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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-10 Committee of the Whole MinutesJanuary 10, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mayor CITIZENS COMMENTS Charles Kirchner, Transit Planner w/ Metro will present discussion on Park Ride Facilities. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall SA7a3 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Bohrer led the City Council and audience 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, GEOERGE D. HILL, WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PEHLPS. Mayor Van Dusen said he would present the staff reports, unless there was technical information that would be presented by the Department Head. The Public Works Department has gone out to bid on Christensen Storm Drain and Signal at Southcenter at Strander and Klickitat Drive. Low bid was $25,000, funding is $38,000. We will have to go out for more bids. Negotiations on the purchase of the Independent Water Company will resume as soon as the attorney for Independent Water Company is available. Mr. Kirchner, Pietro, said he was present to discuss how to meet the anticipated park and ride demand in Tukwila, the Green River Valley, and other South King County points. It will reduce congestion on adjacent aterials and freeways. The parking facilities should have 300 stalls. The alternate sites are: Interurban Avenue and South 143rd and Interurban and Southcenter Blvd. north east corner. Site selection criteria will be applied to the suggested sites. Financial costs of acquisition and development will be discussed. There will be an environmental study made. Plans are to start developing the facilities in late 1982 and have it operational in 1985. Louise Strander, audience, said in the 1970's there were long discus- sions on the comprehensive plan for the City. A good deal of time was spent on transportation. An Interurban Corridor study was made and it was determined the Corridor was a traffic critical area. When the zoning ordinance was adopted the Interurban Corridor traffic study was used and certain uses that had been allowed under the old zoning was denied in the new zoning because they were traffic generated. It seems obvious that 300 cars concentrated are going to create a traffic hazard. Alternative sites should be found outside the Corridor. The City Council should point out to Metro that the proposed use does not fit into the plans that have been adopted for this area. Brad Collins, Director of Planning, said Metro would be asked all of the questions that Mrs. Strander has asked. There would have to be an environmental review statement on the site and the alternatives. Mrs. Strander, audience, said as a property owner she feels the City owes it to the citizens not to permit Metro to develop the park lots along the Interurban Corridor. The City should write a letter to Metro explaining the situation and the traffic problem that would ensue. Mr. Kirchner said there would be a transportation study. Councilman Phelps asked Mr. Kirchner if Metro has any other site or site documentation that could be passed on to the citizens for their information. Mr. Kirchner said he would make the information available to the Mayor's office. Joanne Davis, 5906 So. 144th, said she was concerned about any more land being taken off the tax roles. Fort Dent might be used for the parking facilities as it is already off the tax roles. She lives above Interurban and she felt there would be noise and pollution. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 10, 1983 Page 2 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Contd. Charles Kirchner, Transit Planner w/ Metro will present discussion on Park Ride Facilities contd. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes: Dec. 13, 1982. Prop. res. relating to selection of firm to operate Foster Golf Links pro shop restaurant, appro- val agreement auth. Mayor to enter into contract. Prop. res. accepting plat commercial str. improvements for Upland Dr. Discussion on draft agreement that would allow Renton to ex- tend animal control service to Tukwila. Mr. Kirchner said people do not like to drive beyond the freeway entrances to park. Cris Crumbaugh, representing Segale Company, said they own property across the street from one of the proposed sites. He said he thought the City should ask Metro to find an alternate site outside the Corridor. Both sites on Interurban are not acceptable for the same reason. He suggested parking could be located north of I -5 where it crosses Interurban. Councilman Harris said she has looked at every Park and Ride facility in the area and they are being well used. If people are going to use them they do not mind driving to them and then riding. Mr. Kirchner said Fort Dent site was discussed and it does not seem to be a reasonable site for a variety of reasons. There is security to be considered; it is not well lit. There would be conflict with the other uses at Fort Dent. There could be icing problems on the bridge entering Fort Dent. Mr. Kirchner said there will be a public hearing in May or June and then they will come back to the City Council. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES HELD DECEMBER 13, 1982 AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Mayor Van Dusen said Richard Haaland has withdrawn his proposal to operate the golf course. The selection will have to be made from the remaining proposals. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MAYOR NEGOTIATE WITH ERNEST LEUCKENOTTE FOR THE FOSTER GOLF LINKS OPERATOR AGREEMENT. Councilman Hill thought the responsibility of maintainance of the golf links might be a problem and who is responsible for what should be clearly stated. There should be a set of rules. Councilman Phelps suggested the eleventh line on Page 13 of the agreement should be "independent certified public accountant" rather than "independent public accountant." She asked if the bonding requirement on Page 19, Section XXXV was sufficient. The City Attorney said it could be increased. Mayor Van Dusen said the contract will be brought back to the City Council for approval. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, TO DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO REVIEW OR ATTEMPT TO ADD TO THE CONTRACT SOME AGREEMENT THAT THERE WILL BE COORDINATION BETWEEN THE LESSEE AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONCERNING GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill said when a street is accepted it should be up to City standards and this street does not meet that criteria. They are 36' wide and are required to be 50' wide. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 17, 1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL, HARRIS, BOHRER VOTING NO. Police Chief Wallis, Renton, said the City of Renton would extend the same services to Tukwila as they do to Renton. He said last year they had a full -time animal control officer five days a week and a part -time officer 20 hours a week. Regular visits will be made to the City by the officer and they will respond to calls. There would be a priority if the matter is life threatening. The officers work basically on a day shift but they would come early and late on a rotating basis. They would issue citations and impound animals. When the officer is not on duty, non emergency calls are referred to him when he comes on duty. Emergency calls are answered by the officers. He said they contract with the humane services of Bellevue. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January lo, 1983 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Draft agreement that would allow Renton to extend animal control service to Tukwila, contd. RECESS MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, TO RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. 9:00 9:08 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Mayor's recommendation MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION of appt. to Tukwila OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TUKWILA PARK COMMISSION BE ON THE CONSENT Park Commission. AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 17, 1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Prop. res. ordering cancellation of out- standing munic. warrants. Approve variance to TMC 14.04, Water Rates Reg. initiate water main ext. prof. to serve 5906 So. 144. Grant variance to TMC 14.12.030 to Allow Stoneway Conc. to install water closet with new side sewer connection. Prop. Ord. reg. political activity of employees of City. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO DIRECT THE MAYOR TO PURSUE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RENTON AND COME BACK TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING WITH THE CONTRACT DRAWN UP AND THE ESTIMATED FIGURES ON HOW MUCH IT WILL COST THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION DECLARED OUT OF ORDER BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole meeting was called back to order by Council President Bohrer with Council Members present as previously listed. Mayor Van Dusen said the listed outstanding municipal warrants totalling $1,275.90 have not been presented for payment and they are more than one year old. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE HELD OVER FOR TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE PEOPLE CONCERNED HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. MOTION FAILED, WITH HARRIS VOTING YES. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 17, 1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AT 5906 SOUTH 144TH STREET BE DRAFTED WITH AN ATTACHED AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE WAIVER FOR THE SIX INCH LINE WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO CONNECT IT AT A FUTURE DATE WHEN THE PROPERTY IS DEVELOPED AND A LARGER LINE IS REQUIRED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STONEWAY CONCRETE BE DRAFTED AND AN AGREEMENT ATTACHED IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING "T" IN THE RECORD STATIONERY STORE SERVICE LINE, GIVEN THE CURRENT CONDITIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND ITS USE FOR ONE WATER CLOSET. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ITEM (G) OF THE AGENDA BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION. David Ray audience, said this proposed ordinance deprives the employees and limits political activity. Council President Bohrer said the merits of the motion can be debated when it comes out of committee. Cheryl Wheeler, audience, asked if this means her husband could not support her in a campaign because he is a City employee. *MOTION CARRIED. Prop. res. proposing MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ITEM (F) OF THE AGENDA BE review of current form CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. P10TION CARRIED. of govt. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 1a 1983 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. res. proposing Council President Bohrer said there would be public hearing on the review of current form matter of a form of government for the City. of govt. contd. Discussion on use of Rev. Sharing Funds for 1983. ADJOURNMENT 11:01 P.M. Councilman Morgan left the meeting at 10:25 p.m. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT SECTION 2(C) OF THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION THAT THE REFERENCE TO "PROFESSIONAL CITY SUPERVISOR" BE CHANGED TO "PROFESSIONAL CITY ADMINISTRATOR" AND THIS CHANGE BE EFFECTED IN ALL RELATED PLACES. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HARRIS AND BAUCH VOTING NO. Louise Strander, audience, suggested that the list of speakers at the public hearings be publicized. MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. 3 (fa Mayor Van Dusen requested that the new panels for City Hall be deleted. Councilman Phelps stated the Council Speaker System would be considered Chamber Acoustics. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER FUNDING A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA IN THE LOBBY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL AND BAUCH VOTING NO. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, TO REDUCE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAR TO $9,000 AND FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TWO PATROL CARS TO $18,000. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. Council President Bohrer said the word "diesel" should be deleted on the Fire Department car. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE $7,000 REMAIN UNALLOCATED AND ANOTHER LOOK BE TAKEN AT IT IN APRIL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE SUBJECT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 17, 1983 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Diamond Celebration Mayor Van Dusen suggested there be one overall coordinator for the Diamond Celebration, with committees working on various details. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. L. C. Bohrer, Council President .i N� rrs t Z e"--- Yt U Norma Booher, Recording Secretary