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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesMay 10, 1993 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Dept. Profile Parks Rec. Arts and Humanities Award. Community Center Study. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Council President Lawrence called the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. STEVE LAWRENCE, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, CHARLIE SIMPSON, ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE MULLET. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; DON WILLIAMS/LYNN DEVOIR /AL FRANK/CHUCK MORRIS/MARTY O'BRIEN/PAUL SUREK, Parks and Recreation Department; LES BECK, Shops; ROSS EARNST/RON CAMERON/DOUG MICHEAU/PAT BRODIN, Public Works Department. Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, and members of his staff presented an overview of the Parks and Recreation Department. He explained the services of the his department focusing on four divisions: Parks Maintenance, Recreation Services; and, under Golf Course Services: Golf Course Greens Keeper, and Professional Services. A video was also shown depicting all the department's sites. He stated that the accomplishments of the department is possible only because of the partnerships that have been established with the citizens, Arts Commission, Parks Commission, Teen Council, administrative staff, Mayor and Council. Jim Webster, Executive Director of the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, stated that each year the Regional Council of the NRPA presents a Regional Arts and Humanities Award that recognizes the most innovative and effective individual program in arts and humanities in an NRPA member agency in the Pacific Northwest. He said, on behalf of the National Recreation and Parks Association, this year's recipient is the Tukwila Arts Commission for its "Third Tuesday" series. Lynn Devoir was also presented a Citation of Merit Award for Professionals by the WRPA at their recently held Annual Conference. Devoir received the award because of her active participation and long history of demonstrated service to the Washington Recreation and Parks Association, to her community and to the Parks and Recreation profession. Don Williams distributed copies of the Tukwila Community Center Study Final Report 1993. Williams explained that the report identifies future Community Center needs, and compares development plans at the existing Community Center site to development on the City owned Duwamish site. The Consultant recommended that the City develop a new Center at the Duwamish site, where both indoor and outdoor recreation and community facilities can be provided. The existing Center site is too small for long term needs, and remodeling the existing building presents a greater risk of unforeseen and continuing problems and costs than does development of a new facility. Williams said after a number of years of studying this issue, he feels it's time to make a decision. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes May 10, 1993 Page 2 Community Center Study (Con't). Recess 8:40 8:50 Amend Agenda Well Study Kennedy -Jenks Engrs. Councilmember Robertson commented that though he is interested in the report, as a matter of form, he does not like presentations given before he has had a chance to scrutinize the report. Council President Lawrence explained that he was concerned also about councilmembers not having a chance to review the document prior to the presentation. However, Lawrence said he was aware of the efforts being made by the administration in trying oblige the Council by having the document ready late Friday afternoon -that timeline could not be met. Bob Wagner, Primary Architect, presented an overview of the Community Center Study based on three basic questions: 1) What should a new facility be like The site should be large enough, it should be accessible, visible and easy to find; it should be compatible with the neighborhood and compatible with City goals, objectives and policies. 2) How much should it cost The cost should be around $9,552,960, and 3) Where should it go The structure should be located on the Duwamish site. Wagner said the existing building seems to have been maintained relatively well and appears to be functioning at least tolerably well in its new role as a community center. It is clearly evident, however, that serious deficiencies in the mechanical, electrical, energy, ventilation, life safety and accessibility systems would need extensive upgrading and /or replacement in order to bring the building into conformance with minimum modern codes. It was the consensus of the Council to review the Community Center Study, ask questions of staff and visit other sites, then invite Mr. Wagner back to the next Committee of The Whole meeting in two weeks for further discussion. Council President Lawrence called the meeting back to order with those present as noted above. It was the consensus of the Council to move Citizen's Comments forward on the Agenda in concern for citizens who might wish to leave a bit earlier. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Jack Scott, 13020 34th Avenue South, and Floyd Thistle, 3226 South 130th Street (242 0146), commented that they opposed the proposed engineering changes for traffic control at Highway 99, 130th, and 132nd streets. If the proposed changes are permitted, it will limit emergency vehicles access and restrict access to the only fire hydrant in the area are among some of their concerns. Copies of a petition signed by 41 supporters were distributed. The petitioners are requesting access to Pacific Highway South from South 130th street. They do not want it blocked off to traffic. They want stop lights located on the northwest corner of Pacific Highway South and South 130th Street to control traffic; and an additional stop light located on the southeast corner of Pacific Highway South and South 130th Street. The Council decided to hold another public meeting and review the project further before making any decisions. Ron Cameron, City Engineer, explained that Kennedy Jenks Engineers was selected and contracted to evaluate alternatives and estimate costs of a well study to determine what our alternatives are for the future. May 10, 1993 Page 3 Well Study (Con't). PUBLIC HEARING An Ordinance re- newing the moratorium on adult entertain- ment establishments. An ordinance restricting the discharge of fire- works in the City. /Pig Councilmember Robertson inquired were the few pages included in the packet the gist of the study. Cameron responded that the document is still in draft form, the Utilities Committee thought that an oral presentation would be in order at the COW meeting for input from the Council. The Utilities Committee would then review one last time prior to the final document going before the whole council. Doug Soveren, Kennedy -Jenks Engineers, 1420 SW 306th Street, Federal Way, Washington, presentation focused on Tukwila's water resources, evaluation of ground water sources, and the development of a strategy and a report. Councilmember Robertson stated it was quite aggravating and frustrating to try and discuss an issue without having all of the pertinent information at hand. Cameron reiterated that it was the 1992 Utilities Committee's choice to come before the Council at this stage of the Study to present a progress report and to gain input from the Council. After a brief question and answer period, Mr. Soveren concluded his remarks by stating that they've researched existing water rights and wells, geologic constraints and opportunities, assessed existing wells and costs, and have reached the point of determining what strategies to pursue. Council President Lawrence opened the public hearing at 9:45 p.m. There being no comments from the public, the hearing closed at 9:46 p.m. City Attorney Linda Cohen explained that the ordinance (by state statute) can be renewed for six months periods unless there's a work plan in place. In that event, it may be renewed for one year. The City does not have a work plan in place. Thus, the reason for the six months intervals. Robertson inquired if an Executive Session would be held soon to discuss a work plan and other issues. The Mayor said he will try to schedule an Executive Session for next Monday night. Cohen reviewed the minor changes she had made to the ordinance. She stated that a new "Section 1" was added, and one word was added to "Section 2." It was the consensus of the Council to forward the ordinance renewing the moratorium on adult entertainment establishments to tonight's Special Meeting. Robertson inquired if there was any interest from other councilmembers in having fire works completely banned within the City limits of Tukwila. There were no councilmembers interested in banning fireworks completely. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes May 10, 1993 Page 4 An ord. restricting discharge of fireworks (Con't). REPORTS ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING: 10:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 10:01 P.M. OLD BUSINESS Ord. #1665 Adult Ent. Moratorium. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the ordinance restricting the discharge of fireworks in the City to the next Regular Council. Councilmember Hernandez commented that the recent Council Retreat held at the City's log cabin was excellent. She plaudit the Council and the Administration for a job well done. It saved the City great deal of money by having it there. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Steve Lawrence, Council President Celia Square, puty City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Rants called the Special Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order with those present as noted above. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Linda Cohen read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, relating to land use and zoning of adult entertainment establishments, and to licensing of adult entertainment establishments; establishing a moratorium on acceptance of applications for, and issuance of, use permits and building permits for adult entertainment establishments; establishing a moratorium on acceptance of applications for, and issuance of, business and other licenses for adult entertainment establishments; and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.1665 AS READ.* *MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Lawrence commented on how important this ordinance is to the citizenry and to the City. It is hoped that a new ordinance will be in place within this six months period or at least by the end of 1993. Councilmember Robertson commented that he had read the findings of facts and agrees with the findings. He pointed out that the City is in the process of determining what measures to take regarding Highway 99. He said he thinks it worthwhile to go forward with this ordinance and delay such businesses being further established until we have a plan that shows where they belong. Councilmember Hernandez commented that the Comprehensive Plan is currently being revised and that citizens' recommendations are being taken in the Tukwila Tomorrow meetings, and the Planning Commission will also be making their recommendation to the Council. She said she thinks it's important during this process that we enact the moratorium while we're deciding how the Tukwila area should be zoned. Special Meeting Minutes May 10, 1993 Page 5 ADJOURNMENT 10:05 P.M. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO ADJOURN THE SP IAL EETING. MOTION CARRIED. 14A W. Rants, Mayor Celia Square, D uty City Clerk /»S/