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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-10 Committee of the Whole Minutes v� TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 10, 1997 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Council President Jim Haggerton called the Committee of The Whole meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; JIM HAGGERTON, Council President; STEVE MULLET; PAM CARTER, PAM LINDER. Councilmember absent It was the consensus of the Council to excuse Councilmember Allan Ekberg. OFFICIALS, JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; STEVE LANCASTER, DCD Director; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; TED FREEMIRE, Public Works Operations Manager. PROCLAMATIONS OF THE In the absence of the Mayor, Council President Haggerton read a MAYOR proclamation expressing appreciation to Ron Cameron, City Engineer, for his extraordinary work for the City of Tukwila. Ron and his work have been greatly appreciated by the City, and he will be keenly missed in Tukwila. On behalf of the Administration, Council and Staff, Ron takes with him our best wishes and our hope for the continuation of a successful career with the City of Woodinville. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Pat Gray, 4037 South 159th Lane, representing Paula Aviles, President of Celebrate Arts, explained that the vision for Celebrate Arts is to unify the south end communities by providing enriching music, visual art, drama, and dance programs for families through the support of businesses, citizens, and art groups. They will be hosting their second annual performance of the Seattle Symphony on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m., at Tyee High School. Ticket sales alone will not be adequate to cover the costs required to host the Seattle Symphony, which is $7500. Therefore, Gray said they are looking for sponsors, patrons, and donors to help cover these costs. She requested that the Council support this worthy endeavor by contributing $1,500. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 2 Citizen's Comments (Cont'd) PUBLIC HEARING Proposed use of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) funds It was the Council consensus to forward this issue to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee for discussion. Council President Haggerton opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Police Chief Ron Waldner explained that the Police Department applied for and received a $48,116 grant. A special condition to grant expenditures is to hold a public hearing at a time and place that allows and encourages public attendance and participation. He said the grant is to be applied toward technologies in terms of improving crime detection and services to the community. Waldner said Records Manager Rosa Krows, in compliance with the grant, organized a citizens advisory group and in working with staff has come up with an expenditure of a piece of this grant to enhance the evidence process. Krows explained that the Police Department is requesting to expend $16,900 on a bar coding system that will accommodate their need to label, catalog, audit, retrieve, and dispose of the thousands of pieces of evidence the department takes in annually. The bar coding system and portable scanner is similar to the kind used to price groceries at grocery stores. All the information will be stored on a computer. The system will be used to organize and keep track of all evidence that the City has to keep, from bicycles to guns and drugs. Waldner commented that the remainder of the grant money will be used in solving the primary, everyday computer support for records management. Councilmember Linder commented that this issue had been discussed at the February 3rd Finance and Safety Committee meeting and the Committee agreed to forward to the next Committee of The Whole meeting for discussion. Councilmember Carter asked why wasn't the Community Oriented Policing group used in this instance. Krows responded that this federal grant was very specific as to who the members of the advisory group could be. It included a member of the Police Department (Chief Waldner); the Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 3 Local Law Enforc. Blk. Grant funds (Copt' d) Public hearing closed SPECIAL ISSUES An ord. amending the Flood Plain Management Code to implement ESHB 1724 permit processing requirements Prosecutor's office (Bob Noe); the Court (Viki Witschger); the Religious Community (Dave Lundsford); and someone from the School District (Horst Momber). Carter expressed concern that the Council did not have this information early on. Council President Haggerton closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to forward the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant issue to the next Regular Council for approval. Steve Lancaster, DCD Director, explained that the ordinance contained in tonight's packet was erroneously placed there. He then distributed copies of the correct ordinance and invited Council comments. Lancaster had highlighted all of the proposed changes for the convenience of the Council. He explained that during the update of development review and permitting procedures to implement the regulatory reform requirements of ESHB 1724, Floodplain Management was left out of the process. The proposed ordinance would amend TMC 16.52 to clarify that Flood Control Zone permits are "Type 1" permits, and are subject to the appropriate permit timelines and procedures. He said all of the proposed changes occur in Sections 16.52.050 and 070 of the Floodplain Management Code. Councilmember Carter commented that this issue had been discussed at the January 28 Community Affairs and Parks Committee and the Committee agreed to forward to the next Committee of The Whole meeting for discussion. Council President Haggerton explained that it is against Council policy to have new items come before them on the night decisions are to be made. However, in this case there are very few changes and Lancaster has highlighted those for easy review. Thus, the Council agreed to proceed and handle the issue tonight. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to forward the ordinance with minor amendments to the next Regular Council for approval. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 4 World Com Tele- Doug Micheau, Public Works Coordinator, explained that in April communications Franchise of 1995, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1732 which ordinance granted a franchise to MCI Metro, Inc. for installation of a fiber optic cable at three crossings of City right -of -way along the Union Pacific railroad (UPRR) right -of -way (from Grady Way, south to South 180th Street). WorldCom, Inc. has recently made a request to install a fiber -optic cable along this same route in the UPRR right -of -way. Disruption should be minimal. Councilmember Mullet commented that this issue had been discussed at length at the February 3rd Utilities Committee and the Committee was in agreement to forward to next Council for discussion. After a brief discussion, the Council agreed to forward the World Com Telecommunications Franchise Ordinance to the next Regular Council for approval. 