HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-17 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Jim Haggerton; and
Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Pamela Linder and Dave Fenton.
HAGGERTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF
COUNCILMEMBER DENNIS ROBERTSON. The motion carried 6 -0.
OFFICIALS
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
February 17, 2004 7 :00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake; City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative
Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Director of
Community Development; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Frank Iriarte, Public Works
Coordinator.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Southwest Kind County Chamber of Commerce Update
Nancy Damon. Director
Nancy Damon, Director of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for
their partnership efforts in 2003 as she distributed a year -end report. She also presented the most recent
community map of SeaTac, Tukwila and Burien. These maps are available free of charge at Tukwila City
Hall and at the Chamber of Commerce.
To summarize, the Tukwila Government and Community Affairs Committee met monthly and received
reports on projects and issues relative to Tukwila businesses.
The Chamber remained an active partner in the Highway 99 Action Committee, handling the
administrative and accounting functions, as well as attending the monthly meetings and the yearly
barbeque.
The Chamber actively participated in discussions and public meetings in the efforts against siting the sex
offender facility on 188' and Orillia Road.
Ms. Damon has served on the Import/Export Sub Committee of the Southwest King County Economic
Development Initiative, of which the City of Tukwila also participates. And, Nancy's staff handled the
registrations for the Export Promotion Symposium held earlier this month. That partnership continues.
Tukwila businesses continued to be recognized at the Outstanding Business Awards Ceremony in
November, 2003. There, the Sabey Corporation received the Tukwila Business of the Year Award. Other
businesses receiving awards included the Tukwila School District (Diversity Award), the Rainforest Cafe
(Hospitality Award), and StarFire Sports (Leadership Award).
Chamber officials also partnered with the Public Health Tobacco Program and served as a sponsor for
the Westfield Works Wonders event held in November.
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Additionally, the Chamber partnered with Renton Technical College and the Greater Renton Chamber to
present the Retention and Recruitment Workshops and Breakfast Briefings for businesses.
Relative to marketing efforts, the Chamber produced the 2003 Business Community Directory. It is
available at City Halls, in hotel rooms, to visitors, those wishing to relocate to Tukwila, and is distributed at
trade shows and community fairs. The directory is also available on line at the Chamber's website
address, which was accessed nearly 77,000 times in 2003. Ms. Damon was pleased to distribute the
new 2004 Business Directory and Community Profile book to the Council at this meeting.
Additional information was presented relative to tourism, the Chamber's monthly newsletter, future
presentations, requests for information, ribbon cutting ceremonies, a (toll -free) tourism and relocation
telephone number, attendance to local and regional meetings and work at the 2003 Tukwila Days event.
In closing, Ms. Damon reiterated appreciation for the Council and their partnership efforts with the
Chamber. She invited comments and questions from the Council. In turn, Councilmembers stated their
appreciation for Ms. Damon, her efforts and participation in regional efforts as well.
b. Puget Sound Access Update
Frank Iriarte. Public Works Coordinator Keri Stokstadt. PSA Executive Director
Frank Iriarte, Public Works Coordinator, reported the City joined a consortium three plus years ago with
other member cities (Auburn, Burien, Kent, Renton, Tukwila, and SeaTac) who negotiated with (then TCI)
Comcast to procure funding for a new community access facility.
With the work of the other member cities and Tukwila's Cable Consultant, Lon Hurd, we have been
successful in obtaining $3.1 million to build this new community access facility.
Mr. Iriarte also informed Council that a Tukwila resident applied for a position on the PSA Board. That
individual, Susan Kreuger, was interviewed and selected to serve on the Board.
Keri Stokstadt, Executive Director of PSA, reported Puget Sound Access as operational right now and
centrally located (for other members cities) at 22412 72 Avenue, in Kent. There is easy access to the
facility by car or bus, and signs will be posted informing citizens of PSA's location.
PSA will offer training workshops in video production and access will be granted to a commercial free
channel (Channel 77) on the cable system within member cities. Currently there are two staff members at
PSA to carry out that training.
