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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-18 Regular MinutesJanuary 18, 1993 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS State of the City Address. RCAA update. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor John W. Rants called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. STEVE LAWRENCE, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE MUJ T .FT. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MIKE KENYON, ATTORNEY; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; RICK BEELER /ANN SIEGENTHALER, DCD; MIKE ALDERSON, Fire; ROSS EARNST/RON CAMERON/DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks and Recreation. Mayor Rants gave his State of the City Address. He gave an overview of some of the major issues that have been important in 1992 and will continue to remain high priorities in 1993. They included the economy and economic development; growth management; transportation; citizen involvement; human services; public safety; and capital improvements. He said the City enters the year with a balanced budget. The Capital Improvement Program remains ambitious and is also balanced when considered as part of the 6 year fiscal planning model. He stated the Regional Rail System as presently defined does not benefit the City of Tukwila. Correction of this circumstance remains a high priority of both the Mayor and Council. He encouraged the community to continue to access their government. Vision Tukwila, service on Boards and Commissions, ad hoc groups and attendance at Council meetings are effective mechanisms. City Hall is always open and hospitable to visits from the citizenry. He concluded his remarks by stating that the City prides itself on being "user friendly." Cathy Parker, Executive Director, Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA), informed the Council that their experts have covered such topics as economics, impacts to schools, actual vs. computer noise mapping, air port capacity issues, and possible conflicts with the Growth Management Act. She has learned that the third runway would not be a cost efficient solution. In fact, a study reveals that it's the fourth most expensive alternative out of thirty -four options. This will be the most expensive runway ever built in America. It will probably preclude siting another airport. The expenditures involved from mitigation to the actual construction of the run way would run close to four hundred and fifty- million dollars. Jim Murphy, RCAA President, stated that the objective is to find a long term solution to air capacity for the Puget Sound and the State of Washington. Additionally, it is hoped that SeaTac Airport can be kept as a major airport serving the region. Murphy distributed a copy of their 1992 -93 budget. He said it will be final around mid April. When the Puget Sound Regional Council arrives at their decision, it's important to understand that this battle might be a continuous one. He said he feels most of the decisions have already been made by the Regional Council. Murphy appealed to the Council and will be appealing to other councils in the area to lobby to the councils in the five county area whenever possible. He asked the Council to read some of the issue papers of the consultants that were hired by Tukwila and other cities before they make a decision. Stuart Creighton, Mayor, City of Normandy Park, commented that during the last year a lot of money has been spent to develop a good product. The consultants that were hired have been excellent. They have put forth a very good message of compelling reasoi, wily the third runway is not the preferred solution. The beg* solution can only be gotten across by a firm that can bring pressure to bear at local, Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 2 RCAA update (Con't). Citizen comment. APPOINTMENTS OF THE MAYOR. Linda Cohen Mayor's Reappointments to Boards and Commission. Mayor Rants asked the Council to concur with the following reappointments to the Sister City Committee: Sarajane Rants, Gerry Myklebust, Cindy Victor, Betty Lunz; Arts Commission: Nancy Lamb, Cynthia Chesak; Library Advisory Board: Marie Gardner, David Kistler, Trish Ekberg, Richard Simpson; and the Board of Adjustment: Anne Altmayer. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. state and federal levels; that can pressure the public to be involved, to let them know that there are other avenues to approach to make this decision in a different way, to give them the alternatives that they have not been given by Flight Plan. The City of Des Moines and the City of Normandy Park have committed this year to put up a substantial amount of funds and are willing to take the lead to bring Cutler /Standfield and their team to town to begin putting the issue in front of the public and the elected officials who have to make the decision but putting it in front of them in such a way that they will be compelled to listen. Whatever support the City of Tukwila can give will deeply be appreciated. Normandy Park has committed $150,000 for 1993 to the Cutler /Standfield proposal, plus $50,000 to RCAA. The City of Des Moines is committing