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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-18 Regular MinutesMarch 18, 1991 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Introduction of New Personnel APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS OF THE MAYOR Appointments to the Parks Commission Reappointment to the Planning Commission Richard Kirsop TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 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. JOE DUFFIE; DENNIS ROBERTSON, Council President; JOAN HERNANDEZ,; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN RANTS. MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; LYNN DEVOIR, Parks Recreation Superintendent; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY RANTS TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER MORIWAKI. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Moriwaki arrived at 7:10 p.m. Mayor VanDusen has asked for Council's confirmation of Roger Baker for Position #3. This term would expire on March 31, 1994. Mr. Baker explained that he wished to be appointed to the Parks Commission because he feels the best way to be informed is to be involved. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROGER BAKER TO POSITION #2 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen requested that Robert Merkle be confirmed to fill the vacancy in Position #5. This term will expire on March 31, 1992. Mr. Merkle has been active as a volunteer in Little League baseball and soccer. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT MERKLE TO POSITION #5 ON THE PARKS COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Police Chief Ron Waldner introduced Joel Huston as the City's new Services and Transport Officer. Finance Director Alan Doerschel introduced Gail Markgraf as the new Accounting Technician I. Lynn Devoir, Parks Recreation Superintendent, introduced three new employees: Al Frank, Recreation Supervisor; Lori Guilfoyle, Senior Recreation Assistant; and Barb Sperline, Senior Administrative Clerk. A fourth new hire, Glen Swanberg, was not present. All of the new personnel were welcomed by Mayor VanDusen and the Council. Mayor VanDusen shared his philosophy on appointments with the audience and the Council. First, if it is a new appointment and /or a vacant appointment, he tries to appoint members who represent all areas of the City and whose philosophies differ. Regarding reappointments, if a member has attended the meetings, is not trying to stall the process, is not trying to interrupt what the commission is trying to do, has the best interests of the City at heart no matter what his philosophy, and wishes to remain on a commission or board, he is reappointed. The Mayor wishes to reappoint both candidates as they have shown a desire to continue serving on the Planning Commission. Mayor VanDusen stated that Richard Kirsop has been on the commission quite a few years and brings an element of history to the Planning Commission and the City.. He asked Council for confirmation of the reappointment. Minutes Regular Meeting March 18, 1991 Page 2 Annointments (con't) Mayor VanDusen closed the comment period. Mr. Kirsop offered the following responses to questions by Council. He stated he had served on the Planning Commission for over 20 years having first been appointed by Mayor Stan Minkler. He feels the City has made good progress and he would like to continue on the commission. Mr. Kirsop added that the City is facing challenges with the growth initiative which will result in the City having to make some changes, possibly shifts in zoning. He feels Tukwila has an obligation to identify, protect, and preserve its sensitive areas as well as to try to produce more multi family housing. Development of more multi- family dwellings should not, however, be at the expense of existing single family areas or areas that could logically be developed single family Mr. Kirsop cited the Allentown area as one for possible upgrading. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO OPENING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT. MOTION CARRIED 6 -1 WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Marie Gardner, 14112 57th Ave So., Betty Baker, 11622 42nd Ave. So., Phil Swanberg, 14809 51st Ave. So., and George Malina, Planning Commission member all spoke in support of Mr. Kirsop's reappointment. Dick Goe, 5112 So. 163rd Place, opposed the reappointment based upon his belief that the candidate favors multi family and non single family residential developments. Jack Flesher, Chairman of the Planning Commission, voiced his displeasure at the proceedings. He felt the proper procedure would have been for Council to question the candidate rather than to take citizen comment on this issue. Dave Morgan, 5190 So. 166th, stated that at one time Tukwila wanted apartments, condos, and many businesses; however, now there are quite a few citizens that would like the City to remain single family He opposed the reappointment of Mr. Kirsop based upon