HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-15 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:
Barbara Saxton, Recording Clerk, called the roll of Council. Present were Council President Jim
Haggerton; and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter; Pamela Linder, Dave Fenton
and Dennis Robertson.
OFFICIALS:
Rhonda Berry, Acting City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Joe Schultz, Assistant City
Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Council Analyst; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; Nick Olivas, Fire Chief; Jim
Morrow, Public Works Director; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Bruce Fletcher,
Director of Parks and Recreation; Keith Haines, Chief of Police; and Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner,
Department of Community Development.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
PROCLAMATION /APPOINTMENT
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers City Hall
March 15, 2004 7:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
HAGGERTON MOVED; UNDER SECONDED; TO AMEND THE AGENDA BY CONSIDERING FIRST
PROCLAMATIONS /APPOINTMENTS, THEN CITIZEN COMMENT, CONSENT AGENDA, SPECIAL
PRESENTATIONS AND THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Motion confirming Mayor's appointment of Rhonda Berry to the position of City Administrator
Mayor Mullet introduced Rhonda Berry and spoke in favor of her appointment to the position of City
Administrator. Rhonda has served the City of Tukwila for over 13 years. In that time, she has covered
such duties as writing press releases, managed Code Enforcement, contributes to The Haze /nut, is
involved in community relations through the Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration and has been part
of the Commuter Challenge. She often participates at Council meetings and is the current Acting City
Administrator. Through these and many other activities, Rhonda has clearly demonstrated her value,
commitment and leadership to this City.
Rhonda is well respected within the community and the Puget Sound region. She possesses a long list of
civic activities within and outside of Tukwila. She was named the 2003 Business Woman of the Year and
is a member of the Washington City Managers' Association.
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF
RHONDA BERRY TO THE POSITION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR, EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2004,
PLACING HER ON THE NON REPRESENTED SALARY SCHEDULE, RANGE F102.
The motion carried 7 -0.
Rhonda Berrv, City Administrator, calling the moment surreal, noted her anticipation of looking to
the future and for changes (for the better). Among other reasons cited, Rhonda noted she has stayed
with the City because of its high caliber of employees. Additionally, she stated feelings of value, being
appreciated and being able to make a difference in the lives for those whom we are public servants.
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Ms. Berry introduced her husband, Howard; son Philip; daughter Achijah; in -laws Mr. Mrs. Howard
Berry; niece Nicole; Nicole's mother, Audrey; sister and brother in law, Michelle and Richard Anthony.
Councilmembers congratulated the new City Administrator and praised her for that which she has already
accomplished. Calling her appointment "well- deserved" and noting her ability to give "good, solid
advice," Council stated the City could not have made a better selection than Rhonda Berry.
7:15 P.M. HERNANDEZ MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO RECESS THE MEETING FOR A
BRIEF RECEPTION IN HONOR OF MS. BERRY'S APPOINTMENT.
7:36 P.M. MAYOR MULLET RECONVENED THE REGULAR MEETING.
CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE:
Georaina Kerr, 3834 So. 116 Street, Tukwila, (appearing with Sharon Nakata, from the
Grandmother's Hill group), expressed thanks and appreciation to the Mayor, Council and Bruce Fletcher,
for "all the work and effort on behalf of Grandmother's Hill." Nearly one week ago, signing took place
transferring ownership of "the Hill" to the land conservancy. Eventually, it will pass from the conservancy
to the City of Tukwila.
Aaron Heraert. 13217 38 Avenue South, Tukwila,, presented a petition (with approximately 50
signatures) relative to traffic concerns in his neighborhood which are "quite dangerous" and "have been
allowed to fester for some time." He and others are hoping the petition will give the City cause to take
action requested within it, "that won't break the budget." The area in question is 37 Avenue South and
South 130 Street.
Joe Wade, 13200 37 Avenue South, Tukwila, spoke in support of Mr. Hergert's petition relative
to the "dangerous situation" previously made known to the City's Police Department and City Engineer.
