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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 9, 1981 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES AUDIENCE COMMENTS Tukwila Chamber of Commerce DISCUSSION Approval to tsfr. City's cable TV Franchise from Teleprompter, Inc. to Westing- house Broadcas- ting Co., Inc. M I N U T E S ,3 /o City Hall Council Chambers Council President Van Dusen called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. LIONEL C. BOHRER, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, Council President GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 1981 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Ron Mikulski introduced himself as president of the Tukwila Chamber of Commerce. He said he would like to be informed of the things that the City Council does because it has an effect on the Chamber of Commerce. Tukwila is expanding and is very important as it is located at the crossroads of the Northwest. He said the Chamber of Commerce has a good working relationship with the Council and they would like to continue that way. He said they would like to have the City Council members attend their meetings. Council Members expressed their appreciation to Mr. Mikulski for the image the Chamber of Commerce is creating for the City. Mayor Todd stated Westinghouse has bought Teleprompter TV system in this area and they would like Council approval of the transfer of the contract. There will be no change in operations and personnel as a result of this transaction, and Teleprompter will continue to operate as a separate corporation after the merger. Lon Hurd, CATV Director, said Westhinghouse will be able to add some systems. He said the public will benefit by the granting of such a transfer. The applicant has the necessary resources to build, operate, and maintain a cable communications system in the franchised area. The applicant will comply with all terms and conditions placed upon the franchise by the Council. The applicant is willing and able to comply with all relevant Federal, State and local regula- tions. Councilman Hill said he was on the City Council when Teleprompter came to Tukwila. At the present time he can think of about 1 2 miles where they do not have cable TV and they cannot get it. He said he thought it was 58th Street. Teleprompter said they did not have the funds and they never did get the conduit in. In order to allow these people to maintain their cable services the City put in the conduit. He said he was afraid if the contract is changed several times someone will forget it belongs to the City. Mr. Hurd said Westinghouse is better able to proceed with expansion. There is a certain period of time that Westinghouse will be allowed to have 100% of the streets completed. Councilman Hill said the City does not want to have the streets torn up in order to lay the cables. That is the reason the City financed the conduit. Mr. Hurd said it is not necessary to tear up the streets any more to put in the conduit. They have punches they use now. He said they have had little or no complaints. If there are complaints they go and look at the cables and if they have to be replaced, the street must be restored to its previous condition. Mr. Hurd said Teleprompter wants to provide updated services and systems. There are many new ideas available. At the end of 1981 they will be required to carry 35 channels throughout the area. Westinghouse is going to be able to step up the program. Teleprompter presently has 14 channels. Mr. Hurd said he represents the consumers. Westinghouse is awaiting the approval of the transfer to acquire the franchise from Teleprompter. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Approval to tsfr. City's cable TV Franchise from Teleprompter, Inc. to Westinghouse Broadcasting Co. Inc. contd. Prop. Res. accept- ing a warranty deed from Tom Kato. Prop. Res. author. Adm. to execute agreement w /contr. re Foster Golf Course Irrig. Sys. Prop. Ord. estab. green fees charged at Foster Munic. Golf Links, amending Ord. #1159 MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE APPROVAL TO TRANSFER THE CITY CABLE TV FRANCHISE FROM TELEPROMPTER, INC. TO WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING CO., INC. BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill asked that the City Attorney make sure the City's interest in the conduit they financed be in the contract. Councilman Hill stated the warranty deed from Tom Kato will allow the completion of the sidewalk on the west side of 62nd Avenue South. He asked if the City has the money to finish the sidewalk. not Ted Uomoto, Director of Public Works, said the money has /been budgeted for the sidewalk. Councilman Hill asked that the cost of the sidewalk be brought to the next meeting of the Public Works Committee. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A WARRANTY DEED FROM TOM KATO BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said the proposed resolution proposes that the contract for the Foster Golf Course Irrigation system be performed in two phases, with Phase I of the work being accepted as complete and the contractor paid for that part of the work. The one year warranty would not start until the work for both phases has been completed. COUNCILMAN SAUL ARRIVED AT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AT 8:05 P.M. Mr. Williams said a budget transfer in the amount of $42,000 has been prepared to transfer the money from the Golf Course Special Revenue to the Foster Irrigation Project. This transfer will cover the balance of contract to be paid in 1981, after depletion of available funds from bond proceeds in acquisition fund. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BUDGET TRANSFER AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said the subject of green fees had been discussed at the Finance and Personnel Committee meeting. The golf course manager is taking applications for leagues and it is necessary to know what the fees are going to be. The rates at Foster Golf Course are average to those charged by golf courses in the area. Most golf courses are charging the same fees for week days and week ends. The Committee suggested a different rate for week ends than for week days. They are trying to encourage the day time use of the golf course. Councilman Bohrer said he would like to see the fee rate simplified rather than have different rates for week days and week ends, and for junior and senior citizens. He said the committee had looked at the current rates in neighboring golf courses. Don Williams said the rates at Foster Golf Course have not been changed in six years. Councilman Bohrer said he did not have a large increase in mind, but he would like to see an annual increase. Don Williams said Mr. Moore, Golf Course Manager, had suggested the City not have a week end rate for junior and senior citizens but have them pay regular rates on the week ends. He said he would like to see the same rates on week days and week ends. Mr. Williams said the president of the men's golf club feels an increase in fees is in order. Councilman Johanson said he did not know of a policy for the preparation of the course for playing, but he recalled a lot of the mowing is done during the week days so the greens are better for the week end play. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Prop. Ord. estab. green fees charged at Foster Munic. Golf Links, amending Ord. #1159. contd. Presentation of the Prop. Zoning Ord. Mr. Williams said the contract does not indicate when the mowing should be done. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR PLAY AT FOSTER MUNICIPAL GOLF LINKS BE $7.00 FOR 18 HOLES AND $4.50 FOR 9 HOLES AND THE RATES FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR CITIZENS BE $4.00 ON WEEK DAYS ONLY. City Attorney Hard suggested the proposed ordinance be amended so it becomes effective at such time as 18 holes are available for play. Councilman Bohrer asked if there is a discount for City residents? Mr. Williams said this subject was discussed at the Committee meeting, and it was decided that they would not address a special fee for Tukwila residents. Councilman Johanson said he felt the citizens benefit by having the golf course in the City. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. Fred Satterstrom, Planner, reviewed the progress of the zoning ordinance. He said a list of revisions to Draft No. 4 made by the Planning Commission had been distributed, also a revised zoning map indicating recommended zoning city -wide, and an errata sheet which details all printing errors which occurred in Draft No. 4 of the proposed zoning document. He said the Planning Department would like the Council to consider the date for a public hearing and how often and when the Council wants to meet to review the zoning ordinance. Council President Van Dusen suggested the Public Hearing be held in three or four weeks. From the input of the public hearing, the Council can determine how many meetings will be needed. Councilman Hill suggested that Council review the proposed zoning ordinance prior to the public hearing, so they are familiar with it. He suggested Fred Satterstrom or Mark Caughey go over the document with the Council. Councilman Johanson said this is a critical document to many people and he would like to be able to go through the public hearing notes prior to making any decisions. Councilman Hill said his idea was not to change anything until after the input from the Public Hearing. He said he would like to go through the document section by section. Councilman Bohrer said he doubted the Council would be able to accomplish much of anything in one night, it is such a large document. He recommended the public hearing be held to get input and then the Council could study the document with the input. He suggested that the Planning Commission come and sit with the Council at the Public Hearing. He would like to see the Public Hearing begin with a state- ment from the Council recognizing the two and one -half years that the Planning Commission has been working on it. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE NIGHT OF MARCH 9, 1981 BE SET ASIDE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING OF DRAFT NO. 4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION, STAFF AND CITY COUNCIL BE PRESENT AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. Council President Van Dusen said this would give the Council one month to go over the ordinance and prepare for the public hearings. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECEIPT OF FOUR COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE, DRAFT NO. 4, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THAT THE OFFICIAL PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE BE KEPT AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 4 DISCUSSION Contd. Presentation of Prop. Zoning Ord. contd. RECESS 8:55 9:05 P.M. Councilman Bohrer recommended that the review by the Council be scheduled after the public hearing input has been received. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Van Dusen, with Council Members present as previously listed. Parkway Plaza West Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director, said the Benaroya Company Tax Lot Configura- has asked to modify the configuration of tax lot divisions of Parkway tion. Plaza West. The Boeing Company is the principal tenant of Parkway Plaza West and by lease agreement assumes the property tax liabilities for the site as well as the undeveloped hillsides to the west. They do not wish to pay taxes on land they will never use so have asked Benaroya Com()any to arrange with the County Assessor to "divide off" the hillside area as a separate tax -lot and relieve them of the cost. King County authorities have agreed to realign the tax -lots provided the City of Tukwila will give its written approval. The Acting Finance Director states that by dividing off the hillside area from the office parcel it may have the effect of slightly reducing city tax revenue receipts. Staff recommendation is that the matter be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee for study and that they report back a recommendation to the Council. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PARKWAY PLAZA WEST TAX LOT CONFIGURATION BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director, said he had asked the Benaroya Company if they would give the City the hillside for a trail. Schneider /Nilsen Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director, stated Schneider /Nilsen Rezone Request. Development is seeking to build the same building they have built on the east side of Interurban Avenue on the proposed rezone site. However, it is necessary to encroach upon the R -4 portion of the site in order to provide a sufficiently sized surface parking area. Since the R -4 zoning district does not allow commercial parking as a permitted use, the rezone to C -1 is requested. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed rezone application and recommended approval of the rezone action, but did not review the proposed office project. The area affected by the rezone application, as well as the entire project site, is bisected by an existing city pedestrian trail. Relocation of the existing trail system and vacation of a portion of the existing right -of -way would be subject to Council approval. Review of the project itself will depend on prior Council approval of a street vacation petition and subject rezone. The western boundary of the rezone area extends approximately to the 50' contour level. While this boundary is acceptable for geographic purposes, development or related disturbance above the 30' contour level would violate objective 3, policy 1, of the "Natural Environment" section of the Comprehensive Plan discouraging disturbance of slopes exeeding 20 The Staff recommendation is that the Council affirm the Planning Commission recommendation of approval of the Schneider /Nilsen rezone according to following stipulations: (1) Any project proposed on this site subsequent to Council approval of the subject rezone action shall require BAR approval of site, architecture and landscaping details prior to issuance of building permits. (2) The property owner shall record a deed restriction running with the land providing that no disturbance of existing contour or vegetation above elevation 30' shall occur as a result of adjacent development activity, except as necessary to maintain the existing Tukwila trail system, with costs to be borne by the property owner. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 5 DISCUSSION Contd. Schneider /Nilsen Rezone Request contd. Councilman Hill said he was concerned about the bluff below the Hillcrest Apartments. He asked if measures have been taken to be sure it does not slide. Mark Caughey said that matter will be addressed at the time the environmental aspect is considered, it will be among the major issues. Councilman Van Dusen asked how the street would be worked in with the trail? Mr. Caughey said if the Council grants the rezone, the trail can be realigned according to the engineer's specifications. They are going to have to come back and file for a street vacation, but the rezone approval is the first step. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE SCHNEIDER /NILSEN REZONE REQUEST BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Prop. Res. author. Mark Caughey, Acting Planning Director, said in November 1979 the Mayor to enter into Fostoria Park Associates applied for a building permit to construct a Dev. Agreement a single industrial building on the subject site which is designated w /Fostoria Park M -1 zoning. In January 1980 the SEPA review was completed and it was Assoc. to partici- noted that upgrading of the site's street surface width and condition pate in future LIDs and improvements to various intersections in the vicinity will be in the vic. of So. needed to accommodate truck traffic generated by the Fostoria Project. 134th St. The developer and staff agree that improvement to South 134th Street should occur beyond the strict frontage limits of the Fostoria site, and that the LID method is the most effective vesicle to initiate these improvements. The proposed resolution authorizes the Mayor to sign the Developer's Agreement. Discussion on Ted Uomoto, Director of Public Works, stated the consultants gave Sewer Rate Study. a brief summary review of their report at the last Committee of the Whole Meeting. They have nothing more to add at this time. They have recommended that no changes be made at this time until the study is completed. It will take about three months to complete the study. Final acceptance for installation of signal at Tukwila Parkway Andover Pk. W. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE SEWER RATE STUDY AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Ted Uomoto, Director of Public Works, stated work has been completed on the signal at Tukwila Parkway and Andover Park West and his Department recommends final acceptance. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL MAKE FINAL ACCEPTANCE FOR INSTALLATION OF SIGNAL AT TUKWILA PARKWAY AND ANDOVER PARK WEST BY COUNCIL MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Johanson said the City still has an outstanding bill from Signal Electric that should be put in the Finance Committee. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE OUTSTANDING BILL FROM SIGNAL ELECTRIC BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Increased Cost Est. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, said the ordinance passed by the for LID #30. Council identified the total project cost at $275,000. The latest estimate indicates that because of the delay in the construction of the project due to easements and right -of -way acquisition, the cost has increased to $292,250 without condemnation and $347,250 with condemnation. When this was discussed in the Public Works Committee Meeting it was concluded that this increased cost should be brought to the attention of the Council Members for further discussion as it relates to notifying the property owners of the increased cost. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 6 DISCUSSION Contd. Increased Cost Est. for LID #30 contd. Ltr. fr. King Cty. re joint measures strategies to seek funding assistance for the 56th Ave. So. Bridge (Foster Bridge). City Attorney Hard said he thought the City would be able to get the needed property without condemnation. Councilman Bohrer said the ordinance established the preliminary assessment roll. This increase would run the cost 6.3% above the roll. Mayor Todd stated he had received a letter from King County seeking an agreement with the City that delineates the City's share of all costs and declaration of responsibilities. They would like a commitment before March 1, 1981. City Attorney Hard said it has been the position of the City that since we do not own the bridge, the responsibility lies with King County. It is obvious they would like the City to pay some of the costs. He suggested the City take the position that we do not have any money to pay and do not want to pay any money. He said he felt it was not necessary to respond to the letter. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE LETTER FROM KING COUNTY BE TURNED OVER TO THE CITY ATTORNEY. Councilman Bohrer said he thought the City Attorney should respond to the letter. City Attorney Hard said he would send a letter to Mr. Guenther, King County Department of Public Works, stating the letter has been received and turned over to the City Attorney. Mayor Todd stated the City signed Resolution No. 754 for a grant that was not granted. *MOTION CARRIED. Prop. Ord. annexing City Attoney Hard said he did not have the proposed ordinance for certain property to Council review at this meeting. It states the City received the the City (Boyd request and have held a public hearing and the Council approves of Annexation). the annexation. Mr. Hard said he would send an advance copy of the proposed ordinance to the Mayor and City Council President and have it ready for the Regular Meeting on February 17, 1981. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 1981 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. RECESS MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 10:00 10:05 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Van Dusen, with Council Members present as previously listed. Prop. Ord. setting Council President Van Dusen asked the Council Members to go over Council Meeting the proposed ordinance. He asked City Attorney Hard if it was Procedures. necessary to have an ordinance establishing Council meeting procedures. City Attorney Hard said he believed it was not necessary to have Council procedures established by ordinance. It will take an ordinance to repeal the motion. The Council procedures could be established by resolution. Councilman Johanson suggested the Council meet on Tuesday nights rather than Monday nights. Councilman Bohrer said he preferred the Monday night meeting as he travels a lot and can work the Monday night into his schedule. TUKWILA CITY.COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 9, 1981 Page 7 DISCUSSION Contd. Prop. Ord. setting City Attorney Hard said third class cities are required to meet on Council Meeting Monday nights. Procedures contd. ADJOURNMENT 10:40 P.M. Council President Van Dusen suggested the Council procedures ordinance be put in the Community Affairs Committee. He asked the Council if they wanted standing committees. It has been suggested that the committee meetings be held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Council meetings. There have been suggestions to put committees together. He wondered if it was appropriate to put Public Works and Safety together in terms of work load. He said it was his thought that the committee members be rotated so they change committees. Councilman Bohrer recommended that Section III (A), third and fourth line, be changed to read: "...A Council president who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council" Item (B) should read: "In case of the absence of the Mayor the Council President shall act as Mayor Pro Tempore and perform the duties of Mayor..." Item (C) should read: "If a vacancy occurs in the office of the Mayor, the City Council, at their next regular meeting, shall elect from their number a Mayor, who shall serve until a Mayor is elected and certified at the next municipal election." Councilman Bohrer said he liked the City Council agenda synopsis. He said he thought it should be modified to allow the administration to bring items to the City Council. He suggested the procedures be put into a committee. Councilman Hill said the Public Works Committee does not have anything pending and he would be happy to be on the committee. He suggested the Committee meet on Wednesday, February 11, at 4:30 p.m. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Gary L: Van Dusen, City Council President Nor'na Booher, Recording Secretary