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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesJanuary 11, 1988 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Dennis Hidell, Arts Commission SPECIAL REPORTS Report on recycling programs available to Tukwila REPORTS Council President Council Members Councilmember Bauch stated he thought the City should pass a resolution stating the policy of the City and letting them know Tukwila wants to recycle. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Conf. Room #3 M I N U T E S Council President Harris called the Tukwila City Council 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. Dennis Hidell, Chairman of the Arts Commission, stated the Arts Commission has received a money figure on the concert grand piano they would like to purchase for the lobby of the City Hall. They have received a price of $10,039 plus tax on a Baldwin piano with a twenty -five year warranty. Councilmembers discussed their opinions as to whether or not the City should have a piano in the lobby. Council President Harris stated the piano would be something the citizens of the City would be buying with tax dollars. In a survey she made no other City in the area has a piano in the lobby. City Attorney Haney stated the Council must adopt a resolution showing a telephone survey has been made and the price is prevailing for similar quality pianos in the area. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORIWAKI, THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Gary Kiyonaga, Assistant Manager, of the Solid Waste Division of King County reported on the Waste /Reduction and Recycling Five -Year Plan. He introduced Ken Guy and Craig Benton, Lead Program Coordina- tors. Mr. Kiyonaga reported on the waste problem, what's recyclable, the County's role and the Draft Plan. The draft plan offers a framework for regional cooperative approaches, the economic opportunities, citizen participation, technical assistance, and composting. He reported on King County's commitment to recycling on both long and short term goals. The recycling roundtable will search for new ways to stimulate recycling and serve as a sounding board for citizen input to the County's recycling program. He reported two public hearings in October and two more to be held in January. Mr. Kiyonaga reported on grants that are available in the amount of $100,000 and money is available from the State Ecology Program. Council President Harris announced the committee assisgnment as follows: Transportation Committee: E. Bauch (Chairman), M. Stoknes and D. Robertson; Utilities Committee: M. Stoknes, Chairwoman, J. Hernandez, C. Moriwaki; Finance and Safety Committee: J. Hernandez, Chairwoman, D. Robertson, J. Duffie; Community Affairs and Parks: J. Duffie, Chairman, E. Bauch, and C. Moriwaki. Councilmember Robertson stated he felt it was uncomfortable to hold the Committee of the Whole meetings in Conference Room #3. The Council Chambers are more comfortable for both Councilmembers and audience. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE MOVED BACK TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MOTION FAILED, WITH DUFFIE, ROBERTSON AND BAUCH VOTING YES. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES January 11, 1988 Page 2 REPORTS Contd. Council Members contd. Mayor Staff Budget Transfer LID for SC Pkway. Solid Waste Mtg. SPECIAL REPORTS Legal Issues ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. Ross Earnst, City Engineer, reported the LID for the sanitary sewer for Southcenter Parkway has been established. A budget transfer in the amount of $5,000 is needed for consultants on the appraisals and setting up the LID. City Attorney Haney presented a case report on the West Main Associates vs City of Bellevue, the Victoria Tower Case, and the Orion Case He stated all three of these cases could influence future decisions the Council may make. Council President Harris adjourned the Committee of the Whole Meeting. j J 1 Co'Gncil President `Mabel J. Harris f l Norma Booher, Recording Secretary Lori Pinnard, audience, stated it was a shame not to use the Council Chambers for their intended purpose. It is uncomfortable for the audience to sit in Council Room #3 and it is very difficult to hear what is being said by Councilmembers in discussions. Mayor Van Dusen reported Fort Dent is being operated by King County. The negotiations with Tukwila is being done by the Parks Natural Resources Committee. It will be discussed on January 27. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE REQUESTED BUDGET TRANSFER BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Rebecca Fox, Assistant Planner, reported on the Solid Waste Meeting she attended with Council President Harris. She stated the King County Council is taking a new direction in the Waste Reduction/ Recycling program. Emergency Ordinance #8840 is a general ordinance. The concerns are: Need to prepare comprehensive solid waste plan first; plan a pragmatic EIS and site specific plan at the same time; no money or staff figures available; need to spell out public input in the ordiannce. They will delay action until the meeting to be held next Wednesday. There will likely be amendments. They feel they are not hearing loudly and clearly from Tukwila. MOVED BY MORIWAKI, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL DIRECT THE MAYOR TO FORM AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MADE UP OF CORP PEOPLE FROM THE INITIAL GROUP AND ANYBODY ELSE THAT MIGHT BE RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL OR OTHERS AND WITH THE DIRECT FOCUS OF ORGANIZING THE CORRESPONDENCE CAMPAIGN TO OUR COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND OTHERS. WHO AREA/ OPPOSITION TO THE BLACK RIVER QUARRY SELECTION. MOTION CARRIED.