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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-04-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesApril 11, 1983 7:OOP.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE Council Members PROCLAMATIONS Building Safety Week. Garden Month. Speaker, Mr. Bill Turner. WATER MAIN BRIDGE PROJECT. M I N U T E S Council President Harris led the audience and City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE ADMIN- ISTRATION TO HAVE WESTERN WOOD STRUCTURES DESIGN ALTERNATE C,- THE TRUSS WITH THE CURVED DECK BRIDGE. Councilman Hill added that the Arch deck must meet the requirements for use by the handicapped. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers GEORGE D. HILL, LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, Council President, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN. DANIEL D. W00, Deputy City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; DON WILLIAMS, Recreation Director. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY BAUCH, TO ADD DISCUSSION ON THE COUNCIL ANALYST POSITION TO THE AGENDA AS ITEM NO. 8d. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Attorney Woo reported that the NAACP have had an MAI appraisal of REPORT the property that is under dispute on the upper level of Foster Park. The appraisal is based on the current King County Zoning, NAACP S.R. The value range for the property is from $58,000 to $72,000. Lawsuit The School Board now has to decide what it wants to do. Foster Park Mr. Martin, Boundary Review Board, expressed concern, by letter, Annex. on the method used in petitioning for annexation of the Foster Park Area. He also felt the City should take another look at the boundaries because the annexation creates an area of land with only a 20 foot access to King County. The Boundary Review Board has to make a decision by the end of the month. Council asked Attorney Woo to check the state laws, and see if property under ten acres has to go to the Board. Mayor Van Dusen read a proclamation declaring April 18 through the 24th as "Building Safety Week." Mayor Van Dusen read a proclamation designating April as "Garden Month" and thanking the Andover Terrace Garden Club for their efforts in making Tukwila a more beautiful place to live. Mr. Bill Turner was present to discuss the appointment of a representative to fill the vacancy on the Highline Community College Board of Regents. He felt it is important to have someone from the local area apply for this position to give equal representation. Change Agenda MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER ITEM NO. 8c, WATER MAIN BRIDGE PROJECT, AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Byron Sneva explained that the water main replacement project is proposed to be completed by the 4th of July. To keep on this schedule, Council needs to select which alternative to follow. The Staff recommendation is based on cost, C at $167,000 for a Truss Arch Structure or B at $170,000 for a Tied Arch Bridge. He introduced Mr. Chuck Schmokel of Western Wood Structure who put on a slide show on bridges, including the structure recommend- ed for Tukwila. Mr. Sneva recommended that Council authorize Western Wood Structures to do the final design of the bridge and the cost not to exceed $4,000. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 11, 1983 Page 2 RECESS 8:30 P.M. 8:35 P.M. Council President Harris called the Committee of the Whole back to order. Speakers, Mr. Henry Sharp reviewed the 1982 King County Solid Waste Mr. Henry Sharp Management Plan. To comply with the law, this will execute Dr. Gary Zimmerman the City's responsibility to have a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and adoption of the plan will give benefits to the Cities and a voice which they haven't had in the past. OLD BUSINESS Approval of Minutes NEW BUSINESS Park and Open Space Plan MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENDORCING THE KING COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGE- MENT PLAN SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING Water Rate Council President Harris opened the Public Hearing on the Increase proposed water rate increase. Mr. Sneva illustrated three scenarios for possible increases in the water rate structure. Each would provide an increase of $132,000 to the Water Fund. There being no one in the audience to comment on the proposed increase, the Public Hearing was closed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL ADOPT SCENARIO NO. 1 AND DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO DRAW UP AN ORDINANCE TO BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON APRIL 25, 1983. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1983 BE ADOPTED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Recreation Director, asked for comments from Council on what they would like included in the final Park and Open Space Plan. Councilman Bohrer asked to have an interium review on the policies before the final work on the identification of the park projects. The new plan should include all of the park facilities the City has. Mr. Williams said they will be paying particular attention to major travel routes that connect open space and parks.to one another. Councilman Morgan mentioned the duel population living in the City and that the comprehensive Park Plan has to include use by both of these groups. We need a better analysis of who uses these facilities. We need program planning and projection of use of our facilities. Further, we need to included an assessment of all capital equipment and staffing levels. Also, a definition of the linkage to other park systems in our area. Mr. Williams said discussions have been held on the potential development of a new building at the Golf Course to be used as a Pro Shop or Community recreation center and this would be included. The goal is to have the plan adopted in September. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE April 11, 1983 Page 3 Authorization to call for Bids for equipment for the Golf Course Council Analyst position ADJOURNMENT 10:45 P.M. Mr. Sneva explained that there is a $22,250 balance remaining in the Golf Course Irrigation Fund. He asked Council to approve purchase of maintenance equipment in the amount of $22,600. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO CALL FOR BIDS ON THE FOUR ITEMS REQUESTED. (Triplex Greensmower, Aerifier, Top Dresser, Verticut Units) MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Morgan reviewed the process for employment of a Council Analyst. She hoped Council would send it forward for approval at the meeting of the 18th. Councilman Harris read a memo concerning the hiring of an analyst. The Optional Municipal Code makes no provisions for the retention of Council Staff independent of the Mayor's administrative authority. All City employees fall under the ultimate jurisdiction of either the Mayor or the City Manager. Mayor Van Dusen said he would not give up his responsibility or obligation to make sure that the person was doing his job. He suggested that maybe they could come up with a mutual arrangement that would benefit both. Councilman Morgan said there is a danger and problem in co- opting the balance of government in mixing the functions of someone who is suppose to be working for one branch or the other. Attorney Woo said under the statute the Mayor has the ultimate point of authority. If Mayor and Council can reach a compro- mise no one would question it. Council cannot do this inde- pendent of the Mayor's approval. Councilman Bauch said the Council Analyst could be fired by the person who rules. The Analyst could be inhibited from doing his job. Councilman Harris said this would be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL OF THE WHOLE ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mabel J. Har,4s; Council President City Clerk y