HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-07 Regular MinutesJune 7, 1993
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS
CITIZENS COMMENTS
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
Mayor Rants called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council
to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; STEVE LAWRENCE,
Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CHARLES SIMPSON;
ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET.
LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City
Administrator; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; RICK
BEELER, DCD Director; VERNON UMETSU, Associate Planner;
RON WALDNER, Chief of Police.
Roger Baker, 11662 42nd Ave. So., voiced his outrage that Council
would consider a site other than the Allentown site to build a new
community center. Baker stated that everything in the consultant
report points to the Allentown site, and that there's nothing in the
report that says anything should be built at the present site. He added
that it seems like every time Council spends a dollar, it's "up there on
the hill Baker asked how much the City paid the consultant for the
study. Mayor Rants responded that the study cost approximately
$25,000. Baker questioned how the City could hire a consultant and
then ignore what the study said. In response, Mayor Rants clarified
that the consultant study was submitted to Council only as a
presentation, with no recommendations. Council has not spent any
time indepth working on it. They will need to spend a good deal of
time thoroughly reviewing the report. Baker restated that the
consultant report recommended that the community center be built on
the Allentown site. The report also recommended that the City not
build on the present site.
Mr. Baker asked for a status report on the cleaning of the 42nd Ave.
bridge. He commented that he initially requested the work be done a
couple of years ago and was assured last year that the work was
scheduled.. To date, the bridge remains an eyesore with bird
droppings completely covering it. Baker questioned why it was so
difficult to get things done in his area, noting that recently $25,000 was
spent for undergrounding utilities on the "hill
Regarding the schedule for painting the 42nd Ave. bridge, Public
Works Director Ross Earnst responded that a contract had been
awarded for the plans and specs. Some federal funding needs to be
done for the painting of the bridge, but so far the City has been
authorized for the PS E. Earnst estimated the project would go out
to bid in September.
Council President Lawrence stated that Council had a three hour
discussion on the community center at their preliminary meeting, and
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there were a lot of reasons stated for some of the decisions that were
made. The entire process will take a very long time. Lawrence
commented that most likely the community center issue will go before
the voters. He invited Baker to participate in discussions regarding
the City's facilities. Regarding the consultant's comments, Lawrence
commented that there were good reasons why some things in some
consultant reports throughout the City are ignored. They don't know
the City or the City's needs. They know where things are done easiest,
but there are other considerations. Mr. Baker responded that he had
participated from the beginning, but he had gotten the feeling from
the beginning that the Duwamish /Allentown area was not a site for
consideration. In his opinion, the City has a chance to do something
really nice in the City and they're passing it by. Lawrence concluded
that the process was just beginning and in order to get through the
process and have a new community center, everyone would need to
work together.
Jackie Dempere, 4033 So. 128th commented on the surplus houses
issue. Dempere stated she plans to bid $1 each on two houses but was
concerned with the asbestos that is present in the houses. Dempere
stated that due to regulations, anyone bidding on a house would have
to hire a certified contractor to remove the asbestos. She is asking the
City to have all the asbestos shakes removed at the City's expense.
Dempere stated that the individual in charge of the state asbestos
program had told her that he could not allow her to remove the
asbestos if the site was not hers. City Administrator John McFarland
explained that one house has asbestos shingles along the skirting. A
certified asbestos contractor was hired by the City to determine
whether the asbestos had to be handled in any kind of special way or
whether it could just be disposed of. Several of the shingles have
already fallen off and are laying on the ground. McFarland noted that
it is a federal and state violation to dispose of asbestos improperly.
Included in the bid package was notification that there was asbestos
shingles on the house, that the moving process may cause them to fall
off, and that anyone bidding on the house would be responsible for
proper removal of the shingles. The City would take care of any
shingles that were already on the ground. Paraphrasing Ms. Dempere,
Councilmember Simpson stated that the City would be responsible
whether somebody purchases the house or not because whoever
purchases the house, unless they pay for removal of the asbestos, the
contract would be null and void. It would fall back into the City's
hands because it is owned by the City. Council President Lawrence
concluded by stating that if no one bids and includes asbestos removal
as part of their bid, the City may have to come to some kind of
negotiation with a bidder, whether it's Ms. Dempere or someone else.
