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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 8, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN'S COMMENTS None. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES nci 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. COUNCILMEMBERS ALLAN EKBERG, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. OFFICIALS JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; ROSS EARNST /RON CAMERON /DOUG MICHEAU/ BRIAN SHELTON, Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks; RICK BEELER, DCD; TOM KEEFE /NICK OLIVAS, Fire. Amend agenda. Council President made a motion to amend the agenda to add an item: 3a--"Presentation on the siting of Foster Library report." It was the consensus of the Council to amend the agenda as requested. Presentation on Alan Doerschel and Richard Simpson gave the Council Foster Library an update on the Foster Library siting, stating site. that the Ad Hoc Committee had found a potential site for the Foster Library and recommended acceptance of the property located on the north -west corner of 42nd Ave. So. 144th Ave. So, directly across from Foster High School, 1.2 acres in size. The Library System bought the property for $162,500. The City will not be charged for any portion of the cost. The Ad Hoc Committee consists of Alan Doerschel, City of Tukwila; Bill Ptacek, King County Library System; Richard Simpson, Tukwila Library Board; and Nancy Lamb, Foster Friends. Mr. Simpson submitted a letter from Trish Ekberg, Chair, Library Advisory Board, addressed to the Mayor and Council President. The letter stated that the Library Advisory Board unanimously endorses the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to pursue building on the site (noted above). The next stage is to further evaluate the location against the various City and County planning and building requirements, such as soil stability, etc. Doerschel informed the Council that a citizens group will be selected to choose the architect and to be involved in the proposed design. Possible date of construction is late 1993 or early 1994. The Mayor suggested a Formal Motion be forwarded to the June 15 Regular Meeting endorsing the recommendation of the Library Board to accept the property at said location. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Formal Motion to the next Regular Council. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 2 Amend agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Request for vacation of a portion of Maule Avenue. Six -Year TIP. Council President made a motion to amend the agenda to add another item: 5b-- "Recycling Procurement Policy." It was the consensus of the Council to amend the agenda as requested. Council President opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Ross Earnst, Public Works, stated that the proposal consists of vacating a portion of Maule Avenue which is a 20 -foot right -of -way lying 100 feet east of Interurban Avenue South. He continued that Metro is proposing to build a gravity sewer line and new sewer lift station on an easement near the Long Public Works /Parks Shops. The actual lift station will be south of the golf course on Maule Avenue right -of -way and north of 140th Street. Public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Councilmember Robertson requested a brief presentation be extended to the Council with regards to the Metro's proposal. The Mayor agreed that a brief presentation will be given at the next Committee of The Whole Council meeting (June 22, 1992). It was the Council consensus to forward the request for vacation of a portion of Maule Avenue to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda). Council President Ekberg opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Ross Earnst distributed a spread sheet which included six (6) additional projects to be included in the TIP. He found out last week the state will have 3.8 million dollars available for state -wide enhancement projects earmarked for transportation -type facilities. The TIP is put together with the idea of being eligible for state and federal grants. Some of the projects listed on the TIP will not be possible unless the City gets some of those funds. Councilmember Robertson stated that at some point in the future the CIP, TIP and the Comp Plan will consummate because of the new State Growth Management Act. He inquired if the current TIP will commit the City to certain projects if state funds are granted. Earnst stated that the TIP could not commit the City in any way because the TIP is just an eligibility list. Receipt of a TIP grant will not disrupt the CIP priority, but all projects must be listed on the TIP to qualify for state funds. Councilmember Simpson inquired as to why the City had projects on Pacific Hwy which is a state Route. Earnst replied, it's a state route, but the State in general will not make improvements to state routes inside of cities. They will, however, maintain them at there existing capacity. Councilmember Duffie inquired as to the status of the CBD sidewalks. Cd 3P Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Six -Year TIP (Con't). SPECIAL ISSUES An ordinance on fireworks restrictions. A resolution estab. policy for recycled products. Earnst responded the sidewalks are presently being designed for Strander Blvd. A design report is forthcoming to the Transportation Committee. Public hearing closed at 7:30 p.m. nci It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program and the amended version with enhancements projects to the next Regular Council (Consent Agenda). Councilmember Lawrence requested a list of all the projects identified in the TIP including those already discussed and decided upon during the CIP process. He also stated he has a real problem with submitting the TIP to the state asking for funding of projects the Council has not even committed to. Tom Keefe requested approval of an ordinance establishing restrictions on the discharge of fireworks within the corporate limits of the City. Keefe stated the hot weather combined with almost total lack of precipitation has created a very dangerous fire situation. He suggested that sale of fireworks be allowed, but limit discharge to July 4th only. Councilmember Duffie informed the Council that the Finance Safety Committee concurs that dry weather and water shortage have made it imperative to take restrictive measures in regulating the sale of fireworks. Nick Olivas informed the Council that plenty of publicity is planned. In addition to the City's Hazelnut, a pamphlet is being prepared presently for distribution at fire stands, and schools. As a condition to issuing a permit to operate the stands, the operators will be required to hand out a pamphlet to each person who buys fireworks. Also, as a condition of the permit, large signs must be posted in front of the stands explaining the restrictions for 1992 discharge of fireworks. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA FOR 1992, BE FORWARDED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Duffie informed the Council that the resolution had been discussed by the Finance and Safety Committee to promote the development of markets for recycled products and recyclable products. The Committee recommended passage. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE AND INCREASE THE PROCUREMENT OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 4 A resolution for recycled products (Con't) REPORTS AND RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS BY CITY DEPARTMENTS AND CONTRACTORS, BE FORWARDED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. crsq Mayor The Mayor reported that the entire 12 acre pea patch site was mowed on June 5. Citizens had complained that it was a fire hazard. Crystal Springs Park was vandalized this past weekend. Police patrol will be encouraged in the evenings and weekends to ward off offenders. The hearing examiner has brought in his determination on the Culluccio annexation. The Mayor recommended pursuing this (as the next step) through the King County Boundary Review Board (BAR), if the Council wish to continue this matter. The Mayor stated he's continuing to gather information on this 120 acre parcel. Councilmember Robertson inquired if the City would forfeit any rights if the process isn't pursued through its completion. City Attorney Kenyon responded that he will check the statute on this issue. Finally, regarding the timeline of the Citizens' Steering Committee requested by Councilmember Robertson, the Mayor informed the Council that this information won't be available until the Committee is in place. Moira Bradshaw will report to the Council next week on the visioning process for the first week's work. Councilmember Robertson commented that the urgency of the timeline is so that the new Steering Committee, the Planning Commission and the Council can synchronize their calendars so as to avoid one group encroaching on the other's schedule while allowing enough time to handle issues appropriately. The Mayor agreed to provide the Council with a draft copy of the timeline when the Citizens' Steering Committee is in place, which should be in a week or so. He said applications had been sent out and are due back to his office by June 15. If all go according to plans, information will be presented at the next Committee of The Whole Meeting. The Mayor offered thanks and appreciation to Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, for the leadership he's portrayed with the Library Board for the past year and a half. The Mayor said Doerschel has done an exceptional job for the City. Councilmember Hernandez requested that after Bid Opening (June 9, 1992), the 1992 Overlay Program Project be forwarded directly to the next Regular Council so that the work can begin as soon as possible while the mild weather continues. June 8, 1992 Page 5 REPORTS (Con't) Hernandez announced to Puget Power customers a number to call to request water restriction fittings for showers, kitchen faucets, bathroom fixtures, etc. at absolutely no charge. The number to call is 1 -800- 562 -1482. Councilmember Robertson inquired as to the status of the written response to the questions regarding non represented staff, scheduled for discussion at Finance and Safety Committee meeting Thursday, June 11. The Mayor responded that he requested the meeting be postponed for three weeks due to various situations beyond the control of key City personnel. Councilmember Robertson reported he had attended the last meeting (for a while) of the Growth Management Policy Committee. He's preparing a document on what was finally passed and will submit to the Council at the earliest possible date. The document will be used as a guideline to reach City goals mandated by the State. Robertson announced that the Highline School District requested approximately $12,000 for the purpose of a new cultural diversity program (troubled youths) that would include Tukwila residents and neighboring communities. He said the proposal will come before the Council next week. Councilmember Mullet reported that the state requires that the City adopt the updated Building Code. He said the City will adopt with the exception of the reroofing section. Councilmember Robertson stated that the discussion of a Hearing Examiner is in the works. Rick Beeler will draft some guidelines, duties and responsibilities of the use of an examiner and present to a Committee of The Whole meeting in about three or four weeks, with a decision being made (this summer) in time for the budgeting process, if it's approved. Councilmember Robertson informed the Council of the following upcoming issues: Tree Preservation Ordinance (within the next 30 days); and Multi Family Design Standards possibly next week. Councilmember Lawrence requested that a resolution be drafted regarding the City's position of support/non support of the Third Runway at SeaTac and presented at the next Regular Council. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE MAYOR PREPARE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL COMMISSION ON AIRPORT AFFAIRS (RCAA), AND FORWARD TO THE JUNE 15 REGULAR COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 8, 1992 Page 6 REPORTS (Con't) ADJOURNMENT 8:30 P.M. Councilmember Simpson announced he will not be present at next week's Council meeting as he will be in New Mexico. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. All (7//, /b re `Council Pre dent f V 1 A t 4 I k 1 1. £atia Square, Deputy City Clerk n9 5(