HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-02 Regular MinutesROLL CALL:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
July 02, 2001- 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
After calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Mayor Mullet led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OFFICIALS:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council
Analyst; Jim Morrow Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director; Keith Haines, Police
Chief; and D.J. Baskin, Sergeant, Police.
Deputy City Clerk Bob Baker called the roll of Council. Present were Joan Hernandez, Council President; and Joe
Duffle; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pam Linder; David Fenton; and Richard Simpson, Councilmembers.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Introduction of New Employee Wanda Bagwell Court Clerk I Municipal Court
Ms. Bagwell's introduction was rescheduled for Monday, July 16, 2001.
b. Introduction of Police Department's two, new K9 teams
Police Chief Haines introduced Police Officer (11 -year veteran) Greg Victor and new K9 partner, Radar. Next, he
introduced Police Officer (4 years' experience) James Syler and his new K9 partner, Titan.
After an intensive and exhaustive 14 -week training course from a Master Canine Training Officer, Chief Haines
reported the Officers and their partners are now ready to begin work.
Both officers fielded questions from and introduced their animals to Council and staff.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment to Human Services Advisory Board /Dorothy Benner Position #1 Term Expires 04/30/04 (New)
Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator, introduced Ms. Benner to the Council and highlighted her work
history. With a degree in behavioral sciences and nursing, Ms. Benner's past will prove invaluable to the Board.
Carter moved; Hernandez seconded; the appointment of Ms. Dorothy Benner to Position #1, Human
Services Advisory Board, with a term to expire on April 30, 2004. The motion carried 7 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Pat Molera. 12065 44th Place South. Tukwila. speaking on behalf of Union Tank Works. asked if Council
had an opportunity to review the situation he raised at the June 25 COW meeting. John McFarland noted the item
has not yet been before a Committee. Conversely, however, a report was distributed to Council, earlier today. Mr.
McFarland invited Council to review the report and decide how they would like to proceed. Mr. Molera invited
Council to contact him during normal business hours if they would like a tour of the property.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes June 18, 2001 Regular; June 25, 2001 Special;
b. Approval of Vouchers 229218- 229517, in the amount of $752,838.37
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c. Authorize Mayor to sign a consultant contract with Certified Land Services Corporation in the
amount of $115,500.00, for provision of right -of -way acquisition services for Tukwila
International Boulevard Project Phase I.
Hernandez moved; Fenton seconded; approval of the consent agenda as submitted. The motion carried 7 -0.
BID AWARD:
Award a contract to J. Harper Contractor, Inc., in the amount of $108,646.15, for the Cascade View
Park Demolition Project Phase I
Linder moved; Fenton seconded; awarding of a contract to J. Harper Contractor, Inc., in the amount of
$108,646.15, for the Cascade View Park Demolition Project Phase I*
Discussion: Councilmember Haggerton noted the lowest bidder was "awfully low" compared to the others. To that
end, he asked if City staff was satisfied J. Harper Contractors "can do reputable work and do what we want him to
do." Mr. Morrow responded staff was very careful in checking references and made sure the bid was both
responsive and responsible. Staff is satisfied the project can be completed at the bid award price.
Mr. Morrow noted this project will include removal of houses and their existing foundations. Fill dirt (4,000 cubic
yards) will be added to the site post leveling. Timing is good as the related, hazardous waste removal portion of the
project has been completed.
For the record, Councilmember Fenton noted he must recuse himself from voting. Based upon that recusal, his
second was withdrawn. Mr. Haggerton then seconded the motion.
*The motion carried 6 -0 -1; with Councilmember Fenton recusing himself from the vote.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. An ordinance authorizing and providing for the acquisition of land for the purpose of
constructing Tukwila International Boulevard, Phase I, and providing for condemnation,
appropriation and taking of land and property right necessary therefor.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING THE TUKWILA
INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD PHASE I; PROVIDING FOR CONDEMNATION,
APPROPRIATION AND TAKING OF LAND AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
NECESSARY THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR THE COST THEREOF; DIRECTING
THE INITIATION OF APPROPRIATE PROCEEDINGS IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE CONDEMNATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Hernandez moved; Duffie 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.
Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; the proposed ordinance be adopted as read.*
Discussion: Councilmember Haggerton sought clarification to the use of the word therefor versus therefore.
Staff noted a correction would be made if not used in the proper context within the ordinance.
*The motion to adopt the proposed ordinance as read carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1963
b. An ordinance establishing a Sign Code Appeal Fee.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, SIGN CODE
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CHAPTER 19.30, BY ESTABLISHING A SIDE CODE APPEAL FEE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Fenton moved; Duffie 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.
Fenton moved; Carter seconded; the proposed ordinance be adopted as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1964
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a. A resolution setting a public hearing date for vacation of a portion of Richard Street and Berkshire
Place South located to the southwest of 50th Place South right -of -way
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION
OF PORTIONS OF RICHARD STREET AND BERKSHIRE PLACE SOUTH,
LOCATED TO THE SOUTHWEST OF THE 50TH PLACE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY.
