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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-17 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers City Hall March 17, 2003 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Barbara Saxton, Recording Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Pam Carter; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, and Dave Fenton. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD SIMPSON. The motion carried 6 -0. OFFICIALS: John McFarland, City Administrator; Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator; Bob Noe, City Attorney; Barbara Saxton, Acting Deputy City Clerk; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Frank Iriarte, Acting Public Works Director; Brian Shelton, City Engineer; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Lynn Miranda and Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planners, Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; and Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Stuart Jenner Hiahline Citizens for Schools Not present at first call of the item. See New Business, item (g). b. Council Chambers /Municipal Court Uparade (J. W. TelTronics, Inc. and Frank Iriarte, Acting Public Works Director) Frank Iriarte reported staff has reviewed several alternatives to upgrading Council Chambers /Municipal Court, including short-term and immediate fixes; yet determined a better scope of review included the entire room as a whole; (e.g., electronics, electrical system, equipment requirements, and set -up). Key for the City Council is a way to see and hear Microsoft PowerPoint and other video presentations. Also considered was an easier way for the audience to see and hear those same presentations. Important to this issue is the configuration of Council Chambers (i.e., having a presenter's back to the audience while speaking at the podium should be corrected). The sound system currently in chambers is marginal at best. Therefore, corrections are a must. A design which will work in a multi functional mode is required. This is essential for Court, the Council, and the Planning Commission. Stan Holt J. W. TelTronics, Inc., was introduced and distributed a handout (of his Microsoft PowerPoint presentation). Mr. Holt reiterated Mr. Iriarte's comments and noted the existing system is outdated, doesn't work properly and is inadequate to the current needs of the room. To better serve the needs of the Council and Court, Mr. Holt reported the audio system must be fixed /updated; a display computer and video sources must be installed which are scalable for likely future upgrades and all facets of the projects should be cost effective. Reporting on City Council special requirements (mic cuing system, presentation support, individual displays for each Councilmember and Mayor at the dais and audio recording of proceedings), Court special requirements (evidence and media presentation, laptop display compatibility for the Judge, video City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes arraignment /deposition system, audio recording of proceedings, improved, streamlined day -to -day operations), Mr. Holt presented a baseline proposal for the Council and the Court. As it relates to the Council, Mr. Holt's baseline proposal for a projection /display system includes a 2- screen /projector solution; and seven 15" VGA monitors; a multisync monitor for the Judge /Mayor; and a monitor for the City Clerk /Bailiff. The stated objectives for the sound system upgrade are to replace existing gallery audio system components, adding of sound system for the dais, providing overflow audio feeds to the lobby and to the Police Department (to accompany existing security camera feeds). Gooseneck microphones will be added (with cuing buttons) to the Judge's /Mayor's seat, at the podium and witness stand. Wireless microphones are suggested for use in the court (defense attorney, prosecutor) and Council (City Clerk, City Attorney and City Administrator). Features of the suggested sound system include integrated program audio of playback material for computer audio, VHS, DVD /CD's, CAN /Cable, and auxiliary inputs. Equipment locations and visualizations were provided for Council review. Before closing, Mr. Holt noted optional upgrades include building the system infrastructure which can easily lead to City TV Channel in the future, creating lobby overflow video feed, integration of the Court's VTEL video conferencing system and CCTV camera upgrade to a Cable Channel quality camera. A question and answer session ensued between Council and Mr. Holt. In the end, Mr. Iriarte reminded Council monies are not currently available for the proposed upgrades. Additionally he noted the next step in this process is to gather a list of essential equipment desired /required by the Council. From there prices will be determined and another presentation will be made. For further discussion and to shape recommendations, the item was referred to the Utilities Committee. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of Minutes February 18 Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers 242400 242698, in the amount of $1,264,905.61 c. Accepta Turnover of curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and 12 -inch storm drainage system as part of the development of Grand Central Casino DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. The motion carried 6 -0. OLD BUSINESS: Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments Public Meetino Format Page 2 of 9 March 17, 2003 Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, reported this public meeting is required to consider the comprehensive plan amendments for 2003. Proposed are three amendments and associated code changes; two of which are staff initiated; and a community member filed the remaining item. L02 -062 L02 -063 (Comprehensive Plan amendments and associated Zoning Code amendments) would allow office uses in the MIC /H area of Tukwila. Council was briefed on this issue on March 3, 2003. Mr. Lancaster then reviewed five points (of discussion) by Council believed important to be forwarded to the Planning Commission. The five points (by way of potential direction to the Commission) are: 1. Changes to the MIC /H policies should recognize existing office uses as permitted in order to avoid non conforming use problems. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 17, 2003 2. If additional stand -alone office development is allowed, the size, location and other limitations should be considered in order to appropriately protect the industrial land base. 3. It's important to avoid changes that may jeopardize the area's MIC /H designation under both the County-wide planning policies and Puget Sound Regional Council's policies, as they evolve. 4. Height limitations must be reviewed and considered existing in the area by virtue of the King County International Airport location. 5. The Commission should review ways to discourage inappropriate subdivision of land where lots are too small for their intended uses. L02 -064 and L02 -065 (Comprehensive Plan amendments and associated Zoning Code amendments) would update our sensitive areas ordinance to meet State requirements for Best Available Science. While there is no specific proposal, staff is developing potential changes to the Zoning Code. L02 -067 and L02 -068 (Comprehensive Plan rezone [mapping] amendments) would amend designation at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Office (0). Questions and answers took place between Council and Mr. Lancaster. Eric LaBrie, Barahausen Engineers, on behalf of Eric Robb, annlicant, was present to answer any questions of Council. Councilmember Carter asked how long Mr. Robb has owned the property in question. Applicant Eric Robb purchased the three separate tax lots in 1996 and 1997. Eric Robb, annlicant. 6550 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, answered inquiries about tax lots, easements, survey stakes and property lines. Shaunta Hyde, Boeina Co., P. O. Box 3707, Seattle,, read a letter into the record as it relates to L02 -062 and L02 -063. Correspondence reported Boeing had intended (in the early '90's) to redevelop its properties in the Duwamish Corridor with a mix of engineering, laboratory, developmental manufacturing and office uses, in a campus -style setting. An Environmental Impact Statement, Memorandums of Agreement and an implemented Mitigation Package accompanied that plan. For a variety of reasons, the vision never came to pass. While Boeing maintains a large and vibrant presence in the corridor, they no longer anticipate the density or intensity of development envisioned in 1992. That being the case, Boeing now views their holdings in the Duwamish Corridor in a different light. Allowing stand -alone office use would provide the MIC /H area an economic boost, yet would not open the area to a broader variety of commercial use, intensity or traffic. Based upon those facts, Boeing supports the proposed amendments and agrees that a combination of Alternatives B and D represent a good balance for the future. CITIZEN COMMENT: Anna Bernhard. 14241 59 Avenue South, Tukwila, asked if two homes were still in the area relative to Mr. Robb's application. Mr. Robb answered in the affirmative. Council then discussed the proposed amendments and received clarification from staff where necessary. HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO REMAND ALL ITEMS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION.* Additional discussion took place with respect to potential review and /or direction for the Planning Commission. *The motion carried 6 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes NEW BUSINESS: Page4of9 March 17, 2003 a. Authorize Mayor to sign Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 02 -015 with Asset Analvtics in the amount of $38,758.00 to accommodate an expanded Scope of Work LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 02 -015 WITH ASSET ANALYTICS IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,758.00, TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF WORK.* John McFarland reported receipt of a telephone call from the Tukwila School District seeking the City's assistance in finding a way to secure connectivity between the administration building and their temporary building (on City of Tukwila property). Cost of the proposed assistance would amend the contract to a total of $42,458.00. The City is in favor of the proposal as it would provide "a value of that asset in the ground." Thus, when the City moves forward with the connectivity project, it will have "some fiber in the ground already." The School District has agreed to provide $1,500.00 to the project, thus, City Administration is asking Council to amend the proposed figure from $38,758.00 to $42,458.00. David Luman, Asset Analvtics, reported efficiencies in doing this project now if we look forward to deploying fiber in the future. If the contract is approved at this meeting, people will be "on the ground tomorrow to begin the project..." as well as the audit of the Central Business District which will begin Wednesday, March 19. LINDER AGREED TO AMEND HER OWN MOTION, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SECONDER; TO READ AS A NEW MAIN MOTION... NEW MAIN MOTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 02 -015 WITH ASSET ANALYTICS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,458.00, TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF WORK. The motion carried 6 -0. b. Authorize proposed reallocation of surplus CDBG funds to the desian phase of Cascade View Drainage Improvement project Councilmember Hernandez reported this item was considered at a recent Community Affairs and Parks agenda. There, it was reported a surplus of $16,681 in CDBG fund was available for reallocation. It was suggested the funds could be applied to the design phase of the Cascade View Drainage Improvement project. HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE REALLOCATION OF SURPLUS CDBG FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,681.00, AND APPLY THEM TO THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE CASCADE VIEW DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.* Discussion ensued. Councilmember Haggerton, at the previously mentioned Community Affairs Parks Committee meeting, spoke in favor of Council reviewing a list of qualified projects any time in the future when surplus funds may be available. Ms. Boykan asked if the list should appear any time there is a surplus or only when a minimum amount of dollars are surplus. Noting surplus amounts vary from year to year, Ms. Boykan stated the difficulty in reporting what the amounts may be. Other options for these dollars, in terms of existing projects, would have been the King County Housing Repair program (not recommended as unspent dollars [from 2002] still exist) or the Minor Home Repair Program (again, not recommended as additional dollars have been allocated to that fund). As such, there were no existing capital projects believed to merit receipt of the unspent, surplus dollars in question; thus, the proposed re- allocation. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Council thanked Ms. Boykan for a clarification on the restrictions associated with re- allocating funds on capital improvement projects. Additionally, she reported it is easier to apply the unspent funds to existing projects, currently being funded. *The motion to authorize reallocation of the surplus CDBG funds, in the amount of $16,681.00, and apply them to the design phase of the Cascade View Drainage Improvement project carried 6 -0. c. Authorize Mavor to sian contracts related to Tukwila Urban Center/Transit- Oriented Development (Phase II). 1) Freedman Tung Bottomley in the amount of $352,338.14 for urban design HERNANDEZ MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH FREEDMAN TUNG AND BOTTOMLEY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $352,338.14, FOR URBAN DESIGN.* Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, reported Michael Freedman would assist in preparing "the plan." He will take the lead as it relates to land use and design. Other consultants will review transportation, market and fiscal analysis. Mr. Freedman will attend and facilitate 8 work sessions with the public; 4 for the Tukwila Urban Center plan and 4 for the Transit Oriented Development plan at Longacres. Mr. Freedman will write the plan and prepare the implementation regulations as well (such as the design guidelines and revisions to development standards). The consultant fees will come from a $1.5 million grant funding received by the City for preparing the two plans mentioned previously. This is the closing phase (of planning) wherein the result will be the final, draft plan. *The motion carried 6 -0. 2) ECONorthwest in the amount of $59,928.26 for fiscal analysis Page 5 of 9 March 17, 2003 HERNANDEZ MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ECONORTHWEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,928.26, FOR FISCAL MARKET ANALYSIS.* Lynn Miranda, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, reported ECONorthwest would first do a supplemental market analysis. They will review new development occurring in the Urban Center; new development in Office within the region to determine what it means in terms of market potential for those uses in the future. As the process goes further and land use scenarios are developed, ECONorthwest will ensure what is proposed for land use fits into the overall future market potential and then prepare a fiscal analysis of the scenarios developed. Finally, they will assist City staff in reviewing proposed capital improvements (as part of this project) in the context of our ability to achieve the overall goals for the Urban Center (transportation and financial /economic development). As with the Freedman, Tung Bottomley contract, this, too, shall be paid for from receipt of a $1.5 million grant. *The motion carried 6 -0. d. Authorize Mayor to sian a contract with KPG. Inc., in the amount of $59,500.86 for P. S. E. (plans. specifications. engineer's estimate) for the 2003 Overlay Proaram LINDER MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH KPG, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,500.86, FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, FOR THE 2003 OVERLAY PROGRAM. Discussion ensued. The negotiated contract with KPG, Inc., is within budget and will provide design for the 2003 Overlay Program. For 2003, it was reported overlays would take place in 1 /2 business and 1/2 City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 March 17, 2003 residential areas. Brian Shelton, City Engineer, reported staff is working from a pre- defined task list (provided to Council). Staff is trying to do all on the list within 2003. Clarifying actual costs for 2003, Brian Shelton reports the contract for the 2003 Overlay program is $59,500.86. Design of the 2004 Overlay Program is included in the 2003 budget, to be advertised for bids in early 2004. Items for the 2004 Overlay Program are not included with this contract. *The motion carried 5 -0 -1 (with Councilmember Haggerton being absent during the vote). e. An ordinance establishina a moratorium on electronic sions AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON ELECTRONIC SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Councilmember Hernandez reported this item started at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting for issues of proposed zoning and sign code amendments (to be forwarded to Planning Commission), yet was ultimately referred to the Finance Safety Committee meeting to handle the moratorium issue. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE ONLY The motion carried 6 -0. Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.* Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, reported this item has been discussed at the Community Affairs and Parks Committee as well as the Finance and Safety Committee. The City's current sign code does not adequately describe the prohibition of animated signs in terms that are technologically current. While our code talks about lights and wattages allowed, there are many other technologies used now to animate signs. While staff operates under the premise our Tukwila Municipal Code does prohibit anything which contains images that move, etc., it is in our best interest to clarify the code and to put a "hold" on things while the clarifying ordinance is prepared. No new applications for signs with this capability will be accepted. A public hearing will be held within 60 days to receive comment regarding the moratorium and any proposed code changes which may come out of the analysis. Questions, answers and clarification took place between staff and Council. *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2015 f. A resolution authorizina application for an Interaaencv Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) arant for a oroiect known as Grandmother's Hill A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM (LWCF) PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS GRANDMOTHER'S HILL TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (IAC) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A.15 RCW, ACQUISITION OF HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.* Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation, reported it is the desire of staff to acquire this piece of land without paying much of the City's money. The C. I. P. plan provides for just $10,000.00 There has been approximately $600,000.00 raised through grant process, with another $300,000.00 hoped for. If that doesn't come through, this IAC grant would serve as a "back -up plan." There is (potentially) a deal on the table to be brought forward wherein City staff can secure the land fairly soon. Mayor Mullet reported the current plan being reviewed is the current owners would maintain the plat section and sell the archaeological section, plus all river frontage (more than 600 feet). That would sell for approximately $900,000.00. Mr. Fletcher reported the City would acquire 8 acres; with approximately 2.5 acres being maintained by the current owners. *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1519 g. A resolution su000rtina the Hiahline School District General Fund Budget Lew A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GENERAL FUND BUDGET LEVY, AND URGING ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO VOTE FOR SCHOOLS APRIL 22, 2003. Page 7 of 9 March 17, 2003 FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Bob Noe, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* Councilmember Haggerton asked if those in the audience "have a problem" with Council taking such actions. Anna Bernhard and Joanne McManus did not speak against the proposed resolution, yet noted some residents don't even know what's going on, or that a part of Tukwila is in Highline School District. This levy replaces one which expires. This is not a new levy. With the loss of this levy, the School District's budget could be reduced by 20 *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1518 REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported several recent meetings with Tukwila Firefighters. With a new spirit formulating in the Fire Department, he is pleased to be a part of it. Approximately 16 to 17 candidates are being considered for the City Administrator's position. The Mayor will meet with a panel of individuals tomorrow to review and weed through those applications. Next, Mayor Mullet reported setting up monthly breakfast meetings with Julia Patterson. The first one will take place March 21. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes b. City Council Page 8 of 9 March 17, 2003 Councilmember Duffle attended the March 17 Finance and Safety Committee meeting as well as the March 15 City of Tukwila Employee Banquet. Councilmember Hernandez attended the March 6 D.A.R.E. Graduation and an Equity and Diversity Commission meeting later the same evening. On March 10, Councilmember Hernandez attended the joint Community Affairs and Parks Transportation Committee meeting; the March 11 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting; the March 13 Tourism event; Chamber lunch on March 14; the March 15 City of Tukwila Employee Banquet and the March 18 Utilities Committee meeting. Council President Carter reported receipt of an e-mail re: Chuck Johnson's (Councilmember from Wenatchee) adult son, seriously injured in a snowboarding accident last weekend. Details of the accident are contained in the e-mail which was offered for all to see. Additionally, the Council President distributed a written report on the recent National League of Cities Conference. On March 13, the Council President attended a Transportation Policy Board meeting. Councilmember Haggerton previously distributed a written report on the recent National League of Cities conference. Mr. Haggerton also attended the Seattle /Southside Tourism and luncheon event on March 13. Councilmember Linder had no report. Councilmember Fenton supplemented details provided by Mr. Haggerton relative to the National League of Cities conference and the Seattle /Southside Tourism and luncheon event on March 13. c. Staff John McFarland, City Administrator, reported a March 20 (scheduled) appearance before the Seattle City Council on the utilities franchise issue. The House Bill for the turnback of Tukwila International Boulevard passed the House with a 95 3 vote. The Bill must get out of the Senate and City Administration is working hard to affect that move. Rhonda Berry, Assistant City Administrator, distributed a Vision Tukwila Meeting summary. One of the items to be added to the distributed matrix is for items which are of an immediate nature. Two columns would be added one for a target date of completion and one for a department or staff name for referral. Ms. Berry then asked Council for additions they'd like to see included on the matrix. The next Vision Tukwila meeting is March 18, 2003. d. City Attorney Bob Noe had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach asked if the City Council objects to the King County bill to put a utility tax in unincorporated King County only? No objections were expressed. MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Fenton reported continued vehicle break -ins. In light of recently received information from California, he has reviewed it with Bob Noe, and would like to determine if the Council may pattern what California has done (legally) and get a Bill to the State to "put some teeth into this vehicle theft situation with juveniles." Mayor Mullet recommended taking the information to the Car Theft Committee. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9 March 17, 2003 Rhonda Berry reported several requests from different members of the Somali community for different types of services. Somali people, in their native country, are typically nomads and think nothing of accessing services available (up and down the I -5 corridor). At the March 20 Domestic Violence Task Force meeting, Evelyn Boykan will make a presentation to providers about the grant received to address Domestic Violence issues in the Somali community. The grant is specifically for that community. ADJOURN: 9:52 p.m. HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO RECESS THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 6 -0. l aaw iV\t Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Date Minutes Signed: April 7. 2003 aic_eJc_ Barbara Saxton, Recording Clerk