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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL October 11, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall CITY COUNCIL OF WHOLE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Council President Dave Fenton called the meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Council President Dave Fenton, Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Steve Mullet, Jim Haggerton, and Pamela Linder. OFFICIALS: John Rants, Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Don Williams, Parks Recreation Director; Steve Lancaster, Director Community Development; Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner; and Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Plaque presented to True Value Hardware in appreciation of their contribution to the community Mayor Rants presented a plaque of appreciation to Lynn Livengood, Manager, True Value Hardware for their contribution to the community. Councilmember Hernandez presented a certificate of appreciation for True Value's contribution during the "Paint Your Heart Out" events. b. Mayor's 2000 Budget Message Mayor Rants presented the Mayor's 2000 budget and reviewed major budget goals /highlights for 2000 and past year's budget accomplishments. Year 2000 budget highlights include: Bond Issue for completion of the purchase for the 6300 building, parking lot completion, and first phase of Highway 99 revitalization. Budget reflects past fiscal policies of the City. Budget reflects adequate revenue to meet operations and maintenance and capital needs. Approximately 30% of sales tax revenue would be dedicated to capital expenditures, which is an increase from previous years. Probable impact of I -695 is reflected by reducing the MVET tax in 2000. This equates to a revenue reduction of $230,000. A conservative approach is considered for all tax revenues sales, gambling, property, and Department of Revenue. City of Tukwila Page 2 of S City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 2000 budget estimate for gambling taxes and Department of Revenue are lower in the budget than the 1999 actuals. Five new City positions are included in the budget. Most of the positions are funded through additional new revenues. New positions recommended include: Internal Auditor for the Finance Department currently a contracted service. Building /Maintenance /Custodial Employee for Tukwila Community Center. G.I.S. Technician/Engineering employee in Public Works Department Building Inspector for Department of Community Development. Jail expenses are reduced to $725,000 based on 1999 actual expenses. Video arraignment program with the Justice Center has reduced jail costs. The Non Represented Employee Salary Plan is included in the budget. Additional resources are recommended for emerging and ongoing City priorities bike/rail alignment $300,000, ACC $50,000, Tukwila Village, Phase I $800,000, additional funding for facilities, overlays, and repairs $260,000. Grants for Cops Fast received have been included in the 2000 budget of $277,000. Recreation and Municipal Court budgets include minor increases as approved in 1999. Mayor Rants concluded the review and indicated current revenues, coupled with longstanding fiscal policies, will allow the City to continue excellent service and meet future challenges such as transportation needs, growth, Tukwila Village, and the Allentown Duwamish water and sewer improvements. Councilmember Carter recommended Council Committees begin working on the budget at their next scheduled meeting to allow sufficient time for Council review. PROCLAMATIONS: a. A proclamation designating the week of October 18 to 23, 1999 as YMCA Week Without Violence. Mayor Rants read a proclamation naming October 18 to 23, 1999 as YWCA Week Without Violence. The proclamation urges citizens to celebrate the efforts of those working to reduce violence and to promote peaceful resolutions to conflicts in our personal lives, in our communities and the world. b. A proclamation designating October 13, 1999 to be A Day in Memory and Honor of Domestic Violence Victims. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 Mayor Rants read a proclamation naming October 13, 1999 as A Day in Memory and Honor of Domestic Violence Victims. The proclamation encourages citizens to take an active role in supporting all victims to lead healthy lives, safe from violent and abusive behavior. Councilmember Hernandez announced the second annual rally at the Sea Tac Bon Marche courtyard at noon on October 13 to promote community action against domestic violence. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Brian Bixenman expressed appreciation for being part of the community and indicated the Chamber of Commerce and the City work very well together. He appreciates the proclamation recently issued by the City regarding his departure from the area. Joanne McManus. 5610 S. 133r Avenue. Tukwila, thanked the Council and Mayor regarding the boy scouts participation at the last Council meeting. Anna Bernhard, 14241 51s Avenue S., Tukwila., spoke on how impressive the Portland MAX system is and how many services are available to commuters. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. An ordinance providing for a proposed $10 million General Obligation Bond Issue Director Doerschel provided an update on the general obligation bond issue. A copy of the proposed statement for the bond issue was distributed to Councilmembers. The City received an Al bond rating, which is very favorable for the City. Pricing of the bonds will occur next week followed by a contract for the Council to approve at the next regular Council meeting. Several minor changes to the ordinance would occur as details and the bond rating are finalized. The bond rate will be confirmed on October 18. Director Doerschel clarified the costs of the bond. Purchase costs for the 6300 Building is $3,750,000 along with $200,000 for building improvements and $550,000 for the parking lot for a total of $4.5 million. The City is purchasing properties with $5.5 from bonds and $800,000 from the City. The properties to be purchased include South City Motel with three houses located behind the property (one sale), a car wash, and seven