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Home My WebLink About1988-07-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 11, 1988 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT REPORTS Community Affairs and Parks Committee Finance Safety Mayor's Report Council President OTHERS LID 32, SC Pkwy. Sewer Report by Ross Earnst. SPECIAL ISSUES Riverton, Foster, Thorndyke Annexa- tion Resolutions. City Hall Die)? COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Harris called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI. Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, Rick Beeler (Planning Director), John Colgrove (City Attorney), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director), Lucy Lauterbach (Legislative Coordinator). Chairperson Duffie reported the Foster Park tennis court was discussed in committee. A budget transfer in the amount of $16,00 is needed. Chairperson Duffie reported the committee is working on an update of the open park plan. Chairperson Hernandez reported Police Chief Waldner has addressed the committee on the staff level that will be necessary if the proposed annexations are successful. There will be a need of eleven additional staff and the annexations may require a reorganiza- tion of the department. Utilities Committee Chairperson Stoknes reported the LID 32 bids have come in. METRO is requesting a rate increase. Kaiser Gateway has been accepted with the requirement that the bumpy holes be repaired before it's final acceptance. The consultant short list was discussed. Mayor Van Dusen reported a lawsuit has been filed against the City due to an accident at the rendering works. Mayor Van Dusen reported the NLC Association will hold their next conference in Boston. Mayor Van Dusen reported six candidates are being considered for the position of City Administrator. Council President Harris reported Tukwila Days are in session and many celebration events have been planned. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, reported on LID 32. Bids were received on June 30; low bid for Alternate A was $351,000. The engineer's estimate was $276,577. There is an excess of $49,000 of the benefits that will be received. The department will decide whether or not to rebid. The $49,000 cannot be charged to the participants; it would have to come out of utilities. Staff will look at what can be done to reduce the cost. If the City puts it out for rebid it will be one month behind schedule. Several bids were submitted. A report will be made at next Monday night's meeting. Rick Beeler, Planning Director, stated the Foster resolution should be removed from consideration at this time. There is a need for the resolutions to be filed this month so the 45 -day period can commence. There will be an August 15 hearing for zoning on Riverton. The City Council will be briefed and they will be given a tour of the area. The Foster resolution will be considered later. Mid -year Evaluation Council President Harris stated she felt the City Council is a good of Council Activities working team during the short time they have comprised the Council. She suggested the Councilmembers meet together with the Planning Commission so they will get to know one another. An effort to meet during the third or fourth week of August will be made. She asked for input from the Councilmembers on material to be discussed with the Planning Commission. An agenda will be prepared for a meeting to start at 6:00 p.m. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES July 11, 1988 Page 2 SPECIAL ISSUES Contd. Mid -year Evaluation Council President Harris stated a list has been submitted by of Council Activities Councilmember Stoknes addressing issues to be discussed with contd. the Planning Commission. MISCELLANEOUS Pond Property Councilmember Duffie requested information on development of the Pond property. Smoking Ordinance Merging of Tukwila /Sea -Tac Chamber of Commerce. Annexation Billboards ADJOURNMENT 9:15 P.M. Rick Beeler, Planning Director, stated a project has been submitted. Environmental concerns are being considered at this time. A decision will be made as to whether or not an EIS will be required. The hearing date will be August 25 at 7:00 p.m. //D Councilmember Robertson reported the County is considering an ordinance on smoking that will prohibit cigarettes being dispensed in vending machines. If it is passed he would like to see a similar one adopted by Tukwila. Council President Harris stated information has been received regarding the merging of the Tukwila /Sea -Tac Chamber of Commerce with the Greater Highline Chamber. This would result in diminished service to Tukwila. Councilmembers proposed a letter be sent to the Chamber objecting to the merger in a stern manner. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, stated he met with King County on the annexation of Fire District #1. There will be another meeting to go over issues to be negotiated. The major issue will be the King County Council and their attitude on an interlocal agreement. There will be the bridge issue and other transportation issues. Ross Earnst, Public Works Director, stated there will be a meeting next week with King County on the EIS hearing on the garbage burner. Suburban Cities has a technical committee and the City will submit comments. COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTSON LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. Councilperson Bauch stated he would like the subject of the billboards turned over to the City Attorney to see if the two billboards on Interurban can be removed. Council President Harris adjourned the meeting. Mabel J. Harr Council President Ndrma Booher, Recording Secretary