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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-28 Special MinutesSeptember 28, 1992 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS Councilmember excused. OFFICIALS ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 7:10 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 7:10 p.m. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Amend Agenda. SPECIAL ISSUES Crestview Park development. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Earthquake preparedness. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor Rants called the Special 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, STEVE LAWRENCE, STEVE MULLET. It was Council consensus to excuse Councilmember Charlie Simpson from tonight's Special meeting and Committee of The Whole meeting. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; VIKI WITSCHGER, Administrative Services Director; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; RICK BEELER, DCD Director; VERN UMETSU, Associate Planner; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; KEITH HAINES, Assistant Police Chief; LYNN DEVOIR, Parks Recreation Superintendent; Marty Grisham, Fire; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. Mayor Rants requested the police union grant him a few moments with his staff for counsel prior to opening the Executive Session. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS FOR ONE (1) HOUR. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Council President Ekberg called the Committee of The Whole meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order with councilmembers and officials present as listed above. None. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO MOVE ITEM 4A (CRESTVIEW PARK) FORWARD ON THE AGENDA. MOTION ARRIED. Lynn Devoir, Parks Recreation Superintendent, informed the Council she was acting in Don Williams' stead due to his illness with the flu. Devoir briefed the Council of the actions taken in response to the community members concerns regarding the problems surrounding Crestview Park. She said improvements have been made and issues related to the design have been resolved. Some concern continues to exist over park security and closure procedures. The Council agreed to forward this issue to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee then to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss possible amendments to the Park ordinance. Bev Carter, Mothers for H.E.L.P (Help Everyone Learn Preparedness), gave presentation on earthquake preparedness. She also distributed 'An Earthquake Guide Book" as an introduction to the program. She stated that the H.E.L.P. program was created out of a concern and need for community disaster preparedness and education. The organization is based in Kirkland, Washington. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes September 28, 1992 Page 2 Special Presentation Earthquake preparedness (Con't) Economic Devel. Council Recess 8:35 8:45 Multi Family Design Study review. South 180th Street/ SR -181 intersection project. REPORTS The program's founders, a group of five mothers concerned about the safety of their children, formed the non profit volunteer organization in 1988 with one fundamental mission: to assist people interested in preparing themselves, their families and communities to be self sufficient in times of disaster. The Council agreed this was a valuable program and would like to discuss details regarding its implementation at a Finance and Safety Committee. Vic Erickson, Executive Director, Economic Development Council, explained EDC is a 38- member Board with a paid staff of 12. It serves to expand and /or enhance cities' business base. He stated he's willing to return with ideas and suggestions on policies other cities are using to address wetlands, urban centers, parking, etc. He will see that the Council is provided a pamphlet detailing other services of EDC. Council President called the Council back to order with councilmembers present as listed above. Vern Umetsu, DCD, provided the Council with the most recent version of the working draft of the Multi Family Design Standards Study. The Council reviewed the draft and made amendments. The Council agreed to schedule a public hearing in four weeks (October 26) and requested Umetsu redraft the Design Standards with amendments as soon as possible so that the Council would have ample time to study it. Councilmember Hernandez informed the Council this item had been discussed at the Transportation Committee meeting but more information was requested for clarification. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, explained that federal funds need to be obligated by October 1 for construction to begin in early 1993 of the South 180th /SR 181 Intersection. Earnst stated the City should use the existing $500,000 FAUS to widen the South 180th Street Bridge and submit a future grant for West Valley Road and for South 180th Street east of West Valley Hwy. He distributed a letter with a list of recommended projects included. He recommended the Council approve submitting ISTEA Grant applications for all projects. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE REQUEST TO USE THE EXISTING $500,000 FAUS FUNDS TO WIDEN SOUTH 180TH STREET /SR -181 (W. VALLEY RD.) INTERSECTION BRIDGE BE FORWARDED TO TONIGHT'S SPECIAL MEETING FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Ekberg reported he and Duffle had attended the recent School Board meeting as representatives of the City. They answered citizens questions regarding sidewalks and street improvements. Ron Waldner, Police Chief, was also in attendance. Ekberg reported he had attended the Duwamish Improvement Club meeting where they raised an issue about graffiti being scrawled on the 42nd Avenue Bridge. He said the Public Works Department has repainted the area several times; however, it continues to reappear. He said the area should be policed more frequently. Ekberg continued that Lora Fowler is working on ways this area could be turned into a citizens project. Councilmember Robertson reported on the Council Retreat. He stated that he and Hernandez had discussed that every other year (the year that the new council is elected) the Retreat be held in January so that the Council can get to know each other. In the off year hold a mini Retreat (not necessarily off site or overnight) to review the Council work plan on a broader spectrum for major issues. Submit to the Administration for budget forecasting. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes September 28, 1992 Page 3 Reports (Con't) ADJOURN C.O.W./ RECONVENE SPEC. MTG. 10:23 p.m. CALL TO ORDER CONSENT AGENDA Amend Agenda. OLD BUSINESS Res. #1227 The Mayor agreed this suggestion was a positive one and a step in the right direction. City Administrator McFarland reported South Central School District is requesting staff representation on a standing committee they're forming to deal with transportation safety issues. He also reported that former Deputy City Attorney John Colgrove passed away this morning. Colgrove had suffered for some time with diabetes. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN AND THE SPECIAL MEETING BE RECONVENED. MOTION CARRIED. Allan Ekberg, Council Presid 'nt e is Squar eputy City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING RECONVENED Mayor Rants called the Special Meeting back to order with those present as listed above. a. Approval of minutes: 8/24 Special Meeting b. Authorize easement purchase to install drain pipe between 41st Avenue South Macadam. c. A Resolution rejecting bids for new Street Sweeper purchase MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS READ.* Councilmember Hernandez requested the Consent Agenda be amended to remove Item "c" (Street Sweeper) for discussion. *MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO. City Attorney Mike Kenyon read the resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, nominating to the Growth Management Planning Council an Urban Center and Manufacturing/Industrial Center in the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS READ* Councilmember Hernandez was unhappy that her suggested amendments were not reflected in the resolution where she suggested (in Item #3)--"by the City Council" be added to read as follows: The exact boundaries of the nominated Center being established by the City Council through Tukwila's comprehensive elan adoption process: and, where she suggested (in Item #7)--"and residents" be added to read as follows: Retail customers and residents not being charged for parking. Rick Beeler explained that if the words "and residents" are added to the resolution the City could run afoul the Commuter Trip Reduction Act. This could also affect employers who may wish to charge employees to park. Beeler said he's thinking future growth management. Special Meeting (Reconvened) September 28, 1992 Page 4 Old Business Res. #1227 (Con't) Extend Special Mtg. 11:00 p.m. Res. #1228 Hernandez responded she does not think the City should require 15,000 people to live in the Urban Center then charge them for parking. *MOTION CARRIED WITH AMENDMENTS. Ord. #1636 MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Mike Kenyon read an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending parking requirements for places of public assembly and private clubs in Tukwila Municipal Code Section 18.56.050, Table 4. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE APPROVED AS READ.* Councilmember Robertson asked for clarification of paragraph 7 of the ordinance regarding conditions to parking determinations to ensure parking adequacy for the life of the project. Beeler explained if there is shared parking for the life of the project and it can be documented, agreements can be established to reduce the parking. Otherwise, they have to comply with the normal code. Councilmember Robertson suggested the ordinance be referred back to committee for clarification on how to apply the parking standards to a typical development. More discussion ensued where the Council became deadlocked in trying to ensure the amount of parking provided meets the needs of a particular type and scale of development project. Parking for places of public assembly are difficult to calculate, they said. The Council agreed to amend Table 4 to read as follows: "A parking study or documentation raid for the annlicant and administered by the City regarding actual narking for the proposed use." *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED WITH ROBERTSON VOTING NO. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO EXTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING BY FIVE (5) MINUTES TO DISCUSS THE RESOLUTION REJECTING THE STREET SWEEPER LOW BID. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hernandez briefed the Council that this issue had gone before the Transportation Committee. They agreed to reject the low bid for not meeting specifications and award the bid to Ben- Ko- Matic. She said the total amount for the proposed sweeper was $132,869.60. She said $120,000 was budgeted but there was an additional $12,869 to cover the difference that was budgeted in another category that could be transferred from a line item in the Street Maintenance budget for traffic control devices. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY MULLET, THAT THE RESOLUTION BY READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Mike Kenyon read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, rejecting the street sweeper low bid, and authorizing purchase of the Ben- Ko -Matic (CF -8000 Chassis) Sweeper. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE RESOLUTION REJECTING THE STREET SWEEPER LOW BID BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Special Meeting September 28, 1992 Page 5 ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 11:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 11:50 p.m. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LABOR MATTERS FOR APPROXIMATELY THIRTY (30) MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. "Wally" Rarits, Mayor Celia Square, Duty City Clerk