4th Quarter Report After reviewing the 4th Quarter Report in its entirety, the Council requested that they be provided the following information: •A report on the $17,400 Contract for volunteer enhancement through the South King County Community Network. McFarland said this is a joint grant that we received with the school district and it is primarily for salary. However, a formal presentation on the scope of that project, and an introduction of Michael Rossotto, who has been hired to do a study on the volunteer network, will be made at the next COW Council Meeting. Rossotto will be soliciting ideas from the Council on developing the volunteer network. •Haggerton requested that beginning with the first quarter of 1997, we develop and implement plans to deal with the habitual offenders in the City so that we don't prolong the agony of putting up with habitual offenders that continues to utilize the services of the Police and Code Enforcement officers on a repetitive basis. McFarland said since this will include both criminal and civil activities, it might be best if it's handle in the Mayor's office as a project. 3 Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 5 4th Quarter Report •Carter asked who was the board member that resigned in the (Cont'd) Human Services Department. McFarland said he will get back to the Council with that answer. •Haggerton requested an update on how many people are applying for and utilizing the CDBG funds for the sewer assistance hookups in Allentown. Mullet said this will be handle through the Utilities Committee. •Council requested a report be provided to them regarding the Suncrest Apartment situation. Council is not interested in giving Mr. Kim any more chances. Council wants a break down of the racial mix and nationalities of the tenants at Suncrest. Hernandez also requested that the name of the management company be given to the Council. McFarland said he will be happy to provide frequent reports to the Council. •Pam Carter requested that we explore the possibility of having the Tukwila Library list the Council Agenda as one of their preferred sites on their internet access computers so that citizens can easily access our home page. Carter asked had we researched other cities to see what they have. McFarland said the internet committee will be meeting this week to discuss contingent improvements to the home page and adding additional items to the menu. He also informed the Council that Christy O'Flaherty has copies of all the other cities' home pages and has talked with those who have theirs in operation. •Haggerton inquired of the item on page 3 under City Clerk #1, Research Costs and procedures for creating and maintaining a home page -it says that's completed. Is there a report on this? Council wants a report on just what's been done and what's available. McFarland said he will provide a report and supply hard copies of what a home page looks like and other information of exactly what's been and is being done in this area. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 6 4th Quarter Report •Hernandez requested a report on the Tukwila Pond project. (Cont' d) REPORTS: Haggerton wants a complete report on the operation of the new Tukwila Community Center. /5 •Haggerton requested that appropriate publicity be given to the dedication of the veterans memorial arbor now being constructed at the new Tukwila Community Center. McFarland announced that the Fire Department has moved into their new quarters this past weekend. An open house will be announced soon. Councilmember Duffie thanked all those who were in attendance at his annual dance. He said it was held at the new Community Center with much success. Councilmember Hernandez reported that she had attended the Equity and Diversity Commission last Thursday and was pleased to learn that the School District had hired two full time and one part -time position to be parent liaisons; and that Jennifer Davis was selected for one of those positions. Hernandez said the Commission thanked the Council for passing the resolution on Equity and Diversity. Copies of the resolution were distributed to Commission members. The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for March 5 for those interested in attending. Councilmember Haggerton reported that he had attended his first ACC meeting on February 5. He thanked Councilmember Carter for accompanying him and introducing him to various members. Haggerton said as a result of the meeting, he had placed a copy of ACC's 1997 Budget in Councilmembers mailboxes. He also noted that ACC is requesting and names of the persons who will be attending the National League of Cities this year. They want the names in advance in order to schedule a time when the elected officials representatives and senators -can meet with the attendees. Councilmember Mullet reported he had volunteered to represent the City on a commission that the Port has set up to address noise issues. All the cities that are in ACC will have a representative to serve on the Coalition. He also reported that he had attended the Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes February 10, 1996 Page 7 Reports (Cont'd) MISCELLANEOUS 8:53 P.M. Foster Library Birthday Party this past Sunday. Other Councilmembers were in attendance also. Carter said the attendance of our Mayor, several City Councilmembers and the Superintendent of Schools made quite an impact on Bill Ptacek, Director, King County Libraries Systems. Council President Haggerton said he will attend the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting tomorrow (February 11th) in the absence of Councilmember Ekberg. Councilmember Linder announced that she will be attending the Hwy 99 Action Committee meeting tomorrow (February 11 th) being held at the new Community Center, 7:00 p.m. Council President Haggerton introduced a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, urging the County Executive and Metropolitan King County Council to take measures to reduce night time noise at Boeing Field. He said he was informed by County officials that in order to consider such a measure, a resolution must be in place. a LP Councilmember Carter explained that it is important to pass this resolution because many of our citizens are greatly impacted by the night time flights. Councilmember Hernandez suggested that Assistant City Administrator Rhonda Berry review the resolution for accuracy. She also requested that Berry provide the Council with more periodic updates on this issue since she is the City's official representative on the Boeing Field noise issue. Carter added that Berry be informed of Al Furney's request to include information in the next RCAA Newsletter regarding the Boeing Field noise issue. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the resolution to the next Regular Council for approval after making only minor amendments, and pending further staff review. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, TO JOUST THE ETING. MOTIONARRI D. im Ha:;? on Council 'resident Celia Sgare Deputy City Clerk