other residential properties. The City is scheduled to take possession of all properties by January 7, 2000. Total City -owned acreage is five acres. Director Doerschel explained that the City and Fred McConkey, a private developer are not partners and are not contractually bound by any agreement. Anna Bernhard said she was not well informed about the issue and requested the City publish more information in the future about such actions. Councilmember Mullet shared that the negotiations were conducted discreetly to avoid property rate increases. Director Doerschel City of Tukwila Page 4 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 noted the City passed an ordinance to purchase the properties in July 1999, which was published. General discussion followed between the Council and Ms. Bernhard on the difficulties associated with promoting public attendance and public testimony at public hearings. b. Proposed expenditures of lodging tax revenues Director Doerschel reported on the recent meeting of the Lodging Tax Board on October 7. The Mayor's proposed tourism and marketing budget was presented to gain preliminary feedback from Boardmembers. A presentation by Jim Hebert of Hebert Research on an evaluation of Tukwila's tourism and marketing focus was also presented. He indicated Katherine Kertzman would provide an update on tourism and marketing efforts for 1999 and 2000 and Mr. Hebert would update the Council on Tukwila's tourism and marketing profile on October 25. The proposed tourism marketing budget of $242,000 is included in the Mayor's proposed budget. He recommended Council forward the Mayor's proposed budget to the Lodging Tax Board for their review and recommendation. Councilmember Linder noted that the City of Sea Tac is interested in partnering with Tukwila on tourism and marketing efforts. c. Briefing on Tukwila International Boulevard Urban Renewal Designation Planner Bradshaw referred to Council's previous review outlining steps involved in designating an urban renewal district. In order for the City to become involved in the project, an urban renewal plan is required. The plan can be the Pacific Highway Revitalization Plan re- adopted with some minor changes. The Planning Commission process has been initiated to re -adopt the Pacific Highway Revitalization Plan as the Tukwila International Boulevard Urban Renewal Plan. She noted that 1,200 public notices had been mailed and a public meeting at Foster Library is scheduled for October 14, followed by a Planning Commission public hearing on October 28. The Planning Commission will forward its recommendation to the City Council for their action on whether to proceed with a development project. Planner Bradshaw outlined the project components of an urban renewal project and explained how the financial plan would work. The project entails acquiring and preparing property for private redevelopment near the intersection of 144 and Tukwila International Boulevard. Community Affairs and Parks Committee has reviewed and drafted a boundary for the urban renewal area. The boundary is defined as South 140 Street (north) by 42" Avenue South (east) by 37 Avenue South (west) by South 146 Street (north). Another requirement in the urban renewal plan is a map designating where land acquisition possibilities, demolition, and rehabilitation efforts will occur. Staff has prepared a draft map of those proposed areas. City of Tukwila Page 5 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 Planner Bradshaw requested Council input and direction with the proposed urban renewal boundaries and relocation plan. She indicated a public hearing on the plan is tentatively planned during a regular Council meeting in November. Councilmember Mullet provided information on Committee discussion concerning the size of the urban renewal boundary and income levels as well as assistance for those left without housing. Councilmember Hernandez said the grant amounts were established based on costs typically incurred for a first and last month's rent for individuals and families that might be relocated. Planner Bradshaw said relocation information was also reviewed from King County for federal projects. The proposal ties it to income levels while King County uses a set amount. Councilmember Haggerton indicated he would prefer extending the boundary south to 154` Street, however, he understood the need to keep the boundary to a specific size for manageability. Discussion followed on the purpose of designating an urban renewal area. Planner Bradshaw reiterated the project is to allow the City to acquire property and prepare it for redevelopment. Otherwise, the City is not allowed to be involved in acquisition of property where there is no intended public purpose. Councilmembers concurred with the proposed urban renewal boundaries. d. A resolution expressing Council's opposition to I -695 Councilmember Carter reviewed some possible ramifications to Tukwila if voters pass I -695. The proposed resolution includes information concerning the financial loss to the City and resulting impact to the citizens of Tukwila. Councilmembers discussed their concerns regarding the financial impact to the City, future ability for the City to raise fees, and reduced services City and county wide if I -695 is approved by the voters. Councilmember Linder suggesting adding a provision pertaining to the requirement of voter approval of any increase in fees. Councilmembers concurred with the request. e. An ordinance establishing greens fees at Foster Golf Links Director Williams reported on the need to adopt a new fee schedule as required in the newly adopted Foster Golf Links Six Year Master Plan. A proposed ordinance was drafted to adopt the new fee schedule, Director Williams confirmed the fee schedule included in the draft ordinance has not changed since the Council's review on September 20. There is some flexibility within the proposed City of Tukwila Page 6 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 schedule to allow the Director to set lower residential rates during special events such as Tukwila Days or golf tournaments for marketing and promotional purposes. City Administrator John McFarland reviewed specific language concerning the effective date