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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-22 Special MinutesOctober 22, 1975 7:30 P.M. Council Chambers M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Council President Traynor, presiding, called the Special Meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSSION /383 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Tukwila City Hall GARDNER, STERLING, TRAYNOR, DAVIS, HARRIS, SAUL. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, THAT COUNCIL- MAN JOHANSON BE EXCUSED. CARRIED. City Clerk Shirlee Kinney read the notice of public hearing for the purpose of discussing the purpose statement for the revised regional plan proposed by the Puget Sound Council of Governments. Mr. Ronald L. McConnell, Director, Land Use and Envir- onmental Planning Division, Puget Sound Council of Governments, introduced himself. Councilman Traynor read a letter dated August 28, 1975 from Mart Kask, Executive Director of P.S.C.O.G., requesting informa- tion and response from each local member regarding the revised purpose statement. Mr. McConnell noted the present status of P.S.C.O.G. and the need for a re- evaluation of how the Conference meets the needs of the membership. He stated the Conference still ful- fulls the duty of A -95 grant review and of regional long -range planning. At the present time, they are attempting to re- organize the sub regional organiza- tions, but due to a lack of funding, there has been no determination on the future of the Conference. Cost reimbursement studies are being implemented. The integrated grant application program runs at an annual cost of about $1 million which computes to a cost of 9.t per capita to the local membership. The regional area includes four counties and their cities at the present time. Currently the Conference is involved with the regional development plan update required by the Federal government by August, 1977. This plan must be approved and adopted by that time otherwise grants for land use and housing will be dis- continued. Mr. McConnell explained there is a task force assigned (members are local elected officials) to serve as policy directors and they work with the P.S.C.O.G. staff on the update of the plan and make recommenda- tions. Referring to Option 2 of the purpose statement, Council woman Harris asked how much impact on local control is proposed. It appears to be control by a super agency exercised through grant funding determinations. Mr. McConnell replied the Conference has no power to deny anything they are only authorized to make recommendations. The Conference only reviews A -95 applications for Federal funds. Mr. McConnell cited the conflict between Auburn and King County several years ago regarding an interceptor. Councilman Sterling stated it appears the difference between Options 1 and 2 is that Option 1 provides more local control while Option 2 creates more input and control of the regional Conference. Mr. McConnell stated one is specific in its policies while the other is more broad and both have their advantages and dis- advantages. Neither option has any more controls than P.S.C.O.G. presently has. Councilwoman Harris asked how do things in Option 2 fit into things being done by other agencies, such as Metro. Mr. McConnell stated theoretically, P.S.C.O.G. will give guidance to these special agencies on behalf of the membership. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 22, 1975 Page 2 DISCUSSION Continued 1384' Councilman Sterling commented generally it is better to be more specific in making policy, but he asked Mr. McConnell why it would be better for the City of Tukwila to go with Option 1 or with Option 2. Mr. McConnell stated he would not attempt to sell the Council on either one, but the results received by the task force so far indicate slight favor of Option 1, the broader statement. He added that Option 1 was written by Councilman Don Fero of Mukilteo and Option 2 was written by P.S.C.O.G. staff. He stated the City Council has the option of writing their own statement, if they wish, also. Councilwoman Harris stated if the King County Council withdraws from P.S.C.O.G. membership, the City would then have the option of participating with King County if they would become a qualified clearing house for grant applications. Discussion continued regarding a choice of options. Councilman Traynor stated he felt Option 2 took away some of the rights of local control. We should estab- lish policies and set standards for ourselves. Coun- cilwoman Harris stated the Salem, Oregon statement was acceptable to her and she suggested this be studied along with the letter from King County Council- man Bill Reams and then ask further questions of the Conference. Mr. McConnell stated the task force did delay the date for comments from the regional cities to mid November. At that time, they will review the responses and develop a consensus. Councilwoman Harris stated she was interested in the housing plan to be adopted prior to 1977. Mr. McCon- nell stated a housing policy report for the region has been requested by the Federal agencies. This will be an update of the existing information we have now. We all realize the average family in the area can no longer afford to buy a house. The goal is to provide adequate affordable housing based on the criteria included in the plan in order to meet future housing requirements and to secure grant funds from the Federal government. Councilman Traynor stated he preferred the text of Option 1 which sets guidelines for establishing policy it does not establish the policies. Mr. McConnell stated neither option intends to interfere with local control. The Conference considers its function as coordinating studies for the area and to make recom- mendations based upon those findings. There are four basic areas for the regional development plan: (1) the purpose statement, (2) planned administration for the interpretation of the plan and its implementa- tion, (3) set policies and goals of the plan, (3) def- initions of terms. Mr. McConnell stated the task force is looking for a consensus from each member. He suggested the City Council may want to speak to the King County task force members for further infor- mation and assistance. Councilman Traynor suggested this matter be placed on the Committee of the Whole meeting agenda on October 27 for further discussion and that final action be taken at the next regular meeting, November 3. Councilwoman Harris stated the City is presently revis- ing its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Population and housing is one element included. If the City submits the revised plan to P.S.C.O.G., will it be incorporated into the Conference's plan as Tukwila'a plan. Mr. McConnell stated the City could qualify for the grants if they adopted the Conference's resolution or if they adopted a resolution of their own. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING October 22, 1975 Page 3 DISCUSSION Continued ADJOURNMENT 8:50 P.M. Council President Traynor thanked Mr. McConnell for attending the meeting and for his fine presentation to the City Council. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO DECLARE THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. /.0if; Shirlee k. Kinney, City Clerk .M. C. 13 85