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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-19 Regular MinutesROLL CALL: OFFICIALS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 19, 2000 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL 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. 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. City Administrator John McFarland; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; City Clerk Jane Cantu, Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Police Chief Keith Haines; Administrative Services Director Viki Jessop; Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan and Finance Department Director Alan Doerschel. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Domestic Violence Victim's Advocate Update Beth Button Police Chief Keith Haines introduced Ms. Beth Button and noted she will soon be working with the Police Department. Ms. Button will team with a police detective and become more involved in this evolving program. Items such as deeper interviews, follow -up visits to the victims and other steps will be taken to prove just how important this issue is to the Police Department and the Community. Ms. Button explained some patterns and similarities in domestic violence cases. She defined domestic violence and gave statistics to explain how wide spread the issue is within the City of Tukwila. She broke down the statistics between felony and misdemeanor cases. The advocate went on to explain what support groups and resources are available for the offenders and the victims. She provided a classic, sample case scenario of domestic violence and carried the Council through the intake, interview, court and other processes necessary to bring resolution to the cases. Ms. Button then fielded questions from the Council. Councilmembers expressed their thanks and appreciation for the work being done. Mr. Haggerton then asked Ms. Button to return in late November 2000, to provide another update. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. Final Report on Facilities Study: Brian Sullivan, Mithun Partners Page 2 of 8 June 19, 2000 Brian Sullivan, Mithun Partners, informed Council the facilities study was commissioned in early, 2000. Mr. Sullivan and his team met with a Steering Committee, which consisted of Department Directors. The Mithun team interviewed the Steering Committee members to determine square footage currently used, that which is needed and to determine where the shortages currently exist. A 24% increase in space, or approximately 8,800 more square feet, are necessary to adequately accommodate the City's current staffing levels. Mr. Sullivan discussed the number of square feet available at City Hall as well as that of the Minolta Building. Although no definite plans are in the works or have been made, Mr. Sullivan noted that when two leases are up in October and December, 2000, in the Minolta building, sufficient space would allow for current City Hall Administration (Finance, Admin. Services, Mayor's Office) to move into that site. At that point, the City's Police Department and Municipal Court could potentially dominate the space of City Hall. Roger Wagoner, Berryman Henlgar, then addressed the issue of potential growth in City Staff for the next 15 years. He noted the potential for a 10% growth within the next five (5) years and with all trends currently considered, believes a 2% annual growth rate thereafter is reasonable. He spoke in favor of providing enough space for future growth now to prevent the need of another study in 5 to 10 years. Both Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Wagoner noted there are definite needs and definite potential options to address those needs. A report was prepared by the Mithun Partners /Berryman Henlgar, yet was unavailable during this meeting. Therefore, the report will be copied by City staff and distributed for Council review in advance of a June 26 COW meeting. c. Discussion Tukwila Village Options Mike Ragsdale, Ragsdale, Koch, Altman Mike Ragsdale, Ragsdale, Kock, Altman, addressed the Council on the progress of Tukwila Village. He noted demolition is moving along rapidly. He reminded Council of their earlier statement of desire to have a City presence on the Highway, which would most likely include the Neighborhood Resource Center and Human Services Divisions. He noted the next step of the City Council is to make a policy decision based upon the results of the report presented by the Mithun Partners Berryman Henlgar. In response to a question from Councilmember Hernandez, Mr. Ragsdale stated there is a potential for nearly 100,000 square feet of buildable space (including the North and South sides of 144th. Further discussion on this issue will come to the COW meeting of June 26 after Council has had the opportunity to review the report mentioned above. Council will then discuss and potentially decide just how much of a City presence they actually desire on the property in question. Also at the June 26 COW meeting, Mr. Ragsdale will present information the topography of the land and potential options for building locations, etc. Finally, Mr. Ragsdale invited Council and staff to review the report and e -mail, call or write him with potential questions to be asked at the City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 26 meeting, so that he may have adequate time to research the question and provdide educated answers during that meeting. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Gary VanDusen. Former Mayor. asked the Council for assistance with a sign code issue problem facing the Puget Sound Blood Center, in Tukwila. Mr. VanDusen, the Facilities Manager for the Blood Center, seeks a modification and /or variance to the sign code which would allow for the current, non conforming sign to remain in its current location. Without the sign, exposure would be reduced, blood donations would decrease, and both would result in critical deficiencies to local area needs. Mayor Mullet assigned the item to the next Community Parks agenda on June 19, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. Dennis Robertson. Former Councilmember. spoke against holding public meetings on private property to avoid the appearance of impropriety. He spoke of such as the recent, June 15 meeting wherein he felt uncomfortable attending. He stated other citizens might feel equally uncomfortable and therefore not attend that or other meetings held under similar circumstances. Dennis Sivak. Tukwila. also spoke in favor of holding public meetings in public places. Additionally, Mr. Sivak stated his belief that holding a public meeting on private property is inappropriate. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 06/05/00 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers #221620 221907, in the amount of $1,273,347.17 Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: a. A resolution approving a Medical Savings Account/Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (MSA/VEBA) Plan. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE "MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT /VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION (MSA /VEBA) PLAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON." Page 3 of 8 June 19, 2000 Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to have the proposed resolution read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Clerk Jane Cantu read the title of the proposed resolution. Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded; to approve the resolution as presented.* City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Discussion: Administrative Services Director Viki Jessop stated this is an IRS approved, tax -free medical savings account that allows employees to pay out -of- pocket health care expenses, before and after retirement. All employee groups have been briefed on the plan and the non represented employees have developed a plan design and have voted to participate in the program if Council approved the resolution at hand. Mayor Mullet noted City dollars are not expended in connection with this program. Additionally, the plan will go into effect on October 1, 2000. Councilmember Duffie spoke in favor of Council also considering the same program. Ms. Jessop noted that, indeed, will be considered at the next Finance Safety Committee meeting. *The motion to approve the resolution as presented carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1445 b. Approve Mid -Year Funding of Computer Support Assistant Position AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF OVERNIGHT LODGINGS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CITIEA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Page 4 of 8 June 19, 2000 Carter moved; Hernandez seconded; to approve the mid -year funding of the proposed Computer Support Assistant position. The motion carried 7 -0. c. An ordinance ensuring safety in overnight lodging (discussion and /or adoption) Carter moved; Duffie seconded; 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. Duffie moved; Haggerton seconded; approval of the proposed resolution as presented.* Discussion: Police Chief Keith Haines noted this item was considered at the Finance Safety Committee earlier this evening. Additionally, he thanked Bob Abbott and Bill Denton for their extraordinary efforts in connection with the development of this ordinance and all which went into bringing it before the Council. Patrick Ricketts, Manager, Spruce Hotel, 14442 Tukwila International Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. He noted a specific objection with Section 7, item #2. He believes this information should be voluntarily provided when necessary and not a mandatory. He is in favor of crime prevention; yet noted the ordinance is too burdensome on small business hotels. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 19, 2000 Joonho Lee. son of owner to Spruce Motel. 14442 Tukwila International Boulevard, also spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Lee agreed with the points raised by Mr. Ricketts and reiterated that it would overly burdensome to small hotel /motel owners. Michael J. West. Tukwila. spoke of a recent bad experience with a small hotel in Michigan. He noted the area was filthy and trash ridden. He said the experience was frightful. He spoke in favor of this proposed ordinance as it would provide protections to patrons and hotel owners alike. He stated the proposed ordinance, of course, is not an answer to all the problems owners current face, yet it is a good tool and a good place to start. He urged Council's adoption of the proposed ordinance. Dennis Robertson, Former Councilmember. Tukwila, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and made suggested amendments to Sections 6, item 2 and Sections 7, item 6. Both items include the need for language Marie White. 3720 So. 138th St.. Tukwila, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance. She emphatically disagrees with the entire proposal. She stated that in addition to being "problematic," the proposed ordinance could potentially be legal indefensible. She stated that by appearances, the City wants businesses to police for them through the required use of video cameras, etc. Dwieht McLean. Tukwila, speaking solely as a citizen, noted opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. McLean was unaware this item was on the agenda and was glad to be present to make his opposition known. He referred to the proposed ordinance as a "Gestapo tactic technique" to get businesses to be good "team players." Bill Arthur. Co- Chair. Hiehwav 99 Action Committee, Tukwila, speaking on behalf of the Committee, noted their support for the proposed ordinance. That group urges the Council to approve the proposed ordinance. *Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; to amend the proposed ordinance by: 1) Changing Section 4 (A) from RCW 71.62 to "RCW 70.62 2) Section 6 (2) from Install a surveillance camera (with recorder) in the lobby to "Install and operate a surveillance camera (with recorder) in the lobby for 24 hours per day, seven days per week. and 3) Section 7 (6) from Install video monitoring equipment in all parking lots, monitored and recorded at the front desk to "Install and operate video monitoring equipment in all parking lots, monitored and recorded at the front desk 24 hours per day, seven days per week." *The motion to amend the proposed ordinance as outlined above carried 7 -0. *The motion to adopt the proposed ordinance, as now adopted, carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1918 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 9:59 p.m. Mayor Mullet reconvened the Regular meeting. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING THE MAYOR'S COMPENSATION; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1761 AND 1822, AS CODIFIED AT TMC 8.08; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed ordinance. Duffie moved; Linder seconded; to approve the proposed ordinance as presented.* Discussion: Page 6 of 8 June 19, 2000 9:50 p.m. Duffie moved; Linder seconded; to recess for approximately 5 minutes. The motion carried 7 -0. d. An ordinance setting the Mayor's compensation (discussion and /or adoption) Carter moved; Duffle seconded; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. The Finance Safety Committee reviewed this draft ordinance and had no formal recommendation, therefore the item was brought to the Regular meeting for consideration of the full Council. Michael J. West, Tukwila„ spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and noted the Mayor's responsibilities are awesome. He urged adoption of the proposed ordinance. Betty Gully. Tukwila, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance and added the City has grown substantially, as have the duties of the Mayor. Marie White. Tukwila. noted residents and surrounding cities are beginning to take Tukwila seriously and the Mayor should be paid accordingly. She spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Anna Bernhard, Tukwila, spoke in favor of an increase to the Mayor's salary, yet spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance as the figures are, in her opinion, "too high." She also stated the proposal should have been made before the recent election in an attempt to perhaps have other, qualified candidates apply. Dennis Sivak, Tukwila, spoke in favor an increase to the Mayor's salary. Dwieht McLean. Tukwila, noting that "you get what you pay for," spoke in favor of paying our Mayor "what he's really worth." He spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. Individual Councilmembers made their view known both pro and con on the proposed ordinance. This item has been under consideration for quite some time and the feelings were mixed on whether or not to raise the salary; if so, how much; if not, why; etc. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Councilmember Hernandez No Councilmember Carter Yes Councilmember Duffie No Councilmember Haggerton No Councilmember Linder Yes Councilmember Fenton Yes Councilmember Simpson Yes The motion carried 4 -3 as outlined above. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1919 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet will leave for the AWC Conference in Spokane on Tuesday, June 20, 2000. b. Citv Council Page 7 of 8 June 19, 2000 *Mayor Mullet called for a vote on the item post discussion. Councilmember Haggerton called for a roll call vote on the motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Hernandez noted attended a recent King County Initiative Sound Board meeting. She noted that of the 515 clients served by that group, since March, 1998, 121 have been Tukwila residents. She attended tonight's Finance Safety Committee meeting and will attend a REACH meeting on June 22, 2000. Councilmember Carter attended the June 12, 2000 School Board meeting wherein a report was presented by the Sister Cities Committee on the recent Ikawa trip. She attended a June 14 Suburban Cities Association meeting; a June 15 Transportation Summit meeting with Ron Sims and will be attending the AWC Conference in Spokane this week. Councilmember Duffie is proud of the June 15 meeting held at Councilmember Fenton's cabana. He also noted the construction at two local elementary schools has been completed. Councilmember Haggerton attended a Suburban Cities Association meeting June 14; a Cascade Water Resources Planning Committee meeting on June 12; and will be attending the AWC Conference in Spokane this week. Councilmember Linder had a one -hour briefing on June 13 for a Joint Recommendations Committee meeting on June 15. She also attended the Community meeting held at Councilmember Fenton's cabana on June 15. Finally, she noted attendance at the June 17 Highline Botanical Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Councilmember Fenton had no report. Councilmember Simpson attended the June 13 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and the Community meeting on June 15. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes c. City Staff City Administrator McFarland noted earlier distribution of a report to Council on miscellaneous issues. Additionally, he informed Council a decision must be made on where to hold the June 29 Budget Session with Department Directors. Wherever the meeting will be held, dinner will be provided. a. City Attorney City Attorney Noe was not present. ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 p.m. Having no other business to come before the Council, Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Bob Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: July 03, 2000 Page 8 of 8 June 19, 2000