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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-20 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL March 20, 2006 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers City Hall REGULAR MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Steven M. Mullet called the Tukwila City Council meeting to order at 7:00 pm. and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Jane Cantu, City Clerk, called the roll of the Council. Present were Dennis Robertson, Council President; Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Joan Hernandez, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pam Linder, and Verna Griffin. CITY OFFICIALS Steven M. Mullet, Mayor; Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney; Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development Director; Nora Gierloff, Planning Supervisor; Bob Benedicto, Building Official; Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director; David Haynes, Police Chief; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Mary Miotke, Information Technology Manager; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Christy O'Flaherty, Deputy City Clerk. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Community Pride Award; presented to citizens, Ainsley and Joyce Dixon Bruce Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director, provided an overview of the new Community Pride Award. Members of the Arts Commission, Parks Commission, and City Council selected a home in Tukwila that exemplifies pride of ownership based on the exterior surroundings and landscaping. The residence of Ainsley and Joyce Dixon, 15856 43 Avenue South was selected as this year's winner. Mayor Mullet presented the Dixon's with a certificate of recognition as the first recipient of the Tukwila Community Pride Award. A plaque will be placed at City Hall with the names of current and former winners of this award. The Dixon's also received gift certificates from Gordy's, Star Nursery, Lowes and Home Depot. Members of the Council thanked the Dixon's for their positive contributions to the community. b. Recognition of Vern Meryhew's service as Planning Commissioner; presented by Steve Lancaster, DCD Director Steve Lancaster, Department of Community Development Director, introduced Vern Meryhew, Tukwila Planning Commissioner. Mr. Meryhew has served Tukwila as a volunteer for approximately 16 years as a Civil Service and Planning Commissioner. Mayor Mullet presented Mr. Meryhew with a plaque recognizing his contributions to the Tukwila Planning Commission and Board of Architectural Review. The Mayor and Councilmembers expressed gratitude to Mr. Meryhew for his leadership and dedication to the City. APPOINTMENTS a. Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board: Victoria Lindsey, Pos. #2; term expires 3/31/10 (appointment) City of Tukwila City Council Regular Meetina Minutes Donna West, Pos. #6; term expires 3/31/10 (reappointment) Page 2 of 7 March 20. 2006 David Haynes, Police Chief, introduced Victoria Lindsey, a candidate for appointment to the Community Oriented Policing Citizen's Advisory Board. Ms. Lindsey is the Human Resources Manager for Carlyle, Inc. in Tukwila. She looks forward to making Tukwila a thriving and safe community. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF VICTORIA LINDSEY TO POSITION #2 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Jeri Frangello- Anderson, Pos. #4; term expires 3/31/10 (reappointment) MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF JERI FRANGELLO- ANDERSON TO POSITION #4 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF DONNA WEST TO POSITION #6 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Dan Roche, Pos. #8; term expires 3/31/10 (reappointment). MOVED BY CARTER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF DAN ROCHE TO POSITION #8 ON THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING CITIZEN'S ADVISORY BOARD, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. b. Parks Commission Alice Russell, Pos. #2; term expires 3/31/09 (reappointment) MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF ALICE RUSSELL TO POSITION #2 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/09. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Scott Kruize, Pos. #4; term expires 3/31/09 (reappointment) MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF SCOTT KRUIZE TO POSITION #4 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/09. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 c. Planning Commission: Margaret Bratcher, Pos. #2; term expires 3/31/10 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET BRATCHER TO POSITION #2 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 George Malina, Pos. #5; term expires 3/31/10 (reappointment). MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO APPROVE THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE MALINA TO POSITION #5 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, WITH TERM EXPIRING 3/31/10. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked the members of the boards and commissions for the service they provide to the community. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. City of Tukwila Page 3 of 7 City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes March 20. 