HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesMay 13, 1991
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCILMEMBERS
OFFICIALS
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
PROCLAMATION
ANNOUNCING PEACE
OFFICER MEMORIAL
WEEK.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
SPECIAL ISSUES
Residential street
undergrounding.
Discussion of
King County
Regional Council.
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.
DENNIS ROBERTSON, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, JOAN
HERNANDEZ, CLARENCE MORIWAKI, ALLAN EKBERG
STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN "Wally" RANTS.
RICK BEELER/GARY SCHULZ, DCD; LUCY LAUTERBACH,
Council Analyst; JOHN COLGROVE/MIKE KENYON, City
Attorneys; BRIAN SHELDON/RON CAMERON/DOUG
MICHEAU/ROSS EARNST, Public Works Dept.; RON
WALDNER/KEITH HAINES, Police Dept.
Steve Thompson, Administrative Assistant, King County Department of
Adult Detention; and Paul Monarch, Capital Planning Manager gave a
presentation on the Regional Justice proposal. The proposal outlined
an Operational Master Plan regarding the need for additional
permanent jail capacity. A review of the proposal described the ways to
meet the need, analyze options, and the proposed site criteria for the jail
facility. A copy of the Planning Group's Facility Master Plan was
provided to the Council.
The Mayor read A Proclamation proclaiming May 12 18, 1991 as
Peace Officer Memorial Week to honor law enforcement officers who
gave their lives serving the public. Police Chief Ron Waldner
announced that the Police Department has scheduled a ceremony to
remember and honor their fallen brothers and sisters for Wednesday,
May 15, 9:30 a.m. at the flag pole.
Trish Ekberg, 4920 South 161st, Chairperson, Library Advisory Board,
gave a brief Board update, stating that the Board is Looking into
developing a short survey based on school /students and teachers input
regarding library services. The Board is also planning to hold a couple
of citizens comments sessions that will be looking at whether to contract
with King County Library Services or support an independent system.
The Council discussed the Undergrounding Policy at length stating that
the owner's costs from their property lines will generally be $2,500 under
City Light, and $2,000 under Puget Power. An alternative would be to
have the City pay the utilities for wire and connection costs (about
$400), and reimburse property owners up to $1,600 for their receipted
costs in trenching, backfilling and electrician jobs. The Council also
discussed the strain this could have on families or residents; but in
conclusion, agreed to have the policy stand as is, and consider general
fund financing as the situation warrants it. Councilmember Hernandez
recommended the Policy be modified with provisions being made in
behalf of senior citizens.
After much discussion of the Interlocal Agreement for the Puget Sound
Regional Council, the Council agreed to forward the agreement back to
the Administration. The Administration will outline problem areas of
the agreement and send back to the Council for further consideration.
Committee of The Whole Minutes
May 13, 1991
Page 2
Recess
8:15 9:00 p.m.
Continued discussion
of Sensitive Areas
Ordinance.
REPORTS
AD,TOURNMENT
10:45 p.m.
Council President Robertson called the Committee of the Whole
meeting back to order with councilmembers in attendance as listed
above.
The Council resumed discussion of the Sensitive
Areas Ordinance (SAO). The next SAO meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 1991, City Hall Council Chambers.
Councilmember Rants reported that Suburban Cities has requested
Tukwila City Council's endorsement of the Seattle Center Bond Issue,
election scheduled for May 28.
Councilmember Moriwaki reported that one of the Human Services
Agencies, the Child and Family Resource and Referral, has changed its
name to "Child Care Link." The new name transmits a more bonding
message. Moriwaki will also attend various meetings this week, among
them will be a luncheon on Thursday with Dr. Michael Silver who was
nominated for an award from the Washington Association of School
Administrators.
Councilmember Hernandez reported that among some of the items
discussed at Finance Safety Committee meeting was the Graphics
position the City budgeted for. Justification was provided at the
meeting and the Committee is convinced that this position is very much
needed. Hernandez also reported she had attended a Chamber of
Commerce luncheon; and a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new
business (the Lennox Company) into the Tukwila community.
Councilmember Hernandez also announced her candidacy to run for
Council a second term.
MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE ADJOURNED.
TION CARRIED.
Dennis Robertson, President
Celia Square, puty City Clerk