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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-09 Committee of the Whole MinutesJanuary 9, 1984 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mayor Civil Defense Assignment Interviews for position of City Administrator City Council Ord. No. 1061 Smoke Detectors Job Description Council Analyst Staff Open House at Community Center OLD BUSINESS Claims Fund Voucher removed from approv. at mtg. 1 -3 -84. Review of Park and Open Space Plan review Ord. for adoption. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall 11 I N U T E S Council President Harris led the audience and Council Members in the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. EDGAR D. BAUCH, L. C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS (Council President), V JENDY MORGAN, DORIS PHELPS, CHARLES SIMPSON. Mayor Van Dusen reported that Council President Harris and Councilmen Bohrer and Bauch attended a Metro Transit Committee Meeting. Mayor Van Dusen reported the assignment of Director of Civil Defense to Fire Chief Hubert Crawley. Mayor Van Dusen stated five candidates for the position of City Administrator have been selected and scheduled during the next two weeks. Each candidate will spend a day in the City Hall meeting with Department Heads, will meet the Council Members about 4:30 and then be interviewed by the selection committee. Councilman Morgan requested that Ordinance No. 1061 requiring the installation of smoke detectors in new and existing buildings be put in the Safety Committee for consideration. Councilman Morgan requested that the job description of the Council Analyst be placed in the Personnel and Finance Committee. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, invited the public to the Community Center to observe the Open House 5th Anniversary. It will be Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT A POLICY FOR SMALL CAPITAL ITEMS BE DEVELOPED FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AND IT BE REFERRED TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the Park and Open Space Plan and the proposed ordinance. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE NAME "SEGALE CREEK" BE REMOVED FROM THE LISTING OF CREEKS AND WATER COURSES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT ALL REFERENCE TO THE "TUKWILA POND" IN THE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN BE DELETED. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer said the policy issues in the statement of needs seems to be grossly exaggerated. It appears the Plan is trying to serve the commercial residents in the residential area for active sport purposes. The City needs to serve them but we should look outside the City to do so. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE WORDING OF "RAILROAD AND THE KING COUNTY AIRPORT" BE ADDED TO PARAGRAPH 1, PAGE X, AND WHEN DESIGNATED BE MADE TO THE NEXT TO LAST PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 1 -3. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS BE SUPPLIED WITH A WRITTEN REASON WHY THE DESIGNATION ON PAGE 1 -1 FOR RESIDENTIAL LAND IS 6% WHEREAS IT WAS SHOWN AS 17.3% ON A PREVIOUS DOCUMENT. MOTION CARRIED, TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 9, 1984 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Contd. Review of Park Open Space Plan review Ord. for adoption contd. RECESS 9:05 9:20 P.M. Park Plan contd. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT PAGE 2 -2, PARAGRAPH E, THE WORD "WILL" BE CHANGED TO "MAY." MOTION FAILED, WITH PHELPS AND SIMPSON VOTING YES. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT PAGE 2 -2, PARAGRAPH 2 -E BE DELETED AND ON PAGE 2 -3 UNDER SECTION 3, PARAGRAPH D BE ADDED WHICH STATES: "PRESERVATION OF WETLANDS IS ENCOURAGED." MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE TABLES IN SECTION 3 -8, ITEM T -3, "BASKETBALL COURT" BE ADDED TO THE COLUMN UNDER EXISTING FACILITIES AND ITEM T -8 HAVE "PLAYFIELD" ADDED UNDER COLUMN DESIGNATING EXISTING FACILITIES. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer stated he had several minor changes that should be made. Council President Harris asked him to make a list and submit them to Mr. Williams for explanation. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE LAST COLUMN ENTITLED "NET 1990 NEED" BE DELETED ON PAGE 4 -4. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE REFERENCE TO IMPLEMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL SOFTBALL FIELDS ON THIS SITE BE DELETED FROM THE DOCUMENT. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND ITEM 8, SECTION 5, SECOND SENTENCE BE CHANGED T0: "PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS WILL PRODUCE TWO USABLE SOFTBALL FIELDS TO LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM STANDARDS" AND ITEM 13 REQUIRES REFERENCE TO UPPER FOSTER WHEN AVAILABLE. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. COUNCILMAN DUFFIE ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION "A" ON PAGE 31 DRAFT BE DELETED. MOTION CARRIED. 410 MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES AND THEN CONSIDER ITEMS 6(A) AND (C) OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Harris, with Council Members present as previously listed. Councilman Morgan referred to Page 2 -1, Item 1(B) regarding the concept of passive sports. She said she would like to see the plan make a statement that the City supports freedom of people to go and do the things that are not structured. Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that provision would be added. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT PAGE X, ITEM 3, FIRST LINE, THE WORD "WILL" BE REPLACED WITH THE WORD "COULD." MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT PAGE 1 -2, SECOND PARAGRAPH, SECOND LINE, THE WORD "WILL" BE REPLACED BY WORD "COULD." MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THERE BE A STATEMENT STATING THE PLANNING AREA IS NOT THE SERVICE AREA. MOTION CARRIED, WITH PHELPS AND SIMPSON VOTING NO. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT DUWAMISH PARK, PAGE 3 -5, (T -11) BE DELETED. MOTION CARRIED, WITH PHELPS VOTING NO. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION, BE FORWARDED TO THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 9, 1984 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Request for septic tank /drain field sanitary sys. for residents at 14851 57th Ave. S. Foster Golf Links Concession Contract Review Adopt Res. Accepting construction installation of facilities at 13975 13925 Interurban Ave. So. Tukwila Block Grant Population Funds Adjustment Prop. Ord. setting Council Meeting Procedures Repealing Ord. 1207 1259. Councilman Phelps stated the Public Works Committee has recommended the septic tank request be denied. Charles W. Shults, 26030 135th SE, Kent,spoke as a representative of his mother, owner of the property at 149th and 57th Avenue South. He stated it is necessary to obtain the variance to install septic tanks on her three lots of approximately 20,000 square feet each in order to sell them. The property percs and his mother cannot afford to stay on the property. Councilman Phelps said there is a concern for the general public health conditions. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND REQUEST THE CITY CLERK PREPARE A FORMAL MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION. MOTION CARRIED. Byron Senva, Director of Public Works Department, showed the site of the lots with the slide projector. Mr. Sneva said the sewer service to these lots was considered when LID 5 was built but they asked to be excluded. William H. Gossett, representing the concerned realtor, said the people who want to buy the property will go into the sewer if it is provided within 250 feet. He said it is not economically feasible to pay for the sewer as it is now. The people around are not willing to share the cost of the sewer. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE SEPTTC TANK SANITARY SYSTEM FOR RESIDENTS AT 14851 57th AVENUE SOUTH BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING WITH THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. ROLL CALL VOTE: PHELPS, HARRIS, DUFFIE, BAUCH, SIMPSON VOTING YES; BOHRER, MORGAN VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED, FIVE TO TWO. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE FOSTER GOLF LINKS CONCESSION CONTRACT BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE AND THE CONTRACT BE AVAILABLE SO CHANGES CAN BE RECOMMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED TO THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, AS AMENDED. Councilman Bauch said at the Council retreat the matter of revamping the ordinance and restructuring the Council Committees was discussed. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE TUKWILA BLOCK GRANT POPULATION FUNDS ADJUSTMENT BE REFERRED TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor Van Dusen said he would like an interpretation of whether or not the Mayor could bring items forward for the agenda. Council President Harris said she could not see that it would present a problem and the Council Members agreed. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT SECTION 5 (COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES) INDICATE THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT BE DESIGNATED AS A RESOURCE TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE; THE CITY CLERK AS RESOURCE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE; THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; AND THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE TO THE COM1M•IUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING January 9, 1984 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Contd. Prop. Ord. setting Councilman Phelps noted that cancellation of Committee Meetings Council Mtg. Procedures was not brought forward to Section 5. Councilman Phelps Repealinn Ord. #1207 suggested in Section 12 where reference is made to Robert's and 1259 contd. Rules of Order, Newly Revised (copyright 1970) have the year 1970 removed and refer to the latest edition. Prop. Res. amending Attach. A &B of Res. #890, Position Classi- fications Salary Grade Schedule and Prop. Litter Control Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT 11:10 P.M. MISCELLANEOUS Council Practice in electing Council President MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING ATTACHMENT A B OF RESOLUTION NO. 890 POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS SALARY GRADE SCHEDULE AND THE PROPOSED LITTER CONTROL ORDINANCE BE FORWARDED TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PIORGAN, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. t ee .4L J„ Presi d flabel Harris No Booher, Recording Secretary Councilman Bauch asked if the Council was going to follow the policy of not electing one of their eligible members as Council President if it was an election year. The Council was polled and the consensus was that no one could see any difficulties that would be encountered if one was elected Council President in their election year.