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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-13 Special MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 13, 1999 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor John W. Rants called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 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; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Clerk Jane Cantu, Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Finance Director Alan Doerschel; Department of Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; and Parks Recreation Director Don Williams. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Library Advisory Board: Activities Report Dave Kistler, 14741 62 °a Ave. So., Tukwila, Chair of the Library Advisory Board, presented Council with a written report for 1998 -1999. The report included information on Foster and Tukwila Libraries, circulation statistics and survey results. One important note from Mr. Kistler was the fact Foster Library is now open on Saturdays. Also noteworthy is the fact countywide usage numbers are down from 1998 figures. Mayor Rants asked Mr. Kistler to relay his thanks and appreciation to each member of the Library Advisory Board. He noted the work of the Board is very greatly enjoyed by the residents of Tukwila. b. Sister Cities Update Sarajane Rants informed Council that 28 essays have been returned from students who would like to go on the Ikawa, Japan, visit May 19 through May 28, 2000. Scholarships for 25 students are being sought. This is the first time students were required to submit essays in order to obtain financial assistance for the trip. Also required this year from each student were written recommendations from at least three core instructors. Ms. Rants and the Committee intends to make known their decisions on scholarship recipients on or before Friday, December 17, 1999. City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 It was determined $12,000.00 is currently budgeted for the trip where stops are set for Kioto, Kobe and Ikawa. Ms. Rants is desirous of $600.00 scholarships for each of the 25 students ($15,000.00). Council suggested Ms. Rants seek funding from additional sources and report back with her findings. Ms. Rants then read a poem written by Alex Georgiannes regarding the nation of Japan. Further, she noted Dr. Paul Silver will be in attendance on the trip and a second brochure is being produced in connection with the visit. c. Presentation of Highway 99 Action Committee Donation Dwight McLean and Donna West, Co- Chairs of the Highway 99 Action Committee, considered it a privilege to present a check in the amount of $1,903.81 to Mayor Rants. Mr. McLean noted the monies are to be used for "computer equipment." Mr. McLean noted Mayor Rants is the reason the Highway 99 Action Committee is in existence. Additionally, he invited everyone to the Tukwila Community Center for a Highway 99 Action Committee Christmas event on December 18 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is one can of non- perishable food. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS a. Proclamation honoring Charlie Frame for his contributions to the City Mayor Rants stated Mr. Frame was the man who "brought peace" to the Allentown/Duwamish area. Mr. Frame worked for Baker Commodities for 20+ years and was appointed Plant Manager in 1996. He was active on the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, served on the Highway 99 Action Committee and sponsored various programs at Foster High School. Mr. Frame is retiring after an "exemplary" career. Mayor Rants presented him with a proclamation naming Frame as an "honorary citizen" of the City of Tukwila. Mr. Frame thanked the Mayor and Council for the privilege to serve. In kind, various Councilmembers thanked Mr. Frame for his efforts and involvement within this community. b. Arts Commission William Gorjance, Position #2; term expires 12/31/03 (reappointment) Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to reappoint Mr. Gorjance to the Arts Commission, Position #2, with a term set to expire December 31, 2003. The motion carried 7 -0. Mr. Gorjance noted he moved to Tukwila 41 years ago and was appointed to this Commission over 20 years ago. Councilmember Hernandez thanked him for his maze idea for Crestview Park. City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 c. Civil Service Commission -Anna Bernhard, Position #2; term expires 12/31/05 (reappointment) Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Duffie; to reappoint Ms. Bernhard to the Civil Service Commission, Position #2, with a term set to expire December 31, 2005. The motion carried 7 -0. Ms. Bernhard noted she has served on the Commission since January, 1976. d. Library Advisory Board Mac McDonald, Position #3; term expires 12/31/01 (reappointment) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Haggerton; to reappoint Mr. McDonald to the Library Advisory Board, Position #3, with a term set to expire December 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. Sue King, Position #4; term expires 12/31/01 (reappointment) Moved by Councilmember Carter; seconded by Councilmember Haggerton; to reappoint Ms. King to the Library Advisory Board, Position #4, with a term set to expire December 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. Kathleen Doolin, Position #5; term expires 12/31/01 (reappointment) Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Councilmember Haggerton; to reappoint Ms. Doolin to the Library Advisory Board, Position #5, with a term set to expire December 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. e. Equity Diversity Commission -Jesse "Jay" McMillan, Position #2; term expires 7/31/01 (fills unexpired term) Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to appoint Mr. McDonald to fill an unexpired term on the Equity Diversity Commission, Position #2, with a term set to expire July 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. Joan Hernandez, Position #7; term expires 7/31/01 (reappointment) Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Council President Fenton; to reappoint Ms. Hernandez to the Equity Diversity Commission, Position #7, with a term set to expire July 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. Eddie Releford, Position #8; term expires 7/31/01 (new) Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to appoint Mr. Releford to the Equity Diversity Commission, Position #8, with a term set to expire July 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 Margaret Joseph, Position #9; term expires 7/31/01 (reappointment) Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Councilmember Carter; to reappoint Ms. Joseph to the Equity Diversity Commission, Position #9, with a term set to expire July 31, 2001. The motion carried 7 -0. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Linda Morris. 225 Tukwila Parkway, o /b /o Tukwila Government Affairs and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, presented Mayor Rants with a plaque holding a ships bell, recognizing him for his eight (8) years of contributions and service to the residents and staff of the City of Tukwila. Don Williams. Parks Recreation Director, o /b /o the Tukwila Arts Commission, invited the Mayor and Council to a December 22, 1999, dedication ceremony of a (bronze sculpture) firefighter holding a child, at Station 54, in Tukwila. The ceremony will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 12/06/99 Regular Meeting Moved by Councilmember Duffie; seconded by Councilmember Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: a. An ordinance adopting the proposed 2000 budget AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE FISACAL YEAR 2000; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to approve the proposed ordinance as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1896 b. A resolution adopting the 2000 -2005 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2000 -2005 FINANCIAL PLANNING City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Council President Fenton; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez; seconded by Couuncil President Fenton; to approve the proposed resolution as presented.* Discussion ensued with Councilmember Haggerton expressing his desire to have additional monies attributed to residential street improvements in future CIP's. Councilmember Carter also suggested the item be added to the Council Retreat in January, 2000. *The motion carried 7 -0. MODEL AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE FUNDS. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1434 c. An ordinance vacating a portion of Maule Avenue from South 144 Street to South 147 Street (Petitioners: Robert C. Champoux (G. T. Development), and Al Sanft and Louie Sanft AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS MAULE AVENUE FROM SOUTH 144 STREET TO SOUTH 147 STREET ABUTTING LOTS 1, 2 AND 12 THROUGH 22, BETWEEN INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH AND MAULE AVENUE; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Moved by Councilmember Duffle; seconded by Councilmember Mullet; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed ordinance. Moved by Council President Fenton; seconded by Couuncilmember Duffle; to approve the proposed ordinance as presented.* Discussion ensued with Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, informing Council all conditions previously cited in connection with this request have been met. Clarification of conditions was sought and received by Councilmembers. George Henry, Vice President of G. T. Development, 14601 Interurban Ave., Tukwila, noted all lots in connection with their property are to be combined into one large lot. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1897 City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Rants thanked the Council for their work in his tenure. He said, "together, we've made some things happen." The Mayor feels extremely humbled hearing the kind words from others as he has done what he thought was right during his years of service. Mr. Rants will miss the Council and the working relationships he's built. Finally, he said the City staff will also be missed and that their commitment is incredible. He wished everyone future success. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie spoke in favor of the need for assistance as one of his neighbors is feeding crows and seagulls and it is becoming troublesome as other neighbors want to use guns to rid the neighborhood of the birds. Councilmember Hernandez attended a December 7 Tukwila Business Government Affairs luncheon as a National Bank of Tukwila Open House. On December 8, she attended an International Community Council kickoff, also attended by Adam Smith and Brian Haire. She also attended a December 10 Community /Chamber luncheon. Council President Fenton attended the December 9 Neighboring Cities Legislative breakfast. He also thanked everyone for their efforts during his tenure as Council President. He has enjoyed the work. Councilmember Mullet noted this was his last meeting as a Councilmember. He noted his London vacation plans until the end of December and thanked Mayor Rants for his work. Mullet said the Mayor and Council has "shined pretty well." Councilmember Carter will attend a December 15 Foster Community Club dessert potluck and a December 21 SCATBd meeting wherein Sound Transit Board membership appointments will be discussed. She attended a memorial ceremony on December 10 for Margaret McDonald. Finally, Ms. Carter reviewed the events and agenda of this evening's Utilities Committee meeting. Minutes are forthcoming. Councilmember Haggerton also attended the December 7 Chamber /Government Affairs luncheon as well as the December 9 Neighboring Cities Legislative meeting. Finally, Mr. Haggerton reported he, too, attended the December 10 memorial service for Margaret McDonald. Councilmember Linder noted she had reviewed the Mayor's vision and stated he has made incredible strides and a fine job in his duties. City Staff: John McFarland, City Administrator, reminded Council of a December 16 Open House for Mayor Rants from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. All are invited to attend. City of Tukwila December 13, 1999 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 Additionally, Mr. McFarland stated his appreciation for Mayor Rants and noted "the essence of leadership is courage." Mr. McFarland stated the Mayor has accomplished much due to his courage and ability to make a decision, no matter how difficult. c. City Attorney No report. City Attorney Bob Noe was not present. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Hernandez distributed a memorandum from Terry L. Smith, Program Manager for REACH, concerning the question of residency for the City of Tukwila's Homebuyer Assistance Program. There was consensus among Council not to restrict applicants based solely on residency. Rather, first preference shall be given to current residents of Tukwila and secondly to those living outside the City, yet wishing to purchase homes within Tukwila. ADJOURNMENT: 8:32 p.m. Moved by Council President Fenton; second by Councilmember Hernandez; to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Div Y Y c Vc1� Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Rthmi N P2aLus Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: 01 -03 -2000