2006 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 3/6/06 (Regular) b. Approval of Vouchers. No. 322166- 322505 in the amount of $1,028,613.24 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. BID AWARD Award a contract to R. L. Alia Company in the amount of $6,982,432.00 for Allentown /Foster Point Water, Sewer and Surface Water Improvement Project, Phase II. MOVED BY HAGGERTON, SECONDED BY LINDER TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO R. L. ALIA COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,982.432 FOR ALLENTOWN /FOSTER POINT WATER, SEWER AND SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PHASE II.* Council President Robertson indicated he authorized this item to come directly to the Regular Meeting to avoid possible delays in the project start date. This topic, as well as the entire sewer plan, has been discussed for the past two years. Councilmember Haggerton stated this project was advertised on January 27 and February 3, 2006 and five bids were received and opened on March 1, 2006. The low bid for the base bid, Schedule A, was $6,982,432 from R. L. Alia. Additive Alternate, Schedule C, came in at $304,640 and is over budget and will not be awarded. References indicate that R. L. Alia Company has performed well on similar projects and successfully completed Allentown Phase I. Discussion ensued regarding the installation of sidewalks at Foster Point and which side of the street is preferable to the community. The Councilmembers spoke in favor of having a sidewalk on one side of the street. Residents in the area of Foster Point will be given an opportunity to convey their intent with regard to the sidewalk issue. The Council will be notified as to the decision of the community members and be provided a cost estimate. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARING Amendments to the Zoning Code in the following areas: Rezone procedures Code interpretation procedures and fees Design review approval standard City Council involvement in quasi judicial matters Mayor Mullet opened the public hearing at 7:37 pm. Nora Gierloff, Planning Supervisor, gave a brief summary of each of the amendment topics. No citizen comments were received. Mayor Mullet closed the public hearing at 7:45 pm. City of Tukwila Citv Council Reaular Meetina Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2101 regarding vacation of South 124th Street AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2101 §1, WHICH VACATED CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, DEDICATED FOR STREET PURPOSES, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SOUTH 124TH STREET, RUNNING WESTERLY FROM EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH TO PREVIOUSLY VACATED 35TH AVENUE SOUTH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ.* Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, stated that in September, 2005, Council approved the street vacation of South 124 Street. The compensation from the Sabey Corporation was shown at that time as $430,000. After the passage of the ordinance, it was discovered a portion of the square footage had been donated by the Sabey Corporation and should not be included as part of the compensation amount. The revised amount of compensation owed by the Sabey Corporation is $360,206.50. *MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2115. b. Zoning Code amendment ordinances (four) (reference Public Hearing above) Page 4 of 7 March 20. 2006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 18.84, ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING REQUESTS FOR CHANGES IN ZONING; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1758 §1 (PART) AND 1770 §56 AND §58; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2116. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1758 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TMC 18.96.020, REGARDING ZONING INTERPRETATION REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2117. City of Tukwila City Council Reoular Meetina Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 20. 2006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 1758 §1 (PART), 1865 §50, AND 2005 §17, AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE 18.60.030, RELATING TO THE REVIEW STANDARD OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND DCD DIRECTOR TO APPROVE, APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS, OR DENY PLANS SUBMITTED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2118. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC 18.104.010 AND 18.108.040, TO CHANGE THE APPEAL BODIES FOR CERTAIN LAND USE DECISIONS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1768 §3 (PART), 1796 §3 (PART), 1841 §2, 1857 §7, 2005 §20, 2066 §2, 2097 §22, AND 2098 §4; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2119. c. A resolution adopting a land use fee schedule A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed resolution by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NUMBER 1603. d. An ordinance regarding appeal fees AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPEAL FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2120. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes e. An ordinance regarding administration of the City's Plumbing Code Page 6 of 7 March 20. 2006 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TMC CHAPTER 16.04 REGARDING THE CITY'S PLUMBING CODE ADMINISTRATION; ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE; ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES RELATING TO THE PLUMBING CODE AND THE FUEL GAS CODE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 1838 §12, 1842 AND 2048; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Shelley Kerslake, City Attorney, read the proposed ordinance by title only. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE TO ADOPT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AS READ. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0 TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NUMBER 2121. REPORTS a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported on a recent outbreak of criminal activity in the City. b. City Council Councilmember Duffie stated his recent trip to Washington DC for the NLC Conference was very successful. He also reported a citizen complaint regarding coyotes on residential property. Council President Robertson indicated he would look into the situation. Councilmember Hernandez attended the DARE Graduation on March 7, 2006, and the South King County Cultural Coalition meeting on March 8, 2006. Ms. Hernandez also attended the March 10 Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce meeting and an Equity and Diversity workshop on March 11, 2006. On March 14, 2006 she attended the Highway 99 Action Committee meeting. The next Highway 99 Cleanup event will be held on April 1, 2006. She was also present at the March 16 Tukwila Children's Foundation meeting and election of officers. Council President Robertson reminded Council and the Mayor that F1 forms (required by the Public Disclosure Commission) are due by April 17, 2006. Mr. Robertson attended the Crime Hot Spots meeting last week and reported that burglaries, car prowling, and stealing incidents are slightly lower than this same period last year. He is continuing to monitor email correspondence from citizens and will forward them on to each Councilmember. Councilmember Carter reported that she attended a March 8, 2006 Suburban Cities Public Issues meeting. She attended a Transportation Policy Board meeting on March 9, followed by a Destination 2030 Adhoc meeting. She was in Washington DC last week for the NLC Conference, and she distributed a written report based on her attendance at the event. Councilmember Haggerton reported on highlights from his attendance at the NLC Conference in Washington DC. He distributed a written report outlining his experiences at the event. He indicated that Tukwila will be hosting the September 14 -16, 2006 Information Technology and Communication Steering Committee event. Mr. Haggerton stated the workshops at the conference were valuable and well attended, and there was a great deal of focus on telecommunications, cable, video and broadband deployment. Councilmember Linder attended the DARE Graduation on March 7, 2006 and the South County Human Services meeting on March 8, 2006. She expressed support for the DARE program as a means to deter drug and alcohol use among young people. Ms. Linder reported she is currently assisting with preparations for the Backyard Wildlife Festival. City of Tukwila City Council Reaular Meetina Minutes Councilmember Griffin attended the NLC Conference this past week where she was involved in workshops regarding youth, education, and families. She reported that free citizenship classes are available and being advertised on the Tukwila School District website. Saturday, March 25, Tukwila Rotary will be sponsoring the "Let's Strike Out" bowl -a -thon to support the Tukwila Food Pantry. The Tukwila Children's Foundation will match any funds raised by the high school and middle school team. Ms. Griffin presented Mayor Mullet with a mug, featuring photos from a youth leadership event, for his service on the Tukwila Children's Foundation Executive Committee. c. Staff Rhonda Berry, City Administrator, reported on a press event occurring on March 21, 2006 at 9:45 am in downtown Seattle. Senator Patty Murray will be present at the YWCA Opportunity Place. This event is intended to put a face on the importance of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and will focus on families who have benefited from these funds. On Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 9:00 am, there will be a volunteer event at Duwamish Riverbend Hill. A group of volunteers will be removing invasive plant species from the area. Ms. Berry also gave an overview of a meeting with twelve representatives from the Placer County Sports and Events Council. They are looking at a 100 acre development that will be a sports facility combined with a community development area. Tukwila's Starfire facility was the first stop on their tour of potential sites. She will report back to the Council as more information becomes available. d. City Attorney The City Attorney had no report. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hernandez indicated there will be an unveiling of a mural at the Tukwila Pool on April 20, 2006. That is the same day as the Joint City Council /School Board Meeting. Rhonda Berry said she would look into the situation and report back to the Council. Mayor Mullet reported on the DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women's Network) Celebration of the 100 night for the Safe Night's Program, focusing on domestic abuse prevention. He also indicated that Ron Sims will be in attendance at the next Suburban Cities evening meeting. Senator Patty Murray may also attend as well. ADJOURNMENT 8:44 pm. Page 7 of 7 March 20. 2006 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HAGGERTON THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED 7 -0. Steven M. Mullet, Mayor 2a Christy O'Flaherty(Cputy City Clerk Approved by Council on April 3, 2006