It would save the City some money and bring the issue to conclusion.
On another issue, Ms. Dempere asked what color the 42nd Ave.
bridge would be painted and who would make the determination. She
asked that the City do something creative. Ms. Dempere commented
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that she was not in favor of using the community center on a continual
basis for church services. Councilmember Robertson stated that the
only position the City could take was to treat a church as they would
any other renter. It is not the business of government anywhere in the
country to be involved in saying that they will do something for or
against churches. However, that means if we rent out space to anyone
for any purpose, we would just the same rent it to a church or religious
group.
John Fritakus, 11822 42nd Ave. So., commented that his family
moved to the area just over three years ago. They chose the
Duwamish /Allentown area because of the community feeling of the
area. Fritakus requested that Council seriously consider keeping the
area available for families and noted his appreciation for Council's
consideration of the area for a community center. Fritakus
commented that his family is enjoying the improvements made to the
Duwamish Park. He urged Council to move as quickly as possible on
the completion of the project. A final issue of concern was the
crosswalk on 42nd Avenue. Mr. Fritakus said the crosswalk is not very
visible to motorists and asked that the crosswalk signs be moved
farther ahead for earlier warning to drivers. Residents would also
appreciate a flashing light at the location. Council agreed to discuss
the crosswalk issue at the Transportation Committee meeting.
Mrs. Fritakus commented on the community center site. She stated
that after briefly reviewing the report, it seemed fairly clear that the
best site would be the Duwamish/Pea Patch area. She referenced a
letter sent to the Council from Mr. Wagner which said, "We
recommend the City develop a new center on the Duwamish site
where both indoor and outdoor recreation community facilities can be
provided Mrs. Fritakus stated that the three proposals that were put
forward for the existing site involved either total demolition or
remodeling. Fritakus listed several other concerns regarding the
project: cost overruns (regularly associated with remodels), the
present site is 4.8 acres as opposed to 12.8 acres with the Pea Patch
site; the time difference from the current site, coming from the South,
would be approximately 1 -2 minutes depending how long you had to
wait at the stoplight. In summary, Mrs. Fritakus stated that as a
taxpayer, she would like to see the City make a fiscally responsible
decision in the use of the available site which has more than enough
acreage and is already paid for.
On the use of the community center for church services, Mrs. Fritakus
stated that limiting access to the center to any group lends itself to
discrimination charges. She didn't feel it appropriate to limit access to
particular groups.
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CONSENT
AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: 4/5/93
b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos.65049 thru 65244 in the amount of
$148,669.89.
Res. #1257 c. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the King County
Interlocal Agreement for distribution of State Growth
Management Funds.
Res. #1258 d. Joint resolution between the City of Tukwila and the South
Central School District.
Res. #1259 e. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for an Interagency
Outdoor Recreation grant.
Res. #1260 f. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an addendum to
the current Valley Communications Interlocal Agreement.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO APPROVE
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.*
April 5 Minutes Removed Councilmember Robertson requested the Minutes of April 5th be
removed and discussed under New Business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Oxbow Annexation
*MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner, explained that the Desimone
properties, located in the center of the elbow, petitioned to annex to
the City. On May 5, 1993 Council approved Resolution 1255 directing
staff to move forward with the annexation and review the many
aspects of the annexation. Staff initially proposed that the annexation
boundaries be extended beyond the initial petitioner properties to
provide better logical service area boundaries. The following initial
boundaries were adopted: the west edge of Highway 99 limited access
right -of -way; and on the northeast and south, it abuts existing city
limits The annexation would provide a net general fund revenue of
approximately $99,600 annually. For the surface water fund it would
net approximately $20,800 annually. Based on the findings, staff
recommends the City adopt the general annexation boundaries and
move forward with the annexation based on the positive fiscal effects it
would have on the City as well as the improved service area. Based on
those two findings, staff would also recommend that the assumption of
bonded indebtedness be waived. The Planning Commission has
reviewed the staff report and adopted the staff recommendation as
proposed with no changes. That recommendation would zone all
privately owned lands M2, Heavy Industrial, with a concurrent
comprehensive plan designation of Heavy Industrial. The zoning and
the comprehensive plan designations are exactly the same as those
found across the river to the east on the East Marginal Way corridor.
