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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesMarch 13, 1989 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ON KEY AGENDA ITEMS Kramer, Chin, Mayo presentation on Surface Water Mgrmt. Plan. SPECIAL ISSUES Info re criminal trespass. Info re narcotic abatement. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MI N U T E S Council President Stoknes called the 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. o -2 Steve Wagner, consultant from Kramer, Chin, and Mayo, reported on the process and schedule for planning a surface water plan. Mr. Wagner reviewed the proper sequence of planning should be documenting the need, devising the way to deal with the needs, and then deciding how to finance the program. He stated the study is about 80% complete. The consultant will make periodic reports to the Utilities Committee and to the entire City Council when it is desired. Prop. Ord. authorizing Councilmember Moriwaki explained the proposed ordinance. The arrest by police ordinance is to prevent violations of probation. A violator officers of persons signs, as a condition of release or probation, a document observed in violation that they will not loiter in a specified area between 11:00 a.m. of court ordered pro- and 6:00 a.m. or they can be arrested. This would prevent bation prostitutes or drug dealers from waiting in their usual hangouts while on probation or while awaiting a court appearance. MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Moriwaki explained the procedure would discourage people from loitering in a specified area by enabling police to arrest a trespasser if he /she is caught hanging out at the property more than once. The police would contract with the property owner to enforce criminal trespassing on his /her property at all hours. Once a violator was warned to stay away from an area he /she would sign a notice agreeing to such. If they were caught there again police could cite them for criminal trespass. Mayor Van Dusen explained this is an administrative action allowed by the State that the Council does not have to approve. The law allows the City to abate property which has been used for drug activity. If illegal drug activity is cited at a property, the property owner is notified he /she is responsible for cooperating with police to ensure drug activity doesn't recur. If the owner or manager then knowingly allows the property to be used for illegal drug activities the City could, through civil action, close and board up the house for a year. If it were an apartment unit the City could close the entire complex for a year. Update on status of Judy Stoloff, King County, discussed the interlocal agreement Interlocal Agreements for the transition of responsibilities in the Fire District #1 w /King County. annexation are. With respect to the Fire Department, Tukwila currently provides fire protection and emergency medical services to that area. The areas which were not part of the annexation will continue to contract with the City for these services. The portions of the agreement pertaining to roads and the 16th Avenue Bridge are nearly completed. Surface water management is in discussion. With respect to permits it has been determined that no outstanding issues exist in Fire District #1. King County is being authorized to continue processing existing permits on behalf of the City so the projects will not be subject to undue delay or uncertainty over standards. Permits not appearing on the list provided by the County to the City will be required to undergo review by the City prior to any decision as to which jurisdiction will handle the processing. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 13, 1989 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. Update on status of Interlocal agreements w /King County contd. Disc. on need to rebid No. Hill Reser- voir Project. Disc. on water pollu- tion control cmte. of METRO to disperse costs equally among ratepayers. Disc. on construction engineer services changing procedure City now uses. Disc. on issues scheduled for Council joint mtg. w /South Central School Board. Disc. on 1989 Council Work Plan. REPORTS City Council The transfer of park property from the County to the City will likely be accomplished through action which would surplus the property and transfer it to the City. This will be referenced in the agreement. Tukwila will assume law enforcement responsibilities for Fire District #1 upon date of March 31, 1989. Until that date the City will contract with the County police if the rates can be agreed upon. The items not covered in the interlocal agreement is wetlands, historic preservation and fair housing. Tukwila should adopt own policy. Councilmember Moriwaki explained the North Hill Reservoir Project has been temporarily stopped by amount and type of rock at site that needs to be removed. Administration will close out the current contract and rebid to excavate the rock and construct the reservoir. Costs will be higher due to extensive rock excavation. Councilmember Moriwaki explained the committee has recommended one way to make ratepayers share costs equally. This would be through a one -time connection charge to new developments to help pay for water quality facilities like secondary treatment and for expanding capacities to serve more people. At present current ratepayers are paying for all these costs. Councilmember Moriwaki stated the Utilities Committee has agreed that it is appropriate for the City to send a letter to ratepayers urging them to support State legislation to allow the connection charges. Councilmember Moriwaki explained the City has proposed hiring one firm to inspect all of the City's construction projects. The Transportation Committee approved hiring a firm to inspect two construction projects that are ready. Entranco has been selected for these two projects. If this arrangement works well after a review has been made on these projects a decision will be made as to whether or not they will be retained. The Mayor will negotiate a contract with the firm. The City Council /South Central School Board joint meeting is scheduled for 7:00 n.m. on March 27. The issues scheduled for discussion are: 1) Proposed new auditorium and possible City use of and participation in project; 2) Future of Foster Library including school district plans for land or building; 3) City and citizen use of school facilities, specifically concern about condition of school playing fields. A representative of Friends of the Library stated they met and they do not like the idea of the Foster Library combined with Foster High School. The matter will be discussed on March 27 when the City Council meets with the South Central School Board. Council President Stoknes stated the City needs to develop restrictions on steep slopes. Councilmember Duffle reported he has had signs printed regarding stray cats and there will be an article in the Hazelnut. Council President Stoknes stated she attended a Park Commission meeting and has requested copies of the Park Commission meetings be distributed to each Council member. Council President Stoknes stated a canoe trip is being planned to explore the amenities of the river. Councilmember Robertson suggested the zoning code deal with development on steep slopes and the development of an environmentally sensitive ordinance. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 13, 1989 Page 3 REPORTS Contd. City Attorney ADJOURNMENT 10:47 P.M. City Attorney Colgrove reported the suit filed by World Wide Video will have a hearing date soon. He will report to the Council on the matter. Council President Stoknes adjourned the Committee of the Whole Meeting. 4404- 02.44.4J NOr�? Booher, Recording Secretary