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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust 24, 1992 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS SPECIAL ISSUES Recycling franchise ordinance. Review Growth Mgmt. Ping. Council Interlocal Agrmt. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 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 DUFFLE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MICHAEL KENYON, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; RICK BEELER, DCD Director; REBECCA FOX, Associate Planner; MIKE LASNIER, Special Operations Detective. Mike Lasnier (Tukwila Police Department), 3722 South 154th, addressed the Council regarding labor issues relating to the police officers' contract. He stated there had been items deleted in the recent proposal and never discussed in contract negotiations. Specifically, there was a clause regarding the self insured medical plan stipulating that coverage would not be less than the coverage under the previous program. This item was lined out; thus, as written does not clearly communicate its intent. He stated he would like 100% medical status much like the non represented employees, and would like more allowable for uniform cleaning. He said the Tukwila Police is responding to more dangerous calls (since the annexations) than any other police Department in the area but are being paid less, in fact, he said the Tukwila Police are the lowest paid in the Valley. He invited the Council to contact Corporal Baskin should they wish further details. Tom Stock (Police Department), 6275 South 153rd, echoed Lasnier's comments and encouraged the Council and Mayor to seek a fair contract for the Tukwila Police Department. Rebecca Fox, Associate Planner, DCD, introduced the Recycling Franchise and Service Ordinance Amendment in response to RCW 35A.14.900 which limits the ability of the City to assert control over annexed areas unless a franchise for a minimum duration of five years is issued to public services businesses. She stated Tukwila is currently served by state licensed garbage and recycling haulers. It appears the most conservative response to annexations is for Tukwila to institute five year, non exclusive franchises as soon as possible for its state licensed solid waste haulers. Once the franchises are adopted, they must be retained for five years; afterward, the City would be free to select the hauler(s) and terms for serving Tukwila either through a state regulated system, a contract, or a municipal utility. She said the City could choose to institute a franchise fee at a later date to offset the costs of running the recycling program. After a lengthy discussion Councilmember Simpson suggested an invitation be extended to the City's haulers (SeaTac Disposal and Nick Raffo) for written comments on the ordinance and have ready for the September 2, 1992 Regular Council meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the recycling franchise ordinance to the next Regular Council for discussion. Rick Beeler, DCD, explained that King County's adopted County Policy Plan requires Tukwila and other cities in the County, to decide by October 1, 1992 whether to sign the proposed interlocal agreement; nominate areas for centers designations; and decide on what action to take on the County's policies. Councilmember Robertson suggested the City approve the existing interlocal but amend it to include a sunset clause, and to include more specific directions on how the Suburban Cities Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes August 24, 1992 Page 2 Growth Management Planning Council Interlocal Agreement (Con't). Multi- family design study review. A resolution opposing variances to nighttime airport noise. REPORTS 0 9'7 1 representatives are selected representatives and alternates should be selected by a specific process that guarantees some discussion and an opportunity to make declarations from the floor. The Mayor stated that the Suburban Cities Association should be the agency to request the changes to the proposed agreement. After much discussion, the Council agreed that the Administration will draft a letter for Mayor /Council President signatures and have ready for discussion for the August 25 Utilities Committee meeting, outlining the areas in the Growth Management Planning Council Interlocal Agreement that the City will or will not support. Vernon Umetsu, DCD, reviewed the minutes and Council revisions to the Multi- Family Standards document held at the August 10, 1992 Committee of The Whole Meeting. Councilmember Robertson requested the following amendments to the Multi family Design minutes (Pg. 25, Item C) as follows: Councilmembers do not feel they can adequately effectively dedicate the necessary time to review the project designs to absolutely assure good design quality. Umetsu stated that staff request two to three weeks to compile data then return to Council with a complete package. Councilmember Robertson responded if the revisions at that time are minimal, and if the Council agrees with the final Council draft, plans for a public hearing should be considered. The Council agreed that three weeks will be adequate for staff to prepare and come back to Council; two week for Council review; two weeks for public review /comments; and at the end of approximately nine weeks from today's date a public hearing should be considered. The Council discussed the resolution opposing variances to Nighttime Limitation Program Standards. In 1990, the Port adopted a program as a result of airport noise activists' complaints about nighttime noise. The program called for quieter aircraft to fly between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The RCAA's position is that airlines have had two years to plan for this, and should be able to meet the standards by October 1st. The Council agreed to forward the resolution to the next Regular Consent agenda for approval opposing granting variances to the Nighttime Limitation Program; and that Lucy draft a letter by tomorrow to be sent as a preface strongly stating the City's position. Councilmember Simpson requested that the noise level at Boeing Field be noted in the letter to the Port. However, Council President informed him that the issue of airplane noise at Boeing Field had not gone to committee, but that it could be added as an agenda item for discussion at a future Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting. Mayor Rants reported that the Coluccio property appears to have been over appraised. It's being looked at by the King County Board of Equalization who wants to reduce the assessed value of his property. Mr. Coluccio is fighting for the higher value. If the assessed value is reduced, SeaTac must decide whether or not to withdraw their petition. The Mayor also reported that Seattle Water District will be meeting at Tukwila Community Center Thursday, September 24, 7:00 9:30 p.m. They will discuss their Long Range Comprehensive Plan for Regional Water Service. The 650 page document is now available for public review. It focuses on policy direction for meeting future water needs. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes August 24, 1991 Page 3 R (Con't). ADJOURNMENT 8:53 P.M. Councilmember Duffie reported he had attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon recently. The discussion focused on the state- wide Growth Management Plan. Duffie also reported that the citizens would like the abandoned cars /truck on 56th removed from the area. Council President Ekberg announced the appreciation Barbecue for the City's Committees, Boards and Commissions will be held at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow night at Tukwila Park. Councilmembers and the Administration will be the servers. Also, tomorrow, from 10:00 12:00 noon, Station #51, the Economic Development Council (EDC) will be meeting with elected officials from various cities. Councilmember Robertson was annoyed by the fact that EDC was meeting during the time when most people are at work. Especially, since he is very interested in attending. Councilmember Lawrence responded he will attend the meeting and relay the message that the meeting time is inconvenient for most of the working populace. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN TO THE SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Celia Square, De All j erg', Presid ty City Clerk qo Notes on Multi- Family Housing COW Meeting Discussion August 24, 1992 In reviewing the minutes for the work session on multi- family standards held during the August 10 Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council changed the third reason why they were dropping the non -SAO PRD standards as shown by strike outs and underlining: c. Councilmembers do not feel they can dedicate the time to effectively review project designs to ettracritrtely assure good design quality. They also discussed the photo montage and elevation levels required on page 12 of the standards should be a requirement for all, and agreed to keep the language decided on at a previous work session, where the Director can exempt minor projects under the authority granted him /her. Staff had proposed new language for definitions for front yards, lot lines and access roads. This would result in 15 foot wide landscaping along major internal private roads. Language states that driveways that act as primary access roads should be required to meet standards of roads for front yards in multi family zones. Dennis asked if this language were clear enough, and staff assured him it was, although guidelines might be added to help clarify the intent.. In response to a question, staff answered that the number of people or cars that use a driveway isn't a good indicator of when that driveway should be treated as an access road. Staff was directed to come back in two or three weeks with a final draft of the study. After that, the public will be given two weeks to review the draft before a public hearing is held. Staff clarified that this schedule would result in a public hearing in about nine weeks, with adoption near the end of October.