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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesMarch 9, 1982 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Council President Bohrer called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL OF EDGAR D. BAUCH, L. C. BOHRER (Council President), MABEL J. HARRIS, COUNCIL MEMBERS GEORGE D. HILL, DORIS PHELPS, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. REPORTS Mayor City Council Councilman Phelps reported the Finance and Personnel Committee will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Gt Q Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, presented the February report on 1982 salary savings. The salary savings show we are ahead of schedule, but this is accountable to the fact that there are four unfilled positions. Councilman Bauch reported the Public Works Committee has started a review of the 6 -Year Street Plan. It will come to the Council in May so it can be adopted in July. 56th Ave. Bridge Mrs. William Baker, Foster Point, stated the residents of Foster Point are trying to avoid a lawsuit. A lawsuit would hold up repair to the bridge indefinitely. It has been two years since the bridge collapsed. The County is the lead agency; the City of Tukwila has been cooperative and also the City Attorney. She said she had called the County Council offices and they have not returned her calls. When she has been able to talk to anyone, she has been told they will call her when they have some information. She said she felt she had been given the run around by the County. BID AWARDS Microfilming Service for Police Dept. PUBLIC HEARING 4 Alternatives for improvements along Interurban Ave. Corridor. George Gomez, President of Duwamish Improvement Club, said they are interested in having the bridge repaired. It has caused an excess of traffic in Duwamish and Allentown. The bridge has been down for two years. Mrs. Baker said the school buses come in to Foster Point, but during bad weather the children have to walk because the bus drivers will not come into Foster Point. Council President Bohrer said the City and City Attorney will pursue this matter as soon as possible. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE AWARDING OF THE BID FOR MICROFILMING SERVICE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Phil Fraser, Acting Public Works Director, introduced Mr. Stanton, Horton Dennis Associates, who has done the study on Interurban Avenue. Mr. Stanton explained the four alternatives, the right -of -way that would be required, and approximate cost. Council President Bohrer opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. Aden O'Dell, 14040 Interurban Avenue South, asked where the money is coming from to finance this project? Council President Bohrer said the money has not been budgeted as yet as the alinement of the street was not known. It has been the subject of study for two or three years. The study has been completed and the public hearing is held for public input. Henry Vanderpol, President of Oak Harbor Freight Lines, said they are not in favor of Alternative II which does not have a left turn lane. He urged City Council to maintain the left turn lanes. Lawrence Crostick, audience, asked for a recess so the public could look at the alternatives. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 9, 1982 Page 2 RECESS 7:52 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 4 Alternatives for improvements along Interurban Ave. Corr. contd. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes: Feb. 23, 1982. Prop. Ord. accepting water mains, includ- ing hydrants, san. sewer mains from Pac. Townhouse Builders, Inc. in accord w /Res. #784. NEW BUSINESS Pedestrian crossing at intersection of 52nd Ave. S. Interurban Ave. Council President Bohrer declared a 5 minute recess so the alternatives could be studied by the audience. Council President Bohrer called the Committee of the Whole Meeting back to order, with Council Members present as previously listed. Councilman Duffie arrived at the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Jerry Knudson, 6421 So. 143rd Place, Tukwila, said the businesses in the area have worked to get a median and turn lane and they would like to keep them. If there is vegetation in the median it will be expensive for the City and tax payers to maintain. Foot traffic along Interurban is practically nil. An 8' sidewalk is quite wide. 3bl9 Councilman Hill said he would like to see the area changed to offices and restaurants rather than manufacturing. The left turn lanes would be stacking lanes; he would like to see sidewalks on both sides of the street and turn -out lanes for buses, also a bike path. He felt plants should be kept out of the middle of the street. The sides of the street could be planted. Aden O'Dell, 14040 Interurban Avenue South, said he had no objection to the beautification of Interurban. Sidewalks are needed on at least one side of the street. The left turn lanes are needed. The existing highway takes a lot of traffic. He suggested leaving the street like it is and expanding the right -of -way Robert Borge, Interurban Avenue, said they have forty employees coming into their place. About 22 years ago there was a bad accident with a company car. He asked that the street be left as it is with the left hand turns and sidewalks. Council President Bohrer read into the record of the meeting a letter from Harold W. Hill, Mercer Island, who was unable to be present. The letter stated there should not be revision to present driving and left turn lanes and no plantings in the median. If there are plantings in the right -of -way outside of the curb line, the amount of planting required on private property adjacent could be reduced. Sidewalks may cost more than planting, but in the long run they are less expensive. Bicycle lanes become dirty and dangerous alongside auto driving lanes. Bicycling should be dis- couraged or even prohibited, if possible. He requested that any decision to consider the work being done and resultant expense to property owners be deferred until recession is over. COUNCIL PRESIDENT BOHRER DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OVER AT 8:10 P.M. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MATTER OF INTERURBAN AVENUE CORRIDOR BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 23, 1982 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch said this matter has come from the Public Works Committee. The push button signal for pedestrian would cost $27,000. The Committee recommends Alternative 2 which is moving the crosswalk to where the street intersects with Interurban, putting in street lights on both sides with crosswalk sign and flashing light. Price was approximately $6,500 plus $120. The hardware could be reused. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 9, 1982 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Pedestrian crossing at intersection of 52nd Ave. S. Inter- urban Ave. contd. Adjustment in Block Grant Population Funds. Request to lower Sr. Citizen rates at Foster Golf Crse. Prop. Res. granting approval of internal corp. reorganization involving Telepromp- ter. Revised Sign Code TMC Title 19. Council Retreat Request for change in meeting schedule for Council Mtgs. RECESS 8:55 9:00 P.M. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THIS MATTER BE CONSIDERED ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL VOTING NO. Councilman Bauch said the money over and above $2,000 would come from surplus in the Shared Revenue Fund. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL REDUCE BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BY $34.00. *MOTION FAILED, AS AMENDED. Councilman Harris asked if there are many senior citizens playing with the men's club on the weekend? Council President Bohrer called for a five minute recess. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order, with Council Members present as previously listed. 3L.ab MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND DESIGNATE THE SOURCE OF THE REHABILITATION FUND. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COUNCIL MOTION REDUCING EXPENDITURES FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER REHABILITATION FUND BY $34.00 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL VOTING NO. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said petitions have been received by the City asking consideration be given to establish- ing a lower senior citizen greens rate at Foster Golf Course during weekends. John Hensley, audience, said there are about 200 members in the men's club and about 30% are senior citizens. Many of them cannot afford to play on the weekend. Most of the club activities take place on the weekend. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REQUEST TO LOWER SENIOR CITIZEN RATES AT FOSTER GOLF COURSE BE PUT IN THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch said he would like the Committee to consider lowering the rate for the senior citizens who live within the City. Prop. Res. authorizing MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION Finance Dir. to make BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. segregation on orig. MOTION CARRIED. Assessment Roll for LID #29. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE REVISED SIGN CODE BE PUT IN THE PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEES. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer suggested date of April 10, 1982 for Council Retreat. He said the meeting would be open to the public but Department Heads were not invited to furnish input. Dennis Hidell, Council Specialist, will serve as moderator. Councilman Duffie requested the Council Meetings be held some other night than Tuesday. He is in the National Guard Reserves and many meetings are scheduled for Tuesday night. Council President Bohrer suggested Councilman Duffie request a change in his Reserve meeting schedule. He said Councilman Duffie's request would be considered at the Council Retreat. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 9, 1982 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. amending Comprehensive Plan Map and Prop. Ord. adopting a new Zoning Code Shoreline Regulations 36A1 Cris Crumbaugh, audience, suggested that the definition of building not be changed, as suggested in Staff Letter dated March 3, 1982. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE WORDING BE LEFT AS IT APPEARS IN SECTION 18.06.080 IN DRAFT NO. 6. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer said Pages 12, 17, 24, 19, 24, 55, 83, 20, 21, 25, 26, 41, 44, 50, 54, 56, 58, 59, 69, 97, 100, 102, 104 were approved as suggested by Staff Letter dated March 3, 1982. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ON PAGE 106 OF DRAFT 6 SECTION 18.50.080, THE FOLLOWING WORDS BE ADDED AT THE END OF THE SENTENCE: "AND NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY (20) FEET." MOTION CARRIED. Revisions to pages 108, 128, 120, 135, 136, 141, 142, 149, 160, 170 approved as suggested by Staff Letter dated March 3, 1982. Councilman Phelps requested that the City Attorney look at the suggested change on Page 138 and see that it conforms. MOVED BY BAUCH, THAT THE WORDS "BULK, USE, OR" BE REMOVED FROM STAFF RECOMMENDATION ON LINE 25, PAGE 153, OF MEMORANDUM DATED MARCH 3, 1982. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Council approved Page 171. Council President Bohrer said each Council Member, in order of seniority, could make proposals to the proposed ordinances at this time. Councilman Hill: None Councilman Van Dusen: None Council President Bohrer: He referred to Page 89 of Draft No. 6 and suggested wording be inserted between Lines 7 and 8 in Item (d) as reflected in the following Motion. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE FOLLOWING WORDING BE ADDED AS ITEM (d) BETWEEN LINES 7 AND 8 ON PAGE 89 OF DRAFT NO. 6, "JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DENSITY BONUS IF DENSITY BONUS IS REQUESTED." MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer said on Page 134, Line 15, he would suggest adding "for non industrial uses" on Line 15. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT WORDS "FOR NON- INDUSTRIAL USES" BE ADDED TO LINE 15, PAGE 134 AFTER WORD "ZONE." Jerry Knudson, audience, requested it be left as it appears in Draft No. 6. ROLL CALL VOTE: HILL, VAN DUSEN, PHELPS, DUFFIE VOTING NO; BOHRER, HARRIS, BAUCH VOTING YES. MOTION FAILED. Council President Bohrer suggested changed to Pages 134 and 135, Lines 18, 8, and 18, as reflected in following Motion. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT ON PAGE 134, LINE 18, AND PAGE 135, LINES 8 AND 18, THE WORDING BE: "CONFORMS SUBSTANTIALLY TO" AND REMOVE THE WORDS "AT LEAST ONE OF." MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer suggested change on Page 159, Line 3 as reflected in following Motion. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE WORDS "FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 12 MONTHS" BE ADDED TO PAGE 159, LINE 3, AFTER THE WORDS "PUBLIC HEARING." MOTION CARRIED, WITH PHELPS VOTING NO. Councilman Harris: None Councilman Phelps: None Councilman Duffie: None Councilman Bauch: None TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING March 9, 1982 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. amending Comprehensive Plan Map and Prop. Ord. adopting new Zoning Code Shoreline Reg. contd. ADJOURNMENT 10:50 P.M. Cris Crumbaugh, audience, said he would suggest a change to Section 18.44.114 with addition of Paragraph (h) as shown in following Motion. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT PARAGRAPH (H) BE ADDED TO SECTION 18.44.114 STATING: "PLAZA CONNECTORS BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND DIKES, NOT EXCEEDING HEIGHT OF THE DIKE, ARE PERMITTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AND ENHANCING PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ALONG THE RIVER AND FOR LANDSCAPING PURPOSES." MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND ADOPTING THE NEW ZONING CODE AND SHORELINE REGULATIONS BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 16, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. C. Bohrer, ouncil President NorMa Recording Secretary