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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesALL TO ORDER 2OUNCILMEMBERS 'RESENT )FFICIALS MAY 9, 1994 7:00 p.m. IITIZEN COMMENTS mend Aeenda Jndate on new Community :enter TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL *Revised 5/26/94 (PRD /Subdivision), see page 3 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers A Mayor Rants called the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. STEVE MULLET, Council President; JOE DUFFLE, JOAN HERNANDEZ, DENNIS ROBERTSON, ALLAN EKBERG, JOYCE CRAFT, DOROTHY De RODAS, JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; RICK BEELER/DENNI SHEFRIN, DCD; RON CAMERON/PAT BRODIN, Public Works; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation `ROCLAMATIONS OF TAE, Mayor Rants read a proclamation designating May 14, 1994 as Police MAYOR Officer's Memorial Day. Acknowledging the proclamation, Police Chief Ron Waldner expressed gratitude on behalf of his department and announced that a brief ceremony will be held at the flag pole at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13. None. Councilmember Duffie requested the agenda be amended to move one item form "Reports" so that Parks Director Don Williams could give a brief staff report on the new Community Center progress. It was the Consensus of the Council to hear the report by Don Williams Williams reported that in the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting tonight, it was agreed that a meeting should be scheduled for presentations by the three architectural firms to present their site plans, floor plans, renderings, cost estimates, etc. of the new Community Center. Each firm will be allowed 30 minutes to make their presentation with a 10 minutes question and answer period following. It's also important to establish a date that will allow adequate advertising for citizen participation in this endeavor. Williams said it is hoped that the COW would be followed by a Regular Meeting so that one (1) firm can be officially selected and the Mayor can proceed with accepting the contract. Following the acceptance of the contract, the schedule should flow as follows: eight months design period; about a month and a half to advertise and award; and, have a contractor on site no later than June of 1995. It's important that we firm up the date for the Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes Play 9, 1994 'age 2 Jpdate on New Community enter (Cont' d) Segale Development Agreement CBD Sidewalk LID Recess 8:20 -8:30 Mayor Rants called the meeting back to order with those present as noted above. presentations so that the consultant firms can plan appropriately. The Committee recommended the date of June 27 (4th Monday COW). However, since the summer months and vacation schedules are upon us, the Council agreed to schedule June 30 to hear architectural presentations. It was the consensus of the Council to call a Special Meeting on June 30, at 7:00 p.m. to allow for presentations by the three architectural firms. This would be the only item on the agenda. Ron Cameron, Public Works Department, explained that this agreement is to provide the improvements at Andover Park West and Strander for the Segale Retail Development. The site will function as a simulcast facility for up to two years and then transform to retail. Cameron said the goal of this agreement is to provide the improvements for the least cost to both the City and the property owners. He said the agreement provides credit against traffic mitigation costs for constructing traffic mitigation. Traffic mitigations have been assessed based on fairshare costs. After a brief discussion and minor changes, the Council agreed to forward the Developer's Agreement to the next Regular Consent Agenda. Cameron explained that the CBD Sidewalk Plan Policies require the City to build sidewalks pursuant to the provisions for sidewalk improvement districts in RCW 35.70. The essence of this chapter is that the City can require the construction of a sidewalk by the abutting property owner for public convenience or safety. If the property owner fails to construct the sidewalk, the City can build it and recover the costs by forming an LID after the fact. He said the consultants have sought a legal clarification of the requirements for the application of RCW 35.70 to the CBD Sidewalk and Tree Plan. The information provided indicates that the use of RCW 35.70 would not be appropriate for the CBD Plan. 35.70 is intended for portions not longer than one block in length. 35.70 does not allow for collection of right of way or easement acquisition costs. Cameron continued as he reviewed updated information on RCW 35.43 which defines LID procedures; right -of -way, construction of sidewalks over three years, and concluded with making a recommendation to include the widening work with the sidewalk construction project. After a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed to forward this issue to the next Transportation Committee meeting. The Council asked that the pros and cons of the RCW sections regarding LID procedures be included in the Transportation Committee meeting packet Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes May 9, 1994 Page 3 City Sewer Plan PRD /Subdivision The Council discussed the Sewer Plan Policies. Councilmember Robertson stated that the first element of the plan is to prepare engineering plans of the public infrastructure with sewer line profiles, sizing, and elevations for seven residential areas. The plan identifies planning level costs and two alternatives for funding as discussed by the Utility Committee. Sewer construction costs were estimated based on a per foot length for the various streets. Robertson suggested that the Council merely discuss this issue tonight and not make any decision at all. Secondly, attend a meeting in the Allentown neighborhood