HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-18 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
7:00 p.m.
February 18, 2003
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Council President Pam Carter; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pamela Linder, Dave
Fenton and Richard Simpson.
SIMPSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER
HAGGERTON. The motion carried 6 -0.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; David St. Pierre,
Assistant City Attorney; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public
Works Director; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation and
Rick Still, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS:
Lodging Tax Advisory Board Tina Tufts Position #5
Ms. Tufts was present and introduced to Council.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO APPOINT TINA TUFTS TO THE LODGING TAX
ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #5. The motion carried 6 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Anna Bernhard. 14241— 59 Ave. So.. Tukwila, spoke against the "shabby" look of the guardrails in
her neighborhood. She asked if the City could sand blast them to improve their appearance. Especially
in need of work are those which are "coming up the hill" on 59 Avenue South.
Additionally, Ms. Bernhard spoke against the weeds that are growing on the property at the corner of
Interurban Avenue South and 58 Avenue South, across from the Riverside Inn. She intended to ask City
officials to send correspondence to the Southland Corporation requesting maintenance to the lot, yet
reported the recent receipt of correspondence informing her that an Italian delicatessen (Galliano,
formerly Sophia's) will be built on the lot. Another delicatessen, with the same name /owner, is located in
the McMicken Heights area. Ms. Bernhard is confident the property will now be properly maintained as
she has known the owner of the delicatessen for many years.
Mary Whitley, 11711 40 Ave. So., Tukwila thanked Councilmember Joe Duffie for his recent
assistance and direction on contacting the City's Code Enforcement Officer to handle issues of junk cars,
especially those with big fenders, in her neighborhood. The problems have been alleviated.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes February 3, 2003 Regular Meeting
b. Approval of Vouchers 241847 242145, in the amount of $913,867.78
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APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED;
PRESENTED. The motion carried 6 -0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Resolution extending medical benefits to dependents of employees called to 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
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1513
b. Resolution expressing intent to reimburse capital expenditures for Tukwila Village and
South Park Bridge Transfer
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
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1514
NEW BUSINESS:
a. Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign an agreement with Starfire Sports, establishing a
concessionaire agreement for the purposes of constructing improvements to and
operating activities at Fort Dent Park athletic facility (Discussion Only)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH STARFIRE, INC., A PRIVATE,
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE RECREATION FACILITIES
AT FORT DENT PARK
Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, presented this item to Council and noted Starfire Sports is
anxious to break ground at the Fort Dent Park site. Describing the City's partnership with Starfire as
"tremendous a Fort Dent Park Enhancement Master Plan is being prepared which will provide additional
soccer fields, synthetic turf, concession stands, indoor courts, internet /computer terminals and more.
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
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David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1515
b. Resolution authorizing repayment of loan to Key Bank and interfund loans to accomplish
repayment
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING INTERFUND LOANS TO THE HOTEL /MOTEL TAX FUND FROM THE
GENERAL AND ARTERIAL STREET FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,350,000.00;
AUTHORIZING THE REPAYMENT OF A $1,450,000.00 NOTE BY THE HOTEL /MOTEL TAX
FUND TO KEY BANK; AND SETTING REPAYMENT AND INTEREST CALCULATIONS
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported to Council the ultimate goal is to sell the land in question.
With interest rates being so low, this is a good opportunity to pay down the loans quickly.
Council President Carter reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Board is in full support of the proposed
action,
DUFFIE MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; READING OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
DUFFIE MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1516
c. Award bid for West Valley Highway /Strander Boulevard intersection improvements
project to R. W. Scott Construction Company in the amount of $439,034.87
FENTON MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AWARD A BID FOR THE WEST VALLEY
HIGHWAY /STRANDER BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO R. W.
SCOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $439,034.87. The motion carried 6 -0.
d. Authorize Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 with Entranco, for construction management
services on the West Valley Highway /Strander Boulevard Intersection Improvement
Project in the amount of $60,000.00
SIMPSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; AUTHORIZING MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 WITH ENTRANCO, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON
THE WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY STRANDER BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00. The motion carried 6 -0.
e. Award Asbestos Abatement Demolition contract to Wm. Dickson Co., in the amount of
$120,926.00 (including WSST) and authorizing a 10% contingency fee in the amount of
$12,092.00 for Foster Golf Links Clubhouse
HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AWARD AN ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND
DEMOLITION CONTRACT TO WM. DICKSON CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,926.00
(INCLUDING WSST) AND AUTHORIZE A 10% CONTINGENCY FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,092.00 FOR THE FOSTER FOSTER GOLF LINKS CLUBHOUSE. The motion carried 6 -0.
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REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet and Councilmembers gave kudos and congratulations to the Parks and Recreation staff
and those associated with Starfire Sports who have worked so diligently on the complicated agreement
discussed earlier this meeting. The Mayor called this a wonderful example of a public private partnership
where efforts were made on both sides.
Next, Mayor Mullet reported a recent meeting with Bill Ptacek from the King County Library Board.
Recent bond efforts were unsuccessful. Library staff is still committed to create a "mall library". Grant
monies are being sought for those efforts. Approximately $800,000.00 in grant monies has been
identified /located and may be used in connection with the mall effort.
Mayor Mullet then reported attendance at today's groundbreaking ceremony at the Tukwila International
Boulevard site. And, finally, the Mayor reported he and several Councilmembers would attend the
Association of Washington Cities Conference on February 19 and 20.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle raised concern (of a potential division of the City) over topics discussed at a
recent meeting with community members of the Somali population.
Councilmember Hernandez attended today's ground- breaking ceremony at the Tukwila International
Boulevard site. She then reported a weekend in Palm Springs and distributed pictures of a
Councilmember from that City (a friend of Ms. Hernandez) who received a "Star Dedication" on the Palm
Springs Walk of the Stars.
Council President Carter attended a recent Finance and Safety Committee meeting and reviewed the
agenda items from that meeting. Ms. Carter attended a February 12 Suburban Cities I. C. P. meeting and
spoke of a subsequent mailing of a work plan wherein issues of King County governance are the primary
focus.
Next, Ms. Carter spoke of an e-mail from Deb Eddy today wherein the Tri- Association Legislative
Proposal was discussed. A briefing will be held in Olympia on February 19 to discuss issues relative to
the proposal.
Finally, the Council President reported attendance to a Transportation Policy Board meeting. A final
decision on the distribution of $12.1 million federal monies will be made on February 27, at the Executive
Board meeting. The City of Tukwila stands to receive nearly $2 million of those funds if all goes
according to plan.
Councilmember Haggerton was absent.
Councilmember Linder gave kudos to the Parks Department for plantings along the Interurban Trail.
Additionally, she reported a Utilities Committee meeting will take place on February 19. Finally, Ms.
Linder noted responsible individuals are looking for $5,000.00 in donations for a 2003 Wildlife Habitat
Fair.
Councilmember Fenton had no report.
Councilmember Simpson attended a recent Highway 99 Action Committee meeting; this evening's
Finance and Safety Committee meeting and recent Chamber of Commerce business luncheon.
c. Staff
John McFarland had no report.
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d. City Attorney
David St. Pierre had no report.
e. Legislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach had no report.
ADJOURN:
8:45 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION; RECONVENE AND ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion
carried 6 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor It Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Date Minutes Signed: March 18, 2003
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