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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesSeptember 11, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Golf Course Greens PUBLIC HEARINGS Pre annexation zoning comprehensive plan designations for Cascade View annex- ation area. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MINUTES Council President Stoknes called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Mayor Gary Van Dusen, Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), John Colgrove (City Attorney), Alan Doerschel (Finance Director), Jack Pace (Senior Planner), Vernon Umetsu (Associate Planner), Don Williams (Parks and Recreation Director). A gentleman in the audience stated the greensat Foster Golf Links are not being maintained properly and golfers are going elsewhere to play. Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner, presented background information on the proposed annexation area. He stated the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing to establish the comprehensive plan map and pre- annexation zoning map designations for the Casecade View annexation area. COUNCIL PRESIDENT STOKNES OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:08 P.M. David Livermore, 13212 31st Avenue South, stated he was chairman of the Task Force. The Task Force arrived at a consensus on the zoning that would be desirable. They would like parcels 6 and 8 changed and have it remain single family. Leroy Alsop, 14410 Military Road, stated he is surrounded by high density. He would like the little triangle left commercial. Adele Scott, 13020 34th Avenue South, stated she was on the Task Force. On Sites 6 and 8 it was recommended single family. Most of the neighborhood would like it to be single family. One hundred and seventeen signatures were obtained in favor of single family zoning. It was felt the Planning Commission ignored the desires of the oeonle in the area. The Task Force included about twenty -eight members. Bernardo Salle, 5611 S. Ryan Street, stated he was owner of Sites 6 and 8. Site 8 was zoned by King County as commercial several years ago. He bought the Property with that zoning. He has invested a lot of money in the property for a four -Flex. It is not an ideal spot for single family residences. The zoning of the Task Force gives him duplex zoning. He does not know why they picked on those two Pieces of property. The Superior Court says if property is downzoned the property owner will be reimbursed. He stated he would like another piece of property to be reviewed, 14005 37th Avenue South. It is across the street from the multi family on 37th and next to the Lutheran Church. He would like that zoned P -0. Richard Simpson, 13832 37th, stated 37th and 140th is next to the Church, but single family is on all four sides except for a four- plex.. If Site #6 is made multi family it will impact the traffic. Ron Preen, 3116 South 133rd, stated he lives across the street from a rental and it is a busy street. The rentals are not kept un by the tenants. If an area is multi family it is a block lost to a neighborhood. The neighborhood is tired of "junk" rentals. Vernon Umetsu, Associate Planner, entered as Exhibit 1 a letter from Robert L. Boe, 13514 35th Avenue South. The letter was read and Mr. Boe stated he was extremely disturbed at the ruling set down by the planning Commission. The Task Force spent hours on the project and everyone wanted the area zoned single family. The Planning Commission ignored this petition and wanted it zoned for other than what the people wanted. It is honed the City Council will respect the wishes of the People. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES September 11, 1989 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Contd. Pre- annexation zoning comprehensive plan designations for Cascade View annex- ation area contd. RECESS 7:55 8:00 P.M. Use of $65,387 in 1990 CDB Grant Funds. SPECIAL ISSUES King County Land Transfer Proposal Bernardo Salle, 5611 S. Ryon Street, stated the people seem to forget three schools have been closed in the area. Cascade is again open. The north Riverton area on the east side is going througl industrial development, A &W Root Beer, a gas station and a shopping complex are going in. This will all generate traffic. This will all be detrimental to single family zoning. A lady in the audience, stated she lives at 13057 34th Avenue South, and has been living there for 12 13 years. It is a single family community and the residents there would like to keep it that way. Bringing in apartments and four- nlexes is not what the neighborhood wants. It is hoped when the area becomes part of Tukwila the City will show interest in the community. Tenants who rent and live in apartments are transitory. Time and money have been invested in the homes in the area. She will likely move out if it becomes a "fringe area." There being no further comments, COUNCIL PRESIDENT STOKNES CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:47 P.M. The next public hearing on the matter will be on October 16. A decision will be made on the zoning and it is possible a workshop will he held in the interim. Council President called for a five minute recess. Council President Stoknes called the Committee of the Whole Meeting back to order with Councilmembers Present as previously listed. COUNCIL PRESIDENT STOKNES OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:00 P.M. Council President Stoknes read the list of prioritized items for desired funding: 1. Nutrition Coordinator /Senior Day Care Provider 2. Grants Coordinator (Plan. Admin. Sys.) 3. Handicapped Door Opener City Hall 4. Fire /Smoke Detector /Dead Bolt Locks Program 5. Electrical Underground Assistance 6. Amkus Rescue System (Pries open doors for rescue) 7. Foster Athletic Park Construction 8. Housing Repair Loan Program 9. A.M.P.L. Program 7,500 3,000 6,000 4,000 8,000 14,000 12,887 5,000 5,000 $65,387 Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, explained each of the above listed items. George Malina, audience, asked if the nutrition coordinator will be a licensed individual. answered Don Williams /the nutrition coordinator will not prescribe medication. A release will be asked from those served by the nutrition coordina- tor. Steve Lawrence, 4461 South 144th, asked if the handicapped door opener for City Hall in the amount of $6,000is really necessary. Couldn't a bell be out in at less expense and then someone could come and open the door for a handicapped person. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated a bell could not be heard. Research is being done to bring the cost on the door down. THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, COUNCIL PRESIDENT STOKNES CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:35 P.M. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO REFER THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen reported administration has received a proposal from King County administration to take over Southgate Park, Crestview Park, Allentown Park (as soon as possible); South Central Pool (July 1990) and Fort Dent Park (January 1991 with no CID TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES September 11: 1989 Page 3 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. King County Land Transfer Proposal contd. Discussion on Revenue Issues and Options REPORTS Mayor City Attorney monies required). 3 L.7 Mayor Van Dusen suggested the City not tie all together but review each item separately. Councilmember Harris stated the acquisition of Fort Dent would be a constant monitary drain. She suggested the City take the three neighborhood parks. The City would clean them up and improve the appearance. Councilmember Duffie agreed with Councilmember Harris. Fort Dent will always be in Proximity of Tukwila and available for citizens to use whether it is owned by the City or King County. Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would still like to see the City acquire Fort Dent so we would have control over it. The three parks are passive narks. They will require a lot of work as the County has not maintained them. Councilmember Robertson suggested a letter be sent to County administration stating Fort Dent and the South Central Pool will be considered when King County takes formal action on them and then they will be considered separately. The Council concurs in the acquisition of the three small parks as soon as Possible. John McFarland, City Administrator, stated the City would also want to communicate that any decision on the park and pool not be made until 1991. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, presented revenue generation alternativesand enhancements which would provide an opportunity to fund new Programs or existing programs if current revenue sources decline for any reason. There is no proposals to change or increase revenues at this time. The proposals are: Business and Occupation Tax (B Utility Taxes; Proposed New State Options (Streets); and Revenue Enhancements in Building, Zoning, Land Use Fees, Business Licenses; Other Fees would include gambling excise taxes, recreation program fees, false alarms, and miscellaneous permits and fees. The Golf Course, Water, Sewer, and Surface Water fees are not a part of this analysis. Councilmembers reviewed what surrounding cities are doing to generate needed revenue. Councilmember Moriwaki stated the City of Seattle charges by the hour in the Planning Department. Councilmemher Robertson stated he would like to see ordinances from about three cities on the utilities taxes. The best sources seem to be B &0 tax, utilities tax, and business license tax. This information should be obtained so it can be considered for the 1990 budget. Councilmember Hernandez stated she would think the City would have to he really desperate before some of the methods for generating money were used. Mayor Van Dusen reported and distributed new forms that will he used for handling complaints and inquiries. The Person making the contact will be contacted within forty -eight hours and advised that his inquiry is being worked on. City Attorney Colgrove reported a lawsuit in behalf of Mr. Halvorson has been served on the City. The Worldwide Video matter is still pending. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES September 11, 1989 Page 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:20 10:30 P.M. MOVED BY HERNANDEZ, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER LABOR NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT COUNCIL GO OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Stoknes adjourned the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Marilyn G. toknes, Council Noma Booher, Recording Secretary resident 0,3 e7(5---