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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-03 Regular MinutesCALL 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. ROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL January 03, 2000 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Dave Fenton, Mayor -elect Steve Mullet, Jim Haggerton and Pamela Linder. Also present were Councilmember -elect Richard Simpson and incumbent Councilmembers Joan Hernandez and Pam Carter. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Clerk Jane Cantu, Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; City Attorney Bob Noe; 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. Oath of Offices Municipal Court Judge Peter Lukevich Mayor -elect Steven M. Mullet Outgoing Mayor, John W. "Wally" Rants, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -elect Steven M. Mullet and pronounced him Mayor of the City of Tukwila, with a term to expire on December 31, 2003. Richard Simpson, Councilmember, Position 4 Municipal Court Judge Peter Lukevich administered the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmember Richard Simpson. Mr. Simpson will serve a term set to expire on December 31, 2003. Pam Carter, incumbent Councilmember, Position 2 Municipal Court Judge Peter Lukevich administered the Oath of Office to incumbent Councilmember Pam Carter. Ms. Carter will serve a term set to expire on December 31, 2003. City of Tukwila January 03, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Joan Hernandez, incumbent Councilmember, Position 6 Municipal Court Judge Peter Lukevich administered the Oath of Office to incumbent Councilmember Joan Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez will serve a term set to expire on December 31, 2003. Remarks from Former Mayor Rants Mayor Rants noted his admiration to former Mayor Baker, for having the insight and the courage to improve the financial situation of Tukwila. Mr. Rants stated Councilmembers are risk takers and serve as guardians of the taxpayers' purse. He urged them to be frugal and look at the good that can be done with the dollars currently available. He advised them to prioritize and determine the best good and how Tukwila can achieve a positive economic development strategy. He wished Mayor Mullet and Council good fortune and best wishes. Outgoing Council President Fenton presented Mr. Rants with a plaque and gavel commemorating his years of service as Mayor of the City of Tukwila. Mr. Fenton noted his appreciation for the courage, vision and leadership during Rants' tenure. 7:14 p.m. Mayor Mullet called a recess for the audience to participate in a brief reception. 7:34 p.m. Mayor Mullet reconvened the regular meeting. b. Economic Development Mike Ragsdale Mike Ragsdale stated economic strategies have become far more involved and complex than those created years ago. Many factors, including quality of life, have contributed to the increased complexity of the issue. Due to stability in retail sales tax revenues and an adequate number of jobs for area citizens, Tukwila has been comfortable with economic issues. Now, as manufacturing positions and a changing makeup of retail sales malls evolve, Tukwila must begin strategizing for prosperous economic development. As Tukwila moves forward, Mr. Ragsdale suggested the Council ask questions that will affect its future. Boeing has been and continues to downsize. Manufacturers all over the world are constantly relocating to areas where wages may be paid at reduced rates. Regional malls are in transition as the method of retailing has reached "old age." Other regional malls are closing. Moreover, another factor with unknown outcomes is e- commerce; the purchasing of goods on- line. Mr. Ragsdale noted the Council serves as leaders; and the leaders of the City influence the course of these issues. He stated the leaders could also ask questions such as who are we fostering jobs for; are we creating enough positions for our own residents; where do we want to go and how can a new Vision Tukwila help us get there? Finally, Mr. Ragsdale urged the Council to work together with the citizens of the City to develop answers to those questions and to develop a cogent economic strategy for the next century. City of Tukwila January 03, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Councilmembers individually and collectively agreed this is a serious subject which should be discussed at their retreat later this month. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Dwieht McLean. 13015 38 Ave. So.. Tukwila. urged the Council to erect signs identifying Tukwila International Boulevard as such and distributed his business card showing use of the name. He reminded Council the name change occurred in December, 1998; and desires to see it marked the same. He said additional explanation is usually necessary when someone receives correspondence or his business card as it relates to the location of Tukwila International Boulevard. Councilmember Carter noted the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is responsible for erecting such signs and Mayor Mullet explained they have been consulted. He also noted the City would contact WSDOT and try to move up the timeline as to sign installation. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes December 13, 1999 (Special Meeting) b. Approval of VouchersDecember 20, 1999 (ratify action previously signed) December 29, 1999 #216181 to 216432 $444,680.98 Moved by Duffie; second by Hernandez; to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: Election of new Council President: Mayor Mullet called for nominations for Council President. Councilmember Hernandez nominated Councilmember Duffie for Council President in 2000.* No other nominations were made. Moved by Haggerton; seconded by Carter; to close the nominations for Council President. The motion carried 7 -0. *The vote for Councilmember Duffie serve as Council President from January 03, 2000 to December 31, 2000 carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet noted Committee assignments will continue as usual for the next few weeks until and if Councilmembers determine changes, if any, are necessary. City of Tukwila January 03, 2000 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the recent Arts Commission sculpture dedication at Station 51. She said the sculpture, depicting a firefighter holding a child and dog, is very impressive. Next, Ms. Hernandez read from a card of thanks and appreciation from recent WWEE (Washington Women's Employment Education) graduate, Lynn Emler. Ms. Emler has worked at Pemco Financial services for three months and noted her thanks to the Council and City for sponsoring the WWEE training program. Finally, Ms. Hernandez noted an Equity and Diversity Commission meeting on January 7, 2000, at Showalter. Boeing will make a presentation on their Diversity program. Councilmember Carter noted SCATBd has supported Mary Gates' re- election nomination to the Sound Transit Board of Directors. Additionally, she noted the King County Council actually approves or rejects nominations to that Board. Council President Duffle had no report. Councilmember Haggerton noted a resident recently asked why Tukwila's Councilmembers are involved with the AWC and NLC. They also asked if the Council works on local issues. Mr. Haggerton assured the citizen Councilmembers work diligently on the local, regional and national committees and issues. Councilmember Linder reported a Finance and Safety Committee on January 10, 2000, at 6:15 p.m. She also noted a Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting is slated for 5:15 p.m. on January 11, 2000. Councilmember Fenton had no report. Councilmember Simpson noted recent attendance at a Working Together forum at the University of Washington. He will also attend a January 19, 2000, Growth Management meeting at Highline Community College. c. Staff City Administrator John McFarland asked Council to notify the Mayor's office soon after setting their retreat agenda. This will provid the time necessary to prepare comprehensive position papers and statements and to answer all questions of the Council. d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Linder spoke of correspondence prepared by Dwight Pelz which stated the South County could receive support if all cities worked together and pushed to get monies to get City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes lightrail to Northgate. No mention was made, in that correspondence, of getting lightrail to the Southcenter area. Mayor Mullet spoke in favor of sending reply correspondence from the Mayor's office regarding this issue. 8 :27 p.m. Moved by Hernandez; seconded by Duffie; to recess the regular meeting and convene an executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) January 03, 2000 Page 5 of 5 8:27 p.m. Executive session began. 8:47 p.m. Executive session ended. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: 8:47 p.m. Moved by Fenton; seconded by Carter; to adjourn the executive session, reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Eth-ekt, Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: January 18, 2000