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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-12 Committee of the Whole MinutesMARCH 12, 1990 7:45 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIALS Amend Agenda SPECIAL ISSUES Discussion and presentation on Ordinance relating to solid waste management. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 6)z/5 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES 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 GOLGROVE, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; RICK BEELER, Director, Department of Community Development; VERN UMETSU, Associate Planner, Department of Community Development. Councilmember Robertson moved to amend the agenda by adding "2c," AN ORDINANCE RECREATING THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT ITEM 2c BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA. Rebecca Fox, Associate Planner, Department of Community Development, stated that King County has prepared a county- wide solid waste management plan as part of its long -term interlocal agreement with Suburban Cities. Tukwila and other participating suburban cities are now required to adopt the document prior to April 11, 1990. Ms. Fox commented that the Plan has been prepared with much active involvement by the Suburban Cities Association, and has that group's approval. Ms. Fox then introduced special guests who presented a background slide show, and availed themselves to questions about King County's Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan: Jackie Kirn, Comprehensive Solid Waste Manager; Susan Gulick, Recycling Waste Reduction Manager; Signe Gilson, Staff, Interlocal Solid Waste Forum. Ms. Kirn introduced the Solid Waste Plan Executive Summary and discussed the new solid waste directions, purpose, changing authorities, roles and responsibilities and imple- mentation of the plan. A slide show was presented to enhance the briefing. Ms. Gulick briefly gave and overview of the City's and County's responsibilities that are outlined in the Solid Waste Plan. She stated that basically the Solid Waste Goal was adopted in response to a resistant on the part of the public for incineration facilities. Councilmember Moriwaki posed the question that after reviewing the Solid Waste Document there was no mention of government playing a major role in this undertaking. Ms. Gulick commented that there is a requirement in the plan that local government, both city and the county, must adopt procurement ordinances which basically will set the example and require government to purchase goods to the extent prac- tical that are made from recycled products. Councilmember Lawrence commented that the local transfer stations are inadequate to meet our needs if we adopt this plan. The Plan says King County will upgrade these sites, the question is when? Ms Gulick responded by saying King County is in the process of trying to obtain the necessary permits to expand the use of local transfer stations, and expected to be in place later on this year. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 12, 1990 Page 2 Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan (Con't) Proposed Ordinance adopting the Solid Waste Management Plan. Briefing on Multi Family Study. Management An ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, relating to Solid Waste Management, adopting King County's Solid Waste Management Plan, and determining that King County shall not exercise any powers regarding the levels and types of solid waste service for any aspect of solid waste handling in the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING KING COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BE MOVED TO THE MARCH 19, 1990 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Umetsu briefed the City Council on the status of the pro- ject to revise the design standards for multiple family development, and reviewed the anticipated timeline for completion of the project. The draft of this effort had been overseen primarily by a focus group. Councilmember Robertson expressed his concerns that the City Council has not been included in the draft stages of this project. Councilmember Lawrence inquired who's overseeing the focus group. It appears that this group is overseeing themselves. The very people you're going to be regulating seem to be getting first crack at the report. Mr. Umetsu stated the draft is reviewed by the public sector planners who are in the Department of Community Development and that this department has a fairly good understanding of the process. Councilmember Robertson noted that this was a Council ini- tiative yet the Council has been consulted only twice: at the very beginning (when the Council launched the initiative); and at the very end when the Planning Commission is making a recommendation. Before considering this ini- tiative, the Council would like to review three items: 1) What was initially given to the Consultant (the contract); 2) Copies of the report; and, 3) Copies of whatever minutes were taken at the Focus Group meetings. Councilmember Lawrence stated that in addition to the above items, the Council would like copies of any draft copies the Focus Group receive, that the two meetings be held in the evenings or late afternoon and Council be notified in case a councilmember wanted to sit in on the meeting. Rick Beeler, Director, Department Community Development, com- mented that he would make every effort to accommodate the City Council by getting all the information to the Council, Planning Commission and the public in a timely enough manner so that all may the opportuntiy for input. Councilmember Ekberg commented that following the routine procedures for matters such as these will allow for a more effective and accountable process. Council President Hernandez suggested that this item be for- warded to the next Committee of The Whole meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 12, 1990 Page 3 Councilmember Robertson's ideas are as follows: An Ordinance Recreating Councilmember Robertson clarified that this draft ordinance Tukwila Planning is just a format. He'd rather refer to it as ideas. He is Commission (Can't) not proposing this ordinance at this point. 1. Instead of five members being residents and two members being from the business community, have all seven members be city residents. 2. Our city is larger now and we have no shortage of volunteers. 3. The Planning Commission is preparation for serving on the City Council. It's a groundfloor education on city government. 