HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-24 Committee of the Whole MinutesOctober 24, 1983 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
FLAG SALUTE AND
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
REPORTS
Mayor
City Attorney
Intergovernmental
PRESENTATION
Res. creating
Special Tukwila Task
Force responsible
for formulating
recommendation on
siting of Regional
Transit Center by
Metro.
M I N U T E S
39
City Hall
Council Chambers
Council President Harris led the audience and the City Council in the
Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting
to order.
EDGAR D. BAUCH, L. C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL,
WENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS.
MAXINE ANDERSON (CITY CLERK), BRAD COLLINS (PLANNING DIRECTOR),
ALAN DOERSCHEL (FINANCE DIRECTOR), BYRON SNEVA (PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR), DON WILLIAMS (DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION), DAN
WOO (CITY ATTORNEY).
Mayor Van Dusen reported the preliminary 1984 budget will be
presented to the Council on November 1, 1983.
City Attorney Woo reported the State Superior Court has set the date
of November 7 to hear the Allenbach case.
Councilman Bauch reported a bulldozer is in use on the Allenbach
property, knocking down some trees and soil samples are being
taken.
Councilman Bohrer stated he is concerned about actions such as the
cutting down of trees and grading without authorization or building
permits. They are damaging to the neighborhood. He asked that the
City have an ordinance for consideration on the agenda of the next
Committee of the Whole Meeting which will prohibit such uses without
a valid building permit.
Mayor Van Dusen said the City Attorney will provide a proposed
ordinance.
COUNCILMAN DUFFIE ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 7:15 P.M.
Councilman Duffie presented copies of a letter he received regarding
one of the craft classes offered at the Tukwila Community Center.
Jerry Dow, Manager of Transit Development, reported on the policy
regarding the serving of areas and what is being done to increase
services as more and more people use the public transit system.
Ellen Bevington, Transit Planner, explained the proposed resolution
creating a special Tukwila Task Force responsible for formulating
a recommendation on the siting of a regional transit center by Metro.
She presented the projected schedule. She said the Tukwila site
has been chosen since it is the intersection of I -5 and I -405, and
is a major activity center projected for rapid growth.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING.
Councilman Bohrer said the resolution initiated by Metro implies
it is the City's action. He suggested the following changes:
The title be changed to: "A Resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Washington, Creating a Special Task Force Responsible for Fomulating
a Recommendation on the Siting of a Tukwila Regional Transit
Center by Metro."
A new fourth paragraph to read: "Whereas, the City of Tukwila and
Metro desire to create a special task force to direct the siting
and development of Tukwila Regional Transit Center. To guide this
effort, the Tukwila City Council and Mayor elect to establish a
special nine member Task Force.
Section I read: "A Community Advisory Task Force is hereby
established which will be composed of nine members. The Task Force
will be assisted in its assignment by the Mayor and three Council
members, by staff, and by any technical consultants required to
complete this effort."
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
October 24, 1983
Page 2
PRESENTATION Contd.
Res. creating Section II read: "The composition of this special task force
Spec. Tukw. Task Force will be as follows:
responsible for formu-
lating recommendation "Two residents of Tukwila, one of whom must be a regular bus
on siting of Regional rider to be appointed by the Mayor;
Transit Ctr. by Metro.
contd. "Two representatives of the Tukwila Chamber of Commerce to be
appointed by the Chamber President;
"Four representatives of owners of major properties located in the
commercial core area of the City of Tukwila to be appointed by
the Mayor;
OLD BUSINESS
Comments addl. info
prior to completion
of final draft of
Park Open Space
Plan.
96
"One representative of Metro's Citizen Transit Advisory Committee
to be appointed by the Chair of the C.T.A.C.;
"The Mayor of Tukwila as an ex officio member and chair of the
Task Force;
"Three Tukwila City Council Members as ex officio member of the
Task Force to be appointed by the Council President."
Section III, Item 4 read: "Formulate a recommendation that will
both support and enhance adopted City policies for land use and
transportation and be operationally acceptable to Metro;
"5. Transmit their findings and recommendation to the Mayor and
Tukwila City Council for adoption."
Section IV read: "The Community Advisory Task Force is to be
assisted in these tasks by the Metro Staff through the following
assignments:
Section V. read: "The Community Advisory Task Force is to be
assisted in these tasks by the Tukwila City Staff through the
following assignments:"
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE MOTION BY
INCORPORATING THE ABOVE MENTIONED CHANGES. MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED.
Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced
Ken Caldwell, Consultant. Mr. Caldwell reviewed the proposed
plan for the Parks and Open Space Plan.
Councilman Bauch said the Parks and Open Space Plan is not a
commitment to spend money, it does not commit the City. He
stated on Page, Item (e), there is reference to a City Park on
the Pond land. He asked that the reference be deleted and
Councilman Bohrer concurred with the request.
Councilman Bohrer suggested some of the long range plans be brought
into short range. He noted the draft does not have an inventory
of current City facilities and an assessment of needs so a comparison
can be made. There should be consideration given to supporting
the requirements of the commercial industrial area. That need not
be the entire responsibility of the City. He said he would like to
see a list of what the City has and what the City needs.
Mr. Caldwell said the City does not have a commitment. The Plan
meets the needs of the residents through 1990.
Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, said the long range plan for
Foster Golf Course calls for relocating the metal building from
the park to the golf course.
Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said it has been
recommended to delete Duwamish Park from the list of finished
projects.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
October 24, 1983
Page 3
OLD BUSINESS Contd.
Comments addl. info
prior to completion
of final draft of
Park Open Space
Plan contd.
RECESS
8:55 9:07 P.M.
Approval for Mayor
to execute contract
w /SEA, Inc. for 1984
Residentail Str.
Improvement Proj. in
amt. of $40,000.
Proposal from Puget
Western, Inc. on
acquisition of prop.
for T -Line Bridge
right -of -way.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:17 9:37 P.M.
Approval of Minutes:
Oct. 10, 1983.
NEW BUSINESS
Request approval by
Arts Comm. to
purchase Ferreri Clock
for City Hall.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE DUWAMISH PARK PROJECT
BE DELETED FROM THE PARK PLAN. MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE
VOTING N0.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE FOLLOWING THREE
ELEMENTS BE BROUGHT INTO THE SHORT RANGE ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN:
(1) TRAIL ALONG INTERURBAN; (2) TRAIL ALONG GILLIAM CREEK; (3)
TRAIL ALONG 188TH TO I -5 CONNECTOR. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT CITY COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
THE PLACING OF THE METAL MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE GOLF COURSE. MOTION CARRIED.
The need for parking stalls at Foster Golf Course was discussed.
Councilman Bohrer stated the Metro Park and Ride lot will be
across the street and can be used in off hours. The actual needs
should be considered.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE DRAFT OF THE PARK
AND OPEN SPACE PLAN BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 14, 1983 FOR FURTHER REVIEW. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCILMAN MORGAN LEFT THE MEETING AT 8:55 P.M.
3981
The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by
Council President Harris, with Council Members present as
previously listed.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ADMINISTRATION MAKE A
COUNTER OFFER ON THE PROPERTY.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION TO DETERMINE AMOUNT OF COUNTER OFFER FOR SPECIFIED PIECE
OF PROPERTY. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Recommendation on MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION ON
vacation of So. VACATION OF SOUTH 139TH STREET BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT
139th St. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. PMOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER
10, 1983 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Robert Riggs, Chairman of the Arts Commission, explained the
purchase of the clock for City Hall.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE APPROVAL OF THE
PURCHASE OF THE FERRERI CLOCK FOR CITY HALL BE ON THE AGENDA OF
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
October 24, 1983
Page 4
NEW BUSINESS Contd.
Selection of
consultant for
Interurban Ave. S.
Prop. Ord. increasing
Metro rate, amending
Ord. #934 repealing
Ord. #1278.
Review res. adopted by
Suburban Mayor's Assoc.
comments.
Compensation for new
City Administrator
position.
ADJOURNMENT
11:06 P.M.
Byron Sneva, Director of Public Works, recommended negotiations
with Entranco, second choice would be Gardner Engineers.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE SELECTION OF
THE CONSULTANT FOR INTERURBAN AVENUE SOUTH BE ON THE AGENDA OF
THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION
CARRIED.
The resolution passed October 5, 1983 by Suburban Mayor's
Association and actions which may be voted upon by the Mayor at
the next meeting on November 2, 1983 were discussed. No action
is required at this time.
Councilman Bauch explained the actions that have taken place to
date in determining compensation and job description for City
Administrator position.
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE RESOLUTION THAT WAS
IN THE COUNCIL PACKAGE LAST WEEK BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ESTABLISHED SALARY OF CITY
ADMINISTRATOR AS STEP B.
Councilman Bohrer said the City Council established the qualifi-
cations of the position so the City Council should make up the
job description.
MOVED BY BOHRER, NO SECOND, THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CITY
ADMINISTRATOR BE FORWARDED BACK TO THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE
COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A JOB DESCRIPTION. MOTION FAILED, LACK OF
SECOND TO MOTION.
MOVED BY PHELPS, NO SECOND, TO AMEND ITEM 5 OF THE POSITION
SPECIFICATIONS BY ADDING "TO MEETING ESTABLISHED GOALS" AT THE
END OF THE SENTENCE. f10TION FAILED, LACK OF SECOND TO MOTION.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1295
BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER
CONSIDERATION OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION SPECIFICATIONS.
MOTION CARRIED, WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
Mabel J. Harris, otktcil President
Nor Booher, Recording Secretary