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Home My WebLink About1992-06-01 Regular MinutesJune 1, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS COMMENTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CHARLES SIMPSON; STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police. Mayor Rants asked for Council's concurrence of his appointments to the Citizens Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, explaining that these appointments were based on Council's directive to appoint three people from each of the areas identified in Vision Tukwila. Included in the selection were citizens who volunteered to serve on this committee during the Vision Tukwila meetings. Following discussion of the issue, several councilmembers requested they be provided with biographical information on the appointees and stated they would like to be assured of the candidates' commitment to the project prior to finalizing their appointments. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO POSTPONE DELIBERATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL WEEK OR UNTIL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND FEEDBACK FROM CANDIDATES IS AVAILABLE; A LETTER BE SENT TO THE 15 RECOMMENDED APPOINTEES AND SUBSTITUTES TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON THEIR INTEREST IN SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE; OBTAIN A BIOGRAPHICAL SHEET SUCH AS THE ONE USED FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS; SEND TO CANDIDATES INFORMATION REGARDING THE TIMEFRAME AND TIME COMMITMENTS INVOLVED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS; REQUEST APPLICANTS Al A COUNCIL MEETING FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT; COUNCIL BE GIVEN A WEEK TO CONSIDER NAMES BEFORE FINAL APPOINTMENT.* Councilmember Lawrence commented he thought the current list of appointees represented a broad spectrum of citizens and felt Council should move forward on the issue at this time in order to meet scheduled timelines. For the purpose of clarification Mayor Rants stated that the process Council is requesting is the same as used as for Boards and Commissions. Council President Ekberg responded affirmatively, and noted that in addition, Council was asking that information be provided to the candidates explaining in detail what the steering committee represents, the involvement required, and requesting written or oral confirmation that the applicant is interested in participating in the committee. *MOTION CARRIED WITH LAWRENCE VOTING NO. Al P$eper, 17083 53rd Ave. So., voiced his unhappiness with the long wait between green lights at several intersections in the City. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, responded that public works staff would check the timers. Betty Gully, 13017 Macadam Road So., gave a brief update on the upcoming arts and crafts fair to be held at Foster High School during Tukwila Days, noting the response has been excellent. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 2 Citizen Comments (con't) CONSENT AGENDA Withdrawn/Moved to Old Bus. OLD BUSINESS Res. #1209 Adding Position of City Attorney to Non Represented Employee Salary Schedule Anna Bernhart, 14241- 59th Ave. So., stated that in her opinion, the large beer company advertising balloon on Interurban was inappropriate for the City and asked if the City allowed this type of promotional sign. City Administrator John McFarland responded that most likely a temporary sign permit had been issued; however, he would ask the DCD staff to check into it. a. Approval of Minutes: 5/4/92, 5/18/92 b. Approval of Vouchers: General Fund $349,362.24 City Street 4,855.16 Arterial Street 97,024.09 Land Acq., Building, Dev. 592.79 General Government Improvements (303) 8,355.84 Water Fund 32,695.01 Sewer Fund 2,865.93 Water /Sewer Construction 786.22 Foster Golf Course 7,772.64 Surface Water (412) 7,294.35 Equipment Rental 24,856.16 Firemen's Pension 0.00 TOTAL $536,460.43 c. A resolution adding the position of City attorney to the non represented employee salary schedule and amending Resolution No.1198. d. Accept as complete Tukwila Elementary storm drainage project; authorize release of retainage. e. Authorize Mayor to execute right of entry easement for Fostoria drain manhole cleanup. f. Authorize Mayor to execute memorandum of agreement with Metro which provides an easement for sewer lift station and two slide gates on Interurban Ave. So. Authorize Mayor to accept quit claim deed for 10 foot strip of right -of -way at 3747 So. 146th St. from Richard Dondero and Patrick DeFeo. h. Authorize Mayor to accept 5 foot sidewalk/street easement for Clark single family residential development at 14839 42nd Ave. So. g. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMI I ED.* Councilmember Hernandez requested item 6c be removed and discussed under Old Business. *MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA IS APPROVED AS AMENDED. Mayor Rants explained the resolution in the packet was not the correct version; however, the amended resolution had been distributed to Council prior to the start of this meeting. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adding the position of City Attorney to the non represented employee salary schedule and amending Resolution No. 1198. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 3 Old Business (con't Res. #1209 Adding Position of City Attorney to Non Represented Salary Schedule BID AWARD Andover Park East/ Minider Intersection Improvement Project REPORTS City Council ADJOURNMENT 8:08 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1209 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,560.00 TO UDL, INC., FOR ANDOVER PARK EAST/MINKLER INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Duffie reported that Finance and Safety Committee members had approved the purchase of 30 riot helmets for police officers. Councilmember Hernandez reported that the Christensen trail looks very nice and is well used; however, the drought is affecting the shrubs and new plantings. She noted the need to look at the possibility of using river water to irrigate the plants. In addition, she requested a garbage can be placed in the parking lot at the north end of the trail. Also, at the area south of 180th, there is a need to prune the shrubbery that's encroaching on the trail. Councilmember Robertson reported he attended a Growth Management Committee meeting on May 30th. The draft growth management policies will be available for review at the next meeting on June 3. Councilmember Simpson reported he received several calls over the past weekend from residents who did not understand why there was a need for an increase in water rates. Mayor Rants explained that the increase in rates being charged to customers is less than the amount the City is being charged by Seattle. Councilmember Duffie noted the need to distribute more information to residents. Mayor Rants responded that a two page fact sheet had been assembled. Public Works Director Ross Earnst listed the following telephone numbers for more information: To report watering violations: 433 -1868; or during working hours: 433 -1860 (shops); or, 433 -0179 (engineering). Earnst added that several people have activated their own wells to water their lawns and gardens during this water shortage. Councilmember Lawrence reported he would like to attend a Growth Management seminar on June 25 and 26 for attorneys and public officials. Cost is $395 per person. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE COUNCILMEMBER LAWRENCE TO ATTEND THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT SEMINAR ON JUNE 25 AND 26 AT A COST OF $395. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURN AT 8:08 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. W. Rants, May ne E. Cantu, City Clerk 9