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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesTukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting City Hall Council Chambers July 11, 2011 7:00 P.M. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council President Ekberg called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OFFICIALS Present were Allan Ekberg, Council President, Councilmembers Joan Hernandez, Dennis Robertson, Verna Seal, Kathy Hougardy, De'Sean Quinn. Councilmember Duffie was not present. CITY OFFICIALS Jim Haggerton, Mayor; Steve Lancaster, City Administrator; Mike Villa, Police Chief; Bob Giberson, Public Works Director; Shawn Hunstock, Finance Director; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager; Jack Pace, Community Development Director; Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Director; Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. PUBLIC HEARING a. 2011 Comprehensive Plan amendments. Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, explained the City considers amending the Comprehensive Plan /Zoning Map once a year, with a review process involving the City Council and the Planning Commission. For the 2011 amendments, the City has received 2 applications for proposed Comprehensive Plan /Zoning Map amendments. Ms. Fox provided a background on the two applications before the Council. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 28, 2011, relating to the City's update on the Comprehensive Plan Manufacturing Industrial Center (MIC) update. This update also included the proposed map change for the Duwamish Hill Preserve. On March 21, 2011, the City Council conducted a public meeting on the proposed Sabey /Community Bank map change. The City Council forwarded the application to the Planning Commission for review. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on June 23, 2011 relating to the Sabey /Community Bank application, and the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the following requests. 1. City of Tukwila application for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments. Redesignate one lot (Duwamish Hill Preserve) in the vicinity of 3800 South 115"' Street from Manufacturing /Industrial Center Light (MIC /L) to Low Density Residential (LDR) and add Public Recreation Overlay. Ms. Fox utilized a PowerPoint presentation outlining the requested changes on this application: The applicant is the City of Tukwila. The Duwamish Hill Preserve is an 8.6 acre parcel with historical, cultural and ecological importance. Through the actions of partners including the Friends of the Hill, Cascade Land Conservancy and the City of Tukwila, the property was purchased in 2004. The site will Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes July 11, 2011 Page 2 of 5 act as a permanent buffer between the residential neighborhoods to the east and south and commercial and industrial uses to the north and west. The recommended map change will: remove the Duwamish Hill Preserve from the MIC; reclassify the area from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Light (MIC /L) to Low Density Residential (LDR), which is the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation for other Tukwila parks; and add a Public Recreation Overlay in recognition of its park use, which is the case for other Tukwila parks. 2. Sabey Corporation application for Community Bank at Unified Grocer Site. Redesignate one lot from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) to Light Industrial (LI) on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps at 10200 East Marginal Way South. Ms. Fox utilized a PowerPoint presentation outlining the requested changes on this application: The applicant, Sabey Corporation, is requesting a change in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning map on 0.64 acres from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) to Light Industrial (LI). The property, located at 10200 East Marginal Way South, was formerly occupied by Community Bank. Now vacant, the property has been acquired by the Sabey Corporation. The full site is approximately 62 acres and split between the cities of Tukwila and Seattle. 7:15 p.m. Council President Ekberg opened the Public Hearing and called for public comments. Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, asked the following "Appearance of Fairness" questions of each of the 6 Councilmembers relating to application No. 1 Duwamish Hill Preserve): 1. Do you have any interest in the subject property (in the vicinity of 3800 South 115 Street)? 2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter? 3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application? Each of the 6 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions. Council President Ekberg called for public comments on the City of Tukwila proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map changes. There were no public comments. Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk, asked the following "Appearance of Fairness" questions of each of the 6 Councilmembers relating to application No. 2 (Sabey /Community Bank): 1. Do you have any interest in the subject property (10200 East Marginal Way South)? 2. Do you stand to gain or lose by your decision on this matter? 3. Have you had any ex -parte communications regarding this application? Each of the 6 Councilmembers answered "NO" to all of the above questions. Council President Ekberg called for public comments on the proposed Sabey Corporation Comprehensive Map change. Joe Sabey, 12201 Tukwila International Boulevard, is representing the Sabey Corporation. Mr. Sabey provided a history on the zoning changes for the subject property, and he urged the Council to approve the Planning Commission recommendations. 7:19 p.m. Council President Ekberg closed the Public Hearing. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes July 11, 2011 Page 3 of 5 SPECIAL ISSUES a. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. 1. City of Tukwila application for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments. Redesignate one lot (Duwamish Hill Preserve) in the vicinity of 3800 South 115 Street from Manufacturing /Industrial Center Light (MIC /L) to Low Density Residential (LDR) and add Public Recreation Overlay. Councilmember Hernandez stated that she supports the proposed changes relating to the City's application for Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map changes. Councilmember Robertson feels the comprehensive review conducted by the staff and the Planning Commission is in the best interest of the community. He supports the staff and Planning Commission recommendations. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. 