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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
August 7, 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.
Acting City Clerk Bob Baker 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.
City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Acting City Clerk Bob Baker;
Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Department of Community Development Director Steve
Lancaster; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Finance Director Alan Doerschel; Associate
Planner Nora Geirloff and Assistant City Attorney Simon Stoker.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
South King County Community Network Vince Hayes
Vice Chair of the South King County Community Network, Vince Hayes, presented Council
with written documentation relative to that organization. Created by the Legislature in 1994, the
Community Public Health and Safety Networks envisioned a grassroots process at the local level
to improve the lives of families in South King County communities.
The Network has a governing body of 23 Board members with diverse backgrounds and roles
(parents, citizens, youth, etc). This Board is charged with building a coordinated prevention
effort which will support all elements of the community in their efforts to raise safe and healthy
children. The Board members have observed children are engaging in unhealthy behaviors, such
as violent criminal activity, drug and alcohol abuse, early pregnancy and male parentage, suicide,
and dropping out of school.
One goal of the Network is to work on prevention, building on family and community strengths,
citizen input and local programming to help prevent and fight the unhealthy behaviors.
Chair of the South King County Community Network, Kay Lesko, spoke next. Ms. Lesko noted
the number of children in need in this area (Tukwila) is on the rise. Additionally, she noted that
Tukwila is a top leader in providing the area of South King County Human Services.
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Expanding on the goals mentioned by Mr. Hayes, Ms. Lesko also noted that making their name
more widely known in the community would perhaps prove positive in the area of continued
funding. She reported a new challenge to continued funding from the State of Washington
comes from the passage of Initiative 695.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Dan Aragon. 4610 So. 124th. Tukwila. spoke against businesses coming back into the
neighborhood which maintain hazardous materials, such as explosives (propane). Mr. Aragon's
concern arises as this is a business in a residential area. He asked if the business has a current,
City business license.
Mel Pierano, 4716 122nd, Tukwila. speaking to the same issue as Mr. Aragon, asked Council
why residents were not notified when the new business moved in.
Mac McDonald. 4246 So. 146th. Tukwila. informed the Council that his church group has
offered an invitation to the Tent City people to stay in Tukwila. Noting this to be a tough issue,
Mr. McDonald said that according to law, his church can only offer a 2 -week stay to the Tent
City residents.
Steve Matthews. 14404 51st Ave. So.. (and wife) informed Council of the grand opening of
his business, "Just for You Hair Design on August 5, 2000. Additionally, Mr. Matthews
informed the Council of his desire to be involved in the community and that he would be around
to check out the opportunities.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes 07 -17 -00 Regular Meeting; 07 -24 -00 Special Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers #222643- 222943, in the amount of 1,025,826.07
Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The
motion carried 7 -0.
BID AWARDS:
a. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Fore, Inc., in the amount of $172,316,
plus WSST, for the Foster Golf Course Tees and Green Project
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with Fore,
Inc., in the amount of $172,316, plus WSST, for the Foster Golf Course Tees and Green
Project. The motion carried 7 -0.
b. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with JPL Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$34,209, plus WSST, for the Tukwila Library Roof and Tukwila Park Gazebo
Roof Replacement Project
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with JPL
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $34,209, plus WSST, for the Tukwila Library Roof
and Tukwila Park Gazebo Roof Replacement Project. The motion carried 7 -0.
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c. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Mid Mountain Contractors in the amount
of $981,050, plus WSST, for the Interurban Avenue South from South 139th to
South 143rd Street Project
Carter moved; Linder seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with Mid
Mountain Contractors in the amount of $981,050, plus WSST, for the Interurban Avenue
South from South 139th to South 143rd Street Project. The motion carried 7 0.
d. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with Lourie Contracting in the amount of
$375,506.50, plus WSST, for the 2000 Small Drainage Project.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with
Lourie Contracting in the amount of $375,506.50, plus WSST, for the 2000 Small Drainage
Project. The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Facilities Space Needs Options and Costs as the relate to Tukwila Village, the
Minolta Building and City Hall
City Consultant Mike Ragsdale led the discussion on this item which centered on
construction/re construction costs and four available options for placement and /or replacement of
City Hall facilities.
Taking each of four options individually, Mr. Ragsdale considered Option 1, 2, 3 and 4
consecutively. With each option, Mr. Ragsdale presented "rough" estimate figures in terms of
costs.
Of important note is the fact that Option 2 may have a fatal flaw and not actually be able to
remain an option. A height requirement may or may not exist on the site where a new City Hall
would be built under option 2.
A review of their options and projected costs are as follows:
Turn the current City Hall building into a Police and Courts building; moving all
City Administration, Finance, Administrative Services departments into the
Minolta building; reconfigure facades to North East for public entry. No new
parking. Projected cost $7,181,819.00
Option 2: Turn the current City hall building into a Police and Courts building; build a new
City Hall facility with underground parking, in place of the newly created parking
lot. Projected cost $9,209,819.00
Option 3: New City Hall construction on the "North Site" of 144th/Tukwila Village Project.
To include structured parking and a two -story City Hall facility, Youth Center,
Police, Human Services and a community room; new Council Chambers; 24- unit
apartments; office /commercial space and room for retail space as well.
Projected cost $8,758,711.00
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$15.00 per square foot remodeling cost to City Hall
$30.00 per square foot remodeling at the Minolta building
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Option 4: New City Hall construction on the "South Site: of 144th/Tukwila Village Project.
To include structured parking and a 2 -story City Hall and 1 story Retail building,
9- townhouse, 24 -flat provisions; with parking under the building.
Projected cost $8,604,016.00
Mr. Ragsdale will refine the projected cost numbers before the September 21 Public meeting on
this issue and at this time is using the following rule of thumb:
Councilmembers individually noted their preferences as it relates to what should be presented at
the public meeting in September. There was consensus among Council to present all four
options (if Option 2 is still viable). Mr. Ragsdale will continue to refine the options and numbers
before the public meeting.
From the audience, Anna Bernhard spoke against the potential of moving City Hall to Tukwila
International Boulevard. She noted City Hall belongs right where it is in Old Tukwila.
Also from the audience, Joanne McManus stated that when Tukwila Village discussions began,
it was her impression that retail and a small city presence could be placed there. She, too, would
like City Hall to remain where it is.
Mayor Mullet noted the September meeting is not for the purpose of allowing the public to
actually choose an option. Rather, it is for them to be aware of what is being presented to the
Council in order for Council to make an informed decision. Next, he noted the public meeting
will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2000, at the Tukwila Community Center, at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Staff briefing on Commercial /Light Industrial Design Guidelines.
Associate Planner, Nora Gierloff, presented the Commercial Commercial /Industrial Design
Guidelines Background Report to Council. Ms. Gierloff noted her purpose this evening is to
receive input and approval from Council on the development and review process to this point as
prepared by staff. She said the changes are necessary to implement goals and policies of the
City's Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency with legal requirements.
City staff has been working on developing new guidelines and criteria for Tukwila's commercial
and light industrial areas to replace the existing guidelines within the TMC. Since their joint
City Council /Planning Commission in 1997, staff has completed the background report on the
issues and conditions in Tukwila, which will assist in focusing the design manual development
efforts.
Ms. Gierloff fielded questions from the Council which centered on getting the business
community involved in the process. She noted staff could contact the Chamber of Commerce to
receive input; open houses could be conducted; luncheon meetings may even be an option.
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Department of Community Development Director Steve Lancaster noted flexibility, ideas and
thoughts are sought as this is not a regulation document. This "guidance" document is being
engineered for that purpose, under the requirement of the Revised Code of Washington.
Council made various suggestions on amendments such as spelling of names; attention to need
for an adequate number of necessary handicapped parking stalls; ongoing screening of dumpsters
post construction; and the use of older, healthy, larger trees in the desingning of landscaping.
