HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-11-15 Regular MinutesNovember 15, 1993
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS
and STAFF
PROCLAMATIONS
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Nadine Morgan
Beaver Bend Park
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 DUFFLE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; STEVE LAWRENCE,
Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CHARLES SIMPSON;
ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE MULLET.
LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City
Administrator; RICK BEELER, DCD Director; RON
CAMERON, City Engineer; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance
Director; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; LUCY
LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst.
Mayor Rants read a Proclamation designating the week of November
14 -20, 1993 American Education Week. Acknowledging the
proclamation, Ron Lamb, South Central School Board, noted the
Board's appreciation of the City's continuing partnership with the
school district.
Nadine Morgan, 5190 So. 166th St., Duwamish Valley Neighborhood
Preservation Coalition, asked for clarification prior to January 1st on
what the $50,000 budgeted for Beaver Bend Park will be used for.
According to Morgan a discussion at the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee on October 25th resulted in confusion as to whether the
money will be used for purchase of the property, whether it goes to
DVMPC to purchase the property or whether it is intended to be used
for improvement of the property such as installation of a bicycle trail.
Morgan requested an opportunity to meet with the Council or the
Community Affairs Parks subcommittee to review the results of the
property appraisal as soon as it's completed.
Councilmember Robertson responded that he recalled the $50,000
was to be used for the purchase of the land not for any type of
enhancements. The original amount was $150,000, but was reduced to
$50,000. Councilmember Ekberg stated that at the Community
Affairs Parks Committee meeting there was some discussion on the
feasibility of a bicycle path through that area connecting with the East
Marginal Way corridor. Ekberg recalled that the purpose of the funds
was to support that use. However, whether that meant the money
would be used to buy the property or to put in a ped path was unclear.
Ekberg suggested working with the community to see what the best
use of the money would be.
Councilmember Hernandez stated she would be willing to put the
issue on the next CA P agenda, but it was her understanding that the
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November 15, 1993
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Citizens Comments (con't"
CONSENT
AGENDA
Ord.# 1677
Ord. #1678
Res.# 1277
Res.# 1278
Res. #1279
Res.#1280
OLD BUSINESS
Award Contract for CBD
Sidewalk and Tree Plan
PS &E
Quasi-judicial hearing
Baker Commodities
REPORTS
Mayor
most of the support that evening was for the money being used for a
bike path. Hernandez stated she was not willing to commit to the
purchase of the property before she saw the appraisal on the property
and heard more community support for purchasing the property for
use other than a bike path. It was the consensus of the Council to
discuss this issue again at a Community Affairs and Parks Committee
as soon as the appraisal is completed.
g.
a. Approval of Minutes: 9/27/93; 10/4/93; 10/11/93
b. Approval of Vouchers: Nos. 67847 through 68088 in the amount
of $1,984,128.60
c. An ordinance amending Title 8 of the TMC, making the
provisions of such title consistent with state law.
d. An ordinance amending the existing business license ordinance
and establishing the basis for revocation or denial of a business
license.
e. A resolution authorizing the cancellation of outstanding
municipal warrants and checks in the amount of $1,008.58.
f. A resolution authorizing the write -off of uncollectible accounts
receivable in the amount of $12,344.95 and uncollectible
returned checks in the amount of $331.57.
A resolution approving the proposed 1994 -1999 CIP and
Financial Planning Model.
h. A resolution establishing an Economic Development Advisory
Board.
MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH
GARDNER CONSULTANTS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$540,504.68 FOR THE CBD SIDEWALK AND TREE PLAN
PS &E. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Rants announced the quasi-judicial hearing
on the Baker Commodities issue has been removed
from the agenda at the direction of judge who has requested more
information on the matter. The hearing will be rescheduled upon
notification from the court.
Mayor Rants expressed the need to develop some type of process in
order to see that the status quo is maintained on Highway 99 until the
comprehensive plan for the highway area is adopted. DCD Director
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November 15, 1993
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Reports (con't'
Council
Staff
ADJOURNMENT
8:04 p.m.
Rick Beeler noted three alternatives that could be considered for this
purpose: interim development regulations, interim zoning, or a
moratorium. Beeler recommended a moratorium be enacted and
stated he could have a draft ready by next week for Council's
consideration. The moratorium would run for six months and would
be renewable. Councilmember Ekberg suggested Council consider a
waiver process similar to the SAO process.
Mayor Rants acknowledged a letter received from Mrs. Wanda
Barbarro regarding the embankment along 43rd Ave off 160th.. A
guard rail will be installed along the entire embankment by year's end.
Councilmember Duffle reported he visited the house on 42nd Ave.
that the City donated for use by the Way Back Inn. The house will be
ready for occupancy next week.
Councilmember Hernandez reported she received a complaint from
Tom Beatty regarding a sewage odor he's noticed over the last six
months in the area from Longacres to City Hall late at night.
Councilmembers commented the smell may be coming from the
Metro plant.
Councilmember Robertson reported that the topic for discussion at
then next SCATBD meeting would be whether or not the SCATBD
should continue.
Councilmember Ekberg announced the Fall Trade Show at Longacres
Park on November 18th at 5 p.m.
City Administrator John McFarland referenced a meeting he attended
with the school district regarding their plans for the Southgate school
facility site should the City vacate the building as a community center.
McFarland explained that staff is looking into potential uses for the
building and grounds. According to McFarland, the school district has
concerns regarding maintenance of the building if the City vacates it,
insurance, etc. The building is excess to their needs as an educational
facility and is not needed as a storage facility. Demolition would be
costly due to the asbestos in the building. McFarland stated he would
work on options for the City's use of the facility.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT
THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED.
Jo (yh W. Rants, Mayor
Jan) E. Cantu, City Clerk