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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
October 2, 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, Dave Fenton and
Richard Simpson.
City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy
City Clerk Bob Baker Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Finance Director Alan Doerschel;
Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Police
Chief Keith Haines. Also present were Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry and Human
Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board Annual Report
C.O.P. Advisory Board Chair is Gregg R. Kats
Police Chief Keith Haines introduced C.O.P. /C.A.B. Chair Gregg Kats and the Committee
members who were present in the audience, including Vince Hayes and Michael Spain.
Mr. Kats presented the Annual Report of the Committee and touched upon the goals and
accomplishments of the Committee as outlined in the Council agenda packet. Mr. Kats then
thanked the volunteers who have given so freely of their time and energies in making this years
goals become realities.
a. 1. Presentation of C.O.P. /C.A.B. Awards for 2000
Plaques for the Award of Community Policing Excellence were presented to Tukwila Police
Officer Gary Leavitt and business owners Mike Donna West.
Duffie moved; Haggerton seconded; to consider Old Business, item (a.) out of order, at this
time. The motion carried 7 -0.
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OLD BUSINESS Item A Considered out of order on the agenda as approved by Council.
a. A resolution establishing a "Treasures of Tukwila" Annual Award
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A "TREASURES OF TUKWILA"
ANNUAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CIVIC CONTRIBUTION
Duffle moved; Hernandez 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.
Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; to accept the resolution as presented. The motion
carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1453
Presentation of First Annual "Treasures of Tukwila" Award
Mayor Mullet presented the first annual Treasures of Tukwila Award to Tukwila's own Warren
Wing; story writer and historian. The Mayor noted that Mr. Wing was and continues to be very
active in the community and informing new citizens about their Tukwila Community.
SPECIAL RESENTATIONS (continued)
b. Proposed Business -to- Community Program Tukwila Regional Center
—George Lanegraff, Renton Vocational Technical College
George Lanegraff, Director of Business Development, Renton Technical College presented the
proposed program as Ms. Lauterbach distributed his written Mission and related materials.
Materials presented also included community needs, strategy breakdown into Phase I and Phase
II; an implementation plan; proposed project organization; and the proposed budget for the
program.
The total budget for the program is $10,000.00, which Mr. Lanegraff seeks from the City of
Tukwila.
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; to approve the proposed Business -to- Community
program, including funding of said program in the amount of $10,000.00. The motion
carried 7 -0.
Timing regarding implementation ensued. Mr. Lanegraff informed Council he could begin work
on the program as soon as they so desire /direct. In the end, it was agreed program preparation
could actually begin soon with a major portion of the work then being performed with costs paid
out of the 2001 budget.
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CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
No comments were received.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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a. Approval of Minutes 09 -18 -00 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers #223748 223985, in the amount of $545,656.09
c. Accept as complete the 1999 Overlay Program Construction Contract with
Western Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $437,963.24, and authorize release of
retainage.
Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented*
Councilmember Fenton sought clarification of the City's petty cash fund issuance policy as when
reviewing vouchers recently, he saw a check was to be written in the amount of $7.00 for a
member of the Police Department. City Administrator McFarland explained the Petty Cash Fund
Policy to Council.
*The motion carried 7 -0.
BID AWARD:
Urban Center Upgrade Project
*The motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Award a construction bid for the Urban Center Upgrade Project to
Success Construction, Inc., in the amount of $74,940.52, including
WSST
Haggerton moved; Carter seconded; to award a construction bid for the Urban Center
Upgrade Project to Success Construction, Inc., in the amount of $74,940.52, including
WSST.*
Councilmember Haggerton sought clarification on a vicinity map exhibit included with the
agenda packet. The map marked AREAS 6 -8 should have been marked AREAS 7 8 as area 6
was eliminated.
Potential Services /Projects Funded by an Additional $65,272.00 of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be received in 2001
Human Services Coordinator explained her knowledge of the City's receiving an additional
$65,272.00 in CDBG funds for 2001. This public hearing was held in order to receive any
other /additional comments from citizens regarding the use of funds as well as for Council to
consider staff recommendations as to how the funds should be used.