where this information is presented and discussed with the citizens. After this is done the Council should hold a public hearing open to all interested persons. The Council should then deliberate and decide which of the policies and/or any other changes they wish to adopt. Robertson stated the difference between the two proposals is that in one the utility pays for the "in- street" cost and it takes approximately 40 years (assuming that the cost estimates are correct); and the other is the actual property owners pay all of the cost at the time they connect. In neither case will people be forced to connect unless one of three conditions is true: 1) If public health a safety problem; 2) If they sell the property; or 3) If they add or develop on it. It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a community meeting for citizen's input then revisit the issue at a future Council meeting. As directed by Council, DCD staff focused on six (6) major issues of concern with the existing PRD Regulations as they relate to certain provisions of TMC, Chapter 18.46. The intent is understood to be to change only those few provisions that create significant problems in administering the chapter. The Council entered a lengthy discussion resulting in the following: 1-- ATTACHED VS. DETACHED UNITS IN SINGLE FAMILY ZONES delete all and amend to read: "In R -1 districts, only single family detached dwellings may be permitted." II-- MINIMUM SIZE PROPERTY go with staff recommendation to "delete the entire section." III DENSITY AND MINIMUM LOT SIZE -it was recommended that staff "create a table to reflect a net reduction of around 15% with a floor of 6,120 sq. ft. minimum single family lot size rounded off to whole numbers with minimum set back requirements." No action will be taken until the Council has had a chance to review the table. IV DENSITY TRANSFER TO DEVELOPABLE PARTS OF THE PROPERTY- "delete this section." V -BAR REVIEW "delete per staff recommendation." VI- -OFF SITE PERSPECTIVES "accept per staff recommendation." It was the consensus of the Council to have staff prepare document with amendments per tonight's discussion for final review at a future Council meeting. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes May 9, 1994 Page 4 REPORTS City Investment Report City Administrator John McFarland reported that the City anticipates investing approximately $12 million of the State Pool funds in one, two or three -year government backed investments. This will be done in May or June and depend on the cash flow needs of the individual funds. The yield on investments in 1994 and 1995 should be substantially higher than 1993 when interest rates were at a 20 -year low. He said the estimated interest rate on the State Pool is 3.63 This is slightly higher than CD or "overnight" investments with savings banks. Total interest earned in the State Pool year to -date through 4/30/94 is $217,648. The maturity date for the U.S. Treasury Note is February 15, 1997 and reflects investment of the Community Center and Fire Station #53 Bonds. Par Value is $6,050,000 with a yield of 5.7072 Robertson requested disclosure of the investment entity. McFarland responded that at this point the City's investments are in the State Pool because it has proven to be the least risky. However, McFarland said Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, is looking into other investment areas and will be provide that information to the Council when it occurs. Mayor Rants reported that it appears the DVNPC project fell through. Robertson said there may be some hard feelings on the part of the Coalition headed by Nadine Morgan for all of the hard work that was rendered toward the accomplishment of the Beaver Bend Park Project Duffie commented that the Council needs to stop leading people on. The Council needs to say what they mean and mean what they say. The Council made a mistake by saying a certain amount of money would be earmarked but wasn't clear on its purpose. De Rodas commented that it is her firm belief that the community was not in favor of this Coalition. She said she believe the Coalition undertook this project all unto themselves Robertson suggested a meeting be scheduled and have Morgan and Aragon present to address the issue of having a fire station built on the property now that the Beaver Bend Park issue is dead. Duffle said the idea of having a fire station built on the Beaver Bend site came in through the back door. Originally, the plans were to have the fire station built on the existing site. Mullet said the last decision made by this Council was to build the fire station Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes May 9, 1994 Page 5 Reports (Cont'd) on the existing site. However, since then it was determined that the existing site was really not suitable for a fire station. At that point alternative sites were considered. Of all the sites considered, the Beaver Bend site was the best suited for what the City needed in the Allen Town area. Craft commented that the City should be very cautious and not rush into a decision. Mayor Rants reported he had attended the Metro Transit Committee meeting. The Committee made a recommendation to cancel the LNG (liquified natural gas) buses and to purchase the clean diesel ones for a savings of approximately $97 million dollars. Rick Beeler, Director, DCD, reported on the Comp Plan scheduling. Beeler stated that the Tukwila Tomorrow Committee is scheduled to complete their work this Thursday. After that all document data will be combined in preparation to go to the Planning Commission (around June 23 or June 30). Lastly, the document will come before the Council for scheduling work session dates. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADJOURN 11:00 p.m. THE CO 1 11 TTEE OF THE HOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED gAe/t Rants, Mayor Celia Square, 6uty City Clerk