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Home My WebLink About1993-05-17 Regular MinutesMay 17, 1993 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Steve Lawrence called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; STEVE LAWRENCE, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CHARLES SIMPSON; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET. OFFICIALS LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; KEITH HAINES, Asst. Chief of Police; SGT. DOUG PARTLOW, Tukwila P.D.; SGT. CRAIG WESTBY, Tukwila P.D.; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. Mayor Excused MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO EXCUSE MAYOR RANTS FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Simpson Excused PROCLAMATIONS Mayor ProTem Lawrence read a Proclamation honoring Sgt. Doug Part low for his 20 years of service to the Tukwila Police Department. CITIZENS COMMENTS None BID AWARDS One Ton Van for Water Dept. OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1666 Establishing Fireworks Restrictions TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER SIMPSON FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 4/26/93 (Sp.Mtg.) 4/19/93 b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos.64393 through 64886 in the amount of $545,381.73 c. Accept as complete Tukwila Trail No. 1 stair replacement contract with T.F. Sahli Construction; authorize release of retainage. d. Accept as complete Andover Park E./Minkler Blvd. intersection improvements with UDL Constr; authorize release of retainage. e. Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Puget Power in the amount of $65,087 for S. 160th st. undergrounding project. f. Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Sargent Engineers in the amount of $85,033.76 for the 51st Ave. S. bridge PS &E services. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO TRUCK CENTER CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,461 PLUS WSST FOR PURCHASE OF A ONE TON VAN FOR THE WATER DEPT. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAI 1 t1E PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Linda Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITES OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR 1993. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1666 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting May 17, 1993 Page 2 Old Business (con't) Ord. #1666 Establishing Fireworks Restrictions Pac. Hwy S /S. 130th /S. 132nd Project Res. #1256 Rejecting All Bids for the S. 180th Street Widening Project Ord. #1667 Amending TMC Adding New Subsection, Approval of Council Minutes. to the Council Agenda Format passed_) REPORTS Mayor Council discussed whether a Tukwila representative would attend King County's public hearing on their proposal to ban all fireworks in unincorporated King County. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to send a copy of Tukwila's ordinance and a cover letter to King County to show the City's position rather than to send a representative to the hearing. John McFarland commented that if Council intends to enact a complete ban on fireworks in the City beginning in 1994, action would have to be taken by the end of June this year. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO WITHDRAW ITEM 9A FROM THE AGENDA AND SEND IT BACK TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMI'FI EE.* Councilmember Robertson reported that Public Works has sent out a letter announcing another public meeting on May 25th. Council agreed not to reschedule the issue until they see the outcome of the public meeting and /or another Transportation meeting. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Linda Cohen read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH 180TH STREET BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT AS PROVIDED IN RCW 35.23.352. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.1256 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE 1421 AND SECTION 2.04.150 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION 7, APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.1667 AS READ.* Councilmember Mullet reported that Finance and Safety had discussed this amendment as a means to deal with council minutes. However, after reviewing the entire council format, they decided there were other procedures they might like to consider changing at the same time. Council agreed that further discussion on this issue be forwarded to the May 24th C.O.W. *MOTION WITHDRAWN. Councilmember Ekberg withdrew his second; Councilmember Duffle withdrew his motion to adopt the ordinance as read. City Administrator John McFarland reported that McMicken Heights Elementary PTA had requested a donation from the Vision Tukwila Neighborhood fund for their Community Playground Renovation Project. The Highline School District has agreed to provide matching funds to the PTA's contribution. Donations have also been sought from City of SeaTac. Approximately 40 Tukwila families have children who attend McMicken Heights. Council agreed that a //5` Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting May 17, 1993 Page 3 Reports (con't) City Council J15 `J donation to this project would be worthwhile. According to John McFarland the project meets the eligibility criteria required by the Vision Tukwila