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7:44 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
No citizen comments were received.
7:45 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
Ms. Boykan fielded various questions from Council as to the use of funds for 2001. Ms. Boykan
recommended $45,000.00 be placed into the DASH (Downtown Action to Save Housing)
account for acquiring and rehabbing the Mountain View Apartments. Additionally, she spoke in
favor adding the remaining funds of $20,272.00 into the housing repair account.
Linder moved; Carter seconded; to distribute additional CDBG funds as follows:
$45,000.00 additional funds into DASH; and $20,272.00 into Housing Repair. The motion
carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Previously considered out of order by unanimous vote of Council.
b. An ordinance raising the City /Metro rate for sanitary sewer service due to an
increase by the Metropolitan King County Council (Increase to become effective
January 1, 2001).
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1714 AND TMC 14.16.065,
TO RAISE THE CITY /METRO RATE FOR SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
DUE TO AN INCREASE BY THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY
COUNCIL; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1880; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES CHARGED AT FOSTER
GOLF LINKS FOR THE YEARS 2000 -2004 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
THE FOSTER GOLF LINKS REVISED SIX -YEAR MASTER PLAN 1999-
2004; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1885, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE 12.12; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Haggerton moved; Fenton 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 presented. The
motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1929
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c. 2000 rate increases from previously adopted ordinances regarding fees /taxes from
1999.
1) Golf course /greens fees
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Hernandez moved; Fenton 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.
Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented. The motion
carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1930
2) Water rates
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO METERED WATER RATES; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1883 AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 14.04.240 OF THE
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1931
3) Surface water rates
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, REGARDING STORM AND SURFACE WATER RATES
AND CHARGES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1895, AS CODIFIED AT
SECTION 14.32 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
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Duffie moved; Fenton seconded; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The
motion carried 7 -0.
Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented. The
motion carried 7 -0.
Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The
motion carried 7 -0.
Haggerton moved; Hernandez seconded; to adopt the proposed ordinance as presented.
The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1932
4) Mayor reconfirming recreation center rates
Carter moved; Linder seconded; acknowledgment of the recreation center rates set by
Mayor Rants in 1999 for the 2000 year. The motion carried 7 -0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
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Authorize Mayor to sign the proposed amendment to the interlocal agreement with the
Airport Communities Coalition (ACC), relative to the Open Public Meetings Act
Councilmember Haggerton noted there has been a State Audit of the ACC affairs involving
nearly all operating aspects of that group. After meeting on numerous occasions, the only
change suggested relates to the Open Public Meetings Act as stipulated by the State of
Washington. This change, it was agreed, would be made to the currently- existing interlocal
agreement.
Councilmember Fenton noted it went through Community Affairs and Parks Committee. There,
it was understood and approved.
Mr. Haggerton noted the interlocal will also have a proposed amendment presented to member
cities in 2001. He also applauded the ACC Committee member cities for their laborious work in
creating such a good interlocal agreement.
Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to authorize Mayor Mullet to sign the proposed
amendment to the ACC interlocal Agreement, as it relates to the Open Public Meetings
Act. The motion carried 7 -0.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet noted negotiations are coming up relating to Temporary Sounder Station at
Tukwila. The City is negotiating to receive minimums with safety standards such as curb, gutter
and sidewalks as well as minimum road standards for cars and buses with regard to ingress and
egress. Sounder, though, claims they have no money and may suggest the City pay the fees
associated with the minimums being sought. Mr. McFarland stated negotiations will indeed
continue on project development.
Next Mayor Mullet raised the issue of the upcoming Ikawa visitors. One item of concern is the
formerly proposed and canceled City Council Special Meeting for Friday, October 6, 2000.
Mayor Mullet spoke in favor of once again holding the meeting. Mr. McFarland spoke briefly of
the students' schedule on Friday and why it may or may not be good to hold a Council meeting.
Mayor Mullet noted that if the Council meeting is not held on October 6, a time has to be
determined for a formal exchange of gifts. Council agreed the exchange should take place at the
banquet. To that end, no Special Meeting would be required. Finally, Mr. McFarland noted a
final, formalized schedule of events will be presented to Council on October 3, 2000.