PSA has two studios and edit bays. One small studio will be dedicated to video conferencing and one
edit area will initially house two non Lanier edit bays, with room for more. Meeting and training rooms are
available and there will be a portable equipment checkout area as well. Office space and storage space
for production props also exist.
PSA believes it will become a valuable resource to the City of Tukwila by offering (initially) a public
service announcement display, planned for inauguration in March, 2004. Examples of the use of the PSA
display are school notices, lunch menus and listing community events, not to mention meeting
dates /times for non profit organizations within Tukwila.
PSA plans to open March 15, 2004 and will hold a preview ceremony for the City Council shortly
thereafter. And, after opening, the Executive Director plans to ensure its efficient operation. She will also
apply for grant funds to offset expenses.
High schools in the area will be notified of the opportunities as well. PSA could prove to be a venue for
video classes for the high schools. An educational day of Monday, March 15, from 2 7 p.m., will be held
for all educational facilities.
Ms. Stokstad fielded other questions from Council relative to workshop costs and hours of availability.
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CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE None.
CONSENT AGENDA
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO PULL ITEM D AND HAVE IT CONSIDERED AS ITEM D.
UNDER UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The motion carried 6 -0.
DUFFIE MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED.*
Discussion:
Councilmember Hernandez pulled consent agenda item a. (2/2/04 Regular Meeting minutes) to make a
correction. In those minutes, she stated a $3.3 million shortfall in the TIB Project discussed at that
meeting. Believing she misstated the correct amount, she would like the record to reflect a figure of $4
million.
*The motion to approve the consent agenda as amended carried 6 -0.
BID AWARD
a. Approval of Minutes 01/20/04 and 02/02/04 (both) Regular
b. Approval of Vouchers #305071 305438, in the amount of $1,310,506.96
c. Purchase of riverfront property belonging to WSDOT on West Valley Highway
d. Authorize Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement establishing a Jail Oversight Assembly,
Jail Administration Group and Jail Operations Group
e. Authorize Mayor to sign a professional services contract with M. J. Durkan in an amount
not to exceed $24,000.00, plus expenses not to exceed $500.00 per month without prior
approval of the City
A resolution rejecting the lowest responsive bidder and awarding the bid to the second lowest
responsive bidder, Gary Harper Construction, Inc., in the amount of $233,789.44, for the Sewer Lift
Station #12 Pump Upgrade and Generator Project
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
REJECTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY SEFNCO, INC., FOR THE SEWER LIFT STATION
NO. 12 PUMP UPGRADE AND GENERATOR PROJECT; AND AWARDING THE BID TO
GARY HARPER CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,789.44
CARTER MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only.
CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS READ. The motion
carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1542
PUBLIC HEARING
Extension of Unclassified Use Permit Sounder Station
7:30 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, reported a request by Sound Transit to extend an
unclassified use permit (UUP) for a temporary commuter rail station at 7301 South Longacres Way. The
UUP was originally approved three years (November 22, 2000) for a three -year period.
The location of the commuter rail station is along Burlington Northern /Sante Fe rail right of way, south of
Longacres Way. The supporting Park and Ride lot associated with that station is located (across City
limits into Renton) on Boeing /Longacres property. Each of the platforms providing access to the Sounder
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Commuter Rail trains is 600 feet in length, each has one canopy shelter and bench, and there is a total of
250 parking stalls. Primary access to the station is from Longacres Way.
Upon granting the UUP, Tukwila City Council imposed validity of it through February, 2004. Additionally,
the Council imposed several other conditions on the project with regard to improvements to be made in
the area. All of those conditions were met.
Since the approval of the temporary permit, Tukwila has continued to work toward a Master Plan for
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the area. And, Renton has taken the lead in the Strander
Boulevard Grade Separation project that also affects the area. The extension of Strander will
probably /possibly involve the relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad line. And both the issue of the final
configuration of the railroad lines and the final configuration of Strander will affect the final and permanent
location of the Commuter Rail Station.
