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Home My WebLink About1982-11-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesNovember 22, 1982 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor City Council Staff City Attorney OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes: Nov. 1, 1982 Nov. 8, 1982 NEW BUSINESS Prop. res. authorizing applications for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation proj. to the IAC for outdoor recreation. 379 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MINUTES Council President Bohrer led the audience and City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. EDGAR D. BAUCH, LIONEL C. BOHRER (Council President), JOE H. DUFFIE MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS. GARY L. VAN DUSEN (Mayor), DANIEL D. W00 (Deputy City Attorney), ALAN DOERSCHEL (Finance Director), BRAD COLLINS (Planning Director), BYRON SNEVA (Public Works Director), PAT LOWERY (Police Chief). Mayor Van Dusen reported the visit from the Sister City, Ikawa, was enjoyed by all. The City is receiving many gifts and would like to publicly display them. He suggested the Council spend $1,000 out of professional services to buy a display case to be placed in the City Hall lobby. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MAYOR BE GIVEN UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OUT OF CITY COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DISPLAY CASE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Phelps reported her attendance at the dedication of the Kirkland City Hall. It has a 72 -hour jail facility with 5 cells. The architecture is similar to Tukwila City Hall. Councilman Bauch reported there were three sandwich sign boards in evidence at Sunwood. Brad Collins, Planning Director, said he would take action to have them removed at dark. Councilman Harris reported the task force will meet with other members on the new health contract. She said there would be no further monies from Tukwila until we know what we are getting for our tax dollars. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, reported that the notice from the Federal and State Highway Department has been received funding the study for the relocation of the T -Line Bridge. Deputy City Attorney Woo reported the Allenbach case was argued the previous week. The judge has promised a decision by Christmas. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 8, 1982 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 1, 1982 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH MORGAN VOTING NO. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion on request MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER to amend existing park- ITEM (I) OF THE AGENDA AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. ing agreement for Pavi- lion Outlet Ctr. to Brad Collins, Planning Director, said the purpose of the discussion eliminate use of surplus is to amend existing parking agreement for the Pavilion Outlet parking spaces in Parkway Center to eliminate use of surplus spaces in Parkway Plaza North Plaza North. and eliminate existing shuttlebus services. The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for off premise parking. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 22, 1982 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Elim. use of surplus parking spaces in Parkway Plaza North contd. RECESS 8:10 8:10 P.M. Prop. Res. recognizing the 1st annual City tree lighting ceremony. Approval to advertise for new position of Bldg. Grds. Maint. Section Mgr. Prop. Ord. appropr. unanticipated funds for addl. attorney's fees and Prop. Ord. transferring debt service costs from Water Fund to Sewer Fund increasing the interfund cost for services amending 1982 Budget. 3793" Mr. Joel Benoliel, representing Benaroya Company, said there is adequate parking without using the surplus spaces in Parkway Plaza North. Councilman Phelps said she was concerned that some of the customers at Pavilion Center were parking along the back of the warehouses. It was her understanding there was to be no access going east /west behind the building (Midland Drive). It is a private access street. Mr. Benoliel said there may have been parking there during the opening four or five days of the Pavilion Center. It is easy to park in front of the building now and there would be no reason for anyone to go behind the building to park. Councilman Phelps asked that someone look at the documents to be sure this is a private road and not an access road from Andover. Council President Bohrer said the Council would like a report from Administration on the subject of private use of the cul -de -sac. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPERTY AGREEMENT BE RETURNED TO ADMINISTRATION FOR EXECUTION OF SUBSEQUENT AGREEMENT IN CONTEXT WITH PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order with Council Members present as previously listed. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Morgan stated not everyone celebrates Christmas. She suggested that space or time be given to other holidays for other groups. Councilman Bauch said this is not a City function, it is in response to a group requesting permission to have a tree lighting ceremony. *MOTION CARRIED. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, presented an outline of the proposed reorganization of the Public Works Department. He stated he would like to advertise for the new position of Building and Grounds Maintenance Section Manager so hiring can be done prior to the first of the year. The proposed salary is Grade 4, Step 1 ($2,253 /month). MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SECTION MANAGER BE REFERRED TO THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, stated the proposed ordinance is required to appropriate unanticipated funds for additional legal fees not contemplated when the 1982 budget was adopted. Councilman Harris suggested another paragraph be added stating where the monies are coming from. Councilman Harris suggested a paragraph be added to the second proposed ordinance stating the debt service is being moved. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE TWO PROPOSED ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED, BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING November 22, 1982 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Contd. 3796 4 Budget Trsfr. Motions: MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE FOUR BUDGET Fin. /Public Works $8,000 TRANSFER MOTIONS BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REUGLAR MEETING. salary savings adjustment.MOTION CARRIED. Fire: $2,500 for out of class pay for Accounting Chf. Accounting Fire Marshal. Planning:$3,300 for salary savings adjustment Police: $13,600 for salary savings adj. Prop. Ord. annexing MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE certain territory conti- BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. guous to City (Foster Pk.) Prop. Ord. annexing MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE certain territory conti- BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. guous to City (Southgate). Discussion on draft MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE DRAFT AGREEMENT agreement allowing BE SEND TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Renton to extend animal control services to City. Prop. Ord. imposing sales Deputy City Attorney Woo said he was requested by Administration tax or use tax upon to to draft the proposed ordinance. It has been learned that in be collected from persons order for the sales tax to be imposed by January 1, the from whom State sales or ordinance must be passed by December 1, 1982. Use tax is collected, fixing rate of tax, providing for adm. collection thereof. RECESS 9:30 9:38 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 10:12 P.M. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES, SO COUNCIL MEMBERS CAN READ THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer with City Council Members present as previously listed. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CALL A SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 29, 1982 TO CONSIDER THE SALES TAX. Cris Crumbaugh, audience, said business men of the area are not opposed to imposing the sales tax if it is not in a larger amount than surrounding area and if the money is used for capital improvements. Council President Bohrer said he would like to see it written into the ordinance the intended use of the increased sales tax is for capital improvements and not for City maintenance, that it is for three years unless extended by the Council. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. L. O! Bohrer, Council President Nor Booher Recording Secretary