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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-05 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steven M. Mullet 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 Joe Duffle; and Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, David Fenton and Richard Simpson. OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 05, 2000 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Administrator John McFarland; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; City Clerk Jane Cantu, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Police Chief Keith Haines; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher, City Engineer Brian Shelton, Assistant Planner Deb Ritter, and Parks Superintendent Paul Surek. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Oath of Office Transport Services Officer Marta Hoskinson Police Chief Keith Haines introduced Ms. Marta Hoskinson. The new Transport Services Officer comes to the City from the private sector as a small business owner. She has a BS degree in Behavioral Sciences, has served as a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Normandy Park and has 10 -years experience as a martial arts instructor. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Hoskinson. PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS: a. Appointments to Boards Commissions: Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board 1. Beth Beeman, Resident, Position #1, term expires 03/31/01 (fills unexpired term) 2. Michael Spain, Resident, Position #7, term expires 03/31/04 (fills unexpired term) City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Despite an invitation to attend the meeting, neither applicant was present. Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; to appoint Beth Beeman and Michael Spain to the Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board; Beth to serve in Position #1 with a term set to expire on 03/31/01 and Michael to serve in Position #7 with a term set to expire 03/31/04. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Proclamation honoring Don Williams for 23 years of service to the City Page 2 of 7 June 05, 2000 Duffle moved; Carter seconded; to have the proclamation read in its entirety. The motion carried 7 -0. Mayor Mullet read the proclamation which extended sincere and heartfelt thanks to Mr. Williams' 23 years of exemplary and dedicated service. And, to ensure Dons' work in Tukwila is forever memorialized, the Council proclaimed the gymnasium at the Tukwila Community Center be renamed the Don Williams Pavilion. Mr. Williams extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the City staff, Administration and Council. Noting the importance of teamwork and dedication, Don noted he could not have achieved his goals without his co- workers and the support of the Council and City Administration. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Terry Smith, REACH Coordinator, informed Council the week of June 5 -9, 2000, is National Home Ownership Week. In honor of the week, the City of Tukwila and FirstHomes of South King County are sponsoring a "Buying a Home in Tukwila" workshop, on Thursday, June 8, 2000, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., at the Foster Library. She invited all to attend. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 05/15/00 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers #221346- 221619, in the amount of $701,196.68 Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: A Resolution approving the 2001 -2006 Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND DIRECTING THE SAME TO BE FILED WITH THE STATE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD 7:15 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 June 05, 2000 Public Works Director Jim Morrow reminded Council the T.I.P. is required by the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to be submitted on a yearly basis, covering a 6 -year period, and is strictly related to transportation issues. Additionally, he reminded Council this is the same plan as approved earlier in the year as part of the CIP. The six -year plan becomes part of the State's transportation improvement plan and is used as a financial planning document.The financial planning document is key at this point as the availability of transportation project funding dollars is at a minimum. Noting the importance of accurate financial reporting, Ms. Morrow informed Council a neighboring City was recently denied project dollars as the amounts listed on their TIP and grant request differed. Tukwila City staff has taken great care to ensure accuracy on this document in hopes of eliminating such an occurrence. A brief question and answer period took place between Council and Mr. Morrow to clarify projects listed, costs and timelines. CITIZEN COMMENT: No comments were received. 