HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-17 Regular MinutesCALL 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.
OFFICIALS:
Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; 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; Keith Haines, Chief of Police; and Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk.
CITIZEN COMMENT:
CONSENT AGENDA:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
June 17, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Curt Treadwell. 4255 South 160 Street. Tukwila. brought forth a written statement related to "ongoing problems"
surrounding Crestview Park. Mr. Treadwell noted several areas of concern which he and neighbors would like
addressed, such as fencing, noise /permitted parties, flexible park hours, dogs and police response time to telephone
inquiries. Mr. Treadwell spoke in favor of having these items addressed. Councilmember Hernandez suggested
forwarding this item to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on June 18.
Anthony Woods Joseph Farnsworth were introduced by Councilmember Joe Duffle as Junior City
Councilmembers. A third member was unable to be present.
a. Approval of Minutes June 3 Regular; June 10 Special
b. Approval of Vouchers 236653- 236980, in the amount of 5,020.139.25
c. Accept as complete the 2001 Overlay Program Construction Contract with ICON Materials, Inc.;
authorize release of retainage.
d. Accept as complete Southcenter Parkway /So. 168 St. Intersection Improvements contract with
Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc.; authorize release of retainage.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA; AS PRESENTED. The
motion carried 7 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Mullet introduced the memorandum of agreement and began taking citizen comment on the issue. Of the 23
citizens who addressed the City Council, the following spoke in favor of the City entering into the memorandum of
agreement:
Kay Farrell 4325 So. 239 Place Kent
Randy Johnson 13820 NE 65 Street #556 Redmond
Craig Keller 4445 53 Ave. SW Seattle
Michael Richmond 1754 So. Horton Seattle
Shelley Hawkins 211 Pine Street Seattle
Kevin Shivley 1617 Boyleston Ave. Seattle
Richard Korplowski 131 Bellevue Ave. No. Seattle
Julia Patterson King County Councilmember Sound Transit Board Member
The remainder of the speakers spoke in opposition of the City entering into the memorandum of agreement.
Speakers were:
Allen Ekberg
George Curtis
a. Memorandum of Agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila relating to the Central Link
Light Rail Tukwila Freeway Route
4920 So. 161
4551 33 Ave. So.
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Michael J. West 14864 Tuk. Int. Blvd. Tukwila
Ruth Korkowski 2615 So. De Lappe Place Seattle
Tom Heller 13339 22 Ave. NE Seattle
Anna Bernhard 14241 59 Ave. So. Tukwila
59 Mike Fatheringill 8255 SE 59 Mercer Island
Ruth Gibbs 1544 Union Ave. NE Renton
Hal Cooper Not provided Kirkland
John Brands 8251 SE 26 Mercer Island
Jake Soloman 7224 1 Ave. NW Seattle
Maggi Fimia 729 No. 148 Shoreline Former King County Councilmember
Joanne McManus 5610 So. 133 Tukwila
Arlene White 4814 So. 144 Tukwila
Dennis Robertson 16038 48 Ave. So. Tukwila
After allowing all citizens to comment, Mayor Mullet then called for Council deliberation on the proposed
memorandum of agreement.
FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUND TRANSIT AND THE CITY OF TUKWILA RELATING TO THE CENTRAL LINK
LIGHT RAIL TUKWILA FREEWAY ROUTE. Discussion ensued.
In order of seating placement, all Councilmembers provided personal viewpoints on the proposed memorandum of
agreement and justification for the way each intended to vote.
*To ensure reporting accuracy and to avoid a division of the assembly, Mayor Mullet called for a roll call vote.
Councilmember Duffle No
Councilmember Hernandez No
Council President Simpson No
Councilmember Carter Yes
Councilmember Haggerton No
Councilmember Linder Yes
Councilmember Fenton No
With a vote of 5 opposed and 2 in favor, the City Council voted in opposition to entering into the proposed
Memorandum of Agreement between Sound Transit and the City of Tukwila relating to the Central Link Light
Rail Tukwila Freeway Route.
8:40 p.m. Mayor Mullet called a brief recess.
8:55 p.m. Mayor Mullet reconvened the meeting.
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b. Authorize mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for Design and Implementation of the
Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration (TCSC).
