HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-28 Committee of the Whole MinutesCALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMEMBERS
OFFICIALS
Discussion of the
SAO.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
REPORTS
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
COMMI'1'1EE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
January, 28, 1991 Tukwila City Hall
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Council President Robertson called the Committee of The Whole
Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and lead the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
DENNIS ROBERTSON, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN
HERNANDEZ, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, ALLAN EKBERG,
STEVE LAWRENCE, WALLY RANTS.
JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; JOHN COLGROVE,
MIKE KENYON City Attorneys; ROSS EARNST, Public Works
Director; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; RON
CAMERON, City Engineer; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council
Analyst.
MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, TO DELETE
DISCUSSION OF THE SAO FROM AGENDA AND SCHEDULE
FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1991, 6:30 9:30 P.M.,
CONFERENCE ROOM #3. MOTION CARRIED.
Wendy Morgan commented that the Seafair Boat Association has
established the City of Tukwila (off Interurban Avenue) as their new
headquarters for the Miss Budweiser Hydroplane. Morgan
encouraged the Council to schedule a tour for informational
purposes.
Wendy Morgan also informed the Council that Valley General
Hospital has closed access to essentially 20 beds in its psychiatric unit.
Morgan suggested the Council, being elected officials, may want to
begin establishing arguments in opposition of the effect this could
pose in the community at- large.
MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO
FORWARD THE VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL ISSUE TO
THE FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMI'1'1'EE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor VanDusen informed the Council he had recently attended a
meeting held by the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce.
The City of SeaTac, City of Tukwila and the American Legion were in
attendance and discussed creating a symbol of significance that will
express our concern about our military personnel who are presently
serving in the Middle East.
Councilmember Hernandez reported that the Council Retreat was
one of the best she had ever attended (held this past weekend). She
was most impressed with the productive results, and with the
facilitator who was the best in building team work she has ever
witnessed.
Councilmember Rants recently attended the Governor's Forum on
Education in the Work Place. He stated it was very well presented
and very well prepared. The forum focused on the education of the
working population to create a better economy and better skilled
people.
Councilmember Duffle reported the Community Affairs and Parks
Committee discussed plans to proceed with the work on the street,
sewer, water, sidewalk and associated improvements for Crystal
Springs Park. This issue was forwarded to 2/11/91 Committee of The
Whole meeting.
Committee of The Whole Minutes
January 28, 1991
Page 2
Reports (Con't)
SPECIAL ISSUES
Review of CIP
Workplan.
Discussion of
Council's 1991 Work
ADJOURNMENT
10:40 p.m.
Duffle also informed the Council that six Friends of Foster and
Tukwila Libraries were present at the meeting to urge the City to
proceed with filling the vacancies on the Library Board so that King
County Library System (KCLS) could have a point of reference when
communicating with the City; and that the City is paying the full rate
KCLS is charging, but is not getting the improved services the City
was promised.
Council President Robertson shared a letter from Suburban Cities
Association regarding dues for the City's fair share in hiring a
consultant; and a letter from King County containing information on
the new King County Detention facility
City Administrator McFarland reported that the Community Center
Ad Hoc group met with the administration recently and indicated
their interest in conducting a community survey to elicit community
opinion on issues such as the community center, the library and other
issues. McFarland stated he will get back to the Council for input
prior to undertaking this effort.
City Attorney Mike Kenyon stated that Laura Anderson, Prosecuting
Attorney, is pregnant and her doctor has suggested she work at a
slower pace. This may mean arranging to hire a new prosecutor.
Also, Kenyon's legal assistant, Christe J. Carlson (from Lesourd
Patten), will be coming on board possibly February 6.
Kenyon also informed the Council he had argued the Adult
Entertainment issue in Supreme Court last Wednesday and it appears
all went well. A decision should be made by June.
Regarding the WSDOT dumpsite, Kenyon informed the Council
physical cleanup of the site is expected to be done by the Department
of Transportation by the end of this month (January); and additional
cleanup measures will be taken during Spring Cleanup
(approximately the third week in April).
It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Draft 1991 CIP
Workplan to the Transportation Committee, then to the next Regular
Council Meeting.
The Council decided to continue the process they had begun at their
retreat over the weekend. Steps were set, and a schedule made for the
1991 issues they hoped would be finished this year. The
administration offered comments where appropriate. All issues will
be compiled, then prioritized accordingly, and finalized at the next
Council meeting.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE
COMMITI EE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
M TION CARRIED.
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