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Home My WebLink About2002-01-28 Committee of the Whole MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL January 28, 2001 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Council President Richard Simpson led the flag salute. COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and David Fenton. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; Bob Baker Acting City Clerk; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; James Morrow, Public Works Director; Nora Gierloff, Associate Planner; and Cyndi Knighton, Associate Engineer. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2002 WSDOT /APWA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.34, ADOPTING THE 2002 ENGLISH EDITION OF THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD, BRIDGE AND MUNICIPAL CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE CITY OF TUKWILA SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, BOILERPLATE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS; SETTING NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE HELD FOR PUBLIC REVIEW; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1909; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Describing this as a housekeeping measure, Councilmember Carter noted the City must adopt and abide by the standards in order to obtain future, federal funds /grants. Council agreed to forward this item to the February 4 regular meeting agenda. b. TUKWILA URBAN CENTER /COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT'S AGREEMENT Noting the need for transportation modeling and transportation planning, Councilmember Carter spoke in favor of the proposed consultant's agreement with Mirai Associates. While the budgeted amount for this item was $250,000.00, the contract came in at $203,160.00 At the same time this work is being done, Mirai Associates will also update the City's traffic concurrency program, through the city -wide modeling. In order for economic vitality to be maintained and the land use design to be successful, all forms of mobility must be carefully considered. Mirai Associate will examine these factors closely. Responding to a question from Councilmember Hernandez; James Morrow, Public Works Director, informed the Council KPG, Inc., is doing the sub contractor for the overlay portion of the project. Additionally, he noted work may be completed as early as December 31, 2002. Council agreed to forward this item to the February 4 regular meeting agenda. c. AMENDMENT TO YAKIMA COUNTY JAIL CONTRACT Informing Council that the amendments being considered are for the short -term contract with Yakima County was John McFarland, City Administrator. A short -term amendment is necessary now, as the prior contract with Yakima expired on December 31, 2001. The proposed amendments provides a new expiration date and re- affirms originally cited rates. City of Tukwila Page 2 of 3 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes January 28, 2002 Mr. McFarland told Council the long -range contract is under review and consideration by Peter Lukevich, Municipal Court Judge, and Keith Haines, Chief of Police. The newly proposed, long -term contract will be presented to Council when details are believed to be positive for all parties. Council agreed to forward the proposed, short -term amendment to the February 4 regular meeting agenda. Additionally, they acknowledged the long -term contract will come back after staff perfects the proposed agreement(s). d. PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS CARGO CONTAINERS Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, led Council on a review of a "decision tree" which would be useful when making decisions in this matter. Additionally, he shared portions of both the Burien Municipal Code and the SeaTac Municipal Code. Discussions between staff and Council centered around what to do with currently placed containers as well as those who would purchase and place new containers. Suggestions were made and discussed. Questions were answered related to proposed zoning and a decision was made to separate the matter into two, separate discussions residentially zones areas and commercial areas. Relating to residentially -zoned areas, including community facilities, government facilities, hospitals, public parks, recreation facilities or schools, newly proposed cargo containers (for an accessory use), may be placed, with Community Director approval, so long as they are screened and /or out of sight. Additionally, only one cargo container may be placed at each of the facilities; unless substantial need is proved to Community Development Director. In instances where cargo containers are already in place in the previously mentioned areas, it was decided they must be screened within a period of one year. Calling the commercially -zoned areas easier to handle, Mr. Lancaster proposed various recommendations and noted he would prepare draft language and bring a newly proposed item back for consideration. Council agreed to forward this item to the February 11 COW for further consideration and potential setting of a public hearing date. e. A RESOLUTION REGARDING EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING BUDGET GUIDELINES FOR THE ANNUAL EMPLOYEE AWARDS BANQUET AS AUTHORIZED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET Noting a finding from the Washington State Auditor's Office in 2001, Councilmember Haggerton stated the need for the proposed resolution. The Assistant State Auditor requested the resolution be considered at the next regular meeting of the Council. Council agreed to forward this item to the February 4 regular meeting. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance at a January 25 luncheon with Julia Patterson. A luncheon is being planned for the City Council and Ms. Patterson, (date not specified); at Vic's Broiler. He also reported on meetings he will attend following the upcoming AWC Conference, in Olympia. Finally, he reported City Clerk Jane Cantu is home and resting. Updates will be provided when information is received. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie reported appreciation for the City Council Retreat January 25 27. Councilmember Hernandez was pleased with the results of the Council Retreat. She attended Maria Cantwell's fundraiser luncheon today. Council President Simpson stated satisfaction with the Council Retreat. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 3 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes January 28, 2002 Council President Carter noted the Council Retreat went quite well, too. She attended the Foster Community Club meeting last week wherein Tukwila Mayor Steve Mullet presented a plaque commemorating the site of the original Foster Community Club. Ms. Carter then discussed ridesharing, etc. as it relates to the February 20 -22, AWC Conference. Councilmember Haggerton gained much insight from the Council Retreat. He noted much of the time was spent on financial issues. Mr. Haggerton then sought the approval of Council to endorse the nomination of Ms. Cynthia Sullivan, for the 2002 Airport Manager of the Year. Council concurred. Councilmember Linder attended the Transportation Committee meeting earlier this evening. Committee members agreed to forward the KPG Contract for Cascade View Park Phase I Demolition to the February 4 consent agenda. Councilmember Fenton attended the January 23 Utilities Committee meeting. b. City Administrator John McFarland met with representatives from the Puget Sound Business Journal recently. An article regarding Tukwila shall appear in the publication within two weeks. Additionally, Mr. McFarland reported on the Washington Utilities Trade Commission ruling in favor of Puget Sound Energy, as it relates to entities being required to pay for right -of -way acquisitions. The City may appeal the decision. Further reports will be made as events unfold. d. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach was not present. MISCELLANEOUS: Council President Richard Simpson reported receipt of a jury summons from the Tukwila Municipal Court for February 7, 2002; and a King County Superior Court jury summons for March 13, 2002. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. ADIOURNMENT TO SPECIAL MEETING: 8:49 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE. The motion carried 7 -0. Richard Simpson, Council Pjfdent .a Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes approved: February 4. 2002