HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-03 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
March 3, 2003 7:00 p.m.
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.
Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Council President Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder,
Dave Fenton, and Richard Simpson.
OFFICIALS:
John McFarland, City Administrator; David St. Pierre, Asst. City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach; Council
Analyst; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, DCD Director; and Jane Cantu, City Clerk.
Arun Jhaveri, Highline Community College Trustee, and Priscilla Bell, Highline Community College
President updated the Council on the college's Strategic Plan and Impact Study. Jhaveri noted that
Highline Community College serves students from the south and southwest communities; however, due
the economic conditions and unemployment, it has become increasingly difficult for some students to
continue with their schooling. Dr. Bell reviewed a fact sheet on the economic impact of Highline
Community College on local communities which showed the community college as a very good
investment for the state. Following the review, Bell stated the college is facing difficult times as are
cities, schools, and all social service agencies. Bell requested the City's support for 1320 FTE's in the re-
training program whose funding has been cut from the governor's budget beginning in July. Additionally,
the 400 enrollments in the allied health programs also need support.
Another exciting undertaking is the Highline Community College and Central Washington University
Higher Education Center. This is a successful collaboration designed to expand higher education
opportunities to the residents of South King County. Through this partnership, the Higher Education
Center will offer time and place -bound students the opportunity to complete their education at the
associate, bachelor's or master's degree levels in a variety of fields. The construction funding for this
facility needs to be passed during this legislative session so those residents of South King County can be
offered upper division education.
Following the conclusion of Dr. Bell's presentation, Mayor Mullet said he would put together a letter of
support to send to the legislature.
CITIZEN COMMENTS:
Bill Tune, 13360 56 Ave. S... introduced himself as an associate of Jim Codiga. On behalf of Mr.
Codiga, Tune read from a prepared statement regarding an unresolved real estate, topsoil, and bark
transaction between Mr. Codiga and the City. At the conclusion of his statement, Mr. Tune announced
that an injunction would be filed against the fish habitat project because of the real estate, topsoil, and
bark transaction, unless these matters can be resolved before March 14, 2003.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre recommended the Council make no response at this time due to
the threatened litigation.
Mohamed Accord, thanked the Council for welcoming his Somali community into the city.
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Abdur Jama. also a Somali community member. thanked Council for meeting with them on
February 4 He expects another 500 Somalis will be coming to South King County. Jama told Council
he appreciates the support the City has shown his community.
Anna Bernhardt. 14241 59 Ave S. referred to the February 24 meeting presentation by Bill
Ptacek, King County Library System. Bernhardt stated again that she hopes the Tukwila library will stay
in the neighborhood whether or not it stays in the same building.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a) Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 242146 242399 in the amount of $2,661,614.22
b) Accept as complete Christensen road Water Line Extension completed by C.A. Goodman;
authorize release of retainage (final project cost: $48,072.19).
c) Accept as complete Sewage Lift Station No. 5 Pump (retrofit) completed by C.A.
Goodman; authorize release of retainage (final project cost: $98,564.10).
d) Accept as complete 2002 Outfall Repair Program contract completed by Nordic
Construction, Inc.; authorize release of retainage (final project cost: $122,311.11).
e) Accept as complete 2002 Overlay Program construction project completed by ICON
Materials, Inc.; authorize release of retainage (final project cost: $256,134.98).
f) Accept turnover of infrastructure from Huish Family Fun Center (value of infrastructure:
$37,045.).
DUFFIE MOVED, HERNANDEZ SECONDED, APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED. Motion carried as amended 7 0.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. An ordinance renewing a six -month moratorium within the area designated for Transit
Oriented Development (TOD).
FENTON MOVED, DUFFIE SECONDED; THE ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. Motion
carried 7 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the ordinance title.
FENTON MOVED, DUFFIE SECONDED; THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.
Council President Carter explained this ordinance was discussed at last week's Committee of the Whole
meeting. The only change to the ordinance from the draft last week is the final "Whereas" clause that
references the February 24 public hearing.
*Motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE Na 2014
b. A Resolution adopting Hartford Deferred Compensation Plan documents.
FENTON MOVED, DUFFIE SECONDED; THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. Motion
carried 7 -0.
Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre read the resolution title.
FENTON MOVED, DUFFIE SECONDED; THE RESOLUTION BE APPROVED AS READ.
As this issue was discussed at length at the February 24 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council had
no additional questions. Councilmember Linder referenced the "extraordinarily well done memo" from
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Linda Grage, Finance Specialist, that consolidated all the changes that had taken place since the last
contract was signed.
*Motion carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO, 1517
NEW BUSINESS:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Briefing
Steve Lancaster, DCD Director, reported the Growth Management Act (GMA) provides a method for
accepting and processing comprehensive land amendments. The GMA limits Comprehensive Plan
Amendments to once per year except under certain circumstances including emergencies or the initial
adoption of a sub area plan.
Lancaster introduced the following proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Council's
consideration:
Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to allow office uses in the Manufacturing Industrial
Center Heavy (MIC /H) zone.
This amendment was requested by the City Council in 2002.
Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to include Best Available Science, and other issues
per GMA requirements.
This amendment is required by the State of Washington and must be completed by September 2004.
Amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designation at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard
from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Office (0).
This amendment was requested by an individual property owner.
Lancaster reviewed the procedures for Council's review of the proposed amendments. Following their
consideration, Council may:
Refer the proposal as is to the Planning Commission for further review;
Modify the proposal and refer the planning Commission for further review;
Defer consideration until a later time; or
Reject the proposal
Adopt a proposed amendment;
Adopt a modified version of a proposed amendment; or
Reject the amendment.
Lancaster reviewed each proposal in depth and answered questions from Council.
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Any proposed amendments that are referred by the Council to the planning Commission will return to
Council for a final public hearing and a decision at a later date. At that point, Council may:
Lancaster noted a public meeting will take place on March 17, 2003 to receive input on the potential
amendments. After the public meeting, the City Council will decide which proposed amendments will be
forwarded to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Tukwila is also required to update its
Comprehensive plan to incorporate any changes which have been made to the Growth Management Act.
The deadline for adopting these changes was extended from late 2002 to December 1, 2004. Staff is
working on this review.
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REPORTS:
a) Mayor
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Mayor Mullet reported he handed over the gavel for the chairmanship of the Executive Board of Valley
Com to Pete Lewis for the next year; attended a Suburban Cities meeting on Potential Annexation Areas
(PAA's) attended the Economic Development quarterly meeting; attended the Foster Community Club
final meeting and dessert potluck; attended PSRC Executive Board meeting; attended the Regional Water
Quality meeting. Additionally, the Mayor reported he testified in Olympia today on the bill to give back
Highway 99 back to Tukwila. Coming up on March 4 a design charette with WSDOT; the Chamber's
Government Affairs luncheon, and an SCA meeting in the evening. Visioning meetings begin on March 5th
and start at 7 p.m. DARE graduation is March 6 at the Foster Performing Arts center. And, demolition
on the Foster clubhouse has begun. Mayor Mullet reported two more military activations last week
Keith King and Brendan Kerin, both from the Police Department. Lastly, Kristin Whisler was elected chair
of the Planning Commission, Russell Bradley is the new chair of the Arts Commission, and Joann
McManus is the new chair of the Parks Commission.
b) Council
Councilmember Duffie reported he visited the new SeaTac City Hall. He also reviewed the Finance
and Safety Committee agenda items.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the February 27 photo shoot at the golf course, and the tour of
the new SeaTac City Hall.
Council President Carter attended the Economic Development meting on February 26 visited the
new SeaTac City Hall; and the Cascade Water Alliance on February 28. Carter also reported the Foster
Community Club will donate the approximate $1,000 remaining in their treasury to the City and TCSC for
scholarships for summer camp and winter break camp. Any remaining funds will be donated for key
chains for the graduating Foster High seniors.
Councilmember Haaaerton reported his attendance at the Foster Community Club's final meeting; the
February 27 photo shoot at the Foster clubhouse; the SeaTac Open House on February 27; and the
annual business meeting of the Cascade Water Alliance.
Councilmember Linder had no report.
Councilmember Fenton reported he would attend the Government Affairs meeting on March 4 and the
Vehicle Theft Task Force meeting on March 5th.
Councilmember Simpson reported he would attend the Government Affairs meeting on March 4.
c) Staff
City Administrator No report
City Attorney No report
d) Legislative
Council Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach reported all non financial legislative bills must be out of committee on March 5th
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MISCELLANEOUS:
Councilmember Hernandez asked what is being done about the landscaping at the Family Fun Center.
They have never done anything with their landscaping. Mayor Mullet said he would find out what
property is owned by the state and what property belongs to the Family Fun Center.
Councilmember Fenton reported a vehicle theft at the Samara Apartments on 42 Ave. S. at 9:30 a.m.
on Sunday morning. In a separate incident, there was also a break -in at the apartments. The man
escaped, but the police got good fingerprints.
ADJOURNMENT
DUFFIE MOVED, CARTER SECONDED, THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 8:53 P.M.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
SL -vo.) VVVnniatl
e E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Date Minutes Approved: April 7, 2003
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