HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-02 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Steve Mullet called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Councilmembers Joe Duffle, Joan
Hernandez, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton and Richard Simpson.
DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PAM CARTER. The motion carried 6 -0.
OFFICIALS:
Steve King, City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public
Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; and Bruce Fletcher, Parks and
Recreation Director.
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
1. Community Oriented Policing Citizens' Advisory Board
Terry Williams Position #7 Term expires March 31. 2004
Don Lincoln, Police Lieutenant, introduced Mr. Williams, a new resident to the City. Interested in
obtaining a Private Investigator's license, Mr. Williams believes this to be a professional "fit" for the
Board.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT TERRY WILLIAMS TO THE
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZENS' ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #7, WITH A
TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2004. The motion carried 6 -0.
2. Human Services Advisory Board
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
September 2, 2003 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Elda Mercado Position #4 Term expires April 30. 2004
Evelyn Boykan, Human Services Manager, introduced Ms. Mercado, a 12 -year resident of the City. Fluent
in both English and Spanish and having 18 years' experience with non profit agencies, Ms. Mercado is
turning her focus more specifically to her own community.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPOINT ELDA MERCADO TO THE HUMAN
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, POSITION #4, WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2004.
The motion carried 6 -0.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None.
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CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Minutes August 18, 2003 (Regular)
b. Approval of Vouchers 301282 301540, in the amount of $1,251,708.21
c. Intra Project Funds Transfer Foster Clubhouse Improvement Project
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
PRESENTED.*
Discussion: While reviewing vouchers, Ms. Hernandez saw one for $8,455.60 payable to James Codiga,
for beauty bark. Ms. Hernandez needed affirmation that this is an issue separate from recent property
purchase transactions with Mr. Codiga. Mayor Mullet confirmed the same.
The motion carried 6 -0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY'S 1995 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA AND
AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS TO ALLOW LIMITED OFFICE USE IN
THE MIC /H ZONE; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1865 AND 1758 AS CODIFIED IN TMC
SECTION 18.38.040; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, noted this evening's public hearing is on the
subject of proposed comprehensive plan amendments for 2003. Those proposed amendments have been
reviewed (first) by the City Council, (second) the Planning Commission, and are now returning to the full
Council, with recommendations from the Planning Commission.
Three proposed amendments for 2003 include:
1. A comprehensive plan and Zoning Code amendment to allow office use as Stand Alone Uses in
the MIC /H designation of the Duwamish Corridor.
2. Revisions to the Sensitive Areas Ordinance policies in order to bring them into compliance with
"best available science" requirements of State law.
3. A rezone from Low Density Residential to Office for property located at 6550 and 6542
Southcenter Boulevard.
Once public testimony is considered, Council may approve amendments as recommended by the Planning
Commission, make modifications to the recommendations, reject the proposed amendments or defer the
amendments until a subsequent year for consideration.
7:18 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
Addressing proposed amendment number 1, Mr. Lancaster relayed that under the current Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Code designation, Office uses are allowed in the MIC /H area only when they are
supportive of manufacturing or other permitted uses in that district. The proposal which came forward
allows stand -alone office as its own use in this area. The Planning Commission recommends support of
the proposed amendment, subject to a conditional use permit, with a maximum size of 100,000 gross
square feet in floor area, per lot, legally established on the effective date of the ordinance, or before. No
new offices shall be allowed on Tots that abut the Duwamish River, and are north of the Turning Basin.
Any existing office development (established prior to the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan
[1995]) shall be allowed to exceed the 100,000 gross square foot maximum, and become legal
conforming uses through the conditional use permit process.
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Shaunta Hyde, Manager, Government Relations, Boeing, P. 0. Box 3707, MC 14 -49, Seattle,
WA, 98124 read a letter into the record on behalf of her employer. Said letter speaks in support of the
Planning Commission's recommendations, yet seeks to include "all property in the Manufacturing
Industrial Center (MIC). Several existing office buildings could become non conforming uses if shoreline
properties are carved out of the zoning reform as suggested by the Planning Commission."
Additionally, Ms. Hyde brought one of Boeing's Strategic Planners and one of their Development
Managers for the Tukwila Corridor should questions arise from the Council.
Councilmember Linder stated her understanding that dredging the river would be difficult and expensive.
She asked if the Army Corps of Engineers would grant a permit for it.
John Powers, Warren Realty, same address as Ms. Hvde, stated one of the biggest problems with
dredging the river is the Army Corps of Engineers currently takes 7 to 10 years to obtain required
permits. This includes studies and related issues.
As it relates to proposed amendment #2, Mr. Lancaster relayed the Planning Commission recommends
deferring consideration of the item until 2004. Staffing levels and current workloads do not allow for
appropriate amounts of review, study and /or work necessary.
No citizen comments were received on this issue.
As it relates to proposed amendment #3, Mr. Lancaster described this proposal as being brought forth by
the property owner for property located at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter Boulevard. The request seeks to
amend zoning from Low Density Residential to Office. Review of the proposal brought about
complications and problems, with two primary issues being discrepancies related to property boundaries
and access limitations to the property. If denied, the applicant intends to reapply if complications are
resolved. The Planning Commission recommends denial of this proposal.
City staff received a letter today from a representative of the applicant. A copy of the letter was provided
to Council. The letter, addressed to Rebecca Fox, was penned by Eric LaBrie, AICP, Senior Planner, with
Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc. and notified Ms. Fox that the applicant (Eric Robb) has requested
deferral of his proposed amendment until 2004 "in order to resolve issues that were raised during this
year's "review." If Council approves deferral, it means the applicant would not have to reapply. Staff will
gather new information and the item would be "carried into next year's program automatically." If
Council denies the deferral, the applicant is forced to submit a reapplication and pay a reapplication fee
of approximately $1,000.00.
Anna Bernhard, 14241 59 Avenue South, Tukwila., when reviewing the site recently, called it an
"insane plan to have people working in that building and coming down that steep little driveway." She
hopes the applicant can figure other ways to enter the site.
7:37 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
COUNCIL DELIBERATION:
Councilmember Duffle spoke in favor of denying proposed amendment #3. Councilmembers Hernandez,
Haggerton, Linder, Fenton and Simpson all concurred.
Ms. Hernandez asked if Ms. Carter would be able to vote on other items if she was absent during the
public hearing. Councilmember Linder was in favor of waiting until Ms. Carter returned. Ms. Hernandez
was comfortable with taking action on proposed amendments #2 and #3 and deferring action on
proposed amendment #1.
DUFFIE MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; DENIAL OF L02 -067 AND L02 -068.
The motion carried 6 -0.
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HERNANDEZ MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; DEFERRING ACTION ON L02 -064 AND L02-
065. The motion carried 6 -0.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO LEAVE THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO
CONSIDER ITEMS L02 -062 AND L02 -063 ON SEPTMEBER 15, 2003. The motion carried 6 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Sewer Utility Rates
1. Proposed resolution amending Public Works Fee Schedule
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A PUBLIC WORKS FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2004.
Jim Morrow, Director of Public Works, reminded Council of staff's request to raise the existing sewer
rates. Using a single family residence as an example, Mr. Morrow noted the City currently charges
$28.40 per month. The proposed rate is $2.00 higher per month, thus $30.40.
Mr. Morrow then reviewed the Public Works Fee Schedule with the $2.00 increase, set for an effective
date of January 1, 2004. Sewer rates have not been increased since 1996 in Tukwila and current fees
are significantly lower than the average of neighboring jurisdictions.
Discussion took place between Council and Mr. Morrow. Clarification, where necessary, was provided.
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Steve King, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
HAGGERTON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS
PRESENTED. The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1531
2. Proposed ordinance amending permit inspection fees, and rates for sewer
services and penalties
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 14.12, RELATING TO PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES;
AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 14.16, RELATING TO THE RATES FOR SEWER SERVICE AND
PENALTY CHARGES; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 936 AND 1776; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Jim Morrow reviewed the proposed ordinance with Council and noted the ordinance would go into effect
beginning January 1, 2004. The bills, however, will not change until the 1S of February, 2004 as meters
will be read in January. That is the intent of the language within the proposed ordinance.
DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Steve King, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS
PRESENTED.*
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John CruII. Boeina Company, P. 0. Box 3707 MC7X -71, Seattle, Washinaton, asked whether
Section 4 of the proposed ordinance is a newly proposed addition to the ordinance or has it always
existed. Mr. Morrow responded Section 4 removes reference to "the flat rate."
Shaunta Hyde, Boeina Company, P. 0. Box 3707 MC14 -49, Seattle. Washinaton.
acknowledged current budget issues facing the City, yet requested future proposed utility or sewer
increases be mailed to businesses letting them know directly.
Councilmember Hernandez noted continued availability of reduced rates for Senior Citizens who apply for
such reduction.
*The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2026
b. Aquatics Facilities Operation Technician
Bruce Fletcher, Director, Parks and Recreation, reported review of this item by two Council Committees
and the Council Committee of Whole. He requested Council grant permission to increase the current 1/2-
time position of Facilities Operation Technician (Tukwila Pool Operator) be increased to full time.
Revenues are currently exceeding expectations and continued revenue receipts should meet funding of
the position.
HERNANDEZ MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO INCREASE THE FACILITIES OPERATION
TECHNICIAN POSITION FROM .5 FTE TO FULL TIME. The motion carried 6 -0.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet introduced Mr. Fletcher who reported on happenings at Crestview Park. Mr. Fletcher
noted Curt Treadwell, a neighbor to the park, has been disturbed (recently) with watchdogs and other
things that bother him in light of the fact he works an odd schedule. In a voicemail (today) to Mr.
Fletcher, Mr. Treadwell stated his dissatisfaction with park users, the need for moving of a picnic shelter,
moving of a play structure and his desire to move a couple trees so that his satellite TV dish is not
obstructed. Mr. Treadwell intended to "go over" Mr. Fletcher's head to meet with Police Chief Haines and
Mayor Mullet to bring some resolve to these issues, not to mention more signage, changing of park
hours, removal of basketball hoops, and other similarly related issues. Mr. Fletcher suggests referral of
the issues to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for review as Mr. Treadwell is unhappy with
Mr. Fletcher and decisions he makes.
Mayor Mullet spoke to Mr. Treadwell and they discussed costs necessary to fix the problems as well as
the potential for adjusting park hours. Ultimately, however, Council must make decisions on requests
being brought forward.
This item was discussed amongst Councilmembers and then to the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee for consideration.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie enjoyed a recent swim at the City of Tukwila Pool. Additionally, Mr. Duffle and
Ms. Lauterbach had a recent opportunity to meet with Muhammed Accord (a Somali leader). They spoke
of issues regarding the number of Somali population within Tukwila schools and the potential need for a
full -time interpreter on staff. Dr. Michael Silver suggested to Mr. Duffle that the need truly does not exist
for a full -time interpreter.
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Mr. Duffle reported on today's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. There, a recommendation was
formulated (for consideration by Council) to hold the annual Council retreat within the Tukwila City limits.
This was done in order to set an example as it relates to budget cuts and constraints within City
government. Councilmembers Fenton and Hernandez supported that recommendation verbally.
Finally, Mr. Duffle reminded all present that Tukwila Schools opened today and to be mindful of the
children on and near the roads.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting on August
26, 2003 and today's Tukwila Business and Government Affairs meeting.
Councilmember Haggerton had no report.
Councilmember Linder had no report.
Councilmember Fenton had no report.
Councilmember Simpson attended the recent Highway 99 Action Committee clean -up effort.
c. City Staff:
Rhonda Berry was absent.
d. Legislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach reminded Council of the September 16, 5:30 p.m., budget review meeting.
e. City Attorney
Steve King had no report.
ADJOURN:
8:30 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.,
The motion carried 6 -0.
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Date Minutes Signed: September 15, 2003.
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Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk