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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-16 Regular MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: OFFICIALS: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: a. Oaths of office: Darrell Baskin Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers City Hall May 16, 2005 7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of Council. Councilmembers present included Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Dennis Robertson and David Fenton. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF PAMELA LINDER, COUNCIL PRESIDENT. The motion carried 6 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney; Lucy Lauterbach, Legislative Analyst; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Bob Baker, Deputy City Clerk; Kimberly Walden, Judge, Municipal Court; Darlene Heskett, Court Administrator; Bruce Fletcher, Director of Parks and Recreation; Rick Still, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Captain Darrell Baskin, Police Department. Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, introduced Darrell Baskin. Originally joining the Tukwila Police Department in 1980, Mr. Baskin grew up in Skyway and received his first policing job with the Port of Seattle. He graduated from the Police academy some 25+ years ago. Mayor Mullet administered the Oath of Office to Captain Baskin. Captain Police Department (promotion) Captain Baskin noted the code of ethics and his commitment to serving the citizens of Tukwila has not changed since becoming employed. Proud to take the oath as Captain, Mr. Baskin is pleased to be working in the place where he's experienced many "challenges as well as successes." He introduced his wife and three sons and thanked them for their support. Finally, he thanked others in the department with whom he currently serves. Dale Rock Officer Police Department (lateral) Captain Baskin introduced Dale Rock, lateral transfer police officer. With previous experience in the Cities of Yakima and Zillah, Officer Rock has a degree in criminal justice from Yakima Valley College. After growing up in Western Washington, the newest police officer is pleased to return to this side of the State and is committed to giving 110% in order to make the City and the department proud. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes b. Introduction of new employee: Susan Paepke. Bailiff, Municipal Court Page 2 of 8 May 16. 2005 Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge, introduced Susan Paepke, Bailiff. With 15+ years court experience, Ms. Paepke comes to the City (most recently) from a Kent law firm where she served as an ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce and was also a Rotary member. Citing (today as) her two -month anniversary, Ms. Paepke is proud to serve Tukwila and noted her pleasure in returning to the court system. She looks forward to "retiring from this place." She asked Captain Baskin to relay her personal thanks and appreciation for serving and protecting court staff. Knowing the courts deal with a variety of defendants, the Bailiff is pleased to have a security officer on duty during court hours /sessions. c. Washington Recreation and Park Association awards by Brit Kramer. Executive Director. WRPA 1. Outstandina Facilities Award Foster Golf Links Clubhouse and Course Renovation Ms. Brit Kramer, Executive Director of the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, was proud to present this "Special Use Award" at a recent WRPA Conference where record numbers of entries were presented for spotlight awards. A wooden plaque in the shape of Washington State was presented to Mayor Mullet. Ms. Kramer noted WRPA was organized in 1947 and supports over 1,300 members (all of whom are involved in Parks and Recreation). WRPA is responsible to its members by providing services, training and recognizing excellence. Mayor Mullet called the clubhouse a labor of love and accepted the plaque on behalf of the City and those involved with the project. Ms. Kramer presented the 2005 WRPA Professional Citation of Merit to Rick Still, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation. Cited for going "above and beyond the call of duty," Mr. Still was presented with "one of the highest awards" presented by WRPA. Ms. Kramer noted Mr. Still is largely responsible for the success of WRPA in Washington. He was called a "leader" in parks resources and was given praise for showing passion for his profession. Mr. Still introduced various family members in the audience and thanked them for allowing him the freedom and time required (away from home) to contribute to WRPA. PROCLAMATION: 2. Professional Citation of Merit Rick Still, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation A proclamation designating May 21 -27, 2005 as "National Safe Boating Week." Mayor Mullet read from the original and proclaimed May 21 -27, 2005 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of Tukwila and urged all citizens who boat to "Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear it." And practice safe boating habits. It was noted that an average of 700 people die, each year, in boating related accidents 70% of those due to drowning. It was also reported that a significant number of those would still be here today if they had worn a life preserver. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: Page 3 of 8 May 16. 2005 The proclamation was presented to Mr. Ross Earnst, former (City) Public Works Director, and Commander of the Poverty Bay Power Squadron. His organization teaches safe boating and provides free vessel safety checks. Also present to receive the proclamation was Mr. Ross Heller, another former Tukwila employee. JoAnne McManus, 5610 South 133 Street, Tukwila, brought to the Council's and Administration's attention a situation on 56 Street (address unknown) wherein a truck is parking 1 /2 on the street, and 1/2 on the grass in front of his fence. The truck is moved when the yard is mowed, yet is often left in one spot over the allowed 72 hour maximum. Calling the situation a "nuisance," Ms. McManus noted a safety hazard is present especially for those coming in the opposite direction of the parked vehicle. Ms. McManus stated something must be done "to change the laws, so an officer can give them a ticket." Mayor Mullet informed Ms. McManus that appropriate City staff would locate the proper address and look into the situation. CONSENT AGENDA: a. Approval of minutes March 21, 2005 and May 2, 2005 Regular meetings b. Approval of vouchers #315587 315829, in the amount of $940,079.58 c. Accept as complete the Fort Dent Stormwater Pump Station #19 and Drainage Project with Western Engineering Constructors; authorize release of retainage subject to the standard claim and lien release procedures (final cost of project $240,014.30). DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ACCEPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.* Discussion: Citing a potential flaw in the process, Ms. Hernandez reported not seeing recent drafts of City Council meeting minutes and asked that the two sets on this consent agenda be pulled for review (before) and approval at the next Regular meeting. Consensus existed to pull the items. Bob Baker answered questions of process by Mayor Mullet and will be sure the process is tightened, refined or improved. *Vote on the motion *The motion to accept the consent agenda, with the exception of item a, carried 6 -0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Proposed ordinances for seven street vacations that are required to accommodate Sound Transit Link Light Rail South Corridor rail lines 3.40.62 35th Ave. S. (southwesterly from Southcenter Blvd.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 35 AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD (SOUTH 154 STREET) FOR APPROXIMATELY 354 FEET, INCLUDING THE PARTIAL CUL -DE -SAC BULB; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2087 3.40.63 48th Ave. S. (northeasterly from S. 134th PI. to 1 -51 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 48 AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FROM SOUTH 134 PLACE TO THE INTERSTATE 5 ON -RAMP AT STATE ROUTE 599; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2088 3.40.64 47th Ave. S. (northeasterly for 310 feet from S. 134th PI.I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 47 AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 310 FEET, FROM SOUTH 134 PLACE TO THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. Page 4 of 8 Mav 16. 2005 Although little discussion was held during this meeting, this and the ensuing street vacation ordinances have all been before the appropriate committees. Additionally, a public hearing was recently held. Councilmember Carter pointed out the City could receive as much as $850,000.00 in compensation when all obligations are met in association with these street vacations. Additionally, she noted the pieces of land are needed to complete the Link Light Rail project through Tukwila. None are current, actively -used streets. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. HERNANDEZ MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meeting Minutes ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2089 3.40.65 49th Ave. S. (northeasterly for 100 feet parallel to 1 -5) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A REMNANT OF 49 AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING NORTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET, PARALLEL TO WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF- WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ROBERTSON MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. HAGGERTON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2090 3.40.66 S. 138th St. (at intersection of 1 -5) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTH 138 STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH 138 STREET AND THE WESTERLY SIDE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE DUFFIE MOVED; HERNANDEZ SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2091 3.40.67 S. 146th St. (southeasterly for 226 feet to 1 -5) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTH 146 STREET, RUNNING SOUTHEASTERLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 222 FEET, FROM 51 AVENUE SOUTH TO INTERSTATE 5 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 5 of 8 May 16. 2005 HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. City of Tukwila Citv Council Regular Meetina Minutes HERNANDEZ MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. DUFFIE MOVED; HAGGERTON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2092 3.40.68 S. 133rd St. (at intersection of SR -5991 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTH 133 STREET, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH 133 STREET AND STATE ROUTE 599 RIGHT -OF -WAY; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ROBERTSON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2093 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF 43 AVENUE SOUTH, RUNNING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM SR 599 TO SQUIRE STREET AND SQUIRE STREET RUNNING SOUTH FROM 43 AVENUE SOUTH TO SOUTH 131 PLACE; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Page 6 of 8 Mav 16. 2005 FENTON MOVED; ROBERTSON SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. *The motion carried 6 -0. b. Proposed ordinance vacating a portion of 43rd Ave. S., running southwesterly from SR -599 to Squire Street and Squire Street from 43rd Ave. S. to So. 131st PI. HAGGERTON MOVED; CARTER SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed ordinance. HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED ORDINANCE #2094 c. Motion authorizing the Mayor to sian an amendment to Contract #04- 025(b1 with David Evans in the amount of $70.000 for the design of the water service for the Tukwila South project. City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Page 7 of 8 Mav 16. 2005 ROBERTSON MOVED; FENTON SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT #04- 025(b) WITH DAVID EVANS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE WATER SERVICE FOR THE TUKWILA SOUTH PROJECT. The motion carried 6 -0. d. Proposed resolution declaring an emergency in response to erosion damage on the 42nd Avenue South Bridge A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO DAMAGES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY, DUE TO EROSION FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY. The motion carried 6 -0. Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, read the title of the proposed resolution. FENTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS READ.* Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, reported an update from King County (this morning) wherein the flood protection group is doing interim work on the bank and final design is in progress. Full -blown repair work will follow. Although discussions are ongoing with King County to determine whether or not they'll participate in the permanent repair work, no expectations of the same exist. If King County were to get involved, it would be to repair the riverbank itself. As it relates to traffic control during repair efforts, Mr. Morrow noted one lane of travel may need closing. *The motion carried 6 -0. APPROVED RESOLUTION #1577 e. An interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle for the overlay and repair of 16th Avenue South HAGGERTON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR MULLET TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, FOR THE OVERLAY AND REPAIR OF THE TUKWILA PORTION OF 16 AVENUE SOUTH. The motion carried 6 0. REPORTS: a. Mayor Mayor Mullet attended the Backyard Habitat Fair over the weekend and praised the efforts of Council President Linder in connection with the fair. He also attended the May 6 Flagpole dedication ceremony at the Tukwila Pool. Finally, he reported the apparent heart attack of a volunteer at the Tukwila Community Center this afternoon. Her condition at this point is unknown. b. Council Councilmember Joe Duffie, on behalf of Pamela Linder, thanked those who attended this year's Backyard Habitat Fair. Additionally, he praised Mr. Fenton for organizing and being involved with the May 15 Global Day of Prayer at the Foster High School stadium. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Councilmember Joan Hernandez attended the May 10 Joint Planning Commission /City Council Special meeting; the May 11 South King County Cultural Coalition meeting, and the May 13 South King County Chamber luncheon. Councilmember Carter attended a conference on Risk Management last week. She will attend a SCATBd meeting on May 17 and a Puget Sound Regional Council event on May 20. Councilmember Jim Haggerton attended the May 10 Cascade View construction meeting; the May 13 Cascade Water Alliance meeting and the May 14 Backyard Habitat Fair. He, too, praised the efforts of Pamela Linder, Council President, for her deep involvement with the project. He plans to attend the upcoming AWC conference where Pam Carter will be sworn in as President of the association. Councilmember Dennis Robertson attended the May 12 WRIA 9 meeting and tonight's Finance and Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember David Fenton also attended the Cascade View construction meeting /open house and the May 15 Global Day of Prayer. He praised Joe Duffie for appearing in uniform and giving a great speech in support of prayer for military personnel. Mr. Duffie received a standing ovation for his efforts. c. City Administrator Page 8of8 Mav 16. 2005 Rhonda Berry noted the City received a parks grant (for the Macadam Winter Garden) from Starbucks, in the amount of $15,000.00. She also reported a May 19 ground- breaking ceremony, at 10 a.m., in connection with Seattle Pacific University students' efforts to create a "Universal Design House" proposed to service a family from cradle to grave. d. City Attorney Peter Beckwith, Assistant City Attorney, had no report. e. Legislative Analyst Lucy Lauterbach asked Council if they would like to have lunch dates set up with legislators from the two districts that represent Tukwila. Each responded in the affirmative. Ms. Lauterbach will spearhead the effort. MISCELLANEOUS: Ms. Hernandez distributed a brochure /handlout from the recent South King County Cultural meeting. Mr. Duffie spoke of praise (for City staff, Council, Administration, etc.) through prayer at the recent Global Day of Prayer. ADJOURNMENT: 8:16 p.m. ROBERTSON MOVED; DUFFIE SECONDED; TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING. The motion carried 6 -0 q a.A01/4. Date minutes approved: June 6. 2005 Steven M. Mullet, Mayor Robert H. Baker, CMC, Deputy City Clerk