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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesMarch 25, 1991 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1992 CDBG Local Program Policies. Presentation by Metro staff on bus service in the Tukwila area. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES e �e Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Council President Robertson called the Committee of The Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. DENNIS ROBERTSON, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, ALLAN EKBERG STEVE LAWRENCE, WALLY RANTS. LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; RICK BEELER, DCD; MIKE KENYON, City Attorney; ROSS EARNST RON CAMERON, Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation; TOM KEEFE, Fire Department. Rick Beeler, Director, Department of Community Development, introduced the new Code Enforcement Officer, Tony Baca. Tony was previously employed by the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Tukwila City Council gave Tony a very warm welcome. Don Williams, Parks Recreation Director, emphasized that the public is invited and encouraged to provide comments on the City's use of an estimated $68,704 dollars in 1992 of its Community Development Block Grant funds at the appropriate place on tonight's agenda. Catherine Harris, 5610 South 141st Street, inquired if the public had been properly notified that this item would appear on the agenda, because there weren't many citizens present at tonight's meeting and even the ones present would not be able to respond adequately for lack of appropriate preparation. Ron Cameron, City Engineer, Public Works Department, introduced Eric Gleason, and Jack Lattemann of METRO. Metro's present and future commitments to improving public transportation in the Duwamish -Green River Valley corridor was explained. Metro recognizes the importance of this corridor and is currently making major investments in new transit service to serve major commuter markets. A citizen thanked the Council for the "no truck route" signs posted in her neighborhood. The signs have made a big difference in the noise level and it's really appreciated. This citizen also praised the Fire Department for responding so quickly to a recent incident where a senior citizen was handled with special care after she had tripped over her hand walker. Councilmember Rants (prompted by the above concern) informed the Council that there is a device available thru medic alert that would substantially expand emergency services to senior citizens who use "walkers" as their mode of transportation. This device is a "press button" type, designed to dial 911, automatically, (for the senior) should the need arise. Rants suggested that maybe CDBG funds could be set aside to either subsidize or mitigate the cost. Don Williams stated that there are special guidelines for senior programs, but will look into this matter. Committee of The Whole Meeting March 25, 1991 Page 2 Citizen's Comments Won't) SPECIAL ISSUES A resolution on 1992 CDBG Local Program Policies. Councilmember Moriwaki suggested this issue be handled by administration. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this effort to the Administration. Councilmember Duffle suggested a plaque be instituted to honor Richard Kirsop for his many years of service to the Tukwila Planning Commission and to the City itself. Councilmember Moriwaki commented that this item had been discussed in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee. The Committee agreed that these are funds provided by the Federal Government allocated to the City to assist the low and moderate income populace. Therefore, Moriwaki suggested deleting the "PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION" cost of $4,809 from "Exhibit A" of the resolution because the City can administer its own program. This would allow the City to apply the entire estimated amount of $68,704 directly to the local needs of Tukwila citizens. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE "PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION" SECTION BE DELETED FROM "EXHIBIT A" OF THE CDBG 1992 LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES RESOLUTION; AND THAT THE SAME CONDITIONS APPLY TO THE AUTHORIZATION FORM ON PAGE 19 OF THE AGENDA* The Council expressed concerns that if the "Planning and Administration" section is deleted, would the City lose the funds designated for this specific category? Don Williams, Parks Director, explained that the planning and administration portion would be placed back into the City's overall allocated amount; however, other cities would have more flexibility (percentage -wise) in competing for funds. This will, in no way, lessen the City's allotment, Williams added. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HERNANDEZ, RANTS VOTING NO. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM AMOUNT BE INCREASED TO $25,000* Councilmember Moriwaki inquired if the need warranted an increase. Don Williams informed the Council that citizens took advantage of all funds that were allocated to the Housing Repair Program in the past. Williams suspects that since the City's population has grown so large, the $25,000 could easily be justified. Several Councilmembers suggested an increase to $30,000 or $40,000 due to the City's rapid growth. Williams recommended the Council work with the $25,000 for 1991 and study the situation before increasing the amount to $40,000. Committee of The Whole Minutes March 25, 1991 Page 3 SPECIAL ISSUES (Con't) A resolution on 1992 CDBG MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, Local Program Policies THAT THE HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM AMOUNT BE (Con't). INCREASED TO $40,000. Replacement aerial ladder truck. Macadam Road name change. Water rate increase; set public hearing date. Uniform Housing Code. Councilmember Hernandez commented that adequate funding for the housing program would aid those needing this service to bring their homes up to standards in compliance with the Unified Housing Code. (This Code is currently being reviewed, in draft form, by the Council.) *MOTION FAILED. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE THE 1992 KING COUNTY CONSORTIUM CDBG HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM FUNDS FROM $10,000 DOLLARS TO $40,000 DOLLARS BE FORWARDED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL OF APRIL 1, 1991. MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize Tom Keefe, Fire Chief, to go out to Bid for a new (replacement) Aerial ladder Truck for the Tukwila Fire Department. Councilmember Ekberg commented that last year citizens approached him and complained about the confusion of trying to follow Macadam Road. As it winds down the hill west of I -5, the name changes several times to Klickitat, 51st Ave., Macadam Road, South 138, South 135, 43rd Ave and 42nd Ave. A citizen committee recommended changing the name. Twelve names are being considered as a result of Hazelnut articles. It was the consensus of the Council schedule a Public Hearing for late May, 1991 for citizens input. Ross Earnst, Public Works, informed the Council that the City's water is purchased from Seattle. When Seattle increases Tukwila's rates, Tukwila must make corresponding increases. Also, the second of three increases to pay for the water reservoir is scheduled for this year. The rate increase has been discussed at the Utilities committee and adjustments made per the committee discussion. Changes are recommended to the meter charges, meter rates, fire protection service charges and city fire hydrant rental. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, TO SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 15, 1991 TO DISCUSS TUKWILA WATER RATES. MOTION CARRIED. The Council dismissed the Uniform Housing Code. Amendments were added by the Administration and the Finance and Safety Committee. The Code will be put into ordinance form for adoption at the Regular Council meeting of April 1, 1991. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO FORWARD THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL FOR ADOPTION. MOTION CARRIED. Committee of The Whole Minutes March 25, 1991 Page 4 SPECIAL ISSUES (Con't) 1991 Council Work Plan. REPORTS. 10:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 p.m. The Council reviewed and updated the Work Plan, noting that the Housing Code is being forwarded to the next Regular Council for adoption. The Mayor suggested that the Council hold Public Hearings for citizens participation in the draft of the new Sensitive Areas Ordinance rather than workshops presented by staff. The Council did not agree that this was a favorable move but agreed to schedule April 22 and 24 for SAO public hearings. It was the consensus of the Council to dedicate the first hour of the hearing for staff to present a detail account of the SAO prior to citizens testimonies. Councilmember Duffie commented that the Community Affairs and Parks Committee had discussed the issue of a full time Mayor but has no recommendation at this time. Councilmember Hernandez called the Council's attention to a "Welcome To The City of SeaTac" sign located in the City of Tukwila. The sign is in the parking lot off Military Road. Councilmember Rants reported that the Rotary has adopted a highway program on the medium of I -5; clean -up is planned for April 6, with planning to begin on April 13. Rants also reported that he had recently attended a Suburban Cities meeting. Additionally, Rants commented that the Region of Governments will no longer supply delivery of services to unincorporated areas. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE COMMI TI EE OF THE WHOLE BE ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. Dennis Council President Celia Square, Duty City Clerk