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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-28 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust 28, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Adele Scott re Cascade View Zoning SPECIAL ISSUES Discussion on Cascade View Annexation. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Stoknes called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:06 Q.M. JOE H. DUFFIE, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT) JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. p3 Adele Scott, 13020 34th, stated she would like to speak regarding zoning for the Cascade View annexation area. She stated she had contacted many residents in the annexation area and they have come to this meeting. It was the consensus of the City Councilmembers to have Ms. Scott read the prepared letter, although a public hearing on the zoning and annexation will be held on September 11 and October 16 after the Council has made the decision on accepting the annexation petition. Ms. Scott read a letter addressing the City Council and members of the Task Force to zone the annexation area as single family residential. She stated she has 117 signatures of citizens in the area who have requested this zoning. She asked that the Council review the Planning Commission recommendation. Councilmember Robertson stated the Council has the Planning Commission recommendation but the City Council will make the decision as to whether or not they will accept the annexation petition. This will be the purpose of the public hearings. Their study of the issue has just started. Council President Stoknes stated the Councilmembers will meet prior to the public hearing and tour the annexation area so they will be able make a decision. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CASCADE VIEW ANNEXATION BE DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Rick Beeler, Planning Director, presented background information on the Cascade View annexation area. He presented the fiscal impact analysis revisions. He stated public hearings would be held on September 11 and October 16. A pre- annexation package will be available to City Councilmembers on September 7 or earlier. Mayor Van Dusen stated the City has learned much from the prior annexations. The City wants to serve the area to the best of its ability and make sure all citizens receive prompt service. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated in the financial analysis an attempt has been made to match the costs. Cost overruns have occurred this has not been the fault of the annexations but all of the things have added up. Most annexations do not make money. Councilmember Hernandez asked for a clarification on the police calls for service in the area. Police Chief Waldner stated the figure of 8,000 calls is for a three month Period. Most of the calls were coming from the area south of 128th. Chief Waldner stated it would be easier and less complicated to police the area with one jurisdiction than it is now with two jurisdictions. Councilmember Robertsor/i t annexation is accepted there will be a need for 6 additional police officers plus other personnel. There should be more emphasis on social work and planning. The citizens will have to help. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES August 28, 1989 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES CONTD. Disc. on Cascade View Annexation contd. RECESS 8:35 8:50 P.M. SPECIAL ISSUES CONTD. Report on Recycling Program Update on Surface Water Utility. REPORTS Mayor Community Affairs MISCELLANEOUS Sales Solicitying EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:45 10:10 P.M. 3 A lady in the audience stated that during the last year block watches in the annexation area have been increased. The neighbor- hoods are changing. A citizen in the audience stated there are increased calls for police because the people want to get rid of the crime and the only way to do it is to notify the police so action can be taken. It was the consensus of the City Councilmembers that a resolution on whether or not to accept the Cascade View petition for annexation be on the agenda of the next Regular Meeting of the Council on September 5, 1989. If the petition is accepted the public hearings will be held on September 11 and October 16. Council President Stoknes declared a 5- minute recess. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Stoknes with Councilmembers present as previously listed. Rebecca Fox, Associate Planner, presented an update on the City's recycling program. She stated the City received $20,000 grant from King County to set up the recycling program. Craig Bennet, consultant, presented slides that showed the results of the recycling program that was started in May 1989. The glass and metal recyclables stay in the City; the paper is exported. The next briefing will be in late September or October. The Council will be asked to select a preferred option on the recycling program. Councilmember Moriwaki urged all citizens to buy recycled products. COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTSON LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:10 P.M. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, presented an update on the Surface Water Utility. It is proposed to charge properties by categories of impervious surface. Councilmember Hernandez asked how other cities are charging? Ross Earnst stated that Seattle and King County are charging an annual fee twice a year or it can be paid at one time as property tax is done. Mayor Van Dusen stated a public auction of City surplus will be held on September 16. Mayor Van Dusen stated he has received a letter commending the first aid that was given to an accident victim by Firefighter Marty Grisham. Councilmember Hernandez suggested a commendation perhaps in the form of a resolution should be adopted commending the employees for the recycling that has been done. Councilmember Duffie stated he has received complaints from citizens that sales soliciting is being done in the City. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL LITIGATION SETTLEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES August 28, 1989 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT 10:10 P.M. Council President Stoknes adjourned the Committee of the Whole Meeting. i 0 Marilyn G. oknes, Council President D a_ No!pa Booher, Recording Secretary o33y'