HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-09 Special MinutesOctober 9, 1995
8:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
BID AWARDS
Award contract D.A. Zuluaga
for CBD Sidewalk Tree
Improvement Project
Phase -I
NEW BUSINESS
Briefing on Crime Free
Multi- Housing Program
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Mayor Rants called the Special Meeting to order.
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; ALLAN EKBERG, Council
President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; STEVE MULLET; PAM
CARTER; JIM HAGGERTON.
JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City
Attorney; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; ROSS EARNST,
Public Works Director; TOM KEEFE, Fire Chief; RANDY BERG,
Public Works Project Manager; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works
Coordinator.
None.
Councilmember Mullet briefed the Council that this issue had been
before the Transportation Committee and they recommend
approval. He said this is Phase I of the CBD Sidewalk and Tree
Improvement Project to construct sidewalks and plant trees along
Baker; and portions of Andover Park East, north of Baker. The
plans have been advertised and five bids were received. Bids were
opened October 4.
MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY CARTER, TO
AWARD THE CONTRACT TO D.A. ZULUAGA
CONSTRUCTION CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,082.95 FOR
PHASE I OF THE CBD SIDEWALK AND TREE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
Tom Kilburg, Crime Prevention/DARE; and Karen Wright, Human
Services, explained that the Crime Free Multi Family Housing
Program is to assist landlords in developing effective partnerships
in a neighborhood environment, and fostering a safe, healthy,
family oriented place to live. The program uses a three -level
approach to eliminate crime in apartment communities, to reduce
calls for police service, and to foster a clean, healthier, more stable
living environment. This is accomplished through a
comprehensive training program for property owners /managers,
strict security requirements for participating properties, and crime
Special Meeting Minutes
October 9, 1995
Page 2
Briefing on Crime Free
Multi- Housing Program
(Cont' d)
REPORTS
Remarks from citizen
ADJOURNMENT
9:15 p.m.
prevention training for residents. Owner /managers who complete
the first level of training receive a certificate proclaiming their
achievement. Displaying it in the property office of the apartment
complex assist in attracting the honest applicants and deterring the
dishonest ones. In conclusion, Kilburg stated that safe,
comfortable multi family neighborhoods benefit the entire
community.
Mayor Rants reported he had attended the Valley -Com meeting of
the Administrative Board (the four mayors of Valley -Com) last
week to discuss a merger /partnership of King County with Valley
Com. King County Dispatch Center is in disarray and it is not
earthquake proof. He said they need to build a new one. In an
effort to accomplish this, they want to partnership with Tukwila to
defray the costs that are involved.
After a brief discussion, the Council voted unanimously against
forming a partnership with King County to help build a new
Dispatch Center.
Robertson reported that The South King County Area
Transportation Board (SKATBd) meets next Tuesday but he will
be out of town. He requested that someone attend in his place to
take a position on the new RTA proposals.
Mayor Rants encouraged Council participation. However, he said
if there were no takers, he would go in their stead.
Joe Egan, 14438 Military Road South, commented that he is
currently investigating pricing for a video system for his own
operation. He will pass that information on to the City for
reviewing. He said this device could aid in apprehending those
who vandalize City property.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO
JOU THE SPEC MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
W. Rants, Mayor
Celia Squ e, Deputy City Clerk