The East Marginal Way corridor also has a height exception area.
Staff proposes the height exception area also be extended to the
similar west bank of the Oxbow. Future annexation actions by the
Council would include holding a second public hearing followed by
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action on determining what should be the provisions of the property
owner petition. Upon return of the property owner petition, the city
clerk would certify the election, and upon determining that it was a 60
percent vote, Council would hold another public hearing for the
adoption of an annexing ordinance establishing the effective date.
Councilmember Hernandez asked if any major improvements were
needed in the annexation area.
Umetsu responded that according to the staff report, there are no
capital improvements proposed for roads. Annual costs are
anticipated to be approximately $8,100.
Councilmember Hernandez commented that it appeared that
property taxes in Tukwila would be much lower than those in
unincorporated King County. Umetsu responded that taxes in
Tukwila are currently 15 cents per thousand lower than in
unincorporated King County. In addition, storm drainage fees in
Tukwila are approximately one third of what the county charges. The
total tax reduction due to annexation would be approximately $75,000.
Bonded indebtedness for the area would be about $5,500 annually for
four years.
Regarding the stabilization of the river bank, Council President
Lawrence questioned whether there is any diking in that area. Umetsu
replied that he was not aware of any formal armoring of the bank in
the Oxbow area and was unsure of any diking along the river itself. He
noted, however, that the buildings on the Oxbow site are fairly new, so
it would be a good assumption that it is out of the 100 year flood plain
and therefore no diking was required.
Council President Lawrence asked if the river bank on the property is
desirable for a trail and whether it is part of King County's plan to
incorporate that section into the trail. Umetsu explained that
currently the King County trail runs down East Marginal Place.
However, as part of an impact mitigation process in the development
of the East Marginal Way corridor, Boeing is agreeing to establish
trails along the riverbank section for public use. Umetsu further
explained that Boeing's construction costs right now are a little bit
prohibitive, so the SEPA mitigation agreement is that when they
develop projects along the river which necessitates trail improvements,
those trail improvements would be made along the Oxbow site area.
There is an existing private Boeing improvement that runs where the
second bridge is located to the recreation center. It basically circles
the parking lot. Lawrence asked if it would be appropriate to ask for
an easement for trail purposes as part of the annexation process. Rick
Beeler, DCD Director, answered that that is not the normal process,
nor was it within the ability to do in an annexation action. Lawrence
requested the issue be looked into further. Beeler agreed to research
the issue prior to the next public hearing in July.
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Councilmember Robertson asked for clarification on whether the
property owners or the City paid for river bank repair. Public Works
Director Ross Earnst stated that the City does not pay for general
bank repairs except through the Green River Flood Zone Control
District which will repair a bank that had a previous structure on it.
Earnst continued that if a need for repair was found in the single
family area that King County wanted to do further development on,
the City would ask at that point that the repair be made. Right now
King County is buying those single lots for a park at the end of the
trail.
Councilmember Robertson commented that according to the staff
report storm water from the whole area drains directly into the
Duwamish River. He asked whether the City or the storm water utility
would be picking up any liability for cleaning it or providing any special
facilities or such. Mayor Rants responded that a good share of those
outfalls are WSDOT's and that an agreement can be worked out
between the City and WSDOT. Ross Earnst further explained that
currently there's only one little piece of right -of -way in there that's the
county's that would come to the City. The rest of it all belongs to
WSDOT. WSDOT and the county were talking about a transfer now
that Tukwila's annexing. Staff is involved in those discussions and will
be discussing that transfer because of all the surface water. An
agreement will be reached with WSDOT prior that occurring.
