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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesMay 10, 1976 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL DISCUSSION Transportation/ Utilities Element of Comprehensive Plan Ord. Providing for relocation of rail- road crossing on Southcenter Pkwy. Res. Authorizing agreement between City of Tukwila and City of Renton (LID #1 Sewer Use Fees) TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Council President Hill. GARDNER, TRAYNOR, HILL, VAN DUSEN. Councilman Saul arrived at the meeting at 7:35 P.M. s5 3 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED, WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. Mayor Bauch explained during the discussion of the proposed transportation /utilities element of the Comprehensive Plan that the main concern discussed at the Public Hearing was the movement of traffic. He added the plans are not to discourage the movement of traffic on highways, or to set up traffic rules. Council President Hill stated it was his thought the plans will not require the changing of truck maneuvering. If there is a change it will be because of safety and will just up -date the city's land -use. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said this element of the Comprehensive Plan is aimed towards future problems we may have. This will leave the door open for future difficulties that may be solved by traffic control rather than restrictions. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT A FORMAL MOTION TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION /UTILITIES ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Public Works Director Steve Hall explained reasons for request for re- location of railroad crossing on Southcenter Parkway. He stated the Benaroya Company is asking to relocate the crossing back to its origi- nal position so they can develop the land to the north of the Jafco building. He added the City Attorney has suggested Ordinance #617 be repealed and Ordinance #534 be adopted. Council President Hill said atthe time the existing railroad was put in it was brought out that the now requested revision was too hard to put in because of a bridge that was necessary. Councilman Traynor remembered there were all kinds of reasons it had to be moved to its present location. He added at that time the City Council thought it would be better to put it in where they are now requesting it to be. Mr. Bob Sandwick of the Benaroya' Company said his company had recently purchased property for development that makes the proposed revision feasible and also the change in ownership of other property has changed which makes the requested revision more feasible than it was previously. He added by changing the railroad it will be possible for Mr. Benaroya to develop the north side of Parkway Plaza as he has the south side. By changing the railroad it will also solve safety factors. He added there will be no interruption in services to the companies involved while this change is taking place. Councilman Van Dusen said he agreed with the safety factor. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, said LID #27 will be located westerly and it is possible some of the work on LID #27 can be done at the time of the change. Mr. Sandwick said it will take about two months to make the change and they would like to start at once. Councilman Saul asked if this matter had been discussed with the Planning Commission and if they had any questions. Gary Crutchfield, Planning Department, said the Planning Commission had some questions and they had all been resolved. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SEC- ONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, explained the proposed resolution authorizing agreement between City of Tukwila and City of Renton re- garding the sewer use fees. He said there is a question now as to 9whom should collect the sewage charge. He said it is logical that Renton should maintain this and he recommended passage of this resolu- tion. He added Andy's Diner'is involved and there may be others in this area as a result of future development. At present the City of Tukwila and City of Renton both collect. The resolution will clarify this and the City of Renton will collect and maintain. He said at time of connection the fee was paid to the City of Tukwila. Mayor Bauch said Andy's Diner is located at the end of Tukwila's line and is beneficial to the City. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, ULU PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOT,F MEETING May 10, 1976 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Independent Water Co. Appraisal A.W.C. Grant for educational purposes Topics, Speakers, Scheduling, etc. Revenue Sharing Priorities ass Steve Hall, Director of Public Works, asked if the appraisal he had prepared of the Independent Water Company could be considered at this time. Council President Hill agreed. Mr. Hall said this appraisal was an upgrading of a study that was made three or four years ago. Council President Hill asked if a study had been made as to what would benecessary to upgrade this water company to meet City standards. Mr. Hall said a figure had been given to the City Council about a year ago. Mayor Bauch said in reply to Councilman Saul's question as to whether or not the City wants to buy this water company, that it would be prudent for the City to buy all of the water districts within the City. Councilman Gardner said with regard to the health and safety of the City it would be advisable to buy this water company. Mayor Bauch said it was his recommendation that the A.W.C. Grant for education purposes be turned back and the City be put on the list for next year. He said there is just three weeks left to get the program ready and that was not sufficient time. He added the City will be put on the top of the list for the grant next year if the program is re- funded. In reviewing it, Mayor Bauch said the grant was made availablE to the City in March because someone else turned it down. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE A.W.C. GRANT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BE TURNED BACK. CARRIED. Discussion on Mlyor Bauch said he would like the City Council to accept the recommen- Development of Block dations of staff regarding application of block grants and the City Grants continue to develop grants. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLOCK GRANTS. CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDhD AND ITEM (REVENUE SHARING PRIORITIES) BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the City had received $51,000 and it will be necessary to submit a plan as to how the City intends to use this money. He added he would like the help of the Council in determining how this money should be spent. He said the City will not be bound by the plan that is submitted. Councilman Saul said he would like to see the trail by the river developed. Mayor Bauch said revenue sharing money could not be used for that project, except on a supplemental basis. He said capital purchases for anything in the City could be made, but it could not be used to pay debts, pay utilities, or sewer maintenance. He said last year it was used for capital expense. Mayor Bauch said it was his recommendation that the City allocate it for the purchase of furniture for the new City Hall. Councilman Van Dusen saidhe would like to see it used in the Park program in a recreation sense something that directly involves the people. Councilman Saul said he would like to see it spent for something over and above what the City needs for itself, such as mini- parks. Councilman Traynor saic he agreed furniture will be needed for the new City Hall and also therE is need for a trail system that is connected. Councilman Saul said it would be nice to have something for the City that would be lasting. Mayor Bauch said if the City Hall moves along on schedule it will be necessary to have some councilmatic bonds to finance it. He added the cash is not there for all of it and some money will have to be borrowed to finance it we want to get City Hall done and there will be a short period of cash flow. Council President Hill said he could not see committing the whole thing for furniture, he would like to see some of it used for other purposes. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE $51,000 BE PUT IN THE PARK CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FUND. CARRIED, WITH GARDNER VOTING NO. Establishment of Mayor Bauch used an overhead projector and showed 2.12 of the Tukwila Community Development Municipal Code showing the duties of the Public Works Director. Department Mayor Bauch said it was his proposal that we create a Community Devel- opment and Planning Department. He added the reason is to shorten the number of people reporting to any one Department Head in order to in- crease efficiency. He said the Community Development Department would have a part -time secretary and the Planning Department with two planners and a park planner; a Building Department with a maintenance employee; a Recreation Department with a supervisor, a recreation specialist, and three part -time recreation leaders. Mayor Bauch said it would add more responsibility to the Planning Director and relieve the Public Works Director of some of his work. He said Chap. 2.14 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 10, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Establishment of Community Development Dept. Contd. RECESS 9:10 P.M. -9:20 P.M. Rules and Procedures for Board of Adjust— ment Council Procedures Review of Budget Revision Ordinance Name for park at site of Central School Doces Signs has been drafted for the Tukwila Municipal Code creating and defining the duties of the Community Development Department. It stated the Director would be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Councilman Traynor said he thought this plan is tremendous and is in the right direction. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT AN ORDINANCE BE PREPARED TO CREATE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MEETING RECESS FOR 10 MINUTES. CARRIED. Council President Hill called the meeting back to order with all Council Members present as previously listed. Mayor Bauch explained that the Rules of Procedure for the Board of Adjustment were never submitted for approval. They are required by the Tukwila Code but are not required by the State. He added they were submitted to the Board of Adjustment for review, there was an amendment made on May 6. Mayor Bauch said this was a housekeeping chore and he would like a formal motion to accept the Rules of Proce— dure. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT A FORMAL MOTION BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACCEPTING THE RUTS OF PROCEDURE FOR THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch asked the City Council what they wanted at the work meeting prior to the City Council meetings. Councilman Traynor said he liked the way it is being done now matters are discussed at the Council of the Whole Meeting and when the Council Members come to the City Council Meeting they have already studied and discussed the matters that will be presented at the City Council Meeting and know what actior they are going to take. Mayor Bauch said when new material is brought to the Committee of the Whole Meeting it has already been explained and discussed with him by Staff. He added that this makes it unnecessary for a Department Head to be at the Committee of the Whole Meeting unless he thinks it is necessary to further explain a matter. Council President Hill said he liked the way it has been done and would liketo continue in the same manner. Councilman Gardner said he believed in informal committees. Councilman Traynor said if he can get all of his information in the Monday night meeting of the Committee of the Whole that is fine, and if it is necessary to have additional information then it can go to a three person committee for further study. The City Council agreed they liked the way things were being presented and discussed at the Committee of the Whole Meetings prior to presentation at the City Council Meeting. Mayor Bauch handed out a worksheet outlining the revisions that would have to be made to the 1976 budget to take care of payroll changes that had been made after the budget was adopted. He added there are still. some housekeeping changes to be done on the budget. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT AN ORDINANCE BE PRESENTED AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING REFLECTING THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO REVISIONS TO BE MADE IN THE BUDGET. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor said he would like the City Council to request the Park Commission to select a name for the park located at the site of the Central School. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PARK COMMISSION CONSIDER THE NAME OF "OLD CENTRAL PARK." CARRIED. Council President Hill read a letter from Board of Adjustments Chair— man Anne Altmayer with respect to signs that are illegally posted at Doces Furniture Company. She requested that the letter dated May 3, 1976 and her letter dated April 10, 1976 which was discussed at the April 12, 1976 Committee of the Whole Meeting be read into the official records of the City. Mayor Bauch said the Minutes of the City Council are not construed as evidence in court and the fact that a letter or document has been addressed and received by the City makes it just as official as it would be appearing in the Minutes of TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 10, 1976 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. /5:5 Doces Signs the Meeting. The Minutes are the proceedings of the meeting and Contd. there is a tape recording of the meeting that is kept that can be transcribed verbatum if it is necessary. Councilman Gardner asked if the City Council Minutes can be used in court. Mayor Bauch said just as to the fact that a motion or ordinance is passed and how the City Council voted and disposed of the issue. Councilman Traynor said i_ b,seems if the Minutes say a letter was read in the meeting that should be sufficient as the letter would be on file. Council President Hill requested that the letter from the Chairman of the Board of Adjustments be read at the next meeting of the City Council. ADJOURNMENT MOVED:GBY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 10:15 P.M. MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Norma Booher, Council Secretary Mr. George Hill, President Tukwila City Council Tul wi la Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Hill: April 10, 1976 Re: Doce's Furniture Co. At the April 5, 1976 meeting, which 1 regrettably was unable to attend, action was taken by the Council. which I believe to be not only improper, but also illegal, concerning the two free standing signs erected by Doce's Furniture Company. While I am not without sympathy for the difficulties fir. Dace' is experiencing with our evolving city sign code (and I might say Mr. Doce is not alone in his difficulty), the facts nevertheless must be addressed and acted upon in a proper manner. As Chairman of the Board of Adjustments, I find it necessary to question the Council's recent action, based on the following facts: Doce's Furniture Co. erected two signs which were in violation of the existing sign cods, and appropriate city spokesmen advised them of that fact. Doce's then appealed to the Board of Adjust- ments for a variance. The variance was subsequently denied, and not idly so or without a certain amount of hand wringing; and Doce's was given ninety days to either remove the offending sins or convince the City Council to legislate a sign code that would "legalize" them. It was because of the Board's awareness of the lengthy time required to legislate ordinances that they were given the ninety days rather than one or two or thirty days. In response to inquiries at our March 4 meeting, it was disclosed that no action had been taken by Doce's, and the secretary was instructed to write them a letter of courtesy reminding them of the impending expiration of their time limit. It was on the date of expiration that they applied to the Council for a change in the sign code, and the re- sult was last week's ccuncilmanic action. It is my opinion that the signs remain illegally in place in viola- tion of Section 19.32.1401 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, and should be removed immediately. It is also my opinion that Doce's Furniture Co., and the City Council is in violation of Crdinance 871 section 18.72.060 as amended October 1974, which states that "The action of the Board of Adjustment in granting or denying the application for Page 2 Mr. George Hill, ?resident Tukwila City Council Tukwila, Wa s hingt on Re; Boce's Furniture Co. a variance shall be final days from the date of the an adverse party makes an of King County for a writ or a writ of mandamus.' and conclusive, unless, within ten action, the original applicant or application to the Superior Court of certiorari, a writ of prohibition, To expect anything less than complete compliance with the actions thus far taken would be a violation of my duties as a Board mem- ber and as Board chairman. I therefore resa3ctfully, and sympathetically request that the Council reconsider the action taken at the meeting of April 5, 1976. Yours very truly, Anne Altmayer, Charm nnan Board of Adjustments City of Tukwila Mr. George Hill, President Tukwila City Council Tukwila, Washington 98067 Dear Mr. Hill: Thank you. AA /a May 3, 1976 Re: Doces Furniture Co. Signs Letter of April 10, 1976 With regard to the above, please accept this as a request to have that letter, and the accompanying comments made at the April 12, 1976 Committee -of- the -Whole meeting read into the official records of the City. I have since been informed of an error in paragraph four that states "within ten days from the date...." Apparently it should read "within thirty days from the date...." Neverth less, as a matter of information, I feel it should be a part of official records, along with comments made at the April 12 meeting. Tours very truly, Anne Mayer, (F a Board of Adjustments