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Home My WebLink About2001-12-10 Special MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 10, 2001 7:OOp.m. City Hall Council Chambers SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., Mayor Steven M. Mullet led the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Rick Still, Assistant Parks Recreation Director; Tom Keefe, Fire Chief; Don Tomaso, Fire Lieutenant; Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner; and D. J. Baskin, Lieutenant, Tukwila Police Department. ROLL CALL: Calling the roll of Council was Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. Present were Council President Joan Hernandez; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder, David Fenton and Richard Simpson. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Oath of Office Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder and David Fenton. Administering the Oath of Office to incumbent Councilmembers Duffie, Haggerton, Linder and Fenton, was Mayor Mullet. After being sworn, each Councilmember received Certificates of Election, received from King County Records and Elections. b. World Trade Center New York A Presentation by Tukwila Fire Department Staff Lieutenant Chris Flores Firefighters Jack Stevens and Rich Rees Making a Power Point presentation including many photographs, maps and charts, was Fire Lieutenant Chris Flores, and firefighters Jack Stevens and Rich Rees. These men were Tukwila's representatives to the Puget Sound Urban Search Rescue Task Force who assisted in the search and rescue efforts after the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centers in New York. Deployed by FEMA, the task force took an active role along side the New York Fire Department. Council and staff expressed sincere gratitude, appreciation and utmost pride for those who assisted. c. Cascade View Park Design Update Rick Still, Assistant Parks Recreation Director, provided a conceptual drawing of the proposed park site and update to Council on the status of the design for Cascade View Park. Noteworthy items include the hiring of a landscape architect (Cosmopolitan Engineer Group); determination that the site is ADA approved; art ideas are being discussed; and the potential desire for a name change to "International Park" City staff will return to Council at an unspecified date with proposed construction drawings; art elements; play equipment ideas, etc. Finally, Mr. Still noted the project is currently within budget. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2001 PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Amending Tukwila Municipal Code, Title 18, (Zoning), to Regulate Location and Development of Commercial Parking Lots and Structures, Including Park and Ride Uses. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 18, THE CITY'S ZONING CODE, TO REGULATE THE LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND STRUCTURES INCLUDING PAR AND -RIDE USES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1758, AS CODIFIED AT TMC 18.06.350; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 8:22 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing. Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner, summarized contents of the draft ordinance, including "changing commercial services to commercial activities when referring to the ground floor uses of a structured garage; and eliminating reference to zoning districts when referring to Park Garage Design Guidelines in the BAR section." It was suggested commercial parking be located at least 70 feet back from arterial streets; or behind a building or buildings that substantially screen the parking or in structures with substantial ground floor retail or commercial views. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Leonard McGee, Sound Transit Light Rail, 401 South lackson. Seattle. supports the proposed ordinance and recognizes its value. Mr. McGee sought clarification to the proposed ordinance as it relates to mass transit facilities; and their definition within the Tukwila Municipal Code. David Schooler. President SRO. Bellevue. was not present at the public hearing held by the Planning Commission. His company (SRO) owns a 26 -acre piece of property that may be affected by the potential ordinance. (Lewis Clark Theater and Lanes). Citing the life expectancy of the theater (currently in bankruptcy court) of two more years, Mr. Schooler expects no new lease after that two -year period of time. He said commercial parking makes sense and is not an inexpensive proposition. Under development by SRO, near the location in question, is a $6 million park and fly lot. Mr. Schooler asked Council to consider further testimony on this issue and suggested more information should be gathered before a final decision is made. Anna Bernhard. resident. Tukwila, spoke in favor of Council extending the moratorium on this issue as too much confusion still exists to make an informed decision. 8:50 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. After considerable discussion between City Councilmembers, Moira Bradshaw and Steve Lancaster, it was decided more information was needed. Staff is to develop options concerning structured parking versus surface parking; and potential siting locations for both. Additionally, Council asked for buffering ideas (setbacks or screening) of commercial parking lots. Staff will provide requested information in an updated, draft ordinance, on Monday, December 17, 2001. OLD BUSINESS: a. An Ordinance Adopting the Proposed 2002 Budget 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 City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2001 HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. HAGGERTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #1985 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19. 2001 b. A Resolution Approving the Financial Planning Model 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 ENTRPRISE FUNDS HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. HAGGERTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1481 EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately NEW BUSINESS: a. Authorize Mayor Mullet to Sign a Contract with Ellsworth Builders, Inc., for Tenant Improvements to the building located at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, in the amount of $299,767.00 (including Washington State Sales Tax) Department of Community Development $142,505.00 Human Resources /Human Services $115,812.00 Police 18,838.00 Suburban Cities Association 22,612.00 DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN FOUR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS WITH ELLSWORTH BUILDERS, INC., FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6300 SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,767.00, INCLUDING WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX.* John McFarland, City Administrator, noted Suburban Cities Association will reimburse the City for their tenant improvements. Councilmembers asked City staff to provide copies of future contracts within the Council packet, as these did not appear. *The motion carried 7 -0. b. Demonstration Program Innovative Development Tukwila International Boulevard Urban Renewal Area (Discussion) Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner, DCD, noted additional efforts are being recommended to stimulate the type and intensity of development desired for Tukwila International Boulevard corridor. To that end, City staff suggests modification of the Tukwila Municipal Code to allow "Demonstration" projects that have the ability to deviate from the "norms" and standards of the Zoning Code. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 10, 2001 It was reported the Community Affairs and Parks Committee agreed with most recommendations made by the Planning Commission on this issue; yet believe other inducements should be offered, including design flexibility (on a trial basis) within the proposed area. Additionally, the Planning Commission recommended land use permit fees be waived on projects in the affected area; and that a Type 4 process (Board of Architectural Review, or "BAR is the appropriate decision making body for review of projects in the "Demonstration Program." The Community Affairs and Parks Committee opposed the Type 4 process and suggested, instead, a Type 2 process, wherein DCD Director, Steve Lancaster, would be charged with the responsibility of initial decision making. Considerable discussions, questions and clarifications took place between City and staff. In the end, it was decided City Staff would set a public hearing, do additional work on this item, and return to Council at a later date with a proposed draft ordinance, encompassing suggestions /direction of Council. FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO DISPENSE WITH REPORTS.* Councilmember Carter spoke in favor of being able to provide "short" reports. In the interest of the late hour, fellow Councilmembers spoke in opposition to reports. *The vote to dispense with reports carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor b. Council c. Staff d. City Attorney e. Intergovernmental MISCELLANEOUS: David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, reported a potential "crack" in the Endangered Species Act, currently under scrutiny, in Oregon. Apparently, National Marine Fisheries (NMFS) incorrectly excluded particular species of salmon. Therefore, re- evaluation of the species lists must now occur. Some species, currently marked as "threatened" may be removed from the ESA list. Work is ongoing in this matter and a final decision may be made as early as September, 2002. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. ADIOURNMENT: 10:19 p.m. Having no other business to come before the Council, FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. then M. Mullet, Mayor ff.aA Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: December 17, 2001