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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-26 Committee of the Whole MinutesJuly 26, 1982 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mayor City Council City Attorney CITIZEN COMMENTS Tukwila's 75th Anniversary OLD BUSINESS Prop. Ord. estab. regulating license fees for amusement centers amusement devi ces. M I N U T E S 37 City Hall Council Chambers Council President Bohrer led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. L. C. BOHRER (Council President),JOE H. DUFFIE, GEORGE D. HILL, DORIS PHELPS. Mayor Van Dusen reported he has not heard from the County regarding the 56th Avenue Bridge. Consideration is being given to a resolution on the old Police Building. A preliminary study is being given to additional parking for City Hall. This would provide 25 additional parking stalls below the City Hall. Council President Bohrer reported applications for the vacant City Council position have been received from: Wendy Morgan, Cheryl Wheeler, Larry Gill, and John Schwarzman. Councilman Doris Phelps reported she has been elected to the position of Co -Chair of the Elected Washington Women. The City Attorney stated the Allenbach hearing that was to take place on July 27, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. has been changed to August 5, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. Both sides are still producing evidence. Cheryl Wheeler, 14102 55th Avenue South, Tukwila, said 1983 will be the 75th anniversary of the City of Tuwila. She suggested a committee be formed to plan a Diamond Jubilee. Approval of MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 29, Minutes: 1982 AND JULY 12, 1982 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS BE APPROVED AS June 29, 1982 PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. July 12, 1982 Prop. Ord. imposing Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, said there are three alternatives addl. optional to use in Section 10 of the proposed ordinance. The first alternative sales tax upon would pass the ordinance effective January 1, 1983 contingent upon taxable events King County passing an ordinance at a similar rate effective January 1, within the City. 1983. The second alternative would be to pass the ordinance effective January 1, 1983 and not make it contingent upon the County passing an ordinance. The third alternative would be to pass the ordinance effective the quarter after the County passes their ordinance. He recommended Alternative 1. Councilman Hill said he would like to see the budget before passing the ordinance to see if additional taxes are needed. He favored alterna- tive 2. Mr. Doerschel said the budget would be available to the Council the first or second week of October. Council President Bohrer favored alterntive 3 only if it is necessary. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE MOVED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND PLACE THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE IN THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BRING IT BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO OCTOBER 30 WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF OPTIONS THAT WILL HAVE THE LEAST IMPACT ON THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. Police Chief Lowery suggested Section 4(c) state the committee be made up of the Fire Chief, City Clerk, Police Chief and Planning Director. He suggested the date of December 31, 1982 replace date of September 30, 1982 in Section 8. The Fire Chief should also be listed in Section 7. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 26, 1982 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. estab. regulating lic- ense fees for amusement centers amusement devi- ces contd. RECESS 8:53 9:00 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Prop. Res. accept- ing petition to annex certain property within Tukwila Planning Area fixing time place for Public Hearing. Prop. Res. accept petition to annex certain property within Tukwila Planning Area fixing time place for Public Hearing. Prop. Ord. estab. creating bridge replacement fund for City. 7/7 MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT IN SECTION 4(C) OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE THE COMMITTEE BE MADE UP OF THE CITY CLERK, POLICE CHIEF, FIRE CHIEF, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR AND SECTION 7 REFLECT CITY CLERK, FINANCE DIRECTOR, POLICE CHIEF, AND FIRE CHIEF. MOTION FAILED WITH PHELPS VOTING YES. It was noted in Sections 4(f) and (g) consideration has not been given to pro- rating the license rate. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY INCORPORATE SUGGESTED CHANGES TO SECTIONS 4(F) AND (G) AND PRESENT IT TO THE COUNCIL IN TWO WEEKS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT SECTION 4(C) BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE REVIEW COMMITTEE: CITY CLERK, FIRE CHIEF, POLICE CHIEF, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO ADD THE FIRE CHIEF AND DESIGNATE THE POLICE CHIEF IN SECTION 7. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND SECTION 8 AND INDICATE DATE OF JANUARY 1, 1983 RATHER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 1982. MOTION WITH- DRAWN, WITH APPROVAL OF SECOND. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TURNED OVER TO THE CITY ATTORNEY FOR WORDING TO SECTION 8 WITH THE INTENT THAT THE CITY COUNCIL INTENDS TO START ENFORCING THE ORDINANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MOTION FAILED, WITH HILL VOTING YES. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED REVISION TO SECTION 1 (C), LINE 5, READ: "....PROVIDED THAT IT DOES NOT MEAN OR INCLUDE ANY MACHINE OR DEVICE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE VENDING OF TANGIBLE MERCHANDISE NOR DOES IT INCLUDE TELEVISIONS AND DEVICES FOR DISPLAY OF PICTURES OR VIEWS ON FILM WHICH ARE LOCATED IN GUEST ROOMS OF HOTELS OR MOTELS." MOTION FAILED, WITH BOHRER AND DUFFIE VOTING NO; PHELPS AND HILL VOTING YES. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer, with Council Members present as previously listed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE AUGUST 2, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE AUGUST 2, 1982 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TO PASS THE RESOLUTION AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND PLACE IT ON AN AGENDA OF THE COUNCIL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TABLED UNTIL BUDGET DISCUSSIONS. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING July 26, 1982 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, said the City will not amending 1982 bud- get the funds until an ordinance is passed stating how the funds are to get as adopted be spent. to appropriate un- anticipated revenue.MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT OPTION 3 (OLD CITY HALL PARK AND MCMICKEN PARK) AND THE ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED, WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. Prop. Res. changing MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE title for position FOWARDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. of Jr. Engineer. Affordable Monthly MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT A RESOLUTION BE DRAFTED Payment Loan AND BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Program. Draft No. 5 of prop. Sign Code. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 p.m. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE A FORMAL MOTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON A FUTURE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. Claim for damages Mr. Arthur L. Martin presented his claim for reimbursement by the files by Arthur L. City of towing charges in the amount of $82.19. He stated since Martin. the judge dismissed his citation the towing was improper. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BE DENIED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT DISCUSSION ON DRAFT 5 OF THE PROPOSED SIGN CODE BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. Brad Collins, Planning Director, presented letter from Mr. Lorenz, Bon Home Store, requesting a sign on the Bon Home Store. Mr. Lorenz drew a sketch on the board showing the sides of his building and desired location of sign. He wished clarification as to whether or not this would be permitted in the proposed sign code. Council President Bohrer stated more information would be needed on this. *MOTION CARRIED. 37/F MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Council President L. C. Bohrer Norte Booher, Recording Secretary