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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-05 Regular MinutesFebruary 5, 1990 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OFFICIALS SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Report on the State of the City Sensitive Areas Advisory Committee TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Mayor VanDusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. JOE H. DUFFIE; DENNIS ROBERTSON, JOAN HERNANDEZ, Council President; CLARENCE MORIWAKI; ALLAN EKBERG, STEVE LAWRENCE, JOHN RANTS. LARRY HARD, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; RICK BEELER, Director, Department of Community Development; RON CAMERON, City Eng�'neer; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; JOHN McFARLAND, City Administrator; STEVE ROBINSON, Assistant Chief of Police; RON WALDNER, Chief of Police. Mayor VanDusen presented to Council his 1990 State of the City Address. He acknowledged that our City is facing continued growth as well as continued progress. Representing our growth potential is the upcoming Cascade View annexation which will broaden our diverse spectrum of interested and involved residents and bring requirements for additional staffing, potential changes in the existing organizational structure, and possibly the reordering of capital and fiscal long -term priorities. Significant activities anticipated for 1990 is the initiation of a series of long -range planning studies involving our emerging public facilities needs, such as a new community center, and the possible relocation or expansion of City Hall. A human services planning effort is underway to develop a comprehensive human services referral and delivery system for our residents. In 1990 the North Hill reservoir project will be completed, and a Surface Water Utility will be instituted. We continue to maintain a strong fiscal position with our combined sales tax and property tax receipts resulting in revenues exceeding $12 million. The Mayor urged staff and elected official participation in regional planning and policy making forums as well as citizen participation in and support of our government, school systems and community activities. Bill Arthur, Sensitive Areas Advisory Committee Co- Chair, and Becky Reid, SAAC member, spoke to the Council on the progress of the committee. They are requesting funding for a consultant to draw up a comprehensive map that will show the slopes and indicate the soils conditions, thus giving the ability to see which areas might have landslide problems. These maps would allow us to identify which properties were affected and what a property owner would have to do to make use of his land. Regarding the timeframe the committee is working under, Ms. Reid stated that the group would be unable to deliver a complete and thorough recommendation on sensitive slopes, wetlands and watercourses by February 12. They need more time to complete their review. Rick Beeler, Director of the Department of Community Development, discussed a revised schedule which would give more to the committee and still neet the 1110i atm ium expiration date of May 13; however, it is a very tight timeline. Ms. Reid stated that if they could not meet the schedule, the committee would rather have the moratorium extended than have it expire without an ordinance in place. Councilman Robertson stated that the clearing and grading issue and the esthetics issue also need to be addressed in the same timeframe. He suggested Council discuss all three issues at next week's COW meeting. Regarding extending the timeline for the SAO, he would like to see the committee's report prior to making a decision. Councilman Moriwaki suggested the committee take the time they need to complete their work. If the time pushes toward the moratorium Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 2 Sensitive Areas Advisory Committee (con't) deadline, the Council will have to decide whether or not to extend the time. D.A.R.E. Program Amend Agenda Reappointment of Curtis Nesheim to the Board of Adjustment Councilman Rants noted that the committee is actually rewriting the SAO. Although he did not want to make the decision to extend the moratorium at this time, he would like to see the committee complete their task. John McFarland reported that the major effort in consultant's study will be the seismic landslide erosion hazard inspection and development of maps. The second component consists of researching existing Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports and data to determine where the small coal mine developments along Interurban Avenue exist. Apparently, there were a number of old mine shafts in the vicinity of Interurban that were small enough that they weren't part of a DNR map structure. It's important that we identify them as they represent significant hazards if they're not properly mapped and located and dealt with appropriately. It is possible that the same firm could do both studies. Although the cost is uncertain, $15,000 could probably handle both studies. We would like to overrun the existing line item for the SAO project in the DCD budget, and make a budget adjustment later in the year to handle the cost overrun. We would like to get these proposals out tomorrow. Mr. McFarland suggested that when the proposals are returned, they be evaluated by a technical committee of staff members and committee representatives as well as any Council sub committee members who are interested. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO HIRE A CONSULTANT AND OVERRUN THE CURRENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FOR CONSULTANT'S FEES.* Councilman Moriwaki commented that Council should approve the selection of the consultant. Mr. McFarland agreed to the request. *MOTION CARRIED. Chief of Police Ron Waldner reported on the success of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in the South Central School District. He introduced D.A.R.E. Officers Tom Kilburg and Brendan Kerin who are instrumental in the classroom instruction. D.A.R.E. Officer Lori Cornea was not able to be present this evening. Tukwila Police Department D.A.R.E. instructors teach the program in third, fifth, and eighth grades. The program helps to give the kids the tools to make the right decisions on drugs, alcohol, or gang involvement. In a ceremony on February 1st, 130 fifth graders graduated from the D.A.R.E. program. Chief Waldner thanked the Council for supporting the Police Department's ability to fund and take part in this important work. He presented official D.A.R.E. t- shirts to the Council. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY MORIN AKI, THAT ITEM 9h, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CASCADE VIEW ANNEXATION, BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS Mayor VanDusen read a Proclamation of the City of Tukwila Engineer's Week proclaiming the week of February 18-24 as Engineers Week in the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ THAT CURTIS NESHEIM BE REAPPOINTED TO POSITION #4 ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 3 Reappointment of Richard Goe to the Board of Adjustment CITIZEN'S COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA Vouchers Moved to Item lOg PUBLIC HEARING Appeal on Issuance of Cabaret License to Dandy's -14406 Pacific Highway South OLD BUSJNF3S Street Vacation Request by Peter Thomson for a Portion of Property at 13450 51st Ave. So. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THAT RICHARD GOE BE REAPPOINTED TO POSITION #5 ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Council Ekberg requested that background information on the applicants be included in the agenda packet in the future. *MOTION CARRIED. Wendy Morgan, 15144 65th Ave. So., President of the Tukwila Historical Society, reported on the progress of the history book. She is currently doing a marketing plan for sales. To -date pre publication sales have reached 100. Research volunteers are still needed. a. Approval of Minutes: 1 /15 /90-- Regular Meeting b. Approval of Vouchers General Fund $85,221.65 City Street 43,851.80 Arterial Street 72.64 Fire Equipment Cum. Reserve(107) 0.0 Land Acq., Building, Dev. 832.27 Water Fund 2,902.57 Sewer Fund 743.77 Water/Sewer Construction 1,188.77 Foster Golf Course 3,879.17 Surface Water 1,573.21 Equipment Rental 6,999.49 Firemen's Pension 1,945.20 TOTAL $149,210.54 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMI TI'ED.* Councilman Rants requested the vouchers be withdrawn from approval and considered under item 10g. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen opened the Public Hearing at 8:48 p.m. and.as requested by Dandy's, asked for a continuance to February 20, 1990. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 20, 1990. MOTION CARRIED WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Councilman Duffle noted that he voted against the motion because he will not be in attendance at the February 20th meeting. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE STREET VACATION REQUEST BE APPROVED WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE PROPERTY BE DECLARED UNUSABLE TO THE CITY.* Councilman Robertson, Chairman of the Transportation Committee, reported that the subject piece of property was deeded to the state when I -5 was under construction. The state never used the property and Mr. Thomson has his garage built on the corner of the site. There is essentially no use at all to the City; it has no real benefit as open space. It makes no sense not to give it back to him. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 4 Thomson Street Vacation Request (con't) Resolution No. 1131 Approving the Cascade View Annexation Area NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 1132 Increasing Change Funds and Repealing Resolution No.1103. Budget Transfer Motion to Provide Additional Funding for Sewer Capital Project $`i 1�1 Reimbursements in the Water/ Sewer Construction Fund. Resolution No. 1133 Designating Public Works Director to Serve on the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee *MOTION CARRIED. 7 3 Councilman Rants stated that it was the unanimous decision of the Transportation Committee to bring the request back to Council for approval. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen read a Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, approving the proposed Cascade View annexation area as modified by the King County Boundary Review Board by the election method and requesting an election date. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1131 BE APPROVED AS READ.* Rick Beeler reported that the Boundary Review Board left out a triangular piece of commercial property located at the southwest corner of So. 152nd Street and Pacific Highway South. The BRB excluded that piece in order to let the property owner decide whether or not to come into Tukwila. The protection of this property would go to the county. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Hard read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, increasing the change funds and repealing Resolution No. 1103. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1132 BE APPROVED AS READ.* City Administrator John McFarland explained that the purpose of the resolution was to add a change fund at Fire Station #51 for handling fire permits, which was recommended by the state auditor's office, and to increase the Golf Course Change Fund to provide for adequate change during the weekends. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE A BUDGET TRANSFER FOR THE SEWER FUND AS DESCRIBED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Hard read a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, designating the Public Works Director as representative or City Engineer as alternate to serve on the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1133 BE APPROVED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 5 Acceptance of Emergency Emergency Roadway Embankment Repairs by Rodarte Construction Acceptance of Dike/Trail Easement from Seagate Development Acceptance of Proposed Public Sidewalk/Trail/ Water Main/Storm Drainage Infrastructure by Fairway Center MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE EMERGENCY ROADWAY EMBANKMENT PROJECT AS COMPLETED BY RODARTE CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE. Councilman Duffle noted that Public Works Director Ross Earnst had assured him the contractor did a good job on the project and that the work held up during the washout on 42nd. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY EKBERG, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE DIKE/TRAIL EASEMENTS FROM SEAGATE DEVELOPMENT ON EAST MARGINAL WAY SO.* Councilman Robertson questioned the designation of Surface Water as the funding source for operation and maintenance of the dike /trail easements. Ross Earnst explained that it was more appropriate for Parks to maintain the trail; however, the maintenance of the easements, if any, would come out of the Surface Water fund. Councilman Lawrence asked if the City ever required stabilization of the riverbank easements that are given to the City Ross Earnst answered that if we suspect that there are areas of the riverbank that need armoring, we request that a study be done by the developer, and if needed, the armoring be done. Mr. Lawrence stated that it appeared the lower portion of the riverbank near the water is hardpan and seem fairly stable; however, the part where the dike is located does not look all that stable, and parts of it have sloughed already. He added that he did not think this was a serious problem. Mr. Earnst Earnst stated that he would take a look at the area. Councilman Ekberg noted that the declaration of easement was signed in November of 1989. The damage referred to by Councilman Lawrence occurred after the flooding in January. Councilman Robertson inquired whether there was a great enough concern to warrant postponing the acceptance of the easement until after the area was inspected. Mr. Earnst responded that we generally would not go back and ask the property owner to repair the area. If it hadn't happened before we had accepted it, we wouldn't have him repairing it. He stated that this is a normal repair of the river bank that either the county or the City would end up doing whether the property owner was involved or not. It may be that something that is not serious enough that a repair would be needed right now. We'll let it stabilize itself. Councilman Lawrence questioned the language in the easement and asked it this was standard language. Mr. Earnst responded that the document had been reviewed by the attorney and staff members and that he was confident that there was nothing unusual in the language. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFLE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE PROPOSED PUBLIC SIDEWALK/TRAIL/WATER MAIN/STORM DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE BY FAIRWAY CENTER BE ACCEPTED.* Councilman Lawrence asked if, in the future, we would have an easement along the Fairway Center river bank. Mr. Earnst responded that the City already has that easement. *MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 6 Acceptance of Vouchers REPORTS Report on Human Services Plan z Councilman Rants commented on two vouchers that he felt were extremely high. MOVED BY RANTS, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMI'T'TED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor VanDusen stated that Dan Saul had donated some coi to the City. They are a traditional Japanese fish and are now at home in our pond. Council President Hernandez noted that she had received a request from the South Central School Board for a joint meeting with the Council to discuss general issues of mutual concern. Discussion followed on time and place. Council President Hernandez suggested inviting Boards and Commissions members to attend the February 26 C.O.W. meeting and asking Warren Wing to present his slides at that meeting. Councilman Moriwaki reported that Childcare Resource and Referral funding and grants are going well. To date there are three childcare resource sites operating. John McFarland reported that he and Lucy Lauterbach have been working on a Human Services Plan for the City. They have put together a three phase program which would initiate the program now. Phase I would include: the development of a human services policy, a human services plan, a human services needs assessment based on current and projected demands, identification of existing human services provider groups, and a human services operations manual. To accomplish this goal, a human services consultant is needed to do data collection, find out who the interested community groups, individuals, and agencies are, to formulate a needs assessment questionnaire, to research existing data which includes demographics, existing service agencies, and to compile and document a comprehensive needs review. Phase II would include actual policy development; drafting a human services policy statement for review and approval by the administration and Council, putting together an advisory commission that would be a private /public partnership who would be able to administer private donations to a human services program. To put together criteria for funding, for agencies to come to the City, i.e., DAWN, RAYS, etc. We would pull together a human services plan to include the consortium of private /public partnership and then bring the plan to the Council for final approval. Phase III would include plan administration; to acquaint organizations with what services are available, how to access those services, to provide providers with contacts on how they can access us, to write the 1991 budget in conjunction with the advisory commission, to prepare the operations manual, and to review the funding requests from the outside groups. The initiation and end date for this project has been set now through September 30. It will involve working closely with the Community Affairs and Parks Committee and many community based agencies as well as individuals, business leaders, recreation groups, and other social groups. Wendy Morgan, who is knowledgeable about the community, has agreed to apply for status as a consultant for this program. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CITY PROCEED WITH THE HUMAN SERVICES PLAN. MOTION CARRIED. Minutes Regular Meeting February 5, 1990 Page 7 Council /Administration Retreat The following dates have been set aside for the Council/Administration Retreat: the evening of Friday, March 16, and Saturday, March 17 at the Captain Whidbey Inn, Whidbey Island. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY RANTS, THAT THE 10:00 p.m. MEETING BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. tip Gary L. Van Dusen, Mayor Cantu, Deputy City Clerk -J (q-,2