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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-08 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust 8, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Employment for Youth Council Members Staff PRESENTATION Preliminary Design of Foster Point Bridge RECESS 8:25 8:36 P.M. OLD BUSINESS Tukwila Pond Site Accept So. 180th Andover Park E. Signalization Proj. NEW BUSINESS Discussion on 52nd Ave. S. right -of -way acquisition. M I N U T E S Mary Ellen Whitehead, audience, asked if there will be a road into the house on the east side of the bridge if the one plan is pursued. Mr. Northey said there would be a road. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen stated the Park Commission has discussed the plan proposed by Spring Ridge Investments, Ltd. The Park Commission determined they would like a park at the site if it were donated, but not to buy at the price being asked by the developer. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE ACCEPTANCE OF SOUTH 180TH AND ANDOVER PARK EAST SIGNALIZATION PROJECT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE 52ND AVENUE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUISITION BE REFERRED BACK TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. 39yt TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers Council President Harris led the audience and City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. EDGAR D. BAUCH, L. C. BOHRER, JOE H. DUFFIE, MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), GEORGE D. HILL, WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS. OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE Maxine Anderson (City Clerk), Alan Doerschel (Finance Director), Pat Lowery (Police Chief), Byron Sneva (Public Works Director), Mayor Gary L. Van Dusen, Dan Woo (City Attorney). Mayor Van Dusen reported he was meeting with the Employment Security Department regarding location of an office in the area for the employment of youth. Valley General Hospital has extended an invitation to City Council Members and the Mayor to attend a ground breaking ceremony of the radiation center on Tuesday, 10 a.m. Mayor Van Dusen presented letters of appreciation to Charlie Simpson and Ian Scott. The two youths reported what appeared to be a burglary. They were commended for their alertness and knowing what to do in an emergency. Councilman Phelps reported the traffic lights are being repaired so they will be traffic activated. Sergeant Robinson showed two marijuana plants that were found growing in a citizen's yard. Eight -eight of the plants were seized and three arrests were made. Don Northey, Tams Engineering, showed preliminary design of the Foster Point Bridge. He presented problems that have been encountered and alternatives that can be used in solving them. Further information will be supplied to the Counciland the public as it is available. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Harris, with Council Members present as previously listed. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MATTER OF THE TUKWILA POND SITE PARK PROPOSAL BE TABLED INDEFINITELY. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING August 8, 1983 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Set date for Fall Clean -up. Prop. Ord. concerning water rates for extra- ordinary services. Discussion of Six Month Report. Prop. Res. enacting a Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Prop. Res. accepting donations. MISCELLANEOUS Prop. Ord. regarding political activity by employees. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:17 9:34 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 9:35 P.M. Councilman Bauch said he would like to see the use of coupons during the fall clean -up. It was effective during the spring clean -up. Mayor Van Dusen suggested the dates of October 29 through November 6, 1983 as dates for the fall clean -up. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE CONCERNING WATER RATES FOR EXTRA ORDINARY SERVICES BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND DELETE THE WORDS "SEVENTEEN PERCENT FOR" IN PART IV, SECTION 11. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. 39 v7 MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ADMINISTRATION BE DIRECTED TO REVIEW ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD CHARGES FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND UPDATE THEM REGULARLY. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ITEM E OF THE AGENDA BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Morgan said the graphs in the report were good and suggested they be used as a model of accountability for all departments. Councilman Bohrer asked about the urban form study and what consideration is being given to it this year. Mayor Van Dusen said it is in the Community Affairs Committee. Councilman Phelps said the Puget Sound Council of Governments has said they will do the study as a model at little cost. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch said in January the City Attorney drew up an ordinancecnce.rni;ng political activity on the part of City employees. It was tabled awaiting State legislation pending on the matter. The legislation was veteod by the governor. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING POLITICAL ACTIVITY OF CITY EMPLOYEES BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING FOR DISCUSSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THE HIGHLINE LAWSUIT. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. i Mab'e1" J. Harris, uncil President Norrrta Booher, Recording Secretary