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Home My WebLink About1989-11-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesNovember 27, 1989 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER Council President Stoknes called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:23 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Pledge of Allegiance SPECIAL ISSUES BUDGET General Revenue pp 1 22 City Council pp. 25 26 M I N U T E S 0 _3 W4 City Hall Council Chambers MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), Lucy Lauterbach (Legislative Coordinator), John McFarland (City Administrator). Mr. Baker, audience, requested the Pledge of Allegiance be on the agenda of Committee of the Whole Meetings as a matter of patriotism. He also thanked the City for the recent "clean -up" campaign. Councilmember Moriwaki stated Administration has proposed 1/2 percent of sales tax revenue be budgeted in the General Fund and 1/2 percent be budgeted in Capital Funds. He proposed that .55% go into the General Fund and .404 capital and .505 as a rainy day fund. By doing this for one year the City will have a rainy day fund. He said he would like to see the City have the assurance that we can continue to offer the anticipated services. Mayor Van Dusen stated this restructured tax split seems reasonable. Councilmember Moriwaki stated Mayor Van Dusen's suggestion is almost the same: .55 for general fund, 40 capital fund and .05 to establish rainy day fund. Councilmember Robertson suggested the City recover 100% of the cost of issuing planning and building fees. He has proposed increases in the fees. There are some developers who overuse staff. If they have to pay for their services they will be more conservative. If there is an increase in fees it will be necessary to pass an ordinance. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated the City is doing a study on this matter and will have recommendations to make in January. The total amount that might be available would be $25,000 $30,000. He asked if administration should complete the study and make it available to the City Council at this time? Councilmember Hernandez stated she would like to see the survey before the budget is adopted. Councilmember Robertson suggested the Mission Statement of the City Council be used as the first paragraph in the Program Description rather than the paragraph that has been used. Councilmember Hernandez suggested the 1989 Accomplishments not completed in 1989 be added to the 1990 Program Goals and Work Plan. Mayor Wendy Morgan, audience, as a member of the Historical Society pp. 27 -31 stated the book, "Ticket to Tukwila" and the location of the historical markers have been making real progress. It has been suggested that gift certificates for the "Ticket to Tukwila" books be promoted. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated it is uncertain as to whether or not the school will get a grant to continue the Early Childhood program. Councilmember Robertson stated under Human Services Round Table there should be $5,000 for Day Care and the budget says $1,000. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated requests came in after the budget was prepared. Councilmember Duffie suggested agencies come and make a presentation to the City Council. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES November 27, 1989 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES BUDGET Contd. o 3S7 Planning Commission Councilmember Hernandez stated there will be a public meeting with pp. 37 -38 the Planning Commission on the sensitive area. Councilmember Moriwaki requested the Tukwila 2000 committee be continued. Arts Commission Councilmember Hernandez stated $20,000 will be needed to replace pp. 39 -40 the banners. Council President Stoknes stated the matter of the gateway or memorial will be discussed in a later meeting. There is also the subject of a memorial recognizing veterans to be discussed. RECESS Council President Stoknes declared a five minute recess. 9:10 9:20 P.M. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order with Council Members present as previously listed. Library Advisory Board Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated in 1991 a decision will p. 43 have to be made regarding the King County Library. There will be big increases in 1991 and 1992 so it should be discussed early in 1990. Planning Dept. Councilmember Robertson suggested Council review and revise the pp. 63 68 business license fee structure so a new planner can be hired. Building pp. 69 70 Public Works Adminis. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS pp 107 -110 DEPARTMENT LOOK AT ALL POSSIBILITIES OF RECEIVING GRANTS. MOTION CARRIED. Public Works Engrg. pp. 111 112 MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT ADD AN ASSOCIATE PLANNER AND GRAPHIC SPECIALIST, PHASE II, TO THE PLANNING STAFF. MOTION CARRIED. Budget approved as presented. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY STOKNESS, THAT PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING ADD TO THE 1990 PROGRAM GOALS: PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW SIDEWALK PLAN AND REVISION OF RESIDENTIAL STREET AND CREATE NEU RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. MOTION CARRIED. Building Maint. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, stated additional personnel pp. 113 -114 will not be needed in Building Maintenance. ADJOURNMENT 11:15 P.M. The need to replace the City Hall floor covering was discussed. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated it is necessary to replace it for safety purposes. Other alternatives will be considered. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Nora Booher, Recording Secretary 1't17,i1 President