Sound Transit has asked for modification of the expiration of its temporary use permit until February 28,
2007, with an option to extend by one -year increments until 2012, administratively, with Mayor's approval.
Additionally, they are proposing to add two additional passenger shelters to provide weather protection for
its customers.
Mr. Lancaster reviewed the criteria for unclassified uses as well as City staffs assessment(s) as to
whether or not this proposal meets the criteria. Staff does believe the applicable criteria are adequately
met by Sound Transit's proposal.
In conclusion, City staff concurs the Strander Boulevard Grade Separation project and the City of
Tukwila's Transit Oriented Development plans will likely trigger a re- design of the permanent station if one
were required to be put in place at this time. Moreover, it may be a better solution to wait until design
parameters are more firmly set before design of the final station moves forward.
Staff anticipates 30% design of the Strander project will be accomplished by spring of 2005. By that
same time, design of the permanent commuter station should commence. Under that scenario and with
consideration of the time frames provided by Sound Transit (re: design, bidding and construction), it
should be possible to complete the permanent station by the end of 2007.
Based upon the above, staff recommends Council approve extension of the UUP until December 31,
2007. Should a permanent station not be operational by the end of 2007, any future extensions for the
use of a temporary station should be subject to approval by the City Council, not administrative approval
by the Mayor.
Mr. Lancaster fielded questions and provided clarification.
Galen Tornebv, Project Manager, Sound Commuter Rail, 3405 Doe Way, Lake Stevens, reiterated
the request for an extension to the UUP, mostly necessitated for the lack of a known location for the
permanent station. "That's really what it boils down to." Sound Transit is committed to working with
Tukwila and their efforts with respect to the TOD and with Renton and their Strander Boulevard Grade
Separation Project.
Recently, Renton officials and consultants met with Sound Transit officials to provide an update which
indicated they would achieve the 30% design milestone by spring of 2005. Additionally, they describe
their meetings with Union Pacific and BNSF as "somewhat productive." Sound Transit staff does not
attend, nor are invited to those meetings.
Sound Transit did sign a 10 -year extension agreement with Renton (with 9+ years left) until such time as
they decide where the final station will be placed. A design has been done and they are ready to build,
they just don't know where.
CITIZEN COMMENT: None.
7:49 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
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LINDER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE FINDINGS OF FACTS AND
CONCLUSIONS CONTAINED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE EXTENSION OF
THE UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT FOR THE TEMPORARY COMMUTER RAIL STATION AT 7301
SOUTH LONGACRES WAY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2007.*
Councilmember Hernandez noted her trust that the previously mentioned (two) shelters will be erected.
Councilmember Carter noted her desire that safe footing issues be adequately addressed (by
maintenance and /or no -skid strips or some other means).
*The motion carried 6 -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. A resolution designating representatives for the Metropolitan Water Pollution
Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DESIGNATING JIM MORROW AS REPRESENTATIVE, OR PAT BRODIN AS
ALTERNATE, TO SERVE ON THE METROPOLITAN WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MWPAAC)
FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION READ BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
FENTON MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1543
b. An ordinance regarding flood plain management and prevention policies required
of jurisdictions participating in the National Flood Insurance Program
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
16.52 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FLOOD PLAIN
MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION POLICIES REQUIRED OF
JURISDICTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1462, 1499, 1770 §11, 1790, AND 1838 §2 (PARTIAL);
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
CARTER MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO HAVE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE READ BY TITLE
ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance.
CARTER MOVED; LINDER SECONDED; ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.
The motion carried 6 -0.
APPROVED ORDINANCE #2038
c. Authorize the Mayor to sign a legal services contract with the law firm of Kenyon
Disend in the amount of $311,736.00 (plus extraordinary expenses) for the period
1/1/04 to 12/31/04
FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A
LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF KENYON DISEND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$311,736.00, PLUS EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD OF 01/01/04 TO 12/31/04.*
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In response to previous Council inquiry, Rhonda Berry noted the City does possess an Ethic's Policy
which was signed in 1993 that applies specifically to employees (not members of the Council). That
being said, she reported an ethics course /class is in the works for members of the City Council at their
request. More information will follow.
*The motion carried 6 -0.
d. Authorize Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement establishing a Jail Oversight
Assembly, Jail Administration Group and Jail Operations Group (as added by earlier
motion taken from the consent agenda)
Councilmember Fenton noted a proposed amendment to the title (and thus the associated motion) with
this item.
FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS PRESENTED,
ESTABLISHING A JAIL OVERSIGHT ASSEMBLY, JAIL ADMINISTRATION GROUP (JAG) AND JAIL
OPERATIONS GROUP (JOG).*
The City Administrator for Burien, Gary Long, asked member cities to re -word the motion so that if a
name changes within the agreement or if a typo is detected, an amended contract would not have to be
re -done, re- routed and re- approved by every member city.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, was consulted on this change and noted that so long as the substance of
the agreement does not change, this is an adequate way of dealing with those potential issues.
Rhonda Berry is the "point person" on this agreement, yet Darlene Heskett, Court Administrator, and
Keith Haines, Chief of Police, serve as advisors. And, while part of the advisory group for this issue,
Tukwila does not have a (representative) seat on either the JAG or the JOG.
Mayor Mullet monitors this item through the Suburban Cities Association group and Rhonda Berry
monitors it through the City Managers /Administrators° group.
*The motion carried 6 -0.
REPORTS
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet had no report.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffie had no report.
Councilmember Hernandez reported receipt of a cellular telephone call from a driver taking the 1 -405
exit in Tukwila. The caller told her she should be ashamed to be a Councilperson in Tukwila as there was
so much trash on the freeway right of way (shoulder). Although Ms. Hernandez told the caller she would
report the problem at a Council meeting, she also told them it was an issue for WSDOT officials. She
suggested (to Council) a letter or phone call to WSDOT regarding litter control in Tukwila.
Next, Ms. Hernandez distributed information and asked if Council would be willing to send a letter to
Washington State Senators in support of (House Bill) HB 2870 (the tenant relocation bill requiring
landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants in the event their unit becomes condemned
(substandard housing). She believes it worthy of Council support. Current law only requires a jurisdiction
to pay 50% of relocation costs when the landlord's property is closed due to Code Enforcement actions.
Mayor Mullet asked DCD and Human Services staff to review this issue to ensure no "fine print" or
other surprises.
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Council President Haggerton attended a February 12 Finance Committee meeting of the Cascade
Water Alliance. He also attended a workshop that same evening for the Allentown /Foster Point sewer,
curb, gutter and sidewalk issues.
Councilmember Carter distributed a written report on this morning's SCATBd meeting. She attended a
February 12 Transportation Policy Board meeting and the February 13 Chamber luncheon. Ms. Carter
then noted future meetings and conventions (out of State). More information will follow.
Councilmember Linder attended the February 10 Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. She also
toured the Way Back Inn on February 11 and attended the February 12 South King County Human
Services Forum and the workshop on the Allentown /Foster Point sewer, curb, gutter and sidewalk issues.
Councilmember Fenton attended this evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. He reported
on those agenda items. Minutes will follow.
c. Staff
Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator, had no report.
d. City Attorney
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, had no report.
e. Legislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst, reported follow -up on recent legislative actions.
MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Linder would like a report from City staff containing major projects, timelines and
financial data so Council may make informed decisions on upcoming work; especially large projects such
as Council Chambers upgrade.
Councilmember Fenton noted the reason behind a "25% premium" in connection with Council Chamber
upgrades is the work must be done after normal, (business), working (daytime) hours.
ADJOURNMENT
8:52 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR
MEETING. The motion carried 6 -0.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Date Minutes approved: March 15, 2003
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Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk