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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-05 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 5,2001 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 Community Development Steve Lancaster; and Director of Administrative Services Viki Jessop. ROLL CALL: Ms. Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez•, and Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton and Richard Simpson. Fenton moved; Duffle seconded; the addition of New Business, items a and b. a. Amendment to contract AG 98 -052 b. Amendment to contract AG 99 -108. The motion carried 7 -0. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of New Emplovees Michael Marcum Computer Sumort Assistant Administrative Services Viki Jessop, Administrative Services Director, introduced Michael Marcum. Laurie Werle Administrative Clerk Public Works Roman Linsao Enaineerina Technician GIS /CAD Public Works Brian Shelton, City Engineer, introduced Laurie Werle Roman Linsao. Jim Dunawav Permit Technician Department of Communitv Development Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, introduced Jim Dunaway. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Mildred Saari. 13535 53rd Avenue South Tukwila, stated her concerns with overflow parking (from the park and ride lot) near her home. She noted excessive speed is also a factor in the potential result of a serious accident or death. She asked the Council for assistance. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 February 5, 2001 Eva Painter, 13256 53rd Avenue South Tukwila, reiterated many of the comments made by Ms. Sorry. Additionally, she stated a hindrance to garbage and recycling vehicles down her road due to the excessive amounts of cars. Norris Saari 13535 53rd Avenue South Tukwila,, husband to the first speaker, suggested striping a walkway as a deterrent to those who would park near others driveways. As a result of comments, this item was referred to the Finance Safety Committee wherein they'll discuss the situation to arrive at a potential solution. Councilmembers who spoke agreed this item has worsened over the years; and they acknowledged a larger lot is necessary for the park and ride; if not an entirely new lot. Yet, temporary solutions must come first. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes 01 -16 -01 Regular 01 -22 -01 Special b. Approval of Vouchers 226217- 226473 in the amount of $944,364.68 C. Accept as complete the Tukwila Village Building Demolition (Phase I) Project with Sound Asbestos Abatement, Inc., in the amount of $149,479.52; authorize release of retainage. d. Accept as complete the Tukwila Community Center AHU #4 Coil Upgrade Project with W. A. Botting Co., in the amount of $32,199.90; authorize release of retainage. Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Comprehensive Plan Amendments for 2000 An ordinance amending the 1995 Comprehensive Land Use Plan AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S 1995 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1757, TO REVISE TRANSPORTATION RELATED POLICIES; ESTABLISH MIC /L ZONING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS; ALLOW OFFICE ABOVE THETHIRD FLOOR IN THE NCC ZONE ALONG TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD; ALLOW OFFICE AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN MIC /L, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development; introduced the draft ordinance to Council and noted the two ordinances and one resolution on the agenda are a result of amendments proposed by staff, Planning Commission and the Committee of Whole, from 2000. 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. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2001 Fenton moved; Duffle seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried. APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1953 2. An ordinance amending the City's 1995 Zoning Code AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY'S 1995 ZONING CODE (TMC CHAPTER 18), AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO 1758, TO ESTABLISH MIC /L ZONING WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PERMIT OFFICES IN THE MIC /L, ALLOW OFFICE ABOVE THE THIRD FLOOR IN THE NCC ZONE ALONG TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE DATE Haggerton moved; Hernandez 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; Hernandez seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried. APPROVED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1954 A resolution indicating the City's intent to modify its boundaries and eliminate overlap in the potential annexation area. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AFFIRMING AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE TO REVISE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP TO ELIMINATE AN OVERLAPPING POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREA WITH SEATTLE, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN BOUNDARIES ONCE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IS SIGNED WITH SEATTLE AND KING COUNTY Duffle moved; Hernandez 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. Duffie moved; Haggerton seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution as read. The motion carried. APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1459 NEW BUSINESS: a. Amend City Contract 99 -108 with Dr. Hal Cooper 5th Amendment Fenton moved; Duffle seconded; a fifth amendment to City Contract Number 99 -108, with Dr. Hal H. B. Cooper, in the amount of $10,000.00 and satisfying the City's obligations with the contractor. The motion carried 7 -0. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 6 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 5, 2001 b. Amend City Contract 98 -052 with Ragsdale Koch Altman 2nd Amendment Mr. McFarland noted the original contract amount of $100,000.00 remains the same for 2001. Additionally, this amendment allows an additional $13,000.00 to be paid to Ragsdale at the rate of $125.00 per hour, for services rendered in November and December of 2000. Finally, Mr. McFarland noted Mr. Ragsdales time with the City will most likely wane during this year. Fenton moved; Haggerton seconded; a second amendment to City Contract Number 98- 052, with Ragsdale Koch Altman, LLC, by amending the Scope of Services and extending the duration of the contract through December 31, 2001; including an additional amendment allowing retroactive work pay at the rate of $125.00 per hour, for work performed during November and December, 2000. The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet will attend the Sound Transit meeting, in Tacoma, on February 8; as well as a Suburban Cities Association meeting. Next, Mr. Mullet invited Council to the Employees Appreciation Banquet on Saturday, February 24, at the DoubleTree Suites, from 5:45 to Midnight. Bob Baker will accept and forward RSVP's to appropriate staff. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie thanked those responsible for a wonderful Council retreat and reiterated earlier complaints about the number of crows in Tukwila. Councilmember Carter referred to the recent Council retreat as great. She attended the January 24 Tukwila Cares Network meeting; the February 2 Tukwila School District Public Relations Advisory Committee meeting; and will attend the February 8 PSRC Transportation Policy Board meeting. Councilmember Hernandez attended the January 24 Foster Community Club meeting; the February 1 Hotel General Managers meeting and an Equity Diversity Committee meeting. She will attend the February 8 Hotel Advisory Committee meeting. Ms. Hernandez also spoke highly of the timing for the Council Retreat followed by a 5th Monday in the month. This provided time for each member to recoup without having to come back to a Council meeting on a Monday evening, following a two -day retreat Saturday and Sunday). Councilmember Haggerton stated the Council retreat was very enjoyable; and the environment allowed Councilmembers to be very productive. He attended a February 1 meeting with two other ACC officials, at the request of the State Auditor's Office. This meeting was an exit interview, after having gone through the auditing process, at the request of interested citizens. The exit interview letter from the Auditor's Office, which Haggerton is very pleased with, will City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 February 5, 2001 be ready for publication February 9. Mr. Haggerton noted he'll attend a February 8 Sound Transit meeting, in Tacoma. Councilmember Linder noted time was well spent at the recent Council retreat. She noted the value of such retreats as well as their importance. She will attend the Suburban Cities Association meeting on February 8, along with other members of the Council. Councilmember Fenton was also appreciative of the recent retreat. He will attend a February 6 Chamber /Tukwila Governmental Affairs Luncheon. He then reported an item which came before the Finance Safety Committee tonight the emergent need for signatures on a purchase order for parts necessary to repair the breathing apparatus on each of the City's fire trucks. The amount of the expenditure (approved by the Committee) is $23,800.00. In addition to an apparent need for the repairs (water inside one of the apparatus'), approximately 80 percent of all fire stations within the State will face similar expenditure needs as new State regulations deem current equipment as below par and not meeting minimum requirements. Councilmember Simpson appreciated the good retreat. He will attend the February 6 Chamber of Commerce /Tukwila Governmental Affairs luncheon. C. Staff City Administrator McFarland provided Council with an update on City efforts to conserve energy as directed by Governor Locke. Public Works Director Jim Morrow has been appointed to oversee such efforts by City staff. Next, Mr. McFarland set an Economic Development retreat with Council to review contents of the recently submitted report. Chosen was the date of February 22, 2001, at the Museum of Flight. This will be a catered, lunch meeting set to last approximate 5 to 6 hours. d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe noted the Deja vu Claim for Damages has resulted in a Motion for Summary Judgment on February 9. Additionally, the Hemmerling Motion for Summary Judgment has been set for Friday, April 16, 2001. Both items will be heard before King County Superior Court judges. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffle thanked Lucy for her continued efforts in connection with the ongoing Racism Study Circle meetings; set for Thursdays at 4:00 p.m., at Tukwila Elementary School. Councilmember Hernandez stated she would share a citizen inquiry with appropriate staff after the meeting. Councilmember Haggerton shared a poster of his granddaughter, Taylor. She has been selected poster child for the Make A Wish Foundation for 2001. Living with Leukemia, Taylor benefited from the Make a Wish Foundation when the organization sent her to the Swiss Alps where the City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 February 5, 2001 movie The Sound of Music was created and filmed. There she was able to realize her dream of dancing high atop the Alps. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Stricken. ADJOURNMENT: 8:19 p.m. Having no other business to come before the Council, Fenton moved; Duffle seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: February 20. 2001