HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-27 Special MinutesCALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Steve Mullet called the Special meeting to order at 9:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
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.
OFFICIALS:
City Administrator John McFarland; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach;
Finance Director Alan Doerschel; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster and Public
Works Director James Morrow.
NEW BUSINESS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
November 27, 2000
Council Chambers City Hall
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
a. Authorize Mayor to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of
$460,260.00, for the Water District 125 Property; located at the 4100 Block of
South 144th Street
Carter moved; Duffie seconded; authorizing Mayor Mullet to sign a Purchase and Sale
Agreement in the amount of $460,260.00, for the Water District 125 Property; located at
the 4100 Block of South 144th Street.*
Discussion: In light of a requested early closing date, Councilmember Hernandez asked if rent is
being charged on the property until the sale is final. Mr. McFarland noted that has not been
discussed; nor contemplated. Relocation expenses will be borne by the buyers; which may be an
equal trade. Further, Mr. McFarland held discussions with the Superintendent of District 125,
who has assured him existing liability insurance will remain in effect until the sale is final. The
City will also hold a side bar agreement to ensure it is fully indemnified and held harmless in
case of need.
*The motion carried 7 -0.
b. Accept as complete the City Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project with Philip
Environmental Services, Inc.; and authorize release of retainage. (Final project
cost: $638,544.36).
Carter moved; Duffie seconded; to accept as complete the City Hall Parking Lot Expansion
Project with Philip Environmental Services, Inc.; and authorize the release of retainage.*
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Discussion: Ms. Hernandez asked why the project was over budget. Mr. Morrow explained a
design error was discovered after the project had begun; which resulted in a work stop order and
a re- engineering of the project.
Anna Bernhard. 14241 59th Avenue South, Tukwila. suggested staff re- consider and /or re-
configure the entrance on 65th as it does not provide for two cars to safely pass one another (into
and out of the parking lot).
*The motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Motion to approve or disapprove Commuter Rail Unclassified Use Permit and
Design Review
Carter moved approval of the Commuter Rail Unclassified Use Permit and Design Review;
adopting the findings, conclusions and recommendations contained within the Staff Report.
Linder seconded.*
Discussion ensued. Community Development Director Steve Lancaster informed Council a
private street and drainage maintenance agreement would accompany this project.
Mr. McFarland noted other, miscellaneous issues of an administrative nature could easily be
handled within Memorandums of Agreement with Sound Transit. Such items may include a
maintenance agreement re: graffiti, safety, security, and access.
Mayor Mullet noted real hard issues are safety and access... it's a temporary nature and
above all, we want everybody to be safe that uses the facility. To that end, they should be
included within the memorandums of agreement drafted between City staff and Sound Transit.
Answering an inquiry from City Administrator McFarland, Sound Transit staff Jeff Wolfe
confirmed other cities have prepared and executed such memorandums of agreement regarding
operational type issues.
In response to a question from Councilmember Carter, Associate Planner Moira Bradshaw
assured Council that page 18 of the staff report contains a recommendation of a three -year time
period, (February, 2001 to February, 2004). Ms. Carter wanted to make sure it was explicit, not
understood.
*The motion carried 7 -0.
b. An ordinance levying general property taxes for the fiscal year commencing
January 1, 2001.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF
TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2001, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL,
IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SEVERAL
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Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; 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; Duffie seconded; the proposed ordinance be adopted as read.*
Discussion: Ms. Hernandez commented this ordinance does not result in an increase to property
tax for citizens. Mayor Mullet noted discussion on "super majority" will most like take place on
December 11, as raised in the past by Mr. Traynor.
*The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1941
c. An ordinance amending medical, dental and vision benefits for Councilmembers.
Duffie moved; Duffie seconded; 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; Fenton seconded; the proposed ordinance be adopted as read.
The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1942.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:30 p.m. Mayor Mullet adjourned the Special meeting to reconvene the COW meeting.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
DEPARTMENS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED
BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1851, AS CODIFIED AT
SECTION 2.04.230 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, FIXING THE
BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Bob Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Minutes approved: 12 -11 -00