He spoke in favor of action now before some "very unfortunate accident happens."
In response to an inquiry from Council President Haggerton, Mr. Wade noted 37 Avenue South (where it
runs east from Highway 99, is a very small angle, downhill, where cars heading north on Highway 99
exit, at a high rate of speed, down the residential street as a shortcut between traffic on Highway 99 and
jobs and residences down in the Interurban and East Marginal Way areas.
CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Approval of Minutes February 17, 2004 and March 1. 2004 Regular meetinas
b. Approval of Vouchers #305685 305998. in the amount of $1.900,422.20
DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS
PRESENTED. The motion carried 7 -0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments (public meeting format)
Steve Lancaster, Director of Community Development, cited this as the meeting where the City Council
reviews applications for Comprehensive Plan amendments, i.e. those proposed amendments from
individuals or property owners. There are three such requests for 2004.
For clarification, Mr. Lancaster informed Council this is not a formal public hearing, rather it is a public
meeting wherein they may consider input from staff, applicants and interested parties. After considering
such input, Council must decide which, if any, of the applications they wish to refer to the Planning
Commission for review and subsequent recommendation to the City Council.
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Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, reported on file #L03 -077,
Tukwila Valley South, submitted by La Pianta, LLC. The applicant seeks text amendments to the
comprehensive plan for the Tukwila (Valley) South element. This is a separate chapter in the City's
comprehensive plan which deals with the area (generally) south of 180 extending to the City's
annexation boundaries to the south (204 Street). A portion of this area is still in unincorporated King
County, yet in the potential annexation area (PAA) of the City of Tukwila.
While the applicant is currently (only) seeking text amendments, they will soon come forward with a
Notice to annex the area. Additionally, they will seek master plan approval for development of the area.
All zoning issues will be dealt with as part of their master plan application.
Ms. Dhaliwal reported the "purpose" section in the beginning of the chapter is to be updated and made
consistent with the proposed vision of the area.
The second section dealing with the issues is also proposed to be amended so that references to some of
the improvements (previously completed) are removed, and any other issues that are prudent to be
added, will be added, based upon Council and Planning Commission review.
Further, the applicant proposes added language to the Commercial and Industrial Valley section to deal
with other uses besides industrial; this to keep in line with their vision for a multi -use district.
Additionally, the goals and policies for the residential area section is to be amended to include a higher
density, mixed use, multi -use environment. The current policy only addresses single family and mixed
use along the river. A separate goal under Economic Development will also be added.
Staff believes this is an opportunity for the City to re- evaluate and establish a clear policy direction for
the area. It also provides staff an opportunity to further refine the work done in 1995. Finally, it will
allow for a more planned, coordinated approach for future development and re- development of the area.
Staff recommends the proposed amendment be referred to the Planning Commission for further review
and subsequent report and later recommendation to Council.
Sue Carlsen, Seaale Properties, 5811 Seaale Park Drive "C Tukwila, supplemented the record
by stating the City and the Segale family are embarking on a process to master plan and redefine a
significant area in the south end of Tukwila and how it can be developed in the future. She reminded
Council of a recent presentation wherein she outlined some of the ideas and the visions held for the
property.
Ms. Carlsen reiterated Segale Properties will bring forth "shortly a master plan for the City's review on
an environmental basis as well as a proposal for the annexation of nearly 200 acres which are within the
City's PAA, yet currently outside City limits.
Speaking in favor of the amendments, Ms. Carlsen (on behalf of Segale Properties) stated her belief that
it is timely to consider changes to the comprehensive plan as it was written nearly 10 years ago. At that
point there was no clear vision for what could happen in this area. And, she noted the Growth
Management Act (GMA) was fairly new, with no one having a "clear understanding" on how it could
impact the potential land use and potential market opportunities a property of this size could offer.
Citing an "aggressive schedule," Ms. Linder asked for a rough idea on when the master plan will be
brought forward. Ms. Carlsen noted a proposed determination of significance on the master plan in April,
2004.
Next, Ms. Linder noted supposition that work on the master plan is not quasi judicial. In response, Mr.
Lancaster noted "typically" a master plan would not be quasi judicial. Rather, it would be legislative in
nature. Staff is acting under this assumption and noted being cautious on the amendments as they are
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so closely identified with a property owner. Having such a broad effect on the community as a whole,
staff believes it prudent to treat it as a legislative action.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, noted Mr. Lancaster is correct. Further, she noted that if anything
changes during the course of negotiations of the master plan agreement and the City's opinion were to
be changed, Council would be notified.
Council sought clarification on such issues as acreage, phases of the project, length of the process and
other issues surrounding the proposed annexation.
FENTON MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO REFER FILE #L03 -077 TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR REVIEW. The motion carried 7 -0.
File #L03 -078
Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, reported on file #L03 -078,
submitted by the Sabey Corporation. The area in question is located between 34 Avenue South and
Tukwila International Boulevard, south of South 126 Street.
This small lot in question is to be developed as part of the Department of Homeland Security's
Immigration Services facility, currently zoned Low Density Residential (LDR). Originally, as part of the
over -all site plan approval, the applicant proposed the lot be used for access only. While the main access
is off Tukwila International Boulevard, the actual access driveway to the backside of the parking area is
provided through this lot.
If the proposed zoning change to Commercial Light Industrial (C /LI) is approved, the applicant will return
with a request for an additional 20 parking stalls on the lot. No changes are proposed to the landscaping
buffer along the residential properties to the east and south of the lot.
Staff is in favor of referring the proposed amendment to the Planning Commission for further review, and
as part of that review, the Commission may also want to consider re- zoning the small portion currently
zoned C /LI to MIC /L, which is consistent with the rest of the lot.
Ms. Dhaliwal noted the mandatory minimum of parking stalls is met without this amendment.
Dennis Derickson, with David Evans Associates, representing Sabev Corporation spoke in
favor of the staff recommendation and called it consistent with the applicable comprehensive plan's goals
and policies.
Council asked questions of Mr. Derickson and sought clarification on such issues as retaining walls,
drainage improvements, hillside stabilization, landscaping buffers to the neighborhood, street paving
behind the property, etc.
FENTON MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO REFER FILE #L03 -078 TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR REVIEW.*
Discussion:
Discussion took place regarding split zoning and lot consolidation, communication with area homeowners
and contact from homeowners. Again, Mr. Lancaster noted that although these are legislative -type
matters, Council should treat them (cautiously) as quasi judicial matters. If approached by homeowners,
Councilmembers are encouraged to not talk of the situation and to obtain any information through the
public meeting or public hearing process.
*The motion to refer the item to the Planning Commission carried 7 -0.
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File #L03 -079
Steve Lancaster noted the final proposed to be discussed is File #L03 -079, the Robb Property. With that,
he introduced Rebecca Fox, a Senior Planner, with the City of Tukwila.
Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, reported Eric Robb has applied to
change the land use designation and zoning from LDR to Office (0) at 6550 and 6542 Southcenter
Boulevard.
Ms. Fox reminded Council of the same request being denied in the fall of 2002. The applicant was
informed he could re -apply if a resolution was brought about relative to access and encroachment issues.
The current application has made a start at taking care of the access problems, yet it has not addressed
the encroachment and setback.
Relative to encroachment, the house, deck and retaining wall encroach onto the neighboring property (to
the north). There are unstable slopes on upwards of 50% of the property. This is Type III property,
prone to landslide. The site has a very steep driveway with poor sight lines with no landing point.
Currently, the issue has not "been cleaned up" and a boundary line adjustment has neither been applied
for nor granted. Without clear property lines, it is not possible to change the zoning or the
comprehensive plan designation.
In the current application, Mr. Robb included a letter from his neighbor, Gerald Schneider, which agrees
in principal to use one of the Schneider properties as alternative access. Specifics, though, have not
been worked out.
