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Home My WebLink About2001-06-04 Regular MinutesCALL 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. OFFICIALS: City Administrator John McFarland; City Attorney Bob Noe; City Clerk Jane Cantu; Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker; Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Community Development Director Steve Lancaster; Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher; Associate Planner Moira Bradshaw and City Engineer Brian Shelton. ROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 4, 2001 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Clerk Jane Cantu called the roll of Council. In attendance were Council President Joan Hernandez; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pam Linder; David Fenton; and Richard Simpson. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Highline Community College Strategic Planning Priscilla Bell, Ph.D., Colleae President Doctor Bell presented Council with historical facts about the community's local college which will celebrate it's 40th year in 2002. There are more than 10,000 students enrolled at the college. Of those, 40% are of color. Educational programs are offered which can result in students obtaining an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. Other student options include continuing education and trade programs, resulting in Certificates of Completion or diplomas; after which employment assistance is offered. Doctor Bell announced the development of a new strategic plan under the direction of a focus group /planning committee. In connection with that plan, the college President distributed a Strategic Planning Directions questionnaire and asked for their return after completion, via U.S. Mail. The questionnaire seeks opinions on the perceived needs of the community and the college itself. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes May 21, 2001 Regular b. Approval of Vouchers 228640 228908, in the amount of $965,187.69 Page 2 of 5 June 4, 2001 Hernandez moved; Carter seconded; approval of the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 7 -0. BID AWARD: Award a contract to ICON Materials, Inc., in the amount of $1,027,108.35. for the 2001 Overlay Proiect Carter moved; Duffle seconded; to award a contract to ICON Materials, Inc., in the amount of $1,027,108.35, for the 2001 Overlay Project. The motion carried 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Renewing the Moratorium on Commercial Parking Lots Garages Reporting Council's previous review of policy options, Associate Planner Moira Bradshaw noted the Planning Commission's desire for additional review time. Important is the need to protect the City's commercial and industrial areas while the review goes on; therefore, an extension of the moratorium is being sought. 7:26 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing and called for public input. None was received. 7:27 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. Duffie moved; Fenton seconded; the proposed ordinance be read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. Haggerton moved; Fenton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as read. The motion carried 7 -0. The effective date of the newly enacted ordinance is July 10, 2001. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1957 OLD BUSINESS: An Ordinance Related to the Sale of City Property and Negotiation of Bids Linder moved; Haggerton seconded; the proposed ordinance be read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0. City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Duffle moved; Haggerton seconded; adoption of the proposed ordinance as presented.* Carter moved; Fenton seconded; to amend the main motion, by striking "appraisal" from Section 2, paragraph 2, line 2, TMC 2.64.070. *(Vote on motion to amend main motion) The motion to amend the main motion carried 7 -0. *(Vote on main motion, as amended) The motion to adopt the proposed ordinance, as amended, carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1958 NEW BUSINESS: Parks, Golf and Open Space Plan Page 3 of 5 June 4, 2001 Councilmember Linder informed Council this plan appeared on a recent agenda of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. That committee made suggested amendments and agreed to forward the item for discussion and further review by the City Council. Parks Recreation Director Bruce Fletcher reviewed the background of the project which began in 2000, under the leadership of (then) Parks Recreation Director Don Williams. At this point, the plan has been reviewed by the Parks Commission, Community Parks Committee and City Council. A public hearing was also conducted. The focus of discussion was the City's Capital Improvement Program wherein staff prioritized projects and created necessary funding changes. Those changes were incorporated into the final draft plan (before Council) and reflect the current City's Capital Improvement Program. To be eligible for an Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) grant, the Tukwila Parks, Golf and Open Space Plan must be adopted by Council on, or before June 28. The Parks Recreation director is hopeful of a June 18th adoption date. The Council conducted a page by page review of the document and determined the need for edits, mostly of a "word smithing" nature. Mr. Fletcher will incorporate said edits into another final draft document for consideration, and /or changes at the June 11, 2001 COW meeting. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported a recent meeting wherein King County Executive Ron Sims explained a $36 million buget shortfall for 2002. The Mayor noted King County has chosen not to increase the property tax to the maximum amount allowable. Additionally, Mayor Mullet noted developers will be on site at City Hall, as the vision for Tukwila's Central Business District is being developed. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. City Council Page 4 of 5 June 4, 2001 Councilmember Duffie, speaking on behalf of concerned citizens, noted an already reported parking problem in the Foster Park neighborhood. He asked the City to consider an increased police presence to mitigate the situation. Speaking on behalf of other citizen concerns, Mr. Duffie reported late -night basketball activities at Thorndyke Elementary School and suggested signs be erected prohibiting such activities. At the same time, Mr. Duffie acknowledged the school would be responsible for the necessary signage. Next, Mr. Duffie reported meeting the new Branch Manager of the Southcenter Key Bank. The unnamed manager is interested in becoming involved with the Tukwila Community. City Administrator John McFarland will ask appropriate City staff to contact the bank manager. Finally, Mr. Duffie reported a ribbon cutting ceremony at Tukwila Elementary School on June 6, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., wherein a new Art in Public Places project will be unveiled. The sculpture was created by University of Washington students, with materials donated from local area businesses. Councilmember Carter attended a Regional Transit Committee workshop on May 31 and a Tribes presentation at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center. She also participated in the June 1st AWC Resolutions Committee meeting at the Embassy Suites. Councilmember Hernandez attended the May 31 Tourism and Marketing meeting and Tribes presentation at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Haggerton commended Katherine Kertzman's efforts with the Tourism and Marketing program. He then announced vacation plans; and will be out of town June 6 through 10. Councilmember Linder attended the May 30th King County International Airport sound attenuation meeting. She will attend a similar meeting June 6. Councilmember Fenton attended a Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening wherein the discussed the parking conditions at 52nd Avenue South and Interurban. Councilmember Simpson had no report. c. Staff City Administrator John McFarland announced information on the success of a recent City sponsored recycling program. The City's contract with Olympic Environmental Resources is funded by receipt of State grant dollars. A total of 76 tons were recycled this year; including such items as 61,000 pounds of scrap metal; 12,500 pounds of computers; monitors and related hardware. Next, Mr. McFarland reported the dismissal of Plaintiff Jackie Dempiere's case against the City of Tukwila, at the Federal District Court level this morning. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes d. City Attorney City Attorney Bob Noe was gone at this point, leaving no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report. 9:22 p.m. Fenton moved; Linder seconded; to recess the regular meeting and convene executive session. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 20 minutes Page 5 of 5 June 4, 2001 9:22 p.m. Executive session began. 9:30 p.m. Executive session ended. ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 p.m. Carter moved; Fenton seconded; to adjourn the executive session; reconvene and adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor RCA Ai H aLl Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: June 18, 2001