HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-16 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
December 16, 2002 7:00 p.m.
Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. was Mayor Steven M. Mullet.
ROLL CALL:
Calling the roll of Council was Jane Cantu, City Clerk. Present were Council President Richard Simpson;
and Councilmembers Joe Duffie; Joan Hernandez; Jim Haggerton; Pam Linder; and Dave Fenton.
SIMPSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER PAM
CARTER, OUT OF TOWN ON BEREAVEMENT LEAVE. The motion carried 6 -0.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator (7:10 p.m.); Bob Noe,
City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Steve Lancaster, Director of
Community Development; Jim Morrow; Public Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Director of Finance; and
Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Appointments to Boards and Commissions:
1. ARTS COMMISSION Brian Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy was present and introduced by John McFarland.
LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN KENNEDY TO THE
ARTS COMMISSION, POSITION #1, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE 12- 31 -06.
The motion carried 6 -0.
2. EQUITY DIVERSITY COMMISSION
a. Jonathan Joseph
Although not present, Mr. Joseph, a sophomore at Foster High School, is replacing his mother on this
commission.
FENTON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; THE APPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN JOSEPH TO
THE EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, POSITION #3, TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM,
ENDING 07- 31 -03. The motion carried 6 -0.
b. Verna Griffen
Introduced by Lucy Lauterbach, Ms. Griffen is a paralegal in the area of Immigration and Naturalization
services.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; THE APPOINTMENT OF VERNA GRIFFEN TO THE
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, POSITION #7, TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM,
ENDING 07- 31 -05. The motion carried 6 -0.
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c. Byron Saunders
Introduced by Ms. Lauterbach, Mr. Saunders is a long -time volunteer within the City and is glad to be a
part of the Commission.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; THE APPOINTMENT OF BYRON SAUNDERS TO THE
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION, POSITION #9; WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE 07- 31 -05.
The motion carried 6 -0.
3. LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD Arthur McCammon
Although not present, Mr. Doerschel noted that Mr. McCammon is one of the original Library Advisory
Board members and wishes to continue.
LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR MCCAMMON TO THE
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #1, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE 12- 31 -04.
The motion carried 6 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Jessie Richardson. 4632 South 148 Street, Tukwila, informed Council of an October 30 incident
wherein King County Animal Control took her family dog into custody, after being found outside the
fenced yard. The breed of the dog was in question (wolf hybrid or not) and the dog was ordered to
remain in the care of King County until such a determination was made. Wolf hybrid dogs are not
allowed within King County. After days of missed work, traveling from vets to others knowledgeable in
the field of dog breeds, Internet review, hiring an attorney and appealing the matter, it was ordered the
dog be returned to the Richardson home. It was found not to have been a wolf hybrid.
Ms. Richardson spoke of concern for others who might not be able to afford an attorney when such an
incident arose. She spoke with a desire to "see change" in this area by the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA:
LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
The motion carried 6 -0.
BID AWARD:
a. Approval of Minutes November 18 and December 2 Regular Meetings
b. Approval of Vouchers 240416- 240773, in the amount of $1,982,219.48
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a renewal contract with 3H Cable Consultants, in the amount
of $11,551.00, for Consultant Services in 2003
d. Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Cascade Water Alliance
Award a contract to R. W. Scott Construction Company in the amount of
$6,844,847.17, for construction of the Tukwila International Boulevard Street
Improvement Phase I Project (South 152 to South 138 Street)
Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, asked Council to award the construction contract for the Phase I work
of the Tukwila International Boulevard project. The current value (total project costs) is $9,167,332.00;
while the total budget dollars available (from all sources) are $8,680,800.00; leaving a deficit of
$486,532.00.
Mr. Morrow assured Council he would continue his recent efforts to negotiate options for reducing the
budget deficit mentioned above. Such negotiations may take place with Seattle City Light and /or Puget
Sound Energy (Natural Gas) and Qwest. After questioning items relative to tree planting and
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undergrounding, Council spoke in favor of awarding the contract and urged Mr. Morrow to do what was
possible to narrow the budget deficit to its lowest possible number.
