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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-11 Special MinutesOFFICIALS: ROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 11, 2000 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. City Administrator John McFarland; Assistance City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Public Works Director Jim Morrow; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher; Finance Director Alan Doerschel and Police Sergeant Darrell Baskin. Ms. 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Strategic Economic Development Task Force City Consultant Mike Ragsdale provided an overview and summary of materials presented to Council as developed by the Strategic Economic Development Task Force. The Task Force was charged with a challenge to identify a set of recommendations to the Mayor and City Council which would properly position the City for the next phase in its economic development. After the initial round of presentations by Tukwila staff, the Task Force determined Tukwila's future as a meaningful player in our region's economy was not solely dependent upon the health of the business community. Understood is the importance of the health, vitality and livability of the entire community as a critical piece in achieving full potential as a center of economic activity and commerce. With such an understanding, the tenor of the assignment to the Task Force became one of recommending policies to enhance the overall community development. Developed after just five meetings, the following goals were created: Consolidating a real, recognizable, and functional urban center. Becoming a residential paradise of amenities, efficiencies and choices. Making education superb, ubiquitous and continual. Getting intra- and inter connected. Continuing the redesign of local governance to make it innovative, experimental, pragmatic and adaptive to social and technological change. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 Making it a delight to start a business in Tukwila. Organizing Tukwila's nongovernmental sectors. Making Tukwila safer and healthier. Promoting Tukwila's interests and reputation worldwide. Showing enthusiasm and a sincere desire for a positive economic vitality and community development, the Task Force members volunteered their time, energies, resources and talents. Ralph Haeler. o /b /o Sabev Corporation. Tukwila. spoke in favor of being more deeply involved in regional and State issues where an impact to the City would occur. Speaking on behalf of Dave Sabey, Mr. Hagler noted this program addresses urgent needs. He said it should start, move aggressively, reach its conclusion, and end. Bill Arthur. o /b /o Seeale Business Park. Tukwila. spoke with special interest towards achieving goals eight and nine (presented above). He spoke of the need to promote Tukwila's reputation. Changes occur when partnering begins. Jonathan R. Pool. 15123 Sunwood Boulevard. Tukwila, spoke of potential impacts of the program, if adopted, on small businesses. He noted Task Force members can assist in making the program work and achieving the goals set forth. He spoke of a need to connect fiber optic cables, underground, within the City. Doing this and formulating a specific plan just for this would create an infrastructure viable for everyone's use. Denny Lenseray. Pueet Sound Energy. Tacoma. spoke of trends related to electrical and telecommunications needs. Internet Service Providers, a/k/a Data Centers are rapidly becoming the number one consumer of much of Puget Sound Energy's supply. He spoke in favor of cost reductions when partnering takes place. Councilmembers spoke with great respect to members of the Task Force present at this meeting. They are proud of the work accomplished after just five meetings. Councilmembers collectively agreed this should definitely be an topic for conversation at their January, 2001 retreat. Mayor Mullet thanked Task Force members present for their diligence and talent in preparing the summary and report. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Steve Schneider. o /b /o Silver Dollar Casino. sought assistance from Council relating to current construction in front of the establishment. Mr. Schneider noted the loss of revenue during this period and asked Council to allow a change in foliage to be used, versus trees, in front of the building as signage could potentially be blocked or hindered. He noted the Casino is willing to pay necessary costs to affect such changes. In response, Mayor Mullet noted this would be referred to the proper committee for consideration. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 11 -20 -00 Regular Meeting; 11 -27 -00 Special Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 2225001 225208, in the amount of $506,823.83 City of Tukwila Page 3 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 Duffie moved; Fenton seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. Clerical note: Item b ratifies the action of previously signing vouchers (by Councilmembers) on December 4, 2000. OLD BUSINESS: a. An ordinance granting a temporary, non exclusive franchise to Touch America, Incorporated AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO TOUCH AMERICA, INC., A MONTANA CORPORATION LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRNASMISSION LINE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1943 b. An ordinance granting a temporary, non exclusive franchise to NetStream, Inc. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO NETSTREAM INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION LINE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Duffle moved; Haggerton seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1944 c. An ordinance adopting the 2001 Proposed Budget AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001; CREATING THE "IMITED TAX G.O. BONDS, 2000 FUND (208) "'TOR VALLEY -COM DEBT City of Tukwila Page 4 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Fenton moved; Linder seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Fenton moved; Linder seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read. carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1945 d. A resolution approving the 2001 -2006 Financial Planning Model Improvement Program NEW BUSINESS: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2001 -2006 FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE FUNDS City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Fenton moved; Linder seconded; approval of the proposed resolution as read.* The motion and Capital Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. Discussion: Councilmember Haggerton noted his concern that street allocation dollars are out of proportion. Additionally, in connection with Phase III of residential streets, he noted his desire to see the words "less expensive" stricken from the document and the insertion of other, more positive language. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1457 a. Authorize Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with King County and participating cities within the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 to cover the costs to develop a five -year habitat recovery plan Carter moved; Fenton seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign an interlocal agreement with King County and participating cities within the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9, to cover the costs to develop a five -year habitat recover plan. The motion carried 7 -0. b. A resolution authorizing the City Attorney to intervene on the I -722 temporary injunction. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO INTERVENE ALONG WITH OTHER CITIES IN THE TEMPORARY INJUNCTION LAWSUIT City of Tukwila Page 5 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 REGARDING I -722, AND RATIFYING THE ACTIONS TAKEN PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION Fenton moved; Linder seconded; reading of the proposed resolution, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Haggerton moved; Duffle seconded; approval of the proposed resolution as read.* Discussion: Dwayne Travner. Tukwila,. asked why Council is proposing this resolution. Specifically, he asked which citizens Councilmembers are representing with this resolution; and, why tax dollars are being used to oppose legislation previously voted in favor of, by the voters. Responding to Mr. Trayner's comments, Councilmember Haggerton noted he and other councilmembers are elected at large. As such, they must consider what is brought before them for the good of the entire community. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 1458 c. An ordinance amending the 2000 budget providing for unanticipated expenditures and transfers in the general and insurance funds. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1896, PROVIDING FOR UNANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS IN THE GENERAL AND INSURANCE FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Fenton moved; Carter seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1946 d. An ordinance increasing the City of Tukwila regular levy from the previous year commencing January 1, 2001 on both real and personal property. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, COMMENCING JANUARY I, 2001, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City of Tukwila Page 6 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1947 e. An ordinance raising the limiting factor for the regular tax levy above the rate of inflation. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RAISING THE LIMITING FACTOR FOR THE REGULAR TAX LEVY ABOVE THE RATE OF INFLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance, by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; approval of the proposed ordinance as read.* Discussion: Mayor Mullet inquired as to the impact on residential homes if this ordinance is adopted. Finance Director Doerschel noted the cost would be approximately $10.00 per year, on a $150,000.00 home. Dwayne Travner. Tukwila. asked where the substantial need is which warrants this ordinance. He spoke against the ordinance and noted Council has a reserve fund which could cover needs as they arise. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1948 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet thanked City staff for a good year. He noted they gave extra efforts and results were due, largely, to staff in both Public Works and Community Development. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended a November 30 REACH meeting. That group is in the process of dissolving and considering the best ways to distribute leftover, available funding. Ms. Hernandez also attended the recent National League of Cities Conference in Boston, MA. She was proud to attend a video presentation wherein Tukwila's City Council was shown to be participating in the Undoing Racism project. City of Tukwila Page 7 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 Councilmember Carter attended today's Transportation Committee meeting and reviewed that agenda. She, too, attended the NLC Conference in Boston. All were pleased with the recognition Tukwila received at the Conference. Ms. Carter will attend a December 12 workshop regarding I -722, a December 13 King County Transportation Legislative Forum and Suburban Cities Association meeting; a December 14 Transportation Policy Board meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Ms. Carter announced she is seeking a chair on a Transportation Policy Board for the National League of Cities. All were invited to the Foster Community Club meeting on December 18 at the Tukwila Community Center; and finally, Ms. Carter brought back and presented stress reliever (squish) balls to those unable to attend the NLC Conference. Councilmember Duffie thanked the Council for allowing him the opportunity to attend the NLC Conference in Boston. He attended a program on youth and spoke in favor of seven students from Foster High School serving on a Junior Council for 2001 year. Council will have the opportunity to tutor those students. Finally, Mr. Duffie spoke in favor of having some signage near the dais as identifiers when people are taking videos or photos of the Council. This will aid in the recognition of our Council and our City when people are viewing said items. Councilmember Haggerton also attended the NLC Conference. He gained information from the tradeshow booths and presented information to the Council on newly elected officers for the association. Councilmember Linder noted attendance at a December 4 Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She also attended the December 5 Joint Arts Parks Commission dinner; the December 7 Chamber of Commerce meeting and the December 11 King County Airport Noise Committee meeting. She will attend the December 12 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and the December 13 Joint Public Works /Val Vue public meeting. Councilmember Fenton individually thanked fellow Community Affairs and Parks Committee members; City staff; City Clerk's Office, Lucy Lauterbach, Bob Noe, Steve Lancaster and John McFarland for their tireless efforts during the year which have yielded excellent results. Councilmember Simpson noted staff has been helpful during his first year of service on the Council. He noted Foster Community Club has "adopted" a family for Christmas, burned out of their home. Unwrapped gifts and an artificial Christmas tree were sought for this family from other Councilmembers as they were invited to attend the December 18, 7:00 p.m. meeting of the club at the Tukwila Community Center. Councilmember Fenton presented funds to be used for the tree. c. City Staff City Administrator John McFarland noted the ongoing sock drive at City Hall being spearheaded by Police Officer Ted Rutt. He reported the Golf /Parks Maintenance building may open this week. He spoke of the December 17 Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Tukwila Community Center. He thanked the Mayor and staff for a great year and noted great things are being done to benefit the community. City of Tukwila Page 8 of 8 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2000 d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe informed Council of a December 15, 11:00 a.m., Thurston County Superior Court hearing, wherein the judge will consider a Motion to Intervene as it relates to I- 722. Nine cities are seeking to intervene; all represented by Kenyon, Dornay Marshall. 9:18 p.m. Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to take a five minute break before adjourning to executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 9:29 p.m. Executive session began. 9:53 p.m. Executive session ended. ADJOURNMENT: 9:53 p.m. Carter moved; Hernandez seconded; adjournment of the executive session; reconvene and adjournment of the Special meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. c ,Ck.k.t., M ifk Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: December 18, 2000