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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-07 Regular MinutesDecember 7, 1992 Tukwila City Hall 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:46 p.m.- 7 p.m. Back to Order 7:00 p.m. CITIZENS COMMENTS Amend Agenda TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Vouchers REVISED: 1/22/93 C 5C' Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOE DUFFIE; ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CHARLES SIMPSON; STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; KEITH HAINES, Asst. Chief of Police; MIKE ALDERSON, Asst. Fire Chief; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hernandez arrived at 5:55 p.m. MAYOR RANTS CALLED THE REGULAR MEETING BACK TO ORDER WITH ALL COUNCILMEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. Speaking on behalf of some Allentown and Duwamish area residents, Lanny Vickers, 12227 45th Ave. So., stated that these residents are frustrated over what they believe is the City's lack of commitment to their community. Vickers read comments submitted from several residents as testimony to their feelings. Of major concern to the group was the condition of Duwamish Park and possible relocation of the fire station. Vickers submitted a petition and a drawing of the park site with proposed improvements. Mayor Rants suggested that Mr. Vickers share this information with Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks Commission. Rants explained that for 1993 there is $60,000 budgeted between City funds and Block Grant funds already allocated for improvements to Duwamish Park. Councilmember Robertson also suggested Vickers bring the plan to a January meeting of the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. Martin Bettenhausen complained that his civil rights had been violated by unlawful arrest and treatment in several cities. Mayor Rants responded that Bettenhausen has been working with the police department, and that an internal investigation has been conducted. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO ADD AN ITEM TO NEW BUSINESS TO APPROVE THE POLICE CONTRACT. MOTION CARRIED. General Fund City Street Arterial Street Land Acq., Building, Dev. General Gov't Improvements (302) Water Fund Sewer Fund $62,947.23 66,857.72 11,656.54 0.00 36 '.79 28,201.61 1,529.37 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 2 Consent Agenda (con't) Moved to New Business Moved to New Business Ord. #1641 BID AWARDS So. 160th Improvements from 42nd Ave. So. to 51st Ave. So. 51st Place So. Drainage Project PUBLIC HEARINGS Increase in Metered Water Rates Public Hearing Continued to 12/14/92 Sp. Mtg. Water /Sewer Construction 0.00 Foster Golf Course 3,546.77 Surface Water (412) 11,330.60 Equipment Rental 5,213.30 Firemen's Pension 0.00 TOTAL $227,733.93 b. An Ordinance establishing a $2.00 increase in greens fees at Foster Golf Links for 1993. c. A Resolution supporting Human Services Lobbying Day in Olympia. d. An Ordinance granting non exclusive franchise rights to Electric Lightwave Inc. to install fiber optic data and other communications transmissions on certain City rights -of -way. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Robertson asked that Item 7c be withdrawn; Councilmember Lawrence asked that Item 7b be withdrawn. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $822,038.90 TO SCOCCOLO CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SO. 160TH STREET. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO AWARD A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,816.88 TO STANDING ROCK CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE 51ST PLACE SO. DRAINAGE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Public Works Director Ross Earnst explained that the proposal would enact a 25 percent increase in meter rates for each meter. The increase, based on expected sales in 1993, would result in an $88,000 increase in revenues in the water department. This amount would cover the expected 17 percent increase in the cost of Seattle water next year. Earnst explained that a meter increase was chosen rather than a per cubic foot increase because it is a flat rate and would not particularly be affected by the amount of water the City sells. In addition, the meter increase looked the most equitable, giving an "across the board" flat increase to single family, multi family and commercial customers. Mayor Rants invited citizens to comment on the rate increase but received no response from the audience. Councilmember Lawrence asked if the proposed increase would give an advantage to a large commercial user who used a significant amount of water but will pay a very small increase because they're using just a few meters. Earnst responded that at the present time commercial rates are higher to begin with; however, if they used a lot of water, their percent of increase could be much less than someone using a small meter. Following further discussion, it was determined that the structure of the current proposal would give an advantage to commercial users. Council agreed to postpone a decision until further data could be gathered. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE DECEMBER 14TH SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRTFD. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 3 Public Hearings con't Options for Funding Public Public Safety Personnel Citizen Comments Public Hearing Closed Council President Ekberg stated the information presented on 12/14 should show the breakout of the percent increase directly charged by the City of Seattle Water Department to Tukwila on a per charge basis for the City's rates. We want to see a flat line charge applied to our rates as they're applying it to Tukwila. Mayor Rants stated that it has become evident over the past year that we have a great need to increase public safety personnel. Many residents have commented that they have enjoyed seeing policemen on their streets and that the City has made a difference on Highway 99. Our fire department was always there and ready. In doing that we created a workload that needs to be addressed by hiring additional personnel. The public safety initiative that has been proposed will cost $750,000 to implement. Mayor Rants stated that during his campaign he believed there would be no need for a tax increase; however, it was necessary for him to change his mind. Rants explained that he looked at many ways to fund additional personnel. He addressed the CIP, the street utility tax, and the proposed utility tax. Mayor Rants determined that the funding option would have to be 1) equitable, and, 2) dedicated to public safety, personnel and equipment. The six year Planning Model shows that in six years the public safety initiative will cost $5,049,000 for personnel. Mayor Rants listed some examples of projects that would have to be cut if the initiative were funded from the CIP. A street utility tax was considered but was found to be unfavorable as it was a charge per household. In conclusion, Mayor Rants stated that, as he announced in the Hazelnut, he is proposing a utility tax to fund the needed additional personnel. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. and asked for public comment. Gladys Bigelow stated she is against the two percent tax on utilities or any other kind of tax. She suggested the City slow down on the fancy stuff instead of imposing a tax. Lanny Vickers, 12227 45th Ave. So., stated he felt the tax could be a burden to the elderly. He agreed with Mrs. Bigelow in that the City could pull back a bit in certain areas. Garrett Vanderbin, Cineplex Odeon Corporation, Lewis and Clark/Southcenter Theaters, stated his organization opposes an admissions tax because they feel it would be unfair as it would focus only on certain groups of people, i.e., moviegoers. Mr. Vanderbin stated that their revenues had already diminished due to the competition in the neighboring cities. Mr. Vanderbin expressed concern that a 5 percent admissions tax at the Southcenter Theater would impact the theater's bottom line by 31 percent. He explained that in order to bring people back to the theaters thy: organization had reduced their admission rates during the daytime; however, their revenue has declined as they are charging half as much for those moviegoers. Mr. Vanderbin stated that in his opinion, 33 cents added to their admission tickets would drive people to another area. Finance Director Alan Doerschel noted that the cities of Auburn, Renton, Bellevue, Kirkland, Puyallup have admissions taxes. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. Councilmember Robertson questioned the figures in the admissions tax analysis prepared by Mr. Doerschel. He noted that the figures for some of the larger cities were lower than the amount estimated for Tukwila. Doerschel responded that Tukwila, although a smaller city, has more theaters. Mayor Rants explained that to implement Phase I, six police officers and six firefighters, would cost $360,000. He asked that Council discuss the utility tax option thoroughly keeping in mind that it will take a two percent tax to Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 4 Public Hearings (con't) 0 5 13 do the job and a one percent tax to do half the job. The proposed utility tax is on energy, cellular phones, garbage, telephone and power. It takes 60 days for a utility to apply to the Utilities Commission to enact the tax. Personnel brought on board in January would not be available for street service until August. Salaries would be funded by approximately $200,000 in Criminal Justice funds until the revenue source came in. Councilmember Duffie asked what the impact would be on City Light customers versus Puget Power customers. Denny Lensengraf, Puget Power, responded that City Light pays approximately 12 percent less than Puget Power customers. A two percent tax on both would not change this relationship; however, a Puget Power bill would be a little higher as it would have a higher base to begin with. Lensengraf explained that Puget Power rates in the sumerare fairly consistent with those in the winter months. City Light's winter rates almost double from their summer rates. Councilmember Robertson stated he was not in favor of a utility tax as it taxes things people have to have. Councilmember Simpson commented he thought additional revenues could be found somewhere else in the budget rather than increasing taxes. Simpson noted that with new state and federal legislators taking office it was likely taxpayers would be paying for some large state and federal bills. He was not in favor of burdening residents with another tax. Councilmember Simpson spoke of the need to increase police and fire personnel in the city. He stated he was in favor of some type of tax rather than taking the money from some other program. This tax is levied in most other cities. Councilmember Duffie stated he opposed any type of tax and encouraged Council to look at other ways to fund this initiative. Councilmember Hernandez commented she would like to explore all options. She preferred omitting any tax on solid waste collection as it appeared to be counterproductive to recycling. She suggested studying other cities to see what they do to obtain their revenue to fund police and fire protection. Finance Director Alan Doerschel added that approximately 80 percent of the cities surveyed by AWC have a utility tax. Hernandez stated she would like to explore whether a person's individual income could be one of the criteria used as an exception to the utility tax. This option could be used to eliminate low income people or senior citizens from being assessed a utility tax. Doerschel commented that about 85 percent of the tax would be paid by commercial users, and about 15 percent paid by residential and multi- family residents. Hernandez concluded by stating her support of the Mayor's initiative. She reiterated the need to explore all available options for funding. Councilmember Mullet agreed that additional police and fire personnel are needed, but stated the funding should come from basic revenues. He opposed the utility tax and suggested the City short term fund the additional personnel and take another look at it next year. Simpson concurred with Mullet's statements and encouraged Mayor Rants to hire the new personnel and urged Council to deal with the funding issue as top priority in 1993. He suggested looking at the CIP for funding and raising taxes only if absolutely necessary. Council President Ekberg favored a utility tax but suggested the tax be decreased to 1.5 percent and an additional 3 percent admission tax charged to help fund the program. He was not in favor of using the CIP for funding. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 5 Public Hearings (con't) Public Comment MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO IMPOSE A ONE PERCENT UTILITY TAX ON PUGET POWER, SEATTLE CITY LIGHT, WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS, TELEPHONE, CELLULAR PHONE, CABLE AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION.* Councilmember Lawrence stated that a one percent utility tax would support three police officers and three firefighters. Councilmember Robertson spoke against the motion stating that a one percent tax would cost the agencies involved more to collect than it would generate. He felt the tax would not stay at one percent. Robertson stated that if and when this motion was defeated, he would propose both an admissions tax and the use of criminal justice funds to fund the public safety initiative. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ TO ELIMINATE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TAX, PUGET POWER TAX, AND SEATTLE CITY LIGHT TAX. Finance Director Alan Doerschel explained that eliminating these utilities would result in half the funds being cut. *MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE NO HERNANDEZ YES EKBERG NO ROBERTSON NO SIMPSON NO LAWRENCE YES MULLET NO *Councilmember Lawrence withdrew his motion. Councilmember Ekberg withdrew his second. Vera Lock, 11810 42nd Ave. So., stated she was against imposing another tax and suggested that it was time for residents to "strewdown" and stop trying to keep up with other cities. Joann McManus, 5610 So. 133rd, stated she is against a utility tax because many seniors and young families will be unable to afford it. She agreed with the need for additional public safety personnel but urged Council to find the money elsewhere. Roger Baker, 11662 142nd Ave. So. stated that there are many retired or unemployed Tukwila residents that cannot afford a utility tax. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO IMPOSE A ONE PERCENT UTILITY TAX ON PUGET POWER, SEATTLE CITY LIGHT, WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS, TELEPHONE, CELLULAR PHONE, CABLE TV AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION.* Councilmember Hernandez stated she would vote in favor of the motion only if low income people could be exempt. Mayor Rants explained that if Council voted in favor of the motion, they would still have time to refine the ordinance before it came forward for adoption. Hernandez restated her concern about burdening low income individuals with a utility tax. Councilmember Lawrence commented that if low income were excluded, it probably would not impact the revenue flow enough to effect the public safety initiative at all. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ELIMINATE LOW INCOME (80 PERCENT OF THE MEDIAN INCOME LEVEL) PROPERTY OWNERS. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 6 Public Hearing (con't) *MOTION FAILS 2 -5 *MAIN MOTION IS WITHDRAWN BY LAWRENCE. SECOND IS WITHDRAWN BY HERNANDEZ. /0 MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO FUND PHASE I OF THE MAYOR'S PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVE WITH A 5 PERCENT ADMISSIONS TAX ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT NON PROFIT AND USE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNDS REVENUES TO PAY THE DIFFERENCE.* Speaking to his motion, Councilmember Robertson commented that the addition of the three firefighters and three police officers are just completing the staffing that was necessitated by the annexations. The City's initial approach to staffing after the annexations was conservative. It is not so much a new initiative as it is merely the Mayor finishing off the staffing as appropriate. Robertson explained that an admissions tax is appropriate because the City's closest competitor, Renton, has a 5 percent admissions tax in place already. Additionally, the theaters and cabarets use police services. Finally, the criminal justice funds is for use for criminal justice matters. Councilmember Mullet preferred the admissions tax to the utility tax. He commented that there were enough criminal justice funds to go a year without instituting any type of tax. He suggested using those funds and revisiting the issue in the spring. Councilmember Lawrence also supported the motion. Councilmember Hernandez commented that the criminal justice funds are a one time only allocation of $400,000. After they're expended, another source of revenue will have to be found. She agreed to support the motion if it's being looked at as a temporary solution. She cautioned Council not to rely on the possibility that criminal justice funds would be continued. Council President Ekberg stated he would support the motion with the understanding that the funding be revisited next year. Councilmember Simpson explained that he opposed the motion because it is still another tax. He feels it is unfair to the entertainment industry whether it's adult entertainment or motion picture theaters. He agreed that the total amount be taken from criminal justice funds this year and the issue revisited in the spring. Councilmember Duffie also remained opposed to the motion. Councilmember Hernandez stated she was against taxing the City's golf course as it is currently self supporting. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE GOLF COURSE FROM THE ADMISSIONS TAX. ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE NO HERNANDEZ YES EKBERG YES ROBERTSON YES SIMPSON NO LAWRENCE YES MULLET NO *MOTION PASSES 4 -3 TO ELIMINATE THE GOLF COURSE FROM THE ADMISSIONS TAX. Finance Director commented that he was concerned about Council creating an ongoing expenditure, i.e. hiring six people, and waiting to see what happens. Criminal Justice funds are very short term. There may be capital items needed in the next few years. If all the money is used up in salaries, Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 7 Public Hearings (con't) Recess 9:16 p.m. Back to Order 9:23 p.m. OLD BUSINESS, Ord. #1642 Adopting the 1993 Budget the opportunity may be lost. In addition, you can't use the criminal justice money to pay for firefighters. You'll still need to come up with the funds to pay for those firefighters. The scenario that's being discussed doesn't cover any part of Phase II. In actuality, only about one half of Phase I will be covered. Mayor Rants reiterated that the admissions tax will not cover even Phase I. To wait and look at the situation at a later time is just putting off a decision another year or two. Councilmember Robertson disagreed with the comments, stating that the combination of an admissions tax and the use of criminal justice funds would cover the hiring of both firefighters and police officers for three full years. The admissions tax is a discretionary tax which means that if the movie rate goes up, moviegoers can choose to attend or not attend. It's within their discretion. The utility tax is not. Councilmember Ekberg disagreed with Doerschel regarding the use of criminal justice funds explaining that in an earlier meeting the facts and data presented by staff under Option II/Public Safety Issues Funding Alternatives included a two percent utility tax which would raise about $188,000. The report further stated that if no resolution would be found for other monies, then the City could utilize the criminal justice funding on a temporary basis for at least three police positions. Mayor Rants commented that the finance director was only cautioning Council of the problems that could arise from their actions. MAIN MOTION ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE HERNANDEZ EKBERG ROBERTSON SIMPSON LAWRENCE MULLET NO YES YES YES NO YES NO *MOTION CARRIES 4 -3. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT A FIVE MINUTE RECESS BE TAKEN. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED AND SECONDED TO APPROVE THE 1993 BUDGET.* Mayor Rants called the meeting back to order with councilmembers in attendance as listed above. Betty Gully, 13017 Macadam Road South, Tukwila Tomorrow Committee member, commented her concern about whether there will be enough staff time allocated to allow the committee to move forward into Phase H. Mrs. Gully stated that she was of the impression that staff was also concerned that there would not be adequate staff time allocated to complete Phase II. She restated that she was speaking for herself only and not as a representative of the committee. Mayor Rants praised the committee for the work they have done. Bill Arthur, Tukwila Tomorrow Committee member, agreed with Mrs. Gully. He voiced his frustration and concern regarding the allocation of staff and resources to the project. Councilmember Robertson suggested Council pass the budget with the understanding that the Council may want to re- prioritize part of DCD's work plan after their joint meeting with the committee in January. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 8 Old Business (con't) Ord. #1642 Adopting the 1993 Budget MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE, CHANGING THE EXPENDITURES IN THE 103 FUND ON PAGE 85 AS FOLLOWS: S. 160TH ST CONSTRUCTION (51ST -42ND) ($370,000); AND THE ESTIMATED ENDING FUND BALANCE ($180,000). *MOTION CARRIED. Carryover of 1992 CDBG Funds MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO REALLOCATE THE 1992 CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,300 TO THE 1993 PROGRAM AS THEY ARE LISTED ON PAGE 95.* Approval of USWA Local 911 Contract 1992 -1993 (Tukwila Police Officers Assn.) Ord. #1643 Increasing Greens Fees at Foster Golf Links Councilmember Mullet questioned why there were unspent funds. Public Works Coordinator Doug Micheau explained that the remaining funds were a combination of somewhat high estimates on underground utility projects and funds earmarked for "unforeseen" needs. *MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Lawrence suggested that the rates be amended to reflect the same percentage difference between residential and non residential fees as it had in the past. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1643 AS READ.* *MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Res. #1232 Supporting Human MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT Services Lobby Day THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO APPROVE THE 1992 -1993 USWA LOCAL 911 CONTRACT REPRESENTING THE TUKWILA POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED City Attorney Mike Kenyon read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING GREENS FEES CHARGED AT FOSTER GOLF LINKS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1542. MOVED BY LAWRENCE SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL FEES AS FOLLOWS: 18 HOLES $11.00; 9 HOLES, WEEKDAYS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS $7.00; 18 HOLES, WEEKDAYS FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS $8.00. Parks and Recreation Director Don Williams commented that the proposed amendment would result in approximately $3,000 $4,000 less revenue than the original proposal. Attorney Kenyon read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING HUMAN SERVICES LOBBY DAY. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 9 Old Business (con't) Res. #1232 Supporting Human Services Lobby Day NEW BUSINESS Res. #1233 Approving Revised Human Services Policy Ord. #1644 Levying 1993 Property Taxes Ord. #1645 Establishing Re- inspection Fees MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #1232 AS READ.* *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO AMEND THE FIRST "WHEREAS" CLAUSE, DELETING THE WORKS "ESSENTIAL TO" AND INSERTING THE WORDS "THE REASON FOR AND AMEND THE THIRD "WHEREAS" CLAUSE, DELETING THE WORD "AVOID" AND INSERTING THE WORDS "HELP PREVENT MOTION CARRIED. Amend Agenda Councilmember Hernandez requested that Item l le be discussed at this time. Council agreed. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, 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, MODIFYING RESOLUTION 1163 AND ADOPTING A REVISED HUMAN SERVICES POLICY. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.1233 AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson stressed the City's continued involvement in the human services area. Councilmember Duffie suggested Council consider sending the Human Services Coordinator to the next National League of Cities conference. Councilmember Hernandez suggested that in the future local food banks be notified of the opportunity to apply for human services funding. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1993, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.1644 AS READ.* Finance Director Alan Doerschel commented that the City was not levying the maximum amount because $300,000 was backed out for King County library services. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING REINSPECTION FEES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, TENANT IMPROVEMENT, AND COMPANY Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 10 New Business (con't) Ord. #1645 Establishing Re- inspection Fees Ord.#1646 Requiring the Installation of Automatic Fire Alarms Res. #1234 Approving the CIP Policies for 1993 -1998 LEVEL INSPECTIONS IN BUILDINGS AND TENANT SPACES WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.1645 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED Attorney Kenyon read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS AND ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA USED FOR ASSEMBLY, EDUCATIONAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, MERCANTILE, STORAGE, OFFICE, AND MULTI- FAMILY DWELLINGS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 1528 IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO 1646 AS READ.* MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO AMEND THE FIRST "WHEREAS" CLAUSE BY INSERTING THE WORDS "LIVING AND" BETWEEN THE WORDS "SAFE" AND "ENVIRONMENT MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. 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, PROVIDING FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN POLICIES FOR THE NEXT PLANNING PERIOD OF 1993 -1998. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.1234 AS READ.* MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, TO AMEND POLICY #12 BY INSERTING THE WORDS "FOR APPROVAL" IN LINE THREE AFTER THE WORDS "SHALL REPORT MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO AMEND POLICY #5, DELETING THE WORDS "CAREFULLY CONSIDERED" AND REPLACING THEM WITH THE WORD "UTILIZED MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO AMEND POLICY #14 BY INSERTING THE WORD "TECHNICALLY" BETWEEN THE WORDS "WHEREVER" AND "FEASIBLE" IN THE SECOND LINE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO DELETE THE LAST PARAGRAPH IN POLICY #13 WHICH BEGINS "COMMERCIAL STREETS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED.... Councilmember Hernandez stated she preferred the paragraph be left in as it was included in the CIP that Council approved. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 7, 1992 Page 11 Old Business (con't) Res. #1234 Approving the CIP Policies for 1993 -1998 Res. #1235 Opposing Reduction of Hours of Operation King County Pools ADJQJ JRNMENT 10:40 p.m. Revised: 1/14/93 *MOTION CARRIED WITH HERNANDEZ VOTING NO. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO AMEND THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IN POLICY #13 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: COMMERCIAL STREETS AS DETERMINED IN THE CURRENT SIX YEAR CIP SHALL BE DEVELOPED TO CODE AND FUNDED FROM GRANTS, TBD'S, DEVELOPER FEES, STREET LIDs, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATIONS, OR OPERATING REVENUES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND POLICY #19 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "NO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TUKWILA CITY LIMITS WILL BE APPROVED WITHOUT SPECIFIC CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY EKBERG, 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, EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE DECISION BY KING COUNTY TO REDUCE AVAILABLE HOURS FOR PUBLIC USE OF COUNTY SWIMMING POOLS LOCATED WITHIN CITY BOUNDARIES. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.1235 AS READ.* Finance Director Alan Doerschel explained that the King County pools had been built with Forward Thrust monies and are maintained by King County taxpayers. Tukwila allocates a certain portion of the sales tax revenue for maintenance of the pools. Mayor Rants noted that a copy of the resolution would be forwarded to each King County Councilmember and County Executive Tim Hill. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO INSERT A NEW "WHEREAS" CLAUSE AFTER WHEREAS #6 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "WHEREAS, THIS DECISION TREATS TAXPAYING CITIZENS OF TUKWILA IN AN UNFAIR AND UNEQUITABLE MANNER, AND MOTION CARRIED *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. Pt Z 4� Johi,V. Rantsyor�. 4..zutk (('E. e. Cantu, City Clerk