of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Haggerton pointed out how minimal the increases are for the affected period between October 1, 1999 through 2004. Councilmember Carter suggesting adding clarifying language to Section 4 to ascertain what 9- hole fee the "twilight fee" should be applied to. She questioned language in Section 5 and requested staff clarifies what fee schedule the "weekend" fee applies to. Councilmembers concurred to forward the proposed ordinance to the next regular Council meeting for adoption. f. ACC funding for 2000 Councilmember Haggerton said the agenda item was a result of Council discussion to review the proposed funding request before the annual budget review. He outlined why Tukwila joined ACC (Airport Communities Coalition) and noted the first several years of membership, Tukwila contributed $100,000. In 1999, this was reduced to $50,000. He recommended the City contribute $50,000 for budget year 2000. Council President Fenton spoke against the proposed contribution and indicated those monies could be used in other, more necessary areas. Other Councilmembers spoke in support of the proposed funding amount. Anna Bernhard spoke against the contribution for 2000. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Rants met with the Green River Forum recently and they have agreed to oversee funding allocation resulting from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Currently, all parties involved are developing an interlocal agreement that would give the Green River Forum that authority. b. City Council Councilmember Duffle reported on his campaign to solicit attendance at the Sound Transit meeting on October 21. City of Tukwila Page 7 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 Councilmember Hernandez attended the Tourism Committee of the Chamber. A draft of the marketing brochure was shared with participants. She attended an open house at Windsor Heights, sponsored by King County Housing Authority and commented on past complaints against previous owners of the complex pertaining to transients who had burrowed under the buildings from an underground utility vault and set up residences, complete with home furnishings. Councilmember Hernandez recently attended the Equity and Diversity Commission training session. Approximately 15 people participated. The training was supplied complimentary by the school district. Ms. Hernandez reported City staff worked with the AmeriCorps volunteer who provide assistance to the Equity and Diversity Commission to relocate the volunteer's office to a location that would provide more safety and security. Council President Fenton expressed his appreciation to Councilmembers Carter and Haggerton for their coverage during his absence. He noted Council retreat hotel accommodations would be provided by Channel Lodge in LaConner. Councilmember Mullet attended the Community Affairs and Parks Committee and indicated sign code recommendations received by the Planning Commission will undergo another long review process. Councilmember Carter recently attended the Foster Site Council meeting. A statement opposing light rail along Highway 99 was approved and will be sent to Sound Transit. The school board is also sending a letter to Sound Transit restating their position. She attended the Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on October 7. A levy meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 14 to develop a committee for the school district for campaign passage of the school levy. She provided a copy of an interlocal agreement for SCATbd for review by City Attorney Noe. Individual members established SCATbd through a resolution. Members have asked that the status of the Committee be comparable with other transportation groups. She referred to provision language issues and asked staff to review the draft. The interlocal agreement will be reviewed and approved by all jurisdictions as with other interlocal agreements. Councilmember Carter reported on information to be presented during the public hearing for surface water rate increases and an amendment to the Cascade Water Alliance agreement that would give the cities who sign by November 15 an extension to November 15, 2000. City of Tukwila Page 8 of 8 City Council of Whole Meeting Minutes October 11, 1999 Councilmember Haggerton attended an ACC Executive Committee meeting on October 5. Their attorney is working with a group of individuals from ACC to direct focus on important issues related to the third runway. Councilmember Haggerton attended an ACC dinner on October 6 with local area legislators. He indicated the event was well attended by district representatives. Representatives each made presentations and answered questions on legislature issues. As a representative of the Finance and Safety Committee, Councilmember Haggerton attended the October 7 Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting. Moreover, on October 8, he met with the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee Tukwila representative. Mr. Haggerton announced the Corps of Engineers is holding a public hearing on the rehearing of the permit application from the Port of Seattle on November 3. In March or April of 1998, the Corps of Engineers held the first public hearing at the Foster Performing Arts Center. The public hearing will review the changes the Port of Seattle proposes to make to the permit application. Administrator McFarland reported on the Sound Transit public hearing scheduled for October 14. He shared copies of notices the City has published to promote attendance at the meeting. Additionally, a separate announcement will be mailed to each Tukwila citizen. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Church by Side of the Road. (9:25) Council President Fenton adjourned the meeting for a five- minute break and reconvened the meeting for an Executive Session on pending litigation at 9:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation ADJOURNMENT: c. Staff Having no other business to come before the Council, President Fenton adjourned 10:13 p.m. David Fenton, Council Presicj nt the meetin /)(IJ(,)t// f )7( Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk for Valerie Gow, Recording Secretary Date Minutes signed: /,t 7 /99