HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 13, 1988 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
City Hall
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER Councilmember Joe Duffie called the Committee of the Whole Meeting
to order in the absence of Council President Harris.
COUNCIL MEMBERS JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, MARILYN G. STOKNES, JOAN HERNANDEZ,
PRESENT DENNIS L. ROBERTSON, CLARENCE B. MORIWAKI.
STAFF MEMBERS
SPECIAL ISSUES
Prop. Water Rate
Increase.
REPORTS
Mayor
Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), John Cosgrove (City Attorney), Alan
Doerschel (Finance Director), Ross Earnst (Public Works Director),
Ted Freemire (Superintendent of Maintenance), Ronald Hardner
(Police Chief).
Councilmember Moriwaki stated the proposed water rate increase
has been discussed in the Utilities Committee. The increase is
justified and fair. There has been discussion also about a split
rate higher in summer and lower in the winter months. In the
committee two members were in favor of a split (summer) rate
plan.
Ted Freemire, Superintendent of Maintenance, stated June, July and
August are high water consumption months. The City is charged a
surcharge by Seattle for the excess water that we use. The
proposed increase for single family will be from 80 cents to
85 cents; for multi family from 80 cents to 85 cents; for commercial
industrial from 99 cents to $1.12.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY HERNANDEZ, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Van Dusen suggested that staff work with the Utilities
Committee presenting information on the split rate increase so it
can be presented at the Regular Meeting.
Budget Project Mayor Van Dusen explained the tentative schedule. Administration
Calendar for Remainder will work with the Legislative Coordinator and the Council President
of 1988. on definite dates and how the projects are progressing.
Mayor Van Dusen stated the BRB meeting on the Fire District #1
annexation will be on Thursday, June 16 at Foster High School.
We should plan ahead how to address the 16th Avenue Bridge. The
costs for the bridge have been estimated to be $30 million. The
staff in its presentation can recommend that the bridge stay in the
County or go to Seattle because the majority of the traffic enters
the City of Seattle. The bridge benefits the City of Seattle.
If the City does not come forth with some plan the BRB may do
something detrimental to the annexation.
Mayor Van Dusen suggested approaching Tim Hill for an interlocal
agreement to delay the vote. Another consideration is request
the BRB to delay consideration so we can resolve with the region
and coordinate what the choices may be. It would be put off until
February.
Rick Beeler, Planning Director, stated the City of Seattle wants to
get rid of the bridge. It requires too much maintenance that is
costly.
Mayor Van Dusen suggested the City tell the BRB at the Thursday
meeting that we are trying to negotiate on the bridge.
Rick Beeler, Planning Director, drew the boundaries of the proposed
annexation of Fire District #1 and showed the location of the 16th
Avenue bridge.
Councilmember Moriwaki stated he would have trouble suggesting an
annexation with the bridge in it. It does not belong in the
annexation.
Councilmember Hernandez suggested the City try to negotiate with
Tim Hill.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
June 13, 1988
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REPORTS Contd.
Mayor Mayor Van Dusen reported he has been appointed to the King County
2000 Committee.
Community Affairs Chairman Duffie reported on the status of items in that committee.
Parks Committee
Utilities Committee Chairman Stoknes stated there is a draft proposal on waste that
will be available for review very soon.
Finance and Safety Chairman Hernandez reported they have nothing on their agenda at
this time.
Staff Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated the annual report draft is
complete and will be distributed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE COUNCIL GO
9:20 P.M. INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THIRTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS A PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
9:50 P.M.
Chairman Duffie adjourned the Executive Session and the Committee
of the Whole Meeting.
Norma Booher, Recording Secretary