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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-04 Regular MinutesSeptember 4, 1990 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS CITIZEN COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA BID AWARD Reconstruction of Fair- way Tees and Construct- ion of 17th Fairway at Foster Golf Links TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL b. Regular Meeting MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor VanDusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOAN HERNANDEZ, Council President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; CLARENCE MORIWAKI; STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN RANTS. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT COUNCILMEMBERS DUFFIE AND EKBERG BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. JOHN COLGROVE, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; RICK BEELER, Director, Office of Community Development; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; DON WILLIAMS, Parks and Recreation Director. Scott Nangle, 14140 56th Ave SO., voiced his disappointment in not receiving an invitation to attend the Finance Committee meeting on burning policies. Mr. Nangle noted he had been responsible for informing the Council of related issues in some neighborhoods. Councilmember Lawrence apologized for the oversight and explained that usually the committee meetings are attended by Councilmembers only; however, all meetings are open to the public without invitation. Councilman Duffie arrived at the meeting. a. Approval of Minutes: August 20, 1990 Approval of Vouchers General Fund City Street Arterial Street Land Acq., Building, Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Water /Sewer Construction Foster Golf Course Surface Water (412) Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension TOTAL $89,520.96 10,018.28 47,579.83 4,088.32 42,704.94 610.83 .00 17,488.05 1,029.26 9,006.65 3,589.40 $225,636.52 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFLE TO AWARD THE CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE 4TH, 7TH, AND 15TH TEES AND FAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION AT FOSTER GOLF LINKS TO HI GRADE ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,977.72. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Request for Waiver to Ord. #1550 (moratorium) Horton Dennis/Water District #125/Waterline Improvement Hearing Closed at 7:29 p.m. Request for Waiver to Ord. #1550 (moratorium) McLeod Development Co. Hearing Closed 8:06 p. Mayor VanDusen declared the public hearing open. Rick Beeler, Director of Community Development, told Council that the applicant proposes to replace the existing two inch water line on 146th between 46th and 51st Avenue South. The easterly portion of the project, with slopes in excess of 29 percent, is affected by the moratorium. This project will not only replace the existing undersized line but also extend the line to 51st. The extension will provide water for fire protection in an area not currently serviced. Public Works has requested erosion control of the storm drainage during the project. Mr. Beeler added that this is an essential utility and does not feel approval of the waiver should hinge upon the applicant conforming to the adopted Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Roger Eberhart, consulting engineer, commented that there were no trees of significant size in the right -of -way. He added that when construction is complete, water bars will be placed across all disturbed soil to divert any erosion into the native grasses and brush at the site. The area will be covered with jute matting to stop any sheet erosion between the water bars. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR WAIVER ON THE BASIS OF SAFETY; THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL.* Councilmember Robertson suggested adding the standard contract to be signed as has been required from other applicants. City Attorney John Colgrove responded that the ordinance that provides for the waiver does not require the agreement. The agreement is a condition that Council imposes in each instance. *MOTION CARRIED. WAIVER IS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS. The public hearing was opened by Mayor VanDusen. Rick Beeler explained that the applicant is pursuing a complete SEPA review, rezone, and all permits to construct a 170,000 square foot convention center /exhibition facility west of Longacres Racetrack, between the railroads rights -of -way, and north and south of So. 158th Street. Much of the south part of the property lies within Wetland Area #12. The soils sampling was done by the applicant's consultant. A discrepancy appears between the Jones and Stokes wetlands study and the applicant's consultant report regarding where the wetland exists and what type of wetland it is. Mr. Beeler recommends that the applicant sign the normal waiver agreement contract, whereby he agrees to conform to the finally adopted SAO. Don Miles, project engineer for the applicant, stated that this project has been submitted to the Corp of Engineers for certification. McLeod's wetland biologist determined that at the fringes of the property, there is only a slight area draining into the wetlands to the south. The majority of the property drains to the north. Mr. Miles noted a hardship for the applicant in that work can only occur when Longacres is not operating. Councilmember Robertson commented that with the final SAO being completed within the next two months, the applicant's request for all processes appears to be unnecessary. They will need to go through the SEPA process before they can do the rezone or all of the utility permits. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY RANTS, TO GRANT THE WAIVER FOR THE SEPA PROCESS ONLY, SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT SIGNING THE NORMAL AGREEMENT TO CONFORM TO FINALLY ADOPTED SAO.* Minutes Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 3 Public Hearings (con't) Request for Waiver McLeod Development Co. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance Amending the 1990 Budget and Appropriating Expenditures for Cascade View Annexation Services Consideration of Human Services Plan Councilmember Moriwaki noted that there are huge doubts regarding the buffers. Councilmember Lawrence responded that the SEPA would answer some of those question. Councilmember Duffle remarked that Council is trying to grant something that in the future may need to be torn down when the SAO is finally adopted. Council President Hernandez indicated she had no objection to granting the waiver for the SEPA process. Councilmember Robertson added that the SEPA review would provide more data. Councilmember Moriwaki noted that he still has doubts regarding the wetlands area given that the City's consultant and the applicant's consultant disagree. Councilmember Rants agreed with the motion. *MOTION CARRIED WITH DUFFIE AND MORIWAKI VOTING NO. IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED THAT COUNCILMEMBER DUFFIE BE EXCUSED TO A1'1'END A NATIONAL GUARD MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Colgrove read an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending the 1990 budget adopted by Ordinance No. 1552, to transfer a portion of estimated Ending Fund balances and working capital from the General, Street, Foster Golf Course, and Surface Water funds; appropriate unanticipated revenues from the Cascade View annexation for sales tax, property tax, and Fire District 11 transfer; and appropriating expenditures for Cascade View annexation services and other mid -year adjustments and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mayor VanDusen stated that he in light of the issues brought up at the retreat regarding fiscal policy, he cannot support all 19 positions. If all positions are approved, it is possible that some of the new funding sources and new initiatives for 1991 may be restricted. He urged the Council to take a closer look at the long term financial picture. Council reviewed the list of requested positions, capital and equipment needs. Following a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to send this issue back to the administration to re -work into a firm proposal which includes whatever the administration feels is appropriate, plus the Urban Environmentalist position. *Councilmember Moriwaki withdrew his motion. Councilmember Lawrence withdrew his second. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO POSTPONE THE DISCUSSION TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON 9/10/90. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO APPROPRIATE $40,000 FOR HUMAN SERVICES.* Wendy Morgan, Human Services Consultant, commented that she is developing a recommended budget for 1991 and an implementation plan about how to manage a human services program. The increase she is proposing with the current contract agencies are in response to what appeared in the human services profile as "Family Support Services". Minutes Regular Meeting September 4, 1990 Page 4 Old Business (con't) Consideration of Human Services Plan NEW BUSINESS Budget Transfer Motion for Foster Golf Links Tee and Fairway Reconstruct- ion REPORTS ADJOURNMENT 10:02p.m. In an effort to let people know where services are available, she proposes an information and referral system in City Hall. One for 24 hour use in the police department; for day use, upstairs in City Hall. By modem it would be possible to contact the Crisis Clinic for information relating to services and how to access them. Ms. Morgan also proposes to distribute bookmark cards to highly visible public places within the City for access by Tukwila citizens. She requests that an additional $9,000 be appropriated for the following: installation of phone lines and initial printing costs; extension of contract for services. *MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO $51,000 TO INCLUDE THE CRISIS CLINIC INFORMATION ACCESS AND THE INFORMATION CARDS. *MOTION CARRIED WITH RANTS VOTING NO. *MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED WITH RANTS VOTING NO. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ TO APPROVE THE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,000 FOR FOSTER GOLF LINKS TEE AND FAIRWAY RECONSTRUCTION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen stated that if the City chooses to remain with King County for library services, costs will increase. He recommends the following: invite King County Library Services to give a presentation to the Council; schedule a public hearing on the issue; negotiate 1991 budget for one more year of service to allow more time to investigate alternatives. Councilmember Robertson reported that the Transportation Committee is considering putting signs up in certain areas prohibiting parking along collector or arterial streets as an interim safety measure until the sidewalks are poured. Robertson also advised the Council of a wetland area from the Cascade View annexation that is being used as a dump site. He will meet with a representative from the Department of Ecology on September 7 at 8 a.m. to tour the site. Councilmember Lawrence reported that the reservoir is do to come on line soon. All property owners will be notified of the pressure tests being conducted. Councilmember Rants reported on various issues discussed in a meeting with Congressman McDermott. Don Williams reported that the Parks and Recreation Day Camp summer program brought in $31,610; however, actual costs of the program totalled approximately $44,000. Next year they hope to expand the plan to include morning and after school programs. Ross Earnst reported that S. 180th Street, between West and East Valley Highways, will be closed Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, for replacement of rubberized railroad crossings. One lane in each direction will be closed Monday and Tuesday, September 10 and 11. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE MEETING BFJJO NED *MOTION CARRIED. Ga %L. Van Dusen, Mayor Cantu, City Clerk