HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-13 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 13, 1979 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
MEMBERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DISCUSSION
Citizen Comment
Lack of apartments
for tenants with
children.
M. A. Segale letter
of intent to annex
2.1 acres of
industrial property.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
M I N U T E S
Council President Bohrer called the Tukwila City Council Committee
of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
BOHRER, HARRIS, HILL, JOHANSON, SAUL, TRAYNOR.
City Hall 438V
Council Chambers
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY
22, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.
CARRIED.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT CITIZEN COMMENTS BE HEARD
AT THIS TIME. CARRIED.
Vicki Plano, 1307 Ethier Road, Apartment A, Renton, Washington 98055,
said she had been unable to find an apartment in Tukwila because she
has two children. She said she previously lived in Tukwila for six
years, she works here, and wanted to return. She said she cannot
buy a condominium because she has children. She said she had taken
her complaint to several agencies and they suggested she bring the
matter to the City Council.
Councilman Johanson asked Ms. Plano if this condition exists in
Tukwila only or if it is a general condition. Ms. Plano said the
condition exists all over. In Seattle she has found the same situa-
tion, they do not want children. She said there are homes for rent,
but they are too expensive. She said she realized there are rowdy
children, but her children are well disciplined, she has excellent
references, she has a job and can pay her rent. Councilman Saul
said there is a place next to the Stardust Apartments where they will
take children, but a lot of apartments are not made for children
and cannot provide proper environment for them. Ms. Plano agreed
there was the one place.
Councilman Hill suggested the Council seek advice from the City
Attorney as to what action can be taken. Councilman Harris said she
was shocked to hear there are apartments in Tukwila where children ar
not taken. She said she would like to have a survey made.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE MATTER REMAIN IN THE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SO AN ANSWER COULD BE GIVEN TO MS. PLANO AS
SOON AS A SURVEY HAS BEEN CONDUCTED.
Mayor Bauch said he would check with the City Attorney to see what
action the City can take. He said he would recommend that a public
hearing be scheduled so the apartment owners could come and present
their side. He said Staff would make a survey and report on the
policies that exist in Tukwila with respect to renting to tenants
with children. He said the Staff Report would be presented at the
next Committee of the Whole Meeting.
*CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch stated the memorandum from Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director,
stated the Council should decide if they will accept the proposed
annexation; decide whether it shall require the simultaneous
adoption of a proposed zoning regulation; and whether or not to
require assumption of City indebtedness. Mayor Bauch stated he
would recommend the matter be referred to the Planning Commission.
Chris Crumbaugh, audience, said the present neighboring zoning is
SE (Suburban Estate), the area is 2.14 acres, and none is under
water. He said the machinery yard is going to have an eight foot
fence built around it this summer.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE SEGALE REQUEST FOR
ANNEXATION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
February 13, 1979
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DISCUSSION Contd.
M. A. Segale letter
of intent to annex
2.1 acres of indus.
property contd.
Prop. Ord. extending
the loan period on
LID #28.
'Mayor's report on
prop. Riverton
Annexation.
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Council President Bohrer said the Council concurred on the acceptance
of the proposed annexation. The Council concurred they would require
the simultaneous adoption of a proposed zoning regulation. The
Council concurred to require the assumption of City indebtedness.
Mayor Bauch said this matter would be referred to the Planning
Commission for zoning and then referred back to the Council.
*CARRIED.
Revisions to proposed Mayor Bauch said it had been suggested that the LID boundaries could
design of LID #28. be adjusted to exclude 57th Avenue South or a redesign could provide
for overlaying the existing roadway after the proposed drainage and
curbing were installed. He said the Tukwila Apartments were excluded
from the LID, one of the reasons being that the original road was put
in by the developers of the apartments. He said also the Condominium
Builders had suggested Puget Sound Power and Light provide the street
lighting. He said Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, had said
that if, after negotiations, Puget Power agrees to bear any portion or
all of the street lighting costs, the LID assessment roll would be
reduced.
Councilman Harris said she felt the entire area should participate,
including the Tukwila Apartments. She said it was part of the
rezone condition that the street be upgraded to City standards.
Gerry Marcy, attorney, representing Mr. Winn (property owner), said
litigation is going on now and part of the negotiation of changing is
an attempt to get away from litigation. His concern is not to reduce
the scope of the LID.
Councilman Johanson said he saw no reason to delete anything from the
LID. Mayor Bauch said the Tukwila Apartments were excluded from the
LID, but the Graydon Smith property was included. Council President
Bohrer said the Council would not take any action on this matter at
this time.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
EXTENDING THE LOAN PERIOD ON LID #28 AND AMENDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1086, BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING. CARRIED.
Gerry Marcy, attorney, representing Mr. Winn, property owner, asked
why the rate of interest had been increased from 7% to 9% on the
extension of time. Councilman Harris said the increase was due to
the fact that interest rates have increased and 9% was what the City
could be receiving on the money.
Mayor Bauch reported the Boundary Review Board Hearing would be held
Thursday, February 15, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Community
Center. Mayor Bauch reviewed the remarks he would make to the Boundary
Review Board; the outline follows:
The City is neutral, he would present the facts and not make a sales
pitch; most of the data has already been submitted; annexation should
be up to residents of the area being annexed; the City has the ability
to manage and absorb the annexation area; annexation is in accordance
to the King County draft policy dated October 1978; annexation is in
accordance with P.S.C.O.G. Subregional Plan adopted January 25, 1977;
annexation is in accordance with Tukwila Annexation Policy adopted
April 3, 1978; the request of petitioners essentially agrees with Comp-
rehensive Plan adopted September 19, 1977; the land use will be resolved
within three to four months there will be a waiver system for true
emergencies, not speculation; the City has held public hearings with
Fire Districts 1 and 18; the City is ready to contract but can provide
as good or better service if they decline; the City has met with King
County on this annexation; Skyway is not an island by this annexation;
the City has met with four major commercial interests in the area; by
resolution the School District supports the annexation; Allentown area
submitted a petition on February 13, 1979 and it is being processed
by the City. The Mayor distributed a preliminary budget on the River-
ton annexation and discussed it with the Council.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
February 13, 1979
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DISCUSSION Contd.
RECESS
8:35 8:45 P.M.
Formal Motion 79 -03,
authorizing a citizen
participation plan
for Community Dev.
Block Grant Program.
Prop. Ord. amending
Ord. #400 to correct
clerical error in
legal description.
Prop. Res. fixing
time when petition
will be heard on the
vacation of a street
(Request by Gerald
E. Schneider).
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED.
The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by
Council President Bohrer, with Council Members present as previously
listed.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT FORMAL MOTION NO. 79 -03
AUTHORIZING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1979 REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING ORDINANCE NO. 400 TO CORRECT CLERICAL ERROR IN LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1979
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch explained the formal request fixed the time when the
petition will be heard on the vacation of a portion of street located
at old 65th Avenue South and Southcenter Boulevard requested by
Mr. Gerald E. Schneider. The petition will be heard on March 19,
1979 at the Regular Council Meeting.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FIXING THE TIME WHEN THE PETITION WILL BE HEARD ON THE VACATION OF A
STREET BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING. CARRIED.
Council President Bohrer requested that the action on the previous
vacation of a portion of 65th Avenue South be provided to the Council
with the agenda package.
Assignments of Council MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONCUR
Committee Members WITH THE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 1979. CARRIED.
1979.
Report on Interurban Councilman Johanson said regarding the present state of the Interurban
Corridor Study Corridor Study, they were concerned with two actions: (1) Taking
over Interurban Avenue; (2) Get right -of -way just north of Village
Green from Puget Power. He said they would like to take action
immediately on this. Councilman Johanson said plans have been made
for greenery and plantings along Interurban to make it attractive.
Mayor Bauch said the State has indicated the City can take over Inter-
urban Avenue. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, has made up a
cost estimate on maintaining Interurban Avenue.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE PAPER WORK NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTERURBAN AVENUE
AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 26, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING. CARRIED.
Council President Bohrer stated that he wanted the Public Works
Committee to continue to review the Interurban Corridor regarding
future action of the street improvement concept and possible land use
Zoning Ord. Review The Council began the one hour review of the zoning ordinance with
Chap. 18.10 to Section 18.10.010.
18.12.015.
Section 18.10.020.
this section. The
Section 18.10.040.
Fred Satterstrom, OCD, explained the changes in
Council concurred with this section.
Fred Satterstrom explained the changes.
Councilman Johanson left the Committee of the Whole Meeting at 10 p.m.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO DELETE ITEM (2), CEMETERIES,
ANIMAL ONLY, FROM SECTION 18.10.040 (CONDITIONAL USES). CARRIED,
WITH HARRIS VOTING NO.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
February 13, 1979
Page 4
DISCUSSION Contd.
Zoning Ord. Review
Chap. 18.10 to
18.12.015 contd.
Voucher No. 1729
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CALENDAR REVIEW
OTHER
Sewer Service
Frank Todd.
HB -57 HB -57 was referred to the Community Affairs Committee. Mayor Bauch
said he had answered the letter regarding HB -57. He said it would be
beneficial to small cities.
Invitation to view
bronze sculpturing
other objects of
art.
Council Retreat
Efficiency of Police
Dept.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
10:45 10:48 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
10:52 P.M.
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Section 18.10.050. Mr. Stoknes said he would not like to see three
story homes in Tukwila. Section accepted by Council
Council concluded the review on Section 18.12.015. Sections 18.10.010
through 18.12.015 were approved as amended.
Council President Bohrer said the Council would go into Executive
Session to discuss this matter.
There were no Committee Reports at this time.
Councilman Traynor stated the Public Safety and Health Committee would
not be held on February 14. The next meeting would be February 28.
Council President Bohrer noted the issue on Frank Todd sewer service
was in the Public Works Department at this time.
Councilman Saul said he had received an invitation for the Council
attendance at a private showing of bronze sculptures and other objects
of art at Pioneer Square.
MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCILMAN SAUL ATTEND THE
ART SHOW AND REPORT HIS FINDINGS BACK TO COUNCIL. CARRIED.
Council President Bohrer reminded Council Members that the Council
Retreat would be held February 24, 1979 at 1:00 p.m.
Councilman Harris reported she had notified the Tukwila Police Depart-
ment she would be out of town. While gone her outside faucet froze
and burst. The Police noted this on routine inspection and notified
her daughter. They went into the house and turned the water off to
prevent further damage. She said she was impressed.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER VOUCHER No. 1729. CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE
ADJOURNED. CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.
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L. C. Bohrer, Council President
Norm Booher, Recording Secretary