HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-12-03 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 2001 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., Mayor Mullet led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez and
Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Pam Carter; Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton; and Richard Simpson.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER HAGGERTON, as he
attends a pre- conference meeting of the National League of Cities, in Atlanta, Georgia. The motion carried 6 -0.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker Deputy
City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director;
Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Bob Giberson, Senior Engineer; and Lynn Miranda, Department of
Community Development.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Oath of Office Peter M. Lukevich Municipal Court Judge
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO RE- CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDICIAL OFFICER PETER LUKEVICH. The motion carried 6 -0.
Administering the Oath of Office to Peter M. Lukevich, Mayor Mullet noted his pleasure in re- appointing the Municipal
Court Judge, for another four -year term. With the assistance of Judge Lukevich, many positive enhancements have been
made to the City's Municipal Court. Additionally, the judge has been an active participant in City- sponsored events such
as the United Way pledge drive and the Employees Appreciation Banquet Committee. Councilmembers thanked the
Judge and noted other areas where he is active, such as with Tort Reform, at the State level.
CITY COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Deanne Miller. Champion Associates, Everett, spoke on behalf of Dr. Steven Nguyen, Tukwila. Of concern is Dr.
Nguyen's recent relocation to Tukwila into a building without a working fire alarm. Dr. Nguyen is on a 24 -hour building
watch; and must report in to the Tukwila Fire Department every two hours. Also present was Able Ramos, ADT Services.
Mr. Ramos has a plan for a temporary fire services system; yet, it must be approved by the City. John McFarland was
unaware of the situation and spoke with those present in private to allow the meeting to continue.
Anna Bernhart. resident. Tukwila. noted the existence of ambiguities in the map depicting the routes for light rail transit,
recently approved by Sound Transit. Mayor Mullet explained the approved route to Ms. Bernhart and informed her the
map supplied to the newspapers was incorrect in the past; yet should be accurate now.
CONSENT AGENDA:
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion
carried 6 -0.
BID AWARD:
a. Approval of Minutes 11-19-01 (Regular Meeting)
b. Approval of Vouchers #232521 232799, in the amount of $958,403.66
Award a contract to Wilder Construction Company, in the amount of $14,915,266.27, including Washington
State Sales Tax, for construction of the South 180th Grade Separation Project
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, spoke in favor of Council awarding the contract and noted it has been nine and one
half years in the planning. The City will provide its own construction management for the project. For two years, Mr.
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Bob Giberson, Senior Engineer, will serve as Project Manager. It was noted South 180th Street will not be closed until
(perhaps) February, 2002.
CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WILDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,915,266.27, INCLUDING WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SOUTH 180TH GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT. The motion carried 6 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE SIGN CODE AMORTIZATION PROGRAM DEADLINE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1857 AND CHAPTER 19.30 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE "SIGN CODE EXTENDING THE AMORTIZATION PROGRAM DEADLINE BY ONE
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, BY TITLE ONLY. The motion
carried 6 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the title of the proposed ordinance.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion
carried 6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1982 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 13, 2001
b. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING REGULAR LEVY IN 2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
INCREASING THE CITY OF TUKWILA REGULAR LEVY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR,
COMMENDING JANUARY 1, 2002, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN
COMPPLIANCE WITH RCW 84.55.120; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, BY TITLE ONLY. The motion
carried 6 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the title of the proposed ordinance.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried
6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1983 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2002
c. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING PROPERTY LEVY IN 2002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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, 2002, 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; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, BY TITLE ONLY. The motion
carried 6 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the title of the proposed ordinance.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried
6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #1984 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2002
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d. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
TUKWILA, RENTON AND DES MOINES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION /HOUSING OF
PRISONERS
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; AUTHORIZING MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TUKWILA, RENTON AND DES MOINES REGARDING
TRANSPORTATION /HOUSING OF PRISONERS. The motion carried 6
e. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE PROPOSED 2002 BUDGET (DISCUSSION)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2002; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, noted the proposed budget is slated for approval at the December 10 Special Meeting.
Discussions encompassed the items of monies being attributed to the Historical Society and to lighted soccer fields in
2002. Consensus existed to contribute $1,000.00 to the Historical Society for archivist preservation work.
NEW BUSINESS:
f. A resolution approving the Financial Planning Model (Discussion)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING THE 2002 -2007 FINANCIAL PLANNING MODEL AND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE
FUNDS
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, informed Council the Financial Planning Model resolution is slated for adoption at the
December 10 Special meeting. CIP amendments and budget carry-overs are reflected in a new attachment "A" presented
to Council this evening. Finally, Council reviewed CIP pp. 132 -136 and p. 173.
g.
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AIRPORT COMMUNITIES COALITION 2001
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (formerly agenda item e taken out of order)
CARTER MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; AUTHORIZING MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN THE AIRPORT
COMMUNITIES COALITION 2001 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT. The motion carried 6
AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH FREEDMAN TUNG BOTTOMLEY, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $58,000.00 FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER SUBAREA PLANNING PROJECT, PHASE I
Lynn Miranda, Associate Planner, DCD, noted this contract puts into place a plan for dealing with outside issues such as
the 1 -405 widening projects. She also noted a strong transportation element with this agreement.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; AUTHORIZING MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH
FREEDMAN TUNG BOTTOMLEY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,600.00 FOR THE TUKWILA URBAN CENTER
SUBAREA PLANNING PROJECT, PHASE I. The motion carried 6
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet announced Tukwila's receipt of a $1.5 million grant (from Washington D.C.) last week; and noted property
tax money revenues were better than anticipated.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie reported (recent) telephone calls where trash outside a local home is becoming an eyesore and a
nuisance. Mr. McFarland made note of the report and will follow up with City staff.
Councilmember Carter attended a Rail- Volution Conference the last week of November, in San Francisco. Additionally,
she will attend an ACC meeting in Mr. Haggerton's absence on December 6.
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Council President Hernandez attended the November 28 Foster Community Club's Police and Fire recognition dessert
potluck. She also announced the January, 2002, retreat will be held at the Inn at Gig Harbor. Reservations are being
made. More information will follow, in addition to the brochure she distributed to each Councilmember.
Councilmember Linder is flying to the National League of Cities Conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, tomorrow. She, too,
attended the Foster Community Club dessert potluck held on November 28.
Councilmember Fenton reported a December 4 Day of Reconciliation and prayer, in Washington D.C.
Councilmember Simpson attended the Foster Community Club dessert potluck on November 28 and will be gone from
December 4 11, 2001.
c. City Administrator
John McFarland, City Administrator, reported Department Directors and Division Managers would hold the annual
Employee Appreciation Breakfast, on December 6, and invited Council. Additionally, Mr. McFarland reported on the
success of the annual United Way campaign. The goal of a 15% increase in participation was reached. In addition,
finally, over $1,300.00 was raised (alone) in the basket silent auction.
d. Legislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, reported Karen Kaiser will take the place of Julia Patterson, in the Senate.
e. City Attorney
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, noted City Attorney Bob Noe was absent due to serving Jury duty this week.
Additionally, he reported on the on -going hearing examiners trial in the A to B Auto issue.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Linder suggested now to be a good time to put together a list of items for the Council retreat agenda.
Council concurred.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADIOURNMENT:
8:24 p.m. Fenton moved; Duffie seconded; to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 6
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Date minutes approved: December 17, 2001