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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-14 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 14, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor Staff City Attorney CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Water Pressure SPEAKERS Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS) TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall 3°5 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Harris led the audience and City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, JOE H. DUFFIE, MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), GEORGE D. HILL, WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS. Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, City Attorney Dan Woo, Director of Planning Brad Collins, Director of Public Works Byron Sneva. Mayor Van Dusen stated he had received a letter setting the date of April 23, 1983 as County Clean -up Day. Community and youth groups are encouraged to participate. Councilman Morgan said the Tukwila Jubilee Committee will set a month as spring clean -up month. Mayor Van Dusen stated the house at the Golf Course is vacant. A policy should be established as to the use that should be made of it. It is a suggested it be used by a nonprofit group. The matter will be put in the Community Affairs Committee for recommendation. Mayor Van Dusen suggested that considered be given to using one of the two surplussed police vehicles as a K -9 car. Mayor Van Dusen reported that Mr. Tabahasi, owner of 43 restaurants in Japan, has opened a restaurant in Bellevue and one in Australia. They would like to open one in Tukwila. The suggested location is between I -405 and Mrs. Nelson's home. Brad Collins, Planning Director, reported on annexations. He stated the Southgate- Foster annexation should be complete by the end of February. With respect to the request by Mrs. Porier on the Southgate- Foster annexation, there are some details still needed. The Masonic Temple annexation is still in the hands of the officers as to how they want to proceed. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, said the bids on the golf course irrigation system were opened and the low bid was $33,869. The engineer's estimate was $66,000. The low bid contractor has been investigated and he suggested a contract be entered into effective February 21. The schedule of events state construction should be started on February 21, 1983. Dan Woo, City Attorney, stated the City's action in the Allenbach case has been upheld by the courts. Another suit has been filed and it will be discussed in Executive Session. A suit has been filed by Mr. Peden with regard to disability payments. This matter will be discussed during Executive Session. Bobby Zepp, 5637 South 149th, said she was speaking in behalf of herself and neighbors. There have been numerous complaints about water pressure on the hill. The water pressure is low and it could be dangerous in case of fire. Jeanelle Baldwin, RAYS, spoke about the services offered by RAYS. She said she understood RAYS had been deleted from the 1983 budget due to a lack of report of the services that have been expended directly benefiting Tukwila youth. June Leonard, RAYS, spoke of the services extended to youth in the South Central School District. The amount allocated by the City ($3,000) averaged $250 per month. They provided job hunting skills, drug and alcohol counseling, they go to the schools, and individuals and families come to the office in Renton. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1983 Page 2 SPEAKERS Contd. Highline Area Youth Services OLD BUSINESS Prop. Ord. allowing PRD in R -1 Single Family Dists. amending Ord. 1247. RECESS NEW BUSINESS Peter Berliner, Highline Area Youth Services, outlined the services offered by his office. They get referrals from students who have been in Foster and Showalter Schools. If they enter into an agreement with the City they will separate and itemize the services that are given. Brad Collins, Director of Planning, showed area undeveloped at present that could be PRD if the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1247 is passed. The area would have to be one acre at least and it would likely be 10 acres to make it productive. Connie Meyers, 5505 South 144th, asked the procedure an individual would have to go through to develop these properties. Mr. Collins gave her a copy of the requirements. Dave Larsen, 14244 55th Avenue South, asked if the lots are proposed PRD would the owner apply for a rezone? Mr. Collins said they could, it would be two processes. Mr. Westland, Issaquah, asked if the areas shown as possible PRD are all single- family at present. Mr. Collins said they were, the density is the same for R -1 and PRD. Council President Harris said the subject will be on the agenda of the Committee of the Whole meeting to be held in two weeks. 315` Councilman Phelps suggested a brief synopsis package be assembled for the audience so when the matter is discussed everyone will have the information. Mr. Collins said the synopsis would be provided. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE 8:20 8:35 P.M. WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Harris, with Council Members present as previously listed. Prop. Ord. regulating Councilman Phelps referred to Section 2(A) and (B) and asked if political activities the City is the only agency that can bring violation forward? of employees of City. Dan Woo, City Attorney, said a citizen can make a citizen's complaint. Section B would restrict it to the City, although the court could bring in a third party. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT SECTION 1(B) BE DELETED FROM THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. Joanne Davis, Tukwila, said in the last election there were about five people registered as residents of Tukwila who did not actually live there. Some people had moved and they continued to vote in Tukwila. There were citizens who were frightened by police officers coming to the door and telling them their lives were in danger. Councilman Phelps said when the City of Bellevue adopted a similar ordinance they were having a problem in the City. She asked if there is an existing problem in the City that makes it necessary to address this ordinance. Councilman Bohrer said the list is quite long. While he has been a resident he has heard of people being frightened by employees in uniform coming to their door. There is a history that there have been abuses. *MOTION FAILED, WITH HILL AND DUFFIE VOTING YES. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1983 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Prop. Ord. regulating MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE political activities BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF of employees of City. THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: HILL, PHELPS, DUFFIE VOTING NO; BOHRER, HARRIS, MORGAN VOTING YES. MOTION FAILED, THREE TO THREE. Authorization for Mayor to sign revisions to Joint Agreement on Grady Way Bridge. Authorization for Mayor to sign Wash. State Dept. of Transp. Aid Agree- ment for Right -of- Way Acquisition Services for the T -Line Bridge Re- location. Prop. Res. relating to water sewer mains in SC Pkway., approving acceptance authorizing Mayor to accept Bill of Sale. Authorization for Mayor to advertise for consultant enter agreement for services to prepare plans for const. for 188th St. Connector Project. Authorization for Mayor to advertise for consultant enter agreement for services to prepare plans for SC Blvd. Construction. Authorization for Mayor to approve consultant selection sign agreement for services for prep. of plans for 53rd Ave. Str. Improvement. Pass Motion asking Block Grant Office assign $1,280 in sur- plus proj. funds to upper Foster Pk. Youth Athletic Field. (3f 1 7 MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL AND DUFFIE VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED AND PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT, TO BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, explained the need for the agreement. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT A RESOLUTION BE DRAFTED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR THE RIGHTS -OF -WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE T -LINE BRIDGE RELOCATION AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. Can Woo, City Attorney, suggested there be desirable changes in language from a legal standpoint. MOTION WITHDRAWN, WITH APPROVAL OF SECOND. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION BE PLACED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE PLACED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION BE ON THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION BE ON THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THIS AGENDA ITEM AND BUDGET TRANSFER BE ON THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 14, 1983 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Representatives to Councilman Phelps said she and Councilmen Bohrer, Bauch, and Harris see items to be were going to Olympia on February 17, 1983. She said they should discussed when Council make appointments with electred officials so issues could be goes to Olympia on discussed. There will be an AWC briefing on February 17 in the February 17, 1983. morning. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 10:00 10:45 P.M. GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT 10:46 P.M. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COUNCIL GO OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. it /4_ r Mabe J'.'Harris, ouncil 'President No Booher, Recording Secretary