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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesDecember 11, 1989 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Y. Mikami re site sensitive property. E. Halverson re above ground storage tanks. Tom Lang re fireworks Elizabeth Springer re zip code. City Hall 0397 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Stoknes called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order and led the audience and the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT) JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Mayor Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Ron Cameron (City Engineer), Lynn DeVoir (Recreation Coordinator), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), Lucy Lauterbach (Legislative Coordinator), John McFarland (City Administrator), Nick Olivas (Assistant Fire Chief). Yaeko Mikami, audience, read a letter representing her brother and addressed to the City Council President dated November 30, 1989. She stated her brother is asking for relief from the moratorium on site sensitive property. Her brother's property is zoned C -2 and has been declared site sensitive. Bob Scofield, audience, stated he has been interested in developing the Mikami property. He asked why the City approved the permit to fill the property. If the owner had known the property was site sensitive they would not have gone to that expense. Twenty -five percent of the development has been completed which represents an expenditure of $220,000. The project has now been stopped in compliance with environmental issues. The owner will not be able to collect ground rental until building can be done on the property. Council President Stoknes stated the Council will discuss this matter at the next meeting and let those with building permits go ahead with their projects. Eric Halverson, representing Union Distributing Company, stated his company wishes to present safety factors from the manufacturer of above ground storage tanks in an effort to have the City ordinance changed. Nick Olivas, Assistant Fire Chief, stated this matter has been discussed in committee. The discussions have indicated above- ground tanks are not desirable. Some jurisdictions in the area permit the above ground tanks. The fire code issues are complex. Council President Stoknes stated the matter would be discussed in a future committee meeting. Tom Lang, 11642 42nd South, stated people set off fireworks at the Duwamish Park. He requested the City take some action such as having a police officer there during the fireworks. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated administration will check the T.M.C. and the matter will be put in the Safety Committee. Nick Olivas, Assistant Fire Chief, stated the City does not have an ordinance on fireworks, they follow the Uniform Fire Code. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MATTER OF FIRE- WORKS BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION. MOTION CARRIED. Elizabeth Springer, 13325 42nd South, asked that the matter of a zip code for Tukwila be considered. Since the annexation there has been a great deal of confusion if "Tukwila" is used as the city rather than "Seattle." Councilmember Harris answered she has been working on the problem for some years. She said she would continue with her efforts. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COPIMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 1989 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing on Surface Water Utility Rate Structure Comprehensive Plan. RECESS 9:25 9:39 P.M. Council President Stoknes opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, introduced Joan Lee and Dicksy Scott, consultants, on the surface water utility rate study. Joan Lee explained the process that had been used in the rate study. Dicksy Scott discussed the utility revenue and rate options that are available. She explained financing was not included in the study. Jim Johnston, Chairman of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, reported the City water billing should commence January 1990, based on impervious surface; a two -year rate period should be established. He recommended continuation of the Advisory Committee. Louise Strander, audience, asked about the rate if a property owner has contributed to a L.I.D.? Dicksy Scott stated that will be taken into consideration in establishing the rate. Al Peiper, 17083 53rd South, stated the equity and fairness in the rate is not a reality. He stated there should be an appeal procedure. Dicksy Scott answered there is an appeal procedure if property is inaccurately classified a formal appeal can be made to the Public Works Department. Bob Morgan, 11608 40th Avenue South, stated rates should be addressed as to benefits received the rates should be fair and equitable. Al Peiper, audience, asked if a single family home in the middle of 10 acres would be rated the same as a lot with one house on it. Dicksy Scott answered single family would be rated the same whether it was on ten acres or 5,000 square feet it would be under one tax. Eric Seeky, audience, said a residence with a driveway that causes water to run down the street should be assessed differently than one that has running water disposed of with a drain. Dicksy Scott answered this issue has not been resolved. It will be addressed next year. Bruce McVey, 14245 52nd Avenue South, stated he was a member of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. The committee met often with staff and consultants. A review should be made of the recommendations. There being no further comments, Council President Stoknes CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:16 P.M Council President Stoknes called for a five minute recess. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Stoknes, with Councilmembers present as previously listed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 1989 Page 3 OTHERS 1990 Community Dev. Block Grant Proj. Funding Changes SPECIAL ISSUES Arts Commission pp. 39 40 Park Maintenance pp. 61 62 Land Acquisition, Building Dev. pp. 131 132 MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GRANT REQUESTS BY REDUCING PROJECTS NO. 1 AND NO. 7 AND IT BE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Duffie asked if the wall would conflict with traffic. It could possibly slow down the traffic and cause accidents. A veteran's memorial has also been suggested. Councilmember Harris said the suggested location would be a wonderful place for a work of art. Councilmember Moriwaki proposed the expenditure of $2,000 to $3,000 to study the project. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Councilmember Hernandez stated some parks in the annexed area will come into the City and will require additional personnel when the parks are received. Council President Stoknes stated this fund will be considered at the Regular Meeting. It was the consensus that the tile should be repaired but the $80,000 should be left in the budget. Lynn Devoir, Recreation Coordinator, reported the Gateway fund has had money for study, engineering and design. William Gorjance, Arts Commission,presented the Arts Commission proposal for a Gateway design. He showed a design of a wall depicting the history of Tukwila. The wall could be protected from vandalism by spray. Councilmember Robertson stated this is first of several art pieces to be considered. The City has parks that need improve- ments. The allocation of this large amount of money is disturbing when there are many other places needing work to be done. Councilmember Hernandez stated she liked the art but worried about the right -of -way and the necessity of widening the road. Lynn Devoir, Recreation Coordinator, stated $3,000 would enable the City to get more detailed information. If this is not the right year to consider this project it could be delayed until the time is right. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT $3,000 BE ALLOCATED FOR THE STUDY OF THE SUGGESTED ART PROJECT AND IT GO INTO THE 301 FUND. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, NO SECOND, THAT COUNCIL INCREASE THE $3,000 TO $10,000 AND THREE OR FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE CITY SIMILAR TO THE SUGGESTED SITE BE CONSIDERED. MOTION FAILED, NO SECOND. Golf Course There is need for a handicap ramp. This item will be considered pp. 143 146 at next week's meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES December 11, 1989 Page 4 REPORTS Transportation Committee EXECUTIVE SESSION 11:57 p.m. 12:40 a.m. ADJOURNMENT 12:41 a.m. Councilmember Harris reported there will be a METRO meeting of the Transportation Steering Committee on Tuesday, December 12 at 9 a.m. Councilmember Robertson Councilmember Robertson suggested the modification of the resolu- tion establishing the Sensitive Areas Land Use Advisory Committee so there will be more citizen representation. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE AND THE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE COMMITTEE AND BE REPLACED BY ONE MORE TUKWILA CITIZEN AND ONE MORE REPRESENTAIVE FROM THE TUKWILA BUSINESS COMMUNITY. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND ADD THAT THIS CHANGE HAVE THE CONCURRENCE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED, WITH STOKNES AND ROBERTSON VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED, WITH STOKNES AND ROBERTSON VOTING NO MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND POSSIBLE LITIGATION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL MOVE OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Counc NokQalooher, Recording Secretary