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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-08-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council President Joan Hernandez called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and led the flag salute. OFFICIALS: Mayor Steven M. Mullet; City Administrator John McFarland; Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach; Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director; Jim Morrow, Public Works Director; Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director; Nora Gierloff, Associate Planner; Moira Bradshaw, Associate Planner; Jane Cantu, City Clerk; Barbara Saxton, Acting Deputy Clerk. COUNCIL ATTENDANCE: TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL August 27, 2001; 7:00 p.m. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Present: Council President Joan Hernandez and Councilmembers Joe Duffie, Pam Carter, Jim Haggerton, Pamela Linder, David Fenton, and Richard Simpson. CITIZEN COMMENT /CORRESPONDENCE: None SPECIAL ISSUES: a. A resolution reiectina all bids for the upgrade to Lift Station #7 Jim Morrow, Public Works Director, explained that $86,000 had been budgeted for improvements to Lift Station #7. Five bids were received and all came in well above the City's estimate for the project. Morrow plans to talk with previous bidders and find out if the specs were clearly advertised, then put the project back out for bid. Council consensus to forward the resolution rejecting all bids for the upgrade to Lift Station #7 to the 9/4/01 Regular Meeting. b. Arts Commission proposal at Sounder train station. Bruce Fletcher, Parks Recreation Director gave a brief update on the wildlife scene project for the Sounder train station. Fletcher distributed information about the artist to Council'. It is anticipated the project could begin in October 2001 and be completed within six months. The city engineer will work with the artist to assure compliance with city ordinances. Project funding is through the hotel /motel tax. It was suggested the City of Tukwila Committee of the Whole Minutes Longacres theme be considered at the station rather than the "Birds in Silhouette Against the Sky Fletcher suggested plaques about the history of Longacres and the Backyard Wildlife Habitat be added at the train station. Council consensus was to send this issue back to the Lodging Tax Advisory Board for a presentation to the full LTA Board. c. Proposed Zoning Code Amendments August 27, 2001 Page 2 of 5 Steve Lancaster, DCD Director, introduced this item and explained that Item A, changing from a floor area ratio to lot coverage standard in LDR, was developed in conjunction with the ordinance regulating group homes. Lancaster requested council's guidance as to whether this item be included in the Zoning Code Amendment. Council consensus was to include Item A in the ordinance. The amendments have been before the Community Affairs and Parks Committee and the Planning Commission. A Planning Commission public hearing was held on June 28` A listing of the amendments follows: A. Change the Floor Area Ratio limitation of LDR to a lot coverage Standard; B. Eliminate increased setbacks for the second story of structures in LDR; C. Prohibit the use of cargo containers as storage sheds in residential zones; D. Add additional detail to landscape plan requirements; E. Revise the Zoning Code definition of building height to match the Washington State Building Code; F. Revise the Zoning Code definition of story to match the Washington State Building Code; G. Delete High Tech as a Use Category; H. Correct Figure 18 -4 Location and Measurement of Yards on Lots; I. Add Pawnbrokers as allowed or conditional uses in specified Zones; J. Add a definition for Pawnbrokers; K. Add Internet Data Centers as allowed or conditional uses in specified Zones; L. Add a parking standard for Internet Data Centers; M. Add a definition for Internet Data Centers N. Amend the Subdivision Standard for Turnarounds O. Remove the fee for Street Vacations from the Zoning Code; P. Change the Zoning Code to allow structures over the right -of -way. Following discussion on each proposal, Council concurred with the majority of the amendments, however, for items Items C N, the majority of councilmembers preferred to wait and hear the public comments on this item at the September 4th public hearing before making their final decision. d. Contract for services with ECONorthwest for the Tukwila Urban Center sub- area planning project. City of Tukwila Committee of the Whole Minutes DCD Director Steve Lancaster explained the contract would update the City's Urban Center Plan. The 2001 budget is sufficient to cover the Phase I market analysis contract; TIB funds, if the city receives the allocation, will fund the 2002, Phase II portion of the project. In response to a question by council, Lancaster stated that if all phases of this project are completed, it will meet the goal of a true Urban Center. Council consensus to move this item to the Consent Agenda of the September 4 Regular Meeting. Associate Planner, Moira Bradshaw, reported the Community Affairs and Parks Committee supports staff recommendation to