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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
September 18, 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, Dave
Fenton and Richard Simpson.
City Administrator John McFarland; Acting City Clerk Bob Baker; Council Analyst Lucy
Lauterbach; Finance Director Alan Doerschel; Planning Manager, Jack Pace; Public Works
Director Jim Morrow; City Engineer Brian Shelton and Mike Cusick.
Absent: City Attorney Bob Noe due to illness.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
A Proclamation Designating September 20, 2000, as "Undoing Racism Day."
Mayor Mullet read and proclaimed September 20, 2000, as Undoing Racism Day in the City of
Tukwila, and urged all citizens to join together for the first annual Undoing Racism Day to
reaffirm our commitment to ensure equality and freedom for all the people regardless of race,
religion, sexual preference, or gender.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the proclamation be faxed to the National League of
Cities. Mayor Mullet agreed that would be done. Many cities across the nation are producing
similar proclamations and /or resolutions in recognition of this important day.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Gina Vale. 12607 East Mareinal Wav South. Tukwila. spoke out of concern for the Sabey
Construction being performed near her residence. She noted they seem to be out of compliance
in terms of working hours and noise nuisance areas. Ingress and Egress issues through the
neighborhood were also addressed. Finally, Ms. Vale noted traffic and parking issues are also of
great concern. She sought the assistance of Council.
Trot/ Wallet'. 12607 East Marsinal Wav South. Tukwila. concurred with Ms. Vake and noted
the Police Department has done a good job in responding to calls in terms of enforcement to this
point. He also spoke in favor of adding additional patrol staff to maintain a more consistent
enforcement in his neighborhood. He noted that traffic and parking issues are extremely out of
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control and said he would be contacting his neighbors to determine what action may next be
taken. He, too, sought assistance from Council.
Mayor Mullet noted City Administration is aware of the problem. Mr. McFarland and Ms. Berry
are working the issue and would be in contact with Ms. Vale and Mr. Wallen.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes 09 -05 -00 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers #223508 #223747, in the amount of $945,144.69
Duffle moved; Hernandez seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented.
The motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
A moratorium established by Ordinance No. 1902 and renewed by
Ordinance No. 1922 upon the filing of development permits and
approvals relating to shelters, community residential treatment
facilities, community treatment centers for prisoners, transitional
homes for prisoners, pre release centers, limited security detention
facilities and similar land uses.
7:12 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
Planning Manager Jack Pace reminded Council that the extended moratorium was necessary for
City staff and attorneys to resolve complex code issues related to the siting of these types of
facilities. Staff has done research as to how other jurisdictions treat these types of facilities and
found that most cities codes are unenforceable. Before this item is referred back to the
Community Affairs and Parks Committee, Tukwila staff will determine such items as different
categories of the facilites; appropriate zones review processes; specifics on State agencies who
are involved with licensing and their requirements and which Federal and State laws apply to
these types of facilities.
Mr. Pace fielded questions from Council and concluded by noting City staff will make findings
and report to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee in October, 2000; with preliminary
options and recommendations on comprehensive plan/zoning code amendments to follow
perhaps in early winter, 2000.
No comments were received from citizens.
7:15 p.m. Hearing no further citizen comment, Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with Mithun Partners in an amount not
to exceed $20,000.00, plus expenses, which shall not exceed $3,000.00, for design
work on options for City Hall and Tukwila Village.
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Carter moved; Linder seconded; a motion to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign a contract
with Mithun Partners in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, plus expenses, not to exceed
$3,000.00, for design work on options for City Hall and Tukwila Village.
The motion carried 7 -0.
b. Authorize Mayor Mullet to sign Amendment #4 to Contract #99 -108, with Dr.
Hal Cooper, in the amount of $50,000.00, to complete work on a Light -Rail
Alternative (E -4).
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; a motion to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign Amendment
#4 to Contract #99 -108, with Dr. Hal Cooper, in the amount of $50,000.00, to complete
work on a Light -Rail Alternative (E -5).*
Discussion followed: Dr. Cooper will really be working on an E -5 route; not E -4 as noted in
staffs written Council Agenda Synopsis.
*The motion carried 7 -0.
c. Authorize Mayor Mullet to sign Amendment #1 to Contract #98 -053, with
Skyway Towing, amending the Bid Proposal Form and Contractor Rates Sections
of the Contract.
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; a motion to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign Amendment
#1 to Contract #98 -053, with Skyway Towing, amending the Bid Proposal Form and
Contractor Rates Sections of the Contract.
The motion carried 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
A Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Date of October 16, 2000, on a Request for
Vacation of a Portion of 35th Avenue South
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR APUBLIC HEARING FOR A
VACATION OF 35TH AVENUE SOUTH (DONALDSON STREET) FROM
SOUTH 124TH STREET TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET NORTH FROM
SOUTH 126TH STREET
Duffie moved; Haggerton seconded; to have the proposed resolution read by title only.
The motion carried 7 -0.
City Administrator John McFarland read the title of the proposed resolution.
Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; to approve the proposed resolution as presented;
setting a public hearing date of October 16, 2000. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1452
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REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet noted staff met with Sound Transit today. Although no agreement was reached;
yet Bob White and John McFarland will work over the course of a week on a proposed
agreement. Action will be delayed for a couple weeks hoping to have a resolution from Sound
Transit on E -4 that Mr. Earling can take to the Sound Transit Board. The City's Economic
Development meetings will begin September 19, 2000.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez attended an open house at Lora Lake; an apartment complex
acquired in the 3rd Runway buyout zone, by the Port of Seattle. The Executive Director of the
King County Housing Authority, not wanting the complex to stand empty for eight years, as
planned by the Port, negotiated an agreement with the City of Burien, Port of Seattle and the
Federal Aviation Administration to purchase and operate the building for five years as housing.
Councilmember Carter attended a September 13 Suburban Cities Association meeting and a
Transportation Policy Board meeting of the PSRC. Also noted was attendance at a September 16
clean -up of property (outside bus stop, by Foster High School) with the SAVE group. Later, she
attended the Fire Department Union picnic. She informed Council of a meeting on September 28
at Mercer Island City Hall relative to salmon issues.
Councilmember Duffle rode the Sounder train system from Auburn to Seattle on September 16.
He spoke very highly of the experience and the system. He encouraged others to take the
opportunity to ride. Also noteworthy was the inexpensive price of the ride. He spoke in favor of
bringing the service to the City of Tukwila. He would love to see the train as a viable option for
our citizens.
Councilmember Haggerton attended a September 13 Suburban Cities General Membership at
the Seattle Golf Club; and will attend the Suburban Cities Board meeting, in Burien. Mr.
Haggerton noted a September 19 Utilities Committee meeting as well as a Right -of -Way
Workshop in Kent, in the morning.
Councilmember Linder attended a September 14 South County Human Services Round Table
meeting. She distributed copies of handouts and discussed them with Council from that meeting.
Ms. Linder then noted she will attend the King County Human Services Round Table.
Councilmember Fenton is looking forward to riding the Sounder Train. Mayor Mullet noted
Tukwila's station is set for completion of September, 2001. Mr. Fenton also attended a program
on September 16 wherein State Legislator Karen Keiser was present. Although the program was
good, not much was said about SAVE.
Councilmember Simpson also rode the Sounder Train on September 16. He timed the ride at
1/2 hour from Seattle to Auburn; and noted the roundtrip cost at $3.00.
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c. Staff
City Administrator McFarland reported on the progress of Northwest Developments. The
issue was brought to the attention of City Officials and action has taken place. A letter was
authorized this morning detailing four items which must occur by a date certain; or a Stop -Work
Order would be enforced. He informed Council of a Sister Cities Orientation session for
September 26 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, for host families and interested parties. All
guests have been placed at this time. He then informed Council of major events and noted a
written itinerary would follow. The October 6 Special Council meeting has been canceled as the
event will be combined with a proposed banquet on 6:00 p.m., at the Museum of Flight, on
Sunday, October 7.
d. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe was absent due to illness.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Simpson's recent birthday was noted.
Councilmember Linder recognized the City's Executive Assistant in City Administration,
Shelley O'Keefe, for her diligent efforts and work related to the Sister Cities events.
Councilmember Carter questioned whether Administration had given thought to preparing two
budgets for 2001 in light of upcoming legislation (Initiative 722), as recommended by AWC.
Mayor Mullet noted Mr. Doerschel will address the issue by way of an FYI memo (stating
potential impacts to the budget). And, at the same time, Mayor Mullet spoke against doing two,
separate budgets due to the amount of work which goes into them.
Councilmember Carter then spoke in favor of Council perhaps receiving Polo -type shirts which
have the City's logo; Councilmember name and the word Councilmember included on them.
Mayor Mullet noted staff is actually working on such a shirt for staff at this time. Mr.
McFarland said he will work with Lucy to come up with a good design for the Council shirts and
could take the cost of the shirts out of their budget. Councilmember Linder recommended
consulting with whomever created this years' DARE T -Shirt. She spoke highly of that design.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:45 p.m. Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion
carried 7 -0. Having no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Mullet adjourned the
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: October 2, 2000