Neighborhood Fund which includes that there be 1) community partnership of business and residents that involves adults and children as much as possible, and 2) as much self help as possible. McFarland noted that the project chair person had indicated a donation of $500 would be appropriate; however, the City can consider additional funding if it becomes necessary. Councilmember Ekberg suggested the City may want to look at developing a ratio of contribution to ensure equity among groups requesting donations. Estimating that 10 percent of the approximate 500 students at McMicken Elementary live in Tukwila, Council President Lawrence stated he felt that a donation between $500 $1,000 would be appropriate. The issue was forwarded to the Finance and Safety Committee for further consideration. Councilmember Duffle presented the Tukwila Elementary T -Shirts he had designed for kids who run two laps per week, 16 times around the track Parents and dignitaries have been invited to participate in the program also. Councilmember Hernandez reported that Small Business Awards were presented at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Eagle Hardware and Billy McHale's were honored as businesses in Tukwila who have done very well. Council President Lawrence reported he attended the ACC (legal defense fund) meeting on Tuesday. The main topic was whether or not the group should push to have some participation in the PSRC group that will monitor the state's activities in trying to site a new airport. It was agreed at the meeting that the ACC would push PSRC to include a representative from one of the four ACC cities (Tukwila, Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park). The port is trying very hard to get in on it too. The ACC is requesting the Port not be allowed to participate since the location of site would possibly be outside of the Port's jurisdiction.. Lawrence announced that Mary McComber, PSRC Director, would attend the next meeting. He asked that any concerns be forwarded to him prior to the meeting Lawrence reported he withdrew as Tukwila's representative to the RCAA last week. The cities are withdrawing from the decision making process but keeping membership. Lawrence noted that although no request has been made for direct funding, the possibility of a request for a grant to help with a particular project may come up in the near future. Lawrence reported he also attended a public hearing on the FAA Part 150 which modifies noise rules for SeaTac Airport. Councilmember Robertson reported that Suburban Cities had elected their officers for the coming year. They are: Judy Woods, President, Councilmember from Kent; Elliott Newman, Vice President, Mayor of Mercer Island; Earl Clymer, Secretary- Treasurer, Mayor of Renton. At the same meeting Fred Jarrett gave a presentation on what they're doing on the Rapid Transit Program. They are postponing any vote until 1994; however, they're working very heavy on the state and county level trying to get the funding set up prior to any vote. Robertson told Council he had received a letter from a church in Tukwila with a signage problem. City Administrator McFarland explained that the problem involves the sandwich board sign element of the sign code. There is no language in the TMC that would accommodate a variance. The sign was originally used once a week for same day church service announcements but grew to include a listing of ongoing church events. The City has received many complaints from the business community about a double standard on enforcing the sign code. Staff from DCD are working with the church pastor to try and work out some type of compromise that will Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting May 17, 1993 Page 4 Reports (con'tl City Council City Attorney accommodate announcement of their services and the hours they can put the sign up. Councilmember Robertson reported he would attend the monthly SKATBD meeting on May 18 at which the board will consider adoption of an interim transportation plan for the whole South King County area. Councilmember Robertson asked for an update on a proposed joint meeting between the Cities of SeaTac and Tukwila. John McFarland reported that the proposed meeting was a result of a meeting between the city managers and administrators of several southend cities. SeaTac's city manager is preparing an issue paper on the subjects that SeaTac feel are necessary to be discussed. This information will be shared with Council. McFarland indicated there are several areas of shared interest, i.e., boundary line adjustments, the division of Water District #25, and adult entertainment. Councilmember Ekberg reported he also had attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. He thanked City staff for installing the crosswalk in Allentown off the foot bridge off 42nd Ave. Ekberg stated he attended a four hour Tukwila Tomorrow Committee meeting at which the shoreline portion of the comp plan was completed. Council agreed to schedule a hiking expedition on August 28th. Linda Cohen informed Council that an Executive Session would be scheduled for June 7th to discuss legal issues. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT 7:42 p.m. THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. Suave J w'ence mayor Pro Tem Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk