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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 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. was Steven M. Mullet, Mayor.
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; Pamela Linder and Dave Fenton.
John McFarland, City Administrator; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Coordinator; Bob Baker, Deputy
City Clerk; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation;
Rick Still, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation; Kathy Rohlena, Acting Personnel Director.
a. Harborview Medical Center Tina Mankowski, Director, Community Relations
Prior to her formal presentation, Tina Mankowski, Community Relations Director for Harborview, introduced one of the
hospital's Board of Trustees members, Kristin Houser, an attorney with Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender of Seattle. Ms.
Houser is the Tukwila -area representative on the Board and was appointed by King County Councilmember Dwight Pelz.
With the aid of a Power Point presentation, Ms. Tina Mankowski provided Council with an overview of the services
provided by Harbor View Medical Center the only Level 1 adult and pedestrian trauma center in a four -state radius
(Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). The University of Washington has managed Harborview since 1967; with all
care providers being employed by the University.
Operating with a $365 million budget per year, Harborview prides itself on being a patient care, teacher and research
facility. With over 75,000 emergency room visits per year, Harborview plays a significant role for some of the worst
multiple traumas including a major emphasis in head and spinal injuries, HIV /AIDS, sexually transmitted disease, sexual
assault and traumatic stress response center for children's issues and a spiritual needs program; not to mention disaster
preparedness, such as the February 28, 2001 earthquake.
The hospital is currently undergoing renovations on many floors and some building and will include installation of a heli-
pad. Ms. Mankowski will return in approximately one year with an update on the hospital and its renovation progress.
b. Cascade View Park Design Construction Timeline Update
Introduced were King Hempel and Bobby Knick of Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Mr. Hempel, from California, is
the CEO of Garden Magic Kids, the Community Relations firm for Lowe's. He is proud to be a community partner in
such projects as the Cascade View Park. Mr. Knick informed Council and the audience that Lowe's is a 56- year -old
corporation and has partnered with cities and towns across the nation to achieve positive results and promote pride
within the communities.
Dwayne Edwards. Cosmopolitan Engineers Group. 117 South 8' Street, Tacoma. addressed recently proposed changes
to the site development plan; and made known some elements will need additional work and /or details before the plan is
completed. Mr. Edwards noted the project should go to bid within approximately two to three weeks.
Rick Still, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation, informed Council the park is to be hydro seeded late this fall, in
anticipation of a summer, 2003 park opening. Additionally, Jim Morrow noted improvements on 37` and 142" will be
constructed in 2003 and the designs for 144 will be done in 2003 for construction in 2004.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes April 15, 2002 Regular meeting; April 22, 2002 Special Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers 235809 236109 in the amount of 797,951.75
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c. Accept as complete contracts with Ellsworth Builders, Inc., in the total amount of $299,766.84, for
tenant improvements to the building located at 6300 Southcenter Boulevard
d. Accept as complete the Tukwila Library Roof Replacement Project, with JPL Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $34,209.00; and authorize release of retainage
e. Approval of Val Vue Sewer District's award to Shoreline Construction Co., in the amount of
$1,546,302.74, including WSST, for construction of the Duwamish Revitalization Improvement Project
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED.
The motion carried 7 -0.
NEW BUSINESS:
a. A resolution setting a public hearing date for a vacation of a portion of Macadam Road from Southcenter
Boulevard to Old Bluff Road
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, BY TITLE ONLY.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, AS READ.
The motion carried 7 -0. The public hearing is set for Monday, June 3, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1488
REPORTS:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
FIXING THE TIME FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF MACADAM ROAD FROM
SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD TO OLD BLUFF ROAD
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b. Authorize Mayor to sign an agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation, in the amount
of $51 7,683.00, for pavement overlay and restoration for Tukwila International Boulevard, from SR 599 to
South 152n Street
LINDER MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; AUTHORIZING MAYOR STEVEN MULLET TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT
WITH W. S. D. O. T. IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,683.00, FOR PAVEMENT OVERLAY AND RESTORATION FOR
TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, FROM STATE ROUTE 599 TO SOUTH 152 STREET.
The motion carried 7 -0.
a. Mayor Mullet
The Mayor announced attendance to several recently held meetings of the Suburban Cities Association. He plans to
attend an ICP meeting on Friday, May 10.
b. City Council
Councilmember Joe Duffie attended the April 30 Tukwila School District/Tukwila City Council joint meeting and the
April 23 Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting.
Councilmember Joan Hernandez attended the April 30 Tukwila School District/Tukwila City Council joint meeting and
the May 2 National Day of Prayer event at the flagpole in front of City Hall and subsequent Equity and Diversity
Commission meeting on the same night. Mrs. Hernandez then noted attendance to a dinner with local area legislators
Margarita Prentice, Eileen Cody and Shay Schual -Berke on May 3.
Mrs. Hernandez announced a May 30` 6:30 p.m. Open House event in conjunction with Highline Community College,
to determine the need for those having qualified for and preparing for U. S. citizenship. Finally, Mrs. Hernandez shared a
recent purchase of a book entitled Patterns of Dreams and Nature by renowned artist Alfredo Arreguin. One of Mr.
Arreguin's art pieces is on display here in Tukwila.
Council President Simpson also attended the Tukwila School District/Tukwila City Council meeting on April 30 and the
National Day of Prayer event on May 2.
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Councilmember Pam Carter attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board meeting on April 25; the AWC
Resolutions Committee meeting on April 30; and the May 3 Tukwila School District PR Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Jim Haggerton was in Iowa last week attending a National League of Cities Information Technology and
Steering Committee convention. He also attended a Finance and Safety Committee meeting earlier this evening.
Councilmember Pamela Linder had no report.
Councilmember David Fenton attended the April 30 Tukwila School District/Tukwila City Council joint meeting; a May 1
connectivity issues meeting and the May 2 National Day of Prayer event.
c. City Staff
John McFarland announced a May 7 meeting with Ebert Research to develop a connectivity survey; and a May 10
meeting with the Department of Agriculture to discuss the Declaration of Emergency and other issues surrounding the
Citrus Longhorned Beetles in Tukwila.
d. City Attorney
Bob Noe noted Jim Morrow would take the time to update Council on the negotiations progress on the Puget Sound
Energy lawsuit and the Washington Utilities and Transportation (WUTC) Commission over the usage and management of
the City's right -of -way during the conversion of an existing overhead power line to an underground distribution system.
Although negotiations have not been completed, they are in their final week and the following has been agreed upon by
the parties to date:
ADIOURNMENT:
1. PSE will place their equipment in the right of way. If the City and PSE agree there is insufficient space
in the right of way, the City will purchase additional rights of way just for the equipment. If the City
and PSE cannot agree, PSE may place their equipment on private easements purchased at their own
expense.
2. The conversion agreement has been replaced by a design contract and a separation construction
contract.
3. The City will have the option of including in their roadway improvement project, the work associated
with digging the trench, placing conduits in the trench and setting vaults, etc. in the right of way.
4. The City will guarantee PSE that once the undergrounding project is complete, PSE will not be required
to relocate their facilities for five (5) years, unless the City pays for the relocation.
5. When directed by the City, PSE must begin to design the project and cannot hold up the project for
any reason.
Mr. Morrow noted he would be drafting a design contract and construction contract with PSE on May 7. He would be
involved in determining final cost split (50 -50 is proposed at this time) on May 8; and the results will be reported to the
negotiation team members on Friday, May 10.
e. Intergovernmental
Lucy Lauterbach reported a May 8, Noon luncheon with local legislators at the Riviera, formerly Vic's Broiler.
Councilmembers were invited to attend.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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8:41 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
The motion carried 7 -0.
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Ms. Linder reported the May 11 Tukwila Backyard Wildlife Habitat event, at the Tukwila Community Center, from 10
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: Mav 20. 2002