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Home My WebLink About2015-10-05 Regular Minutes1 w�4 s Tukwila City Council _:_ o City Hall Council Chambers a MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting October 5, 2015 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /ROLL CALL Mayor Haggerton called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Dennis Robertson, Kate Kruller, Allan Ekberg, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; David Cline, City Administrator; Rachel Turpin, City Attorney; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director; Vicky Carlsen, Deputy Finance Director; Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager; Stacy Hansen, Human Services Coordinator; Kathy Stetson, Code Enforcement Officer; Jerry Hight, Building Official; Bruce Linton, Deputy Police Chief; Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager; Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst; Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk. PROCLAMATIONS The order of the first 2 proclamations was reversed from what appeared on the published agenda to allow time for the Emergency Manager to arrive at the meeting. a. A proclamation declaring October 2015 as "Community Planning Month." Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring October 2015 as "Community Planning Month" and encouraging everyone to recognize the participation and dedication of the members of Planning Commissions and other citizen planners who have contributed their time and expertise in the City of Tukwila. Mayor Haggerton presented the proclamation to Jack Pace, Community Development Director. b. A proclamation declaring October 15, 2015, as the "Great Washington ShakeOut." Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring October 15, 2015 as the "Great Washington ShakeOut" and encouraging all residents, schools, businesses and community stakeholders to participate in the ShakeOut "Drop, Cover and Hold on" earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. that day. Mayor Haggerton presented the proclamation to Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager. c. A proclamation declaring October 2015 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." Mayor Haggerton read a proclamation declaring October 2015 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," encouraging everyone in the community to take an active role in supporting all victims, so they can lead healthy lives, safe from violent and abusive behavior. Mayor Haggerton presented the proclamation to Liz Mills, Advocate and Policy Director, from the YWCA Seattle. Ms. Mills thanked the City for its commitment to ending violence and making the community safer. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 2 of 5 CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 9/21/15 (RegularMtg.) b. Approval of Vouchers #370405 - 370511; #150800, 150904 - 150907 in the amount of $2,056,772.98 c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Perteet Engineering for the Residential Street Prioritization Study and Walk and Roll Plan update in the amount of $185,957.00. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Transportation Committee on 9/21/15.) d. A resolution ordering the cancellation of past due accounts receivable and returned check write -offs. (Reviewed and forwarded to Consent by the Finance and Safety Committee on 9/22/15.) RESOLUTION NUMBER 1865 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance adopting the 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; amending the International Property Maintenance Code with specific provisions of the National Healthy Housing Standard; repealing Ordinance No. 2406; reenacting Section 8.28.020 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY QUINN THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2015 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AMENDING THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE WITH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL HEALTHY HOUSING STANDARD; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2406; REENACTING SECTION 8.28.020 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY SEAL, SECONDED BY HOUGARDY THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Jerry Hight, Building Official, introduced clarifying language to Page 14 of the ordinance as follows: Revise section 702.4 of the proposed 2015 International Property Maintenance Code to reflect the following exception: Exception: Structures in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use continue without change, if such use was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued use is not dangerous to life as deemed by the code official. The Washington Multi - Family Housing Association has expressed concerns that existing permitted and inspection structures would have to replace existing windows if the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code is adopted. The intent of adding this section was not to retrofit all legally existing rental structures with emergency escape openings described in Section 702.4. The intent was to provide emergency escape openings in structures that have undergone conversions or remodels, without the benefit of permits or inspections. Some such conversions may have been completed many years ago where the original owner has been four times removed. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 3 of 5 Emergency escape openings have been addressed in the code in one form or another for many years. The current 2012 code cycle verbiage for emergency escape openings has been in the code as far back as the 1976 Uniform Building Code; this requirement is not new. Based on a question by Councilmember Seal, Mr. Hight explained this language does exist in another section of the code, and including it in this section of the code improves clarity. Councilmember Duffie emphasized the significance of having the grass height in the ordinance reduced from 12 inches to 6 inches. (Reference #10 on page 7 of the ordinance.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SEAL TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE GRASS HEIGHT FROM 12 TO 6 INCHES. ** Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers on this issue with the following comments: Concern that #10 on Page 7 of the ordinance references the height of weed and plant growth, which involves more than just grass; Appreciation for the spirit in which the amendment was offered; Concern that reducing the standard will create greater workload; Suggestion that the City try the 12 -inch standard, and if it does not work, the ordinance can be amended; Emphasis on only adopting ordinances that will be enforced. ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE YES ROBERTSON NO KRULLER NO EKBERG NO SEAL YES HOUGARDY NO QUINN NO * *MOTION FAILED 2 -5, WITH ROBERTSON, KRULLER, EKBERG, HOUGARDY, QUINN VOTING NO. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY KRULLER TO REVISE SECTION 702.4 OF THE PROPOSED 2015 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE TO REFLECT THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION: EXCEPTION: STRUCTURES IN EXISTENCE AT THE TIME OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS CODE MAY HAVE THEIR EXISTING USE CONTINUE WITHOUT CHANGE, IF SUCH USE WAS LEGAL AT THE TIME OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS CODE, PROVIDED SUCH CONTINUED USE IS NOT DANGEROUS TO LIFE AS DEEMED BY THE CODE OFFICIAL. (As requested by the Building Official on paqe 2) MOTION CARRIED 6 -1, TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -1, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2481, AS AMENDED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. b. An ordinance amending the City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan and completing the review and update in compliance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act, per RCW 36.70A.130. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Christy O'Flaherty, City Clerk, read the proposed ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF TUKWILA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMPLETING THE REVIEW AND UPDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT, PER RCW 36.70A.130; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 4 of 5 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Nora Gierloff, Deputy Community Development Director, referenced Attachment A in the packet, which is a matrix of changes that were discussed and agreed to at the September 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting. The ordinance is also in the packet that will complete the Comprehensive Plan update. There are also exhibits that contain formatted versions of each of the sections, to include photos and sidebars. Special thanks to the Communications Division for their assistance compiling the end product. Kathleen Wilson, 4803 South 162nd Street, thanked the Councilmembers for not just hearing the citizens, but also heeding their concerns. Brennon Wilson, 4803 South 162nd Street, expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for considering the comments of all the parties involved and coming up with a good compromise. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2482. REPORTS a. Mayor The Mayor had no report. b. City Council Council President Kruller attended a recent public innovators training session for 2.5 days, which focused on turning outward to the public to become better connected with neighborhoods. Councilmember Seal received an email from resident Katrina Dohn regarding the intersection of South 146th Street and 42nd Avenue South. A child was almost lost this past weekend due to the way the street coincides with parked cars. While this has been reviewed in the past, she would like to see this brought before the Transportation Committee for review and consideration. Council consensus existed to forward this item to the Transportation Committee. Ms. Seal asked that Ms. Dohn be contacted when the item comes up for discussion at the Transportation Committee. Additionally Ms. Seal said she will be attending the Tukwila School Board meeting regarding options for the Traveler's Choice Motel, and she will also update members of the Arts Commission on the same topic. Councilmember Ekberg suggested the Transportation Committee also look at the intersection of South 140th Street and 42nd Avenue South as that is a dangerous area, and multiple accidents have occurred at that location. c. Staff David Cline, City Administrator, referenced the City Administrator (CA) Report and offered to answer any questions. d. City Attorney There was no report. e. Intergovernmental There was no report. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 5, 2015 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT 7:43 p.m. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY KRULLER THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. t/47 i Jim,Wagf erton, Ciiv+0 Christy O'Flait y C Clerk CIC-5) APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/19/15 AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE: 10/20/15