Regardless of whether or not Council recommends referring this item to the Planning Commission, it is
essential to clean up encroachment and setback issues.
The applicant has stated his intention to fully resolve all concerns, yet due to costs involved, seeks
conditional approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. The City Attorney, Ms. Fox reported, noted
this to be possible.
That being said, staff recommends Council refer the issue to the Planning Commission with the
understanding that should Council ultimately decide to approve it, it would be conditioned upon
resolution of the access issue and also that if the encroachment issue is not resolved by May 3, 2004 with
submission (to the City) of a Boundary Line Adjustment (signed by Robb his neighbor), that the
application is denied.
Responding to Council inquiry, Ms. Fox noted Mr. Robb has begun working on the issue of access and
that the application "involves quite a lot." Mr. Lancaster noted this as a "close call" for staff in
recommendation of the item to Council. He is somewhat sympathetic to the issue of access not yet being
resolved because its resolution will be relatively expensive. To resolve it before the ultimate decision in
changing the comprehensive plan and zoning is made is a difficult risk for an applicant. Conversely,
however, Mr. Lancaster believes the encroachment issue should have already been resolved. Regardless
of whether the property is rezoned, the issue must be resolved.
Councilmembers Robertson and Fenton raised the issue of workload for both City staff and the Planning
Commission for this application where some basic requirements have not yet been met. Mr. Lancaster
thanked the Councilmembers for those facts.
Eric LaBrie, Barahausen Consulting Engineers. 18215 72 Avenue South, Kent, explained
that after Council denied the application last year, clear direction was given to resolve the two issues in
question. Mr. Robb set out to resolve them. He contacted his neighbor to the north (Mr. Alhadeff) who
is out of the country quite often, owns numerous parcels of land, and "wasn't necessarily even aware that
he owned this property." Although Mr. Robb advised Mr. Alhadeff of the issue and the need to resolve it,
and has sent an earnest money agreement, he (Robb) has not received his neighbor's consent, nor has
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he yet signed the earnest money agreement. The parties have verbally agreed (over the telephone) yet
the document has not yet been signed or returned to Mr. Robb. Understanding a deadline has been set,
they consent to it. If the deadline is not met, Mr. Robb understands the issue "is dead." Mr. LaBrie does
not wish to waste staff time. The intent is to meet the deadline.
As it relates to the issue of access, Mr. Robb contacted Mr. Schneider and advised him of the need to
resolve the issue. Although there is an agreement in principle and Mr. Robb thought he had the issue
resolved to the level necessary to submit, if he "signs off" on the easement to Mr. Schneider, "he's giving
up his property rights with no idea if he might ever get rezoned or not."
Eric Robb, applicant noted Mike Manning is a full -time property manager to Mr. Hadeth. They have
spoken on the telephone and have an agreement. Mr. Manning asked, though, if Mr. Hadeth would have
access across the south end of the property over the private drive. Mr. Robb responded in the negative.
Mr. Manning then said he would have to do some title research on the issue to confirm Mr. Robb's
statement.
FENTON MOVED TO REFER FILE #L03 -079 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW.
(motion stricken as substitute motion is made and acted upon)
CARTER MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO (FOLLOW STAFF
RECOMMENDATION) TO FORWARD FILE #L03 -079 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: The applicant must apply for a boundary line adjustment
prior to May 3, 2004, and must be signed by Mr. Robb and his neighbor.*
Discussion:
Discussion took place around issues of property location, resolution to access and encroachment, staff
time and Planning Commission time to be spent, adding traffic to 65 Avenue South, safety, and costs to
the applicant.
FENTON CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. Consensus did not exist to end debate.
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Discussion continued on the issues of allowing the Planning Commission to consider the item, criteria
relative to making a decision on the issue; i.e., is the matter adequately addressed in comprehensive
plan, is there a public need for the change, is the proposed change in the best interests for meeting the
identified public need and will the proposed change result in a net benefit to the community.
VOTE on the motion to forward file #L03 -079 to the Planning Commission, with the
previously stated condition carried 4 -3; with Councilmembers Hernandez, Linder and
Robertson voting NO.
Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation, reflecting upon his appointment to his current position,
noted three specific tasks were set. They included re -doing the 6 -Year Parks and Open Space Plan,
finding a place for a park in the Cascade View neighborhood, and building a new Foster Golf Links
Clubhouse. The first two have been completed.
As it relates to the Clubhouse, Mr. Fletcher reminded Council of the formation of a "Clubhouse Team"
which consists of Mayor Mullet; Rick Still, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation; Marty O'Brien, Golf
Professional; Alan Doerschel, Finance Director; and himself. Together, the team spent much time
discussing this project and decided all would want a clubhouse to serve the needs of the golfers, produce
restaurant revenues, and provide a gathering place in Tukwila.
The team decided upon the need for a top -notch architect as well as the need for a "wow factor" in that
architect. That has been achieved in the hiring of David A. Clark. It has also been achieved in the
restaurateur chosen to provide the dining experiences at the clubhouse Gordon Harris of Gordy's BBQ
Steakhouse.
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The team then decided upon the need for a "project enforcer." This is the person who has managed
projects of this magnitude, checks and double checks every detail with regard the contract, the
construction crews, the work, etc. This project enforcer, also known as the Owner's Representative is
Mike Sweeney.
This project is a facility that will pay for itself through its greens fees and concessionaire contract. It will
elevate Foster Golf Course with the improvements made as well as "special features" such as the brand
new water feature, putting green, and exterior place for dining.
The Tukwila Arts Commission, after saving money for many years, has claimed enough money saved to
be spent on a "front water feature." And, it is now almost complete.
Mr. Fletcher thanked the staffs in the Department of Community Development, Public Works, department
heads, staff, Mayor's Office and the City Council for their support through this entire project.
There will be one `official opening" on May 1, 2004 where a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place.
And, the restaurant will open one month later.
Mike Sweeney, Owner's Representative,, reported furniture has been ordered, artwork is done, the
dedication plaque is being fabricated, interior painting is taking place, and ceilings and cabinets are being
installed. In "the big picture" all is good. With matters that involve time and money, Mr. Sweeney noted
we're "coming down to the wire."
With approximately 90 days left in his position, Mr. Sweeney noted Council will continue to be apprised of
happenings surrounding April's opening of the course for play, for the golf portions of the building for golf
operations, for the dedication ceremony currently slated for May 1, and the grand opening of the
restaurant on June 15.
Before his departure, Mr. Sweeney will issue a project closeout document. It will include issues of time,
money and an assessment of how close to the bulls eye staff hit the target. In making that bulls eye, Mr.
Sweeney is talking about achieving Council direction in design intent and construction elements.
With the last payment to the contractor, staff compensated Wade Perrow Construction (General
Contractor) for progress of completion of 66 To date there have been 10 change orders (in the
amount of $54,000.00) which address 28 different conditions. Six of those issues resulted in credits to
the City while the other 22 have come with a cost.
Currently, 18% of the contingency amount ($304,000.00) has been spent and we're past the 66%
construction benchmark. Conventionally what is used to evaluate the success of a project against itself if
the percentage of change order costs to the base contract amount. Today, we're at 2
A change order for the new sewer line is about to be resolved. It may cost as much as $93,000.00. This
number, in addition to a number of smaller anticipated expenses, makes Mr. Sweeney forecast that on
April 1, 2004, the contingency will be consumed at 55 On that date, staff will have expended roughly
$167,000.00 on contingent costs, leaving a balance of roughly $137,000.00.
As it relates to time the first timeline for this project established April 15 as the opening date for golf
operations. Work in the restaurant areas will continue through May 21, with the previously mentioned
June 15 opening date. Those dates remain unchanged. The 10 change orders, though, have added 22
contract days to the contractor's deadline.
