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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-02 Regular MinutesOFFICIALS: Public Works Department b. Special Presentation: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 2, 2001- 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steve Mullet called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Police Captain Doug Part low; Public Works Director James Morrow; Internal Operations Manager Albert Spencer; and Operations Manager Pat Brodin. Finance Director Alan Doerschel arrived at 8:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. President and all members were present. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Introduction of New Employees: Police Department Mark Villacruzes Entry Level Police Officer (Previously Sworn) Police Captain Douglas Partlow introduced Mark Villacruzes; who comes to the City from Multnomah County; where he served as a Corrections Officer. Additionally, Mr. Villacruzes is a Sergeant First Class in the National Guard. Carnell Shinaul Lead Custodian Internal Operations Manager Al Spencer introduced Carnell Shinaul; who comes to Tukwila from Edmonds Community College; where he served as Lead Custodian. Bret Christianson Street Crew Leader Operations Manager Pat Brodin introduced Bret Christianson; who comes to Tukwila from the Soos Creek Water and Sewer District for the past 12 years. Gina Marie Lindsay Director of Aviation Port of Seattle Using a power point presentation, Ms. Gina Marie Lindsay provided Council with an overview of the upcoming Capital Improvement Projects at the SeaTac Airport. Phase I of the project, including infrastructure changes will cost approximately $2.8 billion; and will include a central terminal project (restoring a view of the airfield); a new food court; and additional shops for travelers. Improvements and expansion to the parking garage are now complete with 13,000 parking spaces. City Council City of Tukwila Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2001 Page 2 of 7 Major Projects for Phases II and III are projected to run approximately $3.8 billion. In those phases, the airport will receive a new North terminal; a new transportation center; all -in -one car rental facility; a people mover and perhaps a light rail station. Revenue bonds are expected to pay for the projects which will be repaid by airport users. Each phase of the project is expected to allow for good economic development opportunities and Ms. Lindsay spoke in favor of each of the proposed improvements. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Betty Gully, Tukwila. announced Marie White has moved out of Tukwila and resigned her position of President in the Foster Community Club. Therefore, Ms. Gully, Vice President, has ascended to the Presidency, earlier than anticipated. Joann McManus. on behalf of the Tukwila Parks Commission, thanked the Council for their interest in, and attendance to the recent meetings related to the proposed Cascade View Park and site. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes March 19, 2001 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers c. Accept as complete the Foster Golf Course Greens 14 17; and Tees 11 17 with Fore, Inc., in the amount of $193,864.03; and authorize release of retainage. d. Accept as complete the 2000 Overlay Program Construction contract with Western Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of $362,356.83; and authorize release of retainage. Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: a. Public Access Television Facility: 1. Agreement between AT &T Broadband and the Cities of Auburn, Burien, Kent, Renton, SeaTac Tukwila Carter moved; Fenton seconded; approval to enter into an agreement between AT &T Broadband and the Cities of Auburn, Burien, Kent, Renton and SeaTac. The motion carried 7 -0. 2. Resolution Confirming Fulfillment of the Franchise Obligation of AT &T Regarding Public Access A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, CONFIRMING FULFILLMENT OF THE FRANCHISE OBLIGATION OF TCI CABLEVISION OF WASHINGTON, INC., KNOWN AS AT &T BROADBAND, TO PROVIDE, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A PUBLIC ACCESS FACILITY Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; approval to have the proposed resolution be read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Council City of Tukwila April 2, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution. Haggerton moved; Duffie seconded; acceptance of the proposed resolution as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION 1462 3. Agreement with Puget Sound Access (PSA) Enabling the Non Profit Corporation to Provide Public Access Services Carter moved; Hernandez seconded; to enter into an agreement with PSA, enabling the Non Profit Corporation to provide Public Access Services. The motion carried 7 -0. 4. Appointment of Representative to Serve on the PSA Non Profit Board Carter moved; Linder seconded; to appoint Public Works Project Coordinator Frank Iriarte, on an interim basis, as City Representative to serve on the PSA Non Profit Board of Directors. The motion carried 7 -0. b. An ordinance fixing the amount of compensation of City Councilmembers. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.04.230 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, FIXING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; REPEALING ORDINANCES NOS. 1707 AND 1851; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Fenton moved; Haggerton seconded; approval to have the proposed ordinance read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Fenton moved; Haggerton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read.