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Home My WebLink About1995-03-20 Regular MinutesMarch 20, 1995 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATION CITIZEN COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA *Minutes withdrawn Moved to New Business. *Withdrawn Moved to Old Business TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; JOYCE CRAFT, Council President; STEVE MULLET; DENNIS ROBERTSON; ALLAN EKBERG (arrived at 7:40 p.m.); PAM CARTER.. JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; RHONDA BERRY, Asst. City Administrator; EVELYN BOYKAN, Human Services Coordinator; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director. Introduction of new City employees: Sean Claggett, Youth Recreation Programmer; Joanna Spencer, Developmental Engineer. None a. b. c. d. e. f. Approval of Minutes: 2/27/95 (Sp. Mtg.) Approval of Vouchers: Nos.77312 through 77622 in the amount of $794,474.69. Authorize mayor to sign revised Right -of -Entry agreement for Tukwila Pond Property. Authorize Mayor to sign agreement with RCAA (Regional Commission on Airport Affairs) in the amount of $28,000 for services rendered in 1995 Accept as complete Foster Park Addition /Crestview Park drainage improvements with Dennis R. Craig in the amount of $22,417.18; authorize release of retainage. Accept as complete Duwamish Riverbank Slough Repairs/E. Marginal at Associated Grocers with Wayne McCann Trucking in the amount of $85,786.96; authorize release of retainage. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 2 Consent Agenda (con't) OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1730 Modifying Terms for Appts. to Planning Commission Council requested items 5a and 5c be withdrawn and discussed under New Business. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY CRAFT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT PROPOSED ORDINANCE (Alternative #1) BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Linda Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1560 AS CODIFIED AT SECTION 2.36.020. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.1730 (Alternative #1) AS READ.* MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE (Alternate #1) BY REPLACING SECTION 2.36.020 WITH THE HANDOUT WHICH WILL BECOME ALTERNATIVE #3. Councilmember Robertson explained that all the amendments (alternatives) deal with the same paragraph. The proposed amended version (Alternate #3) was developed in order to address those Planning Commissioners whose term is expiring, who do not want to serve another full term, but want to complete a special project. This version would allow a maximum six month appointment extension, as nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Council, and would apply to those with resident status as well as those who become non residents during their term. For commissioners who become non residents during their term and are not involved in a special project, there would be a 90 day period upon which to make a transition. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY CRAFT, TO REMOVE THE WORD "THEREAFTER" FROM THE AMENDED PARAGRAPH. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 3 Old Business (con't) Ord. #1730 Modifying Terms of Appt. to Planning Commission Approve Programs /Strategies for 1996 CDBG Funding Right of Entry Tukwila Pond Corporation (from Consent Agenda) *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED. ORDINANCE NO. 1730 IS ADOPTED WITH SECTION 2.36.020 AMENDED. Human Services Coordinator Evelyn Boykan provided information to Council regarding the 1994 funds expended for various programs as well as the program allocations for 1995. Councilmember Hernandez recommended Council set aside the maximum amount for public service, the maximum amount for planning and administration, and the maximum amount for the capital projects. She suggested the balance (if any) be allocated to the Housing Repair Fund. Council discussed the possibility of including projects such as the following: upgrading water pressure valves in the Allentown/Duwamish area, sidewalks, and a spring cleanup (1996). Boykan reminded Council that a public hearing would be needed in the fall to give the community the opportunity to give input on specific projects beyond housing repair. By consensus Council agreed to accept the Local Strategies and estimated pass- through funds; allocate a portion of the funds for public (human) service activities; allocate a portion of the funds for planning and administration activities; and contribute a portion of the capital funds to the King County Housing Repair Program so that Tukwila residents may participate. Fifteen percent of the total amount allocated will be used for program delivery costs. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY CRAFT, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE RIGHT -OF -ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE TUKWILA POND CORPORATION. Councilmember Robertson requested a roll call vote and asked that his comments be included in the minutes. Robertson commented as follows: "First point is I'm totally, completely, 100 percent in favor of the Pond Corporation's working with the City to build the park. Second, my only disagreement with the contract is in paragraph 18. That's where the Pond Corporation has the right to cancel the agreement if some major external thing happens. I agree with that. I disagree with the fact that the City has no way to cancel the contract if some major unforeseen event occurs. The City has no way out. That's my only concern. The third point I want to make is that I hope that in no way ever do my concerns I zi Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 4 Old Business (con't) Right -of -Entry Tukwila Pond Corporation Minutes of 2/27/95 (from Consent Agenda) NEW BUSINESS Relocation Assistance for Displaced Tenants come to -If fervently hope that nothing happens to actually make my concern a reality. I really hope the Pond (sic) and expect it to go forward, and I'm totally in support of the park." ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE: YES HERNANDEZ: YES CRAFT: YES ROBERTSON: NO EKBERG: (ABSENT) MULLET: YES CARTER: YES *MOTION CARRIED 5 -1 WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO. Mayor Rants requested a motion in support of the Pond Corporation's ability to raise the funds and build the park for the City. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT THE CITY IS IN TOTAL SUPPORT OF THE POND CORPORATION'S PLANS TO RAISE MONEY AND BUILD THE PARK. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Carter requested her name be added to the Roll Call of the 2/27/95 Committee of the Whole meeting as it was her first meeting as a Councilmember. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF 2/27/95. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hernandez explained the Finance and Safety Committee reviewed alternatives for assisting with the tenants who will be displaced due to the pending acquisition of the property located at S. 115th and 42nd Ave. S. for construction of a fire station, The Committee has recommended the City extend its current contract with the YWCA to include assisting the displaced tenants with finding affordable housing. The City would reimburse the YWCA for those expenses incurred on the tenant's behalf to a maximum of $1,000 per household. Hernandez added that because there is no federal funding involved in this project, the City is /.21 Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 5 New Business (con't) Relocation Assistance for Displaced Tenants Funding of Neighborhood Pride Week under no obligation to provide this service. Nevertheless, she felt it important that the City help in relocating the displaced tenants in this case. Council President Craft suggested the City be more proactive when buying property so that this type of problem doesn't occur in the future. Councilmember Hernandez noted that she had suggested a relocation fund be established during the budget process last year. However, due to budgeting constraints, it was not included in the 1995 budget. Councilmember Robertson said he thought extending the contract with YWCA was a good solution to the problem. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY CRAFT TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO CONTINUE THIS AGREEMENT WITH THE YWCA TO EXTEND THE SERVICES TO FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ORDER TO RELOCATE THE TENANTS ON THE PROPERTY THE CITY PURCHASED TO BUILD A FIRE STATION ON. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Mullet said he'd like to see a City policy on tenant relocation. John McFarland responded that staff is already working the issue and two ordinances have been drafted. However, the ordinances have raised additional questions. As soon as all the contingencies are addressed, a plan will be forthcoming. Councilmember Hernandez explained that the Neighborhood Pride Week would offer residents the following series of clean up events: free dump passes for Tukwila residents; a special recycling event the sale of compost bins at a reduced cost; and a junk car amnesty program. Estimated costs include $15,000 for recycling (paid by grant funds); $18,000 for compost bins (paid by grant funds); $35,000 dump pass coupons (City funds); junk car removal hulk hauler will pick up at no cost to the resident if done by May 31.); $2,500 assistance for disabled/elderly (City funds). Rhonda Berry noted that beginning June 1 the City would begin stringent enforcement of the junk car nuisance ordinance. 12a. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 6 New Business (con't) Funding of Neighborhood Pride Week Extension of Planning Commission Appt. Jack Flesher (6 mos.) Approve Contract for 32nd Ave. S. Street Improvements Design Transfer of E. Marginal Wy Ryan Hill Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Services REPORTS Mayor MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO SET ASIDE $38,000 FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM LIKE THIS NEIGHBORHOOD PRIDE CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITIZENS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JACK FLESHER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.* Councilmember Robertson explained that the reason for the extension is to allow Flesher to complete his work on the Comprehensive Plan and Developmental Regulations which qualifies as a special project. Tukwila Tomorrow member Bill Arthur voiced his appreciation to Council for extending Flesher's term to allow the needed continuity and consistency to the Comp Plan effort. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH GARDNER CONSULTANTS FOR THE 32ND AVE. S. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Councilmember Ekberg explained that the Transportation Committee agreed the design should be done for the entire street, and when the budgeting for the engineering and construction work takes place, they can decide how much of the street should actually be built. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF SEATTLE FOR TRANSFER OF WATER ($200,000.), SEWER ($135,000.), AND STORM WATER ($100,000.) SERVICES FOR EAST MARGINAL AND RYAN HILL MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants gave a brief update on the administrative retreat that took place over the past weekend. r Tukwila Cityi Council Regular Meeting March 20, 1995 Page 7 Reports (con't) Council ADJOURNMENT 8:44 p.m. Councilmember Duffie reported the Community Affairs and Parks Committee has suggested Council meet every Monday evening from 6 -8 p.m. (prior to the scheduled Council meetings) and every Tuesday evening from 6- 9 p.m. in order to complete their review of the Comprehensive Plan on schedule. Minutes of these meetings would be completed and distributed to Council by the Friday the same week. A brief discussion on the content of the minutes followed. Council will continue discussion of this issue at a special work session on Thursday, April 13. Chuck Goll will be present to discuss effective meeting techniques. Councilmember Mullet reported he attended a Duwamish Coalition meeting this evening. The group determined their priorities for funding were the Spokane Street Bridge and 96th Street. They also endorsed the 509 extension EIS study. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY CRAFT, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. W, /4,L W. Rants, Mayor �•z -tic 74ne E. Cantu, City Clerk