The contractor's work efforts are focused at being in position on April 1 where they will seek a conditional
occupancy permit so that owner equipment and artwork may be moved into the building. This will lessen
the gap in time needed to activate the building to prepare it for business use by golf operations.
Telephone and CCTV lines will be brought in and this is also the time when the City's IT division will come
in to install computer lines and equipment.
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Concurrently, during the first two weeks of April, (as staff moves equipment and furnishings into place
the contractor will complete all code related requirements to allow staff to occupy the space for business
operations on or about April 15. The golf course will open near April 15 or as soon as accessibility for
golf patrons is established through the construction area, on the "asphalt loop" behind the clubhouse.
The Pro Shop will open for business during the week of April 19 23. Depending upon how many of the
days lost (between April 15 and 23) staff needs to wrap up the facility and make it capable of handling
business operations, the clubhouse could open as late as April 23.
Responding to an inquiry from Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Sweeney reported there are indeed two water
features at the clubhouse and both are nearly complete.
David A. Clark. Architect. distributed packets to Council containing photographs which describe the
feeling of the building, the new face of Foster Golf Links, the culmination of efforts of the residents, staff,
Council, administration and the golfers.
Being told to put golf first and create a building to make Tukwila proud for out -of -town guests, Mr. Clark
was proud to share photographs depicting the building (from beginning to present) in its farmhouse -style
with elements which make it appear to have been added onto three or four times.
The building includes a main hospitality area (seats 100) with a 36 -foot tall, double -sided fireplace, a
restaurant, lounge, breakfast bar, cart barn with dormers and windows, meeting rooms, and pro shop.
Elevations, colors, designs, etc. were discussed and shared through photographs and Council asked
questions as they arose.
In creating the clubhouse, the goals were to have it blend into the course and be visually striking from
the street. Mr. Clark believes both were achieved.
In closing, Mr. Fletcher thanked Parks Commission Chair, Joanne McManus. She and the other Parks
Commissioners have seen this project through from beginning to completion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Work plan and public process for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update and Growth Management
Act (GMA) technical update
Rebecca Fox, Senior Planner, Department of Community Development, noted this as an opportunity for
the public to comment on items to be covered in the 2004 Comprehensive Plan update which includes
technical revisions, the GMA and the annual amendments (heard earlier in this meeting).
Ms. Fox noted staff is focusing on technical revisions in order to stay current with the GMA. The State
requires the City to take legislative action in order to adopt a work program and a public involvement
program for this work.
The proposed resolution provides the reasons behind the legislation and the updates. It also includes
opportunities for public involvement (outlined in Attachment A to the proposed resolution). Attachment B
to the proposed resolution reviews the work plan topics based upon staff's review of the GMA
requirements and King County's county-wide planning policies. Staff also reviewed comments made by
the State in 1995 when the Comprehensive Plan was initially adopted. Finally, the work plan includes the
annual amendments (the three previously discussed at this meeting).
By evaluating and adopting the proposed resolution, the City makes it clear to the public what is being
done and why.
9:07 p.m. Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing.
No citizen comment was received.
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9:08 p.m. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing.
No action was taken at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A resolution approving the work plan and public process for the 2004 Comprehensive Plan
update and GMA technical update
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
ADOPTING A WORK PLAN AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PER RCW 36.70.130
HAGGERTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY
TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 7 -0.
Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution.
HAGGERTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS
READ.*
Discussion:
Councilmember Linder noted the numbering is "off" on Attachment B (number II shows twice, thus
making each successive number "off" by one). City staff was directed to correct the numbering before
copying and distributing the resolution and related attachments.
Vote to accept the proposed resolution as read carried 7 -0.
APPROVED RESOLUTION #1545
Mayor Mullet announced the need for an executive session, for approximately 20 minutes, for the
purposes of discussing potential litigation.
REPORTS:
a. Mayor
Mayor Mullet distributed information and spoke on the Sales Tax Sourcing issue impacts to Tukwila.