2. Sabey Corporation application for Community Bank at Unified Grocer Sit. Redesignate one lot from Manufacturing Industrial Center /Heavy (MIC /H) to Light Industrial (LI) on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps at 10200 East Marginal Way South. Councilmember Hernandez explained the proposed changes present positive impacts to the area, and this could create additional employment opportunities within the City. She supports the staff recommendation to approve the rezone application. Councilmember Robertson supports the staff recommendation to approve the rezone application. Councilmember Quinn thanked the Community Development staff and the Planning Commission for the work they completed relating to the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map changes. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. b. An agreement for Investigative Assistance for the South Correctional Entity (SCORE). Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on July 6, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Mike Villa, Police Chief, explained the cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila created a governmental administrative agency known as SCORE. The new SCORE facility is located in Des Moines, and the facility will begin housing misdemeanants and felon inmates in September of 2011. Approval of the investigative assistance agreement will reduce the burden on any one agency for the sole responsibility of the investigations. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. c. Bid award for the 2010 -2011 Small Drainage Program. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on June 28, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained the 2010/2011 Small Drainage Program includes 2010 projects that were delayed due to permitting issues with 2011 projects. Four bids were opened on June 22, 2011 with the low bid of $788,005.50 from Green River Construction, Inc. Green River Construction has successfully worked for the City in the past and their bid is within budget. The Council is being asked to award the bid to Green River Construction in the amount of $788,005.50. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes July 11, 2011 Page 4 of 5 d. An agreement for the Howard Hanson Dam Flood Response/Tukwila Levee Repairs and Maintenance. Councilmember Quinn indicated this item was discussed at the Utilities Committee meeting on June 28, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Bob Giberson, Public Works Director, explained this contract is for design, permitting and construction management services for the future removal of the Supersacks and Hesco barriers that were required by the 2009 Howard Hanson Dam Flood Response project. Three consultant firms were short listed from the Consultant Works Roster, and KBA, Inc. was chosen as the most qualified. The Council is being asked to approve the contract with KBA in the amount of $298,000.00. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. e. Emergency Management Ordinance Update. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on July 6, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Marty Grisham, Emergency Manager, explained Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.57, "Emergency Management," was last updated by Ordinance No. 2198 on February 19, 2008. The main issues addressed with the proposed update are: definitions, duties and clarifying language. The recommended changes will bring the City's code more in line with RCW 38.52.010 and with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. f. Donation of Ford Expedition to Fire Department. Councilmember Hougardy indicated this item was discussed at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting on July 6, 2011. The committee members were unanimous in recommending approval. Nick Olivas, Fire Chief, explained the Valley Regional Fire Authority has donated a 1997 Ford Expedition to the Tukwila Fire Explorer Post. This vehicle will be used by the Fire Explorer advisor to transport explorers to and from meetings and events. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Haggerton participated in the July 8, 2011 ribbon cutting ceremony for Cha Cha Thai restaurant, and later that afternoon he met with Kailey Barker, the new local district representative from Senator Maria Cantwell's office. On July 9, 2011, he attended the retirement celebration for Mike West, owner of Southtowne Auto Rebuild. Mr. West was a longtime participant in the Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee, and Mayor Haggerton presented him with a proclamation on behalf of the City. On July 11, 2011 he participated in the Cascade Water Alliance Board meeting. b. City Council Councilmember Hernandez attended the July 7, 2011 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting. On July 9, 2011 she hosted the Council Coffee Chat, and later that afternoon she attended the retirement celebration for Mike West. Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Minutes July 11, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Councilmember Seal reported on 2 items that were discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting earlier this evening. The first item was a staff update on the status of the energy upgrades that have taken place throughout City facilities. These upgrades were possible with the assistance of grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce and, upon completion, the City will have spent approximately $140.00 to complete the upgrades. The second item related to a miscellaneous agenda item that was presented at this evening's Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting by Tukwila resident Chuck Parrish. She explained the Committee was informed that 367 Tukwila residents signed a petition asking the City Council to consider replacing Ordinance No. 2323, relating to the ban on Social Card Rooms beginning January 1, 2016. Ms. Seal explained that the Committee directed staff to draft an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2323, to be discussed at the August 8, 2011 Committee of the Whole meeting. She also reminded the Council and audience of the Community Acted Summer Theatre in Tukwila (CASTT) performances at 7:00 p.m. on July 15 and 16, 2011 at the Foster Performing Arts Center. Council President Ekberg attended the July 9, 2011 Council Coffee Chat and retirement celebration for Mike West. c. Staff There was no report. d. City Attorney The City Attorney's presence is not required at Committee of the Whole meetings. e. Intergovernmental The Council Analyst was not present. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Robertson explained that he would be willing to change his vote relating to Ordinance No. 2323 after an advisory vote of the residents of Tukwila. He asked the Council to consider authorizing an advisory vote of the residents during the November 2011 election. Council President Ekberg asked City Administration to research the estimated costs associated with the City conducting an advisory vote on Social Card Rooms within the City during the November 2011 election. ADJOURNMENT 8:02 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT EKBERG DECLARED THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEE G ADJO�,D. Allan 4cber g,CvtTicTPresident Melissa Hart, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON 07/25/2011 AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE 0712612011