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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 26, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT MABEL J. HARRIS, JOE H. DUFFIE, MARILYN G. STOKNES (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Review of City's Affirmative Action Pro- gram. PUBLIC HEARING date. 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 at 7:25 p.m. 0 oS Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, John Colgrove (City Attorney), Ron Cameron (City Engineer), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), John McFarland (City Administrator), Ron Waldner (Police Chief), Viki Witschger (Personnel Officer). Viki Witschger, Personnel Officer, reviewed the City's Affirmative Action Program. She explained the difference between EEO and Affirmative Action, stating the EEO provides for nondiscrimina- tion in hiring in accordance with Title VII and Affirmative Action promotes the hiring of minorities and women in non traditional jobs. In the City of Tukwila Resolution #365 established the affirmative action program in 1973. Affirmative action has been a concern of City administration. Ms. Witschger, with an over- head projector, showed the efforts the City has made in this respect. Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would like to have copies of the report made by Ms. Witschger distributed to Councilmembers so they could made a close review of the reports and charts. Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would like to see more advertising done in minority publications so minorities could be aware of job openings. A concentrated effort should be made to reach minorities. Police Chief Waldron stated in the recent hirings in the Police Department every effort has been made to reach minorities and women. One female was hired as an experienced police officer. Jobs were offered to other minorities but the job offers were rejected. Councilmember Harris stated the City Council is a group with mixed ethnic backgrounds and it is pleasing that advancement is being made in the hiring for the City. Formation of a Storm Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, introduced Joan Lee and Surface Water Utility, Dicksy Scott, consultants for CCA, who were present to explain adopt plan, estab. the formation and adoption of the storm and surface water utility. dedicated storm utility fund w /authority to Joan Lee used flip charts to explain the formation of the storm estab. rates at later and surface water utility which is required by State and federal regulations. Dicksy Scott explained the ordinance that will be presented to the Council for approval at a later date. Council President Stoknes OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:20 p.m. Robert Sheehan, 4522 133rd, Tukwila, stated he was required to put in a water retention system costing $35,000. He asked what allowance he would get for the money he has spent? Dicksy Scott stated a decision has not been made as to the allowances that would be made. Paul Willoughby, 17000 53rd, stated he would like to hear more about the utility and the fund. Councilmember Moriwaki replied it is required by federal and State clean water statutes. It is better for municipalities to have a utility developed before we are required to by the federal government. In Tukwila we have a lot of pavement and we will be required to take care of the pollution. The cost will be anproximately $25 $35 ner single family residence. Commercial property will have to pay much more. When the monies are collected TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 26, 1989 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Contd. Formation of a Storm Surface Water Utility, adopt plan, estab. dedicated storm utility fund w /authority to estab. rates at later date contd. RECESS 9:00 9:15 P.M. 3a they will be used in Tukwila and will be spent for the formation of the storm and surface water utility. Anita Dias, METRO, read a paper on water quality and quantity. David Morgan, audience, stated there is a question of accounta- bility. How will the funds be raised, what will the personal cost be and will it be monthly or yearly? Prior to annexation Tukwila was mainly apartments and condominiums what will they pay or will single family residences be stuck with the bill? Will the State pay any of the cost? What about homes on septic tanks, what will they pay? Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, replied that funding for the water utility will come from the fees paid by property owners as a flat fee for single family property owners; LID's will be used to fund major construction. Septic tanks will be a separate issue. King County Public Health will inspect septic tanks if there are complaints. Scott Nangle, 14140 56th Avenue South, Tukwila, stated it will likely be a flat rate for single family and a square foot rate for commercial industry. Surface water utility is necessary but it seems it should be part of basics that should be furnished and should not be part of the basic property tax. Howard Seder, 14903 Interurban Avenue South, stated the bill for handling surface water has to be dealt with. Other properties drain into our drains, rents will have to go up again to pay for this tax. It will affect senior citizens and those on limited incomes. Bob Shoemaker, 4520 South 154th, Tukwila, asked how the utilities will be managed and will there be a cost for the management? Dicksy Scott, consultant, answered that the Director of Public Works has been named in the ordinance as the manager. Ross Earnst, Director of Public Works, stated the City Council adopts the plan and water surface utility. Public Works will bring forth a comprehensive plan and issue permits. Those who recently annexed into the City will get a refund on a portion of the fee from the County. Bob Scoffield, audience, stated he agreed with the concept. Homes are more important to people than the commercial. The drains collect silts and the community pays to have this removed. The parking lots are swept twice weekly to prevent silts in the drains. The retention system in the commercial area is different than for homes. The allocation of cost should be equitable. Joan Lee, consultant, stated this is a educational process for all the rates are unknown at this time. Councilmembers agreed that storm water and surface water needs to be taken care of. The need is evident. Since the freeways bring in commerce the Department of Transportation will subsidize part of the cost. Dee Westergard, 14720 59th South, Tukwila, stated the more development we have the more property will be covered by cement. COUNCIL PRESIDENT STOKNES CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 9:00 P.M. Council President Stoknes called for a ten minutes recess. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order at 9:15 p.m. with Councilmembers present as previously listed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES June 26, 1989 Page 3 SPECIAL ISSUES Prop. Ord. implement- ing portion of Compr. Land Use Policy Plan relating to storm surface water. Disc. on request by S. Central Schl. Dist. for City provide part- ial funding for Early Childhood Educ. Assistance Program. REPORTS Mayor City Council ADJOURNMENT 10:20 P.M. o MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Hernandez explained the School District has a grant that will partially pay for the program in 1990. The South Central School District has requested the City help fund the program in the amount of $21,000. The Councilmembers concurred in the need for the program and the fact that it is a good start in City /School joint ventures. Mayor Van Dusen stated there is a tremendous social need for the program. The City has a deficit in the budget for the first time in a number of years. There are basic services that must be provided to the citizens. The City will have to look carefully at long term commitments. He agreed that if this is a priority with the Council he supports the program. Dee Westergard, audience, stated when the City partially funds a grant we may eventually carry the entire load as the grant may not continue to provide necessary funds. Councilmember Moriwaki stated this is just $5 per day for each child. This expenditure will be a year by year decision. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO INDICATE THE CITY'S INTENTION TO FUND THIS PROGRAM FOR TWO YEARS. MOTION CARRIED. Disc. on use of Tukw. Councilmember Hernandez stated the School District has determined Comm. Center by So. they can get along with one room rather the three originally Central School Dist. requested. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, felt many of the recreation programs would be jeopardized if more than one room was provided. It was the consensus of the Councilmembers that the City can provide the one room to be used by the South Central School District. Mayor Van Dusen suggested the Regular Meeting of the Council on July 3 be cancelled and a Special Meeting be held prior to the Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 10, 1989. John McFarland, City Administrator, reported the budget schedule will be presented at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on July 10. There will be a questionnaire for the public but it will not be ready for this meeting on July 10. Mayor Van Dusen reported the fountain at the entrance to the City Hall will be turned off on June 30. A drain is being put in and some other changes are being made. It will be off for approximately one week. Councilmember Hernandez reported the golf carts are completed. Council will be asked to accept them as completed. Councilmember Moriwaki reported LID 32 was accepted. North Hills project came under Phase I but Phase II will be very expensive. Council President Stoknes adjourned the Committee of the Whole Meeting. A l Marilyn G. o knes, Counci Nor`ma Booher, Recording Secretary