Additionally, he reported serving as one of the interviewers for the new Tukwila Schools Superintendent.
Three finalists remain and Council was invited to go and meet them before the final selection is made.
b. City Council
Councilmember Duffle spoke highly of time spent recently in Washington, D.C., at the National League
of Cities Conference. Additionally, he informed Council of speaking with one of the Tukwila School
Superintendent finalists as it relates to a dress code, and will meet with the other two as well.
Councilmember Hernandez attended the March 4 Equity and Diversity Commission meeting; the
March 9 D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony with Councilmember Linder. Ms. Hernandez also attended this
evening's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Finally, the Councilmember noted Brian Singh Hare
(former manager of the East Indian restaurant) was present earlier this evening as a visitor.
Council President Haggerton attended the March 3 meeting with the King County Library Board at
Issaquah, a March 4 trip to Washington, D.C., for an all -day Municipalities in Transition Program meeting
on March 5. He and Councilmember Fenton met with the Policy Committee on March 6, a Steering
Committee dinner that night and then a March 7 Steering Committee meeting. Mr. Haggerton serves on
the Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee.
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Councilmember Carter distributed a written report on the 2004 National League of Cities Conference in
Washington, D.C. Before leaving for Washington, D.C., Ms. Carter attended a recent Policy Board
meeting (that Suburban Cities Association had). After returning from the east coast, Ms. Carter attended
a March 11 Transportation Policy Board meeting and Municipal Research Council meeting, and a March
12 Chamber lunch and ribbon cutting ceremony for Puget Sound Access.
Councilmember Linder attended the March 9 D.A.R.E. graduation and Community Affairs and Parks
Committee meeting. Later the same night, Ms. Linder attended the Highway 99 Action Committee
meeting. The next clean -up day for that committee is March 20. On March 11, Ms. Linder met with
ladies who reported the `Backyard Wildlife Fair" will be held May 1, 2004.
Councilmember Robertson reported recent attendance to two first aid classes sponsored by the
Tukwila Fire Department. Additionally, Mr. Robertson attended the March 11 WRIA 9 meeting.
Councilmember Fenton liked the Policy Committee format used at Washington, D.C., this year. This
evening, Mr. Fenton attended the Finance and Safety Committee meeting.
Rhonda Berry reported Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk, was at the Washington Municipal Clerks
Association Conference where he was serving as co- presenter for two sessions on parliamentary
procedure. Additionally, on Friday, March 12, the City was informed it was to receive a 2004 Well -City
Award. Staff will receive that award (in person) in April.
d. Citv Attorney
Shelley Kerslake had no report.
e. Leaislative Analyst
Lucy Lauterbach provided a wrap up of the most recent legislative session. Her written report included
bill numbers, whether or not the bill passed and a description of the bills as well.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported Katherine Kertzman just had visitors here wherein she made a
bid proposal (Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Federal Way each put up $25,000.00) to get the 2006 Senior
World Softball Series Championships in Tukwila, at Fort Dent Park. The tournament represents
approximately 8,500 room nights; with most of them being in Tukwila and SeaTac. The "award" will be
made in approximately two weeks. Other cities are also vying for the tournament.
Additionally, he reported the Western Regional Softball Senior Tournament is definitely being held at Fort
Dent Park in July, 2004. Although this only represents 600 -700 room nights, most of them will be in
Tukwila.
10:06 p.m. FENTON MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO RECESS THE REGULAR
MEETING TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL
LITIGATION, FOR 20 MINUTES, PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
The motion carried 7 -0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Potential Litiaation Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 20 minutes
10:06 p.m. Executive session began.
10:18 p.m. Executive session ended.
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ADJOURN:
10:19 p.m. DUFFIE MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR
MEETING. The motion carried 7 -0.
Steven Mullet, Mayor,/ /1-7470, riz-
Date Minutes Signed: April 5. 2004
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March 15, 2004
Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk