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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-14 Special MinutesDecember 14, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA Amend Consent Agenda Removed Moved to Old Business Ord. #1648 PUBLIC HEARINGS Increase in water rates (continued from 12/7/92) Public Hearing Closed. Capital Improvement Program. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Mayor John W. Rants called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE MULLET. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER LAWRENCE. MOTION CARRIED. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MIKE CALLAN, Assistant City Attorney; RHONDA BERRY, Assistant to the City Administrator; NICK OLIVAS, Fire; BRIAN SHELTON, Public Works; VIKI WITSCHGER, Administrative Services; JANE CANTU, City Clerk; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. None. f. g. SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* MOVED BY ROBERTSON TO WITHDRAW ITEM "b Vouchers- (erroneously placed on the agenda) and ITEM "d -AN ORDINANCE INCREASING LICENSE FEES FOR CABARET ENTERTAINERS AND MANAGERS- -FOR DISCUSSION UNDER OLD BUSINESS. a. Approval of Minutes: November 2 16, November 23 (Special Meeting). b. Approval of Vouchers. c. An ordinance amending TMC 18.52 and adding requirements and guidelines for recycling and solid waste storage. d. An ordinance increasing license fees for cabaret entertainers and managers. e An ordinance increasing license fees for adult entertainers and managers. An ordinance increasing sign permit fees. An ordinance increasing SEPA checklist fees. Mayor Rants opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Ross Earnst explained that a recommended 25% increase in meter charges made at the December 7, 1992 Council meeting has been replaced with a 5% winter and a 10% summer water consumption rate increase. He said this increase is anticipated to offset a 1993 Seattle rate increase. Councilmember Robertson asked Earnst for clarification of the Water Rate Chart shown on page 33 of the agenda packet. Earnst explained that the 17.6 shown in the "difference" column represents the percentage, not the actual cost. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. and stated that this item will be continued tonight under "New Business." Councilmember Lawrence arrived at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Rants opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. Alan Doerschel gave a brief overview of the final revised 1993 1998 financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program for General Government, Water, Sewer, Golf, and surface Water. He said the Model dated 10/5/92 has been reviewed an tnges are reflected in the final draft for approval. Special Meeting Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 2 Citizen Comment Public Hearing Closed. Announcement OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1648 (Increasing license fees for managers /enter- tainers) Ordinance #1651 (Adult entertain. fees) NEW BUSINESS Ordinance #1652 (rate increase for metered water) Elizabeth Springer, 13325 Macadam Road South, applauded the Council for resigning some of the projects in the City's C.I.P. She feels that even more could be dropped. She said in her opinion, the Interurban Avenue Project was a mistake and blames the City's pursuit for Matching Funds on most of it's construction problems. Mayor Rants closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Alan Doerschel announced that Vouchers will be available for review and signing on December 21, 1992 since there will be no more meetings until January 4, 1993. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Assistant City Attorney Mike Callan read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 1586, Tukwila Municipal Code 5.08.040 (c) and (f), increasing the license fee and renewal fee for manager's license and entertainer's license; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #1648 AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson inquired as to the difference between the ordinance on page 20 and the ordinance on page 21 of the agenda packet. Doerschel responded that the difference is that one of the ordinances is to increase fees for "Cabaret" entertainers and managers; and the other is to increase the fees for "Adult" entertainment. Assistant City Attorney Callan read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Ordinance Number 1490, Tukwila Municipal Code 5.56.040 (c) and (f), increasing the license fee and renewal fee for manager's license and entertainer's license; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE #1651 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson suggested an amendment be made (for clarification) by adding the two words "Adult Entertainment" following the word "for" in the title of the Ordinance. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT TI IE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. Attorney Callan read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending TMC 14.04.240 sections (a), (b) and (c); and TMC 14.04.330 sections (d) (1) and (2) relating to metered water rues and temporary water meters. Special Meeting Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 3 Ordinance #1652 Metered water rate increase (Con't) Resolution #1236 (salaries for non represented personnel) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE #1652 BE ACCEPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Callan read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, granting a wage adjustment to non represented employees of the City, and amending the non represented employees salary schedule contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution 1198 and amending non represented employees benefits contained in Appendix "B" of Resolution 1198. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT RESOLUTION #1236 BE ACCEPTED AS READ* MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT RESOLUTION #1236 BE AMENDED BY DELETING THE WORDS "AND WAGE LEVEL FOR THE SEATTLE AREA" IN THE FIRST "WHEREAS"; AND THAT THE COLUMN IN APPENDIX "A" WITH THE HEADING "PERFORMANCE PAY 1.9 BE DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. Robertson stated that the changes are being made for three reasons: 1) He is opposed to a merit bonus plan for public employees. 2) He does not believe that the 1.9% addresses the issue of equity among those non represented employees who reach their top step (or Control Point). 3) The resolution states that the Council had reviewed the most recent Cost of Living Index per Resolution 1217 and the wage levels for the Seattle area. In fact, the Council has not reviewed the wage levels. Robertson continued that his proposal is to eliminate the 1.9 retain the Cost of Living increase, then be committed to work through this issue beginning in March May 1993 with the Council, Mayor and the Consultant. He said there will always be questions of inequities when those persons participating are the same ones impacted by a specific program or system. City Administrator McFarland clarified that the proposal was back before the Council at their request. It was not intended to be a scientific salary study nor was it an attempt to fix any possible inequities or problems with the existing plan. It's an interim measure to address the removal of the merit component of the Plan that existed prior to the Council's action in July. McFarland stated that the performance -based Merit Plan has been in the City since 1985 and the Administration has consistently made recommendations on the modification of that Plan. He said he thinks it's a good idea to conduct an independent consultant supported study and that the Administration would act to provide whatever information possible to assist the consultant. Councilmember Duffie inquired if the 1.9% could stay in effect until the consultant study is performed. Councilmember Robertson responded that the non- represented would only receive a cost of living increase for 1993. He said if inequities in positions that have reached the top step are found when the study is done in March May, the Council could make modifications at that time. Councilmember Duffie suggested that since the Plan will be reviewed in March, why not just table this issue until then. Special Meeting Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 4 Resolution #1236 Non represented salaries (Con't) Ordinance 1653 Compensation for Mayor. Councilmember Lawrence commented that last year the Council faced a similar situation thinking it could be addressed at a later date. However, when it came time to review the issue, the City Attorney informed the Council that it was a somewhat implied contract which could be used as grounds for a lawsuit. Therefore, Lawrence agrees with Robertson that it's more expedient at this time to eliminate the 1.9% increase and make modification in March when the study is done, if necessary. The Mayor commented that he is in favor of a pe r nance bonus for the managers and mid -level managers because so +uch is asked of them. They perform in a superior manner and he .:links that should be recognized. Councilmember Simpson agreed with the Mayor's comments and added that the City is fortunate to have such dedicated leadership. He said the City's managers are always willing to go far beyond the call of duty. He also agreed that if the salaries are found to be below the comparable cities, they should be brought up to standards. Brian Shelton, Senior Engineer, Public Works Department, speaking on behalf of the non represented employees, and specifically on the Proposed 1993 Salaries, stated that his concerns lie in three areas: 1) The salaries of financial positions have already been reduced through total elimination of merit pay. 2) A Health Care Committee was recently formed to assist with health care issues. 3) A Compensation Study will be conducted in 1993 for the City. He said that the non represented support the Mayor's 1993 Salary Proposal and appeal to the Council's fairplay and hope that any other changes in compensation will be the result of a better informed decision based on information from the Compensation Study and Health Care Committee. Councilmember Hernandez commented that she does not have a problem with passing the resolution as an interim one as long as it is understood that it will be reviewed next year. She also commented on two of the employee suggestions that were submitted to the Finance and Safety Committee of which she would like to see impleinented: 1) Provide compensation to thk (;mployee who turns in a suggestion that would save the City money; d, 2) Amend Appendix "B" so as to allow employees to have Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday off as a holiday. Mayor Rants responded that he's putting forth every effort to achieve the latter. He hopes to have it in place by January 1993. Councilmember Mullet commented that it appears there could some inequities but he prefers to go along with Robertson's amendment of deleting the 1.9% increase now and address th,. Lie in March. He is in favor of the COLA, however. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED WITH DUFFIE AND SIMPSON VOTING NO. *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Assistant Attorney Callan read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Section 2.08.010 of the Tukwila Mil- icipal code to fix the compensation of the Mayor; repealing ordi ices 1294, 1342, and 1427; providing for severability; and setting an e five date. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE #1653 BE ADOPTED BEAD.* Special Meeting Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 5 Ordinance #1653 Compensation for Mayor (Con't) Ordinance #1654 1992 Budget Amend. Resolution #1237 (Financial Ping Model CIP Prog. 1993 -98) REPORTS Mayor *MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Lawrence commended the Mayor on keeping to his campaign promise of giving the City full time service for part time pay. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Assistant Attorney Callan read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending the 1992 budget, adopted by Ordinance 1618, to appropriate unanticipated estimated local retail sales and use tax for the General Fund and make unanticipates +ransfers and adjustments to program expenditures; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE #1654 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Assistant Attorney Callan read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting the 1993 -1998 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Plan. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION #1237 BE ADOPTED AS READ* Councilmember Robertson commented he is hopeful that direction will soon be coming from the Steering Committee on the new Comp Plan for Council, Administration and the Planning Commission review. He also inquired as to why the new Policies and Procedures that were previously adopted as part of the Financial Planning Model were not included in tonight's packet. Doerschel responded that he will include them in the published document. Mayor Rants took the opportunity to thank the Council and Finance Director Alan Doerschel for the ease in which the budget flowed this year. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants reported that beginning in January 1993 a dedicated phone line will be in place at City Hall. It will be called the City's "Agenda Hot Line." Citizens will be able to call in to find out what's on the agenda. The message will be updated weekly on items appearing on the agenda. The phone number will be published in the Hazelnut to accommodate the Tukwila community. The Mayor also suggested January 4 as a meeting date to get with DCD to discuss the Comp Plan schedule. He suggested one meeting per month should be set aside to discuss Comp Plans for water, sewer and surface water. He continued that he had met with Metro staff this week and they've come up with three alternatives for rail alignmert/ 1e gn, etc. They would like to meet with Council and have the Citizen Steering Committee present on January 11 Committee of The Special Meeting Minutes December 14, 1992 Page 6 Reports (Con't) Council Administration POSTPONEMENT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 8:50 p.m. Whole meeting to give a presentation and to consider input prior to finalization of the proposal. Councilmember Duffie briefed the Council of his recent trip to New Orleans, Louisiana where he attended the National League of Cities Annual Conference. He distributed informational brochures to each councilmember. Duffie said he will not be able to attend the conference next year because he will be in Fort Benning, Georgia. Councilmember Hernandez reminded the Council that the Multi Family Design Standards codification ordinance had not gotten Council approval. She suggested the ordinance be on the January 4, 1993 Regular Council agenda. Councilmember Robertson reported he had attended the GMPC meeting, and it appears that all impacted cities will be asked to support the Rapid Transit Proposal (RTP) issue before the public will have had a chance to vote on it. City Administrator McFarland gave an update on Vision Tukwila expenditures: he stated to date ten organizational meetings were held; two community -wide meetings; mailings and incidentals have amounted to approximately $16,400. The total expenditure for Vision Tukwila activities to date is approximately $33,500. The total 1992 appropriation was $50,000. Additional information is available upon Council request. McFarland announced that the Vision Tukwila Coordinator is now Rhonda Berry due to Lora Fowler's recent employment with the City of Burien as their Acting Assistant to the City Manager. McFarland announced their will be a public hearing on the Public Safety issue at the January 4 Regular Council Meeting McFarland informed the Council that Mike Callan is one of the City's Assistant City Attorneys and is pinch hitting until a new City Attorney is hired. He stated that 60 resumes had been received for the City Attorney position. The position closed on December 11. He said interviews will probably be conducted early in January. The position is expected to be filled by mid February. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT TI IE NEXT TWO COUNCIL MEETINGS BE CANCELLED (DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER 28, 1992). MOTION CARRIED. '1 ti W. Rants, Mayor Celia Square, Defuty City Clerk