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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-05 Regular MinutesApril 5, 1993 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Simpson Excused OFFICIALS APPOINTMENTS Reappointment of Becky Reid to Parks Commission, Pos. #3 CITIZENS COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA BID AWARD Res. #1245 Awarding Contract for T.V. Inspection Unit to Ben -KO -Matic in the Amount of #131,994.26 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; STEVE LAWRENCE, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER SIMPSON. MOTION CARRIED. JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. Mayor Rants asked for Council's concurrence on his reappointment of Becky Reid to the Parks Commission, Position #3. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG„ TO REAPPOINT BECKY REID TO POSITION #3 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Lanny Vickers, 12227 45th Ave. So., reported that residents would like to see the following changes made to the Duwamish Park plans: 1) the picnic area moved closer to 42nd Ave. So. near the designated parking area; 2) a sidewalk put in from the north end on 44th Ave. through 42nd Ave. Vickers asked for Council's review of these changes. Council President Lawrence suggested that the plan be reviewed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee next week and invited Mr. Vickers to attend. Parks Recreation Director Don Williams reported he had received several comments to the park plan during the public meeting on this issue. One citizen volunteered to erect a picnic shelter which would result in a $6,000 savings to the City. Library Board member Richard Simpson, 13832 37th Ave. So., reminded Council of the upcoming meeting at Foster High School on April 14th to solicit input for the new Foster Library. a. Approval of Minutes: 2/8/93 (Sp. Mtg.) 3/15/93 b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 63894 thru 64116 in the amount of $776,008.33 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney John McFarland read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO INSPECTION UNIT FOR THE SEWER AND SURFACE WATER DEPARTMENTS TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1245 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting April 19, 1993 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Res. #1246 Thanking Lee Moyers for Service to the Community Res. #1247 Establishing the Lee R. Phillips Little League Field Authorize Mayor to Execute Contract for Green River Trail Project Res. #1248 Declaring Surplus a House Located at 3436 S. 130th St. City Owned Property REPORTS Mayor MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. John McFarland read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, IN PRAISE OF LEE MOYERS AND PACIFIC WATER SPORTS FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1246 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HOUGH, BECK AND BAIRD IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,699.50 FOR THE GREEN RIVER TRAIL PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator John McFarland read the resolution in its entirety. The title of the resolution follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE "LEE R. PHILLIPS LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD" AT THE SOUTHEAST YOUTH BASEBALL FIELD IN FOSTER MEMORIAL PARK. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1247 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator John McFarland read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING SURPLUS ONE HOUSE CURRENTLY LOCATED ON PROPERTY PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1248 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants reported he met with Mayor Bob Stead of Federal Way to discuss issues of mutual concern to the cities of Federal Way and Tukwila, specifically a transit station in Tukwila. Federal Way is not too supportive of the Tukwila location, but officials to -date have not filed a letter of disagreement with SCATBRD. Regarding the airport issue, Federal Way does not seem to have any large concerns. Sometime during the next three weeks, southend Mayors will meet to discuss these kinds of issues. Rants reported that three economists spoke at EDC breakfast regarding what to expect from the Boeing layoffs. Their opinion was that the Seattle area is in a stronger position than it was in the 1970's. They advised everyone to be prepared to do what it takes to keep their cities economically viable. Rants stated that he remains cautiously optimistic regarding the economy in the city for this year. Regarding review of the water and sewer comp plans, John McFarland explained that according to the representative in Olympia, the concern was that utility plans would drive land use actions, specifically zoning. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting April 19, 1993 Page 3 /f24 Reports (con't1 That is the reason it was encouraged that water and sewer comp plans be considered part of the land use planning process. However, in Tukwila's situation, the utility plans were written after the land use was determined and are in reaction to previously established land use decisions. They are not driving land use decisions. Following discussions with the Public Works Director, the DCD Director, and the City Attorney it was determined that the City had little exposure in terms of sanctions if the comp plans were considered engineering documents. They would be sent to the Department of Health and the Department of Ecology to be registered as approved plans for the operation of the water and sewer system. They would not be sent to the Planning Commission as they do not affect land use. McFarland further explained that effective July 1, 1993 the new Growth Management Act requirements will dictate that successor utility plans be incorporated into the land use planning decisions and must go before the jurisdiction's planning agency. So the successor water and sewer plans that are part of the City's ongoing planning efforts now will go forth to the Planning Commission. McFarland stated that the recommendation from the Mayor's Office is to hold a public hearing on the overall policies, then send the engineer approved plans to be registered with the state. This would bring them into compliance with state and DOE requirements. Successor plans would be subject to public hearings through the Planning Commission. Council President Lawrence commented that the City Attorney had recommended that the issue be heard first by the Planning Commission. Amended by Council 6 /7/93 A memo from the city attorney had stated that even though there was little risk of sanctions. it was clear that both state and city laws require a Planning Commission review and public hearing. The Council discussed this point further and decided they uncomfortable with ignoring the law. Council Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to delay any action until the Planning Commission can put this issue on their agenda. Regarding the airport expansion, Mayor Rants reported that Port staff was beginning a project level analysis on the airport. City staff has raised two issues concerning the existing EIS which deals with the regional plan for the programmatic level. Rants asked for further discussion at next week's C.O.W. Rants announced that the City has been invited to attend a noise mediation program and committee for King County airport. Councilmember Robertson voiced his concern that working with the Port on mitigations might in some way prejudice the position the City has with the RCAA. He suggested the issue be discussed in executive session. Mayor Rants reviewed information on the budget revenue package passed from the Senate to the House. Due to complaints he has received regarding parking on the south side of So. 144th, Councilmember Duffie asked that the issue be forwarded to the Transportation Committee for discussion. Council agreed. Councilmembers Hernandez and Lawrence reported they attended the dedication of the playground equipment at the Mountain View apartments with Mayor Rants. Councilmember Hernandez commended the human services staff for their efforts in this project. Councilmember Robertson commented on the Boeing downsizing issue. He suggested the City not commit to any long term major projects until the effect of the layoffs on the sales tax is known. Mayor Rants stated that Finance Director Alan Doerschel would be making a presentation to Council in the near future on the economic developments in the City. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting April 19, 1993 Page 4 Reports (con't' Staff MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:22 p.m. 9:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:32 p.m. City Administrator John McFarland reported that the City will be receiving a $55,000 reimbursement from FEMA for the City's efforts in storm cleanup caused by the windstorm on January 20th. It was the consensus of the Council that the joint Council /South Central School District meeting be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19th, immediately following the Regular Meeting. Following discussion, Council President Lawrence set a Council retreat for May 8, 1993, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. The location will be determined at a later date. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO EXTEND THE EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. a/14 4U. e/.,,t) Johnni. Rants, Mayor Ja. Cantu, City Clerk MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND PURCHASES FOLLOWING A 10 MINUTE BREAK. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 9:32 P.M. MOTION CARRIED.