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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 22, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember excused. OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS SPECIAL PRESENTATION Briefing on Metro Sewer Pump Station. Mayor's appointments to Citizen's Comp Plan Steering Cmte. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES It was the consensus of the Council to excuse Councilmember Duffie due to military leave. None. CM Lf( 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, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MIKE KENYON, City Attorney, LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; ROSS EARNST /RON CAMERON /DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works; RICK BEELER /DENNI SHEFRIN, DCD. Denni Shefrin, Associate Planner, DCD, gave a brief presentation on the Metro Sewer Pump Station Project. Shefrin reviewed a model pump station provided by Metro. The actual pump station will be South of the golf course off Interurban Avenue South. The building is approximately 7900 square feet (about 1/3 acre). Councilmember Lawrence inquired as to who would maintain the grounds at the location. Mr. Sheldon Teel, Metro Representative, responded that the actual permanent easement for the pump station itself will be maintained by Metro; the surrounding area is City property and will be maintained by the City's Public Works Department. Councilmember Hernandez inquired if the stairs shown on the artwork were functional. Mr. Teel responded that he would be willing to make another presentation, at the request of the Council, explaining how the art concept will work in relationship to the building. Claudia Fitch, Metro's Artist Consultant, explained that the stairs serve as a threshold to welcome passers -by and to invite them onto the site to learn history. The story is told inside the pattern of the stairs. The history of the site, and particularly the symbols that surround the water, relate the function of the site to the history of Tukwila. In answer to the Council's request to organize a fifteen member citizens steering committee, the Mayor submitted 14 names (one member withdrew) for Council approval. He requested the additional name be submitted at the next Council meeting. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 22, 1992 Page 2 Mayor's appointments to Citizen's Steering Committee (Con't) 94 The Mayor explained that approval of those submitted tonight would mean work can begin immediately on the Comprehensive Plan. He continued that a tour throughout the City to assess status is planned for July 13 14 in preparation for the first official meeting. He said the meetings will eventually taper off to twice a month, lasting about two to three hours each time depending on the issues. Meetings will be held during the evening hours. Councilmember Hernandez commented that the Area II appointments seem to be relatively new residents. She's concerned that this might cause problems. Councilmember Robertson informed the Council that he lives in Area II and have gotten comments from current residents who have been quite active for some time, but they were not contacted. While he has nothing against the names the Mayor picked, the applications reflect they have little or no experience. Robertson said he would prefer older, more experienced residents selected to serve in Area II. Mayor responded that one of the criteria in his selection process was to pick new faces for each designated section of the City. People who were intelligent, articulate and willing to work. He said the City has gained 10,000 new citizens; therefore, it is inevitable that new names will emerge. However, even though they are being picked to cover one area, they will represent this entire City. The Mayor stated that the names came out of Vision Tukwila. They attended Vision Tukwila meetings; they were involved in every aspect of Vision Tukwila. They took the time to sign up and said they wanted to continue to be involved. This committee will have the responsibility of voting on all the issues that will go before the Planning Commission and on to the Council. When Robertson asked the Mayor why Bill Arthur, a veteran citizen, was chosen, the Mayor responded that Arthur was chosen because he is the President of the Chamber of Commerce who represents the Chamber and the Business District located in the Southcenter Area. Councilmember Lawrence suggested that Mike West's name be moved from the list entirely, because he can devote only 6 hours per month and his involvement has not been apparent. Lawrence would like to see someone from Cascade View in West's Area 1 Position. The Mayor explained that Mike West was the only business man who could represent Highway 99. Council President Ekberg was not in favor of taking West completely from the list. The Mayor agreed to fill Position 2 in Area 4 with. someone off Cascade View. MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO A RESIDENT FROM CASCADE VIEW WHEN THE VACANT POSITION IN AREA 4 IS FILLED.* Robertson said Area 4 is the single, largest area in the City, and is arguing a very critical issue presently (the third runway and its airport impacts). Yet, it is not represented. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 22, 1992 Page 3 Mayor's appointments to Citizen's Steering Committee (Con't) Discussion of 1993- 1998 TIP. He said the purpose of the Steering Committee is to represent the different areas and the people. He suggested selection of a representative or create a 6th area and go with 18 individuals. MOTION CARRIED.* 3 After a lengthy discussion with some councilmembers suggesting from one to three additional members be added to the Steering Committee, the Mayor agreed and stated that the resolution would be amended to reflect two new members. The Council agreed to assist the Mayor in the selection of the two additional members, if the Mayor so desired. Mayor Rants and Council President Ekberg suggested that the fourteen (14) names be approved as submitted; the Mayor will try to select the other two names by the next Regular Council Meeting and amend the current resolution. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE FOURTEEN NAMES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED; FORWARD TO CONSENT AGENDA OF TONIGHT'S SPECIAL MEETING FOR APPROVAL; INCREASE THE LIST BY TWO PEOPLE TO SUSTAIN THE ODD NUMBER VOTING RULE; ADD THE NAMES TO AREA ONE (1) WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE TWO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS BE TAKEN FROM CASCADE VIEW AREA, IF POSSIBLE; REDRAFT THE RESOLUTION APPROPRIATELY TO REFLECT THE CHANGE; THEN FORWARD TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 6 (CONSENT AGENDA) FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hernandez explained that the purpose for the TIP is to qualify the City to be eligible to apply for grant funding. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, clarified that the TIP is the document used in determining grant funded projects, and mitigation money from developers or others. Additionally, the gas tax money gotten as result of the City's population must also appear on the TIP with an explanation of how it will be expended. Earnst stated that the projects on last year's CIP were funded even though they were not in priority order. Those projects not funded were left off the list. Earnst also stated that the numbers beside the projects on the TIP do not necessarily denote a priority status. Councilmembers Robertson stated that since the numbers don't have priority status, he would like to recommend that Item #9 (Minkler) be moved down the list and advance the Bridge Projects to take its place. Robertson said the CIP showed the Minkler Project as a possibility only if the property owners were willing to commit to an L.I.D. Earnst replied it was his understanding that financing alternatives were being sought to finish the Minkler Project next year. He said he will check into this matter for clarification. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 22 Page 4 Discussion of TIP (Con't) Budget transfer Councilmember Robertson stated that Community for Highline School Affairs and Parks Committee had discussed the District. Highline School District's request for funds to aid at -risk students. He also expressed concern as to what limitations will be placed on those funds benefitting students beyond the realms of Tukwila. REPORTS 0 0 MOVE BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE MINKLER (ANDOVER PARK WEST SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY) PROJECT BE MOVED DOWN ON THE DRAFT TIP LIST, REPLACING IT WITH THE CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF BRIDGE REPAIR PROJECTS. THEN ADJUST ALL THE OTHER TIP LINE ITEMS APPROPRIATELY; FORWARD TO CONSENT AGENDA OF TONIGHT'S SPECIAL MEETING FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor requested this program be funded out of General Fund until January 1. Highline would like to start the program at the beginning of the school year, September. Eventually, it is hoped to be budgeted out of the Human Services budget. He said the commitment of the City is for the entire nine (9) months; but $6,000 is being budget to carry the program to January 1. The program will accommodate Two classes per semester, 30 kids per class. Councilmember Lawrence favored using the contingency fund to support the program. However, the Mayor explained that he would rather confer with the Human Services Coordinator to see what her plans are for appropriating the funds. Ekberg says he thinks the program and the project are worthwhile, but it might ultimately undermine the credibility of the Human Services policies by committing funds from next year's budget for this year's programs. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT A BUDGET TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 BE APPROVE AND TAKEN FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES CONTINGENCY FUND TO SUPPORT THE FIRST HALF OF THE SCHOOL YEAR "ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM," AND FORWARD TO TONIGHT'S SPECIAL MEETING (CONSENT AGENDA) FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED WITH ROBERTSON AND SIMPSON VOTING NO. The Mayor provided the Council with updated material on the Air Transportation. The Mayor also informed the Council that King County is working with a community plan for the steep hillside south of Martin L. King Way. The hillside is 91 acres and is presently zoned "industrial." King County has invited Tukwila's input, as they begin reviewing their Comp Plan, in an effort to change the zoning. The Mayor requested that the Council send a letter to King County Council stating that the City of Tukwila supports the implementation measure of an Interlocal Agreement to address development standards, growth boundaries, public service standards; and, that Tukwila anticipates working with the Council and adjacent jurisdictions in the future. The Council agreed to send two letters: one from the Mayor and one from the Council. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 22, 1992 Page 5 REPORT (Con't) ADJOURNMENT 9:30 P.M. The Mayor informed the Council that the South County Area Transportation Benefit District, better know as SCATBD, has been re- established. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, June 30th from 9:00 11:00 a.m. at Auburn City Hall. Councilmember Robertson volunteered to serve as ongoing Council representative on SCATBD. Robertson informed the Council that he might have to leave for Detroit, Michigan at a moment's notice due to family illness. If this is the case, he's requesting the Finance and Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 29 be rescheduled so that he can attend. Councilmember Steve Lawrence reported he and Lucy had attended the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) meeting last week. Committees were organized and were asked to come back with preliminary drafts of their comments and proposals. Another meeting will be held July 1st. However, Lawrence said he will be out of town on that date. Councilmember Mullet said he would try to attend in Lawrence's place. The meeting will be held at Normandy Park City Hall from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Council President announced that the Council Work Plan will be reviewed at the next Committee of The Whole meeting of July 13th. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED TO THE SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. i AII g, ouncil Preside l Celia Square, Qeputy City Clerk