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Home My WebLink About1983-08-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesAugust 22, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor PRESENTATION Discussion of King County General Developmental Guide. BID AWARDS Request for Bid Award on: Truck Utility Box Sewer Line TV Inspec. Asphalt Emulsion Sprayer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 25, 1983 August 8, 1983 Discussion on Petition to Close 54th Avenue South. 39Si TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers MINUTES Council President Harris led the audience and City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. L. C. BOHRER, JOE H. DUFFIE, MABEL J. HARRIS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT), WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS. MAXINE ANDERSON (CITY CLERK), BRAD COLLINS (DIRECTOR OF PLANNING), TED FREEMIRE (SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS), PAT LOWERY (POLICE CHIEF), BYRON SNEVA (DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS), MAYOR GARY VAN DUSEN, DON WILLIAMS (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION), DAN W00 (CITY ATTORNEY). Mayor Van Dusen announced that September 18 will be Tukwila Day at Longacres. Brad Collins, Director of Planning, introduced Rita Elway and Roberta Dulosky of the Task Force for the Growth Management for King County. They presented the first steps toward the King County Council revision of the overall comprehensive plan. Other presenta- tions are scheduled. Council Members asked questions regarding the growth management plan and its implementation. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, presented the bids and his recommendations. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT ALTERNATES ONE THROUGH FIVE OF THE HAZELNUT PARK CONSTRUCTION BE FUNDED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A BUDGET TRANSFER FROM FUNDS IN THE FOSTER PARK YOUTH FIELD AND THE CITY RESEARCH AN OPTION OF FUNDING ALTERNATES SIX THROUGH EIGHT WITH FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE BID AWARDS, INCLUDING THE HAZELNUT PARK, BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGS HELD JULY 25 AND AUGUST 8, 1983 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ITEM 9(A) OF THE AGENDA BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Dewayne Hayes, 16634 53rd Avenue South, stated that 80% or more of the citizens in the neighborhood have petitioned the City to close 54th Avenue South and create a cul -de -sac. City Attorney Woo said there are four questions that should be answered in the affirmative, which he outlined in his letter dated August 17, 1983. He said he had reviewed Police Chief Lowery's and Fire Chief Crawley's memorandum and both have reported that there could be adverse effects upon fire and police protection if there is a closure which would inhibit emergency vehicles from responding more quickly to some areas. MOVED BY DUFFIE, NO SECOND, THAT THE CITY CONTINUE ON WITH THE DESIGN OF THE STREET AND CONSIDERATION OF CLOSURE OF THE STREET BE GIVEN AT A LATER DATE. MOTION FAILED, LACK OF SECOND. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MATTER OF THE CLOSURE OF 54TH AVENUE SOUTH BE PLACED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE FOR ONGOING EVALUATION AFTER THE STREET HAS BEEN FINISHED. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING August 22, 1983 Page 2 RECESS MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE 9:20 9:34 p.m. WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. OLD BUSINESS Review of Park Open Space Plan Approval for Adm. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ADMINISTRATION'S REQUEST to discuss annexation TO TALK WITH THE FIVE PROPERTY OWNERS ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF w /property owners adja- ANNEXING TO THE CITY BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. cent to prop. Foster Park Annex. Approval to fund T -Line Bridge const. for local share not to exceed $40,000. Presentation by Public Works on 52nd Ave. S. right -of -way acquisition. Prop. Ord. regulating political activities of employees. NEW BUSINESS The meeting was called back to order by Council President Harris, with Council Members present as previously listed. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said the consultants had been invited to the meeting to present a progress report on the park and open space plans. He said it was proposed that the City present a rough draft of the parks and open space plan by September 9. Councilman Morgan suggested that the submittal of date information be obtained in writing and a request be made that the deadline be waived. Ken Caldwell, consultant, explained the proposed park and open space plan and said a report will go to I.A.C. Bill Teufel, consultant, presented progress report on the golf course. He stated the parking area will be paved. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE APPROVAL TO FUND THE T -LINE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOR LOCAL SHARE IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, reported on the proposed realignment of the street. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH PHELPS VOTING NO. Prol. Ord. repealing Ord. #849 relating MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ITEMS 9(B) AND 9(C) BE to dangerous bldg. PUT IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. code replacing the text, and Prop. Ord. relating to concealed pistol permits forfeiture of firearms. ADJOURNMENT 11:05 P.M. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 7LL Mabel J. Harri Council President Norr`na Booher, Recording Secretary 39Sd