4. Most other cities limit members to residents only. The term is entirely too long, now being six years with no limit on number of terms. He proposes three years and two consecutive terms. Councilmember Duffie commented that this is a voluntary appointment and a member should be able to serve in an unli- mited capacity. The council position is a paid position with no limitation on terms served; but, yet we want to dictate to a volunteer, who is not paid, the length of time and terms should be served Councilmember Lawrence stated that limiting the term to three years from six years may be a little heavy- handed. Four years sound better. Councilmember Moriwaki commented that he strongly believes that the members should all be residents, and that a three year term is reasonable. City Administrator McFarland stated that this was a signifi- cant issue and had been placed on the agenda with little or no advance notice, and the Mayor is out of town, suggested that further deliberation on this issue be postponed until the Mayor returns. This would allow the Mayor the oppor- tunity to participate in the discussion with the Council since the Mayor is, by law, the individual who is charged with appointing members to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Moriwaki stated that these were only discussions, nothing would be passed tonight, and suggested that the discussions continue. Councilmember Duffie, as a courtesy to the Mayor, made a motion to postpose discussions until such time as the Mayor could be present. Motion denied. Councilmember Duffie continued his input since the motion died and commented that to limit the members on the Planning Commission to residents only would be a slap in the face to the business community because the business community is the backbone of the City. Councilmember Robertson stated that next to the City Council the Planning Commission is the most influential body in the City of Tukwila, and may be even more influential, and that the decisions where we can get enough citizens to participate should be reserved for the people that are citizens. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 12, 1990 Page 4 An Ordinance recreating the Tukwila Planning Commission (Con't). REPORTS Councilmember Rants stated that the Planning Commission should consist of residents of the City. A businessman who is a resident of the City is also acceptable as long as he has a commitment to the City. It's no reflection on the present Planning Commission, for they have done a fine job. But, the City has changed and the Planning Commission needs to reflect that. Councilmember Ekberg commented that he supports the concept of members being residents. Regarding terms of office he feels three years is appropriate, and two consecutive terms in the same position. Council President Hernandez likes the idea of five residents and two members from the business community. This would maintain the balance that we have today. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER RANTS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE DISCUSSION BE POSTPONE. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator McFarland informed the Council that the approximate date for moving into the 6300 building (next door) is two weeks, and that the proposal from Bank and Office Interiors for furnishing the leased space has been received. The proposal includes furnishings for thirty -one work sta- tions, three conference rooms, and several common areas. The total cost is $79,408.61 and includes installation and tax. The cost per work station of approximately $2,300 is con- sidered to be economical. Cost normally run between $2,000 and $5,000 per station. The 1990 budgeted amount was $50,000. It is requested that the Council authorize approval of the proposal from Bank and Office Interiors with an appropriate adjustment to the budget through a budget transfer amendment, to be presented at a later date. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTSON, AND SECONDED BY DUFFIE THAT THE BUDGET TRANSFER AMENDMENT BE ACCEPTED. MOTION CARRIED. City Administrator McFarland stated that a Scoping Committee has been formed and includes staff members who have worked on a draft Scope of Work for facilities study. It appears the church community has shown a very positive interest in forming a data force and it is hoped that they will favor working with the executive committee which will possibly be formed in phase four of this study. Councilmember Duffie reported that his trip to D.C. to attend the National League of Cities Conference was very rewarding. D.C. had a lot to say about the State of Washington's Recycling Plan, that we are number one in recycling. The sessions were quite informative. Handouts were brought back and available for those interested. Councilmember Robertson announced that the Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday, 3/13/90 at 6:30 p.m., but that there is a possibility the meeting time will change for the next six weeks. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 12, 1990 Page 5 REPORTS (Con't) ADJOURNMENT 10:45 p.m. (260 Council President Hernandez reported that she attended the SeaTac Community's Task Force meeting last Friday and the Guest speaker was a representative for the Good -Will Games. Flyers and brochures will be shared with the Council at a later date. The topic of discussion was the banners that were going to be hung along Highway 99. The question was posed to the Council, do we want to purchase Good -Will Games banners for the City of Tukwila, but was forwarded to the Community Affairs Parks Committee for discussion. Councilmember Moriwaki reported on a couple of items discussed at the Community Affairs Parks meeting (3/12/9): the Open Space Bond; and a hazardous area near Thorndyke (between 140th 150th), a walkway that the kids use and call it the rocky -road. It's a right -of -way that was never completed. Would like to see action taken on this item as soon as possible. Councilmember Ekberg reported that the Finance Committee discussed a possible amendment to the fire hydrant ordinance, and underground tanks. Recommendations from Fire Chief are forthcoming. No action has been taken on these items. Councilmember Rants passed out information on the New Tax Revenue. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY LAWRENCE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 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