LINDER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO R. W. SCOTT
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,844,847.17, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENT PHASE I PROJECT (SOUTH
152 TO SOUTH 138 STREET). The motion carried 6 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. 2003 Budget 2003 -2008 Financial Planning Model /CIP
1. Proposed Ordinance adopting the 2003 Annual Budget
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILIZY
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2008
2. Proposed Resolution approving the 2003 -2008 Financial Planning Model Capital
Improvement Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2003 -2008 FINANCIAL PLANNING
MODEL AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL
GOVERNMENT AND THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY
TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed resolution.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS
READ. The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1510
b. Proposed Ordinance levying general taxes for 2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, LEVYING THE GENERAL TAXES FOR THE CITY OF
TUKWILA IN KING COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2003, ON ALL PROPERTY, BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL, IN
SAID CITY WHICH IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PAYING SUFFICIENT REVENUE TO CARRY ON THE SERVICES OF THE
SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS OF SAID CITY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AS
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REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY
TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
READ. The motion carried 6 0,
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2009
NEW BUSINESS:
a. A PROPOSED ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FIXED ASSET MINIMUM TO $5,000.00
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1817, AS CODIFIED AT
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 3.46., TO INCREASE THE FIXED ASSET
MINIMUM TO $5,000.00; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY
TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
City Attorney Bob Noe read the title of the proposed ordinance.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
READ. The motion carried 6 0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2010
b. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TWO NEW PETTY CASH FUNDS; AND
INCREASING A CHANGE FUND AND A PETTY CASH FUND
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING TWO NEW PETTY CASH FUNDS;
INCREASING A CHANGE FUND AND A PETTY CASH FUND; AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1420
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, explained the need for the new petty cash funds arise as a result of
recently acquiring a swimming pool from King County and serving as fiscal agent for the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team. Petty cash allowances for the pool will be $500.00 and the change fund allocation
will be $200.00. As it relates to the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team, the petty cash fund will be
$300.00, and the police investigation amount shall be fixed at $15,000.00.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY
TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS
READ.*
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Reviewing the proposed resolution with Council, Mr. Doerschel noted the need to amend the final
whereas clause from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00 in addition to changing Section 2, Police Investigation
(VNET) amount from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AMEND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY
CHANGING THE FINAL WHEREAS CLAUSE AMOUNT FROM $12,000.00 TO $15,000.00 IN
ADDITION TO CHANGING SECTION 2, POLICE INVESTIGATION (VNET) AMOUNT FROM
$12,000.00 TO $15,000.00. The motion to amend carried 6 -0.
*The main motion (to approve the proposed resolution) as amended, carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1511
c. POTENTIAL SECURE COMMUNITY TRANSITION FACILITY SITE (DISCUSSION ONLY)
While Steve Lancaster distributed notebooks of information to Council, John McFarland noted this issue
was raised at today's King County Council meeting. A public meeting has been set for December 19, at
Tyee High School, in SeaTac, and will be sponsored by Julia Patterson and members of the 33
Legislative District.
Mr. Lancaster reported on a December 4 Press Release which named three potential sites for a secure
community transitional facility. In view of the fact no permanent decision will be made by the State on
final site selection until next spring, the City has taken steps (via Public Disclosure Requests to DSHS) to
perform their own "peer review" on the matter. Mr. Lancaster and staff are interested in learning how
the State agency came to decide upon the three sites, one being within the Tukwila Valley South
Potential Annexation Area.
Mr. Lancaster answered inquiries from Council on issues such as sewer hook -ups, power, property
options, and future public meetings and /or hearings.
It was reported that in addition to the December 19 public meeting, two future public hearings have been
set on January 22, 2003 and February 20, 2003, from 7 -9 p.m. These meetings are to be sponsored by
DSHS. Mayor Mullet encouraged all Councilmembers to attend the 12/19/02 meeting as well as those
scheduled in the coming months.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet noted that with the withdrawal of the number one applicant for the City Administrator
position, the City must re -start the process in finding a new City Administrator. In the meantime, Mr.
McFarland agreed to continue on to ensure continuity and a smooth transition.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle reported a December 17 Community Affairs and Parks Committee.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the December 10 Community Affairs and Parks Committee
meeting and the December 13 holiday luncheon sponsored by the Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce.
Council President Simpson attended the December 13 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting and the
December 13 holiday luncheon sponsored by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce.
Councilmember Carter was absent.
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Councilmember Haggerton attended the December 10 Annual Firemen's Pension Board meeting, the
December 11 Cascade Water Alliance Board of Directors Meeting and subsequent Suburban Cities
Association meeting, and the December 16 Finance and Safety Committee meeting.
Councilmember Linder had no report.
Councilmember Fenton had no report.
c. Staff
John McFarland, City Administrator, and Bob Noe, City Attorney, shared photographs related to a
Tukwila residence property with very serious code violations. At the property in question, 17 people are
reported to have been living within houses, cars, barns and other undesirable areas on the property. All
are reported to be paying rent. Several agencies became involved with this matter due to the
seriousness of the offenses. No work has been permitted in spite of new construction, tenant
improvements, electrical violations, etc. The residence was immediately red tagged as a dangerous
building and all tenants were ordered off the property. City officials today obtained a temporary
restraining order, thus allowing no entry onto the property or within the premises. A December 27 date
has been set for a preliminary injunction and related issues.
Finally, Mr. McFarland reported the King County Park, Pool and Bridge issues were settled at today's King
County Council meeting.
d. City Attorney had no further report from that which was given with Mr. McFarland.
e. Legislative Analyst
Ms. Lauterbach had no report.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Council President Simpson spoke in favor of the City acquiring new buses (like the ACCESS buses) for
senior citizen transportation to and from the Tukwila Community Center. Looking for comfort, better
accommodation, easier entry and seating, Mr. Simpson reported there are currently too many seniors
being "packed" onto the buses and noted seniors are not able to comfortably "climb over" the seats to
reach their own seat.
Noting a year marked with tough decisions and much hard work, Mayor Mullet thanked those in
attendance for their assistance and support.
ADJOURNMENT:
8:43 p.m. HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR
MEETING. The motion carried 6 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Date Minutes Approved: January 6. 2003
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk