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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
February 20, 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.
City Administrator John McFarland; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; City Clerk Jane Cantu;
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Director of Finance Alan Doerschel; Director of Public Works
Jim Morrow; Director of Parks and Recreation Bruce Fletcher; and Human Services Coordinator
Evelyn Boykan.
Ms. Cantu called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez; and
Councilmembers Joe Duffie; Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton and
Richard Simpson.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
a. Library Advisory Board
Arthur McCammon, Position #1; term expires 12/31/02 (Reappointment)
Although not present, Finance Director Alan Doerschel recommended Mr. McCammon's
appointment to the Board.
Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the appointment of Arthur McCammon,
to Position #1; of the Library Advisory Board; with a term to expire on December 31, 2002.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Susan Hussey, Position #2; term expires 12/31/02 (New Appointment)
Finance Director Alan Doerschel introduced Ms. Hussey to the Council and recommended her
appointment to the Board.
Hernandez moved; Linder seconded; approval of the appointment of Susan Hussey, to
Position #2; of the Library Advisory Board; with a term to expire on December 31, 2002.
The motion carried 7 -0.
-Sue Marvin, Position #1, term expires 03/31/04
-Linda Stanley, Position #5; fills unexpired term ending 03/31/01;
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New Term to expire on 04/30/04
Although Ms. Marvin and Ms. Stanley were not present, Parks and Recreation Director Bruce
Fletcher spoke in favor of their appointment to the Commission.
Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the appointment of Sue Marvin, to Parks
Commission, Position 1; with a term expiring 03/31/04; and the appointment of Linda
Stanley, to Parks Commission, Position #5; to fill an unexpired term ending March 31,
2001; and appointing her to the same position, with a term to expire on April 30, 2004.
The motion carried 7 -0.
c, Human Services Advisory Board
Dinah Wilson, Position #4; fills unexpired term ending 04/30/01;
New Term to expire on 04/30/04
Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan introduced Ms. Wilson to the Council and spoke in
favor of her appointment to the Board.
Hernandez moved; Haggerton seconded; approval of the appointment of Dinah Wilson; to
Position #4; of the Parks Commission; to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 2001;
and appointing her to the same position, with a term to expire on April 30, 2004.
The motion carried 7 -0.
d. Sister City Committee
Karen Adair, Position #6; term expires 12/31/02
Although not present, City Administrator John McFarland spoke in favor of Adair's appointment
to the Committee.
Hernandez moved; Duffie seconded; approval of the appointment of Karen Adair; to
Position #6; of the Sister City Committee; with a term to expire on December 31, 2002.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
"Victor Tent City 3 Resident, currently Riverton Park United Methodist Church, 3118
South 140th Street, gave Council his name and current address.
Melissa and Kevin Terry, Tent City 2 Resident, same address as above. gave thanks to the
Council for welcoming them to the City of Tukwila. Regarding Tent City, Mr. Mrs. Terry
said it's all about survival. Some of the residents are there because they are awaiting permanent
housing. Mr. Terry informed Council that the residents maintain a strict code of conduct (no
drugs, no alcohol); serve as their own security; conduct regular meetings led by a "Council" and
maintain a code of good sanitation.
Further information revealed most would -be residents are not usually turned away, unless they
are to capacity. First preference is given to women, children, and families. Individuals follow
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thereafter. They gladly accept donations of support; and at this time are in need of blankets,
plywood, pallets, hammers, nails, flashlights and other such items, commonly associated with
camping.
Mr. McFarland informed Council that City staff has received an e -mail (today's date) informing
them of a need for blankets. Additionally, he informed Council he has visited Tent City since
their arrival and has a much better understanding of what they are about. This has enabled him
to better field telephone inquiries from community members.
Mary Lane. Chair. Board of Trustees, Riverton Park United Methodist Church. Tukwila.
thanked Council for their support of the Tent City project being in Tukwila. She also stated her
desire for this to be a very positive experience.
Liz Jackson, Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Riverton Park United Methodist Church,
Tukwila, echoed the comments of Ms. Lane and informed all present of the need for meals to be
brought in for the residents of Tent City on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday evenings.