HAGGERTON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE TUKWILA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
COLLABORATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; WHICH INCLUDES THE CITY SERVING AS THE
HIRING AND FISCAL AGENT FOR THE TASK OF RECRUITING AND CONTRACTING WITH A DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT. The motion carried 7 -0.
c. Two Resolutions authorizing application for grant funding assistance to the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation (IAC):
1) A resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for a wildlife and recreation
project known as Codiga Farm Park.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A WASHINGTON
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP) PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS
CODIGA FARM PARK TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR
RECREATION (IAC) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A.15 RCW, ACQUISITION OF
HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS
Bruce Fletcher Parks and Recreation Director, spoke in favor of Council moving forward with the grant application
only if the Corps funding can be used as the City's match for grant funding, saving the City $100,000.00.
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FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE 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.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, AS READ*
Discussion ensued regarding a preferred option as it relates to applying for the IAC grants, in hopes of receiving
funds for the CIP approved projects.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; MOVED TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO INCLUDE FAVORING
OPTION 1 (MOVING FORWARD WITH THE GRANT APPLICATION ONLY IF THE CORPS FUNDING CAN BE
USED AS THE CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE GRANT FUNDING PROJECT, SAVING THE CITY
$100,000.00).
*Vote on the motion to amend the main motion carried 7 -0.
*Vote on the main motion, as amended, carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1493
2) A resolution authorizing application for funding for funding assistance for the Showalter
Field Lights
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A WASHINGTON
WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROJECT (WWRP) TO BE KNOWN AS SHOWALTER
FIELD LIGHTS AND TURF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE
FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (IAC) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 791.15 RCW,
ACQUISITION OF HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS
Once again addressing options while applying for the IAC grants, Bruce Fletcher spoke in favor of moving forward
with the grant application for both Showalter Field Lights and Turf Improvements, and to use the $100,000.00 saved
from the Codiga Farms IAC grant, only if funding can be used for the City's match. This would result in no extra City
money being spent and would allow maximum use of funding for projects.
FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON 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.
LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, AS READ, AND TO
APPLY FOR THE SHOWALTER FIELD LIGHTS AND TURF IMPROVEMENTS, USING THE $100,000.00 SAVED
FROM THE CODIGA FARMS IAC GRANT, IF FUNDING CAN BE USED FOR THE CITY'S MATCH. The motion
carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1492
NEW BUSINESS:
A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE TUKWILA LIBRARY, MINKLER SHOPS
AND MISCELLANEOUS EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
REJECTING ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR THE TUKWILA LIBRARY, MINKLER SHOPS
AND MISCELLANEOUS EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECTS
LINDER MOVED; HAGGERTON 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.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, AS READ. The
motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NUMBER 1494
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REPORTS:
a. Mayor Mullet
Mayor Mullet attended the State Building Code Council meeting on June 14 and will attend the AWC Conference on
June 19 -21, 2002. The Mayor also announced the sending of correspondence (today) to Governor Gary Locke
relative to the Citrus Longhorned Beetle situation in Tukwila.
b. City Council
Councilmember Joe Duffie announced a Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on June 18 at 5:15 p.m.
and his personal vacation will begin Monday, June 24.
Councilmember Joan Hernandez had no report.
Council President Simpson reported a Utilities Committee meeting on June 18 at 5:00 p.m. as well as the
Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting the same evening, at 5:15 p.m.
Councilmember Pam Carter attended the Suburban Cities Association dinner and related ICP meeting June 12; a
Transportation Policy Review Board meeting on June 13; and Foster High School Graduation on June 14. Ms. Carter
will also attend the AWC Conference June 19 -21.
Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended a Cascade Water Alliance meeting on June 12 and the Finance and
Safety Committee meeting earlier this evening. He announced a City Council Committee of Whole and City Council
Special meeting for Monday, June 24, 2002.
Councilmember Pamela Linder had no report.
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Councilmember David Fenton announced a Utilities Committee meeting on June 18 and an Apartment Manager's
Network meeting on June 20 at Noon.
c. City Staff
Rhonda Berry had no report.
d. City Attorney
Bob Noe had no report.
e. Intergovernmental
Lucy Lauterbach had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Appreciation was expressed by an audience member for a recent proclamation honoring Ila Pfiefer after her passing.
In addition to the proclamation, the flag was flown at half -staff on Saturday, June 15. Ms. Pfiefer was a long -time
volunteer for the City of Tukwila.
Councilmember Haggerton encouraged continued, open communication from Mayor and City Administration as it
relates to potential fall -out from this evening's meeting; especially with regard to the Sound Transit Memorandum of
Agreement.
ADJOURNMENT:
9:40 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Robert H. Baker, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Approved: June 24, 2002