7:32 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. COUNCIL DELIBERATION: No deliberation discussions took place as questions were previously answered during discussion. Carter moved; Linder 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 resolution. Carter moved; Linder seconded; to approve the proposed resolution as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1444 OLD BUSINESS: a. An ordinance prohibiting gambling activities AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW TMC CHAPTER 4.10 PROHIBITING CERTAIN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1867, 1973 AND 1893; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE DCD Assistant Planner, Deb Ritter, informed Council the proposed ordinance has been revised to reflect the desires made known at the May 15 Regular meeting. The revisions include a 4,000 square foot maximum (per casino) for areas devoted to the playing of house banked social card games; the phrase, "fire, flood, or earthquake" has been revised to read "fire, flood, earthquake City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 June 05, 2000 and other natural disaster additional whereas clauses were added to provide the reader with rationale for the provisions; and in the case of new construction, replacement casino and the demolition of its predecessor, the language in Section 4.10.030©(3) has been revised to allow for an orderly transition from the old building to the new. Additionally, Ms. Ritter informed Council new language addressing the suspension or revocation of a gambling license has been added. In short, if a gambling license is suspended by the Gambling Commission, the holder of that license has the opportunity to appeal. If the appeal is unsuccessful, an appeal may then be filed with Thurston County Superior Court. In an any, no gambling activities may occur under that license until the license issues are resolved. Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to have the proposed ordinance be 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 ordinance as read.* Discussion ensued. Councilmember Hernandez explained she would be voting no due to the proposed expansion of the square footage allowance provision. *The motion carried 5 -2. Council President Duffle and Councilmember Hernandez voting no. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1917 b. 2000 -2005 Parks, Golf and Public Places Plan (discussion only). Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher noted his office is open to comments, suggestions, input and /or direction from Council. He noted the previous, hurried pace was due to the fact retired Director Williams wanted the plan adopted before he retired. Since that did not occur, the pace may now be slowed. Mr. Fletcher noted that since the May 15 Regular meeting, some comments have been received and he anticipates even more. The Parks Director then ask Council for their direction. Councilmembers concurred they would like to hold a public hearing before providing input. A public hearing date of July 10, 2000, was selected. Once the public hearing is held, the item will be remanded to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for input and then to the Committee of the Whole for additional comments and finally back to a Regular meeting for acceptance. Councilmember Carter asked Mr. Fletcher to provide some type of display regarding the proposed plan at Tukwila Days. Additionally, Mr. Fletcher noted he would like to run some type of public hearing notice in the upcoming edition of The Hazelnut. NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract amendment in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 with Waranzof Associates (amends City Agreement #00 -030). City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 June 05, 2000 Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract amendment in the amount of $11,800.00; (total of contract and amendment not to exceed $35,000.00) with Waranzof Associates, City Agreement #00 -030. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract amendment in an amount not to exceed $86,000.00 with ECONorthwest (amends City Agreement #00 -015). Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract amendment in the amount of $25,000.00; (total of contract and amendment not to exceed $86,000.00) with ECONorthwest, City Agreement #00 -015. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize Mayor to sign a King County Interlocal Agreement for the Trans Valley Corridor Study. Councilmember Carter introduced the issue and noted the study focuses on the transportation system in the corridor area bounded by Grady Way to the north, South 212th Street to the south, International Boulevard to the west, and the urban growth boundary to the east (perhaps as far as Maple Valley). Additionally, the study will provide a system -wide, multi -modal approach to determine deficiencies and analyze alternatives that will improve mobility and travel needs through the year 2020. This proposed interlocal agreement is provided by King County for review and approval by project partners of the cities of Renton, Kent, SeaTac and Tukwila. Approval of the interlocal denoted agreement for King County to enter into a consultant agreement for the study. Tukwila's portion of the study cost is $13,000.00. Completion of the study is scheduled for February, 2001. Finally, the intent of the study is to develop a preferred alternative and action plan for the Trans Valley Corridor study area. Carter moved; Fenton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a King County Interlocal Agreement for the Trans Valley Corridor Study.* *The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance at a Rotary Club lunch today wherein he provided an update on City happenings to the membership. In the interest of time, he is holding his Ikawa trip report until Monday, June 12, 2000, at the Committee of the Whole meeting. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended a June 1 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting wherein Patty Lewis Worthington was presented a Certificate of Appreciation in connection with her work of English as a Second Language. Further, Ms. Hernandez reported the desire to have a Community Services Access Guide in Tukwila or South King County. The cost is prohibitive so City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 June 05, 2000 funding sources are being sought. Ms. Hernandez also attended a Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening. She, too, will report on her trip to Ikawa at the June 12 meeting; yet noted on behalf of the City Council, she accepted a Declaration from the Sister City of Ikawa, Japan. A full translation of the text will be made available. Councilmember Carter attended the June 1 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting and noted she will be attending a June 8 Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board joint meeting with the Growth Management Policy Board. Referring to a letter received from Cynthia Stewart, Ms. Carter reminded Council of upcoming military aircraft testing at Boeing Field. Next, Ms. Carter distributed a copy of a letter from Ron Sims' inviting her to the third Transportation Forum on June 15 wherein they will discuss the use of a 3/10 of 1% sales tax option. She asked Council to review the letter and provide input as to the position she should take at the meeting. Councilmember Duffie reported reports from the Ikawa trip from school students, staff and City Councilmembers will be reset from June 19 to June 12 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Duffie reminded Council they would meet at 6:30 p.m. the same evening for an executive session. Next, he reported attendance at the 05/29/00 Memorial Day Celebration sponsored in part by the City of Tukwila, at Boeing Field. Finally, Mr. Duffie reported the upcoming 6/15/00 Community meeting in the Cascade View neighborhood. Councilmember Haggerton noted the cancellation of the 06/06/00 Utilities Committee meeting. Additionally, he noted attendance at the Museum of Flight -City of Tukwila Memorial Day celebration on May 29. Moreover, finally, he noted Cynthia Stewart is doing a good job in keeping the Council informed of events at the airport which could potentially affect the City. Councilmember Linder also attended a portion of the Memorial Day celebration at Boeing Field. Next, she expressed her appreciation for the work of Katherine Kertzman. She had a booth related to Tourism and Market at the celebration which was also well attended. Councilmember Fenton enjoyed the May 29 Memorial Day celebration at the Boeing Museum of Flight and was able to meet General Jackson and another General. He said the affair was very well attended. Mr. Fenton will attend the Buying a Home in Tukwila presentation on June 8 at the Foster Library, a skateboard park meeting at the Tukwila Community Center at 5:00 p.m. and finally a Site Council meeting the same evening at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Simpson attended the Foster Community Club meeting last month. The Foster newspaper will continue. He also attended the Highway 99 Action Committee clean -up on June 3. With the help of Dave Sabey, Sabey's brother and their staff, the Committee was able to collect and dispose of 1,030 pounds of trash. That is a record for the Committee as before the 06/03/00 pick -up, they had collected a total of 5,500 pounds of trash. Finally, the Foster Community Club performed a lawn cleanup service for two Tukwila families who are unable to attend to them on their own. Mayor Mullet noted that at the City Council- School District Joint meeting, one discussion centered around students getting involved with the clean -up on 144th. To that end, Mr. Morrow was able to provide the students garbage cans which have now been painted and will do a clean- City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes MISCELLANEOUS: EXECUTIVE SESSION: a. Pending Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) b. Potential Land Purchase Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) 8:44 p.m. Executive session began. 9:35 p.m. Executive session ended. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: l e.W WA M Steven M. Mullet, Mayor LQA_. Bob Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: June 19, 2000 Page 7 of 7 June 05, 2000 up on that street the weekend of June 10, 2000. Vests, gloves and other essentials will also be provided to the students by City staff. c. City Staff City Administrator McFarland had no report. d. City Attorney City Attorney Noe reported two court dates in regard the Hemmerling case. There is a 06/16/00 Preliminary Injunction hearing and an 8/25/00 Motion for Summary Judgment Hearing. These matters will be heard in King County Superior Court, Regional Justice Facility, in Kent. Council President Duffie sought consensus from Council for a City Council -City staff joint preliminary 2001 budget meeting. The meeting will take place on June 29, 2000, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Councilmember Fenton's apartment cabana. 8:32 p.m. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; to take a 5- minute recess before proceeding with executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. 9:35 p.m. Duffie moved; Fenton seconded; to adjourn the executive session, reconvene and recess the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0.