Other evenings have been generously covered by church members and other, civil affiliates.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes 02 -05 -01 Regular
b. Approval of Vouchers 226474 226783 in the amount of $860,609.79
c. Commute Trip Reduction Services Contract with King County Metro
d. Enhanced Technical Assistance to Commute Trip Reduction Affected Worksites
Contract with WSDOT for CMAQ (congestion, mitigation and air quality) Funds.
e. Accept turnover of public facilities at four locations:
Homestead Village Value $33,500.00
-Doak Homes, 3 SF* Value 6,543.00 *SF single family
Caldwell SF* Value 2,525.00
Garret SF* Value 1,000.00
f. Accept as complete the 2000 Emergency Sewer Repair Project on Interurban
Avenue South with Frank Coluccio Construction Company, in the amount of
37,769.99; and authorize release of retainage
g. Accept as complete City Contract 99 -125 with VLS Construction, Incorporated,
in the amount of 165,253.72 for the Sewage Lift Stations 6 retrofit, and
authorize release of retainage.
Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion
carried 7 -0.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet reminded Council to RSVP for the February 21 tour of the new Golf Parks
Maintenance facility. He also reminded Council of the February 24 Employees Appreciation
Banquet.
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b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie attended the February 13 DARE graduation. He also noted his
understanding that Washington State may extend the DARE program education through the 7th
grade; versus the 5th grade (current maximum).
Councilmember Carter attended the February 13 DARE graduation. She also attended the
AWC Conference in Olympia on February 14 and 15. She attended SCATBd earlier today and
will attend the February 23 Sound Transit Forum sponsored by the Suburban Cities Association.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the February 13 DARE graduation. On the same evening,
she attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting wherein the next Highway 99 Clean -Up
date was set for February 24. Related to Black History Month, Ms. Hernandez distributed "The
Tukwila Pledge" to Councilmembers as adopted at the Equity Diversity Commission meeting
on February 1, 2001.
Councilmember Haggerton attended the February 13 DARE graduation. He also attended the
February 14 and 15 AWC Legislative Conference, in Olympia. Related to ACC business, Mr.
Haggerton announced a clean audit report has finally been received from the Office of the State
Auditor. He will attend the February 21 Suburban Cities Association Board meeting; the
February 22 Clay Jenkinson presentation on the Life of Thomas Jefferson. Finally, Mr.
Haggerton noted attendance at this evening's Finance Safety Committee meeting.
Councilmember Linder attended the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on
February 13. She will attend the February 21 Open House at the newly constructed Golf Parks
Maintenance facility. Finally, she noted her intent to be in attendance at the February 22 City
Council /City staff retreat in consideration of the Strategic Economic Development plan.
Councilmember Fenton attended this evening's Finance Safety Committee meeting and
reviewed the contents of that agenda for Council. Minutes from that meeting will be distributed
shortly.
Councilmember Simpson attended the February 13 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting as
well as the AWC Legislative Conference, in Olympia, on February 14 and 15.
c. Staff
City Administrator McFarland informed Council of an April 3rd Joint School District /City
Council meeting. He notified Council of the recent updates to the City's website and encouraged
them to review the content and get back to him if they believed other important, city related links
could or should be added. He reminded Council of the Strategic Economic Development retreat
on February 22 and stated it would be facilitated by Mike Ragsdale.
Mike Ragsdale told Council they would be reviewing citizen input at the Strategic Economic
Develop retreat; decide how and what they feel as a whole; and perhaps come up with a long-
term program. He noted this is the first step to understanding; i.e., a discussion of what to do and
how to do it; and to ultimately, achieve a work product.
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d. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe was absent.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Simpson noted he's driven by the Hemmerling property recently and noted
small strides are being taken to clean up the property.
Mr. Haggerton noted that at the AWC Legislative Conference, there were three common,
problematic issues among small cities. Those were: The passage and effect of I -695; water
issues and energy issues.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Stricken.
ADJOURNMENT:
7:55 p.m. Having no other business to come before the Council, Duffie moved; Hernandez
seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: March 5. 2001