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Home My WebLink About2000-03-06 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Regular 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 Joe Duffie and Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, David Fenton and Richard Simpson. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Public Works Director James Morrow and Associate Engineer Mike Cusick. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Jesse Woods. 3924 South 117th. Tukwila,, urged the council to do something about the constant noise and long hours the gun shooting range is used. He said, "violence" is the real issue and brought in several, recent news articles related to gun use and the devastation created as a result thereof. CONSENT AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARINGS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 6, 2000 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES a. Approval of Minutes 02 -22 -00 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 217337 217587, in the amount of $905,616.24 Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. QUASI- JUDICIAL: Request for vacation of a portion of 37th Ave. So. Petitioners: International Gateway East LLC, Group Health Cooperative 7:06 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing. For the record, Councilmember Simpson disclosed a visit to the site in question during part of his tour of the City upon being elected to the Council. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes For the record, Councilmember Carter disclosed a drive by the site in question today to have a clear understanding of the site in question during the hearing. City Attorney Bob Noe explained there was no impropriety in viewing the site and stated Council could note their visits on and for the record. Conversely, he noted communication between a Councilmember and citizen in a quasi-judicial matter is prohibited and should definitely be disclosed. Mr. Noe administered an oath to Public Works Director James Morrow, who presented a staff report in brief, to the Council. He fielded several questions from various Councilmembers. Through their questions, Council learned 1) petitioners are responsible to pay for having any utilities moved; 2) there will be no impact on the Riverton Creek access; a business location/name line will be added on future Notices of Petition for Vacation of Streets; and, an area near the proposed vacation location was actually vacated a number of years ago by King County. Mr. Morrow introduced Associate Engineer Mike Cusick, who was sworn by Mr. Noe. Mr. Cusick testified Puget Sound Energy abandoned their line today, thus, satisfying a request in correspondence to the City dated 02/07/00. 7:20 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. COUNCIL DELIBERATION: Page 2 of 5 March 6, 2000 Council spoke in favor of the vacation being granted on the condition than an independent appraisal be conducted to determine the value of the area being vacated with due compensation being made to the City. Main Motion. Carter moved; Duffie seconded; approval to vacate a portion of 37th Avenue South, from 126th Street to approximately 520 feet north, with the following conditions: 1. An independent professional appraisal should be conducted to determine the value of the area being vacated. 2. The existing utilities in the area of proposed vacation should either remain in place and the City provided access with an easement or be relocated at the petitioner's expense.* Motion to Amend the Main Motion: Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; to amend the main motion by striking the period at the end of condition #1 and inserting the words, "with due compensation being made to the City, based upon the outcome of the appraisal." Thus, the change would appear as follows: 1. An independent professional appraisal should be conducted to determine the value of the area being vacated with due compensation being made to the City, based upon the outcome of the appraisal. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes *The motion to amend the main motion carried 7 -0. *The motion to approve the main motion, as amended, carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Page 3 of 5 March 6, 2000 a. Authorize Mayor to sign a consultant contract with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $58,493.84 for the 2000 Annual Neighborhood Drainage Project. Carter moved; Duffie seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a consultant contract with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $58, 493.84, for the 2000 Annual Neighborhood Drainage Project. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with Ball Janik, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for federal representation and lobbying services related to the revised Sound Transit alignment. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign an amendment with Ball Janik, LLP, in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for federal representation and lobbying services related to the revised Sound Transit alignment. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract amendment with M.J. Durkin, Jr., in the amount of $48,000.00, plus expenses, not to exceed $500.00 per month, for assisting with efforts to amend the current preferred alignment for light rail. Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to authorize mayor Mullet to sign a contract amendment with M.J. Durkin, Jr., in the amount of $48,000.00, plus expenses, not to exceed $500.00 per month, for assisting with efforts to amend the current preferred alignment for light rail. The motion carried 7 -0. d. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Sound Decisions in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for services in support of the City Sound Transit strategy. Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with Sound Decisions in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, for services in support of the City Sound Transit strategy. The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: A resolution denying an appeal brought by Jihad Keirouz, d /b /a JAK, Inc. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DENYING AN APPEAL BROUGHT BY JIHAD KEIROUZ, D.B.A. JAK, INC., CONCERNING THE TUKWILA PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION DENYING HIS REQUEST FOR A REASONABLE USE EXCEPTION City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes REPORTS: a. Mayor b. City Council Page 4 of 5 March 6, 2000 Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Haggerton moved; Linder seconded; to adopt the proposed resolution as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1440 Mayor Mullet attended the 2/29/00 DARE graduation ceremony. He also attended the Executive Committee meeting of the I -405 Corridor Study. That is moving along nicely. Dennis Robertson has been selected to serve on the Committee. The Mithun space needs meetings continue. The Tukwila Police Department re- accreditation shall be finalized and officially approved soon. The Mayor noted a "good" final report has been received. Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance at the (3/1/00) first orientation meeting for the upcoming Ikawa, Japan trip. The next meeting is slated for 3/29/00. She attended a 3/2/00 Equity and Diversity Committee meeting; and announced the Chamber of Commerce representative to that committee no longer works for the Chamber and thus, no longer of service to the Committee. Therefore, the position which had been vacant for 6 months and filled for a very short time, is once again vacant. Finally, Ms. Hernandez reported receipt of a 12 -page e- mail regarding a visiting delegation from Russia. The e -mail relayed the delegates are looking for host families while they are in the area on a business conference /meeting. The dates are March 26 through April 8.0 Councilmember Carter attended the 2/29/00 DARE graduation; a 3/1/00 Foster High School Site meeting; and a 3/2/00 Equity and Diversity Committee meeting. On March 6, she met Dwight Pelz' new staff person. She will attend a 3/8/00 Suburban Cities Association dinner and a 3/9/00 PSRC Transportation Policy Board meeting. Council President Duffie also attended the 2/29/00 DARE graduation. He thanked the Public Works staff for their work in inspecting the Tukwila schools. Mr. Duffie then asked if Council wanted to hold a COW or Neighborhood meeting on 03/27/00 at 7:00 p.m. After each Councilmember spoke regarding this issue and after hearing from Anna Bernhard, Joanne McManus and Bill Arthur (all in the audience and all regular attendees to City Council meetings), the Council decided to refer this item to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee, under the direction of Councilmember Dave Fenton. Councilmember Haggerton will be absent at the 3/13/00 COW meeting as he will be attending the National League of Cities Convention, in Washington D.C. He attended the 2/29/00 DARE graduation. Next, Mr. Haggerton will attend a 3/7/00 Utilities Committee meeting and a 3/8/00 Cascade Water Alliance meeting and will fly to Washington D.C. on March 9. Finally, Mr. Haggerton reported a 3/15/00 ACC Executive Committee meeting and a 3/16/00 PRSC dinner meeting. Ms. Carter will attend the ACC meeting in the absence of Mr. Haggerton. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Linder had no report. Councilmember Fenton will attend a 3/8/00 Apartment Managers' Network meeting and will be out of state from 3/9/00 through 3/14/00 on vacation. Councilmember Simpson also attended the 2/29/00 DARE graduation. He will attend the 3/7/00 Utilities Committee meeting and the 3/8/00 Crime Free Multi- Family Housing Committee meeting. City Administrator John McFarland noted Public Works Senior Engineer Pat Brodin has been selected to serve as the new Operations Manager. Mr. Brodin will replace retired employee Ted Freemire. d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: Mayor Mullet and City Administrator John McFarland will attend a meeting of the legislature on 3/7/00 regarding the subject of tax relief. Councilmember Hernandez gave thanks to the Parks employees for the nice job in cleaning up behind the Denny's restaurant. There was a large amount of garbage and debris. Much to the City's chagrin, she reported refuse has once again appeared in that area. ADJOURNMENT: 8:21 p.m. Duffie moved; Linder seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Staff Steven M. Mullet, Mayor ?)thal 4-11. 5aAdA___, Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: March 20. 2000 Page 5 of 5 March 6, 2000