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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-07-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 12, 1976 CITY OF TUKWILA 7:30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S Council President Hill called the meeting to order. GARDNER, HILL, SAUL, VAN DUSEN. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL DISCUSSION Bill Grinstead, TelePrompTer Cable TV City Hall Site (a) Citizens' letter Petitions (b) Res. Author Mayor to execute earnest money agreement /S D r/ Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Bill Grinstead, TelePrompTer Cable TV representative, addressed the Council stating it was his understanding that the other utilities (telephone and power) being undergrounded were being reimbursed for their costs. He had been asked for a cost for undergrounding the TV cables and it would cost $23,600 the first year. He said the cost would be approximately $200,000 for the next six years. He expressed the opinion that it is not reasonable to spend that amount of money for the number of customers they have in the City and they would like some kind of assistance in this program. Council President Hill asked Mayor Bauch if he had discussed the possibility of financial assistance by the City with Deputy City Attorney Hard. Mayor Bauch stated he had not discussed the matter with Mr. Hard. He added the Public Utilities Commission requires the telephone and power companies be reimbursed for the expense of undergrounding. Councilman Van Dusen asked Mr. Grinstead if his company provided services for everyone in the City of Tukwila. Mr. Grinstead said there are some areas in the City not serviced. Councilman Gardner reminded Mr. Grinstead that when their wires were installed overhead they were told that all utilities would be undergrounded very soon. Mr. Grinstead agreed his company had been aware of this. Mabel Harris, audience, asked if his company contemplated taking on new customers. Mr. Grinstead said they would like to. Council President Hill said the matter of the City assuming some of the expense of the under grounding to be borne by his company would be discussed with the City Attorney and his company would be advised. Council President Hill said three letters had been received from citizens regarding the proposed site for the City Hall and he read the letter from Darlene and Donald Sipe, which had not been read at a public meeting. The three letters opposed the location of the City Hall on the Desimone property which is currently being considered as a City Hall site. Council President Hill read a letter from Councilwoman Pesicka stating she would be on vacation at the time of this meeting and would like to state her views about the City Hall site. She said the architects had said it would cost more to build on the Desimone property but since that property was less in value than the property on 154th Street it would equal out about the same in cost. She stated the architects are noted for their ability to create buildings that fit into wooded areas, such as the Desimone property. Joseph R. Johanson, audience, stated that according to the petition that was circulated about 90% of the people of Tukwila feel the Desimone property is not the place for the City Hall, and the property the City already owns on 154th is more desirable. Discussion continued and Councilman Gardner said in 1969 it was the dream of the City Council to have the City Hall on 154th Street, appraisals were obtained, and the Desimone property was considered at that time and rejected because it was in a residential area. Frank Todd, audience, said he would resist the use of Site 6 (154th St.) for the City Hall as he owned residential property near there. Joseph R. Johanson, audience, said if the Desimone property is used it will be completely surrounded by apartments and homes whereas the site on 154th Street would never have apartments or homes in front. Council President Hill stated since three of the Council Members were not present he thought it reasonable to put the matter of consideration of the resolution on the agenda for the next Committee of the Whole Meeting on July 26, 1976. He said he would like all members of the Council present when the matter is voted upon. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 12, 1976 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. City Hall Site Contd. Name for the park located at 53rd Ave. So. So. 139th St. Foster Golf Course Ben Aliment Proposed Ord. Adopting SEPA GUIDELINES (State Environmental Policy Act) MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT DISCUSSION ON THE CITY HALL SITE AND THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 26, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. Discussion continued as to the present zoning of the Desimone property which is residential and the fact that it would have to be changed. Also, it was brought out by Mabel Harris, audience, that due to the energy crisis the new building should require as little maintenance as possible. Councilman Van Dusen said he would not vote for Site 6 even if he votes against the Desimone property as he thought apartments would be spoiled by having the City Hall near them, he felt the hill over- looking Southcenter should be free of the City Hall. Councilman Saul said it is possible the Desimone property would be a natural spot for a grocery as it is near apartments and homes, if it is not used for the City Hall. *CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO NAME THE PARK LOCATED AT 53RD AVENUE SOUTH AND SOUTH 139TH STREET BE REFERRED TO THE PARK BOARD FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION. Council President Hill said since the Park Board is comprised of the people of the City they could get input from that source and bring it back to the City Council. Mayor Bauch said "Old Central Park" was the name suggested by the Council and the Park Board had concurred with that name. Later a letter was received suggesting the park be named "Joseph Foster Memorial Park." *CARRIED. Ben Aliment, one of the owners of Foster Golf Course, said he would like to know what the City intends to do with respect to the Golf Course. He said other buyers had approached him, mainly railroad companies. Council President Hill said the property would have to be reappraised if it goes back to a bond issue. He also asked if there was any grant money available for this purchase. Mayor Bauch said one possible grant was the outdoor recreation grant and the other the Shoreline Protection Grant, but it is a guess about grants. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development and Planning, said the available grants are seldom more than $200,000. Al Pieper, audience, stated the golf course bond was voted down before and he did not like to see it keep appearing on the ballot with the thought that when heads were turned it would go through. Discussion continued as to the desirability of keeping all of the greenery possible. Council President Hill said he would like to have more of the City Council present for discussion. Mayor Buach said he would suggest the City Council refer the matter to the Park Board for their recommendation. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MATTER OF THE FOSTER GOLF COURSE BE REFERRED TO THE PARK BOARD FOR THEIR RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development and Planning, said he had made a review of the proposed ordinance adopting "SEPA Guidelines" as adopted by the State of Washington Council on Environ- mental Policy and repealing Ordinance No. 759. He said the purpose of this proposed ordinance is basically to bring the City into conform- ance with State law and provide City administration and applicants clear and concise guidelines on how the State Environmental Policy Act is to be implemented locally. Mayor Bauch said the City Attorney had worked on the ordinance and the State has suggested that this is the way it should be done. Mr. Rolland A.Murray, Senior Real Property Agent, City of Seattle, Department of Lighting, presented a letter from Gordon Vickery, Superintendent, requesting the Tukwila City Council to carefully consider adoption of this ordinance or to defer action until after a full public hearing before the Planning Commission and until the Council has been appraised of all of the facts and circumstances pertaining to this case. He added that it was due to be discussed at the Planning Commission meeting on July 22, 1976. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDIN- ANCE BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING FOR ITS FIRST READING. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 12, 1976 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Res. #489 For Council Review and Reconsideration Fire Truck Bid Modification of Engine #7 Surplus Property List for Bid L.I.D. #25 Social Security Budget 1977 ADJOURNMENT 10:15 P.M. Norrlra—Booher, Recording Secretary RECESS MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 9:35 P.M. 9:45 P.M. MEETING RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES. CARRIED. Council President Hill called the meeting back to order with City Council Members present as previously listed. Mayor's Letter Council President Hill asked if there was any limitation of time on Veto of Ord. #978, this item of business as he would like all members of the City Council Frank Todd Rezone present when the matter was discussed and it would require a vote of five members of the Council to override the Mayor's veto. Mayor Bauch said the R.C.W. does not have a time limit on a veto but Robert's Rules of Order require it be considered at the next meeting. Frank Todd, audience, said he believed the City Council is ruled by Robert's Rules. Council President Hill said he would like to discuss the Mayor's letter item by item with all members of the Council and not have to go over it again for the benefit of absent Members. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE MAYOR'S LETTER BE DISCUSSED AT THE JULY 26, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. CARRIED. Council President Hill said this resolution has been brought back for reconsideration after one year. Kjell Stoknes, Director of Community Development and Planning, said the Comprehensive Plan will not be ready until December or January. He added that he would suggest leaving the Resolution as it is for the present. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING. CARRIED. Fire Chief Hubert Crawley requested by letter the modification of Engine 7 by bid. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE FIRE TRUCK BID BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said there was surplus property, mostly from the Police Department, to be offered for bid. He would have the list of property by the next meeting. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE SURPLUS PROPERTY LIST FOR BID BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 19, 1976 REGULAR MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said Administration would like direction regarding L.I.D. #25. Council President Hill said there seems to be a legal problem that the City Attorney will have to solve. Councilman Saul said he would like legal advice as to what is legal. Councilman Van Dusen said in the Executive Session held on this subject Mr. Hard had said he would come back with the answers. Mayor Bauch said he had not received legal direction. Councilman Saul suggested the Council wait for legal advice on this matter. Councilman Van Dusen said this matter had been referred to his Committee and he was preparing information he has received. Council President Hill said as soon as he had the information he would like it brought to the Committee of the Whole Meeting so all Council Members could get the information. Councilman Van Dusen agreed and said he would put it on the agenda as soon as it was ready. Councilman Van Dusen said he would like to see the City Council get started on the 1977 budget. Mayor Bauch stated the preliminary budget should be ready by September 15 and they should have the guidelines before that date. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE 1977 BUDGET DISCUSSION BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE JULY 26, 1976 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.