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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesSPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 10, 2003 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Calling the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and leading the Pledge of Allegiance was Pam Carter, Council President. COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: Present were Council President Pam Carter, and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, David Fenton and Richard Simpson. OFFICIALS: Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; John McFarland, City Administrator; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; and Alan Doerschel, Finance Director. Norman Abbott, Regional Growth and Transportation Strategies Manager Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) After distributing Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) folders containing information relative to ViSION 2020 Outreach, Norman Abbott invited all Councilmembers to the March 20 PSRC 2003 General Assembly, at the Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center. Items planned for the annual meeting include a business meeting, no -host social, dinner and VISION 2020 Awards presentation. The Puget Sound Regional Council is the regional transportation and growth planning coordinating agency for the central Puget Sound region of Washington State. The Regional Council serves as a forum for cities, counties, ports, transit agencies, tribes, and the State to work together on important regional issues. In addition to its own Interlocal Agreement, PSRC operates under the Federal Transportation Equity Act of the 21s Century (TEA -21), the Federal and State Clean Air Acts and the State Growth Management Act. Norman Abbott. PSRC Regional Growth and Transportation Strateaies Manager, appearing at the direction /request of the Growth Management Policy Board (GMPB), led Council through a review of PSRC roles and responsibilities and highlighted his work via a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The presentation included the purpose of this presentation which is the GMPB's desire to increase communication with jurisdictions containing regional growth centers. Mr. Abbott called Council's attention to reports contained in the folder, both related specifically to Tukwila. One features our Urban Growth Center (including a map, related data, and land uses); and the other features Tukwila's Manufacturing /Industrial Center. In our region, there are 21 Urban Growth Centers and eight Manufacturing /Industrial Centers. After providing an overview of this evening's presentation, Mr. Abbott reviewed each of the slides presented for Council review. Highlighting areas of responsibility pertaining to PSRC, Mr. Abbott reported on regional growth and transportation plans, targeting of federal transportation funds to priority projects, coordinating state, regional and local plans, collecting and analyzing regional data and serving as a forum for regional issues. If even a relatively modest percent of overall future growth can be attracted to these centers, the region would use urban land and public services more efficiently, eliminate significant numbers of automobile City of Tukwila Page 2 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes February 10, 2003 trips, enable more people to walk, bike and take transit to nearby destinations and reinforce their role as the framework for the regional transportation system. Also important to the Regional Growth Centers is the Transportation Improvement Program, the system available for allocating Federal funds through PSRC. In 2002, for the first time, Urban Centers were made a focus area for the distribution of these funds. The TIP process schedule is to call for projects in March 2004 with adoption of the TIP in September 2004. Although minor in Tukwila, a great majority of population growth, between 1995 and 2000, occurred in the region's Urban Growth area (UGA). In King County alone, there was a 95.3% population growth inside the UGA. (Source: Puget Sound Milestones) Other issues such as Center employment changes, Center Housing Unit Growth and work of the GMPB were discussed and shared. Also present, yet not speaking were Eli Cooper, Transportation Planning Director; and Rocky Piro, Principle Planner in Growth Strategies for PSRC. After discussion between Council, staff and Mr. Abbot it was clear Council strongly supports connecting the Urban Centers as a main priority. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. SPECIAL ISSUES: a. A resolution extending medical benefits to family members of personnel called to military active duty. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING EXTENDED MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES' DEPENDENTS AS A RESULT OF CITY EMPLOYEES BEING CALLED FOR ACTIVE DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. John McFarland, City Administrator, introduced the proposed resolution and noted it came about as a result of inquiry by Councilmembers at a recent meeting. The proposed resolution extends medical benefits to dependents of City employees activated for military service. In light of the current world climate, indications are that there is a potential for up to 10 employees to be activated in support of the impending Iraqi conflict. Mr. McFarland reported a similar resolution (Resolution 1475) was written and approved in 2001, which extended benefits to those activated "due to the results of the New York and Washington D.C. tragedies." Since that resolution was instance specific, staff believed it best to prepare a new resolution which is more generic in nature and supports "all United States military personnel who are called to active duty in support of the defense of our nation." Councilmembers spoke in favor of the proposed resolution. Mr. McFarland reported speaking with and receiving appreciation from those potentially affected City staff members who may be activated. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE FEBRUARY 18 REGULAR MEETING. b. A resolution regarding capital expenditures in connection with the Tukwila Village project and the South Park Bridge Transfer to King County from proceeds of a future borrowing A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE TUKWILA VILLAGE PROJECT AND THE SOUTH PARK BRIDGE TRANSFER TO KING COUNTY FROM PROCEEDS OF A FUTURE BORROWING City of Tukwila Page 3 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes February 10, 2003 Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported this as a housekeeping item which is required to allow bond proceeds to reimburse expenditures made prior to a bond sale. The 2003 budget includes bond proceeds for three separate funds (golf course, arterial streets and facilities). The City is waiting until June 2003 before the Bond Issue is executed. In spite of the fact the City has short term funds of $3.5 million for the Golf Course construction, a Federal statute requires a resolution to be executed within 60 days after any such expenditures are made declaring all expenditures to be reimbursed from bond proceeds. The City paid $3 million to King County for the South Park Bridge in January 2003 and expenditures for Tukwila Village will be made soon. It is important to note the proposed resolution was reviewed and approved by the City's Bond Counsel, Foster Pepper. They report it meets the requirements of the Federal statute. Mr. Doerschel reported he anticipates using internal borrowing to cover the 5 -year note ($1,450,000.00) for the property purchase in 1998 (by Hotel /Motel Fund). This will utilize the ending fund balance and general fund as well as the 104 fund. The 101 fund will pay off the note. Tourism and Marketing funds will pay $100,000.00 of the note, leaving a balance of $1,350,000.00. That remaining balance will be covered by the general /104 fund. The Lodging Tax fund will pay those two funds' lost interest and will re -pay the principal on an annual basis, to be determined by the Lodging Tax Advisory Board and the City Council. Finally, when the property is sold, all parties will be made whole. COUNCIL CONSENSUS EXISTED TO FORWARD THIS ITEM TO THE FEBRUARY 18 REGULAR MEETING. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported attendance to a recent Tukwila Government Affairs Committee meeting and the February 7 City staff retreat at the Museum of Flight. Meetings for the coming week were provided and will be reported after attendance and /or the actual meeting. The Mayor met (today) with members from Starfire Sports. The City is close to a draft agreement for the Fort Dent (Sports) Park. Starfire will spend $6 million on developing soccer fields, etc. at Fort Dent Park and will receive a 40 -year concessionaire agreement. More information will follow at the February 18 Regular meeting. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie attended the recent Pastors' Prayer Summit and the Equity Diversity Commission Dinner at the Marwa Restaurant with members of the Somali community. Councilmember Hernandez attended the February 4 Utilities Committee meeting and the February 6 Equity Diversity Commission Dinner at the Marwa Restaurant. Council President Carter met with staff from the State Auditor's Office regarding the City's 2002 audit. She attended the Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting and spoke at the February 7 City staff retreat at the Museum of Flight. While many meetings are forthcoming, they will be reported post occurrence. Finally, Ms. Carter spoke of a letter which has been written and signed (to members of the 11 and 37th legislative districts) speaking in support of the annexation reform bill. Councilmember Haggerton reported attendance to the February 5 ACC Executive Committee meeting. There, it was determined the ACC Board would respond (one time only) to the Des Moines City Council regarding comments /allegations or accusations made by a particular Councilmember. Said response will be hand carried and read into the record at the February 13 Des Moines City Council meeting. Councilmember Linder attended the February 4 Utilities Committee meeting and the February 6 Equity Diversity Commission Dinner with the Somali community members. Ms. Linder, for clarification, provided an update to the February 4 Utilities Committee minutes. City of Tukwila Page 4 of 4 City Council Committee of Whole Minutes February 10, 2003 Councilmember Fenton attended the recent Pastors' Prayer Summit at Tukwila City Hall. He also reported a Vehicle Task Force meeting on February 12. Councilmember Simpson attended the Pastors' Prayer Summit and the Equity Diversity Commission dinner on February 6. He also chaired this evening's Transportation Committee meeting. John McFarland reported a successful City staff retreat on February 7. A bill was recently introduced at the Senate on the turnback of Highway 99 A codicil to the bill noted the turnback would happen once 509 was completed. Mr. McFarland has worked with our lobbyist and staff from Margarita Prentice's office to "fix this" and to have a companion bill introduced at the House this week. This matter will be back on track at the time the bill is introduced. d. City Attorney Neither Bob Noe nor his designee was present. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach had no report. MISCELLANEOUS: The Mayor reported the availability of Mark Twain tickets for the February 20 performance. Proceeds, post expenses of nearly $3,000.00, go to the Tukwila Food Bank. Mr. Haggerton elaborated on his report regarding the Des Moines Councilmember's comments on ACC issues. He noted the need to set the record straight "once and only once." 8:28 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; SIMPSON SECONDED; TO RECESS THE COW MEETING AND CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. The motion carried 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:28 p.m. 8:30 p.m. ADJOURN: c. Staff Property Acquisition Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) 20 Minutes or Less Executive session began. Executive session ended. 8:30 p.m. COUNCIL PRESIDENT CARTER ADJOURNED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION, RECONVENED AND ADJOURNED THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE MEETING. Cpl (41-&.-/ Pam Carter, Council President Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Date Minutes Signed: February 18, 2003