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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesMarch 9, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT Councilmembers excused. OFFICIALS Amend Agenda CITIZEN'S COMMENTS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Update on Vision Tukwila. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES o Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Council President Ekberg called the Committee of The Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; JOAN HERNANDEZ, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. The Council agreed to excuse Councilmembers Duffie and Robertson from tonight's meeting. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; ROSS EARNST /RON CAMERON /DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation; LORA FOWLER, DCD; EVELYN BOYKAN, Human Services; RON WALDNER/BOB MCQUEEN, Police. Do to other commitments of one of the presentors, the Council agreed to move Citizen's Comments forward, followed by Special Presentations: "Update on Vision Tukwila and, "Evaluation of Bridges." Mayor Rants introduced the Mayor of the City of SeaTac, Frank Hansen. Mr. Hansen was present to address the City of SeaTac's position paper submitted to the Puget Sound Regional Air Transportation Committee with regards to the third runway alternative. Specifically focusing on compromises to a 3rd runway, Mr. Hansen stated that a satellite airport that would be used only for commuter planes was just one alternative among many that could be considered. However, working together to obtain the best deal possible for all concerned is his main objective. Lora Fowler, DCD, gave an update on Vision Tukwila and informed the Council that prior to the project's last meeting (third round), she would like to request approval to obtain the services of Anton Nellison. Anton Nellison is a consultant who would provide a 240 slide presentation on how Tukwila will look when compared to pictures taken in other cities of comparable areas. Fowler said using visual effects would enhance the project's overall goal immensely. Councilmember Lawrence commented that he was not impressed with the consultant's package. The comparisons made in the report were inappropriate. Lawrence continued that the citizens could put together their own ideas of how they want their city to look, and it wouldn't cost $14,000 to come up with a conclusion. Furthermore, he was under the impression that the Vision Tukwila Project would be kept in- house, citizen driven, no consultants, and very little staff. Personally, he said he would like to continue in this direction until the end of the Project. Mayor Rants responded that using the consultant would give the citizens options to look at some different kinds of situations that will aid them in making suggestions on the vision -end of the project. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes March 9, 1992 Page 2 Special Presentations Vision Tukwila (Con't) Evaluation of Bridges. SPECIAL ISSUES An ordinance establishing drug free zones. An ordinance establishing a Human Services Advisory Board. Consultant selection for Interurban Trail. Councilmember Lawrence called the method "shoddy," a very poor quality way of visioning. He implied, in his opinion, that this was a consultant's dream of a way to take cheap photos and earn $14,000 in a few days. City Administrator McFarland informed Councilmember Lawrence that initially, he had the same reaction. Thus, he called the City of Olympia to inquire and possibly obtain another city's endorsement. The Olympia City Council was very positive, stating it was the best consultant study they had ever engaged in; and, the citizens who participated were very enthusiastic. Councilmember Hernandez asked Fowler to clarify the criterion used on the priority rating sheet comparing different priority categories. Fowler stated she would get with Hernandez, one -on -one, to explain. Councilmembers Simpson and Mullet agreed it is much to early to dwell upon this segment of the project. Simpson said he'd rather wait until all of the citizens' input is in, then begin the visualization process. The Council consensus was to postpone acquiring the services of Anton Nellison Consultant firm; and, the Council will get back to Fowler by Wednesday regarding Vision Tukwila meeting dates. A presentation by Sargent Engineers was given regarding three (3) bridges that are being recommended for replacement (Pacific Hwy., 51st, and 42nd). The total expected cost is $3,220,000 if replacement grants are obtained. The Council consensus was to forward this issue to the Transportation Committee for further discussion. Bob McQueen, Police Dept., introduced an ordinance related to drug free zones in the City of Tukwila to discourage the mere presence of illegal drugs in areas where minors congregate, play and are educated. Following a brief discussion, the Council consensus was to forward the ordinance to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda) for approval. Mayor Rants briefed the Council that this ordinance was introduced last year. He is now asking the Council to consider the Human Services Advisory Board Ordinance for approval with recommended changes. Following a brief discussion, the Council consensus was to forward the Human Services Advisory Board Ordinance to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda) for approval with recommended changes. Don Williams, Parks, informed the Council that trail construction must be complete by May 1993 in order to secure open space bond funds. The Mayor and the Community Affairs and Parks Committee recommend authorization to enter into an Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes March 9, 1993, Page 3 Special Issues Consultant selection for Interurban Trail (Con't) REPORTS ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING 9:15 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING 9:20 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT 9:50 p.m. agreement with Horton Dennis to perform planning and design services for the Interurban Trail Project. Following a brief discussion, the Council consensus was to forward to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda) for approval. Mayor Rants reported that King County is asking cities to pay a fair share of the cost of operating the County swimming pools. Don Williams will continue to update the Mayor on this issue. The Mayor also stated the most significant challenge to the City from 1992 through 1995 is going to be the Growth Management Act and the way the City complies with it. To keep everyone moving in the same direction, the Mayor is asking the Council to meet with the Planning Commission on March 24 for a joint meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. Councilmember Hernandez announced she has been appointed by Suburban Cities Association President to serve on the King County Jail Advisory Committee. Hernandez inquired as to the status of negotiations by Chief Waldner with he City of Kent to use their Jail facilities. The Mayor responded that an Interlocal Agreement was signed today and will save the City of Tukwila about $20 to $22 dollars per person for the booking fees depending on the length of stay. Tukwila will use both facilities now -King County and Kent. Council President Ekberg announced a correction on the Agenda calendar that Vision Tukwila will be meeting March 17th NOT March 18th. He reminded everyone to get out and vote tomorrow on the Housing Levy and the Tukwila Library Annexation to King County. Ekberg also stated that he would like to begin talking about timelines for the 1993 Budget Process this week. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN TO THE SPECIAL MEETING AFTER A FIVE MINUTE BREAK. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Rants called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order with councilmembers present as noted above. Mayor Rants explained that the Special Meeting had been called to allow for an Executive Session to discuss possible land purchases. Discussion ensued for approximately thirty (30) minutes. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE SP E6IAL MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. 1v il President an Ekberg, ou Celia Square, Deputy City Clerk