Finally, Mayor Mullet reported on an interesting meeting entitled "Weapons of Mass
Destruction." This was attended by Fire, Police, appointed and elected officials, dealt with what
would happen if biological /chemical warfare was discovered. More meetings of this nature will
probably take place as many questions went unanswered.
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Councilmember Hernandez attended the Sister City Committee Host Family orientation on
September 26, 2000. She will participate in most events at the school for the visiting delegates
as well. She attended this evenings Finance and Safety Committee meeting. One of the agenda
items mentioned was consideration of a proposal to reclassify the vacant Recreation Supervisor
position to a Recreation Superintendent position. A cost saving in the first year would exist, with
a 5% increase thereafter. Responsibilities in the position would be expanded to include
increased community outreach; and serving as the City's Art Commission Southwest King
County Tourism Committee representative. Parks Director Bruce Fletcher asked Ms. Hernandez
to obtain Council approval which would allow him to advertise for the position since the City
cannot officially approve the item until October 16. The Finance and Safety Committee
recommends approval of the request. After some discussion and one opposing Councilmember,
consensus existed to allow Mr. Fletcher to advertise the position.
Councilmember Carter reported September 26 attendance to the Transportation Summit
organized by King County Executive Ron Sims. Sadly, too, Councilmember Carter noted
Bernie Boys, Inc., is going out of business this week. While the store in the Top Hat area will
remain in operation, Bernie is retiring.
Councilmember Duffie will attend an October 3 fundraising breakfast meeting on behalf of
D.A.W.N.
Councilmember Haggerton will attend an October 3 Resource Planning Committee meeting
with Cascade Water Alliance, in Bellevue. He will also attend a Utilities Committee meeting
later that afternoon. An ACC Executive meeting is scheduled for October 14 at 5:30 p.m.
wherein potential consultants will be interviewed. He then noted the Port of Seattle has
withdrawn its 401 permit with the Washington State Department of Ecology. Numerous news
articles will most likely appear in the future regarding this issue.
Councilmember Linder also attended the September 26 Sister Cities Host Family Orientation
meeting as she will host 3 teens (2 from Ikawa and 1 from a local Tukwila school). Ms. Linder
also attended a September 28 Joint Recommendations Committee with Alan Doerschel. One
item reviewed was Tukwila's proposal for a CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee. She noted
good news is the fact the City may receive the loan guarantee. The bad news is the City may
actually need to return the loan guarantee. There is so much red tape and hoops which may not
make it worth our while to receive the guarantee. Ms. Linder is on the Committee which
recommended the application be sent along in addition to some requested site plan and other
items. Afterward, a second review will be made by the Joint Recommendations Committee.
Councilmember Fenton had no report.
Councilmember Simpson attended the Endangered Species Act meeting on September 28, on
Mercer Island, along with Ryan Partee from Public Works. Much of the lecture series was
presented by the Master Builders Association. One Mayor asked why other officials, more
closely related to the subject, did not present on the issue. It was explained future meetings
would contain presentations from those officials.
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c. Staff
City Administrator McFarland noted 50 volunteers from the Boeing Company assisted in the
clean -up around the Tukwila Community Center on September 30. They weeded flower beds,
worked on the landscaping, trails and parking lots as well. The event was organized by Roberta
Nelson, Mayor's Office.
Next, he noted the Allentown Pedestrian Bridge has been repaired and is once again fully
operational.
Councilmember Fenton then asked Mr. McFarland if he had received any correspondence from
Bob White as it relates to the E -4 Route. Mr. McFarland responded in the affirmative. A
proposal has been received from Mr. White. That proposal will be discussed in detail in a
meeting on Wednesday, October 4, 2000. Mr. McFarland noted he would report back to Council
after the Wednesday meeting and stated he is pleased that discussions are continuing on this
issue.
d. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe reported he and Simon Stocker will attend a Municipal Attorneys
Conference in Spokane, from October 4 -6.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:36 p.m. Fenton moved; Hernandez seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting.
The motion carried 7 -0.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: October 16. 2000
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