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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 14, 1993 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Dept'l profile Tukwila Police Dept. Surface Water Mgmt. Comp. Plan. 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. RHONDA BERRY, Assistant to City Administrator; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; DON WILLIAMS, Parks and Recreation; RICK BEELER, DCD; LES BECK, Shops; ROSS EARNST/RON CAMERON/DOUG MICHEAU, PHIL FRASER, Public Works; RON WALDNER/KEITH HAYNES/ROSA KROWS /CRAIG WESTBY, Police; NICK OLIVAS, Fire. 1' 7'i Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Ron Waldner, Chief of Police, and members of his staff presented an overview of the Police Department. He explained the services of his department focusing on three segments: Operations Division, Special Services Division and the Investigation Division. Waldner said an additional five (5) police officers have been added to the department since the beginning of the year. He stated that the department has maintained quality basic services, and good emergency response. They have also begun to look at the new policing philosophy of "Community Oriented Policing." Responding to a councilmember's question, Waldner stated that one of the greatest challenges of law enforcement in this nation is the lack of shared communication. However, one of the department's long -term goals is to install an Incident Based Reporting (IBR) Program -a major data base with 100 plus data elements dealing with modus operandi, i.e. suspect numbers, descriptions, etc. that will have a mass data base to query against, individually, regardless of jurisdiction. Ross Earnst, Public Works, stated that the Surface Water Comp Plan had gone before the Utilities Committee on April 13; and to the Planning Commission (Public Hearing) on May 13. Both groups recommended adoption of the revised April 1993 Plan. Eamst stated that he does not feel another public hearing is necessary. Committee of The Whole Meeting June 14, 1993 Page 2 Surface Wtr. Mgmt. Comp. Plan (Con't). Jan Rosholt, KCM, informed the Council that during the last several years, the City has developed several drainage basin studies for basins within the city limits. These studies were conducted to provide an increased understanding of the drainage patterns and features located in and around the City; and as a matter of controlling and reducing nonpoint sources of pollution as well as controlling increased levels of storm water runoff typically associated with development. The City adopted the Storm Water Utility to finance the program before it actually embarked on the development of the Master Plan. The document being presented tonight was initiated in 1988. The purpose of this surface Water Management Plan is to provide greater detail on the program to be implemented by Tukwila. The second purpose of this plan is to meet upcoming requirements established by the Washington State Department of Ecology and future federal regulations. Ross Earnst gave a status report on each of the projects listed in Table 5 -4, Page 5 -36 (Summary of Programmatic Recommendations), as a result of a question posed by Councilmember Hernandez. The table summarizes recommendations, estimates some of the expected costs and describes the benefits expected from implementing these recommendations. Councilmember Robertson reminded Earnst of a question posed by the Utilities Committee, i.e. the Committee wants a statement that says the plans in the Comp Plan will be superseded by plans in the CIP. Earnst responded that the statement is not in the Water Comp Plan; however, it could be added in the adopting resolution. Councilmember Mullet inquired will surface water and sewerage be regulated by the same standards. II 1 Earnst replied there will be different standards for each; and that they will be regulated by State and Federal guidelines. Council President Lawrence expressed displeasure with Table 3 -3, Page 3 -19. The table insinuates millions of dollars will be spent on a very large project that he's not aware of. After a lengthy discussion of reviewing, revising and questioning various sections of the document, it was the consensus of the Council to forward the Surface Water Management Comprehensive Plan with amendments to the next Regular Council. Earnst said additionally, he will bring forward the Sewer and Water Comprehensive Plans. Committee of The Whole Meeting June 14, 1993 Page 3 Regional Transit Authority (RTA). CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Recess 8:40 -8:50 PUBLIC HEARING 1994 -1999 Trans. Improvement Plan (TIP) Chris Deffenbach, Metro, gave a brief presentation on the Regional Transit System Plan. She summarized the now, adopted Plan; the major changes in the Plan; and, where we will go from here. She stated that the RTA will seek state funding in the 1994 legislative session. Following that session, the RTA will detail the financing plan, including state and federal funds and the portion of local financing to be proposed for voter approval. The RTA will submit the final financing plan to the county councils. Within 45 days, the counties will decide whether to continue participation in the RTA. Following the presentation, Deffenbach provided a question and answer period. After the Council commented that the issues are quite broad and complexed, Deffenbach stated that she would forward to the Council's attention a sheet summarizing how other cities had handled Regional Transit System Plans (this model and variations of this model). On behalf of other Councilmembers and staff, Hernandez wished Chris Deffenbach well as she will be moving to Portland, Oregon. Floyd Thistle, 3226 South 130th, (242- 0146), commented on a blockade that is planned for South 130th and 34th. He requested the Council give a letter of assurance to the seven property owners (in that general location) that if at the first snowfall they have problems getting to their homes, a portion of the blockage will be removed. The Council agreed to give careful consideration to Mr. Thistle's concern. Mr. Thistle also complained about the meeting notice. He said the address of the Community Center was not on the notice (that's where the meeting was held); and the address of the blockade was printed incorrectly on the notice. The Council President called the Committee of The Whole meeting back to order with those present as noted above. Ross Earnst, Public Works, gave a brief overview of the TIP worksheet (included in the agenda) and stated the Transportation Committee Had reviewed and recommended approval. He said an error in Item #4 of the TIP Program will be corrected prior to the next Regular Council. Council President opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. 