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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-17 Regular MinutesDecember 17, 1990 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers Regular Meeting Request to Amend Agenda CITIZEN COMMENTS This paragraph amended per Council motion 1/7/91. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor VanDusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL JOE DUFFIE; DENNIS ROBERTSON; JOAN HERNANDEZ, Council President; CLARENCE MORIWAKI; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN RANTS. OFFICIALS MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; RICK BEELER, Director, Department of Community Development; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor VanDusen presented a plaque and resolution to John Colgrove, Office of the City Attorney, in appreciation for years of legal work for the City. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen read the resolution in its entirety. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1162 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. To recognize their outstanding work as a Canine Unit team, Sergeant Carl Ueland and "Dano" were presented a proclamation proclaiming the City's appreciation for their years of service. The team has been dissolved due to Carl's promotion to Sergeant. Council President Hernandez requested the December 3, 1990 minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the Consent Agenda on January 7, 1991. She also asked that a resolution accepting a donation for the D.A.R.E. program from the Seattle Jaycees be added to this agenda under New Business. Council concurred with her requests. Wendy Morgan, President of the Tukwila Friends of the Library, discussed the results of a citizen survey regarding library needs. Copies of the survey were distributed to Council. Leon Brunstine, Gencor Development, asked Council to reconsider their denial of the rezone requested by Linardic Design at the December 3, 1990 council meeting. Councilmember Robertson responded that Council's decision was based upon the traffic impacts and poor vehicle access in the area. Councilman Lawrence indicated he would be willing to hear the request at a later date. MOVED BY LAWRENCE TO RECONSIDER THIS ISSUE IN FEBRUARY. MOTION FAILS FOR LACK OF A SECOND. John Welch, Tukwila businessman, spoke briefly regarding a publication on Land Use Regulations and case histories entitled, Pacific Legal Foundation: takings and Wetlands. He distributed copies to councilmembers. Minutes Regular Meeting December 17, 1990 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Vouchers OLD BUSINESS Ordinance Approving the 1991 Budget General Fund $143,084.73 City Street 62,150.53 Arterial Street 222,428.74 Land Acq., Building, Dev. 87,339.24 Water Fund 37,740.62 Sewer Fund 1,044.83 Water /Sewer Construction 43,111.74 Foster Golf Course 43,095.34 Surface Water (412) 1,657.20 Equipment Rental 38,544.82 Firemen's Pension 254.00 TOTAL $680,451.79 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMI1"1'ED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila adopting the annual budget of the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year 1991. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT ORDINANCE NO.1588 BE APPROVED AS READ.* MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT THE WORDS "BUT COME BACK TO COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL" BE REMOVED FROM THE MOTION REGARDING FOSTER PARK. MOTION CARRIED. (This motion was made at the C.O. W. meeting on December 13th.) MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY RANTS, TO REMOVE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET AND MANAGE IT IN- HOUSE. Councilmembers Moriwaki, Robertson, and Hernandez spoke against the motion indicating they felt the program would be more effectively operated using trained staff people from the organization. Councilmember Rants concurred adding that his concern remains that residents receive the services without high administrative costs. *MOTION FAILS 5 -2 WITH DUFFIE AND RANTS VOTING YES. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO DELETE EMERGENT NEEDS, SUPPLIES AND COMMISSION MONIES FOR A TOTAL OF $27,000 FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET. Councilmember Rants stated the high costs of administration takes dollars out of the actual program; however, this motion does not take any money away from the program itself. Councilmembers Robertson and Moriwaki spoke against the motion noting that emergent needs are for unanticipated needs and not administrative costs. The money allocated for supplies is not excessive, nor is the money earmarked for the Commission. *MOTION FAILS 5 -2 WITH DUFFIE AND RANTS VOTING YES. MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO REMOVE THE $150,000 BUDGETED FOR THE GEOBASE COMPUTER SYSTEM. Minutes Regular Meeting December 17, 1990 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS (con't) Resolution Adopting a Human Services Policy and Mission Statement Motion to Add $7,656 to the CDBG Allocation Ordinance Increasing Fees for Late Acquisition or Late Renewal of Business License Councilmember Lawrence reported there are questions about the ability to get the system on line and how much staff time it will take to do so. He suggested waiting a year before purchasing the system. Councilmember Ekberg suggested leaving a portion of the money in the budget for evaluation purposes. City Administrator John McFarland reported that the City has contracted with a consultant to assist with looking into the City's strategic computer needs. He assured the Council that the City will not buy into a system until we are certain we will benefit from it. He indicated his desire to keep the funds available to put a GeoBase system in place and assured Council they would be reviewing specifications and bid proposals prior to the actual purchase. Mayor VanDusen and Council President Hernandez concurred. Councilmember Robertson stated he would support allocating money for a consultant but, he found it difficult to agree to budgeting a capital amount for a plan that was not yet in place. Councilmember Ekberg volunteered to participate in a steering committee. **MOTION FAILS 5 -2 WITH MORIWAKI AND RANTS VOTING NO. Regarding another issue, Councilmember Lawrence commented he was opposed to allocating money for a free dump program as it compromises the recycling program. He stated he was in favor of keeping the free dump for the spring only. Councilmembers Moriwaki, Ekberg, Duffie agreed that the City should be promoting the recycling program. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO REMOVE $30,000 ALLOCATED FOR THE FALL CLEANUP BUT RETAIN THE $30,000 FOR THE SPRING CLEANUP. **MOTION CARRIED *ORIGINAL MOTION CARRIED AS AMENDED 5 -2 WITH RANTS AND LAWRENCE VOTING NO. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting a Human Services Policy. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1163 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF $7,656 TO THE CITY'S DEAD BOLD`AND SMOKE DETECTOR ALLOCATIONS FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Tukwila Municipal Code Ch. 5.04, as enacted by Ordinance 1196, Section 2 and Section 5; and amending and increasing the fee schedule for late renewals. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT ORDINANCE NO.1589 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Meeting December 17, 1990 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS (con'tl Resolution Granting a Wage Adjustment to Non Represented Employees A Resolution Accepting Funds for the Growth Management Act of 1990 Ordinance Approving Year End Budget Transfers for 1990 Resolution Accepting a Donation to the D.A.R.E. Program from Seattle Jaycees REPORTS MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, granting a wage adjustment to non represented employees of the City, and amending the non represented employees salary schedules contained in Appendix "A" of Resolution 1156 and amending non represented employee benefits contained in Appendix "B" of Resolution No. 1156. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1164 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED Attorney Kenyon read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, accepting grant funds to implement the Growth Management Act of 1990. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1165 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Kenyon read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending the 1990 budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 1552, to appropriate unanticipated estimated beginning fund balance general fund, and unanticipated operating transfers in water /sewer revenue bonds fund; and expenditures /transfers within the general, water, and water /sewer revenue bonds funds for Cascade View and other year -end budget adjustments and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT ORDINANCE NO.1590 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, accepting a donation to the Police D.A.R.E. program for use in promoting abstinence from drugs and thanking those who made contributions. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1166 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen thanked President Joan Hernandez for her work as Council President this year. Councilmember Duffie reported that Tukwila Elementary has food baskets prepared for persons in need. Minutes Regular Meeting December 17, 1990 Page 5 9:10 p.m. Council's 1991 Goals and Workplan include: G. L. Van Dusen, Mayor Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk REPORTS (con't) Council President Hernandez asked to have the following Council Accomplishments and Goals incorporated into the budget. a. Met with City Boards, Commissions, and South Central School Board members; b. Adopted a local Hazardous Waste Management Plan; c. Prepared a draft Sensitive Areas Ordinance and policies, held two SAO workshops for the public; d Adopted revised Annexation Policy; e. Adopted zoning code and comprehensive plan amendments for the Cascade View annexation; f. Adopted a Human Services Policy and Plan; g. Held 42 public hearings, including 31 SAO waiver requests. a. Adopt a Sensitive Areas Ordinance; b. Secure Open Space lands; c. Implement a Recycling Plan; d. Adopt a Land Altering Ordinance; e. Adopt Multi Family Development Standards; f. Adopt a City Housing Code; g. Adopt a Tree Preservation Ordinance; h. Set growth annexation area boundaries, reaching agreement with neighboring districts. Hernandez noted the election of a new council president would take place at the January 7th meeting. She suggested Council bring their requests for committee assignments to the meeting. She thanked Council for the opportunity to serve in the capacity of Council President. Regarding the WSDOT issue, Attorney Kenyon reported that DOE is limiting their activities to hazardous waste section rather than solid waste section because of the involvement of a wetland. The next step will be sending a letter giving them a one year deadline to close the site for dumping. The City is proceeding with the solid waste permit system; however, he does not feel the City will be able to proceed with an unclassified use permit due to a distinction in the state law. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE MEETING BE AD JI UR 1 MOTION CARRIED.