to $250,000 to the Cutler /Standfield effort. A decision point is coming up on February 14 to determine whether or not to litigate the first Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Cutler Standfield will be in town the week of January 25 to give a recommendation. Councilmember Lawrence requested that a representative from RCAA be present next week at Tukwila's Council Executive Session to consider legal action in regards to the airport. Mayor Creighton agreed to have someone present. Mayor Rants questioned if there should be appropriate representation on both sides and stated he will lean on the City Attorney for direction. Mr. Richard Simpson commented he's concerned that the citizens are being overly taxed. He said the City has asked the senior citizens to supplement their rides on Wednesdays due to budget cuts. He said the City has already given $50,000 of taxpayer's money to the RCAA and it appears that more money will be given to them. In November the citizens will be asked to vote on a nine billion dollar rapid transit system. Money will be needed to refurbish Showalter School. Where is it all going to end, he said. Councilmember commented that since the airport issue is such an emotional one, in all fairness, a public hearing should be scheduled to allow all citizens a chance to voice their opinion. Mayor Rants suggested a public hearing be scheduled for February 1, 1993 at the Regular Council meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a public hearing on February 1, 1993 to discuss airport issues. Ekberg requested a review of the records from the discussions held in 1992. Mayor Rants asked the Council to concur with his appointment of City Attorney. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LINDA COHEN AS CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED. Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 3 Recess 8:00 8:05 PROCLAMATIONS OF THE MAYOR CITIZEN'S COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA Withdrawn OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1657 Admissions Tax. Metro RTP alignment. Mayor Rants called the meeting back to order with those present as listed above. Mayor Rants read a proclamation honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and proclaiming Monday, January 18, 1993 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s. Day. JoAnne McMannis, 5610 South 133rd (Foster Point), requested that signs be posted on 56th Avenue South to keep the Burlington Northern trucks from traveling through the neighborhoods. The Council agreed to forward this issue to the Transportation Committee for discussion. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson requested that a portion of "Item a" 12/7/92 minutes -be withdrawn for discussion under "Old Business." a. Approval of Minutes: 12/14/92 b. Approval of Vouchers: 12/31/92: 62548 through 62827 TOTALLING: $811,464.35 c. Accept from King County property generally known as Southgate Park, located on the east side of Pacific Highway South near 134th. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Mike Kenyon read an ordinance of the City Council of Tukwila, Washington, establishing an admissions tax for various entertainment activities, and providing for collection, penalties and violations. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT ORDINANCE #1657 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* A brief discussion ensued with councilmembers holding on to their previous convictions on the admissions tax. ROLL CALL VOTE DUFFIE HERNANDEZ LAWRENCE ROBERTSON SIMPSON EKBERG MULLET NO YES YES YES NO YES NO *MOTION CARRIED 4 -3. O Robertson requested that the Administration prepare a new fee schedule for the golf course and present to the Council as soon as possible. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED ROBERTSON, TO ALLOW CITIZENS INPUT IN CHOOSING A PREFERRED TUKWILA RAIL SECTION AS IT RELATES TO THE METRO REGIONAL TRANSIT PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. Mike Steehand, 301 Lund Road, Auburn, WA, Puget Sound Light Rail Society, distributed a fact sheet on "Rail Transit Facts You Should Be Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 4 Metro RTP alignment. Citizen comment. Approval of minutes of 12/7/93. Aware Of." He said the RTP is about a seventy- million dollars per mile project. Other metropolitan areas similar to the Puget Sound area such as Portland, Sacramento and San Diego have opt for a true surface -light rail transit system that cost in the neighborhood of nine to twenty -five million dollars. He encouraged RTP to keep up the good work, but not to be too hasty to eliminate lower cost solutions. The Mayor reiterated remarks made earlier by Robertson, that the objective is to find the format the City wishes to recommend but does not preclude the City's options. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CITY CHOOSE OPTION #1 AS THE PREFERRED CHOICE: (INTERURBAN AVENUE AND 1 -405). ALIGNMENT WOULD RELOCATE THE RAPID RAIL LINE FROM SR 99 TO INTERURBAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE BOEING ACCESS ROAD. FROM INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH, THE RAIL LINE WOULD FOLLOW SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY/I -405 TO SR 99 AT SR 518. THE ALTERNATIVE WOULD BE OPTION #2 WITH SHUTTLE SERVICE BETWEEN SR 99 AND NORTH RENTON.