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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesJUNE 27, 1994 8:30 p.m. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Council President Mullet called the Committee of The Whole Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. COUNCILMEMBERS STEVE MULLET, Council President; JOE DUFFIE, DENNIS PRESENT ROBERTSON, ALLAN EKBERG, JOYCE CRAFT, DOROTHY DE RODAS. Councilmember Absent MOVED BY MULLET, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ. MOTION CARRIED. OFFICIALS SPECIAL ISSUES Amend Aeenda Resolution of intent to annex property to the City of Renton Robertson inquired if there were provisions in Renton laws to support the area's wetland classification. JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administration; LINDA COHEN, City Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; ROSS EARNST, Public Works Director; RON CAMERON, City Engineer; RANDY BERG, Projects Manager; RICK BEELER, DCD Director; DON WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director. The Council agreed to amend the agenda to discuss "Resolution of intent to annex property to the City of Renton" as the first item under "SPECIAL ISSUES." City Administrator John McFarland informed the Council that some weeks ago we were requested by a property owner representative to consider annexing to the City of Renton a small portion of the property adjacent to the Rabanco site that was part of the Fire District #1 Annexation. This would allow its annexation to Renton to accommodate the Anmarco Company's desire to be located in one jurisdiction and would simplify Tukwila's boundary. Mr. David Hallin, Representative of Anmarco Development Company, pointed out on a map the exact location of the approximately .65 acres of land being requested. He stated that the particular area is wetland and is not developable. He said since all of the area is in contiguous ownership (owned by his client), he thought it best to work with one municipality in dealing with development related issues. Also, since Renton has been involved in the Black River Waste Reduction Center and has utilities in the area, they seem to be the logical choice. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes June 27, 1994 Page 2 Resolution of intent (Con't) Evaluation criteria for future presentations on building design and site plan for new community center Vactor waste facility Consultant contract McFarland responded that the Department of the Army, Seattle District, Corps of Engineers, dated February 4, 1992, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act reads: "Wetlands on the site have been determined to be an adjacent wetland,." which then would require a Corps 404 permitting process to be able to develop. He said according to Mr. Beeler, the area is Corps controlled, Corps jurisdiction wetland. The Council expressed concerns about the noise and the aesthetics that might impact the golf course as a result of this transaction. McFarland explained there are other steps involved in the actual transfer of land interlocal agreement and an ordinance. However, tonight's discussion is focusing on the "resolution of intent" to see if the Council is in agreement to proceed with this request. Councilmember Craft inquired why this issue had not gone to a committee. McFarland responded that due to the complexity of the issue he thought the full Council should review it. 3 5 7 After a few more brief comments, the Council agreed to forward the resolution of intent to the next Regular Council meeting. Don Williams, Parks Recreation and Randy Berg, Public Works, briefed the Council on what elements and facts they should consider and use while evaluating architectural firms. He informed them that the three teams of consultants will present information about their project team and the center site and floor plans on June 30. Within two weeks the Council should rank their preferred first and second choices for the Mayor to negotiate a design contract. The Council requested that a copy of stars and administration's comments be provided to them to aid in their decision making. The Mayor agreed that this information will be provided. The Council agreed that after the June 30 meeting the issue will be forwarded to the July 5 Regular meeting to allow public comments; then on to the July 11 Special Meeting where a decision will be made of the selection on one of the architectural firm. Ross Earnst, Public Works, informed the Council that the consultant will conduct a study to determine the most appropriate vactor waste facility to handle and dispose of waste materials from city maintenance operations. The study includes a feasibility analysis, site acquisition, permits and PS E. Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes Tune 27, 1994 Page 3 Vactor waste facility (Cont'd) Councilmember Robertson recommended the Mayor sign the consultant contract. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the Mayor to sign the consultant contract with Richard Carothers Associates for the Vactor Waste Facility. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY ROBERTSON, TO ADJOURN 9:40 P.M. THCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED Steve Mullet, Council President &CUe. Celia Square, Depu /City Clerk