Robertson questioned whether there were provisions to hold the water
or clean it for the large parking lot in the developed portion of the
annexation area. He noted that the staff report indicates the water
basically drains straight through ditches into the river. Ross Earnst
responded that when it was developed, it was developed under
whatever rules King County had at the time. Earnst responded he was
sure there were at least oil -water separators in there. Robertson
asked whether the City or the property owner would be liable for
cleanup of the area and water if the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration requires further cleanup be done. Earnst
answered that the City has not been liable for any private or public
outfalls into the river. However, the City of Seattle, and Metro have
reached an agreement as a result of a suit to pay for some cleanup of
the Duwamish. Earnst stated that to this point, nothing had occurred
as far as any other of the outfalls in the river and that he didn't know
whether the City would incur any liability in the future.
Vernon Umetsu added that in his opinion the marginal increase in
liability for the drainage due to the Oxbow site is fairly minimal given
that the City of Tukwila has jurisdiction over the entire east bank of
the East Marginal corridor which is draining into the river. It's a
relatively clean new area. Umetsu felt it questionable whether the
City's exposure would increase significantly.
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Councilmember Robertson requested an opinion from the city
attorney on what risk the City has regarding storm water drainage and
whether the risk was the City's or the property owner's. City attorney
Linda Cohen responded that she didn't think the answer would be
clear cut at this point. She explained that a consent decree was
entered into in December of 1991 with Metro and the City of Seattle.
They are engaging in habitat restoration and sediment cleanup and
remediation. It doesn't mean that they're the parties that are
exclusively liable. In the future the City would be responsible for good
stewardship if we used existing facilities and Metro facilities. The City
could potentially incur some liability there. The good news and bad
news is there's a statute of limitations that's three years. It's three
years from the date of any rules that are promulgated and are in the
process. Rules are promulgated to date, so the statute of limitations
hasn't run. So, yes, there's some potential liability. Seattle and Metro
have undertaken alot of it. There's some risk, but it's anyone's guess
as to how much.
Councilmember Robertson commented that he is bothered about
having to rework the City's storm water drainage system on the other
side of the river, and specifically in regard to the outfalls into the river
because we can't share private systems. We have to create our own,
and it appears that there's an extremely large potential dollar cost
there. He questioned whether the City is picking up more cost with
this piece of property, and if so, how much. Robertson noted that the
City's storm water drainage costs seem to be a little lower than the
county's. Ross Earnst replied that the City has no public facilities over
there currently that we would be draining. Part of the issue of whether
or not we would accept West Marginal Way, which currently belongs
to WSDOT, rather than the county, would be the issue of the drainage.
That would be the only public area that we would have to drain. And
their system not only drains West Marginal Place, it also drains the
freeway and the upland area up above. There may be one drain off of
that small piece of county roadway at the end. The rest of it is either
WSDOT or private. Robertson responded that the City charges the
private property owner a fee as part of the City's storm water utility.
He questioned whether the City, upon charging the customer, picks up
a responsibility or accountability for their storm water drainage
Mayor Rants commented that staff is currently researching the issue
and the ramifications of getting caught in a lawsuit for ecology reasons.
Robertson stated he would appreciate at least a legal opinion outlining
the risks and would like to know that the City has inspected the site,
especially the portions of it that look like they may have been used as a
dumpsite earlier.
City Administrator John McFarland explained that when the staff
report was put together, staff tried to make what they thought was a
realistic assessment. The reality of it is we have a river running from
the very southern to the very northern terminus of the City and there's
industrial activity at every point on that river. We are adding with this
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annexation 172 acres. And it is an assumption of risk to some degree.
The entire issue of risk to the City of Tukwila with respect to
remediation and cleanup of the Elliott Bay area as part of the Noah
agreement is unknown at this time. That question has not been
answered, not only for the Oxbow, but for the entire City.
Councilmember Robertson indicated he still needed more information
on the risks in general and the kind of liabilities the City might incur
through annexation of this particular piece of property. Vernon
Umetsu responded that staff reviewed the land use in the Planning
Commission's staff report. Referencing an aerial photo, Umetsu
pointed out that most of the annexation area has been re- developed by
Boeing. Only 8 acres of the total 172 have not been redeveloped. The
areas that are relatively vacant are being used currently as a trailer
park and trailer and truck parking terminals which are permanent uses
in the M2 zone. The soil is very compact but sandy. Umetsu noted he
had walked pretty much the whole site and hadn't seen any obvious
signs of the whole industrial uses.
