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor:
Mayor Rants reported a meeting with Senator Margarita Prentice and Councilmember Mullet last
week to discuss the City's role and that of Ms. Prentice in the forgiveness of sales tax by the
State for Sound Transit. The City of Tukwila will support the overture made to the Seattle
business group to go to Olympia and receiving funding.
Mayor Rants received a letter today from Mayor Kitty Milne of Burien, in support of Tukwila's
position. The City of SeaTac is discussing same at their meeting this evening.
b. City Council:
Councilmember Duffle had no report.
Councilmember Hernandez reported thanks to the Sister Cities Committee and the Arts
Commission for sponsoring the barbecue on October 28 at the fire station, in connection with the
dedication of the Legend Pole.
She also thanked the Friends of the Foster Library and Foster Community Club, who sponsored a
candidates forum on Saturday, September 25.
Next, on behalf of the King County Housing Authority and City of SeaTac, Ms. Hernandez
invited Council to an open house on October 7, 11:00 a.m., for the dedication and celebration of
Windsor Heights. The event will highlight the successful efforts of the community to revitalize a
neighborhood and preserve housing affordability for families.
Ms. Hernandez then mentioned the invitation to the Hand Up Foundation dinner auction on
October 23, 1999, at the Seattle Police Pavilion at 11030 E. Marginal Way, Tukwila. The funds
raised go back into the community to assist citizens who are in need.
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Finally, Councilmember Hernandez spoke of a report from Roberta Nelson, City Volunteer
Coordinator, who attended the Portland Census Seminar. Ms. Hernandez is looking forward to
having the City involved in the census project.
Council President Fenton reported thanks to City staff for the great job they did on the
barbecue dinner and Legend Pole dedication. He said the artist did a tremendous job.
Mr. Fenton will be absent from October 5 10 and Councilmember Linder will cover various
meetings in his absence.
Councilmember Mullet had no report.
Councilmember Carter reported attendance at a September 29 Tukwila Cares Network meeting
where she heard a very exciting report about the Casey Family Fund being interested in the
Tukwila area.
Ms. Carter noted attendance to the School District PR Advisory Board on October 1. On
October 2, she went to a meeting of a group called K -12 2000 who wants to write an initiative to
increase funding for schools.
Ms. Carter noted an October 6 Foster Site Council meeting and informed Council of the October
27 Friends and Family dinner, at Foster High School. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. Written
invitations are forthcoming.
Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance at the Legend Pole dedication. He also noted
the complaints received regarding noise at the firing range are justified. He and family members
walked back to the Community Center after the dedication and noted the rapid fire is too noisy
for the time of night they were walking.
Next, Mr. Haggerton noted he has been canvassing some residential and business neighborhoods
to get a general feeling on such issues as Sound Transit, the Third Runway issue and I -695. It is
interesting and more relaxing, he noted, to talk with the people when you're not running for
office.
Councilmember Linder reported attendance at the Legend Pole dedication as well as her desire
to obtain the language contained on the inset.
c. Staff:
City Administrator John McFarland also heard the gunfire while walking back to the Community
Center from the Legend Pole dedication.
The City of Tukwila has received a fax from Kimberly Lockard, ACC, seeking an approximate
amount of money the City may contribute, which would go into the ACC 2000 budget. The
amount of $50,000.00 was contributed in 1999. The item will be placed on the October 11 COW
meeting agenda.
The Casey Foundation did come to the Community Center and it is the Northwest arm of the
Casey Family Foundation. They specialize in providing an array of services for foster children.
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They would like to do a demonstration project with a school district and provide those services
for a number of students within that district and track the students and their progress. The
foundation members were very much impressed with Tukwila's community center. They were
briefed on the Tukwila Village project and other, related projects. Mr. McFarland was under the
impression the dollar amount for the grant from the Casey Foundation will be in the
neighborhood of $1 million.
d. City Attorney:
City Attorney Bob Noe had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Duffie asked the hours of operation for the firing range. Mayor Rants answered
10:00 p.m. is the proposed quitting time. Mr. Duffie said it is noisy down there and he heard it
while at the pole dedication.
Councilmember Hernandez reported the Equity Diversity Commission meets October 7 at
2:45 p.m. for a training session for facilitators. The regular agenda will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Rants announced an increase in fees for the Community Center. There is a 5% residential
fee increase; 10% non residential fee increase; 5% set -up fee. These numbers have gone into the
proposed budget for 2000.
8:24 p.m. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to
recess the regular meeting to convene executive session after a: 05 minute
break. The motion carried 7 -0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Potential Lititation 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
8:37 p.m. Executive session began.
9:01 p.m. Executive session ended. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:01 p.m.
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Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to
adjourn the executive session; reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Rants, Mayor
mittELI3n6ft.,
Robert H. Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved:
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