extend the Sign Code Amortization deadline from December 31, 2001 forward nine months to await the decision on Federal Way's court appeal. The CA &P Committee also favored sending this issue to the Planning Commission. They requested, and council concurred, that the Neighborhood Resource Center sign be changed regardless of the court case timing and enforcement. Bradshaw concluded by saying staff would start designing amortization deadlines around the 2002 deadline. The new deadlines would amend the Voluntary Sign Reduction Agreements (VSR's) that have already been signed. Council consensus to send this issue to the Planning Commission. REPORTS: e. Sign Code Amortization Program f. Survey questionnaire from Suburban Cities Association August 27, 2001 Page 3 of 5 Looking at a strategic re- design of its organization, Suburban Cities Association developed a survey questionnaire that offered options for the Council and administration's consideration. Discussion covered all options. Council consensus Council Analyst to produce draft response to the survey with review by Mayor, City Administrator and Councilmember Haggerton. a. Mayor Mayor Mullet reported about a conversation with John Mitchell, U .S. Bank. Mitchell said we are in an 18 month 2 year slowdown in the economy and that we've been in the slowdown now for about 4 -6 months. In budget discussions with department heads, Mayor Mullet said most of the budgets came in very tight. The Mayor also reported Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, attended a meeting in LaCenter on gambling. Approximately 300 people attended. The majority of attendees were not supportive of suggestions offered by the State. Additionally, Mullet reported the Valley Com property is progressing well. The next meeting in February 2002 will be in the new building. City of Tukwila Committee of the Whole Minutes Mayor Mullet and Councilmember Fenton participated in the Police Special Olympics event at the Claim Jumper restaurant on August 23 Earlier in the day both attended the Volunteer picnic at the Community Center. And lastly, Mayor Mullet reported the footprint conception for Tukwila Village is close to complete. b. City Council August 27, 2001 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Duffle attended the Volunteer picnic at the Community Center. He noted the need for recycling bins at the facility. Councilmember Linder responded that the recycle bins are located near the pop machines at TCC. Councilmember Carter attended the SCATBd meeting on August 21 and distributed her report to Council. She also attended the Volunteer picnic on August 23 Carter announced a new school board member, Corey Manago, will be sworn in on August 28 Council President Hernandez reported her attendance at the Lodging Tax Advisory Board meeting on August 23 Packets were distributed by Katherine Kertzman showing the current hotel occupancy rate was matching last year's occupancy rate. Hernandez attended the Volunteer picnic on August 23 She also reported receiving a thank you letter to the council from Donna and Michael West following her father's passing. Councilmember Haggerton attended the August 23 Volunteer picnic. He suggested Board and Commission members be introduced at this function in the future. Councilmember Linder attended the Volunteer picnic on August 23 as well as the Highway 99 cleanup on August 25 She praised the crew from Sabey Corporation for joining in the effort. Councilmember Fenton also attended the Volunteer picnic on August 23 He reported a letter is going out under his signature regarding housing code violations in response to a citizen complaint about noise problems. Councilmember Simpson attended the August 23 Volunteer picnic and well as the August 25 Highway 99 cleanup. Four hundred thirty (430) pounds of trash was hauled to the dump. c. Staff City Administrator John McFarland reported on an arson fire August 23 at S. 144 50 St. Another fire, at a trailer court, claimed 1 -1/2 trailers. McFarland told Council Ron Sims had issued another letter to his staff. They've re- worked the financial model. The $35 million budget deficit for 2002 is now $39 million. City of Tukwila Committee of the Whole Minutes Sims has found about $25 million to close the gap. We don't know what will happen with respect to K.C. services. In conclusion, McFarland reported that Tent City has asked to return to Tukwila. The Church by the Side of the Road says it can accommodate them in October. An estimated 50 people will stay at the facility approximately 3 -4 months. d. Legislative Analyst No report e. City Attorney No report MISCELLANEOUS: Councilmember Duffie reported ongoing problems with crows in his neighborhood. John McFarland suggested he call the Department of Wildlife or the Department of Fish and Game for assistance. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Stricken ADJOURNMENT: 9:28 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Council on this agenda, Fenton moved, Duffie seconded, to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion carried 7 -0. t Jane E. Bantu, CMC City Clerk an Hernandez, Council President JJ, Minutes Approved q /;,1- I t j August 27, 2001 Page 5 of 5