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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-03 Regular Minutes6:00 p.m. 6:55 p.m. OFFICIALS: CITIZEN COMMENT: None. CONSENT AGENDA: PUBLIC HEARING: Executive Session 6 to 7 p.m. Pending Litigation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Executive session began. Executive session ended. 7:08 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing. No citizens were present. 7:09 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 3, 2002 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m. 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 Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. Present were Council President Richard Simpson; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie; Joan Hernandez; Pam Carter; Jim Haggerton; Pamela Linder and Dave Fenton. John McFarland, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Coordinator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation Department; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk. a. Approval of Minutes May 20, 2002 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 236404- 236652, in the amount of $742,093.61 c. Authorize Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Des Moines for Video Services and Facilities d. Authorize the City to serve as Fiduciary Agent for the South King County Drug Task Force for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. e. Authorize Mayor to negotiate the Scope of Work and Terms of the landscape architect with the Berger Partnership for the Foster Golf Links course renovations project DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF MACADAM ROAD FROM SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD TO OLD BLUFF ROAD (behind Schneider Homes at 65 Jim Morrow informed Council the request is associated with Schneider Homes' proposal to build a new office building on parcel 000320 -0014; at 6540 Southcenter Boulevard. The zoning is Office and the building is anticipated to be 15,000 square feet, three stories high. The vacation request is submitted in order to meet parking requirements associated with the proposed building. The Public Works Department sent notices to all utilities and property owners within 500' of the property regarding the public hearing. No utilities exist in the right -of -way and the vacation will not negatively affect legal access for abutting properties. No written objections to the vacation have been received. The only condition for vacation is compensation for the right of way at fair market value. The appraisal provided by the petitioner appears to include a part of Macadam, which was vacated under Ordinance 671. Therefore, Schneider Homes has agreed to provide an amended appraisal. To date, the amended appraisal has not been received. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 June 3, 2002 Council deliberated the issue by asking questions of Mr. Morrow. Summarily, Council agreed an ordinance was required to effect the vacation. Additionally, they agreed to forward this item to a City Council Regular meeting wherein they can adopt such an ordinance. OLD BUSINESS: a. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila relating to the Central Link Light Rail Tukwila Freeway Route For the benefit of audience members, Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, gave an overview of the provisions contained within the proposed Memorandum of Agreement provisions. Responding to inquiries from the City Council, Mr. Lancaster clarified various portions of the Memorandum of Agreement. Discussed were such items as federal monies, disagreements with portions of the proposed agreement, including the "preferred route" and some issues with whereas clauses. Responding to an inquiry from Mr. Haggerton, Steve Lancaster noted that if Council does not sign the proposed agreement, an unclassified use permit would be the next step for Sound Transit. Additionally, he noted route selection is final. Stuart Jenner, 200 SW 178 Street. Normandy Park. noted that pressure to sign the proposed agreement must exist. He urged the Council to review data that is accurate and not cooked." Although Mr. Jenner voted in favor of the project in 1995 and 1996, he is now opposed to its proposed route. Tony Carosino. 11245 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila. responding to hearsay from the last City Council meeting, clarified for all that neither he, nor his family, had been contacted by Sound Transit staffers to discuss purchase of his family's farmstead. As of this date, Sound Transit has contacted him and would like to meet with the family to discuss such a potential. Mr. Carosino's mother is the owner of the parcels in question (3 of them) and is the spokesperson for the parcels. Anna Bernhard. 14241 59 Avenue South, Tukwila, called the proposed agreement "ridiculous She encouraged Council to "take a stand" and not authorize signature on the proposed agreement. Arlene White. 4814 South 144 Street, Tukwila, made a "plea for the homeowners." She noted the proposed Memorandum of Agreement should contain a provision for the homeowners. Stating her feelings of not being "regarded" Ms. White noted Sound Transit has not spoken with her or her neighbors about environmental, sound and other impacts, should the train be sited near her home. Allen Ekberg. 4920 South 161 Street, Tukwila, encouraged Council not to allow Sound Transit to "tie" their hands. Additionally, he (again) offered support for an LID in the affected area. John McFarland, City Administrator, explained the history of the proposed routes, beginning with that of E -1. Thereafter, it was decided that this item would be moved to the June 10 COW agenda for further deliberation, with a potential for a Special meeting directly thereafter for voting on the Memorandum of Agreement. b. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property located at 3501 South 142 Street, for the Cascade View Park project Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, noted that in September 2000, Council authorized the purchase of available property in the Cascade Neighborhood area. Authorization was also given to make offers on other properties identified for the future Cascade View Park site. The Parks and Recreation Department was successful in its application for grant funds to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) in the amount of $95,000.00. These funds will be used to purchase the last remaining property to complete Cascade View Park. At this time the City and property owners have come to a mutual agreement for the sale of property located at 3503 South 142 "d The total purchase price is $165,000.00, with a closing date of June 14, 2002. To make the deal effective, at fair market value acceptable to the City and the IAC grant funds, the City has agreed to allow the seller to stay on the property, rent -free, for 426 days. With the purchase of this property, the City will have Phase II of Cascade View Park in the near future, without a residential house separating the park property lines. It is anticipated that once the City takes possession of the property, the home will be demolished and grass will be planted, until such time as money is available to do more in the area. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3503 SOUTH 142 STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000.00, FOR THE CASCADE VIEW PARK PROJECT. The motion carried 7 -0. NEW BUSINESS: a. Motion accepting the 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pass- through certification Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Coordinator, addressed the Council on this issue. She reminded Council this is the annual process whereby Council agrees to accept funds that are used to assist low and moderate income residents with housing and community development needs. Ms. Boykan noted current projections indicate the City will receive $226,449.00 for 2003. Of those dollars, the City plans to spend $26,810.00 for human services activities, $16,926.00 for planning and administration; and $182,713.00 for capital projects. From the capital projects, Ms. Boykan indicated housing repair costs would be approximately $88,235.00. The total amount listed does not include any unspent funds from 2002 or previous years. LINDER MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER THE CDBG PASS THROUGH FUNDS; TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE FUNDS FOR PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES; TO ALLOCATE A PORTION TO HUMAN SERVICE ACTIVITIES; AND TO INDICATE AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $88,235.00 FOR THE HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM FOR 2003. The motion carried 7 -0. b. A resolution rejecting all bids for the Interurban Avenue Bridge Widening and Interurban Trail Projects A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE INTERURBAN AVENUE BRIDGE WIDENING AND INTERURBAN TRAIL BRIDGE PROJECT Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. Page 3 of 4 June 3, 2002 Jim Morrow indicated staff is in support of rejecting all bids submitted. The lowest bid was $186,000.00 over the engineer's estimate. To pay for the higher bid and associated increased contingency, the City would have to increase project funding by nearly $200,000.00. Mr. Morrow seeks permission to re- advertise the project after implementing any cost saving revisions and /or increasing the budget through anticipated, alternate funding sources. HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0. FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION 1491 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mullet Mayor Mullet reminded Council of an upcoming unveiling of a mural at Cascade View School. The Tukwila Arts Commission provided some of the money for the project. b. City Council Councilmember Joe Duffie reported attendance at a Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting last week and noted minutes are forthcoming. Mr. Duffle was summoned to jury duty today at the Regional Justice Facility in Kent. Councilmember Joan Hernandez attended the May 29 Northwest Area Foundation dinner meeting; and the May 30 Open House regarding an offer of citizenship classes for Tukwila Community members. Council President Simpson had no report. Councilmember Pam Carter attended the May 29 Value Pricing Conference and (later) Foster Community Club picnic; and the May 31 Valley Communication Center Open House. Ms. Carter also attended a video conference City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes (today) at Foster High School. Ian Mountcaster, World Affairs Council, acknowledged the Mayor's presence as well. She reminded those present of the June 5 hearing, at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, City Hall, concerning the City's petition to assume jurisdiction over Tukwila International Boulevard. Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended the May 31 Valley Communications Center dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. Councilmember Pamela Linder had no report. Councilmember David Fenton will attend the Tukwila Government Affairs Committee meeting on June 4, 2002. c. City Staff John McFarland reminded Council of the June 11 budget review meeting at 4:00 p.m., Tukwila Community Center, Teen Room. d. City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. e. Intergovernmental Lucy Lauterbach noted the State Legislature committees will meet throughout the summer in Olympia on various issues, such as water rights for Eastern Washington, etc. Specifically, Ms. Lauterbach noted the committee will discuss the potential for springboard elections in Washington State. Springboard elections eliminate a primary and general election for local offices. Instead, just one election is held and preferences for candidates are ranked in numerical order (1,2,3 and so on) by the voters. Next, Ms. Lauterbach noted that (at the Federal Level) on the President's desk is a bio- terrorism bill which concerns water. The bill notes that cities must figure out water system vulnerability and develop plans for responding to that vulnerability. The City of Tukwila is not required to act until 2004. MISCELLANEOUS: None. ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 p.m. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor k fya I A Robert H. Baker, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: June 17, 2002 Page 4 of 4 June 3, 2002