the candidate's past record of voting in favor of apartments and condos. Catherine Harris, 5610 So. 141st, commented she had served on the Planning Commission with Mr. Kirsop and found his help invaluable. In her opinion, Mr. Kirsop has shown as much interest in signle family areas as he has for other components of the City. In order to have a well balanced community you need to have a mixture of activities in that community, i.e., multi family dwellings, single family dwellings, businesses. She concluded by endorsing Mr. Kirsop's reappointment. Ernest Dahl, 14444 56th Ave. So., stated that although he did not know the candidate, he felt that the candidate had put in a lot of time and his success and the success of the Planning Commission was 100 percent. George Gomez, 4504 So. 124th Street, spoke as a junior member of the Planning Commission. He commented that Mr. Kirsop has helped him tremendously during his term on the commission. He the City cannot afford to lose the experience Mr. Kirsop has brought to the Planning Commission. Dharlene West, 5212 So. 164th St., thanked Council for allowing citizens to make comment on this issue because t the Planning Commission affects where we live and how we live. She praised the City for allowing citizens to offer opinions of issues such as this. Minutes Regular Meeting March 18, 1991 Page 3 Appointments (con't) MOVED BY LAWRENCE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD KIRSOP TO POSITION #6 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION BE DENIED.* Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would vote against the reappointment because in his opinion the candidate does not understand or represent the needs of the community. Councilmember Duffle added that it is important to realize that not everyone thinks the same way. Each person has his own opinion on different issues, and if a person wants to volunteer his time to serve on a commission, we need to honor their request. Councilmember Lawrence stated he felt it was time to allow the new half of the City to have some representation on the Planning Commission. Secondly, he feels the commission has spoken too much as a unified voice in the past in favor of development over preservation. Council President Robertson commented the real issue is that of the preservation of residential areas, not just single family, but multi- family from commercial encroachment, and single family from encroachment from multi family He added that in his opinion the Planning Commission needs to be more broadly represented. It appears to be and has been for a long time biased in favor of industrial commercial development. He concluded by stating that although he admired Mr. Kirsop and found him to be very capable, hardworking, and dedicated, he would base his vote upon the group's philosophical approach and not upon the worthiness of the individual. Mayor VanDusen noted his appreciation for those who spoke during public comments. He stated he has tried to make an even balance to everything he's done while he's been in office. The Planning Commission's power lies in their ability to make recommendations on issues that oftentimes become controversial, i.e., zoning and development issues. These issues and decisions are not always clear cut. However, nothing can happen in this City without some guidelines or policies or ordinance or resolution coming from the City Council. We have to accept the responsibility of everything that happens in this City whether we like it or not. In conclusion, Mayor VanDusen stated he would continue to support the decision of the majority of citizens as long as it was appropriate and legal and was in the best interest of the City. He thanked those who supported Mr. Kirsop and announced he would not withdraw the candidate's name for reappointment. He requested that Council confirm his appointment. ROLL CALL VOTE: DUFFIE NO HERNANDEZ YES ROBERTSON YES MORIWAKI YES EKBERG YES LAWRENCE YES RANTS NO *MOTION CARRIED. REAPPOINTMENT IS DENIED. Recess Councilmember Duffie asked for a' brief recess. 8:39 p.m. 8:55 p.m. Reappointment to the Mayor VanDusen asked for Council's confirmation of his Planning Commission reappointment of George Gomez to Position #7 on the Planning George Gomez Commission. Minutes Regular Meeting March 18, 1991 Page 4 Annointments (con't) CITIZEN COMMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:10 p.m. Back to Order 9:20 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Gomez stated that he is from the Allentown area and would like to see it kept as a residential neighborhood. There are places for multi family dwellings and single family homes. The commercial aspect also must be in place in order to have a good economic base. In other residential neighborhoods he would support whatever the zoning was in that area. Mr. Gomez indicated he would support the City's comprehensive plan. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, TO CONFIRM THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE GOMEZ TO POSITION #7 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Roger Baker, 11662 42nd Ave. So., inquired about the progress of wetlands report on the Dillon property in Allentown. Councilmember Robertson responded that the staff Urban Environmentalist is investigating the issue. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE LITIGATION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen called the Regular Meeting back to order with Councilmembers in attendance as listed above. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes: March 4, 1991 b. Approval of Vouchers General Fund $188,955.35 City Street 24,209.54 Arterial Street 97,624.07 Land Acq., Building, Dev. 9,890.30 Facility Replacement (302) 3,740.00 Water Fund 27,975.36 Sewer Fund 77,071.35 Water /Sewer Construction Foster Golf Course 18,690.43 Surface Water (412) 33,819.50 Equipment Rental 23,265.64 Firemen's Pension 0.00 TOTAL 505,241.54 c. Award contract for purchase of two (2) tandem axle cab and chassis to Husky International in the amount of $144,420.47. d. Accept as complete 51st Ave. So. street improvements project by D.A. Zuluaga Construction Inc.; authorize release of retainage. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMT I ED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen read a Resolution of intention of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, to provide for the exercise of the powers of initiative and referendum. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1177 BE APPROVED AS READ.* Minutes Regular Meeting March 18, 1991 Page 5 Old Business (con't) Council Workplan NEW BUSINESS Resolution Establishing Land Altering Permit and Plan Review Fees REPORTS Mayor Council C 5) Councilmember Hernandez asked for clarification on the effective date of the resolution. Mayor VanDusen explained that this is not the actual ordinance that sets the powers of initiative and referendum into motion. According to the RCW, 90 days must elapse before passing the final ordinance The Mayor added that zoning issues cannot be overturned by initiative. Councilmember Robertson added that the process will delay and in some ways further extend the legislative process; however, it gives the citizenry a voice in matters that they don't have now. *MOTION CARRIED. The Council and Mayor continued in their discussion of the Council's 1991 Workplan. Regarding timelines, Mayor VanDusen commented that the as the year progresses, there will be conflicts because staff works on many issues as well as those prioritized. He reminded Council that what really drives the workplan is the budget. If a conflict does arise, he will bring that information to Council. MOVED BY DUFFIE, 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 establishing a fee schedule for plan reviews and land altering permits issued in accordance with Ordinance No. 1591 and providing for an effective date. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO.1178 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen reported that he had directed Public Works to forego the installation of barriers along So. 115th at this time. He also announced that the final Parks Commission public input meeting regarding the design of Foster Park Addition would be held at City Hall on Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Also, the Citizens Advisory Committee for the new community center will meet at the center on March 26th at 7 p.m. Councilmembers Duffle and Hernandez reported on their trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the National League of Cities conference. Council President Robertson announced an upcoming meeting with Council and the School District. Possible dates were discussed. Suggestions for the agenda should be forwarded to Lucy Lauterbach. Councilmember Moriwaki suggested making this meeting an annual event. Councilmember Rants announced that the Puget Sound Regional Government has taken the place of PSCOG. He has provided a copy of the interlocal agreement to the Mayor for comment. The new regional government is going to be the metropolitan planning organization for the four counties which will handle federal highway funds. The organization will be paid for on the basis of population plus a percentage of the city's budget. This still needs to be passed by the legislature. The organization is asking for more responsibility with comprehensive land use and transportation. Councilmember Rants commented it would be to the City's benefit to join the organization because of the federal dollars available. Council President Robertson announced he had received the test results from the WSDOT dumpsite. The laboratory director indicated there were some potential problems with some of the materials found Minutes Regular Meeting March 18, 1991 Page 6 Reports (con't) ADJOURNMENT 10:10 p.m. C J there. He suggested the report be sent to the King County Public Health Services with a request for a formal opinion. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. Gary L. Van Dusen, Mayor .Thi 7 JanO E. Cantu, City Clerk