HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-22 Special MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor John W. Rants called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and 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 Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Steve Mullet, Pam Carter, Jim
Haggerton and Pamela Linder.
OFFICIALS:
City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy
Lauterbach; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Finance Director Alan Doerschel.
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 22, 1999 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers City Hall
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
a) Approval of Minutes: 11/15/99
b) Approval of Vouchers: #215415 through 215566 in the amount of
$517,341.03
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Council President Fenton, to
approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a) An ordinance levying general property taxes for 2000.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR
THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2000, ON ALL PROPERTY,
BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT
TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT
REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF
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SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED BY LAW;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Councilmember Haggerton, seconded by Councilmember Carter to have
the proposed ordinance read by title only. Motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Haggerton, seconded by Councilmember Carter, to
adopt the ordinance as presented.
For the record, Councilmember Carter asked if this was an increase in the tax rate over
1999. Finance Director Alan Doerschel explained that it is not an increase for 1999. The
tax rate, $3.10, has been the same for three years and will be that way for a long time.
The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1889.
b) An ordinance raising the limiting factor for the regular tax levy above
the rate of inflation.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RAISING THE LIMITING FACTOR FOR
THE REGULAR TAX LEVY ABOVE THE RATE OF INFLATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Councilmember Linder, seconded by Councilmember Duffie, that the
proposed ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Haggerton, seconded by Council President Fenton, to
adopt the ordinance as presented.
Councilmember Carter stated she was a bit unclear on this ordinance because we are not
raising the rate. Director Doerschel explained that because the assessed valuation went
up, we are collecting more money. There are about five or six rate limiting factors and
one of them is the amount of money you collect and not the rate. The City is limited by
the $3.10. The City had a substantial increase in the assessed valuation. Doerschel
referred to a worksheet in the council packet showing the calculations. Referendum 47
limits the rate that can be assessed.
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The City must make a statement in the ordinance that says it needs to be able to go above
the price inflator because of its budgetary needs. The adoption of the ordinance requires
a super- majority vote.
Motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1890.
c) An ordinance reducing the gambling tax rate on bingo and raffles
from 10% to 5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1809, AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 3.08.080, RELATING
TO TAX RATES FOR BINGO GAMES AND RAFFLES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Duffie, that the
proposed ordinance be read by title only. Motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Duffie, seconded by Council President Fenton, to adopt
the proposed ordinance as presented.
Mayor Rants clarified that the proposed ordinance brings the City into compliance with
state law.
Motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1891.
NEW BUSINESS:
a) A motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Berger /Abam.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Carter to
authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Berger /Abam in the amount of $855,344
for the S. 180 Street Grade Separation Design Contract. Motion carried 7 -0.
b) A motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Perteet
Engineering.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Duffie, to
authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Perteet Engineering in the amount of
$71,800 for PS &E for the S. 150 Street Project.
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Councilmember Hernandez explained this is the street in front of Thorndyke Elementary
School. The Street Improvement Project will be coordinated with the improvements at
the School District and the roadwork will be done after the school is finished.
Motion carried 7 -0.
c) A motion authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with Cairncross and
Hemplemann.
Moved by Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember Linder, to
authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Cairncross and Hemplemann in the
amount of $24,000 for legal services in connection with the RTA and its Central
Link Light Rail Transit Project.
Councilmember Haggerton asked whether the City has an adequate way to control any
excess charges referenced in the fee schedule. Community Development Director Steve
Lancaster responded the current agreement notes the contractor will consult with the City
prior any excess charges are assessed and determine jointly whether or not those charges
are necessary. Councilmember Haggerton requested this type of contract go to the
Finance and Safety Committee prior to full council review in the future.
Motion carried 7 -0.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:45 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Carter, seconded by Councilmember
Mullet, to adjourn the Special Meeting and reconvene the Committee of the Whole
Meeting. Motion carried 7 -0.
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Date Minutes Approved: 12 -06 -99