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Home My WebLink About1995-12-04 Regular MinutesROLL CALL December 4, 1995 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Agenda amended CITIZEN COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA Res. #1333 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; STEVE MULLET; PAM CARTER; JIM HAGGERTON. JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; RANDY BERG, Project Manager; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; TOM KEEFE, Fire Chief; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; ANN SIEGENTHALER, Associate Planner; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; JANE CANTU, City Clerk. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO MOVE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO FOLLOW NEW BUSINESS. MOTION CARRIED. Jim Curfman, resident, asked for help in finding resources available for flood victims. John McFarland will contact Mr. Curfman outside of the meeting and provide the requested information. a. Approval of Vouchers: Nos.82092 through 82392 in the amount of $1,107,018.80 b. Authorize Mayor to sign the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Interlocal Agreement with King County. c. A resolution granting a wage adjustment to non represented personnel. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1755 Storm/ Surface Water Mgt. Agenda amended MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Linda Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO SURFACE AND STORM WATER MANAGEMENT; AMENDING ORDINANCE 1523 AND CREATING TMC SECTION 14.28.080 TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CHAPTER VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1755 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY CARTER, TO AUTHORIZE THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CHARGES TO RESIDENTS ALONG 42ND AVE. S. FOR UNDERGROUND WIRE IN THE RIGHT -OF -WAY NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.* Councilmember Robertson explained that the City's decision to reimburse these charges came about because they felt the current undergrounding policies were unclear regarding what the City would or would not pay for. (Council will address revisions to the policies under the CIP discussion.) Most Councilmembers favored the motion and agreed the policies should be revised. Councilmember Duffie opposed the motion stating that he disagreed with treating some residents differently than others. *MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO MOVE ITEMS 5c (Final review of 1996 Proposed Budget) and 5d (Review of Proposed CIP) TO FOLLOW SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Res. #1334 Declaring an Emergency Due to High Water Ord.#1756 Levying 1996 Property Taxes MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED Attorney Cohen read A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY DUE TO HIGH WATER CONDITIONS IN THE GREEN RIVER. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1334 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED Attorney Cohen read AN ORDINANCE 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, 1996, 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. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE NO.1756 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Alan Doerschel explained that property values throughout King County have fallen since Boeing vacated several commercial buildings over two years ago. Property owners individually protested their assessments and many won their cases, thus resulting in lower tax revenue for the City. Reduction in assessed valuations in Tukwila for 1996 have reached $86 million. Tukwila is currently at the maximum levy amount of $3.10. The proposed ordinance addresses the levy amount only. It does not address property tax assessments or any other assessment. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 4 New Business (con't) Ord. #1757 Comp Plan Citizen Comment MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A 1995 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AND MAP FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA; AMENDING CHAPTER 21.04 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 487, 831,844, 1039, 1230, 1246, 1359, 1429, 1430, 1444, 1466, 1470, 1479, 1484, 1486, 1516 SECT. 1 AND 2, 1539, AND 1624; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1757 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council agreed that developing the new Comprehensive Plan had been a lengthy but rewarding experience. The City was unique in its attention to detail and its efforts to bring many different people into the process. Council recognized the contributions of everyone involved. Peter Thompson, resident, noted that he remains unsatisfied with the final outcome of the Comprehensive Plan revisions as it forces him, as well as 50 percent of the residences in his neighborhood (near the Park and Ride), to be out of compliance with City codes. Thompson indicated he had contacted legal counsel. Councilmember Robertson emphasized that while recommendations were made by Tukwila Tomorrow and the Planning Commission, the City Council is the only body that has the authority and responsibility to make final decisions on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Mayor Rants reminded the audience of a process for amendments to the Comp Plan on a yearly basis with major implementation on a three year basis. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE THE 13 PAGE Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 5 New Business (con't) ERRATA SHEET DATED DECEMBER 4, 1995. MOTION Ord. #1757 Comp Plan CARRIED. Ord. #1758 Adopting a New Zoning Code *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED 7 -0. THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IS ADOPTED. Mayor Rants complimented Council on their unselfish dedication to the Comprehensive Plan project. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY ZONING REGULATIONS AS CODIFIED AT TITLE 18 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE; ADOPTING A NEW ZONING MAP; DETERMINING APPLICABILITY OF AMENDED ZONING CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 253, 298, 348, 349, 378, 524, 533, 576, 608, 635, 878, 889, 898, 967, 1040, 1111, 1247, 1289, 1386, 1433, 1437, 1447, 1452, 1465, 1467, 1481, 1488, 1489 SECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3, 1497, 1500, 1516 SECTION 4, 1544, 1550, 1566, 1576 SECTION 5, 1581, 1582, 1599 SECTIONS 2, 3, 4 AND 5, 1608 SECTIONS 1, 3, 4, 5 AND 7, 1614, 1625, 1636, 1640, 1647, 1655, 1659, 1665, 1671 SECTION 16, 1675, 1697, 1701, 1704, 1711, 1712, 1715, 1717, 1718, 1727, 1728, 1731, 1734 AND 1746; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1758 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE ZONING CODE BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE ERRATA SHEET (5 PAGES) DATED DECEMBER 4, 1995. MOTION CARRIED Councilmembers and staff were praised for their excellent work on the new Zoning Code. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 6 New Business (con't) Ord. #1759 Repealing Hwy. 99 Moratorium SPECIAL PRESENTATION Oath of Office Recess 8 p.m. Meeting resumed 8:12 p.m. Old Business (con't) Review of 1996 Budget and CIP *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. THE NEW ZONING CODE IS ADOPTED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUl rIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Linda Cohen read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1679, 1689, 1706, 1721 AND 1737 REGARDING THE HIGHWAY 99 HOTEL/MOTEL MORATORIUM, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1759 AS READ.* MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: DELETE THE WORDS HOTEL/MOTEL IN THE TITLE AND THE FIRST WHEREAS CLAUSE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE WORDS CERTAIN USES MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED 7 -0. Mayor Rants administered the Oath of Office to Pam Linder and Jim Haggerton. Both Councilmembers will serve a two -year (short) term which will expire 12/31/97. A 10 minute recess was called. Mayor Rants called the meeting back to order with Councilmembers Duffie, Hernandez, Ekberg, Robertson, Mullet, Haggerton, and Linder in attendance. Council completed their review of the Proposed 1996 Budget. Mayor Rants reviewed his recommendations for reduction of $900,000 from the general fund and capital plan in order to balance the budget for 1996. Rants addressed the difficulties involved in attempting to balance the Six Year CIP in light of the continued decline in property tax revenue. He recommended a fiscal analysis Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 7 Old Business (con't) Review of CIP REPORTS Council Staff MISCELLANEOUS be done after the first of the year in order to obtain a more accurate picture of the City's financial structure before attempting to balance the remaining portions of the CIP. Council discussed the budget for the new community center. Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, and Project Manager Randy Berg reviewed suggested modifications to the original design needed in order to stay within budget. City Administrator John McFarland announced that all bids on construction of the new fire station #53 had been rejected as they were all over budget. The City will go out for bids again in the Spring. Councilmember Duffie requested a report on the number of families who use the Way Back Inn and their length of stay. Councilmember Hernandez reported she attended and enjoyed a performance of the Rainier Symphony at Foster High School recently. Of concern, however, was the $10 ticket price to attend the performance. Hernandez suggested a discount be given to Tukwila residents and /or family groups. Councilmember Ekberg requested discussion on committee assignments and regional committee assignments be held at the December 18th Council meeting. City Administrator John McFarland reported the Mayor's office intends to send a letter supporting King County's motion requesting the King County Executive prepare a requirement that would limit air traffic out of Boeing Field. In addition, the motion also calls for a moratorium on extended leases until the strategic planning group completes their work and the Noise Study is concluded. Mayor Rants announced the legislature has scheduled public hearings throughout the state in January regarding the new Washington Administrative Code pertaining to public /private partnerships. Rants said he would provide complete information to the Council Analyst. Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 4, 1995 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT 10:27 p.m. THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. 6,) P LAJ JohA W. Rants, Mayor ,Jane t. Cantu, City Clerk