HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-02 Regular Minutes TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
January 2, 2001— 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.
OFFICIALS:
City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach;
City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Director of Finance Alan Doerschel;
Director of Community Development Steve Lancaster; Director of Parks and Recreation Bruce
Fletcher; Recreation Superintendent Tracy Thomas
ROLL CALL:
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:
Introduction of New Employee Tracy Thomas, Recreation Superintendent
Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher introduced Ms. Tracy Thomas to the Council.
Known throughout Washington for her seven years' work as Recreation Manager, Ms. Thomas
comes from the City of Des Moines.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Appointments to Board and Commissions:
1) Equity Diversity Commission
Y. J. Sloan Chong, Position 2, Term Expires 07/31/01 (Fills Unexpired Term)
Hernandez moved; Linder seconded; appointment of Y. J. Sloan Chong to the Equity and
Diversity Commission, Position 2, filling an unexpired term through July 31, 2001.
The motion carried 7 -0.
2) Arts Commission
a. Russell Bradley, Position 3, Term Expires 12 -31 -04 (Reappointment)
Carter moved; Linder seconded; reappointment of Russell Bradley to the Arts
Commission, Position 3, with a term set to expire December 31, 2004.
The motion carried 7 -0.
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b. Alida Tustison, Position 4, Term Expires 12 -31 -04 (Reappointment)
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; reappointment of Alida Tustison to the Arts Commission,
Position 4, with a term set to expire on December 31, 2004. The motion carried 7 -0.
c. Cynthia Chesak, Position 5, Term Expires 12 -31 -04 (Reappointment)
Carter moved; Fenton seconded; reappointment of Cynthia Chesak to the Arts
Commission, Position 5, with a term set to expire on December 31, 2004. The motion carried
7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Bart Johnson. Tukwila, presented his version of a proposed ordinance which would limit start
and stop times of construction in residential neighborhoods; requirements to keep sites clean as
well as a fine (fee) structure if /when violations occur.
Mr. McFarland has been in contact with Mr. Johnson and acknowledged his comments as being
timely as the Community Affairs and Parks Committee will consider a proposed Neighborhood
Construction Development ordinance at their January 9, 2001 meeting. Mr. Johnson was
invited to provide his comments and suggestions at that meeting.
JoAnn Davis, Tukwila, noted concern Tukwila Community Center is not a licensed day -care
facility. Difficulties have arisen out of the need for day care for her grandchildren.
Unfortunately, the only sources of funds for daycare is the Department of Social and Health
Services (D.S.H.S.) Facilities accepting D.S.H.S. funds are full. Other facilities (unlicensed) are
not covered by D.S.H.S. funds. Mr. McFarland noted Ms. Davis has been working with Human
Services Coordinator Evie Boykan. Council assured Ms. Davis staff would continue review of
the situation and get back with her.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes December 18, 2000 Special Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers #225546 225830, in the amount of 2,999,689.10
Duffle moved; Hernandez seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented.
The motion carried 7 -0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
An Ordinance Renewing a Six -Month Moratorium on the Filing of Development
Permits or Approvals on Public Parking Lots, Park And -Ride Lots or Garages
(Current moratorium expires January 14, 2001)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RENEWING A SIX -MONTH
MORATORIUM ON THE FILING OF DEVELOPMENT
PERMITS AND APPROVALS RELATING TO PUBLIC
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PARKING LOTS, PARK AND -RIDE LOTS OR GARAGES
FOR PARKING CARDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Director of Community Development Steve Lancaster reviewed the history of this issue, He
informed Council that staff has been reviewing information and ideas since the inception of the
moratorium and noted the need for an extension to achieve greater progress.
7:32 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
Community members provided no written or verbal comments.
7:33 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS
Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; reading of the proposed ordinance by title only. The
motion carried 6 -0; Councilmember Carter being absent during the vote.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Duffie moved; Haggerton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read. The
motion carried 6 -0; Councilmember Carter being absent during the vote.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1951
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Election of 2001 Council President
Duffle nominated Councilmember Joan Hernandez for the office of Council President for
2001.
Hearing no other nominations for Council President, Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded;
closure of nominations. The motion carried 7 -0.