** The Mayor agreed with Ekberg's suggestion. Robertson commented that each jurisdiction should be responsible for expenses incurred for designated local services. The Council agreed that a station should be located at the Southcenter retail /industrial area. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY EKP ERG, TO ELECT OPTION #1 WITH THE INSISTENCE THAT A STATION IS LOCATED AT SOUTHCENTER REGARDLESS OF THE ALIGNMENT, AND THAT THERE BE A SHUTTLE TO RENTON.* Grant Neise, 16318 45th Place South, Tukwila Tomorrow Committee, commented that he concurs with the Council that the City should insist on a stop at Southcenter. He stated he had participated in the trip to Vancouver, B.C. this past weekend with City counci'members to study their rapid transit system. It was clear that a stop in their metro town area lead to the vitality of that area. Likewise, a stop at Southcenter could boost business. *MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED WITH AMENDMENT THAT THE ROUTE THAT GOES FROM THE SOUTH END OF BOEING FIELD, ACROSS I -5 TO THE RAINIER VALLEY AND INTO SEATTLE BE RELOCATED TO GO DOWN BASICALLY THE DUWAMISH CORRIDOR AND DIRECTLY INTO SEATTLE SO THAT IT CAN SERVICE BOTH TUKWILA AND SEATTLE'S PLANNED INDUSTRIAL CENTERS. Councilmember Robertson stated that the minutes of December 7, 1993 did not reflect that the citizens were not in favor of relocating the fire station in Lanny Vickers comments. He emphasized that to date the response from citizens have been strongly against relocating the fire station and he wanted to call this to the Council's attention. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ADOPT THE REVISED MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.* Councilmember Ekberg asked that the word "winter" be replaced with the word "summer" in the second paragraph on page 4. The sentence would then read: Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 5 Approv. of 12/7/93 Minutes. NEW BUSINESS Ordinance #1656 1993 Budget Amend. Budget Transfer Motion No. 93 -001. Lenseneraf exnlained that Puget Power rates in the summer are fairly consistent with those in the "winter" months. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. 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, amending the 1993 budget adopted by Ordinance No. 1642 to appropriate new admissions tax revenues, transfer criminal justice funding and add additional fire and police personal expenditures; and establishing and effective date. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #1656 AS READ.* Robertson inquired if the $131,000 reflected the golf course tax. Doerschel responded that the estimated revenues excluded the golf course tax. *MOTION CARRIED. Doerschel commented that the adopted 1993 Budget will be distributed this Thursday. The figures shown in th's ordinance will be reflected in that document. Doerschel explained that the request for an in house position for an Information Systems Coordinator is the result of a two -year effort to provide support for the City's 130 personal computer (PC) user integrated network system. He said consultant services of Logical Solutions (Tom Rolph) have been used previously at a cost of $39,000 during 1991. Expenditures are expected to reach nearly $60,000 when all the bills are in for 1992. The prime responsibilities for this new position would include maintenance of personal computers and printers, installation of PC software and hardware, integration of our networks, procurement of computer materials, general problem solving, individual and group training, and acting as a liaison to the City's computer Committee. The requested position would replace the need for outside professional services for virtually all of the routine maintenance, procurement, problem solving, and training that the City requires. In other words, the position will provide more service for less money. The position will pay between $15.47 and $18.43 per hour and will not exceed 30 hours per week during 1993. Councilmember Robertson stated he doesn't think the salary is too high for what the City wants; he thinks the qualifications are too low for the salary that is being offered. City Administrator McFarland stated there is a large section of the population that is quite capable and experienced; he doesn't want to rule out that exceptional individual. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION #93 -001 AS SUBMITTED.* Robertson said he will vote against the Budget Motion because he thinks the qualifications are too low. However, he said he does like the proposal. Duffie commented that he trust the Personnel Department and feels that they know their job well enough to hire the best person for any City job. Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 6 Budget Transfer If not, those in hiring positions should be fired. Motion #93 -001 (Con't) Resolution #1239 Mrs. Marcelle Regel. Lawrence applauded the staff for proposing such a creative idea that will get the job done for less money. He said he supports the person that can get the job done, whether they meet the qualifications or not is irrelevant. *MOTION CARRIED WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator McFarland read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, honoring the memory of Mrs. Marcelle Regel and her contributions to the Tukwila Community. McFarland stated that the City is saddened by Mrs. Regel's death on January 11, 1993 at the age of 90 years. Mrs. Regel was a personal friend of his. He said he worked with her husband, Rudy Regel, who was on the Board of Adjustment when he first came to the City in 1976. He said he also had the opportunity to travel with Mrs. Regel to Japan in 1981. She was the oldest member of his delegation. McFarland said she was a remarkable lady. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION #1239 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1240 MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT Adult entertainment THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. moratorium. MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1658 Sister Cities. Attorney Mike Kenyon read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of the previously adopted adult entertainment moratorium. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #1240 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, 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, amending Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 1313, changing the membership representation and staffing responsibilities of the Sister Cities Committee; providing for severability; and setting an effective date. 3 MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1658 AS READ.* Councilmember Hernandez inquired if the Mayor's representative needs to be a Tukwila resident. The Mayor responded, not necessarily. Robertson suggested amending the ordinance in Section lc to delete the words "South Central." The sentence would then read: School District (1 member) Position 6 *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 7 Ordinance #1659 Tree clearing. Ordinance #1655 Multi- Family Design. Standards. REPORTS EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:30 10:00 p.m. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1659 AS READ* Attorney Kenyon read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting interim standards for tree clearing and planting. Robertson stated that this ordinance establishes an emergency for adoption of interim tree clearing regulations in only sensitive areas and sensitive area buffers of the Sensitive Areas Overlay zone. It is expected that the ordinance will exist for only a few months while the Planning Commission completes its recommendation on a permanent Tree Ordinance. Lawrence suggested an amendment to the ordinance in Section 2B -1. He said since "C, D, E, F" in that section all pertain to activities that are within a Sensitive Area, eliminate "C, D, E, F and list numerically to follow "B1" to read: B 1.2. 3.4. 5. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT ORDINANCE NO.1655 BE RECONSIDERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLARIFICATION OF THE COUNCIL'S INTENT IN ITS AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE SECTIONS 18.50.020 AND 18.50.083 WHICH WAS TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE THE PHRASE "WHICHEVER IS LESS" WHEN CONSIDERING "MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT" IN THE NUMBER OF STORIES AND ACTUAL HEIGHT IN FEET. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 1655 AS RECONSIDERED, AS SHOWN IN THE SHADED AMENDED TEXT OF ATTACHMENT "A" OF THE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. All Councilmembers expressed their appreciation of and for full Council participation in the recent trip to Canada to study their rapid rail system. Councilmember Hernandez requested Council approval to attend the National League of Cities Annual Conference this year which will be held in Washington, D.C. Council approval was granted. Councilmember Simpson announced that he will not be able to attend the annual Employees Recognition Banquet due to his son's wedding. Rick Beeler reported on the trip to Vancouver, B.C. He said, among some of their interests, the citizens of Barnaby expressed interest in Tukwila's citizens participation programs. The Mayor and Council of that city gave them a very hearty welcome. Beeler stated he hopes this is just a forerunner of things to come in the future. A video was taken of the area and Beeler will show that video to Hernandez in the near future. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THIRTY (30) MINUTES TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS. MOTION CARRIED. Following Executive Session (in regular session), at 10:01 p.m., the Council briefly discussed labor contracts. Regular Council Meeting Minutes January 18, 1993 Page 8 Executive Session (Con't). ADJOURNMENT 10:05 P.M. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO RATIFY CONTRACTS FOR NON SUPERVISORY AND PUBLIC WORKS BARGAINING UNITS OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 763. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. W. Rants, Mayor Celia Square, Duty City Clerk