* Discussion: A call was made for citizen comment. None was received. Joanne McManus asked clarifying question on current salaries of Councilmembers. *The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE 1955 c. Authorize Mayor to sign a 24 -month contract with Randall Funding Development in the amount of $48,000.00, for grant writing services. Fenton moved; Carter seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign a 24 -month contract with Randall Funding and Development, in the amount of $48,000.00, for grant writing services.* Discussion: Discussion ensued re: signing this agreement and whether or not its being signed would preclude the City from doing any of its own grant writing. City Attorney Bob Noe and Public Works Director Jim Morrow responded in the negative. *The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with KPG, Inc., for Cascade View Drainage and Groundwater Plan in the amount of $85,165.89 City Council City of Tukwila Regular Meeting Minutes Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with KPG, Inc., for Cascade View Drainage and Groundwater Plan, in the amount of $85,165.89.* Discussion ensued. Mr. Morrow informed Council this is an investigative study for this area to identify the root cause of problems and to suggest options for solutions. Additionally, the sidewalk erosion problems will also be analyzed. *The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: April 2, 2001 Page 4 of 7 b. Authorize Mayor to sign a contract with the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $20,000.00, for professional services. Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; authorization for Mayor Mullet to sign a contract with the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $20,000.00 for professional services in 2001.* Discussion ensued. Added services to this year's contract, versus those in the past, were discussed. Chamber Director Nancy Damon, was satisfied with the added professional duties. *The motion carried 7 -0. c. Motion to approve Site 1 Duwamish project and funding in the amount of $100,000.00 The Green /Duwamish Forum is working to secure $1.85 million to purchase this site. Committed funds to date are $1.55 million, including Tukwila's proposed commitment of $100,000.00. Design and construction are anticipated by the US Army Corps of Engineers through the Ecosystem Restoration Study process (ERS). Councilmember Linder spoke in favor of the motion to approve the Site 1 project, as it is creates another opportunity for the City to do something for the fish and the environment. Councilmember Haggerton also endorses the proposed project. Councilmember Fenton gave KUDOS to City staff for their GIS maps (appearing in color) in the Council agenda packets. Councilmember Carter concurred. Linder moved; Haggerton seconded; approval of the Site 1 Green/Duwamish project and committed funding in the amount of $100,000.00. The motion carried 7 -0. a. Mayor Mayor Mullet attended the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting on March 29; and a March 30 TODD meeting. Most interesting was being able to see Renton's projects; which were viewed view a bus tour. Also viewed were projects in Kent. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the Cascade View Park meeting on March 28. He noted the community is excited about the prospect of the park. He, too, is in favor of the park; yet against the notion of the need for additionally (proposed) parking stalls; as this is a passive park. Six stalls are sufficient. Mr. Duffie also was present at the Senior Citizen Volunteer Luncheon, at the Tukwila Community Center on March 28; and the Highway 99 Clean -Up efforts on Saturday March 31. City Council City of Tukwila Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2001 Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Carter attended the Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting on March 28. There, she learned (from Roberta Nelson) that April 22 28 is National Volunteer Week. The main topic for conversation included the Community and Schools. Tukwila is an affiliate member. Is it a good idea to become a full member, with a Board of Directors, etc. These items are being explored and discussed at future meetings. That evening, she attended the Foster Community Club meeting. Ms. Carter attended the March 29 Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly meeting wherein the attendance was not high, as the agenda did not include "hot" topics. Washington State Governor Gary Locke made a presentation. Noteworthy was one statistic shared with the group...when Boeing ships things from the east side of Washington (Spokane) to the west side; and I -90 is closed, due to bad weather, they lose $1 million per day, every day that that 1 -90 is closed. This reiterates how important transportation is to companies. She then noted awards were presented to various member cities for project work being conducted. Next, Ms. Carter attended a March 30 workshop of the Regional Transit Committee, wherein six city members and one King County member were present. There, they learned that Sounder service will be in full service in 2004. Under discussion at this time is dual use of the bus tunnel. Ms. Carter then noted an April 14 Town Hall meeting, in Seattle, on transportation alternatives. Dave Ross will moderate the first ever, head -to -head comparison of transit technologies Rail, Rubber Tire and Monorail. At that meeting communities will inform elected officials how they want to spend $2 billion in an attempt to relieve congestion in the greater Seattle area. There is a Suburban Cities Association (Transportation) meeting on April 4, that Ms. Carter invited