The vote for Councilmember Hernandez to serve as Council President for 2001 carried 7 -0.
b. Authorize Mayor Mullet to Sign a Contract with Kenyon Dornay Marshall in the
Amount of $24,018.00 per month, plus Extraordinary Expenses for 2001 Legal
Services
Fenton moved; Linder seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign a legal services
contract with Kenyon Dornay Marshall in the amount of $24,018.00 per month, plus
extraordinary expenses for 2001. The motion carried 7 -0.
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REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet had no report.
b. City Council
Councilmember Hernandez thanked Councilmembers for their support in nominating her
Council President. Her first duty was to distribute a memo to Council relative to Committee
assignment preferences for 2001. Ms. Hernandez will attend a Tree Planting Ceremony on
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2001; sponsored by the Equity Diversity
Commission.
Finally, Councilmember Hernandez reported on the contents of the Finance and Safety meeting
agenda held earlier this evening. Of particular interest is the approved expenditure in the amount
of $25,458.00 for the cost of mobile cameras /covert video surveillance system. These cameras
may be worn by individuals, used by a van and one may be mounted to a pole. The Committee
also agreed to spend an additional $1,895.00 to include a digital motion feature. A final item of
interest is the fact that if no audio equipment is attached to the cameras, the surveillance is legal
in Washington State. Monies for these expenditures will be taken from drug seizure monies
gained in 2001.
Councilmember Carter visited Tukwila Community Schools Collaborate Winter Camp staffed by
the Parks and Recreation Staff as funded, in part, by the Casey Family Foundation. She
congratulated Mr. Fletcher and his staff for pulling it all together. She will attended a Suburban
Cities Association meeting on January 10, 2001.
Councilmember Duffie brought two videocassettes from the National League of Cities
Conference in Boston recently and would like to schedule a time for their viewing by Council.
Additionally, Mr. Duffie noted a January 11, 2001 Study Circle meeting on the issue of racism,
at Tukwila Elementary School, 4:00 p.m.
Councilmember Haggerton will attend the Sound Transit decision meeting on Thursday, January
11, 2001.
Councilmember Linder thanked Mr. Duffie for his years' service as Council President and
wished Ms. Hernandez well.
Councilmember Fenton thanked Mr. Duffie for his service. He also attended the Chamber
Luncheon today wherein Roberta Nelson previewed the Tukwila Access Guide for those in
attendance.
Councilmember Simpson will attend the Suburban Cities Association meeting on January 10,
2001.
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c. City Staff
City Administrator McFarland spoke of his pride with the results of the Tukwila Community
Schools Collaborate Winter Camp this year. He also spoke of the fireworks display at the
Family Fun Center being a surprise to him. Residents have called to express pleasure with the
event; yet would have enjoyed advance notice. It was explained the application and permit
process took place at the eleventh hour
Mr. McFarland also sought and received approval from the Council to place the City's financial
strategy plan on -line at the City's website as presented by the Strategic Economic Development
Task Force at the December 11, 2000 meeting. Council suggested a caveat being added with the
notation that this item is a draft, etc. Mr. McFarland will prepare the caveat to accompany the
document.
Finally, Mr. McFarland then invited all to the January 8 9 workshops, at the Great Hall of the
King Street Station, in Seattle, sponsored by Sound Transit. There, Sound Transit will receive an
overview of public comments prior to their decision making meeting on January 11, 2001.
d. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Kudos went to Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher and his entire staff for stepping up
to the plate with the Tukwila Community School Collaboration Winter Camp funded by the
Casey Family Foundation. City Administrator John McFarland, Mayor Mullet and several
Councilmembers offered their thanks and appreciation for the numerous hours of time and
energy which went into making this first year of the program so successful.
8:02 p.m. Duffie moved; Linder seconded; to recess the regular meeting; take a 5-
minute recess and then begin executive session. The motion carried 7 -0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Real Estate Site Selection/Purchase Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
8:07 p.m. Executive session began.
8:24 p.m. Executive session ended.
No action was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT:
8:24 p.m. Mayor Mullet adjourned the executive session; reconvened and adjourned the
regular meeting.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: January 16. 2001