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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-28 Committee of the Whole Minutesa. Pending Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) [15 minutes] b. Potential Land Purchase Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) [15 minutes] 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: a. Pending Litigation 6:34 p.m. Session began. 6:47 p.m. Session ended. b. Potential Land Purchase 6:47 p.m. Session began. 6:52 p.m. Session ended. Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and David Fenton. OFFICIALS: Steven M. Mullet; Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry; Bob Baker Deputy City Clerk; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator; Steve Lancaster, Director, Community Development; Marty O'Brien, Golf Course Manager; and Nora Gierloff, Planning Supervisor. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Foster Clubhouse Update TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL May 28, 2002 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers 6:30 p.m. Executive Session COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING 7:00 p.m. David A. Clark, Architect, provided Council with the design concept for the new golf clubhouse. Describing this as a building of which community members can be proud, Mr. Clark reminded Council that the existing clubhouse will stay in place and operational until such time as the new clubhouse is fully operational. Aspects of the design include a 24 foot wide by 42 foot high molded stone entrance; 286 parking stalls; a single -story building with a double story facade; 40 -year composition roof; 100 patron capacity in the lounge; 100 patron capacity in the restaurant; 14,000 square foot floor plan; 2,000 square foot meeting room (able to be divided in with a capacity of 173 participants; and outdoor seating capacity for 80 patrons. Timeline goals, although not strictly set are: permitting process should be final by the end of 2002 project should go out to bid in late 2002 or early 2003 construction to begin in 2003 and be complete in 2004 City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes b. Human Services Update Page 2 of 6 May 28, 2002 The project is currently within budget and on schedule. Issues being worked or needing additional work include signage; adequate toilet facilities (currently 4 are proposed for both men and women, with a request for more); and a request for pricing of river rock for decorative use at the clubhouse. Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator, provided Council with an update on human services needs. Even before the events of September 11, 2001, requests for assistance in the area of human services were on the incline. Since that time, and as a result of financial difficulties and setbacks (loss of jobs; layoffs; decreased work hours allowed, etc.) needs for assistance are growing ever higher on national, regional, state and local levels. Close to home, King County's proposed budget for 2003 proposed cuts to human services; especially in the critical needs areas of childcare and legal services. All entities will acknowledge subsidizing childcare costs is incredibly expensive. Other services, not mandated for funding, may also be cut to extremely low levels, if not in their entirety. Reviewing figures from the years 2000 and 2001, Ms. Boykan relayed increases in service requests at the City level, including food bank needs, rental assistance vouchers, and childcare services. Noteworthy is the fact rental assistance requests are up as much as 20% in some areas. Supporting that statement is the fact Tukwila depleted its utility assistance funds within the first quarter of 2002, serving some 120 community members. Although additional funds have been encumbered for that very use, they, too, are sure to fall short of the anticipated /expected need. Ms. Boykan reported fewer healthcare providers and facilities are willing and /or able to assist those with little or no medical insurance. As a result, citizens are forced to utilize the services of local emergency rooms for primary, routine medical needs. Sharing several handouts with Council, Ms. Boykan reviewed such issues as the leading causes for hospitalization (in Tukwila Zip Codes 98168 and 98188); median household income figures from 1997 and current; number of adolescent births; percentage of children eligible for free and reduced lunch programs in the Tukwila School District; and population by race /ethnicity, taken from the 2000 U. S. Census. Also shared were figures with respect to population between 1990 and 2000; types of households in Tukwila; income; and types of housing. Ms. Boykan informed Council that human services providers and decision makers (regarding budgets and human services funding) must work smarter and on a more collaborative basis to deliver human services in a manner consistent with need. On a related note, Ms. Boykan stated proposals for the next 2 -year funding cycle are due into her office by Monday, June 3, 2002. With the anticipated, decreased levels of service at the County level, local municipalities are sure to receive a greater number of requests for assistance than in years past. Ending her presentation, Ms. Boykan fielded questions of interest from Councilmembers. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. Light Rail Memorandum of Agreement Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, presented the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila. Mr. Lancaster explained the MOA establishes a framework for future decision making concerning Link Light Rail. Additionally, the MOA establishes the ground rules for City plan review and permitting to minimize surprises as Sound Transit designs and builds, and Tukwila reviews and permits the multi -year project. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Page 3 of 6 May 28, 2002 Explaining the key provisions of the MOA, Mr. Lancaster noted its approval (by the City Council) does not constitute final approval of the project itself. Construction of the Link Light Rail system through Tukwila will require an Unclassified Use Permit (UUP). Sound Transit is expected to submit a UUP application during 2003, which is subject to a City Council Public Hearing and decision. Portions of the project will also be subject to design review, shoreline permits, building permits and other construction approvals. Together with City ordinances and regulations, the MOA will provide guidance for all of those permit decisions and guidance to Sound Transit as they design the project. Acknowledging prior conflicts with the City of Tukwila, Toni Earl, Sound Transit Executive Director, spoke of improvements with respect to communications and relationships. Additionally, she noted the commitment of Sound Transit is to site the project with the intent of keeping all informed of what is happening. Georgina Kerr. 3834 South 116 Street, Tukwila, spoke in opposition to the "whole system," especially with respect to the potential for noise impacts and pollution. Stanley Leghorn, 4714 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, spoke against the project as the preferred route does not serve the Tukwila community. Arlene White, 4814 South 144 Street, Tukwila, spoke against the preferred route due to the potential impacts on the freeway; poor air quality and declining property values. She asked Council to consider the community members with financial considerations as may be needed in the future for health and well -being issues. Helen Cline. 15460 42 Avenue South Tukwila, stated her property value is declining and the train will make it worth even less. She would like to sell her home and leave the area; yet a realtor informed her of a hard sell due to location and impending events with regard Link Light Rail. Bill Arthur, 18000 Interurban Avenue South Suite 210. Tukwila, speaking on behalf of Mario Segale and family, read a letter into the record, in opposition to the MOA, as it is currently drafted. Mr. Segale's letter spoke against changing strategies and the City's apparent attempt to surrender to Sound Transit. He asked Council to keep fighting the project and not to give up. Myra, Owner /Operator, Dynamic Language Center, 15215 52 Avenue South. Tukwila, is opposed to the building of Link Light Rail. Noting crime in the proposed construction area, the Dynamic Language Center has been burglarized twice (in October, 2001), with another (unsuccessful) attempt in February of this year. Bringing additional community members to the proposed train stop could result in an increase to crime in the immediate area. Allen Ekberg, 4920 South 161' Street. Tukwila, gave thanks and appreciation to Council and staff for their efforts in routing the Link Light Rail system off Tukwila International Boulevard. Additionally, he asked what the City could do by potentially not signing this MOA and working with Sound Transit to get a station and a routing to Southcenter. Mr. Ekberg proposes implementing a local improvement district (LID) that would be the benefit of the Southcenter community, a Tukwila urban center. The facilities and the infrastructure within Southcenter can sustain high rises and residential development. Many buildings in the area will become vacant as a result of economic downturns. Now is the time to take the initiative to think outside the box, he noted, and to look at this as a way to improve the economy within Tukwila. Mr. Ekberg volunteered to work on the proposed LID project. He proposes this as a cost sharing opportunity between the local vendors, homeowners and Sound Transit, using a majority of the funds "tax" to route the train to the Southcenter area. Elaine Coga, 15432 400 Avenue South, Tukwila, spoke against the removal of trees and the placement of a train station as being disruptive and as a promoter of non essential noise. Ihamal Hakimi, 14251 Macadam Road, Tukwila, asked if the value to his property will reduce if the train station is placed where proposed. Additionally, he spoke out of concern for potentially blocked bridges and an increase of traffic to the area if the train goes where planned. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Page 4 of 6 May 28, 2002 Roger Lorenzon. 14038 Macadam Road. Tukwila. asked about specifics with respect to sound walls in the area. He spoke in favor of erecting a sound wall to mitigate the sounds from the train and the highway. Although in favor of both modes of transportation, Mr. Lorenzon is not in favor of physically seeing them operate near his home. Leonard McGee. Sound Transit. answered questions from Council with respect to proposed relocation efforts of a farmstead. Additionally, Mr. McGee noted this is the final alignment alternative for Sound Transit and placement is not changing. Mr. Lancaster and Ms. Earl fielded questions from the Council. Sound Transit would like to have an answer on /by June 17 in order to timely apply for grant funds from the Federal government. Council consensus was to take the issue under advisement and to continue consideration of the MOA in June. 9:05 p.m. Council President Simpson called a 5- minute recess. 9:10 p.m. Council President Simpson reconvened the meeting. b. Revised Noise Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING CHAPTER 8.22 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 8.22 REGARDING NOISE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE In addition to providing a summary of contents for the proposed, draft ordinance, Nora Gierloff, Planning Supervisor, fielded questions from Council as they related to proposed lengths of variances, firing range hours, and formatting. Councilmember Carter spoke in favor of the content of the proposed ordinance, yet spoke of concern with its layout and order. She suggested it be reviewed and reworked. Noting preparation of the draft ordinance by the City Attorney's Office, Ms. Gierloff noted there is hesitation to make substantive changes as the ordinance is fashioned after that in other municipalities. Additionally, the ordinance has been "tested" in the courts by other municipalities and upheld. City Administrator John McFarland suggested a review by City Clerk's Office staff with respect to layout and formatting and returning to Council; yet various Councilmembers spoke in favor of an actual review and reworking of the proposed, draft ordinance, in conjunction with the City Attorney. Council consensus existed to re -work the proposed, draft ordinance altogether and have it re- routed through Committee and then back to COW and eventually to a Regular meeting for adoption. c. Interlocal Agreement with City of Des Moines for Video Services and Facilities Noting approval by the Finance and Safety Committee, Mr. Haggerton advised this is a practice which has gone on for two years without a formal agreement. Mr. McFarland reiterated those remarks and noted a formal agreement is required when two municipalities work in this nature and money is exchanged. The City of Des Moines pays the City of Tukwila $700.00 per month for the services outlined within the agreement. Council consensus existed to forward the Interlocal agreement to the June 3, 2002, Regular meeting for authorization to enter into same. d. Budget Motion to Allow the City of Tukwila to Act as Fiduciary Agent for the South King County Drug Task Force Noting a review at the Finance and Safety Committee meeting this evening, Councilmember Haggerton noted it is the City's "turn" to assume accounting and grant responsibilities for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, will assume such duties. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Page 5 of 6 May 28, 2002 The six- member task force (Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Auburn, King County and the State Patrol) has a 10+ year history, and other member cities have handled the accounting responsibilities in the past. This is the first time Tukwila will assume such duties. Due to the fact City staff will disburse funds and collect reimbursements, a formal Council motion is require authorizing same. There will be a specific line item in the 2003 budget for the Task Force. Council consensus existed to forward the item to the June 3, 2002, Regular meeting for consideration /vote. e. Motion authorizing the Mayor to negotiate the Scope of Work and Terms of the Landscape Architecture with the Berger Partnership for the Foster Golf Links Course Renovations Project Referring to the Foster Golf Links six -year master plan, Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, noted golf course renovations are scheduled for holes #1, #8, #9 and the relocation of the putting green. The six year plan outlines the periodic renovation for corrections and /or enhancement drainage and a change in play strategy to maintain quality and to attract new patrons. Some of the work will adjoin the existing work for the new clubhouse and involve providing storm detention grading to support the clubhouse. Mr. Fletcher noted the Berger Partnership has provided the landscape architecture and site planning for the plan. David A. Clark Architects have obtained the Berger Partnership for all landscape designs surrounding the new clubhouse. Additionally, the Clubhouse Committee has determined the Berger Partnership Landscape Architecture firm is the most qualified to design the Foster Golf Links course renovations. Council consensus existed to forward the item to the June 3, 2002, Regular meeting for consideration /vote. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance to the 70 Anniversary event of the Northwest Fisheries and the Memorial Day events at the Museum of Flight. Mayor Mullet made a report on Suburban Cities activities and told Council of a visit to the D.A.S.H. project at Mt. View Apartments where the results have been wonderful. Next, he noted the Silver Dollar Casino wants to buy Pete's Flying Aces; move its location and re -open it under a different name. And, finally, Mayor Mullet noted a budget review meeting on June 4, 2002, at 4:00 p.m., in Council Chambers. b. Council Councilmember Duffie reported on the junior City Councilmembers and noted they would be attending meetings soon. Additionally, he reported attendance to the Museum of Flight's Memorial Day celebration wherein members of the Black Sheep Squadron reunited. Councilmember Hernandez attended a May 22 Open House at the Marriott Hotel; a May 23 Port of Seattle luncheon; the May 24 production of Poverty Hill play; and the Museum of Flight's Memorial Day events. Council President Simpson attended the May 24 production of the Poverty Hill play; the Highway 99 Cleanup on May 25; and the Memorial Day Celebration at the Museum of Flight. The Council President then announced the Tukwila Seniors' Picnic has been scheduled for July 10 at the Tukwila Community Center at 11:00 a.m. Councilmember Carter reported Brian Shelton, City Engineer attended a SCATBd meeting last week for Ms. Carter while she attended an AWC Resolutions Committee meeting. She was also in attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board the Poverty Hill play, as well as the Museum of Flight Memorial Day celebration events. City of Tukwila City Council Committee of Whole Minutes Councilmember Haggerton noted a highlight of his past week was the Museum of Flight Memorial Day celebration event. Councilmember Linder attended the Transportation Committee meeting earlier this evening in addition to the Memorial Day Celebration event at the Museum of Flight. Councilmember Fenton also attended the Museum of Flight Memorial Day celebration event. Mr. Fenton then noted a June 22 Connectivity meeting wherein critical decisions will be required as to whether or not the City moves forward with its plans as they relate to connectivity. c. City Staff John McFarland had no report. ADIOURNMENT: 10:16 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. Richard Simpson, Council Presidertty Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date minutes signed: lune 3, 2002 Page 6 of 6 May 28, 2002