HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesMay 11, 1992
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMEMBERS
OFFICIALS
SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
SPECIAL ISSUES
Allocation of
1991 K.C. Open
Space Bond Interest
Funds.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
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; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN
HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE
LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET.
JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LUCY LAUTERBACH,
Council Analyst; ROSS EARNST /RON CAMERON /DOUG MICHEAU,
Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks; RICK BEELER, DCD.
Cindy Upthegrove, Museum of Flight, presented a brief video on "the
Challenger Learning Center." Ms. Upthegrove explained that the
Challenger Learning Center is an educational program on space
science education that's targeted at middle school students (grades
6, 7 and 8). It consists of a network of learning centers throughout
America. The students take simulated missions much like the
astronauts do. In order to assist the program in its goals and
objectives, Ms. Upthegrove requested financial support from the City
of Tukwila for a scholarship program that could be directed into
either a generic scholarship pool at the Museum of Flight toward the
annual operations or make a donation to the Museum of Flight and
direct it into the City's local middle schools. The program will cost
approximately $100,000 dollars per year actuate.
The Council agreed that the scholarship program presented appears
to be a very worthy one; and requested that Ms. Upthegrove provide
more information (as soon as possible) via a proposal for review by
the Council's Finance and Safety Subcommittee for consideration.
The Mayor added that he will prepare and present a scholarship
report to the Council next week.
Joan McCabe, Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, gave
out flyers as she announced the 1992 Chamber Cup Classic Open at
Foster Golf Links on Friday, June 12, 1992. Shotgun Start at 9:00
a.m.
The Mayor explained that each year the King County
Office of Open Space asks the City to provide
direction concerning which projects the earned
interest money should be allocated. It amounts to $124,910.51 for
this year. The City needs to provide direction by passing a formal
motion. The interest must be assigned to one of the City's existing
King County Open Space acquisition or park/trail construction
projects. It is recommended these funds be allocated to the
Interurban Trail project.
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Allocation of 1991 King County
Open Space bond interest funds
(Con't)
A resolution
establishing a
Citizens Steering
Committee.
Discussion of
Water Comp Plan
policy issues.
Recess
8:50 9:00 p.m.
Growth Management
County -wide policies.
REPORTS
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE
ALLOCATION OF 1991 INTEREST EARNINGS FROM KING COUNTY
OPEN SPACE BOND FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,910.51, BE
FORWARDED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL (CONSENT
AGENDA) FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED.
Rick Beeler, DCD, introduced the resolution and
explained that the resolution establishes a fifteen
member citizen's steering committee for review and
update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The actual appointments
to the committee will be brought forth for Council approval on June
1
A lengthy discussion ensued and minor revisions were made to the
resolution. The Council agreed to forward the resolution with
changes to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda) for approval.
Councilmember Robertson discussed his memo
(included in the Council packet) addressing the
Tukwila Comprehensive Water System Plan as it relates to the King
County Growth Management Policies. He advised the Council that
discussions should be concluded by August 1992 prior to the start of
the Comprehensive Land Use Planning required by the state GMA.
Tonight's discussion focused on: 1) City future annexation areas 2)
City policy toward utility service for areas outside the City boundaries
3) City policy on high cost capital items such as water mains or water
tanks; and, 4) City policy on taking over other utility districts.
After an extended discussion the Council agreed to continue
discussion at a future Council meeting.
Council President called the meeting back to order
with those present as noted above.
The Council discussed the Growth Management
Planning Council Draft County -Wide Policies. Keeping in mind that
the policies are the County's and cities' first attempt at managing
growth with accountability to each other, citizens, property owners
and the State, the following are some of the changes that were
addressed by the Council: lowering densities in rural areas;
requiring potential annexation areas to conform to development
regulations of the city which will annex; requiring sufficient
infrastructure in urban centers; and requiring Metro and WSDOT to
support urban centers with transportation projects.
The Council agreed that Council Analyst Lucy Lauterbach would
prepare a letter (with Councilmember Robertson's input) for the
Mayor's and Council President's signature addressing the above
changes. The letter will be ready in time for Councilmember
Robertson to hand deliver to Suburban Cities since he will be
attending the Suburban Cities Association meeting Wednesday, May
13.
The Mayor informed the Council that the Metro Council (in their
purchase of 360 new buses) will definitely be purchasing some
alternate fuel buses and not all diesel. He also reported that the
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worts (Con't)
Planning Commission has reviewed the Multi- Family Housing
Standards and approved the final list. The Public Hearing has been
held. The Planning Commission's recommendations will be provided
to the Council June 18.
Councilmember Hernandez reported that a citizen complained to her
about the METRO Park and Ride lot on Interurban Avenue. The
citizen stated the lot is full by 8:00 a.m; Thus, causing her to park her
car on a side street. This resulted in vandalism. Councilmember
Hernandez stated that since mass transit is being promoted by the
state, she hopes the Council would request that a study be
implemented by METRO to see what can be done to alleviate the
situation.
Council Analyst Lauterbach stated that the City committed $50,000
toward gathering more information regarding the affects of the
airport, but it appears the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs
(RCAA, who recently submitted their Articles of Incorporation to the
State) is moving to collect data against a third runway.
Councilmember Lawrence stated that the City needs to decide
whether its going to take a stand with RCAA or withdraw support
altogether since the City has not taken a formal position (for or
against) on this issue.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE
10:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
TI ON. CARRIED.
J
....A Allan Ekberg, Council President
Lam
Celia Square, Deputy City Clerk