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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 11, 1991 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS OFFICIALS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS SPECIAL ISSUES Discussion of Uniform Housing Code. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES Tukwila City Hall 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 DUFFLE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE LAWRENCE, WALLY RANTS. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; DOUG MICHEAU, Public Works Coordinator; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; RICK BEELER, DCD; GARY SCHULZ, DCD; TONY BACA, DCD; DUANE GRIFFIN, Building; NICK OLIVAS, FIRE; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst. Ms. Marie Gardner, 14112 57th Avenue South, commented that the City of Tukwila should have its own zip code. She petitioned the Council to look into the possibility of the City acquiring one citywide zip code. Dr. Eugene Hunt commented that some of the companies in Tukwila have not provided parking in proportion to the size of their business. This in turn crowds out private parking as well as patrons of other business entities. Dr. Hunt asked the Council what was the governing statutes that would bring these businesses and any new businesses into compliance. Dr. Hunt was advised to call Rick Beeler of the Department of Community Development. Dr. Hunt also inquired if the City had an Ordinance on Adult Entertainment. The City Attorney informed Dr. Hunt that this issue had been argued in the Supreme Court and that a decision should be reached by mid April. Dr. Hunt continued, stating that illicit activities have intensified and any measures taken to help this situation would be most appreciated. Mayor VanDusen assured Dr. Hunt of the City's concern with the problems in the Pacific Hwy South area since annexation took place; and that the City is working as vigorously as possible to accommodate all of its citizens in remedying the situation. The Mayor encouraged Dr. Hunt to please call in any complaints to the Police Department (911) and be involved in the process of building cases that could be used to justify a quick resolve. Catherine Harris, 5610 South 141st Street, reviewed issues facing our city that will ultimately impact Tukwila, such as Rabanco, the expansion of the METRO Sewage Treatment Plant, the interim King County Jail and King County Regional Justice Center. Harris stated that according to the news media, Executive Tim Hill has indicated that South King County is being considered as a possible site for these facilities. Harris suggested the City make information available regarding scheduled meetings of these various groups so that more Tukwila citizens may have an opportunity to voice their concerns should they so desire. Catherine Harris also suggested the Council purchase a coat rack and place it either in the Council Chambers or lobby for those needing a place to hang their coats or hats, etc. Mayor VanDusen stated that since introducing the first Housing Ordinance to the Council, he has come up with several questions about what is intended and what would be the impact of this ordinance. Committee of The Whole Minutes February 11, 1991 Page 2 Special Issues (Con't) Discussion of Uniform Housing Code. Council administrative matters. Review of the 1991 workplan. Discussion of Crystal Springs Park Phase II. REPORTS The City Attorney is in the process of reviewing those questions and has responded to several of them. However, the Mayor said the Ordinance, as it stands, is a bit ambiguous in its interpretation of the standards, for it leans more toward addressing the guidelines for a building ordinance rather than a living ordinance. The Mayor suggested the ordinance be forwarded back to committee for further discussion. It was the consensus of the Council to forward the Uniform Housing Code back to Committee for further discussion. The Council reviewed the projected 1991 Council expenditures; discussed the proposed voucher checking schedule; and reviewed a resolution setting a policy for travel and training expenditures for City councilmembers. The Council reviewed the 1991 workplan and prioritized projects that hopefully could be accomplished this year. Don Williams, Parks Recreation Director, explained the administration's justification to proceed with the street, sewer, water, sidewalk and associated improvements of Crystal Springs Parks. One of the issues discussed was the Fire Department requirement for a fire hydrant for the park when it's improved. The necessity of restrooms was also brought up. After much discussion, the Council agreed to proceed with street construction but hold off on the sewer, restroom, and water phases. Councilmember Duffle reported that the Community Affairs Parks Committee met and the resolution on initiative and referendum was among items discussed. However, Councilmember Moriwaki added that more information is needed before pursuing this issue further. Lucy Lauterbach, Council analyst, will research the process used by other cities and get the information to the Council for discussion at the February 25 Committee of The Whole Meeting. Councilmember Hernandez reported that Finance Safety Committee met and discussed the Housing Code Ordinance, and the Valley General Hospital partial closure of its psychiatric unit. Hernandez distributed copies of a newspaper article relating to this issue and encouraged councilmembers and citizens alike to either attend hospital board meeting or write to their congressperson to voice concerns. Councilmember Hernandez continued as she informed the Council she is still getting complaints regarding the stench from Seattle Rendering Works. Hernandez posed the question, "What is it going to take to provoke action on this issue Councilmember Moriwaki stated that he accepted an invitation from Lynn Devoir, Recreation Superintendent, to attend a breakfast sponsored by Washington State Recreation and Parks Association, held in Olympia to promote their legislative agenda. Moriwaki offered commendations to Devoir as she will be the new president of this state -wide organization and she is also very active nationally. Councilmember Ekberg suggested an outdoor reader board be place at City Hall so that citizens can be provided information after hours on pending issues of concern. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES February 11, 1991 Page 3 Continued discussion of draft SAO. The Council resumed discussion of the Sensitive Areas Ordinance. Mondav February 25. 7:00 n.m. was scheduled to continue the SAO discussion. A eL e'l'ms Robertson, Council President ,•r elia Squa ,eputy City Clerk (6-