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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-27 Committee of the Whole MinutesJune 27, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL EDGAR D. BAUCH, LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS (Council President), MEMBERS GEORGE D. HILL, WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS. OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor City Council City Attorney TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Caroline Berry (Assistant Planner), Ted Freemire (Public Works Superintendent), Larry Hard (City Attorney), Byron Sneva (Director of Public Works). Mayor Van Dusen reported that Jim Strunk can come to the Council meeting on July 5 to discuss Puget Sound Cities Insurance Authority. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE DISCUSSION OF THE PUGET SOUND CITIES INSURANCE AUTHORITY BE ON A FUTURE AGENDA OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen reported that Phil Parsons is the new director for Valley Communications Center. Kent will furnish all of the legals. Mayor Van Dusen announced the resignation of Mark Caughey, Associate Planner, on July 1, 1983. On July 1 the final papers will be signed on the purchase of the Independent Water Company. Improvements to Tukwila School will be discussed at the Thursday meeting of the School Board. Mayor Van Dusen said he intended to be present at the meeting. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, is directing the moving of the building from the park to the golf course. Councilman Bohrer reported that the Public Safety and Health Committee recommends that improved signing (local access only, arterial turns), shipping and other measures be taken at the intersections of 170th /51st and 53rd /Slade Way to discourage through traffic from entering this area, and these improvements be installed prior to completion of 53rd Street improvement. There should be a report from the City Attorney concerning any report of potential liabilities that arise from reduced service levels, degraded access, increased police and fire response time, and other potential problems. He requested that the Public Works Committee and Public Works Department address the requirement for turn around (cul -de -sac) provisions on each side of the proposed barrier, and the availability of right -of -way or other property to fill any requirements. Council President Harris said she attended a meeting of the Task Force on the King County Health Services. None of the members of the Task Force is willing to agree to the money the County wants to access. The matter is going to be taken to the Suburban Mayors Meeting. Wednesday there will be a conference regarding the two Allenbach lawsuits. It will be at 10:30 a.m. and the Mayor and Council can attend. SPEAKER Mr. Hanford Choate of Kevin Clark, Metro, discussed tentative findings and recommendations Metro re rate equity on structure of Metro charges for sewage transport, treatment and issue. disposal. He referred to the findings and recommendations of the rate structure advisory committee on Page 8. The recommendations were that the costs and benefits of the system should be considered as 39ao TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 27, 1983 Page 2 SPEAKER Contd. Mr. Hanford Choate of distributed uniformly across all parts of the system. He referred Metro re rate equity to recommendations on Page 11 which explained the findings issue contd. relating to connection charge /combined sewer overflow mitigation. New customers will buy into the system. The future actions and estimated time schedule is shown on Page 7. OLD BUSINESS Cris Crumbaugh, audience, asked at what point public input will be considered. Mr. Clark said they will be at city councils throughout the area and there will be two public hearings. Mr. Crumbaugh asked if they will be contacting any State agencies about the growth and development in the State. Mr. Clark said they wanted people reaction. Mr. Clark said there will be a charge levied for new customers at the time a building permit is issued. In the long run there will be substantially lower rates. 31a1 There will be a meeting on Thursday to combine input and recommendations received. This fall there will be a meeting regarding water quality. Councilman Phelps said if a person is on a septic tank and remains there will be no charge issued. If a sewer line is put in there would be a connection charge. COUNCILMAN DUFFIE ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 8:00 P.M. RECESS MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 8:00 8:10 P.M. 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. Approval of Minutes: MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE June 13, 1983. OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD JUNE 13, 1983 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY BOHRER, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND HAVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 1983 REFLECT A VERBATIM TRANSCRIPT OF THE DISCUSSION REQUESTING A RESUME AND JOB DESCRIPTION ON THE TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. Comprehensive Water Councilman Bohrer said he had requested a report be prepared by the Plan. Planning Department regarding overall goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Water Plan. Caroline Berry, Assistant Planner, presented the Comprehesnive Water Plan goals and objectives. She stated the goals are to provide an updated comprehensive water plan that reflects present land use, future growth and redevelopment; to provide a safe and efficient water system within the City; provide a Comprehensive Water Plan which is realistic and reflects community values, funding limitations, political and environmental constraints and geographic scale in its priorities. The objectives are: (1) Review City's and franchized area's historic water system development and forecase logical areas of expansion. (2) Document present land use and project future growth and redevelopment. (3) Determine existing water system deficiencies and problems. (4) Consider topography, drainage, land use, transportation corridors, population, environmental factors, Comprehesnive Land Use Policy Plan and Zoning Ordinance in recommended water system proposals. (5) Address State and local regulatory agencie requirements. (6) Review Developer Extension policies. (7) Review alternative policies and plans affecting surrounding municipalities and water districts. (8) Provide Capital Improvement Plan and method of financing. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 27, 1983 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Councilman Phelps said the Comprehensive Plan is a broad plan to allow for changes as needed. It is plan for a start. 39�). Comprehensive Water General goals on utilities: (1) Assure public service level Plan contd. consistent with needs and desires of community. (2) Provide for extension of water and sewer utilities consistent with local growth policies. Objectives for water system: (1) Provide an efficient and adequate water supply to residents and businesses of City. Policy 1. Encourage broader representation in the management and control of main water distribution system. Objective (2) Provide water utility systems which promote planned land use development patterns. Efficiency Policy (1) Extension of municipal water service to unincorporated areas should be at a premium rate. (2) Provide reservoir capacity within City water system. (3) City should decide whether to take over the administration of a water district on a case -by -case basis. Design: Policy (4) Gauge the size of new water utility systems to the expected requirements of the area's planned land use. (5) Design new water systems to allow for their extension into potential future service areas. (6) Discourage dead -end water systems when constructing new systems. Councilman Bohrer said Objective 2, Policy 2, refers to reservoir capacity within City water system. He said he would like a policy to say we will investigate potential of having water supply through wells. He said in some cases priorities are not exactly right. He would like to see water storage on the Tukwila hill first rather than on McMicken Heights. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT STAFF BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THE DRAFT GOALS AND POLICIES PRESENTED WITH THE ACCOMPANYING SUITABLE TEXT IN THE STYLE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE POLICY PLAN INCORPORATING A STATEMENT STATING THE CITY WILL PURSUE SUPPLY SOURCES AS A GOAL OF IMPORTANCE AND TO RETURN IT TO THE COUNCIL AT A FUTURE DATE FOR ADOPTION BY THE COUNCIL AND INCORPORATION INTO THE PLAN. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND PROPOSE WORDING FOR POLICY 4 UNDER EFFICIENCY WHICH WOULD STATE: PROVIDE WATER SUPPLY FROM WITHIN THE CITY AS ONE OF THE POLICIES, AND UNDER DESIGN ADD A FOURTH POLICY WHICH WOULD STATE: DESIGN NEW WATER SYSTEMS TO ASSIGN A HIGHER PRIORITY TO THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN LIFE. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. Discussion continued regarding wells within the City and storage and how the population would be better protected in case of emergency. The need for priorities was discussed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED, WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. MOVED BY BOHRER, NO SECOND, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN (1983) AS AMENDED AS A WATER STUDY AND NOT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. MOTION FAILED, NO SECOND. Proposed Allentown MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, TO CONSIDER ITEM 7(D) DISCUSSION Annexation, amended ON THE PROPOSED ALLENTOWN ANNEXATION AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. agenda. Councilman Morgan stated she attended an informational meeting on June 23 at the Fire Station in Duwamish. Citizen concerns were heard. They would like to have the annexation on the September ballot so residents of area would have the ability to write -in candidates for Mayor or Council if they desire. City Attorney Hard said it is his understanding that it is the obligation of the King County Review Board to take the matter to the King County Council to request it be put on the ballot. He said the secretary of the King County Review Board said it is her opinion that the City should prepare another resolution TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING June 27, 1983 Page 4 Proposed Allentown Annexation, amended agenda contd. Discussion on Administrative Asst. Name for park on Old City Hall site. NEW BUSINESS Collection agency for utility bills. Interurban right -of- way land survey. explaining the time elapse. He said he had not had a decision on this procedure from the King County Review Board attorney. He said he believes the next step is to have the King County Review Board certify to the King County Council. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE REQUESTED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD AS TO WHY NO ACTION BY THE CITY IS REQUIRED OR IF ACTION IS REQUIRED THAT IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Phelps said the alternatives discussed were to maintain part -time mayor with administrative assistant, consider the City administered by a city manager with part -time mayor, or have a full -time mayor. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE BE PLACED IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. Councilman Hill said there is an election coming up and a decision has to be made before July 25 so filing for positions can be made. Councilman Bohrer said the committee should have their recommendations presented at the next meeting. If there are no changes, we will assume it will be as it is now. Councilman Phelps said the salary should be set because of the filing fee. MOTION CARRIED, WITH HILL VOTING NO. The position of temporary administrative assistant through December 1983 was discussed. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION BE ON THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL. ROLL CALL VOTE: HILL, BOHRER, DUFFIE, BAUCH VOTING YES. HARRIS, PHELPS, MORGAN VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED, FOUR TO THREE. Council Members asked Charles Dibble, suggested temporary administrative assistant, questions regarding past references and educational institutes he has attended, and a brief experience summary of his municipal experience as part -time mayor, councilman, and city manager. Mr. Dibble answered the questions of the Council. Discussion took place regarding interpretation of the Council Procedures ordinance with respect to privilege of Mayor to put items on the agenda. Councilman Bohrer said the Mayor can submit reports and memorandums in general but the Council President has the right to say whether or not a certain item should be put on the agenda. City Attorney Hard said the Mayor can make recommendations in any form he chooses and he has acted in accordance which what he thought the motion was. Councilman Bohrer said the Council has the ordinance so the Council President can control the agenda. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE SUGGESTED NAMES FOR PARK ON OLD CITY HALL SITE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT DISCUSSION ON COLLECTION AGENCY FOR UTILITY BILLS BE DEFERRED TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. 39 a3 MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HORTON DENNIS ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM THE WORK BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Phelps said the Public Works Committee would like to have authority to approve these kinds of awards when they are already budgeted so secondary approval need not come back to the Council unless there is a substantial change. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING t June 27, 1983 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Funding to complete MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT THE ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING Park Open Space FUNDING TO COMPLETE PARKS OPEN SPACE PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE Plan, including NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. golf course CIP Plan. Councilman Bauch said he would like an explanation of why there is such a difference in budgeted amount of $2,000 and the cost of $11,000. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 10:30 P.M. MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Maisel J. Harr4/, Council President No'rma Booher, Recording Secretary