Councilmember Ekberg commented he thought it good that the City
has opportunity to annex something with a positive cashflow into the
City. He asked whether the annual costs of $8,900 for trail
maintenance, road maintenance, and public drainage system
improvements would be included as a deduction from the net of
$99,000. Umetsu replied that it was a deduction from $37,000 gross
surface water. Regarding the north patrol district's patrolling of the
proposed annexation area, Ekberg asked whether statistics had been
gathered regarding the types of crime or incidence rates for the area.
Chief of Police Ron Waldner responded that the City's dealings with
the county over annexations has essentially determined that they're
not being able to break down the specific crime analysis for areas.
Their system doesn't accommodate that. We talked them over all the
annexations to determine the specific areas. The entire north end in
terms of our annexation to the Oxbow has really never generated all
that number of police calls, particularly because of the presence of the
large Boeing security services that are around.
Vernon Umetsu introduced Mr. Rick Anderson, representing the
Desimone Trust.
Mayor Rants called for comments from proponent or opponents of
the annexation.
Anna Bernhard, 14241- 59th Ave. So. (verbatim) The same
complaint I had about previous annexations. I'm not against the
annexations. And as a matter of principle, I'd like to go on record. If
anybody wants to annex to our City, I think they should assume our
debts which are very little. We are very privileged here. And I think
the Desimone heirs can afford to spend the next 4 -5 years $5500 as a
matter of principle. You remember I stood here a couple of years ago,
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very upset, that these people annex to our City and had the temerity to
say that they did not want to accept our debt. Our little bitty Foster
Golf Course debt. And it made me very angry. And I just want to go
on record that I am again, very angry. Thank you.
Mayor Rants closed the hearing at 8:19 p.m.
Council President Lawrence asked about the turn basin on the
northwest corner of the property. He noted that a photograph in the
City Engineer's office showed where you could see in the water a sign
where there's some significant runoff, outflow, or something, possibly
from up the hill.. Vernon Umetsu explained there was a small stream
that used to be a salmon run that goes by the hill and comes out at a
slough area. Lawrence noted that a portion of the area looks like it's
artificially built out into the water and the area does not appear to be
developed. Umetsu responded that there was a pier going out into the
river and that the entire north area was developed. Umetsu further
explained that there is a small causeway running across this creek to a
fairly undeveloped area with a slump. The property owners had filled
in with clean concrete riprap as a way to armor it. They're negotiating
right now with King County Shorelines to what they can do to further
protect that area.
Councilmember Hernandez asked who currently provided fire service
to the area. Umetsu responded that Fire District #11 currently serves
the area. The Foster and Allentown stations would provide fire
protection if the area were annexed. The fire department feels that
they can serve this area with the Allentown site providing fire
protection at emergency response times of about 2.5 to 3 minutes.
Medical response from either station would be about 2.5 to 3 minutes.
Given the type of construction that's in that area, which is industrial
concrete type construction, we don't anticipate a lot of fire calls.
They're all sprinklered buildings. There was a recent fire on a pier
that Tukwila responded to as did Fire District #11 and Seattle. John
McFarland added the City currently provides mutual aid to that area
now with District #11.
Councilmember Duffie asked whether any pollution had been noted
due to the sanding being done on an old ferry dock in the annexation
area. Rick Beeler responded that a lot of the issues of contamination
are in the Noah report referenced earlier that Seattle and Metro
agreed to. Mr. Anderson, who knows about that study, indicated that
tests were done on the Oxbow property including the sandbar and the
ferry dock and there was minimal contamination there. It's not one of
those sites that they're worried about. Beeler stated he believed the
old ferry is part of the cleanup.
Councilmember Hernandez asked whether the total value of all
taxable properties, approximately $39 million, was assessed valuation
or assessed valuation plus improvements. Umetsu responded that the
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Request for Funding
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MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 5, 1993 AS AMENDED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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figure is property and improvements for the taxable area. It does not
include non taxable properties such as the City Light transmission
right -of -way or any of the public road rights -of -way.
