HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 24, 1995
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OFFICIALS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Citizen Heroism Award
and Proclamation
Airport Communities
Coalition Update
Amend Agenda
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES
Tukwila City Hall
Council Chambers
Council President Joyce Craft called the Committee of The Whole
Meeting to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
JOE DUFFIE; JOAN HERNANDEZ; JOYCE CRAFT, Council
President; DENNIS ROBERTSON; ALLAN EKBERG; STEVE
MULLET; PAM CARTER.
JOHN MCFARLAND, City Administrator; LINDA COHEN, City
Attorney; LUCY LAUTERBACH, Council Analyst; ROSS
EARNST, Public Works Director; RON CAMERON, City
Engineer; DOUG MICHEAU; Public Works Coordinator; DON
WILLIAMS, Parks Recreation Director; STEVE LANCASTER,
DCD Director; RON WALDNER, Police Chief.
Ron Waldner, Police Chief, introduced and presented an Award
and a Proclamation to Krystle Lamphere, an 11 year -old, for her
acts of courage in a recent incident. On March 16, 1995, Krystle
intervene in a dangerous situation where she recognized
inappropriate communication between a stranger and two small
children. She placed herself in harms way to rescue the children
from the grasp of the stranger and ran quickly to report the incident
to an adult. Waldner said that all the citizens of Tukwila wish to
acknowledge heart -felt appreciation for the heroism demonstrated
by Krystle L. Lamphere.
Ken Reid, Chief Operating Officer of the ACC, gave an
informational overview of the Airport Communities Coalition's
efforts in addressing the Proposal in the Port of Seattle Master Plan
for a third runway at SeaTac Airport.
It was the consensus of the Council to move "Item 3c" (Film on
Building Communities Within); and "Item #4" (Citizen's
Comments) to follow Reports.
Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes
April 24, 1995
Page 2
SPECIAL ISSUES
Update on Comp Plan
Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategies
Initiative 164
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
(General)
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
(Neighborhood Revitalization)
REPORTS
Steve Lancaster, DCD, briefed the Council on the revised Comp
Plan schedule. The revised schedule reflected the Council's
decisions regarding the public input process, the date for the
Council's first public hearing, and other related schedule
adjustments. He also informed the Council of the next Van Tour
which is scheduled for June 22, 4:30 p m.
None.
None.
Lancaster reviewed the neighborhood revitalization activities that
are currently on- going. He stated it is important for us to
understand that virtually everything the Council and
Administration undertake can be looked upon as an effort to build,
strengthen and to continue working hard to make Tukwila a safe,
vibrant and healthy community.
Lancaster explained that Initiative 164 was passed into law earlier
last week by the State legislature. Known as the "Takings Act,"
the law will present some significant challenges to cities with
regard to the application of land use regulations. He said this is a
complicated piece of legislation that will require in -depth analysis.
It is far too early to "throw in the towel" with respect to the efforts
that have already been spent on the Comp Plan, Zoning Code and
Development Regulations. Chuck Wolfe, the newly contracted
land use attorney, will assist with an in -depth review of the act and
of the City's processes.
Mayor Rants reported he has requested an update for the First
Quarter on the total amount of unbudgeted funds that was used for
books in DCD, a land use attorney, and the Court safety issue.
Councilmember Duffle complimented staff for acquiring the large
screen television sets for the Council Chambers. Rants responded
that they will be mounted appropriately before long.
Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes
April 24, 1995
Page 3
Reports (Copt' d)
Citizen's comment
Recess
8:10 8:20 p.m..
Councilmember Hernandez reported she had attended this past
Wednesday night's anniversary dinner for the Apartment and
Motel Managers Network. She commended Evelyn Boykan and
Karen Wright for the excellent work they've done with that
program. She also attended the Duwamish Improvement Club
meeting on Thursday night where John McFarland and Darren
Wilson gave an excellent presentation on Code Enforcement.
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Council President Craft reported she had attended opening day for
Little League Baseball, and that she was honored with pitching the
first ball. There were over 400 kids in attendance. She also stated
that Lanny Vickers will be the new editor of the Duwamish
Bulletin.
Councilmember Carter announced that she now has petitions
readied to ask the School Board to change the name of the school
district to from the South Central School District to the Tukwila
School District.
Mayor Rants stated that he will have the City Attorney research
this issue to see if councilmembers can take part in matters such as
these.
Thelma Larson, 51st Place South, asked for clarification on why
the Comp Plan does not list her neighborhood as a Single Family
Residence.
The Council President responded that the Comp Plan meetings
begin next week (May 1), and will continue through June 7 to take
public comments and input. An opportunity will be afforded her to
voice her concerns at that time.
Mayor Rants stated briefly that the Southgate Trailer Park has a
new manager, Mrs. Williams. She plans to bring all violations into
compliance by any means necessary (within legal realms, of
course).
Council President Craft called the meeting back to order with those
present as listed above
Committee of The Whole Meeting Minutes
April 24, 1995
Page 4
Building Communities
Within
ADJOURNMENT
10:00 p.m.
The Council viewed a 90 minute film titled: "Building
Communities Within." The film suggests that communities
cannot be rebuilt by focusing on their needs, problems and
deficiencies. Rather, community building starts with the process of
locating the assets, skills and capacities of residents, citizens
associations, and local institutions. Helpful tools such as a
"capacity inventory" were introduced. Brief portions of the film
suggested ways to find and mobilize the capacities of young
people, people with disabilities, older people, people experiencing
welfare and local artists.
MOVED BY ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO
ADJOURN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.
MOTION CARRIED.
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