Council noted the proposed process looks "agreeable" and could be carried to the public and
business community. Staff will now take the item back to the Community Affairs Parks
Committee, then to the Planning Commission, then to Committee of Whole and finally, to a City
Council Regular meeting for approval.
b. An ordinance extending moratorium upon the filing of development permits and
approvals relating to community treatment centers for prisoners, correctional
facilities, transitional homes for prisoners, pre- release centers, limited security
detention facilities and similar land uses. (Ordinance No. 1902 adopted
02/22/00.)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH
MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN LAND USE ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHIN AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Department of Community Development Director Steve Lancaster reminded Council of the
adoption of Ordinance 1902 on February 22 of this year. That ordinance established a six -month
moratorium on the filing of development and /or land use permits for "community treatment
centers for prisoners, correction facilities, transitional homes for prisoners, pre release centers,
limited security detention facilities and similar land uses." That moratorium expires on August
22, 2000.
Since adoption of Ordinance 1902, City staff has done preliminary research on the land use
implications of the mentioned facilities. Legal issues and laws, both State and Federal, must be
considered as research of this issue continues.
For the reasons mentioned, Mr. Lancaster noted City staff requests Council to extend the
moratorium for an additional six months which would allow DCD and other staff to gather the
appropriate information and report back to Council. If approval is granted, the proposed
ordinance has an expiration date of February 22, 2001.
Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only.
The motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; to adopt the proposed ordinance as read.*
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Discussion: Councilmember Carter asked Mr. Lancaster if he was satisfied that the proposed
ordinance captures a broad enough range of uses in question. She noted different items are
called different names and she wanted to ensure they were captured in the proposed ordinance,
Mr. Lancaster answered in the affirmative.
*The motion carried 7 -0.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1922
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Second Quarter Reports were distributed to Council by City Administrator John McFarland and
noted they should be taken to the various Council committees for discussion.
Mayor Mullet reported attendance at today's King County Council meeting on the issue of
TRIP 21. He noted that those Council meetings are televised and how the Council operates
behind the cameras. Next, he noted Hal and Michelle are in town this week. Additionally, Mr.
Mullet noted staff is beginning to pick up the pace on Sound Transit issues. Next, Mr. Mullet
informed Council noted considerable discussions have already taken place on the Old Tank
Works property. Staff is looking at all issues found on site and will report back to Council by the
end of this week or early next week.
Councilmember Hernandez reported went on the BNSF tour on August 1, 2000. She was
pleased to go into the facility and it gave her a different outlook on the challenge the City faces
with BNSF. She also participated on the Night Out Against Crime on August 1, 2000, with
Captain Dave Haynes; as well as the annual March Against Crime at 9:15 p.m. She attended the
August 3 Equity Diversity Commission meeting. Next, she noted her office had moved and
gave her new telephone number to Councilmembers. Finally, she reported receiving a letter
from the NLC President Bob Knight, congratulating the City for participating in the NLC
campaign to promote racial justice.
Councilmember Carter reported the Night Out Against Crime went well on August 1, 2000.
She said there are too many places to visit in so little time. It is her hope that Councilmembers
can meet together before the event next year to divide up the stops and ensure each one is visited
by a Councilmember. She noted the City's volunteer picnic is slated for Thursday, August 10,
2000. She attended a meeting last week of all Suburban Cities representatives to the Puget
Sound Regional Council Growth Management and Transportation Policy Boards and Executive
Committee to discuss the MTP coming out in draft form.
Mayor Mullet noted the "blue tarp" situation is back in Court. There was a potential for
settlement until the party decided they needed a garage to put their trucks in and the City did not
agree. The hoped for Court date is August 18 (Friday).
Councilmember Duffle noted the coordination of efforts of all fire departments in the area who
responded to the fire along I -5, Northbound, on August 4, heading towards the Interurban exit
(Westbound on 53rd Street). He is proud the City decided to place a cement sound wall in that
area. The wall is responsible for saving the homes along 53rd. He spoke in praise of the speed
sign being placed on 53rd Street last week and now speaks in favor of increased enforcement of
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Councilmember Linder stated the tour of BNSF was time extremely well spent.
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the speed limit. Next, Mr. Duffle reported attendance at the BNSF tour on August 1. He said it
was a good tour and good tour guide. Finally, he noted a ride -along effort with the Tukwila
Police Department and encouraged others to do the same.
Councilmember Haggerton continues to attend the Board of Directors meetings for the
Suburban Cities Association in spite of the fact the general membership meeting are not held in
the summer months. He will attend an August 9 Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors
meeting as well. He noted the Revised Interlocal Agreement reviewed and approved by the
Tukwila City Council was not accepted by the Board of Directors. Another revised, interlocal
agreement is forthcoming.
Councilmember Fenton also enjoyed the BNSF tour. Next, he reported that at the last
Community Affairs and Parks meeting, a system demonstration of the Triathlon Orthophotic and
GIS system was done. He is enthused with the system and stated it will be a very useful tool for
the City.
Councilmember Simpson also felt the BNSF tour was educational. He also participated in the
Night Out Against Crime. From that, he learned certain prejudices exist from citizens who come
from other countries. Mayor Mullet noted this has been an issue for the Equity and Diversity
Commission since its inception. Ms. Hernandez noted the youth project currently underway
would be a good tool for them.
b. City Administrator
Mr. McFarland noted a August 10 Sound Transit Agency Scoping meeting for the supplemental,
draft EIS for the E -4 Route. This is not a public meeting yet the City will have representation
there as the meeting is being held at the Tukwila Community Center. Next, Mr. McFarland
reported an August 9 meeting with the Port of Seattle staff to discuss a proposed parking lot.
Next, Mr. McFarland reported Captain Craig Westby has tendered his retirement effective
immediately from the Tukwila Police Department and that Tukwila Community Center
Operations Manager Al Frank has accepted the Director of Parks Recreation position with the
City of Cheney. Finally, as it relates to the Sister Cities Committee, a note was received from
"Crystal" the teacher from Tennessee who lives in Ikawa now. She reports a potential arrival
date of October 5 or 6 to Tukwila and will leave October 10, 2000. Planning for that Ikawa
delegation visit has already begun. A formal City event will also be planned.
In response to an inquiry from Ms. Carter, Mr. McFarland noted the hydroseeding at the Tukwila
Village site. Since no water is channeled to the property and due to no recent rainfall, no grass
has sprouted. We need more wet weather before asking the contractor to re- hydroseed. The
contractor is placing straw where re- grading is necessary. City staff is working with the
contractor to ensure continued, improved work.
c. City Attorney
Mr. Noe reported the need for a 5- minute executive session.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Hernandez reported attendance at this evenings Finance Safety Committee
meeting. She reviewed the agenda items and noted minutes are forthcoming.
Councilmember Haggerton asked what the next step of Council will be now that a tour of
BNSF has taken place. Mr. McFarland responded by informing Council the issue should go
back to the Transportation Committee to review and /or re -open the options. Councilmember
Carter noted Council needed to see the yard for background and education on the issues.
Alternatively, Mr. McFarland noted that since the entire Council had toured the yard, the issue
may go to Committee of Whole.
Councilmember Fenton noted that on the west side of 144th, an old house has been demolished
and has been re- graded. A blacktop basketball court was installed.
10:09 p.m. Fenton moved; Duffle seconded; to recess the regular meeting into executive
session. The motion carried 7 -0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Land Purchase Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
10:10 p.m. Executive session began.
ADJOURNMENT:
10:40 p.m. Taking no action post executive session, Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to
adjourn the executive session; reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Bob Baker, CMC,
Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: August 21, 2000
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