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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesMAY 14, 1990 7 °00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Proclamation Plaque thanking Steve Robinson. Geological history of Poverty Hill. CITIZEN COMMENTS REPORTS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE M I N U T E S 05,73 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Council President Hernandez called the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. JOE DUFFIE, JOAN HERNANDEZ (Council President); DENNIS ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI, ALLAN E. EKBERG, STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN RANTS. JOHN COLGROVE, City Attorney; JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; RON WALDNER, Police Chief; REBECCA FOX, Department of Community Development. Mayor Gary Van Dusen presented Steve Robinson a Plaque and Proclamation in appreciation of his seventeen years of ser- vice with the City of Tukwila. Robinson has accepted the position of Police Chief for the City of Arlington, Washington. Dr. Terrence J. Frest, The Burke Museum, University of Washington, stated the fossil localities on the West end of Poverty Hill (also known as Walker Hill) are of extraordinary interest, both as a scientific and educational feature, of the Puget Sound Area. The site was discovered in 1881 by C.A. White, a pioneer geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Dr. Frest urges its preservation as a scientifically unique and interesting area that cannot be replaced and that has no other equals accessible to the public. Al Pieper, 17083 53rd Avenue South, addressed his concerns on human services commenting that he had never seen a private program, funded with donations, stay private. It's only a matter of time until the program managers are asking for a small government grant. When the private donations dry up, the citizens are left with another government program to sup- port. Pieper added most human services needs would be met if the managers worked toward ways to get out of the citizens pockets rather than looking for ways to get deeper and deeper into their pockets. Tom Williams stated he had previously called the Council's attention to the fireworks problem at the Duwamish Park (Allentown). July 4th is approaching and the park is usually crowded with firework participants. Williams feels the need for police and fire supervision is legitimately warranted and wanted to know had the Council followed up on this matter. Mr. Duffie informed Mr. Williams that measures have been taken to handle this matter. Mr. Williams stated there's also a problem with neighborhood kids hitting golf balls into neighbors' homes and asked the Council to please check on this situation. Mayor Gary Van Dusen presented the First Quarter Activity Report to the Council from the Administration. The Mayor informed the Council that the new year had been initiated with a record rainfall and a scramble to control and miti- gate flooding damage. This event was literally a precursor to the level of activity that has characterized the remainder of the quarter. The Mayor added that delivery of services and assistance to our citizenry continues to represent our greatest resourcing requirement and that the staff has been both responsive and effective in dealing with the variety and volume of requests thus far. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 14, 1990 Page 2 REPORTS (Con't) OTHERS Review and Discussion on Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Review and discussion on Residential/ Commercial Street Project Work Schedule. os, The Mayor reported that a representative, Mr. Hashimoto, from our Sister City, Ikawa -Cho, Japan, paid a surprise visit to City hall this past Saturday, May 12. Mr. Hashimoto was the former principal of Ikawa Junior High School and former member of the Sister Cities Committee. He hand delivered a letter from the Mayor of Ikawa. The letter contained well wishes from Ikawa and that they are looking forward to hosting the City of Tukwila citizens and their families. Ross Earnst, Public Works Department, reported that aside from significant gains on CIP project work, the implemen- tation of the Surface Water Utility and flood related efforts stand out as accomplishments. Councilmember Robertson requested clarification of the expen- diture column of the 1990 First Quarter Financial Report. The percentages appear to have been calculated erroneously. Councilmember Duffie stated he would like to extend an invi- tation to the King County Animal Control Department to have a representative attend the next Council meeting (Tuesday, April 29). McFarland informed the Council he has confir- mation that representatives will be present at the April 29 COW meeting. Councilmember Moriwaki reported he had attended the Human Services Summit Wednesday night (May 9) and was impressed with the success of the meeting. Moriwaki announced he would be chairing the next meeting. Councilmember Ekberg reported that the Finance Safety Committee discussed the purchase of a D.A.R.E. Van at no cost to the City. As a result of citizens and businesses working together, the City has raised enough capital to cover the unit cost of this vehicle which will serve as a focal point for the City's drug awareness program. Councilmember Lawrence reported he had been working with Don Williams on the Appraisal for Open Space and those who are interested in more information about specific properties should check with him. Councilmember Rants reported he's working with the Puget Sound Council of Government to design a new regional planning level to take the place of C.O.G. at the appropriate time. Rants said counties, cities, and towns are being looked at that can be consistent in goals and plans to comply with the State Comprehensive Land Use. Rebecca Fox was not present for discussion, but Council President Hernandez stated this was an item that needed action taken by June 1 and this is the only COW that could accommodate this date. The discussion ensued with Councilmember Lawrence stating changes to local ordinances may be required. There will be an effort to strengthen regu- lations on disposal methods or disposal bans on undesirable wastes in the municipal solid waste and liquid waste streams. Lawrence added when the resolution is brought forward he's hoping Rebecca is planning on including riders on it that will indicate the concerns of the whole Council. Councilmember Robertson commented that the Transportation Committee meeting (April 24) was a very "good" meeting bet- ween Council and Staff, stating that priorities of Commercial and Residential street projects were discussed, rated, completed, and Council Policies formulated. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 14, 1990 Page 3 8:40 p.m. Discussion and consideration on Southcenter Blvd. (T- Line Interurban) Project. ADJOURNMENT 9 :30 p.m. Councilmember Joe Duffie asked to be excused from the meeting to attend his son's school function; Duffie also announced he would be in California for the rest of the week due to the death of his grandmother. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, presented a Staff Report to the Council which included an overview of the traffic needs of the T -Line Bridge Project. The project will relo- cate the I -405 westbound off ramp and on ramp from Interurban Avenue at Grady to Interurban at Ft. Dent and will impact Southcenter Blvd., and the Christensen Road trail. Traffic movement efficiency will be increased. Earnst added the Southcenter Blvd. Project has been part of the Tukwila Transportation Plan for several years. The original 1982 design report projected a 50% decrease in accidents on the Interurban /Southcenter /I -405 ramps. After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Lawrence stated he needed to review more background information with the engi- neers so that he can get a better picture of the whole project. Councilmember Rants stated he does not wish to support this project for fear that too many things can go wrong, espe- cially in the area of construction costs. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON SOUTHCENTER BLVD (T -LINE- INTERURBAN) PROJECT BE MOVED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA OF MAY 21, 1990. MOTION CARRIED WITH RANTS VOTING NO. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. y o n Hernandez, Council PresicF nt —L c. t f -c Celia Square, Recording Secretary