10 Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 14, 1993 Page 4 Public Hearing (Con't) SPECIAL ISSUES CDBG and Home Inter local Agreements. Pacific Highway South Special Study. In response to questions asked by the Council, Earnst explained that the bids for Item #1 on the priority list (street widening) was too high. It will go out for rebid some time in the near future. There being no comments from the public, the hearing closed at 8:55 pm. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the 1994 -1999 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to the next Regular Council Consent Agenda. Evelyn Boykan, Human Services, explained that the CDBG/Home Interlocal Cooperation Agreements were the same as the one entered into with the County formerly in order to be a participating consortium city and receive Block Grant funds, and also to have input into the Home Partnership Act. That agreement has terminated. A few changes have been made in the new agreement to clarify the allocation and distribution of funds. There were some questions by the Council regarding appropriation of funds based on population growth and whether the Cascade area was considered in part of our formula for allocation of funds. Boykan stated she would check with King County on this matter and report back to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the CDBG and Home Interlocal Agreements to the next Regular Council Consent Agenda for approval due to the deadline of June 25. The Mayor commented that the first issue that the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will take on in August is neighborhood issues. Highway 99 could be the first neighborhood. Consultant work will still be required; however, we should draw upon the expertise of the citizens as we plan the redevelopment, what it will entail, and where we will go with it. Beeler said he's waiting for Council direction with regards to the scope of the study. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 14, 1993 Page 5 Pacific Hwy S. Spec. Study (Con't). Citizen Comment: REPORTS a3 Council President Lawrence stated that from the Council's perspective, the concern is whether or not the proposal meets the original intent. Councilmember Robertson commented that after reviewing the two Alternatives -Alt. A Alt. B -he needs more clarification and an expanded breakdown of consultant costs, and staff time and costs. In other words, he expected a proposal for review not a notandum. Most of the councilmember agreed somewhat with what had been said before; i.e. organize a committee, obtain council involvement, complete preliminary design, and acquire input from businesses, and citizens as to what they would like to see in the Highway 99 area with minimum utilization of staff time. Council President Lawrence suggested that initially a draft Scope of Work should be prepared for discussion at the next COW. Hernandez suggested that Lawrence and Simpson and another appointed person work together on a draft Scope of Work. Then bring the Scope back to the Committee of The Whole for discussion. Lawrence suggested forwarding the issue to the next COW (two weeks from tonight). Everybody should bring with them their ideas for scoping. Administration input should include Tukwila Tomorrow Committee's comments. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Pacific Highway South Special Study to the next Committee of The Whole meeting for full Council /Administration participation in discussion/brainstorming in an effort to come up with a draft Scope of Work. Vern Merryhew (Planning Commission Chair), 4431 South 148th, commented that the Planning Commission would like to be involved and that they are willing to help in anyway possible. Mayor Rants commented it is important that the Council determine the City's policies or directions that will be established with the Regional Transit Authority. A meeting will be held in Kent on June 24 to discuss these issues. There will also be a public hearing on June 28 in the King County Council Chambers. It was the consensus of the Council to consider what message will be sent to the public hearing as regards the RTA and King County's involvement (be Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 14, 1993 Page 6 Reports (Con't) Citizen Comment: ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING: 10:15 P.M. it written or oral) at the next Regular Council of June 21. Councilmember Duffie reported that the Apartment Complex located on 144th has trash scattered all over the grounds. It appears that the trash bins aren't being used at all. Duffie suggested that we encourage stricter code enforcement. Council President Lawrence announced that PSRC is looking for nominees for a couple of their standing committees. The cities that are working on the airport issue suggested that each city puts forward two names for each committee: Growth Management Planning Council and Transportation Policy Board. Robertson volunteered for the GMPC Committee; the Mayor said he would be available for either committee and that he had informed those concerned. Duffie, Lawrence, Simpson and Mullet volunteered to tour the Tukwila Community with a representative of the Parks and Recreation Department. Rhonda Berry reported that we advertised to receive sealed bids for the surplused houses up to the hour of 5:00 p.m. on June 11, 1993. 55 bid packets were mailed out; however, not one bid was received. The plan now is to proceed with the demolition of the houses. The cost for demolition is about $15,000 per house. Joyce Craft, 14240 41st, stated that she was appalled that a citizen at a previous council meeting who had a very strong determination could manipulate this City if it doesn't say "no." Council President explained that if a citizen has what appears to be a ligitimate concern, it has to be aired. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADJOURN TO SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. /A-i- .1 Steve" Lawrence, Council President c elia Squa ,/Deputy City Clerk