anyone to attend in her absence; as she will be attending a Foster High School Site Council meeting. Finally, Ms. Carter informed Mayor Mullet of a School District Public Relations Advisory meeting on April 6. Councilmember Hernandez attended a very informative March 27 meeting of the South King County Council of Human Services. She distributed notes from that meeting. On March 28, she attended the Cascade View Park meeting. There, the most controversial issue was the individuals who did and did not want video cameras in the park. Next, she attended the General Manager's meeting on March 29 wherein the same presentation was given as provided by Katherine Kertzman at an earlier meeting. There she met Tamara Henley, new Corporate Sales and Marketing Director for the Family Fun Center. Ms. Henley indicated a fireworks presentation would once again occur on July 4. Councilmember Haggerton held his report for one week. Councilmember Linder attended the March 28 Sub Committee on Domestic Violence for the South County Human Services Round Table Forum. There, Councilmembers from other cities are creating a proposal to the whole committee on April 12 for an unnamed, two -year plan. She also attended the March 28 Cascade View Park meeting. She was not prepared for the number of community members who are overly concerned regarding the issues surrounding the proposed park. Finally, she attended the March 31 Highway 99 Clean -Up efforts. Councilmember Fenton will attend the April 3 Chamber of Commerce /Tukwila Governmental Affairs luncheon; as well as the Foster High School Site Council meeting. He also attended the Finance Safety Committee meetings this afternoon. There, Finance Director Alan Doerschel requested a newly- created position of Accounting Technician II. Due to ever increasing duties and workload, the position is necessary. The Finance Director spoke in favor of the newly created position. He has met with his staff who showed him work which must be done as it is sitting for inordinate amounts of time before completion. He also noted that the number of vouchers in the last 6 or 7 years has nearly doubled. The work that goes into their preparation has also (nearly) doubled. Mr. Doerschel noted if a consensus was obtained at this meeting, staff could at least "start, informally with the process." He said it takes approximately two to three months to hire new employees. He noted the Finance staff has been restricting their vacations due to workloads; and thus, vacation balances are building. Mr. Fenton noted the Finance and Safety Committee members were in favor of the newly proposed position. City Councilmember concurred and provided consensus to "start the process of the paperwork...to have the person on City Council City of Tukwila Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2001 Page 6 of 7 site by June..." The impact for 2001 will be approximately $25,000.00 for salary. For future years, the salary range may be approximately $35,000 to $38,000.00 for salary; benefits will be extra. Mayor Mullet noted this newly proposed position has the support of City Administrator McFarland and himself. Councilmember Simpson attended the March 28 Senior Volunteer Appreciation lunch at the Tukwila Community Center. There, Audrey Davis was named the Senior Volunteer of the Year. Later that night, he attended the Cascade View Park meeting. He attended the March 28 Foster Community Club, where Betty Gully ascended to the Presidency. One situation facing that group is low attendance. Finally, he, too attended the Highway 99 clean -up efforts, which netted 320 pounds of trash being eliminated. c. City Staff Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry had no report. d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe noted earlier distribution of a memo on the Deja vu litigation which provided an update. Litigation continues on this case. Councilmember Fenton asked if people had all been "served" in connection with the Yoshikowa property. Mr. Noe noted service by publication must be done on one of the purported owners (who shows on title) as it is believed they are deceased. A hearing is scheduled for April 13 on that matter as well as other properties wherein condemnation proceedings are under way. Next, Mr. Noe informed Council of a motion for summary judgment is scheduled for April 6 on the Hemmerling property. Mayor Mullet, responding to an inquiry from Councilmember Fenton, noted the city is doing fine with regard to the Car Wash case. A nearby property owner noted he, too, was having a hard time developing his property, and is seeking to perhaps develop a mini auto center in that vicinity. Finally, as it relates to an update on Tukwila Village, the City will not turn any ground this summer. A number of items are not working themselves out quickly enough; yet, the streetscape on the street will be done and most issues should be settled by this summer. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Linder was happy to share that a Tukwila citizen has been nominated for the Jefferson Award Ms. Michelle Rodell. She has done fine work with the Backyard Habitat program. An article appeared in today's newspaper. EXECUTIVE SESSION: a. Possible Land Purchase Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) b. Personnel Issues Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) In absence of City Administrator John McFarland, the executive session was stricken from the agenda. City Council City of Tukwila Regular Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT: 8:42 p.m. Having no other business to come before the City Council; Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: April 16, 2001. April 2, 2001 Page 7 of 7