Duffie moved; Hernandez seconded; the proposed resolution be read by title only. The motion carried 7 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
Hernandez moved; Linder seconded; the proposed ordinance be approved as read. The motion carried 7 -0.
Public Hearing date is August 6, 2001.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1466
b. A motion approving an additional contribution of $50,000.00 to the Airport Communities
Coalition
Haggerton moved; Linder seconded; authorization of an additional contribution of $50,000.00 to the Airport
Communities Coalition for assisting in defraying certain extraordinary legal and administrative expenses;
and that such contribution be from the Ending Fund Balance of the General Fund.*
Discussion: Mr. Duffie confirmed this potential contribution, when added to the previously contributed
$50,000.00 (early in 2001), will bring about a yearly total of $100,000.00.
Mr. Haggerton does not take spending City dollars lightly and strongly believes in this endeavor. He noted building
a 3rd runway is a wrong use of public funds. Additional air traffic causes far more ground traffic.
Council President Hernandez; and Councilmembers Carter and Linder spoke in favor of the motion.
*The motion to authorize an additional contribution carried 6 -1; with Councilmember Fenton voting no.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet announced the Community Access Guide has been published and released. Council President
Hernandez has a supply and will distribute them to Council during her report this evening. Additionally, he noted
attendance (along with Mr's. Haggerton and McFarland) to the Suburban Cities Board meeting recently. There, the
topic of re- structuring was discussed. Suburban Cities Association will move into the Minolta building after a
remodel.
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Councilmember Duffle asked if an update would be given re: Sound Transit being placed on Tukwila International
Boulevard as quoted in a recent newspaper article. Mayor Mullet noted it was a misquote. Sound Transit will not
go on TIB. Southcenter has been taken "off the table for a moment." Additional work must be done on the E -4
route and a response is being formulated.
Councilmember Carter reported attendance to a June 27 Tukwila Community Cares Network meeting. She then
mentioned Worldwide packets distributed late last week which explain what they do and how the program works.
Council President Joan Hernandez noted the Highway 99 Action Barbecue is August 18 at Larry's Market. She
encouraged all to attend. Next, she distributed copies of the Community Access Guide to all Councilmembers. The
guide has been a work in process for over one year and Ms. Hernandez thanked all those who made the publication a
reality. Finally, she reported a July 5, 5:15 p.m. Equity Diversity Commission meeting and invited all to attend
and celebrate the publishing of the Access Guide.
Councilmember Haggerton reported Burien Councilmember ACC Chair, Bob Sheckler, is still in the hospital;
out of intensive care; yet recovering. Next, he reported attendance to the June 27 Suburban Cities General Board
meeting and mini retreat in Issaquah.
Councilmember Linder attended a June 26 South County Human Services Board meeting, with Evelyn Boykan
and Stacy Hansen.
Mayor Mullet noted he and Evelyn Boykan met with King County to discuss their Jobs Initiatives program. King
County wants to split the cost in half and have cities contribute $35,000.00 each, as they "back pedal" their budget
this year; and then take it over entirely ($70,000.00) next year. Ms. Boykan is reviewing the information.
Councilmember Fenton attended and reported on today's Finance Safety Committee meeting.
Councilmember Simpson attended the Highway 99 Action Committee cleanup effort last weekend. The issue of
growing volumes of business front trash is becoming discouraging. He spoke in favor of an ordinance that would
entail daily clean up by businesses in front of their business to keep the area clean. Landscape and other related
zones, as well as code enforcement issues were discussed. Mr. McFarland noted the issue has not gone unnoticed in
the past and will not go unnoticed. Brainstorming can be done to determine potential fixes for the problem.
c. Staff
City Administrator John McFarland received a letter from Seattle City Light notifying the City of rate
adjustments to be effective July 1, 2001. Further rate adjustments will be made October 1, 2001. The fee increase
will represent 1/2 cent per kilowatt-hour, effective July 1; and another 1/2 cent effective October 1, 2001.
d. Legislative Analyst
No report.
e. City Attorney
City Attorney Bob Noe announced David St. Pierre, Attorney, has been hired by his firm; and will soon be working
with the City in place of former assistant City Attorney Simon Stocker. Mr. St. Pierre was former Assistant City
Attorney with Bremerton, WA.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Carter asked Mr. McFarland if the City has a process for parade permits. Mr. McFarland responded
event permits are submitted and processed by the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
8:07 p.m. Carter moved; Haggerton seconded; to recess the regular meeting and convene executive
session for 30 minutes to discuss personnel issues. The motion carried 7 -0.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel Issues 30 minutes Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(0
8:17 p.m. Executive Session began
8:37 p.m. Executive Session ended.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:37 p.m. Mayor Mullet adjourned the executive session; reconvened and adjourned the regular meeting.
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Date Minutes Approved: July 16, 2001
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