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Home My WebLink About1990-08-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust, 27, 1990 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARINGS Services/Projects funded by 1990 Block Grants Funds. TUKWLLA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Council President Hernandez called the Committee of The Whole Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOAN HERNANDEZ, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE LAWRENCE, WALLY RANTS, JOE DUFFIE. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director. Mr. Paul Gully, 13017 42nd Avenue South, commented that Anh Do, Reporter for the Times South Bureau, had asked him leading questions with regards to the recent article "Annexed Residents Impatient To Get Sidewalks," dated August 21, 1990. He said he explained to Ms. Do that there were other issues of more concern to him than the sidewalks, and that he believed Tukwila is doing its best in keeping up with the annexations and addressing the citizen's concerns. Mr. Gully wanted the Council to be aware of his commitment to all of Tukwila growth, but is patient that appropriate measures will be taken in due time. He made it perfectly clear to the Council that he would not use the news media to try to get his point across. Mrs. Betty Gully (same address as above), commented that there are some needs to be addressed regarding truck traffic in Riverton along 130th, 42nd and 134th (Macadam Road) and a few other streets in the residential neighborhoods. Mrs. Gully is hoping the City will begin to focus on designating specific truck routes to enhance safety. City Administrator McFarland stated that this issue is presently being addressed, and that he anticipates a public hearing being scheduled for early October. Council President Hernandez opened the Public Hearing of potential services /projects funded by 1991 Block Grants Funds. Don Williams, Parks Recreation Director and coordinator for the City's Block Grant Program, stated that in 1991 the City will be receiving approximately $77,000 in Block Grants Funds. The Public Hearing is being held this evening to receive information and /or requests from any agencies wishing to submit proposals justifying their need for assistance. Williams added that this Public Hearing will also give the citizens an opportunity to ask questions. Mr. Williams continued that though the City does not have in place at this time policies and guidelines for selecting and appropriating Block Grants funds, it doesn t mean the Council can't take action in specifying how and where to utilize these funds. Williams added that Wendy Morgan, Consultant, is working with him to hopefully have policies in place by 1991. Sharon Krupski, Representative for the Catholic Community Services (a United Way Agency), stated that about 70% of their money comes from public contracts: state, city, and King County. This agency does not serve Catholics only, but anyone in need. In 1986 an office was opened in Kent, WA. to serve all of South King County. Some of the programs offered out of that office are counseling, home care (in -home assistance to the frail, elderly disabled), volunteer chore ministry (those who provide in -home help such as maintenance, shopping, and sometimes companionship). This office is located at 1229 West Smith Street, Kent, WA. Ms. Krupski informed the Council that the annual budget for services delivered in South King County is $2 8 million dollars; the annual budget for Catholic Community Services in King County overall is $10 million, six hundred thousand dollars the largest social service provider in the State of Washington. Committee of The Whole Minutes August 27, 1990 Page 2 Public Hearing (Can't) REPORTS Jerry Perez, Representative of Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center, 1058 SW 152nd, asked the Council to give special consideration to his request to purchase a house (located in Tukwila, asking price $143,000 excluding closing costs) for the purpose of housing mentally ill adolescents. Funds will be coming from other sources, but would appreciate Tukwila's assistance in acquiring $25,000 to cover the closing costs. Christine Trevithick, Program Manager for the Child/Family Program at the Center, explained that the request is for support on one segment of the program, the Endeavor House. She added that basically the project is a therapeutic, foster home that provides comprehensive mental health services along -side foster home care. The Public Hearing closed at 7:46 p.m. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT HIGHLINE WEST SEATTLE MENTAL HEALTH AND CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES' PROPOSALS FOR ASSISTANCE BE FORWARDED TO THE SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE FOR A THOROUGH REVIEW; AND THAT THOSE NAMED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE ADEQUATE INFORMATION AND EXPLANATION OF THEIR REQUESTS AND SERVICES TO THE COUNCIL THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY (SEPTEMBER 6 OR 7, 1990) PRIOR TO THE COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING TO ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND EXAMINATION OF PROPOSALS. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator John McFarland gave an abridged version of the Second Quarter Staff Reports, a copy of which was delivered to each Councilmember earlier. Mayor Gary Van Dusen reported that should John McFarland be called to serve during the Saudi Arabia crisis (Iraq invasion on Kuwait), necessary measures have been set in place Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, will handle the City's budge..: he other duties of the City Administrator will rotate (on a monthly b-sis) among some of the Department Heads. City Administrator McFarland reported that the Facilities Study Consultant Selection Committee has reviewed the proposals submitted by eight prospective firms to conduct a city -wide facilities study. Based on the review criteria, the committee has made a recommendation to the Mayor that the Beckwith Group be awarded this project. The number of project hours estimated by the Beckwith Group would generate a project budget of approximately $35.000. It is anticipated that the project will conclude in 7 to 9 weeks. McFarland suggested the Council give authorization to the selection committee to proceed. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE ADMINISTRATION BE GIVEN AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE BECKWITH GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A CITY -WIDE FACILITIES STUDY. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Duffle reported that the ongoing problem of the Rendering Works smell is still a menace to the City. McFarland stated he will be contacting the City of Renton and Puget Sound Air Pollution Control and Metro in pursuit of a possible Plan of Action to address this situation. Councilmember Robertson reported that among other items, the Community Affairs Parks Committee discussed a request for funding human services (a mid -year increase) of approximately $20,000. This item is being forwarded to the September 3, 1990 Regular Council with Wendy Morgan making the presentation. Committee of The Whole Minutes August 27, 1999 Page 3 R ports (Con't1 MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURNMENT 9:10 p.m. Council President Hernandez reported that the Council Retreat met this past Saturday.(August 25, 1990) from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The agenda included eight (8) items for discussion: Residential Street Proiect Funding Discussion focused on treating all allocations equally based on the need, with health, safety and welfare being the criteria to decide what gets done. Recycling Confine costs to under $100,000 for education and start-up cost and not to subsidize the program. Libraries A committee was formed consisting of Steve Lawrence, Allan Ekberg, Alan Doerschel and Mayor Van Dusen to work with other cities in the library system. The Council also agreed to contract with King County for the 1991 year and make a decision in 1991 with regards to future services. Human Services No decision made, decided to wait for the human services study recommendation that is forthcoming from the consultant. Fire Stations A request was made for response time from Station #53 to the Tukwila hill. The Sales Tax Snlit will wait until the needs are budgeted before considering any change. The Mid Year Budget Amendment for Additional Positions Referred to the September 4, 1990 Regular council for approval. A Review of Council Priorities was also discussed at the Retreat. MOVED BY EKBERG, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION POLICIES BE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 1990, 7:00 P.M., TUKWILA COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. Hernandez, Council Presint Celia Square, Deputy City Clerk C•