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Home My WebLink About2002-04-01 Regular MinutesOFFICIALS: SPECIAL PRESENTATION: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 1, 2002 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Steven M. Mullet, Mayor, led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle; Joan Hernandez; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; and Dave Fenton. John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; David Haynes, Captain, Police Department; Steve Lancaster, Director, Community Development; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Mike Villa, Lieutenant, Gerald Mykelbust, and Sean Robertson, Officers, Police Department. Certificate recognizing Bob Abbott, for 30 years of dedicated service in the Tukwila Police Department David Haynes, Police Captain, recognized Bob Abbott, Master Police Officer, for 30 years of dedicated service to the community members and Tukwila Police Department. During his tenure, Mr. Abbott, Badge #12, has served as a Patrol Officer, Foot Patrolman, Special Operations Officer and most recently as Crime Prevention Officer. Overseeing the Safety in Overnight Lodging Program is now one of Mr. Abbott's primary focuses within the City. Bob Abbott, addressing the Council and staff, noted it has been his pleasure and privilege. He stated the work continues and he is looking forward to continuing for many more years. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Dennis Sivak. 4218 South 150th Street. Tukwila, stated his complete pleasure with the results of the improvements to South 150th Street. He thanked Council and staff for a job well done. Additionally, for the Tukwila Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund, Mr. Sivak presented a contribution, in the amount of $50.00. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes March 18, 2002 Regular; March 25, 2002 Special b. Approval of Vouchers 235061 235358, in the amount of $787,901.59 c. Acceptance of turnover of storm drainage facilities within 46th Avenue South (248 linear feet of 12" reinforced concrete pipe, Dreamcraft Properties; Value $6,324.00 DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. OLD BUSINESS: An ordinance regulating the use of cargo containers as accessory buildings (proposed Zoning Code amendment) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1758, AND 1976 AND CHAPTERS 18.06, 18.10, 18.12, 18.14, 18.24, 18.26, 18.28, 18.30, 18.50 AND 18.70 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CLARIFY AND UPDATE ZONING CODE PROVISIONS REGULATING THE USE OF CARGO CONTAINERS AS ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, reviewed the most recent changes to the proposed ordinance. After hearing from City Council Committee of Whole and the Community Affairs and Parks Committee, staff has added foodbanks to the list of institutional uses allowed to have cargo containers. Additionally, institutional uses were to be limited to one container and a size limit of 30 feet was proposed for institutional and commercial containers. Moreover, no refrigerated containers would be allowed outside, as a result of potential noise impacts. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS: a. Page 2 of 4 April 1, 2002 Upon hearing the newly created, proposed language within the draft ordinance, considerable discussion was held. At the end of discussion and deliberation, the following was decided: 1. A size limit of 40 feet will be included for institutional and commercial containers. 2. Institutional uses will be limited to two containers. 3. In instances where two containers are used, no stacking is permitted. 4. Language would be amended [in 18.70.130(a)] to make clearer, that cargo containers installed before April 15, 2002, must receive a Type 2 special permission approval or be removed by April 15, 2003. This is in the residentially zoned areas only. For consideration and proposed adoption, a newly proposed, draft ordinance is to presented at the April 15, 2002, Regular meeting. Authorize the Mayor to sign a consultant's agreement with KPG, Inc., in the amount of $184,081.84, for the design of the South 144th Street Improvements (42nd Avenue South Military Road) and half street frontage improvements adjacent to Cascade View Park Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported KPG, Inc. was selected from an interview process to perform design services associated with the South 144th Street project and adjacent Cascade View Park Roadway frontage improvements. The ability to perform quality design work was important during the interview process, as was traffic calming and an innovative urban design. A design report will be produced for the section of South 144th Street (between Tukwila International Boulevard 42nd Avenue South). This will tie together the South 144th Street improvements with the new Cascade View Park and future Tukwila Village development. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT WITH KPG, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,081.84, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE SOUTH 144TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS (42ND AVENUE SOUTH MILITARY ROAD) AND HALF STREET FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO CASCADE VIEW PARK. The motion carried 7 -0. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with The McAndrews Group, LTD, in the amount of $49,853.00 to perform the survey for Tukwila Village Jim Morrow, reported that as a condition of the sale of Tukwila Village property to the Sabey Corporation, the City of Tukwila is required to provide a boundary and topographic survey of the project and adjacent streets. Part two includes topographic survey services along South 144th Street, which will assist in the design of the roadway and will include necessary rights -of -way. LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT WITH THE MCANDREWS GROUP, LTD, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,853.00 TO PERFORM THE SURVEY FOR TUKWILA VILLAGE. The motion carried 7 -0. c. Authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the City of Renton for the South 180th Street Grade Separation and the Strander Boulevard Extension projects Jim Morrow reported the City of Renton has agreed to be a project funding partner on the South 180th Street Grade separation project. In order for Tukwila to receive monies from the City of Renton, an interlocal agreement must be executed. In 1986, a reciprocal agreement was entered into by both cities to resolve annexation issues. Although the principles of the 1986 agreement were valid, it has been determined the agreement was insufficient to cover the details needed to implement the agreement; thus, resulting in a newly proposed interlocal agreement. The newly proposed agreement includes such items as decision making authority, right -of -way issues; property considerations, and funds (types and amounts) being contributed by both cities. The agreement also sets out financial credits afforded to each city. Due to the fact Tukwila has or will contribute more to the project than the City of Renton, Tukwila will enter the Strander Boulevard Extension project with a credit of $262,622. The format and items presented in the South 180th agreement will be carried forward into the agreement for the Strander Boulevard agreement when that project becomes reality. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 April 1, 2002 LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RENTON FOR THE SOUTH 180TH STREET GRADE SEPARATION AND THE STRANDER BOULEVARD EXTENSION PROJECTS. The motion carried 7 -0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mullet Mayor Mullet reported being away from City Hall on April 3 and 4, attending a one -day WRIA related work session, in Wenatchee. b. City Council Councilmember Joe Duffie attended the Public Works Open House session on March 28. He then reviewed the Community Affairs and Parks Committee agenda from March 26. Councilmember Joan Hernandez reported receipt of citizen complaint telephone calls over the weekend. The calls were related to the improvement projects in the Duwamish area neighborhood. Callers wanted no new sidewalks in their area. Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reminded Council of the scope of work in that area, which includes sewers, water upgrades, storm water improvements, curbs (concrete), gutters, and sidewalk improvements. Council President Simpson reported attendance to the Foster Community Club meeting on March 27. Councilmember Pam Carter reported a March 26 King County Transportation Policy Board meeting; and meetings on March 27, with the Tukwila Community Cares Network Regional Transit and Foster Community Club. Ms. Carter encouraged others to inform Lucy Lauterbach on their intent to attend the AWC Conference, in Yakima, from June 19 -21. Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended this evenings Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Explaining an emergent need for approval of funds, Ms. Haggerton noted Tukwila Fire Station #51 is in dire need of a new, (breathing) air compressor. Anticipated cost is $35,202.00, including tax, freight and shipping. Council consensus existed to prepare a purchase order for the badly needed replacement. Councilmember Pamela Linder attended the Public Works Open House session on March 28. She also noted cancellation of the Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for April 2. Finally, Ms. Linder sought consensus of Council and staff, to receive a Human Services report/briefing from Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator at a future Council meeting. The Councilmember would like to know what has happened with Human Services (as a whole) since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Consensus existed and Mr. McFarland agreed to speak with Ms. Boykan. Councilmember David Fenton reported attendance to a March 27 Connectivity Issues meeting. c. City Staff John McFarland reported an April 3 meeting at Highline Community College on the issue of the Tacoma Smelter Plume. He also noted negotiations continue as they relate to the park, pool, bridge and jail issues. d. City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. e. Intergovernmental Lucy Lauterbach reported on Congress -level issues related to finance and transportation compromise committees. MISCELLANEOUS: Jim Morrow reported staff are continue to work the issue of a proposed road closure request (South 180th), from Wilder Construction. The City of Renton has previously agreed to and reported a May closure. Renton's City Council is considering the issue at their meeting this evening. More information will follow. Mr. Morrow then stated all businesses in the area have been notified of an early closure. Additionally, Mr. Morrow noted that contrary to current rumor, no Citrus Longhorned Beetle has been recently found. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Next, Mr. Morrow informed the Council of the City's request for grant monies from the Federal Government in the amount of $558,000. If received, this grant is a matching -funds grant, for use in 2003. Said funds would be used in conjunction with the City's connectivity issues. Finally, the Public Works Director noted the quarantine area (not the size or geographical location) will be made permanent. To this point, researchers have been operating in an interim quarantine area. Councilmember Linder noted (apparent) staff from King County was on the hank of the Duwamish River area today, planting sapling fir trees. Councilmember Hernandez reported the Washington Legislature passed a bill that supplies relocation assistance to displaced mobile -home owners. ADIOURNMENT: 8:51 p.m. FENTON MOVED; SIMPSON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. i.��1.%/ Steven M. Mullet, ayor C I7bA Robert H. Baker, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: April 15, 200, Page 4 of 4 April 1, 2002