In conclusion, Mayor Rants requested that the number of fire calls and
police calls in the area be tracked prior to the next public hearing. He
also asked that research be done to find out if there is any unusual risk
from dumping of fill or anything like that. Rants asked that the city
attorney continue trying to determine what kind of risk we have or
what kind of contracts we would need to write to avoid any risk in this.
Councilmember Mullet, Finance and Safety Committee Chair,
explained that the Duwamish Valley Neighborhood Preservation
Coalition (DVNPC), a non profit group, had requested funds for
acquiring property in the Allentown area for affordable housing. The
money would be disbursed through the Local Initiatives Support
Corporation and would be eligible for 3 -to -1 matching funds. Mullet
stated it was the consensus of the committee to approve the request.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY EKBERG, TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO TRANSFER $4,000 FROM THE
ENDING FUND BALANCE TO THE LOCAL INITIATIVES
SUPPORT CORPORATION (LISC) FOR DISTRIBUTION.
MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Robertson requested an amendment be made to the
April 5, 1993 minutes for clarification.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO
AMEND THE APRIL 5, 1993 MINUTES BY ADDING THE
FOLLOWING TWO SENTENCES: A MEMO FROM THE CITY
ATTORNEY HAD STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE
WAS LITTLE RISK OF SANCTIONS, IT WAS CLEAR THAT
BOTH STATE AND CITY LAWS REQUIRE A PLANNING
COMMISSION REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING. THE
COUNCIL DISCUSSED THIS POINT FURTHER AND DECIDED
THEY WERE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH IGNORING THE
LAW. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Rants reported he received a request for the second $50,000
from the ACC but has not authorized payment because the attorney
firm has not adhered to what the ACC requested of them. In
February, the ACC asked the attorney firm to produce a revised scope
of work that would meet it to the budget. To date, this has not been
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done. In addition, the last three bills were sent back to the attorneys
for adjustment because they were excessive. The adjustments have
not been made to date. It appears the ACC will be broke by the end
of the summer. Council President Lawrence reported that of the
$450,000 allocated for the year, more than $300,00 has been billed
already. Lawrence suggested Council tell the ACC members there will
be no more money from Tukwila this year. Whatever money is left,
they will have to ration out until January. It was the consensus of the
Council to withhold the $50,000 payment until they are satisfied with
the billing adjustments, and the scope of work, and to notify the ACC
that Tukwila will not expend any more money this year.
Councilmember Duffie reported he attended the public meeting on
the So. 130th Street project and found that residents were concerned
about the City's recommendation to close the street to eliminate its
use as a thoroughfare.. Most of those attending the meeting voted
against this proposal; however, following discussions, a compromise
was reached whereby the City would close the street temporarily.
After one year, staff would re- evaluate their recommendation. Signal
lights would be installed on So. 132nd to handle the traffic revision.
Councilmember Hernandez reported she gave a welcome address to
the National Association of Retired Federal Officials at their annual
meeting on May 25th. Hernandez also participated in a Task Force
meeting of the YMCA. The group is interested in doing a needs
assessment in the Tukwila area. Hernandez recommended they look
into providing child and daycare services for some of those in the
commercial district and provide teen and youth activities at the mall.
They're also interested in knowing if there's a need for any athletic
type of activities for people who work in the area during the day or in
the evening. Hernandez stated that if the group finds that there are
needs for some of these type of services in the area, they may be
interested in locating here permanently and entering into some type of
joint partnership with the City.
In a brief discussion, Council set the time for the COW on June 9th at
5 p.m. The agenda will consist of a discussion on City facilities in
general and the community center.
Mayor Rants reported that the Suburban Cities SCATBD group
steering committee has been meeting. He suggested Council take a
close look at the ad hoc group who will be working with PSRC on
grants for streets, etc.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO
DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AFTER A 5 MINUTE BREAK.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Executive Session (con'tl MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, TO
9:35 p.m. EXTEND THE EXECUTIVE 30 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE
MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED.
9:55 p.m.
Joh W. Rants, Mayor
Cantu, City Clerk