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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 9, 1979 7:00 P.M. DISCUSSION Slide Presentation on current Valley General Hospital activities expansion program. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Certificate of Recognition for superior buildings. Truck Parking. Recreation Trainee. Councilman MABEL J. HARRIS arrived at the Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:15 p.m. *CARRIED. .ycy TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S CALL TO ORDER Council President Bohrer called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF L. C. BOHRER, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DAN SAUL, DWAYNE D. COUNCIL MEMBERS TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 26, 1979 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Council President Bohrer introduced Mark Clayton, Public Relations representative from Valley General Hospital. Mr. Clayton showed a slide presentation of the present facilities and equipment at Valley General Hospital and explained the need for expansion. Mr. Clayton explained the major aspects of the expansion would be the construction of a new nursing unit for medical and surgical patients; four new operating rooms and 2 day- surgery rooms as well as improvement to the support areas; in the emergency department the expansion pro- ject will add 4 examination rooms and 2 treatment rooms and expand waiting and support areas; it will add 3 labor rooms, 1 delivery, 2 family- centered birthing rooms, and a fathers' waiting room; in the nursery the expansion will add 5 bassinets, 15 special care bassinets, and make other changes to qualify as an intermediate care nursery; an addition of 20 beds in the Pediatrics Department. Other expansions will involve the radiology department, laboratory, intensive care unit, physical therapy, and support services. During the question and answer period, Council President Bohrer asked if the area that supports the hospital would include Tukwila? Mr. Clayton said it would. Mr. Clayton explained the bond for the hospital expansion has been passed by the voting procedure but they would like to have a letter of endorsement and support from the City Council. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO DRAW UP A LETTER INDICATING THE CITY'S ENDORSEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL EXPANSION. CARRIED, WITH JOHANSON ABSTAINING FROM THE VOTE. Carol Logan, Highline Times, proposed that the City Council initiate a Certificate of Recognition for superior buildings in the City. She said it is a method used by other cities in an effort to encourage better building. She said the people making recommendations should be people who have knowledge of the building techniques. She suggested it be an annual award. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MATTER BE PUT IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Council President asked if the recognition should be for industrial, office, or residential buildings. Ms. Logan said it could be any of them, it would have to be decided. Councilman Saul said he would like to have Ms. Logan attend the Community Affairs Committee meeting when this is discussed. Ms. Logan agreed to attend. Councilman Traynor said he would like to refer to T.M.C. 18.56.060 regarding the parking of trucks on residential streets. Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, introduced Kathy Parker as a recreation trainee from Eastern Washington University. He stated she would be working with the Recreation Department for nine week. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 9, 1979 Page 2 DISCUSSION Crestview Neigh- borhood Annexation. Council President Bohrer said a request for annexation from the Crestview Neighborhood has been received and a Certification of Suffic- iency certifying that the petitions are signed by 10% of the votes cast at the last State General Elections has been received from the City Clerk. Duane Knittel, 16036 40th Place South, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Annexation to Tukwila Committee, said he had helped collect signatures on the petition for annexation to Tukwila. He stated the primary concerns of the petitioners were for compatible land use, good fire and police pro- tection. He said there are 500 plus single- family residences and 70 plus condominiums in the area that will add considerably to the City of Tukwila. He said the area is mostly developed 90% of the 300 plus acres is fully developed, and the projected population is T,745 to 1,937 and the assessed valuation of the area is $20 million. He continued that over 300 signatures were collected from the regis- tered voters. Council President Bohrer referred to the news item that indicated the 2,000 residents of the area would consider "taking over" the City of Tukwila. He asked what "take over" was contemplated and why. Mr. Knittel said the statement was not made in the context of "taking over," it was made with the thought that with the voting power of the annexed area someone could be removed from office if it was felt the area was not getting just representation from the City Council, which is the prerogative of going to the polls. He said it was just a comment that was made during a heated discussion. Dennis Robertson, audience, said he had made the remark during a heated discussion and it had been taken out of context. He said the remark reflected his frustrations at being unable to influence the policies of King County. request Mr. Knittel stated petitioners the City of Tukwila initiate zoning for the proposed annexation area as outlined in the land use plan passed last year. The other request was that the City begin contract negotiations with Fire Districts 23 and 18 and have a contract or established means of fire protection prior to the election. Councilman Van Dusen said the City has approached two Fire Districts and neither would negotiate until after the election. He said it could be possible the City would not be able to negotiate a contract until after the election. Mr. Knittel said 20 to 30% of the proposed annexa- tion area is in Fire District 18 and about the same amount of area in Fire District 23. Councilman Traynor said the City has two other annexations coming up and it is not known what impact this will have on the City. He said he was concerned because he felt the City would not be able to negotiate with Fire Districts 18 and 23; the City might have to put a fire sta- tion up on the hill with the Crestview annexation petition. Councilman Hill said he wanted to be sure the City is able to give the full service to the people in Tukwila as well as the annexed areas and not have to dilute or take away from any of them or cut services for anyone. Councilman Van Dusen remarked that the Crestview area is mostly newly developed and the homes and streets are in good shape, it would be an enhancement for the City. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN ANNEXATION, PROCEEDING BY THE ELECTION METHOD OF A PORTION OF THE UNINCORPORATED PLANNING AREA KNOWN AS THE "CRESTVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD," AND REFERRING THE QUESTION OF A PROPOSED ZONING REGULA- TION TO THE PLANNING COM11ISSION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 16, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 8:15 8:25 P.M. MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. The Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer with Council Members present as previously listed. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 9, 1979 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Golf Course Capital Improvement Plan. Tukwila Community Center. Council President Bohrer introduced Roy Moore, President of Golf Management, Inc. Mr. Moore said the Council had been given a summary of the accomplished and anticipated improvements to the Foster Golf Course. He said they had applied for a Class H License, but it was denied because the Washington State Liquor Control Board was not grant- ing new licenses. Since then there has been new legislation and re- application has been made. He said he would like to meet with the City staff and determine the improvements the City would like to see made and develop a formula for accomplishing them. He said they need the City's input and direction. Councilman Hill said he had expressed his opinion when this matter was discussed before and he had voted to buy the golf course for one reason and that was to make it a better golf course. He said it seems that all of the improvements accomplished and proposed are to improve the clubhouse. He said in talking to fellow employees who play the course they all want the fairways improved, they like the clubhouse the way it is. He said it seems the City is starting a night club down there and having a second -class golf course. Mr. Moore said the golf course is bringing in a good return. The addi- tion of an irrigation system and other improvements to the golf course will be expensive and the increased revenue it will bring in will take many years to pay for the improvements, whereas improvements to the restaurant will bring in faster returns. Consequently, Golf Management, Inc., is willing to invest their funds in clubhouse improvements because they can see an immediate return. Council President Bohrer said Mr. Moore has asked that the City prepare a comprehensive plan as to what we want to accomplish at the golf course. He said he felt the City bought the golf course and the people are paying for it and it should be enjoyed by the people, those who golf and those who do not. Mr. Moore said engineering plans for a new irrigation system could be developed for the golf course for $4,500 or $5,000, and the cost of the irrigation system could be established. Councilman Harris said she thought it was a golf course first and the restaurant was secondary. She said she always enjoyed going there for lunch, although she does not play golf. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE GOLF COURSE IMPROVE MENT PROGRAM BE PUT IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Councilman Saul said the Committee would meet on Wednesday, April 11, 1979 at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Moore said he could attend the meeting and he would bring in a proposal for the irrigation system. Joanne Davis, audience, said she had heard from several people that the golf course is not challenging. She said she would also suggest the waitresses be identified by uniform or other means. Council President Bohrer said they wear uniforms at present. Mayor Bauch said the money is available for the improvements. Council President Bohrer requested that Mr. Moore bring recommendations for facility improvements to the Committee meeting. *CARRIED. Council President Bohrer asked when the City Golf Course Tournament will be held and when improvements will be made to the bridge. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, said the tournament will be held the first or second week in August. Mayor Bauch said the bids have been let on the bridge and work should start immediately. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONSIDER ITEM 11 OF THE AGENDA AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. Councilman Traynor said he has been concerned about the teen program at the Community Center. He has been concerned about the chaotic atmos- phere and reports he has heard about shoving and pushing. Councilman Van Dusen said he has been there and most of the chaos has been outside the building with the youth on motor bikes and in cars. He said there have been some complaints from the neighbors. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 9, 1979 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Tukwila Community Center contd. RECESS 10:20 10:28 P.M. Street Vacation on the turn back property at 52nd Ave. S. and S. 154th St. LeRoy Bowen request. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, said at the beginning of any new program there is a period of adjustment. There were several changes in personnel right after the program was instituted, they have experi- mented with a number of programs and have had successes and failures. He said the vandalism and breakage has not been nearly as prevalent as it is at the schools. At Showalter Junior High School they have quit having dances due to drinking and trouble. He said they had a teen dance about a week ago and about 40 Junior High School students came. They did not have a single problem and the youth asked for more dances. Only one high school student came, and he left early. Mark Robbins, Recreation Specialist, said the area where the Community Center is located is a neighborhood where there are youths with emotional and social problems, many are school drop -outs. He said they had success with spring vacation programs and attracted quite a few youth from the city (Tukwila). He said he was seeing a change in the conduct of the kids coming in to participate. He said he did not see the need of additional supervision, if the hall were monitored at all times there would still be running in the halls. Lynn Devoir, Recreation Specialist, said when the City Council placed the teen program as one of the goals of the City they were likely thinking it would be patronized mostly by the teens from Tukwila and they would all be the same kind of youth. By putting the teen program at the Community Center, the teens who come there are not the kids for the program the City Council had in mind. Most of these teens are not involved in athletics, drama, music, other school activities, some of them are not in school at all. She said it might be necessary to decide how we can incorporate the kids who have nothing in common with the middle class kids who are involved with school affairs and have secure homes. She said the City Council has put them in the area they are in and the kids they are reaching are those who live nearby. She said they had 710 youths in February participate in programs, and 1,086 in March. They average 40 to 60 youth a day. Mark Robbins said 75% of the youth who come in are local to Allentown or Riverton. Don Williams said maybe a program geographically located in Tukwila proper would be more what the City Council had in mind. He said the Park Commission feels there has not been enough time to develop the program. Councilman Harris asked if the improved parking with speed bumps and increased lighting will make the area less forbidding. Don Williams said he felt it would play a part in improving the atmosphere. He said they have some good programs planned for the teens this summer. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, 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. Council President Bohrer said this matter was referred from the Regular Council Meeting to the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Councilman Hill said it has been the policy of the Council to keep the rights -of -way for future use. He said he feared if it is turned back we might have to buy it back in 5 10 years with buildings on it. Council President Bohrer said he did not favor surplussing this because the area might be needed for bus stop, etc. Councilman Harris said if we keep it, we have to maintain it. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ADMINISTRATION PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RETAIN 80 FEET ON 154TH STREET AND 60 FEET ON 52ND AVENUE SOUTH AND SURPLUS THE REST. ROLL CALL VOTE: TRAYNOR, SAUL, VAN DUSEN, HARRIS, JOHANSON VOTING YES; HILL AND BOHRER VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED, FIVE TO TWO. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING April 9, 1979 Page 5 DISCUSSION Contd. Tow Truck Rates per TMC 5.44.120. Discrimination against children by apt. owners. Prop. Res. providing for an interfund loan between sewer fund City Hall B.O. Bond Debt Service Fund. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Matrix of Items in Committee. Public Works Committee. Finance Personnel Committee. OTHER Voting Delegates for A.W.C. Sanitary Sewers Contract Building Inspector. ADJOURNMENT 11:21 P.M. ya Councilman Saul said this matter has come from the Community Affairs Committee. He said he had made a comparison with the tow truck rates charged by three other companies outside of Tukwila. He said the only two truck companies operating inside Tukwila are Big B's and Dick's. This is a routine agreement made each year for tow truck rates. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE TOW TRUCK RATES AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 16, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CHILDREN BY APARTMENT OWNERS AT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON MAY 14, 1979 AND THAT THE APARTMENT OWNERS BE NOTIFIED. CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN INTERFUND LOAN BETWEEN THE SEWER FUND, AND THE CITY HALL G.O. BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 16, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Status report from MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT Data Processing PHASE II AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR SAME. CARRIED. Committee. Council President Bohrer said items in committee and new items to be considered would be kept up to date. Mayor Bauch requested the matrix be on the back of the calendar in the Council agenda packets. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT A RESOLUTION ON THE TRAF- FIC STUDY AND THE GREEN RIVER WATER RIGHTS BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE APRIL 16, 1979 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman Harris announced the next meeting of the Finance and Personnel Committee would be Thursday, April 12, at 4:30 p.m. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE A.W.C. BE MAYOR BAUCH, COUNCIL PRESIDENT BOHRER, AND COUNCILMAN HARRIS. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said he was concerned about the sanitary sewers in developments and the fact that private builders were not building to City standards. He said the City needed a policy. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT DEVELOPMENT BE ACCORDING TO CITY STANDARDS. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said he would like to contract for building inspection, and develop a contract under professional services so the person hired would know how long he is going to be here, with allowances for vacation and sick leave built into the contract. He said he suggested hiring for one year at a certain hourly rate. The City Council agreed to this suggestion. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. C. Bohrer, City Council President 406+4 Nora Booker, Recording Secretary